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Chapter 1118: Chapter 1124: Not Treating Oneself as an Outsider
Qiao Duo’er raised both hands in support of the matter and promptly took the child back with her.
Just as Chen Yiling had said, two hours later, Prince Liang came with great fanfare.
"Unaware of King Qin’s visit, we failed to welcome you properly."
Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo’er bowed respectfully.
They had just arrived at the Wang Mansion when King Qin sent a visiting card, which also mentioned Tan Zhenghong, so Qiao Duo’er had to come out as well.
To Prince Liang, Tan Zhenghong’s influence was even greater.
Tan Zhenghong had been selected from among the common people, and the Saint had intentions of promoting him; in the future, Tan Zhenghong could even become the representative of the common people. If he submitted a petition to the Imperial Court, they certainly would not ignore his thoughts.
King Qin nodded, "Madams, there is no need for excessive courtesy."
"Prince, I just knew I was someone not held in high regard, no one even bothers to perform a kneeling salute when they see me," Li Mu’er pouted.
Especially Qiao Duo, who had finally encountered an opportunity today, she was determined to humiliate her.
She had suffered tremendous torment in the Mansion of King Liang and endured much hardship in the temple, all of which originated because of Qiao Duo.
If it weren’t for Qiao Duo, she would certainly be living a deity-like life with Bai Yifan by now.
"Lady Li, as a mother to a Prince, your status is honored. Once you enter the capital, you are certain to be titled a Side Concubine. When that time comes, my sister and I will come to congratulate you," Chen Yiling said with a light smile.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to kneel, but Li Mu’er simply wasn’t worthy of it.
The side concubine of a Prince must be personally decreed by the Saint and bestowed with a golden writ and treasures before truly being considered a Side Concubine.
And right now, apart from her son, Li Mu’er had nothing.
On the other hand, both she and Qiao Duo were Imperial Madams of rank, and although they need not kneel to Li Mu’er, a respectful bow was certainly required.
"Mo’er just gave birth to a child and is inevitably delicate, don’t take it to heart," said Prince Liang, bowing his hands in a cordial manner.
"Prince..." Li Mu’er’s eyes reddened.
Just now in the temple, he had said that everything would be as she wished in the future. Why had everything changed so quickly?
Prince Liang glared at Li Mu’er. Now that his father’s health was deteriorating, he wished to ascend the throne and needed the support of the officials. This woman wasn’t helping, and what’s worse, she was dragging him down. If it wasn’t for the child, he would definitely have sent her away immediately.
Li Mu’er was unwilling to accept this, but having finally secured the chance to return to the capital, she could only keep silent.
"Our apologies for the embarrassment, they say women can be temperamental after childbirth. By the way, why haven’t we seen the two gentlemen?"
Prince Liang was not keen to waste further time on women.
He was eager to meet Qin Longyun and Tan Zhenghong and reach an agreement that would benefit both parties.
Chen Yiling said apologetically, "Unfortunately, the two gentlemen have just gone out to handle a case. They went quite far away and I’m afraid they won’t return anytime soon."
"The two gentlemen are indeed rare and capable officials. It’s not a problem if they’re not here, yet I must trouble Lady Qin to arrange for a room where Mo’er and I can rest. By the time we are refreshed, they should have returned," said Prince Liang, unabashedly insisting on staying.
Chen Yiling forced a smile, "Our Government Office is modest and I fear it might not offer you the best comfort. Perhaps it would be better if I arranged a different residence for you"
She wanted to ask, being a Prince, couldn’t he have some dignity?
"It’s of no consequence, after such a taxing journey, any place where we can rest will be more than satisfactory."
