The mistress has no feelings, why do you provoke her?

The servant was an attendant of Xiao Ji, and Mama Xu recognized him.

Before the servant could step forward, she went to meet him and stopped him: "What is it? Don't offend the princess."

The servant glanced at Song Wenjun, mysteriously slipped a note into Xu Mama's hand, and then turned and left.

Xu's mother was puzzled and handed the note to Song Wenjun: "The prince has sent a message back."

Song Wenjun quickly unfolded the note, which read: "No matter what happens, you must believe in me."

This seemingly random question made Song Wenjun wonder: "What happened to the Prince in the palace?"

Madam Xu shook her head: "No way, what could possibly happen to the Prince?"

Both of them looked bewildered, and Song Wenjun felt a growing unease.

If there were no other reason, Xiao Ji would never have sent someone back with such a message, telling her to trust him.

"Xiao Tao," Song Wenjun instructed, "Go and find out what's going on."

Xiao Tao dared not delay and hurriedly left the mansion, but the palace was heavily guarded, and she could not see Xiao Ji if she wanted to.

Fortunately, she spent money to find Tian Qi through someone.

These days, Tian Qi has been staying with Xiao Ji in the palace, and he looks haggard after not seeing him for a few days.

But when he saw Xiao Tao, his eyes immediately lit up: "Xiao Tao, what brings you here?"

"To make a long story short, I'd like to ask you what happened to the Prince in the palace?"

Tian Qi looked troubled: "It's...it's fine."

Xiao Tao's eyes widened: "Are you telling the truth or not?"

"It's really, really good... Ah..." Before Tian Qi could finish speaking, Xiao Tiao twisted his arm, so he had to tell the truth: "Yes, the Emperor arranged two women to serve the Prince, but the Prince did not touch them. He only let them clean the palace. The Prince was afraid that the Princess would misunderstand, so he sent someone to deliver a message back."

Xiao Tao was furious upon hearing this: "How could Your Highness do this? The Princess Consort bore him children in the manor, and he just sits there with beauties on both sides. How can he face the Princess Consort?"

Seeing that things had gotten serious, Tian Qi hurriedly said, "Xiao Tao, if you don't believe me, you should at least believe in the Prince's character. He is truly sincere towards the Princess."

"Pah!" Xiao Tao spat at Tian Qi. "All men in the world are heartless, and you and the prince are no exception."

After saying that, Xiaotao stormed off in a huff.

Tian Qi stomped his feet in frustration, thinking, "Oh no, I've really messed things up."

Xiao Tao returned to the palace with red eyes. Song Wenjun was startled to see her like this, as Xiao Tao had never cried before in her memory.

"What happened?" Song Wenjun asked.

Xiao Tao sniffled and replied in a tearful voice, "Your Highness, if I tell you, you must hold on."

Song Wenjun smiled faintly: "I didn't even flinch in the face of life and death. Even the biggest things in the world can't crush me. Speak."

“Yes, it’s the prince, he’s changed his mind…” Xiao Tao cried as she recounted the whole story to Song Wenjun.

After hearing this, Xu's mother hurriedly went to look at Song Wenjun, only to find her standing quietly in place.

His face was expressionless, as if even his eyes wouldn't move.

Startled, Madam Xu quickly hit Xiao Tao, saying, "Why are you saying these things to the Princess all of a sudden? Aren't you just making her sad?"

Xiao Tao was also terrified: "Your Highness, please don't scare Xiao Tao! It's all my fault, I shouldn't have said those things."

Song Wenjun blinked: "That's all? I thought it was something serious."

She remained so calm that Xiao Tao and Xu's mother were both shocked and looked at Song Wenjun, fearing that she would be too heartbroken.

But Song Wenjun smiled and said, "That's a good thing."

"Your Highness, are you out of your mind? The Prince wants to take a concubine and you're saying it's a good thing?" Xiao Tao asked, looking puzzled.

Song Wenjun smiled and said, "If it weren't for that, how could we have saved the prince?"

Xu's mother and Xiao Tao were both puzzled, but Song Wenjun turned around and went back into the house to change her clothes.

Then, he went to the palace.

On the way there, Xiao Tao was filled with anxiety: "Your Highness, please don't be impulsive. Talk things over calmly. You're pregnant."

Song Wenjun chuckled softly, "Don't worry, this princess has something on her mind."

Upon arriving at the Qiankun Palace, Song Wenjun's appearance startled Eunuch Fu.

This morning, two beauties were sent to His Highness the King of Chu, and this afternoon, the Queen Consort of Chu came to the palace.

They've probably come to argue with the Emperor.

Eunuch Fu turned and went into the hall to announce the news. Song Wenjun stood at the door, waiting with a smile on her face.

Emperor Wen was dealing with state affairs when Eunuch Fu rushed in, looking flustered, and said, "Your Majesty, the Princess Consort of Chu has arrived."

Emperor Wen, who was writing, looked up in surprise: "They've arrived so quickly."

"The person is standing right outside the hall."

Emperor Wen thought for a moment and then ordered, "Let her in."

He wanted to see if Song Wenjun was arrogant because of his favor with the emperor, and that she didn't even respect him, the emperor.

Fu Gonggong glanced uneasily at Emperor Wen, then turned and left.

When they reached Song Wenjun, they kindly reminded her, "Princess Consort of Chu, you must speak carefully, the Emperor is not in a good mood."

Song Wenjun replied with a smile, "Thank you for the reminder, Eunuch Fu."

Then she went inside.

Inside the palace, Emperor Wen sat on the dragon throne with a somber expression.

After Song Wenjun entered, she knelt on the ground and said, "Your daughter-in-law greets Father Emperor."

Seeing the joy on her face, Emperor Wen couldn't help but feel uneasy. She didn't seem like someone who had come to argue.

Could it be that she's using politeness first, then resorting to force?

"Rise." Emperor Wen couldn't figure out what Song Wenjun wanted to do, so he could only let her get up first.

Song Wenjun, standing behind her, smiled and said, "My daughter-in-law has come in to express her gratitude."

Emperor Wen looked at her in surprise: "What are you thanking me for?"

"Thank you, Father Emperor, for thinking of the Prince of Chu's residence. Your daughter-in-law is currently pregnant and it is inconvenient for her to take care of the Prince. Your father is considerate of your daughter-in-law and has given the Prince two beauties, which has also relieved the pressure on your daughter-in-law."

Song Wenjun's smile didn't seem fake, but Emperor Wen was inwardly wondering if his daughter-in-law was being too generous.

Who would be so happy to hear that her husband is taking a concubine?

“My daughter-in-law is pregnant ten times and has no time to take care of the prince. Now the family has few children. If we could give the prince two concubines, it would be a good thing. If the two younger sisters are able to get pregnant, the Chu Prince’s family will have many children. Father Emperor would be happy to see that.”

Song Wenjun spoke with such sincerity that she was practically begging Emperor Wen to kowtow in gratitude.

Emperor Wen found it increasingly unsettling. If the Prince of Chu's lineage was thriving, wouldn't the Crown Prince's lineage lose all face?

When the Chu Prince's Mansion is filled with children one after another, but the Crown Prince's Mansion remains silent, what kind of order is this?

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen's face darkened: "This is utter nonsense! When did I ever say I wanted to give the Prince of Chu a concubine?"

"Huh?" Song Wenjun looked at him in surprise: "Could it be that your daughter-in-law has misunderstood?"

"I merely sent two palace maids to serve him; when did I ever say I wanted them to become concubines for the Prince of Chu?" Emperor Wen's mind became increasingly clear. The Prince of Chu's lineage could not be too prosperous, as it would be detrimental to the Crown Prince's residence.