Has The Princess Consort Come Out Today? - Chapter 6

Chapter 6

The other listening concubines were as quiet as chickens, only offering small murmurs of agreement when the two spoke. One was the rightful mistress, and the other was a side consort who held deep favor. Taking a side would benefit none of them, so it was best to listen honestly.

However… this newly arrived little Princess Consort was no pushover. Liu Linlang had a flamboyant and overbearing personality, yet she had bumped against a wall several times here today. Listen to how she said it:

“Linlang, you have the appearance of a wealthy flower of the human world. The flaming red lips style suits you very much.”

Wasn’t this just belittling her appearance as seductive and undignified, unfit to be a matriarch and only fit to be a concubine? Didn’t they see Liu Linlang’s fingernails turn white from pinching herself? Indeed, it was better not to be caught in the crossfire. Although the new Princess Consort was very polite to them, who knew what she was thinking in her heart? They were newly married, a time of being thick as honey and oil. How could a woman tolerate others competing for favor? It was better to be cautious.

Ji Tian had no idea that her appearance had once again made the people of the Prince’s Manor suspect she was a white lotus or a green tea bitch with a deeply calculating heart, nor did she know that her actions had unintentionally established her authority during her first appearance in the manor.

After seeing off the beauties and finally ending this day of socializing, Ji Tian felt exhausted both mentally and physically, with the mental blockage being even worse. She knew she was in ancient times. Previously, she had only seen Lady Lin in the backyard, who was soft-tempered and got along well with her husband—a fairly happy family. The beauties she saw today, however, made her truly feel the environment. In modern times, these great beauties would have had bright futures in their respective fields. Even if they still faced slander, their personalities would be free. Now, they could only exist as appendages to a certain man, confined to a small backyard, feeling gains and losses or fear over a bit of favor.

The terrifying part was that Ji Tian was now stuck in this swamp as well, forced to strive for a breathing space for herself.

Tian Tian missed socialism exceptionally much.

Why?

Ji Tian dismissed the servants and collapsed onto the lady’s couch without any image, letting out a soft sigh.

Can’t sigh, sighing makes you old. I’ll just deal with whatever comes my way. But, so sleepy, why can’t I open my eyes…

Mhm… tired… did I forget something?

Whatever, sleep first.

Completely forgetting that she was now married and that Xie Jun would stay at her place for three days, Ji Tian wrapped herself in a small blanket and slept deeply. She had specifically told the little maid not to disturb her, so when Xie Jun dismissed those waiting outside and entered the room to stand beside her, Ji Tian was completely oblivious.

She slept very soundly, even more so than the night before, her face full of contentment, except for her dainty forehead which was slightly furrowed as if something was bothering her.

Xie Jun thought of the report his guard had just given him regarding the meeting between the Princess Consort and the side consort, and his gaze toward her revealed a sense of inquiry.

The guard had moved quickly and had already placed the investigation report about Ji Tian on Xie Jun’s desk. There was truly nothing much to investigate about her family, and they weren’t yet worth being noticed by Prince Chen’s faction. However, why would they facilitate a marriage contract that was completely useless to them? Xie Jun understood his enemies, so he needed to observe carefully.

He stared intently at Ji Tian.

Unaware, Ji Tian turned over.

“Why is the Princess Consort so fatigued?” Just as Ji Tian was groggily gaining consciousness, a pleasant voice sounded in her ear. She looked up to see a tall figure sitting by the table, idly toying with a teacup in his hand.

Didn’t your mother teach you not to just enter a girl’s room!

Wait, this is his house.

Ji Tian lowered her pitiful brows and slowly sat up. She was unhappy seeing Xie Jun at this moment but couldn’t show it, so she could only say listlessly: “This consort pays respects to the Prince. It’s just that my menstruation has arrived, and my body is a bit fatigued. I’ve made the Prince laugh”.

“It’s just menstruation, why so fatigued?” Xie Jun raised his eyes.

“This naturally varies from person to person.” Mentioning this made Ji Tian angry. How much suffering do women endure during those few days each month? “Some women experience unbearable abdominal pain and total weakness during this time, while others, though without sharp pain, still feel physical discomfort”.

“Is that so?” Xie Jun said thoughtfully.

“Someone, serve the meal. Bring something light,” he instructed the servants, then turned back to look at Ji Tian.

“The Princess Consort should have some dinner before resting”.

“…Thank you, Prince.” Ji Tian put on her shoes and gave a well-behaved smile.

This Prince is still somewhat human.

Ji Tian tended to forget negative emotions when eating and ate very happily, but once finished, she encountered her distressing situation again.

The imperial rule of this dynasty was that the Prince must sleep at the Princess Consort’s place for the first three days of the marriage. Otherwise, the moment she brought up her menstruation, the Prince could have left. Now they still had to share a bed. Annoying.

Because of this, Ji Tian had to smuggle her small dagger every day. Although this Prince seemed like a decent person, she, Ji Tian, was exceptionally beautiful. What if Xie Jun developed bad intentions?

Hmph, it’s better to be prepared.

Ji Tiantian felt she was very witty on a daily basis.

Unfortunately, Xie Jun… did not look astray.

The two of them got along quite harmoniously over these two days. On such a large bed, each sleeping on one half didn’t affect the other, except that Xie Jun would ask her every night if the menstruation had ended. Ji Tian would claim without a guilty conscience that it hadn’t. Then they would just sleep under the covers.

No chatting, either.

It was one thing for her, Ji Xiaotian, to be this cute, but she also happened to have an incredibly interesting soul. If Xie Jun took a liking to either, wouldn’t that be the end?

Ji Tian unashamedly sang her own praises.

However, Ji Tian’s own little maid was very anxious. The little maid’s name was Qingyu, brought over from Ji Tian’s home. Since her family’s conditions were average, Ji Tian only brought one small maid. Although the Princess Consort had an allowance for servants, those brought from home were naturally closer and more trusted.

To avoid being exposed, Ji Tian really put on an act of having her menstruation Qingyu was naturally anxious, worrying for her young lady—no, the Princess Consort—all day long.

“It’s fine, it’s fine. I have no other choice.” Ji Tian patted the little girl’s head. The girl was only fifteen, and in Ji Tian’s eyes, she was a little sister who needed looking after.

Although she herself was only seventeen and wouldn’t be an adult for a few more months.

Ah, this damned feudalism, taking such small children out to get married. It’s too much. Ji Tian frowned and popped a plum into her mouth.

“Your Highness…” Qingyu looked worried.

Meanwhile, Liu Linlang also learned that Xie Jun had not touched Ji Tian for the past two days. She couldn’t help but feel smug and specifically had someone brew soup to bring to Xie Jun’s study.

She was very sensible. After cuddling and showing concern for Xie Jun for a while, she consciously steered the conversation toward the right of household management.

“In the past, when the Princess Consort sister had not entered the manor, I was the one managing the household. Now that the manor has a rightful mistress, it doesn’t seem right for me to continue managing it. Shouldn’t I… return it to the sister?”

Xie Jun pondered for a moment: “No need”.

Liu Linlang was secretly delighted but still hesitated on the surface: “But… is this okay? Would the Princess Consort sister have any objections?”

Xie Jun’s hand holding the brush paused: “Very well, go find her later and listen to her”.

It was better to leave such matters to the two of them to play out. Any hidden intentions would naturally reveal themselves.

Liu Linlang’s expression stiffened. She hadn’t expected him to answer like that. She still said softly: “This consort understands.”

Then she clung to Xie Jun and acted coquettishly: “Since the Prince married the Princess Consort, you haven’t been to my place for several days. I miss you. Prince, will you come to see me in a few days?”

Xie Jun held the hand that was tugging at him and gave an easy smile: “Alright, this Prince promises you”.

Liu Linlang was immediately overjoyed and hugged his arm, plotting how to make Ji Tian suffer when she went to see her later.

Unexpectedly.

Upon hearing her mention the right of household management, Ji Tian popped a pastry into her mouth. The Prince’s Manor’s chef was much better than her family’s chef, especially at making pastries, and Ji Tian ate blindly, relying on the fact that she didn’t get fat easily.

“Linlang, you just keep managing it. Handing it to me suddenly might cause chaos.” Ji Tian was very clear about her own capabilities. She probably wouldn’t even understand ancient account books.

“It must be hard work for you. Thank you, Linlang”.

Liu Linlang almost ground her silver teeth to pieces. Obtaining the right of household management was clearly a good thing, yet she actually felt like she was helping Ji Tian? It made it seem as if she were Ji Tian’s accountant.

Hmph! This little vixen truly has a deep, calculating heart.

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