The Royal’s Little Lady

Chapter 91

The position of Her Majesty, the Empress was one of great authority. She was the mother figure of the entire Empire and was in charge of the harem. All the noble ladies, madams, female imperial relatives and princesses in the Yanjing City had to enter the Palace to pay their respects to her.

The Empress could be considered the most prestigious woman in all the land under the Heavens.

But now, someone dared to offend the Empress and even wounded her nose.

As blood dripped from her nose onto her court dress, the Empress touched her face with her hand, smearing blood on half of her face and ruining her delicate makeup. She looked quite ludicrous.

The noble ladies and madams were scared and dared not move. At this moment, they all wished they had never entered the Empress’ Palace.

Why would they have to witness such a scene? Wouldn’t Her Majesty recall this embarrassing moment whenever she sees them from now on?

Everyone held their breath, afraid to utter even a word. The Hall was so quiet that one could hear the footsteps of the guards walking about outside.

On the side, Nanny Sun was about to go crazy. She cried out: “Quick. Someone go call the imperial physician now!”

After her shout, everyone finally reacted. Some went to call the imperial physician while some brought handkerchiefs.

Initially, Gu Sui’er was also shocked, but she quickly figured out what had happened. She rushed over to protect her son, fearing that the Empress might toss him away in a fit of rage.

The stupefied Empress did not hinder her actions and let Gu Sui’er take the child back.

After getting him back, she held him tightly. Little Ah Chen, this troublesome little ancestor, leaned against her bosom and grinned happily, revealing his tender gums and six sharp little teeth.

Gu Sui’er was helpless. She pinched his tender little feet and scolded: “Too unruly! Just wait for your dad to come back and see how he deals with you!”

She could only bluff like this. What if the Empress tries to deal with Ah Chen otherwise?

At this time, some other noble ladies and imperial relatives also arrived. The palace maids barred them from entering, making them wonder what happened inside.

The women in the Palace Hall wanted to take their leave, but with the Empress’ state, they couldn’t just run away. They could only stand there with lowered heads and try to reduce their presence to the minimum.

At this time, Princess Zhaoyang came in.

As soon as she stepped in and saw her mother’s current state, she was also taken aback. “Mother Empress, what’s wrong? What happened to your face?”

The Empress’ expression was chilly. She didn’t respond.

Nanny Sun glared at little Ah Chen held in his mother’s arms with a resentful look: “It’s all because of this child. He dared to harm Her Majesty, the Empress’ phoenix body.”

Upon hearing this, Princess Zhaoyang turned toward the mother and son duo.

She examined Gu Sui’er before her gaze fell on little Ah Chen.

“This is the child she gave birth to?” She asked.

Everyone fell silent, bowing their heads and not daring to speak.

It was well-known that this princess was infatuated with the former third Young Master of Marquis Ruiding’s family. But suddenly, that same man had become the fifth Prince of the imperial family.

For the person she once admired to become her older brother, anyone would find it difficult to accept such a blow… It was quite ridiculous now that they thought about it.

Everyone held their breath, lowered their heads, and pretended to be serious.

When Princess Zhaoyang asked, Gu Sui’er lowered her head and replied: “Replying to Your Highness, yes.”

Princess Zhaoyang walked a few steps and stood in front of Gu Sui’er, scrutinizing little Ah Chen.

He leaned peacefully in his mother’s arms, raising his chubby legs and happily looking at Princess Zhaoyang.

Princess Zhaoyang curled her lips. He didn’t resemble Xiao Heng at all but had the air of a hedonistic kid ah.

“He looks so ugly!” Princess Zhaoyang disliked him greatly.

As soon as she finished speaking, little Ah Chen unexpectedly made some spitting noises.

Droplets of clear saliva spattered directly onto Princess Zhaoyang’s face.

“You–” She was furious and almost jumped. “You bold and unreasonable child!”

Saying this, she was about to go over and snatch the little Ah Chen from Gu Sui’er’s arms.

Having already anticipated this, the latter held him tightly and dashed toward the door.

She didn’t know why little Ah Chen was stirring up trouble one after another today. He usually wasn’t like this ah. But in no case would she hand little Ah Chen over to Princess Zhaoyang. What if he caused another scene?

Guizhi and Nanny An were pale with fright. They hurriedly stepped forward to stop Princess Zhaoyang.

Everything was in a mess.

The women in the Palace Hall looked at each other, wondering what was going on.

Gu Sui’er was about to reach the door of the hall when she saw a group of people come toward this side. At the same time, the following words reached her ears: “His Majesty has arrived!”

His Majesty?

A sense of relief immediately washed over her. She hurriedly knelt down with the baby in her arms.

Little Ah Chen first hurt Nanny Sun, then kicked the Empress, and finally spat on Princess Zhaoyang’s face. His faults today were too big; only the Emperor could protect him.

Gu Sui’er remembered that when they brought little Ah Chen into the Palace after his full moon celebration, the Emperor pampered him very much. Would he help Ah Chen now?

Everyone present, including the Empress, knelt down to welcome the Emperor on his arrival.

The Empress had her face covered with a white handkerchief and refused to get up.

The Emperor asked: “Empress, why don’t you get up? You have knelt for too long.”

The Empress sobbed: “Replying to Your Majesty, this concubine is not qualified to face you.”

The Emperor: “Why so?”

The Empress covered her face, clutched her chest, and answered in a voice full of shame: “This concubine is the mother of the Empire. Not to mention the other people, this concubine failed to properly educate her own imperial grandson. How can this concubine face you, Your Majesty?”

The Emperor raised an eyebrow and asked: “What happened?”

The Empress bent over on the ground and wept softly: “Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with Concubine Gu. It is this concubine’s fault for not properly teaching Ah Chen.”

The Emperor was already quite impatient at this point, but considering that there were many people present in the Palace Hall, he had to give some face to the Empress. He asked: “What exactly happened?”

They had been married for many years so she was well aware of the Emperor’s temper. She dared not hide anymore and told the truth: “Since Your Majesty asked, this concubine will honestly report to you. However, please remember that this matter has nothing to do with Concubine Gu. As for Ah Chen, he is only a little over eight months old, so do not blame him too much.”

The Emperor’s expression was taut: “Speak.”

The Empress then recounted what had just happened and added: “Actually, it was nothing. This concubine was just kicked in the face. However, the bleeding has stopped now.”

Upon hearing this, the Emperor helped the Empress up, and at that moment, the imperial physician arrived. After examination, he concluded that it was just a nosebleed. It looked a little scary but was not serious. He only prescribed some medication to replenish blood and qi.

The Emperor sat down and invited the others to also take a seat. Everyone had no choice but to awkwardly sit down.

Today was supposed to be the Empress’ turn to host a banquet, but it had turned into this mess. Everyone wanted to leave as soon as possible, but they couldn’t. They could only endure and watch this nerve-wracking drama.

Xiao Heng had also come with the Emperor. He helped Gu Sui’er, who was kneeling on the side, and took little Ah Chen from her arms.

Gu Sui’er was anxious to secretly tell Xiao Heng about the trouble the child had provoked earlier, but Xiao Heng shook his head, indicating that there was no need to say anything.

Gu Sui’er couldn’t help but bite her lip, bowing her head and wondering how to resolve the problem.

Among those present, there were some people who couldn’t find fault with Xiao Heng. They just looked down on Gu Sui’er, who, after becoming a Concubine, had come to join the Empress’ banquet.

Of course, there were also some whose daughters, in the past, wanted to be engaged to Xiao Heng but had rejected. Now that he had suddenly become the Emperor’s fifth son, they beat their chest and stamped their feet in endless regret, finding Gu Sui’er a thorn in their eyes.

Now, these people were observing the situation discreetly, waiting to see how the fifth Prince would handle this matter.

At this time, Nanny Sun took the opportunity to step forward. She covered her face and complained tearfully: “This old slave begs Your Majesty to be the judge. All this old slave wanted to do was hold the little imperial grandson, but who would have thought… who would have thought that he would scratch this old slave’s face immediately! In fact, it doesn’t matter if he scratches this old slave. He must not, however, kick Her Majesty the Empress ah! Her Majesty’s body is invaluable ah…”

After Nanny Sun finished her complaint, everyone turned to look at the child in Xiao Heng’s arms.

Just a few days ago, he was obviously only a concubine-born grandson of Marquis Ruiding’s family, but now he has suddenly become the little imperial grandson. Who wouldn’t envy him?

Xiao Heng held his son expressionlessly, showing no sign of panic.

The Empress stood nearby with her eyes cast down. She did not utter a word but a faint mocking smile appeared on her lips.

After Nanny Sun’s tearful plea, the Emperor’s face gradually darkened. “You mean to say that Ah Chen scratched you when you went to hold him?”

Nanny Sun hurriedly nodded: “Yes, this slave only had good intentions. She saw the adorable little imperial grandson and wanted to hold him. And yet, he scratched this slave! Sigh, it’s all because Concubine Gu is from a humble background and doesn’t know how to raise a child…”

She said this, but inwardly, she was very pleased with herself. Now His Majesty will realize how mischievous his little grandson is.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor said, “Ah Chen is of noble birth. How can anyone just go and hold him as they please? Since you insisted on holding him, he naturally won’t comply.”

Nanny Sun was stunned. This… How could things turn out this way?

The Emperor’s face grew darker. “Empress, Nanny Sun showed disrespect to her superior and forcibly held the imperial grandson. What should be done according to the Palace rules?”

The Empress’s face changed dramatically. She gritted her teeth and had no choice but to say, “According to Palace rules, she should be flogged ten times.”

The Emperor nodded. “Then let it be done.”

Hearing the punishment, all strength left Nanny Sun’s legs. “Your Majesty, this old slave didn’t forcibly hold the imperial grandson. This old slave just wanted to take a look at him…”

But before she could finish her words, she was dragged out by the imperial guards.

Everyone’s expression changed a little.

They were well aware of the fact that Nanny Sun was favored by the Empress and was even the wet nurse of Princess Zhaoyang.

Nanny Sun’s face had been scratched by the little imperial grandson but he didn’t blame Concubine Gu at all. Instead, he ordered Nanny Sun to be dragged away for punishment.

This… Everyone looked at Gu Sui’er and saw her standing obediently behind Xiao Heng ignorantly with her head lowered.

They secretly made a mental note not to offend this person in the future.

The Empress had thought that the Emperor would embarrass this Concubine Gu.

Doing that would also embarrass Xiao Heng at the same time.

But she never expected that he would actually punish her own longtime nanny.

Her expression changed instantly as she kneeled down with a thud. “Your Majesty, this concubine is also at fault.”

The Emperor nodded in satisfaction: “Empress, little Ah Chen is only eight months old. Even though he does have a strong temperament, he was born with it.”

As he spoke, he took little Ah Chen from Xiao Heng’s arms.

“You child, you actually kicked your imperial grandmother. Go and apologize to her.”

“……”

Everyone was speechless for a moment. Make a little kid apologize?

Wasn’t this clearly the Emperor protecting the fifth prince’s only son?

Xiao Heng, upon hearing this, finally stepped forward slowly. “Father Emperor, Ah Chen was being naughty when he kicked Her Majesty. Allow erchen to apologize to her on his behalf.”

Gu Sui’er also hurried forward, wanting to apologize together.

The Empress stood there, unwillingly accepting this ‘apology’.

And so, this matter was settled perfunctorily.

The Emperor held his little grandson and looked at his playful little appearance. The more he looked at this little guy, the more he liked him. He couldn’t help but laugh and say: “Empress, Ah Chen kicking you is nothing. When he first met zhen, he even dared to pull zhen’s imperial jade crown.”

Upon hearing this, the Empress’s face turned pale with anger. Nevertheless, she had no choice but to force a smile and say, “Yes, Your Majesty is right. He is just an ignorant child. There is no need to blame him.”

As for those present, they were even more shocked to hear this.

Although they had heard that the Emperor doted quite a lot on this newly recognized little grandson, they never expected that as the monarch of a country, he would spoil him to such an extent.

This… was simply outrageous.

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