Chapter 1212: Chapter 1209: Flattery?

And the Elder Princess was naturally admonished by the Empress, while Huo Zixing was punished by the Emperor to transcribe the Classic of Filial Piety.

In any era, being unfilial is not a good reputation, and Huo Zixing, as if he had eaten weights, even when laughed at upon leaving the palace gates, refused to show weakness and moved to the Huo family’s residence on the same day.

And the fallout between the Elder Princess and her son, the Little Prince, became the biggest joke in the capital.

“Madam, another rumor has spread outside, praising the Little Prince as a good man who even dared to defy the Elder Princess, all to protect Aunt Qiao.”

“There are also rumors saying the Elder Princess is so cruel that she would harm her own grandson.”

“Of course, there are quite a few who scorn the Little Prince for being unfilial as well.”

Ye Muyu suddenly asked, “Which voice is louder?”

“In the first few days, those scolding the Little Prince were more, but today it seems the rumors about the Elder Princess’s cruelty are spreading faster.”

“You go and find out more, watch the trends, and see where exactly these rumors are coming from.” Ye Muyu handed some silver to her, and Su Mei pushed down to handle this matter.

She leaned back on the soft couch, feeling that something was not right about the situation, especially since the rumors were now directly targeting the Elder Princess. Logically, things that happened at the Elder Princess’ Mansion shouldn’t have been leaked.

Even the Little Prince should not have let the news out, after all, it would damage the reputation of the entire Princess’ Mansion. Perhaps there was more to the story, and what made it most unreasonable to her was that the Elder Princess’ Mansion had not taken steps to stifle the rumors.

Ye Muyu’s guess changed three days later.

She was invited by Lu Sangqi and had received a personal invitation from the Elder Princess to visit the Princess’ Mansion.

When Ye Muyu arrived, she saw the Elder Princess seated on a Noble Consort chair in the courtyard, with the Young Prince in front of her, clutching a cuju ball and playing. Although his movements were slow, the doting smile on the Elder Princess’s face showed how happy she was and how deeply she loved the Young Prince.

“Your Highness.” Ye Muyu was led in and paid her respects to the Elder Princess first.

Her visit today was to take a closer look at the Young Prince’s condition and then cooperate with Lu Sangqi to treat him.

Speaking of which, her understanding of poisons was not extensive; after all, she only had a good memory and no chance to use poisons casually in the future world. She knew her assistance was limited and she had previously conveyed that indirectly to the Elder Princess.

But for some reason, the Elder Princess still called her over.

“Grant a seat to the lady.” With a smile still on her face, the Elder Princess waited for Ye Muyu to sit down before turning towards the Young Prince with a laugh, “Looking at the child, although he is weak, his temperament is good, so well-behaved. Every time he calls me ‘grandmother’ with his childish voice, my heart just melts.”

Ye Muyu looked at the innocent and adorable smile on the Young Prince’s face and could understand the Elder Princess’s fondness for him.

“I also like the Young Princely Heir; he is a good child.”

The Elder Princess raised an eyebrow slightly, “To speak such flattering words so directly, it’s hard to see that Madam Lu could also have such an obsequious moment.”

Ye Muyu looked at her in astonishment, “…” Obsequious? She was just telling the truth. But why are the Emperor and the Elder Princess both so assertive, always managing to interpret her words so wrongly?

Thinking of what Emperor Xuanming had once said, Ye Muyu sighed quietly in her heart, feeling that it was useless to say more, so she didn’t say anything.

Seeing only a helpless look flit across Ye Muyu’s clear face, the Elder Princess didn’t speak up to explain.

Blinking her eyes deliberately, she teased, “Did my words err?”