Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife-Chapter 1149 - 1146: Clinging to Power

Chapter 1149 -1146: Clinging to Power

“We’re all family here; Tang Beauty, just speak your mind.” Her Highness the Elder Princess said in a calm voice.

Tang Rou wanted to say something, but then she heard Nanny Song say with a smile that was not quite a smile, “Tang Beauty, Her Highness has shown you great courtesy. As long as what you say today is true and can help the Elder Princess, naturally, whatever rumors are out there, the Princess’ Mansion will not bother with them. But if Tang Beauty is making up excuses to lie, then do not blame Her Highness…”

The rest of her words were unnecessary; Tang Rou understood their meaning. She took a deep breath, paid her respects first, and then said, “Your Highness, this concubine dares not tell a lie in this matter. If Your Highness believes this concubine, then sending someone to follow the Young Prince would verify the truth of this concubine’s words.”

“This concubine only knows someone wants to harm the Princely Heir, but does not know the exact timing. Thus, this concubine can only remind Her Highness the Elder Princess. This concubine dares not hide anything.”

“And how did you come to know about this matter?” The Elder Princess put down her teacup. It appeared not to be an interrogation, but her attitude was very assertive. If Tang Rou made even a slight mistake in her response, it would provoke Her Highness’s suspicion.

Tang Rou: “Your Highness, this concubine usually likes to sit for a while in the Duo Bao Pavilion. It was there that I happened upon Aunt Qiao and accidentally overheard, but this concubine was the only one who heard it at the time, so there’s no proof.”

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“However, as it concerns the safety of the Young Prince, this concubine would rather be cautious. That’s why I took such a risk to bring the message to Your Highness.” After uttering these words, Tang Rou did not dare to say more. Her breathing even grew tense for a moment. She knew she had no evidence, but the Elder Princess had nothing to hold against her either. This matter relied on a gamble; she was betting that the Elder Princess would guard against Aunt Qiao because of her warning and save the Young Prince. Then her advice would be true, and as for the details, no one would care. Even if Aunt Qiao denied it, but with the incident having occurred, just as she said, Aunt Qiao’s words could only be false, and no one would believe her.

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Nevertheless, Tang Rou believed that as long as it wasn’t related to Ye Muyu or Chu Heng, it had to be true.

For instance, the epidemic and floods in South State indeed occurred because Chu Heng’s position affected some aspects, but the events did truly take place.

It’s just a shame that before the situation in South State unfolded, Duke Zheng was not willing to believe what she said, thus missing such a good opportunity to distinguish himself.

However, she believed that there would definitely be more opportunities to achieve distinction later on.

For now, establishing a relationship with the Elder Princess was the most important matter for her!

“Since that’s the case, let us then proceed to the front hall where the banquet will continue.” The Elder Princess got up, and Nanny Song promptly helped straighten her gown.

Tang Rou quickly stood up as well, following the Elder Princess outside.

The ongoing banquet appeared harmonious, but it was all in front of the Elder Princess.

As soon as everyone heard the announcement, “Her Highness the Elder Princess has arrived,” they all breathed a sigh of relief and hastily stood up.

“We pay our respects to Her Highness the Elder Princess.”

Everyone followed suit in paying homage.

“Please rise, everyone. Since today’s banquet celebrates the winter day, let’s keep things informal.” The Elder Princess walked down the middle to the head of the room, while Tang Rou returned to the Liu family’s seating area. From the seating arrangement, the Qi family was on the front left side, while the Liu family was on the right.

Both families held high status in the capital, yet Tang Rou was seated in front of Madam Liu.

This seating may seem trivial, but it’s quite delicate.

It signified that the Elder Princess valued Tang Beauty more than Madam Liu.

Madam Li was furious yet did not dare to express it. She had no choice but to forcibly contain her anger. But the three young misses of the Liu family also did not dare to offend Tang Rou in the presence of the Elder Princess and had to tolerate it.