Chapter 163 - 161: What Kind of Relative Does She Count As?
After Gao Zheng left, Haitang’s expression grew grim. "Madam, the Crown Princess Consort summons you to the palace at a time like this—it’s likely related to the incident at the night market inn two days ago. I’m afraid she intends no good."
"I’ve even been to the Heavenly Prison; what is there to fear about the Eastern Palace? If I don’t go, I’d be giving them reason to belittle me." Shen Yinning adjusted her hairpin and said, "Bring me a change of clothes. We’re entering the palace."
The Eastern Palace’s scenery remained the same as it had been years ago.
The only difference was that Lu Ying’s pavilions and halls now housed more delicate wives and concubines.
Shen Yinning stepped into the grand hall and greeted respectfully, "This humble woman pays respects to the Crown Princess Consort."
Shen Yunxi rolled her eyes.
She had already heard about the night market affair. She suspected it was Shen Yinning, that vile woman, who had orchestrated the entire thing—ruining Lu Qianqian’s reputation and binding Lu Qianqian and her second brother together irreversibly.
In the past, she had very much wanted Lu Qianqian to marry her second brother.
But now that Lu Qianqian’s reputation was thoroughly tarnished, how could she possibly be worthy of her second brother?
Although she resided in the palace, she knew full well the commoners in the Capital were gossiping about how Lu Qianqian was licentious, shameless, and wanton. It was pitiful that her second brother, born into such a noble family with such a bright future, now had to wed such a woman!