Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage - Chapter 871

Chapter 871: Chapter 871: My Niece is of a Gentle Nature_1

The Prince of Wutong, priding himself on his noble birth, military strategy, and battlefield accomplishments, was unafraid of anyone, even when facing the Crown Prince.

As a military officer, he held in disdain those civil officials who did no more than move their mouths and pens.

Even the Senior Grand Secretary, Jiang Ruobai, wasn’t someone he held in high regard.

The only person he feared was Jiang Mubai.

Ten years prior, Jiang Mubai had beaten him, and there had been a large-scale conflict between them. It ended with the Prince of Wutong’s men being ruthlessly beaten by Jiang Mubai’s forces.

After that, the Prince of Wutong was thoroughly humbled.

He dared not challenge Jiang Mubai anymore.

Jiang Mubai was appointed as the top military officer in the Great Sheng Court, holding the position of Minister of War and the Grand Scholar of Wuying Hall.

“Let the General come in.”

The Emperor, with an expression of one awaiting a good performance, nodded for the Eunuch to bring in Jiang Mubai.

Jiang Mubai strode in confidently, sitting in the saddle, legs astride.

“Your servant pays respects to the Emperor, Your Highness the Empress.”

“Rise, quickly,” the Emperor said kindly, “Servant, give the General a seat.”

Jiang Mubai thanked the Emperor, stood, and turned to the Prince of Wutong without warmth or hostility, “How fortuitous to run into you here, Prince.”

The Prince of Wutong felt a chill down his spine under his gaze and laughed nervously, “It’s been a while, General. You’re as splendid as ever.”

“Spare me the flattery,” Jiang Mubai said bluntly, “I came to the palace to discuss military matters with the Crown Prince, but instead, I heard that my niece is ill due to someone’s actions. I would like to ask whether this is true or just rumours.”

The Empress laughed, “General, please calm down. This is not a significant matter. Two children were just playing.”

“Oh, so it is true then.”

Jiang Mubai sneered, “My niece is weak-natured, she can’t walk. She’s left alone in the Harem, it seems she is designed to be bullied by just anyone.”

The Empress faltered at his words, unable to laugh or cry.

Weak-natured?

She can’t walk?

Anyone can bully her?

You are a formidable General who shakes the three armies, how could you lie so blatantly?

All the noble women in the Harem are almost wiped out by her, who doesn’t avoid her like mice would a cat?

Your noble Concubine Xian is bedridden because of her.

The mere mention of the Princess Consort sends shivers down their spines.

The younger courtesans, including the two recent arrivals in the Harem, instead of serving the Emperor, spend their days finding out the Princess Consort’s preferences, doing everything they can to please her.

Is this even reasonable?

The Harem needs someone like Princess Ling’an to restrain her arrogance!

She shouldn’t think she’s the one in control here.

As the Empress foresaw, the defiant Princess Ling’an indeed caused a stir in the East Palace.

And the hitherto invincible Princess Consort finally met her match in the Harem, collapsing due to sheer frustration.

After Imperial Physician Dong examined the punished Princess Ling’an, he visited the ill Princess Consort and prescribed a prescription for her.

All this happened right under the eyes of the Empress.

She couldn’t refute Jiang Mubai’s ironic criticism.

Indeed, the Princess Consort was not in good health, and she was once unable to walk,

But she’s recovered now!

She’s been bullying the women in the Harem every day!

General, open your eyes and see!

The Empress tried her best to keep calm, and finally said, “General, you’re exaggerating. The Princess Consort is cherished by both the Emperor and the Crown Prince. Who would dare to bully her?”