Chapter 929: Chapter 929: A Suitable Candidate
"There’s another matter, it’s about those few in the backyard, they’ve been a bit unruly these past couple of days," Ye Jiu said truthfully.
"What are they up to now?" King Jing was clearly irritated.
"What could it be? It’s obviously about vying for position. You’re the Crown Prince now, the future ruler of the empire, and the only legitimate son was deposed as the Princely Heir with a reputation for stupidity. So naturally, everyone’s getting ideas; everyone wants to rise up!"
Previously, due to King Jing’s heavy suppression, along with the temptations Ye Jiu offered, life seemed dull, and they refrained from competing.
But now it’s different. What they stand to gain isn’t just a royal residence, but the whole realm, so naturally, they’re being unruly, reminiscing about yesterday when even Aunt Li, who always knew her place, started to mock and challenge Ye Jiu sarcastically. It would be a wonder if Ye Jiu could tolerate this.
Each and every one of them has grown accustomed to bad habits, and usually coaxing them was to keep them quiet. Since they’re not behaving, why bother placating them?
King Jing had just been severely harmed by a royal consort, and now, upon hearing that the women in the backyard were up to mischief again, he immediately felt such anger that his heart, liver, and lungs ached.
"Alright, I’ll personally handle the backyard affairs. Your mother hasn’t been well these past few days, so you take care of the matters up front," the Crown Prince said.
As soon as Ye Jiu left, the Crown Prince immediately summoned the three consorts, including Consort Bai, and gave them a good reprimand.
Let them cause a ruckus, for he doesn’t care who’s right or wrong; as soon as he finds out, he’ll send them back to their parents’ homes without hesitation.
Anyway, he’s now so tired of seeing those women that whoever doesn’t want to stay in the residence can just keep causing trouble.
Indeed, even as Crown Prince, he remains so ruthless.
Once the first month passed, the weather began to gradually warm up, and the Crown Prince’s health also improved day by day, regaining his energetic form.
King Jing becoming Crown Prince seemed to have everything moving in a good direction, but at this time, Liu Shi, who had become Crown Princess Consort, was summoned into the palace by the Empress.
In the main hall, the Crown Princess Consort had already been kneeling for a full half-hour before the Empress finally appeared.
She knew the Empress was punishing her because of the matter involving the deposed Crown Prince.
Although this matter had nothing to do with herself, the Empress couldn’t possibly punish her beloved younger son and wouldn’t bear the pain of confining her elder son, so she could only vent all her anger on her daughter-in-law.
Even though her legs were already trembling, in order to let the Empress vent, she dared not rise.
This wasn’t just suppression based on noble status, but also the suppression of a mother-in-law over her daughter-in-law, leaving her even more powerless to resist.
"I must be getting old, my memory’s not good; I almost forgot our new Crown Princess Consort was still kneeling here," said the Empress as she emerged without even giving her a glance, saying lightly, "Alright, stand up quickly, lest others see and wrongly think I’m mistreating you."
The Crown Princess Consort shakily rose from the ground, "Thank you, Mother."
Once she sat down, the Empress finally spoke, "Do you know why I’ve called you here recently?"
"I do not know," the Crown Princess Consort answered properly.
"Princess Changfu is almost 16, and yet her marriage hasn’t been arranged. As her mother, you haven’t managed to take care of this," the Empress’s words were clearly filled with reproach.
Upon mentioning Ye Jiu, the Crown Princess Consort finally smiled, "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I have already found a suitable match, and the Crown Prince also approves."