The Crown Princess is reborn, and the three treasures compete to burn the family tree

Jiang Li naturally did not miss Jiang Tan's expression of shock and anger, and she smiled at Jiang Tan.

Jiang Tan stayed in the palace for several years and climbed all the way to the position of Imperial Noble Consort.

She had mastered the art of nourishing her Qi so well that she could keep her face clear even when facing the Queen.

But Jiang Li just gave her a simple smile, which instantly ruined her expression, and she couldn't even keep up her usual smile.

"I haven't seen you for many years. I can't recognize you, the wife of the Yongning Marquis. Which master's rouge and powder did you use to cover up the scar on your left cheek that is as long as a palm and deep enough to see the bone?"

Jiang Tan had a smiling face, but her pretty face couldn't hide her viciousness.

"This skill is truly superb. Princess, please don't keep it to yourself. I am really curious about that master's craftsmanship!"

Chu Mingzhao's face suddenly darkened. Jiang Tan was telling everyone in disguise that Jiang Li was an ugly woman with a disfigured face, and her beauty was fake!

Absolutely ridiculous!

Chu Mingzhao looked at Jiang Li worriedly. Jiang Tan's questions were extremely tricky, and Jiang Li would be criticized no matter how he answered.

But it was difficult for her to speak up at this time. If she helped openly, people would think that Jiang Li was guilty, and Jiang Li would be at a disadvantage.

Jiang Li can only answer this question himself.

Jiang Li stood up and looked at Jiang Tan, his expression calm, and even with a slight smile on the corner of his lips.

"I am grateful for your concern, Imperial Concubine. But I don't have any rouge or powder on my face. On the contrary, I can't wear rouge anymore because I am recovering from my injuries."

Jiang Li was too frank, which directly hit Jiang Tan's sore spot.

Ever since she returned to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion at the age of eight, Jiang Tan had hated her because of her appearance.

He locked her in the mansion and deprived her of food, attempting to starve her to death.

He also released hunting dogs and poisonous snakes to bite her and threw her into the mountains.

Seven years ago, after she came of age, she was afraid that she would be selected into the palace because of her looks, so she planned the Phoenix Ridge incident.

The face that had been a thorn in Jiang Tan's heart back then has now returned to its original state.

The days that Jiang Tan was afraid of, when others could only see her appearance as Jiang Li but didn't know who she was, have returned.

The lady who had seen Jiang Li's appearance before her disfigurement exclaimed, "It is indeed without makeup, the Crown Prince's Consort looks even better than before!"

Then he spoke quickly and said with a smile: "The Crown Prince's Concubine is naturally beautiful, and the rouge embellishment is even more so!"

Jiang Tan's face was stiff, his teeth were clenched, and he almost vomited from the jealousy in his heart.

But the lady who was speaking was one of the few first-rank officials in the capital, and she was highly respected and virtuous, so even the queen had to give her some face.

Jiang Li half bowed to the old lady and said, "You are too kind. I am just a plain girl. The Imperial Concubine is the most beautiful in the capital. She is a natural beauty."

Then she looked at Jiang Tan, whose face was extremely bad, and said, "I am ashamed that I have never studied rouge and powder in detail, and I have not been able to make friends with anyone. I have disappointed the imperial concubine."

Suddenly, some of the guests couldn't help laughing. Jiang Tan was famous for her stunning beauty and entered the palace because of that. But now, in front of Jiang Li, she is not as good as her.

Everyone knows who of the two is more worthy of the beauty.

Moreover, women in the Great Zhou Dynasty put moral conduct first.

A concubine is famous for her beauty and is obsessed with dressing up. In the eyes of the subjects, she is definitely a seductive concubine who brings disaster to the country.

This princess consort of the Yongning Marquis is so bold that she is determined to poke Jiang Tan in the lungs.

"presumptuous!"

Jiang Tan could no longer hold back his anger and slapped the back of the chair.

"Princess, tell the truth. Why is the Imperial Concubine so angry?"

Chu Mingzhao sneered and interrupted Jiang Tan's outburst.

She stared at Jiang Tan's face with the same cold gaze as Jiang Li, and smiled.

"The imperial concubine who has made special rouge in the palace is still not enough, and she needs others from outside the palace. Why not ask His Majesty for permission and announce it to the world to find a master who can make rouge? What do you think?"

The atmosphere in the side hall suddenly became cold, as if Jiang Li was just implying something about Jiang Tan.

Then Chu Mingzhao's words were heart-piercing and directly put Jiang Tan on the spot. He was just short of saying that Jiang Tan was a sinister concubine who was exploiting the people's wealth and bringing disaster to the country.

Jiang Tan was so angry that he was shaking, his hands tightly gripping the back of the chair.

She had originally planned to kill Jiang Li and spare Chu Mingzhao's life, but now, she had to kill Chu Mingzhao to vent her hatred!

"Princess, I was just joking."

She gritted her teeth and put the blame on others.

"The princess lost her mother when she was young. I heard that she is now attending school. In this dynasty, women value morality. I'm afraid the morality and etiquette taught by the teacher the princess follows are too poor. The princess should return to the palace to study with the princes and princesses, and learn the etiquette of respect and inferiority from the tutor!"

When mentioning his mother, Chu Mingzhao clenched his hands and his little face darkened.

Thinking of Jiang Li's sudden alienation in Changping School a few days ago, she was silent for a moment.

Seeing this, Jiang Tan finally let out a sigh of relief, and the corners of his lips rose in satisfaction.

Jiang Li's clear voice rang out, "Your Highness is wrong."

"Wrong?!"

Jiang Tan looked at Jiang Li, unable to hide the smug look on his face.

"The Crown Prince's wife has never been to school, so her knowledge is shallow. Do you really think that an ordinary teacher is qualified to teach the prince and the emperor's grandson?"

Even if Jiang Li's face was restored, he was still just an illiterate fool.

When they were at the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, she never gave Jiang Li the opportunity to learn to read.

Even if she married the son of the Yongning Marquis, it wouldn't happen!

Jiang Li smiled slightly, "Of course, there is no ordinary teacher, but does the Royal Concubine think that the disciple of Lu Daru, who has refused to accept the Royal Concubine as a student three times, is qualified?"

Of course I am qualified.

The smile on Jiang Tan's face suddenly fell, and an indescribable anger rose.

There were whispers again at the table. Jiang Tan had once boasted that she was a disciple of the great scholar Lu and that her talent was well-known.

Who would have thought that she was not and was even rejected by Mr. Lu!

Rejected three times in a row!

But how did Jiang Li know about this?

Sure enough, Jiang Tan was furious and his face turned red with anger.

"Princess, stop talking nonsense. I am the only female disciple of Mr. Lu!"

She was anxious and panicked, and also wondered how Jiang Li knew about this.

And you know it so clearly!

"Really? How come I didn't know that my fellow apprentice sister is actually a concubine?"

A clear and gentle voice suddenly sounded outside the hall. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw two palace servants leading a man passing by the side hall.

The man was about thirty years old, with a handsome face, dressed in a long blue robe, and had a gentle demeanor.

Jiang Tan was completely panicked and shouted, "Who are you? Why are you in the inner palace with women? And you dare to pretend to be a disciple of a great scholar!"