A group of young masters from aristocratic families were sitting in the most luxurious and largest private room on the second floor. On the dining table was the most popular nine-grid hotpot in Shengjing City.

The eldest princess' slap not only made the room quiet instantly, but the heat in the pot also seemed to become even hotter.

Chang Guangrui turned his head away after being slapped, and subconsciously raised his hand to cover his cheek.

The eldest princess still didn't feel relieved. She picked up the glass bottle on the table and threw it at Chang Guangrui without hesitation!

With a crisp shattering sound, transparent glass fragments mixed with thick juice splashed everywhere.

Fruit pulp of varying sizes and transparent ice cubes flowed down his head and face.

The young men who had just bowed and greeted the princess instinctively retreated back like quails with their throats strangled.

Chang Guangrui finally came to his senses, raised his hand and wiped his face with his sleeve, but the glass fragments left a bloody mark on his cheek, making him look even more embarrassed.

"Princess, you hit me in front of so many people?"

"I want my father to go to the emperor again to seek justice!"

He was even secretly delighted in his heart, wondering if the emperor would give this princess with a bad reputation to him in order to appease the Chang family.

The eldest princess raised her eyebrows, sneered, and then slapped him again.

Then he wiped his palms with a handkerchief, looking disgusted.

The eldest princess has half Jiang family blood in her body. She has liked swords, guns, sticks and clubs since she was a child. After two slaps, Chang Guangrui's face was swollen like a pig's head.

Looking at his embarrassed appearance, Zhao Xuan raised her chin slightly and smiled ostentatiously: "You are just a piece of trash who can only hide behind your father!"

"If I find out that your Chang family barks at our father again, I will beat you every time you leave the house!"

After saying that, she kicked Chang Guangrui in the abdomen, causing him to fly out and hit the wall not far away.

After dealing with the coward Chang Guangrui, she turned around and looked at the other young masters from aristocratic families in the room.

He pointed out their names one by one, his expression was relatively gentle: "A prominent family needs several generations to run. You who can be friends with Chang Guangrui must not be the elites of the family..."

"Just imagine if you were abandoned by your family... and you went to the Chang family to beg for food, would Chang Guangrui even look down at you?"

"Princess, please understand. I didn't know Master Chang would come today."

"Please understand, Princess, Chang Guangrui has disrespected the imperial power. I am willing to clear your name for you!"

"Yes, yes! Those unpleasant words outside all came from Chang Guangrui's mouth, Princess..."

After hearing this, Zhao Xuan turned around, glanced at Chang Guangrui standing by the wall, and then said to the young men who looked respectful and flattering: "That's not necessary..."

He looked at them meaningfully and said, "When you have a say in the family, then you can be the first to speak out!"

After saying this, he left the private room with his guards.

After getting on the carriage, the princess lifted the curtain beside her and gave instructions to the guards below:

"Go find Fourth Uncle and tell him the names of those young masters just now."

"Yes, Princess." The guard bowed and climbed onto his horse.

My fourth uncle was the Censor-in-Chief. These people talked about members of the royal family in private. Not only did he not stop them, he also enjoyed echoing Chang Guangrui's boastful remarks.

If she doesn't take action, someone will double the severity of the matter to make them aware of it.

As for Chang Guangrui...

The princess whispered, "Return to the palace."

...

Yikun Palace

The sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, splashing into the room.

Concubine Shu was leaning against the large pillow, her face calm and her lips smiling. She was holding an embroidery frame in her hand and concentrating on threading the needle.

When he realized he was tired, he stopped moving his fingertips, straightened up, blinked, and looked out the window.

Liu Yingqiu held the teacup and gently placed it on the kang table, then walked behind her master and gently massaged her shoulders.

"Madam Fifth's pregnancy is still more than five months away. Why are you in such a hurry?"

Concubine Shu withdrew her gaze, raised the embroidery frame in her hand and looked at the unfinished pattern. With a faint smile on her dignified and beautiful face, she said softly:

"During the New Year's Eve palace banquet, Xiaowu will come with his wife to pay respects. I'll take this opportunity to give them the little clothes I made."

Liu Yingqiu kept moving her hands: "Fifth Madam's due date is around August, which is the height of summer. The embroidered silk that Her Majesty chose is thin and breathable, and is very refreshing and comfortable to wear. The young masters are so lucky."

This piece of embroidered silk was given by His Majesty at the palace banquet on New Year's Eve last year. At that time, there were only six pieces in the entire harem, and Her Majesty had never been willing to use it.

After hearing that the Fifth Lady was pregnant, the Empress ordered someone to take it out from the storehouse. When she learned that it was twins, she made an extra batch.

As if she knew what she was thinking, Concubine Shu smiled and said, "Xiaowu and my sister-in-law are at home serving our father and mother. I am trapped in this deep palace, and they usually help me fulfill my filial duties. What's more, my sister-in-law is pregnant with my own nephews."

She was nine years older than her fifth brother and witnessed his birth, but she did not have much opportunity to accompany him as he grew up.

She, the favored Concubine Shu in the eyes of outsiders, did not bring any honor or favor to the Jiang family, but she required her father and brother to make painstaking plans for her safety in the harem.

At this time, Zhuo Liangcai walked in from outside the palace, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the eldest princess is here to see you."

Concubine Shu stopped what she was doing, with a look of joy on her face, and quickly ordered Liu Yingqiu, "Go and prepare the snacks that Yongle likes..." Then she said, "Forget it, the child has had enough of the food in the palace."

"Mother, you really understand me. Look what good things I brought you!"

Before Zhao Xuan even walked in, her words had already reached the inner hall.

Concubine Shu sat up from the big kang, and when she saw her daughter appear, she waved for her to come closer.

He took her hand and looked her up and down with a loving face.

"Mother, I haven't seen you for more than a month. How do you keep yourself in good condition? You look younger and younger." Zhao Xuan said with a smile as she stood in front of her mother.

Concubine Shu pretended to pat the back of her hand and said, "I haven't seen you for more than a month. You are the one who is so smooth-talking!"

Then he frowned slightly and asked softly, "Are you bullying people outside again?"

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