Chapter 1595 - 1442: The Fake Commandery Princess 52
At this moment, after being pierced by Ye Shuangshuang, Qin Muchen’s expression immediately turned unpleasant. Ye Shuangshuang acted as if she was unaware, leisurely strolled over to a bench by the artificial hill and sat down.
This spot was perfect for admiring the beautiful scenery of the lotus pond built around the rockery. On the other side, Qin Muchen suppressed the fire in her heart.
Following her, she sat next to Ye Shuangshuang and said, "I have no patience for those mundane matters. But Sister Shuangshuang, aren’t you helping mother set up the banquet? How come you’re here too?"
Ye Shuangshuang replied indifferently, "That, I’m not proficient in these; it’s really boring. I’d rather spend the time reading medical books."
Qin Muchen still smiled on the surface, but inwardly ground her teeth. She desperately wished to take charge of the household affairs, yet Ye Shuangshuang treated it with such triviality, making Qin Muchen feel stifled.
Feeling stifled deep down, Qin Muchen couldn’t help but speak with some sharpness: "Sister Shuangshuang is truly carefree. But doesn’t being so dismissive of managing affairs worry you that your future husband might not be pleased?"
Ye Shuangshuang looked at Qin Muchen with a calm gaze and said softly, "I am a Princess; servants will attend to everything. There are plenty of people skilled in managing affairs among the help, so why should I bother?"
With one sentence stating she is a Princess, Qin Muchen was provoked into a fit of anger, feeling a wave of rage rushing to her head, even sensing a mocking ridicule in Ye Shuangshuang’s calm gaze.
Qin Muchen said nothing, just stared at Ye Shuangshuang, while Ye Shuangshuang lowered her head playing with the sachet hanging on her waist. Her fingertip gave it a gentle flick, releasing a subtle and elusive fragrance.
The silence from Ye Shuangshuang drove Qin Muchen’s anger skyward, she couldn’t help but angrily shout, "Ye Shuangshuang, is being a Princess such a big deal? So you came back to Prince Nan Mansion to flaunt it."
Ye Shuangshuang raised her head and looked at Qin Muchen with a surprised expression: "What do you mean by that? I returned to Prince Nan Mansion only because I missed my parents, where is the flaunting? What am I flaunting?"
Qin Muchen, eyes red, stared at Ye Shuangshuang; she wouldn’t take in Ye Shuangshuang’s explanations. To Qin Muchen, as long as Ye Shuangshuang appeared glamorous in front of her, it was flaunting.
Flaunting that her parents favored her, the adopted daughter, flaunting that she, despite being the legitimate Commandery Princess of Prince Nan Mansion, had to fuss over the nest-stealing adopted daughter.
The more she thought, the more she hated. Qin Muchen couldn’t help but grit her teeth at Ye Shuangshuang: "Still claiming not to flaunt, when you have your own Princess Mansion, why do you choose to reside in Prince Nan Mansion instead?!"
Before Ye Shuangshuang could explain, Qin Muchen roared down the rest: "You just want to flaunt in front of me, flaunting your princess title, so that our parents pay more attention to you!
Don’t think I don’t know those dirty thoughts in your heart, you can’t bear the wealth of Prince Nan Mansion, you want to cling to our Prince Nan Mansion’s power.
Let me tell you, I am Prince Nan Mansion’s biological daughter, you’re just a crow that won’t leave despite occupying the nest! Who knows how you got the princess title, maybe you used some underhanded means!
Watching Ye Shuangshuang’s face growing paler, Qin Muchen’s rant was uninhibited, feeling that all the pent-up grievance within was unleashed.
Just as Qin Muchen was about to vent more of her long-repressed anger, a sudden roar from behind interrupted: "Enough!"
Turning around, Qin Muchen realized that somehow, a crowd had gathered around; by the path near the rockery stood over ten girls, leading them was Princess Anping.
Seeing Princess Anping, Qin Muchen nearly fainted; she realized that all her words had been overheard! At this thought, Qin Muchen’s vision darkened.
Especially after seeing Princess Anping’s gleaming, satisfied eyes from hearing juicy gossip, Qin Muchen felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.
With Princess Anping hearing all her scolding words meant for Ye Shuangshuang, Qin Muchen couldn’t bear to imagine what her reputation would become!
While anxious after seeing Princess Anping, what truly struck fear into Qin Muchen’s heart was the reproachful gaze of Zhao Wan behind her.
The surge of anger dissipated, and Qin Muchen now fully sobered up from her prior outburst.
She couldn’t comprehend why she suddenly uttered those words—she was meant to feign friendliness towards Ye Shuangshuang, so why did she say such things?
Zhao Wan was nearly driven mad by this foolish daughter; she deeply regretted her prior softness allowing Qin Muchen to stay.
She should have sent her to the estate, at least it wouldn’t offend Ye Shuangshuang, wouldn’t become a laughingstock!
Despite her rage, Zhao Wan had to calm herself and promptly deal with the mess Qin Muchen caused. Zhao Wan glanced at Princess Anping, and felt a headache.
This big-mouthed, yet a commandery princess—how could she be made to keep silent?
Princess Anping, being observant, instantly noticed Zhao Wan’s urge to keep her quiet.
How could that be? Such juicy gossip ought to be shared for everyone’s amusement rather than kept to oneself.
Thus, before Zhao Wan could speak, Princess Anping directly said: "Oh, Princess, it seems you have family matters to attend to here in the mansion. I shall not stay to be an eyesore; I take my leave now."
Not waiting for Zhao Wan to respond, Princess Anping turned abruptly and left, swift enough that Zhao Wan couldn’t even call her back.
The accompanying young ladies exchanged glances, then uniformly bowed to Zhao Wan and took their leave, running after Princess Anping.
Zhao Wan took a deep breath, feeling a headache from anger; even such people can become a commandery princess—so unrefined!
After venting her anger, Zhao Wan still needed to think of a way to solve the issue. The status of Prince Nan Mansion and Prince Anping Mansion was comparable; asking Princess Anping to keep quiet couldn’t be achieved by Prince Nan Mansion alone.
Yet if Ye Shuangshuang, the Princess Renxin, would speak, in addition to Prince Nan Mansion’s influence, Prince Anping would surely prevent his family from talking recklessly.
With that in mind, Zhao Wan intended to ask Ye Shuangshuang to help her send a letter to Prince Anping Mansion, but when she looked up, she saw Ye Shuangshuang watching her with a somber face.
Seeing Zhao Wan’s gaze, Ye Shuangshuang spoke with great sorrow: "Mother, I, I have already troubled Prince Nan Mansion for days now, I shall return to my Princess Mansion."
Only then did Zhao Wan remember, earlier Qin Muchen had spoken very harshly to Ye Shuangshuang. Zhao Wan hurried to comfort Ye Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, what is this about? Prince Nan Mansion is your home, how can you leave!
Muchen, this girl, has been spoiled by me; she speaks without thinking, don’t take it to heart. If you are upset, mother will severely punish her to let you vent."