Phi-Fic Chapter 929 Sisterly discord!
Chapter 929 Sisterly discord!
The Empress Dowager ultimately made no comment on Princess Zhaoyang's statement.
Thinking back to what the Emperor had said to her before, it seems she really is getting old; her heart softens a little with just a touch of someone's words.
"Someone, go see why Jing'er hasn't returned yet? All I wanted was to have some bird's nest soup, why is she taking so long?"
"Yes, ma'am."
Duanmu Jing returned with the bird's nest in no time and said with a smile, "Mother, you really are like a child at heart. You get so eager when you're craving something sweet."
"You little brat, all you do is make fun of your mother, you deserve a beating!"
"How dare I!" Duanmu Jing smiled and presented the bird's nest, then stood aside.
"Alright, I'm tired. You all go back to playing. I think Shuang'er is clever, so I'll let her stay with me for now. Jing'er, when you come back, bring your two children to visit me often. I'm getting old, how many more times can I see you?"
"Look at what Mother says, you are truly blessed."
"Alright, you've got a sweet tongue. It's a pity, how can anyone escape birth, aging, sickness, and death? Oh well. I wonder if I'll have the chance to talk with you all again next year."
Duanmu Jing felt a lump in her throat upon hearing this. "Mother, please don't say that. You are destined to live to be a hundred years old."
"Okay, fine, I'll live to be a hundred, alright? You can all leave now."
Although Duanmu Jing did not know what the two women were talking about, she could tell from the fact that the Empress Dowager's complexion was not good that her elder sister had once again displeased her mother.
"Elder sister, since Mother has spoken and says we're in the way, let's go."
The Empress Dowager glared at her, "Everything you say sounds different when it comes out of your mouth."
Duanmu Jing simply smiled ingratiatingly, then pulled Princess Zhaoyang along and they left Fushou Palace together.
As soon as they stepped out of the main hall, Zhaoyang pulled her hand away. The two sisters weren't particularly close to begin with, so naturally, they didn't have any deep feelings for each other at this moment.
"Elder sister, I don't care what kind of mess you want to make of the Luo family, but I have a word of advice for you: don't think that others can't see through your little schemes. The Empress Dowager is willing to protect you this time because of your mother-daughter relationship. If there is a next time, I'm afraid you may not be so lucky."
Seeing Duanmu Jing's solemn expression and her somewhat cold eyes, Princess Zhaoyang smiled.
"You are, after all, my own sister. Although I was almost of marriageable age when you were born, Jing'er, don't forget that I am still your older sister. Now you are helping those outsiders to criticize me. Do you even have me as your older sister anymore?"
Whether I consider you my elder sister or not depends entirely on your own actions. Think carefully about your words and deeds—are you truly worthy of being my elder sister?
That's a really harsh statement!
Zhao Yang was furious. "How dare you! I am your elder sister. Do you think that just because you are married, you can speak to me like this? You have absolutely no manners!"
"Whether I have manners or not is none of your concern, sister. As for you, you should take good care of yourself. If it weren't for your two children, do you think your fourth brother would have let you off so easily this time? I've said all I have to say. You'd better watch yourself."
Princess Zhaoyang was unwilling to let her go and grabbed her, saying, "Wait a minute! What do you mean? You mean the Emperor? Why wouldn't he let me go? Have I done anything to wrong him?"
"Whether you've done it or not, don't you know perfectly well? Why pretend to be so hypocritical?"
"you?"
"I'm telling you, this is the last time. If there's a next time, don't blame me for not showing any sisterly affection!"
Zhao Yang was speechless with anger. She hadn't spent much time with this younger sister and didn't know her temperament well to begin with. Seeing how she was being treated naturally made her heart race and her breathing become heavy.
"Fine, fine Duanmu Jing! I know you married better than me. Your husband is a good general who is highly valued by the Emperor and the Emperor, and your father-in-law is also a famous general in our Great Yong Dynasty. But so what? No matter how well you marry, you are still a princess of the royal family."
Duanmu Jing had already taken a few steps, but upon hearing what she said, she stopped, turned to look at her, and gave a cold laugh.
"Sister, you really don't understand. The saying goes, a woman follows her husband after marriage. Even though we are princesses, we can't always be high and mighty, can we? You've managed to coax your brother-in-law back with such underhanded means now, are you sure you can do it for the rest of your life?"
"What do you mean?"
"It means exactly what you heard. Think carefully about all the despicable methods you've used over the years!"
Zhao Yang was furious as he watched Duanmu Jing's figure recede into the distance!
She just didn't understand. They were clearly sisters, and everyone says blood is thicker than water, right?
Why does this younger sister always seem to go against her?
Or perhaps, in her eyes, her older sister is simply no match for Mu Xin Nuan, an outsider?
Zhao Yang only thought about Duanmu Jing's ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness, but never thought about what she, as the older sister, had done for this little sister from childhood to adulthood.
When they were little, why did Duanmu Jing always cling to Duanmu Chuze but never to her?
If she hadn't always been fierce towards her when they were little, how could the sisters have ended up in such a state now?
But in Duanmu Jing's heart, she hated this older sister to the core.
What the Emperor could find out, she and Chu Rong naturally found out as well, in a similar way.
Although they received the news later than the emperor, and probably not in as much detail as he knew.
However, knowing that she and her daughter were poisoned because of this woman was enough.
If it weren't for the concern that her father and mother were getting old and she didn't want to cause them too much distress, how could Zhaoyang have had the chance to stand in Fushou Palace again?
But this woman was so clever that she thought everything she did was flawless and no one knew about it.
Duanmu Jing's feelings were also extremely complicated.
She hated Zhaoyang, but at the same time, she felt somewhat confused.
She didn't understand why Zhaoyang would have someone poison her. She lived in the Chu residence, while Zhaoyang lived in the Luo family. What was there for the two of them to fight over?
Besides, they're sisters, how could her older sister do such a thing!
Back at the banquet, Duanmu Jing had already composed herself and sat down to Mu Xin Nuan's left. "Fourth Sister-in-law, I heard that the palace acquired quite a few good things a few days ago. Are you thinking of me, your sister-in-law?"
Duanmu Jing's voice was clear and bright, and everyone could hear it clearly.
Mu Xin Nuan rolled her eyes at her, "You're the only one who's well-informed."