The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 709: Chapter 709 The Royal Family Blooms Everywhere

Song Ci had long heard that the displaced Princess Chongyang was as beautiful as a fairy, and was curious about what kind of person she was.

Now, as the bridal veil was lifted, her true appearance was revealed to all the guests. Some were amazed, while others whispered in pity.

Her beauty was indeed remarkable, but it was only beauty that remained.

Song Ci sighed deeply; the delicate features of Princess Chongyang were secondary. It was her aura that was unforgettable, so subdued yet so serene.

In a room full of people, she stood gracefully, quietly at ease, as if ready to drift away with the wind at any moment.

She lacked vitality, merely existing in simplicity, akin to an elderly person peacefully awaiting the end.

Song Ci thought so, overwhelmed by an indescribable feeling, and a sigh escaped from his lips.

Sometimes, losing a country and dying immediately is better than enduring this present embarrassment, surviving only brings endless pain.

”Beautiful as she is, she lacks spirit,” Madam Wei whispered faintly.

Song Ci thought, if she were more spirited, she might suddenly take her own life before everyone, causing quite a headache for Emperor Chu.

However, that didn’t happen.

Song Ci watched as Prince Min led her away from the ceremonial hall, stepping into the bridal chamber.

As the ceremony concluded, attendants guided the guests to their seats.

At Prince Min’s grand wedding, a hundred tables were set, with guests divided by gender. Due to the prince’s noble status, the attendees were all wealthy or distinguished.

As Song Ci held an Imperial Decree of the first rank and was favored by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, she was not required to bow to anyone, and she naturally sat at the front table, along with Princess Anping and several princesses.

She glanced at them, her gaze lingering on their bellies, and smiled at Anping, saying, ”This year, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor will be overjoyed, with the royal family flourishing everywhere. You, Princess, will have to prepare ample gifts for these nephews and nieces.”

Princess Anping looked at the several pregnant princesses and smiled, ”As long as the royal family thrives, it’s my greatest wish to bestow generous gifts.”

”Aunt, you are most generous,” Consort Xiao praised the princess, then glanced warmly at Song Ci and said, ”Thanks to Madam Song’s health book, several sisters-in-law have shared good news one after another.”

”We are not as fortunate as you, Sister-in-law. Your mansion just welcomed the Imperial Grandson a few days ago, and I haven’t had the chance to congratulate you yet.”

It was Consort Yan who spoke, casting a side glance at Consort Xiao.

”That’s right, I heard Prince Xiao reported the joyous news to his father himself, and his father even bestowed a name,” Consort Zhou added with a smile.

A fleeting trace of displeasure crossed Consort Xiao’s eyes, but her face remained all smiles, ”Thank you, sisters-in-law. Consort Zhao is fortunate, and both the prince and I are very pleased. The child is robust and energetic, and the prince said that the Emperor remarked how much the child resembles him as a child.”

Consort Yan remarked, ”It’s a pity he’s not legitimate, otherwise his status would be inestimably noble!”

Consort Xiao was annoyed; the Imperial Grandson being born in Prince Xiao’s Mansion was a great joy, yet he was not her child.

Since giving birth to her eldest daughter, her belly had stayed still. Last year, she only focused on raising her daughter and nursing her own health, neglecting Consort Zhao by Xiao’s side, who incidentally became pregnant and hid it until the pregnancy was stable and even formed before announcing it. What was most hateful was that Prince Xiao found excuses and helped her keep it secret together.

He claimed it was to keep other mansions from meddling, to prevent a repeat of Consort Bai’s fate from Consort Zhou’s mansion, but damn, wasn’t it also to prevent her? This was still a slap to her face.