I just want to live a good life

"This is Concubine Xia. The prince also has a Concubine Dong. You know Concubine Dong. She is Dong Jingshu from the Zhongyong Marquis's family."

The one who was speaking was Concubine Xiao Shufei. When introducing Concubine Xia, she had to mention Concubine Dong. Su Nuan didn't believe that Princess Jingyang didn't know who the prince's two concubines were.

Concubine Xiao Shu's words revealed the closeness of the relationship, which was really unpleasant to hear. Su Nuan did not show it on her face, but raised her eyes to look at Concubine Xiao Shu.

She is about the same age as the Queen, but she is not as well maintained as the Queen. The wrinkles at the corners of her eyes are already very obvious. But even so, one can still tell that she was a beauty when she was young, and her beauty is not inferior to that of the Queen.

Therefore, it is somewhat exaggerated to say that Concubine Xiao Shufei is honored because of her daughter. Back then, the Emperor was willing to take away the Empress's love because of her beauty, so why couldn't he dote on Concubine Xiao Shufei and her daughter because of her beauty?

In Su Nuan's opinion, the so-called "a mother's status depends on her daughter" is just an excuse for the old emperor to protect Concubine Xiao Shu. Although he loves Princess Jingyang very much on the surface, the one who benefits the most behind the scenes is Concubine Xiao Shu. Otherwise, in this society with a strict hierarchical system, she would not be qualified to become a concubine based on her birth alone.

At this moment, Su Nuan silently admired the emperor in her heart for being both a scumbag and a smart one.

I don’t know how much Mu Yunting is like the emperor in this respect. He is a scumbag, indeed. He marries one woman after another although he obviously doesn’t love her. But he is not a scumbag to the end. At least so far he has only been loyal to one person.

Is this also a way to protect Dong Jingshu?

He didn't touch Dong Jingshu because he didn't want her to be attacked by everyone?

Su Nuan quickly interrupted her thoughts when they reached this point, as she wanted to hit someone if she continued thinking.

"There's no need to mention those I know. I'm not familiar with Concubine Xia, so I should get closer to her."

Princess Jingyang stood up and walked to Su Nuan, asked the palace maid to bring a chair over, and then sat down next to Su Nuan.

"Are you Qingyao or Qingyan?"

The smile that Su Nuan had just forced froze on her face.

Are these mother and daughter deliberately targeting me or do they have too low emotional intelligence?

"I'm Xia Qingyan."

Su Nuan replied calmly.

"Oh, so she is the youngest sister of the Xia family. Seeing is believing. The sister is much better than the legend says."

Princess Jingyang seemed to feel that she had said something complimentary and looked a little proud.

It seems that it is not directed at her. She is just a spoiled princess who speaks without thinking.

So, Su Nuan smiled faintly at Princess Jingyang and asked, "What does the legendary me look like?"

"Oh, don't you know it yourself? He said that you were spoiled by General Xia, and you are willful and unreasonable."

Everyone in the room looked at Su Nuan, their eyes burning with gossip. They seemed to be saying, "Fight back, fight her!"

Su Nuan really wanted to roll her eyes to express her dissatisfaction, but she held back. She looked at Jing Yang quietly, complaining wildly in her heart. She had seen people saying bad things about others, but she had never seen anyone say it to their face and say it so naturally.

Just when I was about to label Princess Jingyang as having a "brain disease", I heard Princess Jingyang continue: "Many people also secretly say that I am a child spoiled by my father, so when I first heard about you, I wanted to meet you. I thought you and I would get along well, but unfortunately I couldn't leave the palace at will. Now, we finally meet, and you have to accompany me to have a good talk today."

The twist was quite big and Su Nuan was a little confused.

Is this to make friends with me?

But why is this method so uncomfortable?

"The Emperor is holding a welcoming banquet for Her Royal Highness the Princess today. There will be people lining up to chat with you later. I'm afraid I can't stay with you all the time."

"No matter what those people do, they are just flatterers. There is nothing to say to them. You follow me today and help me block those people."

As she spoke, Princess Jingyang also took Su Nuan's hand affectionately.

Su Nuan frowned slightly. Didn’t she understand the refusal?

In this situation, she couldn't shake off Princess Jingyang's hand, so she had to endure it.

After Princess Jingyang said "flatterer", no one spoke in the room anymore. There was no other sound in the room except the clinking of teacup lids hitting the cup bodies.

Su Nuan felt embarrassed for Princess Jingyang, but seeing that she seemed fine, she silently gave her a thumbs up in her heart. She was indeed a child who was brought up in pampering, and she never spoiled anyone.

Of course, everyone's reactions were beyond Su Nuan's expectations. They were so natural that it couldn't be more natural. It was obvious that they were used to such scenes.

After a while of silence, the queen finally spoke.

"It's almost time, let's all go to Chongxiao Palace."

Naturally, everyone had no objection and bowed to the Queen Mother before leaving one by one.

Su Nuan also wanted to follow and meet Mu Yunting, but as soon as she stepped over the threshold, she was stopped by Nanny Song who was beside the empress dowager.

Su Nuan had some impression of this maid. Last time she fought with the maids and maids here, this maid Song was the most enthusiastic in commanding. Unfortunately, she was hiding behind everyone and Su Nuan could not hit her.

"Concubine Xia, please stay."

Su Nuan turned around and looked at Nanny Song with a questioning look.

"The Queen Mother wants to talk to Concubine Xia."

"I'll go too. I didn't have a good chat with the Empress Dowager just now because there were so many people around."

Before Su Nuan could speak, Princess Jingyang spoke first.

Nanny Song's expression remained unchanged as she said to the surprised princess, "Today's palace banquet was specially prepared for the princess. The princess should have arrived earlier. You still have to live in the palace, and you have plenty of time to talk to the queen mother. You don't need to waste a little time."

"But I want to go with my sister Qingyan."

Princess Jingyang took Su Nuan's arm.

"Princess, the Queen Mother has something to say to Concubine Xia. When she is done, I will have someone send Concubine Xia to you."

"Okay then." Princess Jingyang finally let go of Su Nuan and left first.

Nanny Song also breathed a sigh of relief.

Only Su Nuan felt weird. She seemed to have become Princess Jingyang's property. It was as if Nanny Song was borrowing her for use and then returning her after use.

This Princess Jingyang must have something wrong with her brain. No matter who I belong to, I will never belong to her!

No, I belong to myself.

Su Nuan was sorting out this relationship in her mind, and before she knew it, she was brought in front of the Queen Mother.

"What are you busy with all day, kid? You haven't even come to the palace to see me for such a long time."

The Queen Mother spoke in a reproachful tone, but her expression was kind.

Su Nuanxin said that the old woman was going to cause trouble again and immediately went into a state of defense.

"Come, come, I got some new treasures recently, come and take a look and pick out something you like."

As soon as he finished speaking, several palace maids came in carrying trays.

Su Nuan took a glance and saw a brocade box on the tray. The box was open and contained jewelry.

When did this old woman become so generous?