Chapter 288

Feng You Tan's voice rang out, and Xu Shi was so frightened she dared not speak another word; even though she felt wronged and tears welled in her eyes, she had to honestly step out of her place and kneel there.

Although Feng You Tan is young, no matter how young she is, she's still a princess!

Moreover, the other party is being raised in Noble Consort He's palace, so her status and position need no further explanation.

At this moment, she let out an angry roar; Xu Shi would be strange not to be afraid.

The Huaiyang Hou Fu sounds noble, but in the last two generations it has declined; the current marquis merely holds the title, not even securing a sinecure.

It's just an impressive name, some family background, but actually they have no influence at court.

If the princess truly bears a grudge against them, later they will suffer for it.

Xu Shi was so frightened she dared not speak more; Qiao Shi thought it over and also honestly went out to kneel.

Feng You Tan's original intention was not really to shout at them.

She isn't really familiar with them, and they aren't important enough to bother her presence; Feng You Tan thinks why bother remembering and managing them?

But she had anger in her heart with no outlet.

Now there's someone right in front of her; might as well vent on them.

Besides, Xu Shi's demeanor looks annoying.

Like Consort Li, she's always powdering her face and wiping tears, looking utterly fake.

Thinking of this, Feng You Tan glared at Qiao Shi again.

She recalled, the other party is from Consort Li's natal family, right?

However, the inner palace's scheming, she can't be bothered to bring it here.

Besides, she's just a little child.

Why worry about adult affairs?

Thinking of this, Feng You Tan turned her gaze back to Xu Shi: "You've been muttering over there for a while without getting to the point; I'll just ask you—where is the Wei Fu Da Guniang? The eldest son? Those dogs of the Xu family—have they been bullying people?"

Everyone: ……

Alright, you're the princess, you're right.

Feng You Tan became displeased, regardless of who you are.

Just start scolding!

Anyway, she's the princess, she can scold!

Besides, she's still a child; Father Emperor can't do anything to her.

Furthermore, Feng You Tan doesn't think she's scolding people at random.

Those people pressed a child's head into the water—just hearing it sounds like bullying.

So, scold them!

After hearing Feng You Tan's words, Xu Shi's face turned deathly pale.

She furtively lifted her head, wanting to steal a glance at Feng You Tan's condition, then decide what to say.

Of course, it's also buying herself time.

The result: as she lifted her head, she met the Grand Princess's half-smile.

Xu Shi was so frightened she jerked her head back instantly, not daring to utter a sound.

The Grand Princess also didn't want to watch a child mess around there, so she quickly raised her hand and patted Feng You Tan, signaling her to go play.

Feng You Tan, though her anger wasn't fully vented, felt displeased.

But Gu Zumu spoke, and she didn't dare to rebut, so she honestly shrank back.

After sitting back down, she still didn't forget her argument with Ying Zhi, and in Ying Zhi's direction she let out a heavy hum.

Ying Zhi:?

Utterly bewildering.

Ying Zhi didn't understand, but she could take this opportunity to go play with Sui Sui.

Thinking that Feng You Tan was still ignoring her, Ying Zhi cleared her throat and softly said, "I'm going to go play with Sui Sui."

Upon hearing that, Feng You Tan immediately turned her head, eyes wide: "No, you may not!"

The children's squabble, the Grand Princess didn't take to heart.

After stopping Feng You Tan, she gave Xu Shi, who was kneeling there, a cold look, and after a long while said coldly: "The eldest son of the Wei Fu was bullied into a high fever and stuffed into the Jiashan; if it weren't for the careful people in the residence noticing, by this time tomorrow the Wei Fu might well have blamed our Lu Fu."

As soon as these words were spoken, who knows how many people at the table felt their hearts tremble.

Xu Shi was even more frightened, unable to speak, honestly prostrating herself on the ground.

The Grand Princess looked at Xu Shi's pathetic state and gave a light scoff: "The eldest daughter is taking care of her brother; the Xu family always claims to be a kind mother, so she ought to show something."

Xu Shi, for a moment, couldn't fathom the Grand Princess's meaning.

However, she thought that if the Grand Princess hadn't directly pronounced her guilty, then she should still have some leeway.

After some thought, Xu Shi tentatively said: "I'll go look after the child now; it's my negligence."

The Grand Princess didn't say much more.

This originally wasn't within her jurisdiction.

If it weren't because the incident occurred at the Lu Fu, she would have been too lazy to meddle in these families' private affairs.

Seeing the Grand Princess had no further reaction, Xu Shi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then quietly left the seat.

The Grand Princess knew that this time Xu Shi had taken a major fall, suffered a hidden loss, and later might try to make up for it by exploiting those two poor children.

Thinking of this, the Grand Princess felt she needed to enter the palace before the palace gates were locked today.

Since she's taken charge of this matter, she can't just handle half of it, stir up resentment and then ignore it, letting that brother and sister fall into an even more miserable situation, can she?

So, she still needs to go into the palace and say a word to the Emperor.

As for the Huaiyang Hou?

The Grand Princess felt……

If we run into him, we'll find an excuse and give him a beating.

When the other party was young, the Grand Princess already felt that this was not a good thing.

Now it seems……

Indeed it is.

The old lady of the Wei residence……

This is because the child was born few, there is no choice.

Otherwise, why bother helping a Wanze Feiwu rise to power?

While the Grand Princess was handling this matter, Sui Sui was quietly stretching her neck to look toward Ying Zhi's side.

Seeing that Ying Zhi and the others had probably left their seats to play, Sui Sui was still quite curious.

Princess Consort of Qi watched from the side and asked softly, "Does Sui Sui also want to go over and play?"

Sui Sui wanted to, but she was a bit afraid.

As soon as the little child hesitated, Princess Consort of Qi knew she wanted to.

She didn't want to restrict the child, and with Ying Zhi there, Sui Sui should not suffer any loss.

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi raised her hand: "If you like it, go play; you are a junzhu of the Wangfu, you need not be afraid."

While speaking, she didn't forget to turn her head to look at Xiang Gugu: "Protect the junzhu; if anything happens, send someone back to report, putting the junzhu first in all matters, don't fear offending people."

Xiang Gugu bowed and responded.

Mother Consort agreed and also encouraged her, "Don't panic, don't be afraid."

Her status is noble; others cannot do anything to her.

Thinking of this, Sui Sui took a deep breath, clenched her small fists: "Okay, Mother Consort, I'll be back soon."

The little child couldn't sit still for long, always wanting to go out and play.

Especially when there are familiar little playmates, naturally they are more willing to go out.

Just now, when Xu Shi and Qiao Shi were arguing, several children had already sneaked out.

At this moment, the Grand Princess was discussing matters; although the atmosphere was solemn, it did not affect the children.

Especially the few children sitting beside the Grand Princess, they all quietly moved; seeing this, the other children became even more eager.

By the time Dazhu Gongzhu finished speaking, Sui Sui had already lightly stepped up to follow Ying Zhi's steps, cheerfully calling out, "Qiaoqiao Jiejie."

The second watch is at 19:00.