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Chapter 361: An Unexpected Scheme
Chapter 361: An Unexpected Scheme
As Princess Qi had anticipated, the events unfolded exactly as she had expected.
After Autumn arrived, she whispered a few words into Princess Qi's ear.
Upon hearing the news, Princess Qi's expression almost changed, but she quickly composed herself, mindful of prying eyes, and maintained her composure.
However, the handkerchief clutched tightly within her sleeve betrayed her true emotions.
A faint smile still graced her face, but as she whispered to Autumn, her teeth clenched in anger. "In a moment, I'll send Concubine Meng over to thoroughly soothe and comfort her. We must investigate what needs to be investigated and ensure those who need to be silenced are taken care of."
Autumn was adept at handling unexpected situations that arose during banquets like this.
Hearing the princess's instructions, she quickly acknowledged and set off to carry out her task.
The ladies of noble birth continued to enjoy the opera, unaware of the undercurrents.
It was not uncommon for minor hiccups to occur during such banquets, as every family had their schemes and hidden agendas.
The difference lay in whether one chose to act on them during another family's banquet or not.
Many guests understood that the Qi Manor valued the new little county lord highly, and if it wasn't an urgent matter, it would be best not to create a scene to avoid repercussions later.
Of course, there might still be some foolish individuals who, hoping to take advantage of the situation, mistakenly believed they could succeed without incurring the Qi Manor's wrath.
Autumn soon quietly invited Concubine Meng to step outside.
Once they were away from the crowd and the sounds of the opera had faded, Autumn explained the situation in detail. "Su's second daughter had a bit too much to drink and spilled some on her dress. She wanted to change, but on her way back, she ran into Lady Xie, and they chatted briefly. Perhaps due to the alcohol, she couldn't hold herself up, and Lady Xie had to escort her back."
"When they were changing clothes, they almost ran into the eldest young master of the Jin Manor. Fortunately, the servants reacted quickly and dissuaded him in time, especially with Princess Sun present, which helped avoid an awkward situation."
"Su's second daughter is feeling aggrieved, and there's no one to comfort her. Princess Qi thought it would be good to have Concubine Meng go and soothe her for now, to prevent the young lady from brooding and making any impulsive decisions."
...
Since they were discussing their own family matters, Autumn did not mince her words.
Concubine Meng was surprised after hearing the explanation, but upon further reflection, it made sense that it would be Lady Xie...
Some people simply lacked both brains and a backbone.
Despite being mistreated by her family time and again, she was still willing to scheme against others for their sake.
Concubine Meng didn't believe for a second that the eldest young master of the Jin Manor had almost wandered into the wrong place by coincidence.
It was more likely that this had been planned in advance.
Otherwise, how could one explain Lady Xie proactively approaching someone she wasn't usually close with? And they had chosen a young lady from the Princess Da's residence, no less.
Concubine Meng's mind began to race with thoughts of retaliation as she signaled to Autumn, "I'll go and take a look. You go back and assist the princess first."
Autumn bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Concubine Meng."
Concubine Meng waved her hand dismissively and soon made her way to the back courtyard with her attendants.
Something was amiss with this situation.
Why would the eldest young master of the Jin Manor wander towards the back courtyard where the women resided?
At that moment, Su Su, cradled in Prince Qi's arms, was also on her way to the back courtyard to address this matter.
Autumn had prepared for both outcomes and reported the situation to both the princess and the fourth prince.
After all, Xu Mingxian was a male guest who had inadvertently trespassed into the inner quarters, and someone needed to escort him out.
Apparently, he had drunk quite a bit and was a bit muddled.
It was difficult for the servants to stop him.
Sushe couldn't keep it to himself, so he found an opportunity to speak to King Qi about it.
King Qi's face turned grim upon hearing the news.
Glancing at his brother's expression, King Qing whispered, suspecting that something was amiss.
Not wanting to keep secrets from this brother, King Qi briefly explained the situation.
After some thought, King Qing tentatively asked, "...On our way back, should we...?"
King Qing made a subtle gesture beneath the table, indicating a desire to take action.
King Qi's eyebrows furrowed, and he nodded imperceptibly, "Then we trouble you."
King Qing shook his head casually, unbothered by the potential fallout.
Suisui, unaware of the situation, looked around in confusion, unable to decipher what was happening.
Still concerned, King Qi decided to get up and check on things himself.
He knew that once this information reached the Queen, she would handle it appropriately.
However, the fact that Xu Mingxian dared to wander into the rear courtyard...
Damn it.
Did he think his Qi Manor was a pushover?
Was he trying to ruin their small banquet with his drunken antics?
The Jin Manor was truly born under an ill-fated star that constantly clashed with their Qi Manor!
Damn them!
If it weren't for the potential disruption to the banquet, King Qi would have loved nothing more than to draw his blade and teach that man a lesson right then and there.
Fearing that his anger might frighten Suisui, King Qi suppressed his rage and hastily made his way to the rear courtyard, cradling the child.
Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin wanted to follow, but King Qing stopped them.
Uncle Qing still had a fierce aura about him, and the two brothers exchanged glances, not daring to say more.
Feng Xuanze and Feng Xuan Yu had asked for leave from their tutor the previous day and had already returned.
With King Qi absent, Feng Xuanze took the lead, smiling and entertaining the guests, his calm demeanor helping to soothe the anxious atmosphere.
Many couldn't help but feel a sour sense of envy as they beheld the graceful and composed Feng Xuanze.
How could that grasshopper King Qi have given birth to such an impressive son?
It was truly a bitter pill to swallow, invoking intense jealousy!
The envied King Qi now hurried through the rear courtyard, holding Suisui close to his chest.
Initially, King Qi hadn't intended to bring the child along, fearing that such an incident would taint the child's innocence.
However, as he turned, Suisui suddenly blurted out, "There's a bad man."
King Qi was unsure if this 'bad man' referred to Xu Mingxian.
After some contemplation, he decided to bring Suisui along, keeping a watchful eye from a distance as he left the matter to his servants to handle.
By the time King Qi arrived, Concubine Meng was already dealing with the situation.
Xu Mingxian was indeed drunk, but whether he was fully aware of his actions remained unknown.
When Concubine Meng approached, he was still putting on a drunken display.
Despite Concubine Meng's usually soft-spoken and gentle demeanor, she showed no mercy when handling such matters, giving her attendants a subtle signal.
The robust maids quickly muffled Xu Mingxian's mouth and dragged him away.
These maids were strong and sturdy, far beyond the physical capabilities of Xu Mingxian, whose body had been weakened by his indulgent lifestyle.
Seeing this, Xie Furen intended to step forward, but Concubine Meng gracefully intercepted her, a gentle smile on her face. "It was our manor's negligence that allowed a male guest to intrude into the rear courtyard and disturb you, Furen Xie. Are you unharmed?"
Xie Furen wanted to say that it wasn't necessary, that she hadn't been startled.
But meeting Concubine Meng's smiling gaze, she lowered her head slightly, a hint of nervousness in her voice as she replied, "I'm fine."
The urge to explain and justify her nephew's actions faded away.
Xie Furen despaired, thinking...
Once she returned to her manor, if her mother learned of her nephew's mistreatment, all this anger would surely be directed at her.
Her mother would once again be disappointed in her.
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