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Chapter 186: A Confrontation
Chapter 186: A Confrontation
Aunt Che's eyes instantly reddened with anger.
Listen to that! Just listen!
Are those the words of a respectable prince?
Could that unruly girl possibly be more precious than her?
Aunt Che huffed indignantly, turning her back to Prince Qi as if to ignore him.
Consort Ren covered her lips, barely able to contain her laughter.
The prince's callous words were nothing new to her and the other concubines. After hearing them so often, one simply grew accustomed to it and became immune.
If one had a truly fragile heart, they would have long been driven to despair!
Aunt Che's huff of anger made the atmosphere awkward.
Prince Qi, feigning confusion, said with a smile, "However, my dear wife, we do need to carefully select playmates for our child. It won't do to have her playing alone, don't you agree?"
As soon as Prince Qi mentioned playmates, Aunt Che's ears perked up, and her eyes darted about as she racked her brains for a way to bring up Che Lingzhi's name in the conversation.
However, before she could come up with anything, Princess Qi chimed in, "We've temporarily chosen Mengmeng from Doctor Liu's family, and Erniang from Master Shen's family. Erniang hasn't been feeling well these past few days, so she hasn't come over yet, but Mengmeng has visited before."
Mengmeng had a loud and lively voice and was an energetic child whom Prince Qi had met and quite liked.
Master Shen's granddaughter had a gentle voice and a pleasant disposition, making her easy to get along with.
Indeed, both children were well-suited to keep the young princess company.
One was lively, the other gentle—a perfect match!
After considering this, Prince Qi nodded, "My dear wife, your choices are thoughtful. I am relieved."
Hearing this, Aunt Che feared that the matter would be settled then and there. Forgetting her anger, she grabbed Prince Qi's sleeve again, "Your Highness, two children are not enough. Why not let Lingzhi come too? You've seen her; she's a clever girl. She can also keep me company and save me from boredom."
Princess Qi had met Che Lingzhi before, but she clearly didn't think highly of her, as she hadn't suggested her in the first place.
Prince Qi didn't respond to Aunt Che's request, merely waving his hand dismissively, "With so many people attending to you, you still feel bored? Fine, I'll assign two more servants to you later."
Aunt Che: ???
I'm not asking for more servants!
I'm asking for my family's interests to be considered!
Aunt Che, who had been angry before, was now even more agitated, and she couldn't hold back her tears any longer. They fell in big, dramatic drops.
She had practiced this for a long time, knowing how to cry prettily and pitifully.
So, she turned her body slightly, sobbing, "Your Highness, you don't cherish me."
As soon as she spoke, Consort Ren nearly spat out her tea. She managed to suppress most of it, but a little trickled down from the corner of her mouth.
After quietly wiping it away, Consort Ren glared at Aunt Che, thinking to herself: Just speak normally! Why are you squeezing your throat like a goose being strangled? What are you trying to do?
Prince Qi had intended to spend more time with Suise, as he found her eyes particularly captivating, reminiscent of the people of his old family, the Fengs.
Perhaps those eyes signified a fated connection between her and the Qi Wang Manor.
The more he looked at her...
The more he felt that she might very well be blessed with many daughters in the future.
However, before he could even speak to Suise, Aunt Che had thrown another tantrum.
He didn't have the patience to appease her, so he merely placated her with empty words, "Alright, alright, stop with the theatrics. Just tell me what you want. This act is nauseating."
Aunt Che: ???
When you begged me to give birth to a daughter, you called me your little sweetheart.
Aunt Che's eyes narrowed dangerously.
She had only intended to make a casual request, but now, she felt indignant. Her eyes darted about, and she quickly wiped away her tears, forcing a smile. "I heard that Her Royal Highness has a jewel osmanthus tree in her possession. Coming from a humble background, I've never laid eyes on such a treasure and would love to admire it for a few days."
At that moment, Queen Qi was holding Suise and contemplating what to prepare for lunch.
The child had been active throughout the journey, and the morning's frugal vegetarian meal wouldn't have been filling. She might be hungry by now.
The queen discreetly felt the little one's tummy, and as she expected, it was flat.
Suise was an understanding child and didn't complain, but as a mother, Queen Qi had to be vigilant about such things.
Impatient to deal with these matters, Queen Qi had initially intended to leave with Suise in her arms.
Now that she had met the prince and completed the formalities, she felt it was time to depart.
Any dog would know to choose a sweet-smelling, adorable little girl over a middle-aged man with a big belly, and humans were no exception.
Hence, Queen Qi believed her decision was sound!
However, just as she was about to suggest leaving, someone expressed interest in her possessions.
If not for the inappropriate setting, Queen Qi would have loved to roll her eyes.
She agreed with Xiao Liu's earlier words about the prince's concubines in recent years. They were like green onions in the field, one batch worse than the other.
The jewel osmanthus tree had been a gift from the empress dowager on the queen's birthday last year.
She didn't know how Aunt Che, the newly entered concubine, had heard about it, but here she was, coveting it.
Queen Qi was aware that Aunt Che had a greedy and shallow nature, but as she didn't want to burden herself with a child, she had chosen to turn a blind eye and be indifferent.
However, her relaxed attitude had apparently made her an easy target.
Controlling the urge to roll her eyes, Queen Qi gently caressed Suise while preparing to speak. But before she could open her mouth, someone at the table voiced their desire for her possession.
Sitting to the queen's left, Concubine Ren directly laughed out loud.
Ren was one to watch and call out without regard for the other person's status. If she saw something unpleasant, she would confront it head-on, regardless of who it was.
Her laughter carried a message: "I say, Aunt Che, you know yourself to be of humble origins and lacking in manners. It's been quite some time since you entered the manor, and it's about time you learned some etiquette. Even if you don't care to learn, you should consider the reputation of the manor's young ladies. Don't let people think that our manor raises young ladies with greedy and envious hearts, inviting ridicule."
Ren's words not only pricked Aunt Che's pride but also stung Prince Qi's face.
After all, the prince held his yet-to-be-born daughter in high regard.
The thought of others mentioning the manor's young ladies and forming an impression of greed and envy pained him.
He imagined that if his imaginary daughter were to be described as such in the future, it would pierce his heart.
The more he thought about it...
The more he felt that this imaginary daughter of his might very well be blessed with many daughters in the future.
However, before he could even speak to Suise, Aunt Che had thrown another tantrum.
He didn't have the patience to appease her, so he merely placated her with empty words, "Fine, fine, stop the theatrics. Just tell me what you want. This act is nauseating."
Aunt Che: ???
When I begged you to give birth to a daughter, you called me your little sweetheart.
(End of Chapter)
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