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Sang Qingxiao had little patience at the moment. "Consort Yun, let me remind you that I just endured a battle lasting several hours. The fact that I can stand here and speak with you is already quite remarkable."
"You can't possibly understand how exhausted I am sitting there watching you. If you were to run outside for a few hours, you might begin to empathize with my current state."
Surprised by her response, Consort Yun felt a pang of annoyance at her own slip of the tongue and silently resented Sang Qingxiao's lack of mercy. "Miss Sang, you jest. It was my oversight."
Qin Mu Hui, however, did not want her to leave and had arranged a grand banquet, insisting that everyone in the hall take their seats.
Sang Qingxiao and Li Cu sat at the same table, flanked by Qi Xiaomian and his father, Mingze, along with Duke Chi.
Qin Mu Hui listened intently to Mingze's lengthy discourse. At the end, the ministers enthusiastically shouted blessings: "Heavenly auspices! May Great Jing be blessed! May His Majesty be protected!"
Then, another official flattered him further, suggesting a Heavenly Sacrifice to let everyone know that this miraculous event was a testament to His Majesty's diligent governance and divine approval.
To everyone's surprise, Qin Mu Hui agreed with such sentiments and eagerly began discussing the date for the Heavenly Sacrifice with the ministers.
Hearing this made Sang Qingxiao increasingly frustrated; she nearly crushed her cup in her hand. Feeling a small bead hit her palm, she instinctively relaxed her grip and turned to glare at Qi Xiaomian. He merely shook his head gently, seemingly about to say something.
Consort Yun spoke up again, observing the pair as they exchanged glances filled with unspoken feelings. It was rather amusing; however, in such a public setting, it seemed inappropriate.
Did Consort Yun read too much into their brief eye contact? People often said she was gentle and kind-hearted, always smiling at others. But today, her smile seemed laced with daggers, and anyone listening could tell she was deliberately provoking Sang Qingxiao.
They had met before without any conflict; Sang Qingxiao never believed in baseless hostility. Reflecting on it, she realized her only connection to the Second Prince was through brief encounters. They had never quarreled; in fact, he had even saved his life thanks to her prescription.
"Consort Yun," she continued, "I do not require your gratitude. I simply wish for you to clarify what misunderstanding exists between us."
Caught off guard by such directness in the imperial court, Consort Yun momentarily faltered. The entire hall fell silent.
"Is it common for women to speak so plainly? Don’t you understand subtlety? Shouldn't one speak with some discretion?"
Taking a deep breath to maintain her smile, Consort Yun replied, "A Mian has grown up before our eyes; he is a wonderful child. I heard he has developed some reservations about you since meeting you. Child, you are still young and impetuous; you do not yet comprehend the kindness of your elders."
At that moment, the Empress interjected. "Miss Sang, you are overthinking things and misinterpreting intentions. We hope A Mian will have an increasingly better life after enduring hardships in his youth."
Were Consort Yun and the Empress not rivals? Today they seemed to be singing from the same hymn sheet without any intervention from His Majesty. One could only wonder what silent agreement they had reached behind closed doors.
Before the Empress could finish speaking, Huo Qi suddenly interrupted with a choked voice. "It's all my fault! How did I let those Evil Spirits take hold of me for so many years?"
Such a small child, treated so harshly by the Evil Spirits. Remembering the past, my heart aches tightly, but what has happened is in the past. No matter how much I try to make amends, I cannot completely heal the wounds in his heart.
Sigh, being a parent is not easy, and being a child is even harder. After all this wandering around, I have come to understand that as long as it makes the child happy, I will support it wholeheartedly.
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