cold clothes

Hong'e? Why is she at the Wang family's house?

"Miss Ningbi, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better? His Highness was very worried when he learned you were ill." Hong'e quickly walked to Ningbi and knelt down, seemingly genuinely concerned for her.

Has the Third Prince already found out that she has caught a cold? Leng Yi was taken aback, then looked at Wang Yuqing standing at the door, ignoring Hong E and first paying her respects to Wang Yuqing.

"This humble servant greets Miss Yuqing." Although she did not yet have a definite title, Hong'e would still consider herself the Third Prince's concubine since she was here.

"No need for formalities," Wang Yuqing said calmly, her eyes softening as she looked at Leng Yi.

"It seems Miss Ningbi is alright, that's wonderful." Seeing that Lengyi ignored her, Hong'e cheerfully said to herself.

Leng Yi felt an urge to roll her eyes... Hong E was practically begging for her death by calling her "Miss Ningbi" all the time.

"Miss Yuqing, why is Hong'e here?" Lengyi asked Wang Yuqing.

Wang Yuqing felt that things were getting complicated.

Hong'e arrived at the Wang family not long ago with a letter personally written by the Empress. The letter stated that Hong'e also wanted to learn etiquette in the Wang family, clearly indicating that Hong'e was someone under the Empress's command. Wang Yuqing also remembered this Hong'e; she had been by the Empress's side for several years and was also quite close to the Third Prince.

Oh, so it's another one of the Third Prince's future women, one of the concubines she'll be managing. Wang Yuqing had only one thought in her mind, and then nothing more.

To Wang Yuqing's surprise, Hong'e mentioned Ningbi as soon as she arrived, and even addressed Ningbi as "Miss". Before she could ask any questions, Hong'e said to herself, "The Third Prince asked her to be Miss Ningbi's maid in the villa. The Third Prince also instructed her to take care of Miss Ningbi on this trip."

It was as if it was sending her a dangerous signal, making Wang Yuqing feel somewhat displeased.

She then brought Hong'e to Ningbi's room, where the above scenes unfolded.

Hong'e's words implied that Ningbi held a high position, and she continued to give her hints. Ningbi, however, did not act arrogantly but instead showed humility. The two were already at odds from the moment they met.

Wang Yuqing suddenly felt a headache coming on. Would she have to deal with women like this when she became the Third Prince's wife? She felt like the sky was falling. Couldn't the Third Prince have taken a liking to some simple, innocent women?

“I only just learned of Miss Hong’e’s arrival. In short, Hong’e will be studying in the inner courtyard with Ningbi from now on. That’s wonderful,” Wang Yuqing said with a slight smile. “I’ve never had such a lively day before, with two younger sisters accompanying me.”

Leng Yi didn't seem happy to hear this.

"That's great! I'm sure we can get along well." Hong'e said cheerfully to herself.

He smiled but remained silent.

Hong'e was much more outgoing than Lengyi. She smiled and walked up to Wang Yuqing, grabbing Wang Yuqing's sleeve and saying, "Since Miss Yuqing treats me like a younger sister, then I'll also dare to call Miss Yuqing 'older sister,' Sister Yuqing~"

Well--!

Leng Yi almost threw up the breakfast she had just eaten.

However, Hong'e is quite something. At first, she also thought Hong'e was a sunny and cheerful girl, which is a pity.

“Uh,” Wang Yuqing was also taken aback by Hong’e’s excessive enthusiasm, but managed to maintain her gentle demeanor. “Okay, then, Ningbi, you can call me that too.” Wang Yuqing tossed the question to Lengyi.

While thinking, "Should I join too?" Leng Yi forced a smile and called out, "Sister Yuqing."

On the surface, the Third Prince's harem seemed to be a harmonious and joyful place.

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Wang Yuqing left with Hong'e under the pretext of dressing up, and the small servants' room suddenly became much emptier.

Xiaolian, who had been sitting quietly for a long time, finally spoke up, "Oh dear, that woman named Hong'e is coming on strong. It seems that you are in a bad situation, Miss."

“Yes, I don’t know who caused this,” Leng Yi said casually.

Xiaolian froze. Wow, Miss Ningbi still remembered to retort to the young master. She really doesn't like him. However, she couldn't refute this and could only shut up timidly.

At this moment, Leng Yi had no other thoughts but to quickly carry the soft sword with her to save her life.

Hong'e is clearly after her; I wonder what she'll do.

On the other side, Wang Yuqing took Hong'e for a walk in the inner courtyard, admiring the plum blossoms and pine trees planted there.

"The Wang family truly lives up to its reputation as a family of nobles for generations; their demeanor and elegance are evident in everything they do," Hong'e flattered casually.

"Hehe, it's all because of the Emperor's favor that the Wang family has been able to prosper for so long." Wang Yuqing was also adept at making polite remarks.

Suddenly, Wang Yuqing took Hong'e's hand, smiled and said, "I feel like we've known each other forever today, and I'd like to talk to you a little more. Why don't you stay next to me?"

She finally got to the point, explaining that all this was to resolve Hong'e's accommodation issue in a natural and dignified way. Hong'e was the Empress's person, and it wouldn't be easy to explain to the Empress if she were placed in the maid's quarters like Ningbi. Although openly excluding Ningbi wasn't exactly dignified, it was the best she could do.

"Really? Then I'll gladly accept your offer, sister." Hong'e readily accepted, but secretly smiled smugly to herself.

Wang Yuqing is indeed sensible; it seems she can indeed cooperate with her to get rid of that bitch Ningbi.

Hong'e felt disgusted whenever she thought of Ningbi's arrogant face, but she soon realized how powerless she was.