The Sixth Princess, pleased by Feng Jin's flattering words, was about to boast when she realized something was amiss. The joy on her face vanished instantly, and she glared venomously at Feng Jin, "You dare to insult this princess and slander the Empress! I will ensure you have no burial ground!"
"Guards, seize her and give her a thorough beating!"
Before the surrounding eunuchs could approach Feng Jin, they all collapsed to the ground.
The Sixth Princess was terrified and looked at Feng Jin sharply, "What are you doing? You dare to kill palace eunuchs without authorization! I will report you to Father Emperor and have you executed!"
The disgust in Feng Jin's eyes deepened. With such courage, they dared to imitate others by shouting threats. If not for her princess status, a mind like this would have been dead a hundred times over.
"Your Highness, please calm your anger. My sister has always been mischievous. Please do not let her anger harm your health," Feng Ruoyan said, twisting her slender waist and moving to the Sixth Princess's side, trying to ingratiate herself.
Unfortunately, this Sixth Princess was never easy to deal with, and Feng Ruoyan's attempt at reciprocity did not earn her any favor.
"You killed palace eunuchs without authorization, that's a capital offense."
"Princess, from where do you get that idea? When did I kill any eunuchs? Princess, do not slander me."
"This Princess saw it with her own eyes, these eunuchs..."
Before the Sixth Princess could finish speaking, the eunuchs who had fallen to the ground all stood up unharmed.
"This..."
"Your Highness also sees, these eunuchs are perfectly fine. Princess, you are slandering me so, I ask that you clear my name."
"You must have used trickery! You tricked this princess! I will report to Father Emperor and have you executed, along with your entire clan!"
"Sixth Princess, you speak with such arrogance, threatening to exterminate nine generations with every word." Ling Mohan's cold voice echoed through every corner.
This drew the attention of countless women, along with hushed whispers.
Ling Mohan walked to Feng Jin's side, gently pulling her into his embrace, his icy gaze fixed on the Sixth Princess.
"Sixth Princess, what exactly has my wife done wrong? You shout threats of execution and extermination. Today, if the Sixth Princess cannot provide a clear explanation, then let His Majesty decide whether my nine generations should be exterminated!"
The Sixth Princess’s body immediately stiffened, her spirit broken. Her eyes darted away, "She disrespected this Princess..."
"Princess, you truly have a grand air. Disrespecting a princess is a capital offense punishable by the extermination of nine generations. I must ask His Majesty what law in the Eastern Chu dictates this, or is this a law you, the Sixth Princess, have made yourself!"
Ling Mohan's voice was cold and filled with authority, leaving the Sixth Princess no courage to retort.
"A spring flower banquet, all in good spirits, why must it be disturbed to the point where everyone loses their enthusiasm."
The Sixth Princess looked towards the voice. Upon seeing Chu Yanxi, her nose twitched, and tears of grievance streamed down her face. She directly threw herself into Chu Yanxi's arms, "Imperial Brother, they are all bullying me. You must seek justice for me."
"I am aware of the entire situation. Royal Sister, you were in the wrong from the start, and you spoke rudely afterward. General Ling is a meritorious official of our Eastern Chu. If not for General Ling defending our nation, you would not be enjoying your current life of luxury and wealth."
Chu Yanxi, with an air of righteousness, lectured the Sixth Princess. He then turned to Ling Mohan, his tone respectful, "General Ling, Madam Ling, this matter is entirely my younger sister's fault, and also due to my insufficient discipline. I apologize to both of you here."
"Imperial Brother, you are a prince, and I am a princess. We are the rulers, and they are the subjects. How can a ruler be as subservient as a servant in admitting fault? Do you still have any of a prince's dignity?"
"Enough! Shut up! Did you not understand what I just said? Hurry and apologize to Madam Ling."
The anger in the Third Prince's eyes was undeniable. "I will never apologize to her!"
Having lost so much face this time, the Sixth Princess would never bow her head to Feng Jin in front of everyone. "Consider yourself lucky this time. You had better avoid this Princess whenever you see her, or I will never forgive you!"
With that harsh warning, the Sixth Princess turned and left.
Chu Yanxi, who had been trying to mediate, was now publicly slighted, and his face instantly fell. However, he still maintained a gentle, refined smile.
"General Ling's Madam, my younger sister is still young and has been spoiled excessively since childhood. If she has offended Madam Ling in any way, I implore Madam to be magnanimous and not hold it against her."
Feng Jin silently rolled her eyes. This Third Prince was wasting his talent if he wasn't an opera singer; with his skills, he could definitely become the most popular performer.
"Third Prince, you are too kind. The Sixth Princess holds a noble title as a princess. How could I dare to quarrel with the Sixth Princess?"
She wanted to de-escalate, but Feng Jin refused to give her that opportunity. She wanted to see how Chu Yanxi would continue the play.
Unexpectedly, Feng Jin showed no respect, making Chu Yanxi's awkwardness even more pronounced. He chuckled, "Madam Ling is truly humorous!"
"Third Prince, I am not one to joke. I always speak the truth. Please do not mind."
"Of course, of course!"
Chu Yanxi said awkwardly, his gaze shifting to Ling Mohan. Just as he was about to strike up a conversation, Ling Mohan suddenly brushed past him, taking Feng Jin's hand and walking away.
The hand that was about to be extended was awkwardly retracted. Chu Yanxi's lips still held a gentle smile, but his seemingly calm eyes were now turbulent.
"You just openly slighted the Third Prince like that. Aren't you afraid he'll seek revenge?" Feng Jin whispered in his ear.
"Didn't you tell me to provoke Chu Yanxi? I am merely doing as my wife instructed. Did I do something wrong?"
Ling Mohan's sincere expression left Feng Jin speechless, and she could only nod in agreement.
"Right, I still have something important to do," Feng Jin suddenly remembered her true purpose for being here, almost having been delayed by the brainless Sixth Princess.
Once Feng Jin reacted, she left Ling Mohan behind and quickly pulled Lin Yuwei to squeeze into the crowd.
"Sister Feng Jin, is this really going to work?"
"Don't worry, just do as I told you earlier."