Chapter 4198: Scared Out of His Wits...
Scared the old Prince Jianping? Oh, he was definitely scared!
When his servant reported that the Crown Princess's carriage had arrived at the gate, the old Prince Jianping's hand trembled, and the half-cup of hot tea spilled directly onto the ground.
Oh my god...
How could this formidable figure suddenly grace his Prince Jianping's Residence? It wasn't that he was cowardly; after repeatedly suffering losses and being tricked by this little ancestor, he wouldn't intentionally seek torment for no reason.
The old Prince Jianping almost roared out loud, "Who invited her?"
The servant stammered nervously, "E-Empress Dowager said she wanted to see the Crown Princess."
The old Prince Jianping slapped his forehead, looking as if he was about to faint. Just as he was about to say something else, a cold, clear voice drifted into his ears, "What, Prince Jianping, do you not welcome this Crown Princess?"
The old Prince Jianping's lips trembled. He desperately wanted to retort, So what if I don't welcome you? But when he opened his mouth, a fawning voice that even he couldn't believe escaped him, "Hahaha, how could that be? Your presence, Crown Princess, graces my humble abode, graces my humble abode!"
Qiao Mu glanced at him, then her gaze fell upon Mo Kun, Prince Jianping's heir, who was sitting upright, holding a teacup, kneeling beside a small table.
"Prince Jianping's heir, Mo Kun, are you well?"
Prince Jianping's heir, Mo Kun, offered a smile that he clearly believed to be "handsome and dashing," nodding. "Thank you for your concern, Crown Princess. Mo Kun has been doing quite well lately."
The little Crown Princess snorted. She turned her face and saw a young maid, dressed in a green servant's outfit, hurrying across the threshold. She walked up to them and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Crown Princess, Your Royal Highness, and Heir."
"Your Royal Highness, I am here by order of the Empress Dowager to invite the Crown Princess to the small garden."
The old Prince Jianping forced himself to maintain his composure, nodding somewhat calmly. "May I ask why the Empress Dowager wishes to summon the Crown Princess?"
The young maid kept her eyes down, speaking very appropriately. "The Empress Dowager did not say. We servants dare not pry."
At this moment, the old Prince Jianping wished he could whip the old woman and throw her into a hot oil pan. If you want to cause trouble for the Crown Princess, why do it in my residence? You must be incredibly bored to do something like this.
The little Crown Princess's eyes were deep as she stared at the young maid who stood before her, bowed and submissive. For a long while, the maid felt cold sweat trickling down her forehead from the intense scrutiny.
Suddenly, the Crown Princess spoke softly, "Lead the way."
As soon as she spoke, the young maid felt the pressure on her abruptly release, and she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Immediately, she became even more cautious, bowing respectfully before Qiao Mu. "Crown Princess, please."
As she turned to lead the little Crown Princess out, the young maid couldn't help but clench her small hand, hidden within her sleeve, and nervously quicken her pace.
For a long while after, the entire main hall was filled with a deathly silence. Servants and pages stood on either side, their eyes cast down, naturally not daring to make a sound and anger their master at such a time.
The old Prince Jianping finally slapped his palm in anger. "What are you all standing around for? Go inform the Crown Prince at the Eastern Palace! This brat better not think I invited his wife here!"
He absolutely did not want to experience the devious, father-pitting nature of those two again! He turned to look at Mo Kun, who was still kneeling motionlessly before the table. Prince Jianping inexplicably burst into anger. "Why are you still sitting there? Hurry and get to the palace to find your brother!"
Wuwuwu, Father, my legs are weak!
Doesn't Father see that I'm not kneeling out of reverence, but because my legs have given out...