Ch 57: Woof Woof
Princess Luo Jia pondered for a moment, feeling that her answer was quite conventional. Nodding would be agreement, but what would shaking her head mean?
She shook her head.
Forget it, it doesn’t matter.
“Crown Princess, what was your first impression of the Crown Prince?”
Meng Tingyue deliberated, “Quiet, cold, fierce.”
Hearing this, Princess Luo Jia abruptly raised her hand and slapped her thigh. The loud thud startled Meng Tingyue, who thought she had spoken incorrectly again.
Princess Luo Jia’s hand was not light, causing her to grimace, but she still sucked in a cold breath and said, “It’s okay, it’s okay. This is my agreement. I think Crown Princess’s words are quite right.”
Seeing that Meng Tingyue believed her, she turned around and continuously rubbed her leg that she had hurt.
At the same time, she felt a bit of exasperation. The Crown Prince left such a bad impression on the Crown Princess; no wonder he had to chase his wife for a whole book.
She wanted to see others have sweet love. She didn’t want to see an ascetic giving his wife a cold face, only to end up in a fiery mess later.
“Crown Princess, have you discovered any good qualities in the Crown Prince after your marriage?”
Meng Tingyue fell silent, seemingly trying hard to think of those so-called good qualities.
Finally, she tentatively said a word, “Handsome?”
Upon hearing this, Princess Luo Jia was stunned for a moment, then began to beat her leg.
Aaaaaah, she’s going crazy.
How can someone who’s been married for almost half a month only leave the impression of being good-looking?
Can this romance still continue? If not, I’ll take over! Why didn’t I transmigrate into the Crown Prince’s body? I would definitely have a good relationship.
While Princess Luo Jia felt exasperated, she also found that she couldn’t defeat the other party or control them, so she could only rage in place.
“Are…you alright?” Meng Tingyue’s fingers trembled slightly, wanting to reach out but hesitating. She was secretly apprehensive, fearing that her kindness would incur Princess Luo Jia’s anger and result in punishment.
“I, am, fine.” Princess Luo Jia smiled elegantly, each word seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth.
“I only hate that wooden block of an Imperial Brother! He actually ignores such a stunning beauty as the Crown Princess! That stone probably hasn’t even consummated the marriage yet.”
Hearing this, turbulent waves appeared in Meng Tingyue’s eyes, and she couldn’t calm down for a long time.
How could Princess Luo Jia’s words be so unrestrained and lacking the reserve of a young lady of a noble family! She clearly hasn’t left her family yet, how could she have such bold words!
Although she indeed hadn’t consummated the marriage, since the Crown Prince’s mania occurred on their wedding day, he has been staying in his study and hasn’t stepped into the wedding chamber.
Seeing her expression, Princess Luo Jia knew she had guessed correctly and gradually felt numb.
“There are many good things in the room. Crown Princess can go back and see if there’s anything you like.”
Meng Tingyue had already wanted to leave for some time. She felt that Princess Luo Jia’s emotions were strange, but she wasn’t relieved to leave.
“Luo Yi.”
With Princess Luo Jia’s soft call, a guard leaped down from a tree and stopped beside her.
“Crown Princess, rest assured, I’m fine.”
Meng Tingyue looked at the guard, speechless, only nodding dumbly and turning to leave.
Didn’t she say that only the two of them were here with no one else? Princess Luo Jia’s words cannot be entirely trusted!
After Meng Tingyue left, Princess Luo Jia couldn’t hold it in any longer.
“Luo Yi, do you think Imperial Brother is too much? Like a stone that can’t be warmed, leaving a great beauty un embraced to become an ascetic.”
“Crown Princess is really suffering with Imperial Brother. If it weren’t for, for…”
“Sigh, it’s so annoying. Why is living so hard?”
In Luo Yi’s eyes, Princess Luo Jia’s daily emotional ups and downs were as natural as the changing seasons.
He stood silently to one side, like a lifeless sculpture, treating the princess’s unrestrained words as the wind passing by his ears, without a trace.
Princess Luo Jia didn’t expect Luo Yi to respond; she just wanted to vent her emotions.
After a cup of tea, her mood gradually calmed down.
“Later, you write a letter for me. Just say that I’ve met with the Crown Princess and had a heart-to-heart talk with her. Then write a bunch of love words, saying that they are the Crown Princess’s heart’s words. Then stamp it with my seal and send it to Imperial Brother.”
“This subordinate obeys.” Luo Yi.
“Leave.”
“Woof, woof woof.”
“It’s just a puppy. Puppies are so cute. I love doing, woof, woof woof.”
Princess Luo Jia gently lifted her skirt, her steps light, murmuring fragmented words as she slowly walked back. Meng Tingyue returned to her room alone, attracting the attention of some people.
Among them was Meng Qingjiao.
“Eh, why did Elder Sister return alone? Could it be that you accidentally angered Princess Luo Jia outside, causing Her Highness to be unwilling to return with you?”
Meng Qingjiao didn’t lower her voice at all while finding a guard to introduce the situation.
Meng Tingyue was already unfazed by Meng Qingjiao’s habit of looking for excuses to cause trouble anytime, anywhere. She smiled faintly, her demeanor calm, “Princess Luo Jia wanted to admire the scenery outside for a while longer, and as This Palace felt unwell, I returned first.”
Meng Qingjiao had a seemingly concerned smile on her face and softly said, “But I don’t think Elder Sister looks unwell. If Elder Sister is unwell, Husband has an Imperial Physician nearby, who can check your pulse.”
Prince Qing also echoed, “Crown Princess, if you feel slightly unwell, I will immediately have someone summon Imperial Physician Wu to examine you.”
Meng Tingyue gently waved her hand, “It’s alright. This Palace knows her own body best. A little discomfort will be fine after resting for a while, there’s no need to trouble Imperial Physician Wu.”
This was just an excuse she made up. If she summoned the Imperial Physician, wouldn’t she be exposing herself?
Meng Qingjiao’s tactic of “using someone’s methods against them” was quite well-learned. This method was originally the trick she used to frame her last time, but she didn’t expect it to fall on herself.
Meng Qingjiao feigned joy, “I knew Elder Sister was fine.”
Meng Qingjiao’s words were interesting, implying that she was disliked by Princess Luo Jia.
Meng Tingyue’s gaze deepened, and she felt that the surrounding gazes had changed quality due to her words.
She chuckled, her words full of composure, “If Younger Sister is truly curious about whether there is a rift between This Palace and the Princess, you should wait for the Princess to return and ask. Being so anxious now, it makes people think that you have ulterior motives, showing concern yet actually guiding others to slander This Palace.”
Meng Qingjiao’s eyebrows furrowed for a moment, seemingly not expecting the situation to be turned around so easily.
“What are you saying, Elder Sister? Younger Sister is also worried about you…”
Meng Qingjiao’s hand was held by Prince Qing. Prince Qing knew that the situation had been reversed by Meng Tingyue’s few words, and it was pointless for Jiaojiao to say more, as it might cause trouble for herself.
“Since Crown Princess is fine, we are relieved. Jiaojiao was just worried and spoke carelessly. We hope Crown Princess won’t have a rift with us because of this.”
Meng Tingyue heard the support in his words and felt it was meaningless.
“Since Imperial Brother said so, it seems to be a misunderstanding. But if Younger Sister always speaks like this, it will inevitably cause people to misunderstand you as intentional. It’s fine if you meet someone as kind-hearted as This Palace, but if you meet someone with a quick temper…”
Tingyue paused slightly, a hint of enigmatic meaning in her smile, “Imperial Brother should keep a close eye on Younger Sister in the future, lest she accidentally cause trouble with her words.”
“You…” Qingjiao was about to retort, but her hand was suddenly gripped tightly by Prince Qing. Her heart tightened. Mistaking Prince Qing for siding with Meng Tingyue, a wave of resentment and anger surged through her.
Just then, Princess Luo Jia returned. Upon entering, she sensed the unusual atmosphere in the room, a faint smell of gunpowder seeming to permeate the air.
“What happened?”
