klisemfg Chapter 519 Taking advantage of the situation
Chapter 519 Taking advantage of the situation
"On equal footing? She would like that, but with this matter turned out so disgracefully, it's impossible for her to be on equal footing."
Madam Gu shook her head. "Although she is Princess Xiao's younger sister, this matter is not honorable. Although it has ruined Jiang Qinglan's reputation, everyone knows that the one who is truly wronged is Princess Xiao."
It is said that when she was discovered, she was wearing Princess Xiao's clothes, which is why Prince Xiao, drunk, mistakenly identified her as his wife.
Gu Ruyan's expression was complicated. "According to this, it's clearly a deliberate seduction. She's an unmarried young lady with a decent background. I really don't understand why she would do something so shameful."
In this way, although she entered Prince Xiao's mansion and became a concubine, everyone knew that she had used such despicable means to enter the mansion, and she would be talked about behind her back for the rest of her life.
Song Ruozhen recalled the two Jiang sisters she had met that day and pondered, "Jiang Qinglan was wearing Princess Xiao's clothes, so could it be that she was in Princess Xiao's room and was mistaken for someone else by Prince Xiao?"
Now that she's been recognized as their princess, she wouldn't possibly be in another room.
"It is said that Jiang Qinglan asked Princess Xiao to go to the storeroom to find something for her. Princess Xiao asked her to go with her, but she made an excuse not to go and waited for Prince Xiao in the room."
After Princess Xiao left, the Jiang family happened to have something to discuss with her. When they returned, they discovered that Prince Xiao and Jiang Qinglan had become a couple.
Madam Gu recalled the news she had heard, "Actually, there are strange things about this matter. It just so happens that the Jiang family chose this time to let Princess Xiao leave. They had this idea before, and it was probably a premeditated arrangement."
Song Ruozhen raised her eyebrows slightly, showing a hint of curiosity, "Grandmother, how do you know so much about the affairs of the Xiao Prince's Mansion?"
"This matter originated from the backyard of Prince Xiao's residence. Because the matter was so strange, the servants mentioned it inadvertently. I also heard it from other old ladies."
Old Madam Gu subconsciously tried to explain, but after mentioning this point, her expression became enigmatic, and she sighed and shook her head:
"Zhen'er, I didn't expect you to be so smart. It seems that we don't need to worry too much after you marry the King of Chu."
Gu Ruyan didn't understand her mother's meaning. She was speaking normally, but suddenly she started praising Zhen'er.
"Mother, why are you speaking like you're talking in riddles? Is something wrong with this?"
"With such a thing happening at the Xiao Prince's Mansion, the Xiao Prince would definitely try to silence everyone immediately, and the Jiang family would try to protect Jiang Qinglan's reputation. But now the news has still come out."
It seems... someone deliberately leaked this information.
Madam Gu shook her head. "Indeed, once a woman gets married, she has to plan for herself in every way. Princess Xiao's approach is actually quite understandable."
Song Ruozhen neither confirmed nor denied it, saying that this matter was simply a matter of different perspectives.
As the Princess Consort of Xiao, Jiang Luxue was powerless to choose under the pressure of her parents, so she devised a plan and secretly spread the news.
Although Jiang Qinglan has entered the Prince's mansion, because of this disgraceful matter, it is impossible for her to be on equal footing with her. Although being a concubine is still not what she wanted, things have improved a lot.
Not to mention... after such an incident, Prince Xiao's reputation is not good. No man likes to be schemed against by a woman, especially a prince. He probably won't treat Jiang Qinglan very well in the future.
"The Jiang family did a bad job in this matter. The two sisters insisted on marrying the same person. Their originally good sisterly relationship will probably change now."
Gu Ruyan shook her head. Sisters should support each other, but now that this relationship is complicated, if Prince Xiao's identity changes in the future, things will be even more complicated...
“Mother, these are other people’s business. We can just watch the show and not worry about it.”
Song Ruozhen smiled slightly, "It seems impossible for Prince Che to avoid marrying Ling Qian'er now, there have been quite a few happy events recently."
Gu Ruyan and Old Madam Gu exchanged a glance, both wondering why she was so certain that Prince Che would marry him. Even if Consort Zhong insisted, Prince Che was already quite old and would naturally make his own decision.
He might not listen to all of Consort Zhong's ideas.
"As long as Consort Zhong wants to keep this favor, she will not give up the Ling family. In order for the Ling family to help Consort Zhong, Prince Che must marry Ling Qian'er."
"However, the Ling family has a grudge against us, so we must remind Father to be more careful," Song Ruozhen said.
Before they knew it, the wedding day arrived.
Song Ruozhen was woken up early in the morning. The gorgeous phoenix coronet and wedding robes had been prepared long ago. She had only thought they looked nice before, but when she put them on now, she realized how complicated the clothes were.
After changing her clothes, she sat down at the dressing table and began to put on makeup. Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, the corners of her lips turned up slightly, and her skin was even whiter and more supple than usual.
She was given a bath last night, with all sorts of things applied to her body. Just as her mother was about to apply something to her face, she stopped her and took out a face mask that she had prepared herself.
It must be said that the effect is indeed excellent.
"Miss, you look absolutely radiant today!"
Chenxiang was amazed. Miss was always beautiful, but today, even before her makeup was finished, she thought she was already incredibly beautiful in this outfit.
"When the prince sees the young lady, he will surely be amazed!"
The maids and servants around couldn't help but laugh when they heard Chenxiang's words. Zhao Mama also said, "Miss is beautiful, and she looks even more radiant today with this outfit."
This old servant has seen many married daughters, but I have truly never seen anyone who can compare to Miss.
"You've all been showering me with honey today," Song Ruozhen chuckled, her mood bright and cheerful. No one dislikes being praised.
Gu Huan'er arrived early in the morning, and upon seeing Song Ruozhen dressed up, she immediately opened her mouth wide, "My God, cousin, you look so beautiful today!"
The jewelry His Highness the King of Chu sent is so exquisite. I thought I'd never seen anything so beautiful before, but even it seems less dazzling when worn on you. You are the most beautiful one!
Meng Qin and Yun Nianchu also arrived very early, and the room was immediately packed with people after everyone arrived.
They got together last night. After all, their best friend is getting married. Although they will still see each other often in the future, it will feel different.
"Seeing you all getting married one by one, and I still haven't made a move. I went home so late yesterday, trying to avoid my mother, but who would have thought she would be waiting for me?" Meng Qin sighed.
Yun Nianchu looked puzzled. "What are you waiting for me for?"
"Of course, she scolded me!" Meng Qin said helplessly. "She said that you are all getting married, but I can't even find a husband. I'll have to stay at home and become an old maid."