Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 247: He, So Entranced

Chapter 247: Chapter 247: He, So Entranced

Tonight was the banquet for Prince Yexuan’s birthday, and the princess consort, as the hostess of the evening, had been all smiles in the presence of all the guests.

That is, until she saw the woman brought by Feng Yexuan.

"Fourth... Your Loyal Brother intends for... this Miss Chu to sit with us?"

No matter how cultivated the princess consort was, she now had to sit with a concubine, and the smile on her face began to falter.

She didn’t completely lose her composure, all out of respect for Prince Yexuan’s dignity.

But who were the people seated here with them?

Since the princess consort of Prince He passed away two years ago, and Prince He had yet to remarry, even the most honored concubine in his residence didn’t qualify to sit here.

And Chu Qianli, she was just a concubine—didn’t the entire Imperial Family know that?

A concubine was expected to sit with them, the princess consorts and princesses, where did she get the authority?

The princess consorts of Prince Nan and the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Princesses’ complexions changed in an instant.

"Fourth Loyal Brother, I’ve heard that she is now a concubine," said the Eighth Princess with a look of grievance.

Although they didn’t dare to be presumptuous in front of Fourth Loyal Brother, even if he was overbearing, he shouldn’t humiliate someone like this!

Making it known that they, the princess consorts and princesses, had dined with a concubine, wouldn’t that lead to everyone looking down on them afterward?

"Fourth Loyal Brother, a concubine should be seated at..."

The chill in Feng Yexuan’s gaze made the Eighth Princess swallow her words back down.

Though she felt like crying out of frustration, the tears only swirled in her eyes, not daring to fall.

"If she’s a concubine, she’s a concubine; who can guarantee that the concubine won’t become the princess consort of Prince Yexuan again?"

It was Princess Feng Mingzhu who spoke up with a smile, taking Chu Qianli’s hand, "Little Lili, come, sit by me."

Chu Qianli merely looked at Feng Yexuan as if awaiting his command.

Such a docile demeanor.

Feng Yexuan gave her a cold glance, and he hadn’t heard a single word from the others around him.

The Princess Consort of Prince Yu was so angered she clasped the silk handkerchief tightly in her hand while the face of the Princess Consort of Prince Nan, though she said nothing, also wore a displeased expression.

The other princesses bit their lips, filled with anger they dared not express.

In the end, Feng Yexuan turned and walked away.

Without saying a word.

Nor needing to justify anything.

The person he had brought with him didn’t need anyone else’s arrangement regarding where to sit.

The Princess Consort of Prince Yu’s face turned green with anger—yet he was Prince Yexuan!

In the current court, only Prince He had the capability to contend with him.

The other princes, including their Prince Yu, always showed some trepidation in front of the eldest brother and Fourth Loyal Brother.

She, a mere wife of a prince, who dared to speak further?

After Feng Yexuan left, Chu Qianli then sat down beside Feng Mingzhu.

But the Princess Consort of Prince Yu remained standing in place, staring at Chu Qianli with an expression full of rage.

Now that Prince Yexuan had left, everyone’s gaze suddenly fell on Chu Qianli.

They didn’t dare to be reckless in front of Prince Yexuan, but surely, they could handle a mere concubine?

"Servants! Change this woman’s tableware!"

A maid immediately came over, glanced at the Princess Consort of Prince Yu, and quickly changed Chu Qianli’s utensils.

The cups, bowls, and chopsticks of everyone else were all carved from the finest white jade.

However, the set that had been switched before Chu Qianli was a servant’s porcelain cup.

And the very lowest quality earthenware at that, something even servants of slightly higher status would be reluctant to use.

The princesses finally smiled; at least their moods had improved somewhat.

"Indeed, people should use cups and bowls that suit their status. Otherwise, others might think that just by having the chance to sit with us, their worth has changed too."

Princess Eight was the happiest among them.

Originally, she didn’t have any particular opinion about Chu Qianli, considering her merely a lowly concubine unworthy of her attention.

But now, she was itching to see Chu Qianli destroyed.

She couldn’t stand the sight of her alive for a moment longer, as if her very breath soiled the surrounding environment.

"Isn’t that the truth?" Princess Seven said with malicious glee. "Second Sister-in-Law, you must make it clear. The wine we drink is not meant for a concubine like her."

"I heard her mother used to be a singing girl... tsk tsk, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, does it? She actually wants to replace the daughter of Lady Dragon and enjoy her blessings—truly nauseating behavior!"

"Ha, she is the same goods as her mother; they’re all cut from the same cloth!"

"Alright, let’s not say such unpleasant things. It’s a twist of fate for everyone to have the chance to sit together, so why be so harsh with our words?"

Feng Mingzhu interrupted, "Let’s talk about something else instead, lest our words reach Loyal Brother Four and make him unhappy."

Among the princesses present, she was the lowest in rank and didn’t dare to be too disrespectful in front of them.

She wouldn’t have spoken out if their words hadn’t been so offensive.

She tugged gently at Chu Qianli’s hand and whispered, "Don’t take it to heart."

Chu Qianli just nodded without saying a word.

The Princess Consorts of Yu and Nan were somewhat surprised.

It was said that this Miss Li had an incredibly strong-willed character.

They had assumed that given the intensity of the mockery, she would be furiously enraged.

And then, when everyone aligned their stories, it would appear as if she had provoked the issue herself.

Even if Yexuan, Prince of Xuan, had the intention to protect her, once the Emperor and Empress Dowager arrived, they would surely punish her.

The best outcome would be to drive her out!

After all, no one wanted to see such a lowly person at such a distinguished gathering.

But unexpectedly, despite the princesses’ harsh words reaching such a degree, Chu Qianli remained silent, appearing indifferent.

She had no reaction at all?

Could she be deaf?

"How has my house become so poor that we use these kinds of cups to entertain guests?"

Suddenly, a mild voice rang out.

Everyone turned their heads and immediately stood up, greeting "Loyal Brother, Second Brother!"

The speaker was Prince Yu, but Prince He followed just behind him.

"My Prince," Princess Consort Yu looked up only to meet her lord’s cold gaze, instantly feeling uneasy, "My Prince, she... she is just a maid..."

"If she is just a maid, then she shouldn’t have been seated with you all. But since you are seated together, you cannot treat her as an ordinary maid."

Prince Yu was somewhat angry.

The petty squabbles of women were being brought to his banquet.

To outsiders, this was plainly his joke!

Princess Consort Yu felt both angry and panicked, wronged to the point of wanting to weep.

She could only lower her head, quietly saying, "Yes, you are right, my Prince. I acknowledge my mistake."

Though she felt so aggrieved she could barely speak, she immediately ordered someone to return the original utensils to Chu Qianli.

"My unworthy wife has shown a lack of manners, Loyal Brother, please forgive the laughter."

However, the moment Prince Yu turned around, he unexpectedly saw Prince He, staring intently at a certain lady, apparently deaf to his words.

Prince He had his eyes fixed on Chu Qianli!

Watching her with such fascination!