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Chapter 27 Dare to bully the Princess? You'd better ask me if I'll allow it!

As Zhou Wei spoke, her gaze swept over the several illegitimate daughters of the Shen family, especially Shen Shuya, who was in the lead.

These people were trembling like leaves, and without thinking, they knelt down and kowtowed to Jiang Yueli.

"Please forgive me, Princess! Please forgive me, Princess!"

"It was my elder sister who was impolite and offended the Princess. I hope the Princess will forgive her for the sake of our father."

"Princess, spare my life!"

Looking at the row of Shen family daughters kneeling in front of her, Jiang Yueli's face was bitter. There was no need for such a big show!

Although Shen Shuqing disliked Shen Shuya, she was a saint to her family.

She always says she'll make those who bully her pay the price, but every time she lets them live a good life.

Finally, she even forgave her family members who had bullied her in the past and forced them to make dumplings.

Now, all the daughters of the Shen family are kneeling before him.

This is tantamount to trampling on the dignity of the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion!

It seems the feud with the Valley of Divine Healers is irreconcilable.

But Jiang Yueli pretended to be calm at the moment, and a faint arrogant expression appeared on her face.

"Since the daughters of the Shen family are pleading for your blind sister... then I will forgive Shen Shuqing for offending me, out of consideration for your sisterly bond."

The Shen family's illegitimate daughters looked at Jiang Yueli with tears in their eyes and kowtowed repeatedly.

Jiang Yueli approached Shen Shuqing, her gaze softening slightly.

“Miss Shen, please get up. Let’s just leave this matter at that.”

Shen Shuqing looked up, clutching her chest, and glared at Jiang Yueli with a venomous expression.

Are we just going to let it go like that?

So what is she planning to do after all this?

Isn't Jiang Yueli just relying on her status as the eldest princess?

One day, she will pull Jiang Yueli down from her pedestal!

"What the Princess says, I will keep in mind."

Hearing Shen Shuqing's reply through gritted teeth, Jiang Yueli felt a mix of emotions.

It seems this feud has been completely set in motion.

Shen Shuqing's grudge is the same as Wan Fengnian's grudge!

From this day forward, my life will be recorded in the name of the Divine Healer Valley.

Fortunately, he had beaten up Shen Shuqing beforehand, which relieved some of his anger.

Even if Wan Fengnian wanted to kill him now, he wouldn't feel as aggrieved as he did in his previous life.

However, given a second chance at life, Jiang Yueli still wants to live well first.

Even if we have to go head-to-head with the heroines of destiny, we can't let Wan Fengnian appear so soon!

After much thought, I can only try to find an opportunity to visit the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence in the future and offer them more rewards and appeasement.

After this incident, Jiang Yueli didn't want to stay any longer.

She said casually, "I'm tired," and then quickly fled the scene of the crime with Ziyu and Zhou Wei.

.........

Jiang Yueli returned to the princess's residence, still catching her breath.

Hongxiu suddenly came to report that someone from the palace had arrived!

A haughty palace maid was led into the main hall by Hongxiu.

After bowing to Jiang Yueli, he said, "Your Highness, the Empress has decreed that you be summoned to the palace tomorrow."

"Her Majesty the Empress has not seen you for many days and misses you dearly. Please come to the palace early tomorrow, Princess."

Jiang Yueli sat at the head of the table. After listening to the palace maid's words, her emotions, which had been fluctuating just now, immediately calmed down.

"Go and report to the Empress Dowager that I understand."

After the head palace maid left, Jiang Yueli's expression darkened.

Seeing this, Ziyu advised, "Princess, the Empress is, after all, the head of the harem... please be patient for now."

"Tomorrow when we go to the palace, we can also visit Consort Li!"

Jiang Yueli, however, showed little interest.

Consort Li was her birth mother, yet she was not close to her at all.

What Consort Li cared about was the Third Prince, Jiang Yuelin...

No, actually, that's not quite right.

What Consort Li cared about most was her serene and gentle Empress sister!

Where would I rank?

"Forget it. My mother has no feelings for me. When we meet, she just says the same old things. I'm tired of hearing them."

"It's nothing more than telling me to be respectful to the Empress, to submit to the Crown Prince, and to be tolerant and humble towards Jiang Yuelin..."

"I've heard these words since I was a child, and I'm tired of hearing them."

Ziyu and Hongxiu exchanged a glance and sighed inwardly.

At this moment, Jiang Yueli instructed, "Zhou Wei, you will come to the palace with me tomorrow."

Day two.

On the luxurious carriage entering the palace.

Zhou Wei kept curiously observing the Great Zhou Imperial City the whole way.

Wherever the Princess's carriage passed, everyone gave way, displaying its impressive grandeur!

Zhou Wei turned around and saw Jiang Yueli leaning against the window, lost in thought.

"Does the princess not wish to enter the palace?"

Jiang Yueli said calmly, "The palace is not a good place. If I had to choose, I would rather live in the princess's residence for the rest of my life."

Zhou Wei remained noncommittal; royal families are ruthless!

It's really not very interesting to spend your whole life in such a tiny place as the palace.

It's best to leave home and establish your own household.

The joy of living alone can only be known by experiencing it.

However, before she married and established her own household, the Great Zhou Dynasty only had Princess Jiang Yueli.

Other princesses could only establish their own residence upon marriage.

The carriage slowly entered the imperial city, and the group disembarked and walked to the inner palace.

Ziyu followed behind Jiang Yueli and asked in a low voice, "Princess, shouldn't we go to the Empress's place first?"

Jiang Yueli glanced at Ziyu with a cold expression.

Ziyu immediately shut her mouth and stopped talking.

When they arrived at a palace inscribed with the words "Autumn Flower Palace," Zhou Wei's heart stirred.

Qiuhua Palace was the residence of Consort Li, the birth mother of Princess Jiang Yueli.

Unexpectedly, although Jiang Yueli said that Consort Li didn't care about her, the first person to visit her after entering the palace was still Consort Li!

Without waiting for anyone to announce her arrival, Jiang Yueli went straight inside.

The furnishings inside Qiuhua Palace were simple and unpretentious, unlike what one would expect from the residence of a favored concubine.

As soon as they entered, they saw a woman dressed in blue palace attire, intently embroidering.

Jiang Yueli softly called out, "Mother."

The woman then came to her senses and turned her head.

What a beautiful and charming face!

However, despite her striking beauty, her eyes revealed a hint of vulnerability.

Upon seeing Jiang Yueli, he showed little joy, and even appeared somewhat indifferent.

Jiang Yueli seemed to be used to it; after bowing, she sat down directly.

Consort Li Wanrong put down her needlework and sat in the main seat.

"Mancui, serve the princess tea."

Upon receiving the order, the head palace maid immediately bowed her head and withdrew to make arrangements.

Consort Li then asked, "Why have you come to the palace today?"

Jiang Yueli's eyes darkened: "Does this mean that I cannot enter the palace to see my mother if I have nothing to do?"

Consort Li choked for a moment, and her expression turned somewhat displeased.

Jiang Yueli ignored her and instead looked at a pile of embroidery in the hall.

"Mother, making these things will strain your eyes. Just have the servants do whatever you need."

Consort Li, however, was dissatisfied and said, "What do you know? These patterns were all requested by Her Majesty the Empress. My sister said my embroidery skills were good, so she entrusted them to me! Servants are clumsy and don't understand my sister's preferences at all."

Jiang Yueli was speechless. Since she couldn't persuade him, she decided not to try again.

But then Consort Li said, "Yesterday your brother came to the palace and said he was wronged by you."

"And what did he say? He was kicked several times by a palace maid and slapped a few times! That's utter nonsense!"

"Yue Li, you have received your father's permission to establish your own residence as soon as possible. You must not indulge your servants like this."

"How dare a mere servant girl kick and injure a prince? What kind of behavior is this?"

Zhou Wei was lost in thought.

As Consort Li became more and more agitated, she gradually came to her senses.

Yo!

The eldest princess's biological mother seems to be criticizing herself, doesn't she?

This idiot third prince is quite the mama's boy.

He was kicked twice, slapped a few times, and then stuck in the earthenware jar.

He was kicked into the air again, and then kicked around like a football a few times!

What's the big deal?

Is this really worth coming to Consort Li to complain about?

Moreover, judging from Consort Li's demeanor, it seems she intends to hold me accountable!

Zhou Wei couldn't help but look at Jiang Yueli.

I wonder if Jiang Yueli will hand herself over?

Consort Li continued her nagging: "Yue Li, if you don't know how to manage your subordinates, then hand over that Zhou something, I think her name is Zhou Wei, to me, and I will take care of her for you."

"If I keep such an unruly servant by my side, wouldn't she just cause you trouble?"

"I refuse to believe that after being sent to the Censorate, there will still be servants who cannot learn the rules."

As Li Fei spoke, she looked up at what was behind Jiang Yue Li.

Seeking validation, he asked, "You two agree, right?"

Ziyu was somewhat embarrassed, and could only bite the bullet and reply, "Your Majesty... is right!"

Consort Li then looked at Zhou Wei, who nodded in return, appearing humble and respectful.

"Your Highness is right. Those who do not know the rules should not serve the Princess."

"This servant believes that a qualified servant should always put the safety of the Princess first."

"To address the princess's urgent needs, to understand her thoughts, and to help her resolve her troubles."

"If anyone displeases the princess, this servant should step forward and deal with him immediately!"

"Your Highness, rest assured, with me here, anyone who dares to bully my princess will have to ask me, Zhou Wei, if I'm not allowed to."

As Jiang Yueli listened, she couldn't help but lower her head to suppress her laughter, her shoulders trembling.

Consort Li nodded in satisfaction!

Although I felt that this palace maid spoke rather crudely and shallowly, she was extremely loyal.

It seems he still possesses some skills...

only.

Consort Li recalled Zhou Wei's words from earlier.

Something seems off...

"Wait, what did you just say your name was?"