She turned her face to look at the Emperor, softly asking, âYour Majesty, what do you thinkââ
âAh, that matter.â
It seems like the Emperor only then returned back to his senses. He shifted his body a bit, cleared his throat, and turned his gaze to Princess Lingâan, âLingâan, I plan to arrange another good marriage for you, so you should stay away from the East Palace.â
Princess Lingâan was stunned.
Why was this not as planned?
She helplessly turned her gaze towards the Empress, âYour Highness!â
...
The Empress was also taken aback, hastily offering a gentle reminder to the Emperor, âYour Majesty, didnât you promise a few days agoâ¦â
âWhat did I promise?â the Emperor retorted.
ââ¦â The Empress didnât know whether to continue her reminder or not.
The Emperor sat up straight, âIâve been feeling unwell these days and my memory isnât as sharp. If I forget anything, you must remember for me and remind me at all times!â
âYes, yes, I will remember it.â The Empress was quick to agree but didnât dare to remind him again.
The Emperor didnât let her off the hook that easy, asking again, âSo, what did you say I promised? Go ahead and say it.â
The Empress, in cold sweat, responded, âPerhaps I misremembered.â
âSigh.â The Emperor sighed, âEmpress, youâre aging and your work is increasingly inefficient. Fortunately, the Princess Consort helped you with the selection process this time, or who knows what trouble would have arisen.â
The Empress tactfully agreed, âThe Princess Consort indeed is capable.â
While the Emperor and Empress were engaged in their veiled conflict, Princess Lingâan was greatly vexed.
She had always been indulged, and the marriage she thought was set in stone, was now outright rejected by the Emperor who even planned to match her with someone else. She couldnât bear this.
ZShe immediately pushed the maidens in front of her and stormed to the Emperor and Empress. She knelt down, head held high, and said: âYour Majesty, Your Highness, I Lingâan only wish to be at the East Palace, by the Crown Princeâs side. I refuse all other proposals!â
If such words came from another girl, they would surely provoke astonishment.
But coming from Princess Lingâan, these words werenât surprising.@@novelbin@@
Thatâs just how she was.
If she had quietly accepted the Emperorâs arrangement, that would be the true oddity.
The Empress immediately scolded her, âLingâan, donât be willful. The match His Majesty arranged for you is surely a good one.â
âI refuse! I already said that I refuse!â
Princess Lingâan was on the verge of collapse, causing a commotion in the palace, âAll of Changâan City knows I want to marry the Crown Prince! As a Princess, I already condescended to become the Crown Princeâs Side Concubine, so why are you still withholding permission? I donât understand, I just donât understand!â
This time, even the Empress was angry.
She stood up and shouted, âPrincess Lingâan, what do you think you are doing? What does âcondescendingâ to be the Crown Princeâs Side Concubine mean? There are limits to your willfulness. Donât lose your dignity!â
âDignity? Why should I care about dignity?â Princess Lingâan stomped her foot in frustration, âYou clearly all agreed to let me become the Side Concubine, now you are reneging! Why donât you keep your word, I despise all of you!â
Everyoneâs face changed color.
Concubine Shu hurried over to try and take her out, cajoling her, âLingâan, you must be confused, how can you say such things in front of His Majesty and the Empress? Come, let me take you out.â
âI am not leaving!â Princess Lingâan, who had learned some martial arts and was rather strong, waved her hand and pushed Concubine Shu to the floor.
The maidens, terrified, all knelt down, daring not to breathe.
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