Chapter 1265 - 1074, Watching the Monkey Show
The group ate their meals with differing thoughts, occasionally glancing at the Emperor at the head seat. Seeing the Prince gently and affectionately feeding Daomang, their eyes flickered continuously with intrigue.
Across from the Second Prince and his consort sat Daohua and Xiao Yeyang.
Watching Xiao Yeyang skillfully pick out the dishes Yan Yiyi disliked and place more of her favorite foods before her, his natural gestures clearly showed he did such things often.
The Second Prince’s consort’s expression shifted slightly, and she couldn’t help but glance at the Second Prince beside her.
In the past, the Second Prince had treated her that well too, but ever since her elder sister-in-law offended the Emperor during her last visit, the Second Prince had become distant and cold, no longer as considerate and attentive as before.
Thinking of her humility and submissiveness in recent days, the Second Prince’s consort felt aggrieved. It was her sister-in-law who offended the Emperor, not her, yet the Second Prince blamed her for everything.
"I want to eat lion’s head meatballs."
Upon hearing Daomang’s crisp voice, the Second Prince’s consort unconsciously looked toward the head seat.
Seeing the Emperor smiling warmly as he fed the little girl, even forgetting to eat his own meal, a sudden idea formed in her mind.
The Second Prince was currently competing with the Crown Prince and others for the position of heir. The differences between them in other aspects weren’t significant, but now the competition centered on the Emperor’s favor.
If she could help the Second Prince win over the Emperor’s affection, his anger toward her might dissipate, wouldn’t it?
As the meal neared its end, Noble Consort An and others, seeing the Emperor doting on Daomang, began a wave of exaggerated compliments for the little girl.