The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 998: Chapter 998: Admitting Fault and Cleaning Up the Mess

The Princess Consort Min and Princess Consort Ji returned to the Prince Min Mansion one after another with darkened expressions. It was impossible for people not to notice. Someone reported the incident to Prince Min, diligently explaining the whole sequence of events.

A hint of coldness and mockery flashed through Prince Min’s eyes. He dismissed his subordinates and, after some thought, first went to see the Princess Consort Min.

The Princess Consort Min had already changed out of her formal attire and was wearing casual clothing, sitting under the lamp reading scriptures. Seeing him, she stood up in surprise and paid her respects.

Prince Min waved his hand, gesturing for her to sit, and said, ”I heard that the Eldest Sister-in-law offended you. I came by to check on you specifically.”

The Princess Consort Min was momentarily stunned, then shook her head indifferently and said, ”I wouldn’t call it an offense. Your Highness is overthinking it. I wouldn’t take it to heart.” After a pause, she continued, ”I just worry if it might reach the Emperor’s ears and cause his displeasure. Your Highness might have to clean up after the Ji Family again.”

Cleaning up, as it were, was merely about covering for them.

She viewed this matter from the perspective of the Princess Consort. After all, the Ji Family was considered the maternal clan of Prince Min, and what the Ji Madam said was indeed somewhat outrageous.

Both emotionally and logically, Prince Min had to deal with this mess.

Prince Min looked at her for a long time and said, ”You are quite accustomed to this identity, the Princess Consort Min of the Great Qing. Have you already abandoned your past identity?”

The Princess Consort Min’s heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her eyes, saying, ”Now, everyone greets me as the Princess Consort Min rather than Princess Chongyang.”

In other words, it wasn’t she who abandoned it, but that Princess Chongyang had faded from people’s mouths.

Prince Min said nothing, stood up, and coldly said, ”Rest early.”

The Princess Consort Min stood up, followed him to the door, watched him exit the courtyard, and frowned. This person, she really couldn’t understand him.

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Princess Consort Ji felt inexplicably guilty and anxious upon hearing her son had arrived, not for any reason other than her natal family.

Other maternal clans somewhat supported their sons, but with them, it was always a hindrance and constant messes to clean up, which made Princess Consort Ji feel somewhat irritated and uncomfortable, feeling she owed her son something.

Prince Min entered, bowed to Princess Consort Ji, and said, ”I heard you were upset, mother. Don’t let it affect your health; it’s not worth it.”

Princess Consort Ji awkwardly said, ”Ze’er, you’ve heard about the foolish thing your Eldest Sister-in-law did.”

Prince Min sat down and sighed, ”Eldest Sister-in-law’s words were inappropriate; I’m afraid she transgressed greatly. Don’t worry, Mother. I’ll submit a card and enter the palace shortly to personally apologize to the Emperor.”

Princess Consort Ji’s face turned pale. Apologizing meant taking the blame.

This damn Liu, a true troublemaker.

”Must you go?” Princess Consort Ji was very distressed and said, ”Will the Emperor punish you?”

”The punishment on me would be light; I just fear that Brother Emperor might punish the entire Ji Family.”

Princess Consort Ji’s expression changed drastically, ”Impossible, isn’t it? She didn’t say anything!”

”Nothing explicitly, but the implication of treason is there, not to mention, Princess Anping was also present. It’s uncertain if Brother Emperor will summon her for questioning.” Prince Min said with implied meaning, ”Actually, if Brother Emperor wants to grasp me, even this minor matter could be escalated. As the saying goes, when a ruler wants a minister dead, the minister must die.”

Princess Consort Ji’s face turned completely white. Was it really this serious?

”Mother, Eldest Sister-in-law is a source of trouble. It’s best not to let her engage in social interactions to avoid implicating the entire Ji Family.” A glint of coldness flashed in Prince Min’s eyes.