Chapter 951: 951

The Princess Consort scolded, “You’re at such an advanced age, yet still making such remarks, have you no shame?”

“What this Prince is saying is the truth though.” The Prince of Wutong was full of enthusiasm, “Back in the day, you were dressed in all red, riding a small black horse, that fiery personality, I was smitten at first sight!”

“Who’s your old man?”

“Hehe, right then and there, I sent someone to find out your whereabouts, and whether or not you were promised to someone else.”

“What if I had already been promised to someone?” The Princess Consort glanced at him sideways, with a trace of laughter in her eyes, “What would you have done then?”

“Then I would simply have to give up, as the dignified Prince, I can’t just rob a civilian girl of her marriage. If word got out, how could I discipline my soldiers?” The Prince of Wutong was proud of himself, “Even though this Prince may be a bit rough around the edges, I’m still an upright and honorable man.”

“Pah.”

The Princess Consort spat.

The atmosphere became warm and cheerful.

The Prince of Wutong took the opportunity to cajole, “About the matter of the Crown Prince’s Consort, this Prince will need the Princess Consort’s help.”

“As long as the Crown Prince’s Consort can sort out Ling’an’s marriage, not to mention helping her take revenge on her two elder sisters, even if it means tearing down the Count’s mansion, I’m up for it.”

Even though the Princess Consort was no longer a young girl, her feisty spirit from her youth had never faded.

The Prince of Wutong was truly smitten by her fiery spirit as he leaned in and planted a kiss on her face, “Princess Consort, could this Prince visit your room tonight? It has been several days since we’ve spent time together.”

“Go away, our daughter is all grown up, and you’re still being improper.”

“In the eyes of this Prince, the Princess Consort will always look like the seventeen-year-old girl I married.” The Prince of Wutong chuckled mischievously, “The more fiery your temper, the more this Prince likes it.”

The Princess Consort jabbed him on the forehead, “You’re so cheap, no wonder you’re happy being bullied by the Crown Prince’s Consort.”

“That’s different, our relationship with the Crown Prince’s Consort is one of mutual benefit, but this Prince’s feelings for the Princess Consort are genuine,” the Prince of Wutong nuzzled her.

“Get off, stop messing about.”

The Princess Consort firmly pushed him away, “I have to prepare for our visits to Prince of Zhao’s manor and the Count’s mansion.”

“This Prince will be counting on you for everything!”

“By the way,” the Princess Consort stopped him, “Will the Crown Prince’s Consort manage to oust the Empress this time?”

“It’s hard to say. But it seems like the Crown Prince’s Consort and the Empress are in an all-out war, everything’s out in the open now.”

The Princess Consort nodded, “Since everyone thinks we’re on the Crown Prince’s side, I’m actually hoping the Crown Prince’s Consort wins.”

…

Jiang Ning sneaked into the East Palace and bumped into Li Hongyuan as soon as she entered the entrance.

His hands were folded behind his back and his face was expressionless, “You’ve been having a grand time lately. It’s become quite difficult for this Crown Prince to even see his own consort.”

“I basically return to the palace every day.”

“Is that so?” Li Hongyuan’s eyes slightly drooped as he looked at her.

“Have Xiaoqian and the other children not returned yet?” Jiang Ning purposely changed the subject, “I’m hungry, have you eaten yet?”

As she spoke, she headed towards the kitchen.

Li Hongyuan extended an arm to block her path, “Aren’t you going to explain to me what’s going on with Master Jieming?”

“You are playing dumb now, isn’t this a result of our earnest cooperation?”

If he hadn’t provided the information, how could she have nailed it so accurately?

Jiang Ning asked, “How is it? Is His Majesty very pleased?”

“Pleased with what?”

“Evidence proves that Jieming is just a lustful charter. Hence, everything he said was nonsense!” Jiang Ning spoke with conviction, “That is to say, the Empress isn’t some phoenix-destined woman related to the fate of the country, and the Emperor doesn’t need to worry about anything anymore.”