kingnovel Chapter 478 Sisters Confront Each Other
Chapter 478 Sisters Confront Each Other
When these two returned to the capital, even ordinary people couldn't help but go out and watch them when they heard the news.
A sharp-witted student stopped their carriage in the street and asked, "Princess Xintong, do you and Prince Ning harbor any disloyal intentions?"
He was not yet twenty, in the prime of his life when he dared to speak and act, as if he were the most righteous person in the world. It seemed that only by being unconventional could he highlight his character.
Moreover, he was not alone; he was followed by dozens of students, all dressed in long gowns. Although they were all frail scholars, they looked quite imposing.
The question was extremely rude, and the people clicked their tongues in disbelief. They then saw Princess Xintong's carriage surrounded by guards.
The guards all looked grim, adopting defensive postures as if they were about to draw their swords and stab the students at any moment.
It would be troublesome if someone were accidentally injured.
Some people retreated, while others who were interested in the matter were unwilling to leave.
In the tense standoff, the second sister simply pushed open the car door and got out. Her expression was calm, and she wasn't angry at such offensive words.
However, she was already extremely beautiful, and now that she is slightly plump, she looks even more charming.
The young students were all dumbfounded, exclaiming that such a woman was only found in heaven, and they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
The second sister was quite gentle. She said, "His Highness Prince Ning and I have never had any disloyal intentions. Our return to the capital this time is to petition the court. The people have witnessed everything we have done, and everything we have done is for the sake of the country."
Having said that, she looked at the sharp-tongued student and smiled slightly: "Any other questions?"
The student, who had been quite arrogant, blushed instantly when she stared at him. He instinctively took a few steps back and hurriedly shook his head, saying, "No...nothing..."
The students practically fled in panic, while the common people burst into laughter.
The second sister added, “I’ve heard too many rumors about us while I was among the people. But no matter what, please rest assured that since we’ve decided to go deep into the community, truly understand their plight, and help them solve their problems, we will never forget our original intention.”
Suddenly, a voice of support emerged: "Good! The princess is right, this is the princess who truly belongs to us common people!"
Where someone starts, others will follow.
Another woman knelt down, wiping away tears, and recounted her suffering, saying that it was thanks to the laws and policies introduced by her second sister that she was able to escape her misery and that her daughter was spared from further suffering.
The second sister went over and personally helped her up, saying, "Don't worry, our Great Zhou will only get better and better in the future. Moreover, His Majesty has always been considerate of the people. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, we will return to the people."
She turned back and got into the carriage. The carriage drove away, but the people who were standing or kneeling still refused to leave. Some even started to cry, and more and more people began to weep.
Looking at this scene, Prince Ning said, "The people are sincere, but unfortunately, such sincerity is the easiest to be taken advantage of."
The second sister rubbed her temples: "My eldest sister once said that public opinion is extremely terrible, and now I've seen it for myself."
Prince Ning grasped her hand: "So, you got out of the carriage on purpose?"
"Just getting off the bus for a moment and saying a few words can win people's hearts. Why wouldn't I do something so beneficial?"
Prince Ning laughed heartily: "My Mu Tong has actually started using scheming too?"
The second sister sighed deeply and did not continue speaking.
News of what happened on the long street quickly reached the palace.
The younger sister sat at the head of the table, listening to the officials speak.
“Your Majesty, Princess Mu Tong has become so arrogant that she seems to think she is the only leader in the world.”
"Indeed, Your Majesty did not witness that Princess Mu Tong actually used her beauty to bewitch men. All the scholars who saw the princess fell head over heels for her!"
"The people were bewitched by the princess, and they all knelt down and wept, saying that they wanted to support the princess."
The younger sister's face grew increasingly grim, and she couldn't help but throw the paperweight off the table: "Is this really true?"
Seeing her anger, the officials exchanged glances, all seeing excitement and joy in each other's eyes.
It's done.
"Your Majesty, we would never dare to deceive you. If we have uttered even the slightest lie, we are willing to die."
"Be bold!"
The younger sister's angry shout startled the others into silence.
After waiting a while, I heard her continue speaking.
"I am the Emperor. What is Si Mutong trying to do? She is my sister, and I have been very tolerant of her. I never expected her to do this!"
"Guards, summon Xiao Youchuan and Si Mutong to the palace immediately to see me!"
Prince Ning and his second sister had just arrived at Prince Ning's residence and were preparing to settle in and rest when they heard a message from the palace, telling them to enter the palace immediately.
Prince Ning said to the eunuch, "We have traveled a long way and are covered in dust, which may be unsightly. We are afraid of offending His Majesty. Please wait for us for a moment so we can change our clothes and then enter the palace."
The eunuch said unhappily, "His Majesty said that you should enter the palace immediately, and there is no need to pack."
Prince Ning had no choice but to give up. He fiddled with his hands inside his sleeves and placed a short blade close to his waist.
In the past, when her second sister secretly entered the palace, her younger sister would always meet her in the Zichen Hall. But today, she met them in the main hall, and her gaze was very displeased.
The second sister greeted His Majesty, her expression somewhat displeased, and said, "Your Majesty, we have traveled all night to return to the capital and have not rested for a moment. May I ask why Your Majesty has summoned us here?"
There were only the three of them in the main hall, along with Eunuch Wu who was serving them, and a guard hidden behind a screen.
The second sister relaxed considerably, acting as if the two sisters used to be, and stepped forward to examine her younger sister closely.
The younger sister retorted, "How dare you! You are utterly insolent, defying your superiors!"
The second sister paused, frowned, and asked, "What's wrong with His Majesty today?"
The younger sister sneered repeatedly: "I know everything you did on the long street. Si Mutong, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to tell the whole world that I'm petty?"
The second sister was even more displeased: "Your Majesty, what makes you say such a thing? Aren't the recent rumors caused by Your Majesty? Today I was merely explaining to the people in person to prevent the rumors from going too far. What's wrong with what I did?"
"Si Mutong, don't think I don't know what you're thinking!"
The second sister said, "Your Majesty, you are so stubborn and self-willed that you no longer even trust your own sister?"
"Trust? How laughable!" The younger sister's suspicious gaze shifted from the second sister's face to Prince Ning's, and she sneered, "Si Mutong, tell me the truth, what you and Xiao Youchuan did among the common people, was it really coveting the dragon throne beneath my feet?"
This is a serious matter. Not only was the second sister angry, but Prince Ning was also angry.
He stepped forward, shielding his second sister behind him, and said, "Your Majesty, we have always respected you, but how can you be so unreasonable? We are devoted to the people of Great Zhou and have no other intentions!"