Listening to her daughter's heartfelt words, the pregnant Lady Hou went on a killing spree.

Princess Changping naturally did not refuse, but stopped after taking a few steps.

"Lady of Anshun Marquis, you will come along as well."

The women present were unaware that the two had reconciled. When Princess Changping called out to Lady Ji, they couldn't help but cast sympathetic glances at her.

Ji Yue Ru really didn't want to be the center of attention, but she had no choice but to follow Princess Changping's call.

Seeing that not only Princess Changping had come, but also Princess Pingyi, Madam Fang became even more confident about what she was going to do today.

With two witnesses present, even if the master wanted to suppress the matter once it came to light, he would have to see if these two would agree.

[Mother, Mother, we really made the right choice coming here today. I just saw Madam Fang.]

As we guessed before, Fang Qian and her daughter must have found out about Fang Rou's relationship with Liu Xun, and today they're putting it out in the open.

Princess Changping had just sat down when a cheerful child's voice reached her ears.

She carefully examined Ji Shi, who seemed to be in a very good mood. Then she looked at Ping Yi's face, which was exactly the same as before.

If that's the case, then she, like everyone else, couldn't hear the voice of the child in Ji's womb.

Princess Changping found it very strange. Last time, she thought it might be because she was a member of the royal family and had a trace of the dragon's aura.

It's strange that the Prince of Qingyang's family, who are considered members of the royal family, couldn't hear it.

Princess Changping was so curious about the thoughts of the child in Ji's womb that she overlooked what An'an had just said.

What kind of relationship can a man and a woman have when they get together? It's all about sex.

Pingyi was not surprised at all that Changping had called Ji Shi along. The two of them did not get along at all, or rather, Changping simply disliked Ji Shi.

Whenever the two met at a banquet, Changping would make things difficult for Ji Shi. At this time, Pingyi had completely forgotten the things her mother had told her.

"By the way, my elder sister, I heard that you and Lin Mufeng seem to be getting back together. Is something good coming soon?"

If that's the case, don't forget to invite your sister to your wedding.

Pingyi didn't think there was anything wrong with her saying it in front of Ji Shi.

"Don't say that again. I'm not interested in Marquis Anshun right now."

Pingyi paused, her hand holding the round fan still.

"That shouldn't be the case. Just a few days ago I heard that you and Marquis Anshun were inseparable at the poetry gathering you hosted. How could things have changed so much in just a few days?"

"I don't think it's worth it to get a product that's been used by who-knows-how-many people. It's better to find a young and tender virgin."

"Oh, my dear sister, how could you tell me such things?"

Pingyi said she was embarrassed, but her expression showed no sign of embarrassment at all.

Princess Changping is really overthinking things. Princess Pingyi is much more carefree in private than she is. She doesn't like men, she only likes women.

Did you see her two personal maids, Mother? Their looks and charm are exactly what Princess Pingyi prepared for her.

The two of them served her during the day and warmed her bed at night; they were truly never idle.

"puff!"

Princess Changping, who had just taken a sip of tea, heard An'an's thoughts and suddenly spat out the tea.

This was terrible for Ji Yueru, who was sitting opposite her. Fortunately, Princess Changping lowered her head at the critical moment, and the tea that was sprayed out only splashed onto Ji Yueru's skirt, instead of spraying her head and face.

This made the ladies present feel embarrassed for Lady Ji.

In fact, Ji Yueru was also shocked by what An'an said. In her previous life, Princess Pingyi never revealed any big secrets until her death, so she really didn't know about this.

Because of the shocking incident involving Princess Pingyi, Princess Changping seemed less surprised when she sprayed tea on Princess Pingyi's skirt.

"I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean it."

Ji Yueru could tell whether Princess Changping was acting on purpose or not, but the others felt that Princess Changping's words were a bit like killing someone's spirit.

If this isn't intentional, then what would constitute intentional?

It's unclear whether Ji's marriage to the Marquis of Anshun was a stroke of luck or misfortune.

"Elder sister, why are you apologizing to her? It's her good fortune that you've taken a liking to her man; others would love to have such a blessing."

"Alright, Pingyi, don't make that kind of joke again."

Seeing that Princess Changping's expression was not quite right, Pingyi stopped pressing Ji Shi for attention.

Ji Yueru got up.

"Excuse me, Your Majesty."

"Go."

Those attending the banquet would bring spare clothes, and most of them were the same style and color.

Zhiyi helped her mistress put on a cloak and leave the warm room. Following the directions of the Fang family's maid, they went to the nearby clean room.

On the way, Zhiyi felt indignant on behalf of his wife.

"Madam, Princess Changping is really something. Why does she keep harping on you? The Marquis doesn't even look at you anymore. Let her have it if she wants."

[Mother, there's someone behind the plum tree.]

"I understand!"

Ji Yueru raised her voice by two decibels, startling Zhiyi.

"lady."

"We're not at the Marquis of Anshun's residence now. If someone else hears what you say, I won't be able to protect you."

"Madam, I understand."

Shuyi looked at Zhiyi with some concern, but said nothing.

As the three servants walked away, a figure emerged from behind a plum tree nearby—it was Fang Rou.

"Miss, the maidservant by the side of the Marquis of Anshun's wife is really courting death, daring to spread rumors about Princess Changping everywhere."

"She's useless too, she can't even keep her own man."

"What you say is true, Miss."

"Let's go see Princess Changping."

As a concubine's daughter, Fang Rou had no chance of getting close to Princess Changping. But now, thanks to what the maidservant of Lady Ji said, Fang Rou had found a way to get close to Princess Changping.

As for whether Lady Ji lives or dies, that's none of her business.

"An'an, do you know who's hiding behind the plum tree?"

[I know, it's Fang Rou's mistress and servant.]

I could tell from the last time I saw Fang Rou at the poetry gathering that she was a restless person. I imagine she'll use Zhiyi's words as a stepping stone to climb up to the Princess today.

"If the princess makes things difficult for you later, just remember that you didn't say anything just now, understand?"

"Madam, I have noted it down."

When Ji Yueru changed her clothes and returned to the Aige Pavilion, she noticed that the ladies of the various families looked at her with even more pity than before.

This is Fang Rou taking action.

"Madam, my princess requests your presence."

No sooner had the thought crossed her mind than Princess Changping's personal maid came to invite her.

Ji Yueru had no choice but to go forward again with her maid.

At this moment, Fang Rou stood next to Princess Changping, looking smug.

"Madam Hou, I just overheard Miss Fang saying that you and your maid were gossiping about me. Is that true?"

"I hope Your Highness will understand that neither I nor the maidservant beside me have ever said a single bad word about Your Highness."

"Madam, stop trying to deny it. My maid and I heard it with our own ears by the plum grove just now. How could it be false?"

Ji Yueru didn't give Fang Rou a friendly look.

"Given Miss Fang's character, the veracity of her words remains to be verified."