"Hm? Why has the Princess Consort not answered? Could it be that you are trying to find excuses for yourself? Or perhaps you have a guilty conscience?"
The Crown Prince's gaze was sharp, his aura chillingly oppressive.
An Dongzhang's legs nearly gave out in fright. His eyes darted about as he hurriedly forced a smile and explained.
"I pray Your Highness, the Crown Prince, quell your anger. I was delayed by a matter today and was thus not at the mansion. The moment I received the Princess's summons, I immediately rushed back to the Princess Mansion on horseback."
"Furthermore, my affection for the Princess is as vast as the heavens and earth. It's just… the Princess does not like me attending to her, so…"
It was best to stop there; saying more would be pointless.
Luo Ranran snorted coldly. [Damn you, scumbag father. It's a pity I'm still an unborn baby, otherwise I would definitely cut off that filthy tool you use for your crimes.]
Qingyang Princess: …It shall be arranged!
The Crown Prince's eyes lit up. …Sister's idea isn't bad. He'll borrow it.
"Shut your mouth for Gu!"
The Crown Prince's eyes turned icy, his glare shooting straight at An Dongzhang. "What a fine An Dongzhang you are. While defending yourself, you also try to point the finger at my Aunt. Do you truly believe the Luo Imperial Family are all fools?"
Luo Ranran complained wearily in her heart: [But of course. The Luo Imperial Family are indeed all fools. Other people's brains are for increasing intelligence, but the Luo Imperial Family's brains are just for increasing their height.]
[The thought that not a single member of the Luo Imperial Family meets a good end—killed, poisoned, deceived, or imprisoned—and that even the emperor's throne is usurped by a villain, gives This Baby a massive headache.]
Slap!
With grim faces, the aunt and nephew duo of Qingyang Princess and the Crown Prince slammed their palms on the table at the same time. Their hearts were filled with shock and fury, and they began to harbor deep doubts about themselves.
Could it be that they… really were fools?
An Dongzhang shuddered violently, his face utterly terrified. He quickly dropped to his knees, the unease in his heart reaching its peak.
"Princess, Your Highness the Crown Prince, I've been wronged! Every word I've said is true. I implore Your Highnesses to see the truth."
In any case, he would deny it to the death.
He was the dignified Second Young Master of Duke Anguo's Mansion. Even if he did something wrong, the imperial family wouldn't dare to take his head so easily.
Luo Ranran clenched her little fists in anger. [See the truth! Truth my ass.]
[Saying you were delayed by some matter… wasn't it just that you were getting hot and heavy with that little vixen outside, unable to control that short, thin, and useless little caterpillar of yours!]
[You probably don't even know!]
[On the surface, that little vixen acts like she loves you to death, but behind your back, she scorns you for being a useless piece of trash who can't satisfy her at all.]
[She really gets around. Often, the moment you leave, her several lovers show up right after…]
[Tsk, tsk, even that illegitimate daughter you dote on so much isn't your flesh and blood at all. You scumbag, you deserve to be cuckolded.]
The Little Ginseng Sprite was exceptionally agitated and began a tirade of curses.
[Scumbag, your skin is thicker than the city walls! How dare that foul mouth of yours, which spews nothing but filth, claim your affection for Mother is as vast as the heavens and earth.]
[Yuck, This Baby just wants to puke all over you.]
[Of all the thousands of weapons in the myriad worlds, you just had to learn the sword. Of all the sword styles, you chose the ignoble ones. Of all the ignoble moves, you had to learn the Drunken Sword. You didn't learn the bronze or iron sword, but insisted on the silver sword.]
[Congratulations on mastering the ultimate martial art, commonly known as the unity of man and sword—making you the most despicable of the despicable!]
Guagua clasped its hands to its heart, utterly impressed and full of admiration.
Question: Who has the best cursing skills?
Answer: In the mortal realm's Tianqi Kingdom, Luo Ranran is the strongest!
Qingyang Princess: …Baby, be good. We're a gentle and cute little darling, alright!
The Crown Prince: …Mm, these curses sound exceptionally refreshing.
Ah! Gu's little sister is truly extraordinary.
A cold smile touched the corners of Qingyang Princess's lips. Her gaze towards the cuckolded An Dongzhang was one of utter contempt.
"Rong Momo, bring that basket of tangerines over for our Princess Consort to have a taste. These are the very tangerines he picked himself. We can't let them go to waste."
"Right away, Your Highness." Rong Momo carried the basket of tangerines and, leading the four head maidservants, Meilan and the others, instantly surrounded An Dongzhang.
"Princess Consort, please eat. Don't let it go to waste!"
Rong Momo's smile was kind, but her eyes were ice-cold.
"No, I won't eat them!" An Dongzhang's face paled in horror.
His poisoning plot had been exposed!
Rong Momo sneered and personally peeled a tangerine, handing it to An Dongzhang. "Come now, Princess Consort. My Highness cannot accept such a token of your affection. This sentiment is something only you can enjoy for yourself."
An Dongzhang's face was filled with terror. He swatted the peeled tangerine away and roared, "Get away! You're just a lowly servant. You have no right to speak here."
With that, he turned to Qingyang Princess with a pleading look.
"Princess, what are you doing? I know you don't have the slightest affection for me, but no matter what, I am still your husband in name. Princess, you can't be so heartless."
"Heartless?"
Qingyang Princess laughed in fury. She looked down on An Dongzhang as if he were an ant.
"An Dongzhang, this princess does not stoop to schemes and conspiracies, nor did I intend to pursue the matter of you framing me and ruining my reputation back then.
"I had originally planned to let things be for the rest of our lives, but your ambition is boundless.
"Not only did you want to kill both me and my child, but you also wanted to use that bastard of yours to replace my child and rightfully take everything that belongs to me.
"Hmph, you reap what you sow. If you must blame someone, blame your own overwhelming ambition. You never should have harbored the intent to harm others."
"You, how could you know of my plans?" An Dongzhang's pupils shrank abruptly. He stammered, "And also, Jiao'er is not a bastard! She is clearly my own flesh and blood, my only flesh and blood."
An Dongzhang was panicking inside.
He had clearly taken every precaution. Why did Luo Shihan still manage to get a hold of evidence against him? This shouldn't be!
"Your own flesh and blood? Are you sure?"
Qingyang Princess shot him a mocking glance. "Tsk, tsk, you useless piece of trash. If you must blame someone, blame yourself for not being able to satisfy Li Xiangxiang. Besides you, she has plenty of other men. One, two, three, four, five…"
The damage wasn't great, but the humiliation was extreme.
"Impossible! Don't you dare slander Xiangxiang." An Dongzhang's eyes were wide with fury. He gritted his teeth, but his hands trembled uncontrollably.
He didn't believe it!
He absolutely refused to believe that the gentle and lovely Xiangxiang would find other men behind his back.
But Luo Shihan spoke with such certainty. Could it be that his Xiangxiang had truly betrayed him?
Qingyang Princess sneered repeatedly. "Whether you believe it or not is your business. Don't be in a hurry; this princess will naturally send you to ask your dear Xiangxiang in person.
"For now, it's time for you to eat the tangerines. This princess commands you to eat every last one."
Hmph, this was just the beginning.
Her revenge was far from over.
An Dongzhang, the Anguo Duke's Mansion, prepare to face this princess's thunderous wrath. None of you… will escape.
Hehe…
Rong Momo and the four maids divided the labor with a clear understanding. Two of them held An Dongzhang down firmly, while the other two relentlessly stuffed tangerines into his mouth.
Peeling them? The scumbag could dream on!
They shoved them in, peel and all.
As for Rong Momo, she took out her needle pouch. If An Dongzhang dared to not cooperate, he would be served with the Needle Punishment.
She jabbed, she jabbed, she jabbed, jabbed, jabbed!
"Ahhh… No, don't! Princess, Qingyang Princess, I was wrong, I beg you… Ahhhhh…"
An Dongzhang's blood-curdling screams echoed throughout the entire Princess Mansion. Rong Momo jabbed her needles with particular gusto.
[This screaming… sounds so nice!]
The Little Ginseng Sprite yawned. Listening to the melodious screams, she slowly drifted off to dreamland.