A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1339: Chapter 1337: Face-Slapping 1

Consort Zheng sighed helplessly and continued.

"As for the current situation with the Tao Family, the Empress entrusted it to me personally to support you!"

"Otherwise, she could have ignored it!"

The Eldest Princess tugged at her handkerchief, conflicted, and after a while said.

"I’m sorry, I’ve brought shame to Father and Mother!"

The same marriage.

Second Sister is living much better than me.

Third Sister, although not yet married, will surely wed a good match with her stunning beauty.

There’s no need to mention Fourth Sister.

As the legitimate Princess, she will marry better than anyone.

Among the four sisters, only I am the unluckiest, bringing shame to the Royal Family.

Father and the Empress are most displeased with me.

They must be very disappointed.

"What nonsense are you thinking?"

Consort Zheng felt helpless, her tone growing more intense.

"I’ve been advising you continuously! I’ve been telling you!"

"The Empress isn’t as you imagine!"

She took a deep breath and spoke calmly.

"I know you harbor resentment in your heart over your birth mother’s death, but that isn’t the fault of the Empress!"

"No matter how upset you are inside, it’s useless!"

"If you continue like this, not only can I not help you, you won’t be able to help yourself either!"

"As your adoptive mother, I have to advise you seriously!"

"Don’t be stubborn!"

"If your mother was still alive, she would certainly want you to live well!"

"Not always sulking over past issues! Understand?"

The Eldest Princess lowered her head and thought for a long time, her eyes reddening, body slightly trembling.

"Yes! I understand, Mother!"

Consort Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, held her hand warmly and said.

"I know you haven’t been well in the palace before and have suffered grievances these years!"

"But I must tell you something!"

"When you got married, the Empress inquired about everything, including the details with the Tao Family!"

"She genuinely wants you to live well!"

Consort Zheng’s words were not entirely out of loyalty to the Empress.

Partly, it was heartfelt.

She deeply admired the Empress.

For someone who has always been at odds, the Empress still treats the daughter with the utmost care and kindness.

This shows the Empress’s generosity.

Not everyone can do this, and certainly not herself!

A foe’s daughter, not deliberately making things difficult is already good, as for anything else... haha!

The Eldest Princess lowered her head even further, and after a while, finally looked up.

"I understand, daughter knows now, in the future..."

The mother and daughter talked for a long time.

Eventually, they returned to calm and peace.

Consort Zheng glanced at her residence, stood up, and exhaled deeply.

"Alright!"

"Everything that needed to be said has been said, now let’s invite Old Madam Tao over!"

"Or... we could go find her ourselves!"

The Eldest Princess felt a bit puzzled.

"Mother... You’re going just like this? Not changing clothes?"

Consort Zheng smiled.

"Going just like this lets us truly see how they treat you!"

"Changing clothes would make them treat us respectfully, and that wouldn’t work!"

"Alright then!"

The Eldest Princess nodded.

She called Xiao Luo in and asked her to inform Lady Tao.

Then, she and Hong Yun prepared Consort Zheng for a short while and then went out together.

...

Old Madam Tao had just risen from her midday rest and was playing with her little grandson along with Maternal Aunt Tao.

Tao Hong’s mouth was like it had a honey coating, constantly flattery spilling out.

To the point where the old madam couldn’t stop smiling.

The room was filled with laughter, harmonious and joyful.

Suddenly, a maid came in to report.

"Old Madam, Xiao Luo, a girl from the Princess’s side, is here. She said the Princess will come to greet you soon!"

Upon hearing this, the old madam’s smile immediately froze.

Maternal Aunt Tao’s expression was no better, full of disdain.

"Madam, why is she coming?"

Old Madam Tao snorted.

"I don’t know?!"

"But if she comes, let her come. She has the nerve to come here, I’ll have the nerve to send her back where she came from!"

Maternal Aunt Tao was full of joy.

"Madam is right!"

"I’ll take Yuan’er down first, and return to serve Old Madam once she’s gone!"

Saying so, she was about to get up with the child.

"Hold on!" The old madam stretched out her hand to stop her.

"You don’t need to leave, just sit right here!"

"With me here, I want to see what face she has to give you attitude!"

Maternal Aunt Tao was secretly delighted, suddenly gaining confidence.

"Thank you, Old Madam, but..."

She pretended to be delicate, speaking aggrievedly.

"The Princess is, after all, a Princess, and I’m just a mere concubine. I don’t want Old Madam and the Princess to have conflict!"

"I’d better go and avoid them!"

Saying so, she made to retreat.

Old Madam Tao grew somewhat angry.

"What do you mean by that? You think I can’t protect you?"

"No, no! How could I dare think so!"

Tao Hong stole a glance at the old madam, feeling that the timing was right, she said.

"If that’s the case, I won’t leave, please calm down, Old Madam!"

"Hm!"

Old Madam Tao was instantly satisfied.

"That’s more like it!"

...

When the Eldest Princess and Consort Zheng arrived at the old madam’s residence.

The large courtyard was empty, not a maid in sight.

The atmosphere could be described in one sentence.

’You are not welcome here!’

The Eldest Princess felt a bit embarrassed.

"Mother... Here..."

Consort Zheng felt a bit angry inside, but she waved her hand.

"No matter!"

"I know your situation!"

"Let’s go inside first!"

"Mm!"

The Eldest Princess nodded and entered the room with Consort Zheng.

Just before going inside, they heard bursts of laughter coming from within.

Xiao Luo nervously went in to announce.

"Old Madam, the Princess is here!"

The old madam paid no attention, continuing to chat and laugh with Maternal Aunt Tao.

Maternal Aunt Tao likewise showed no sign of acknowledgment, without even lifting her buttocks, continuing to respond to the old madam.

The two acted as if they hadn’t heard Xiao Luo’s announcement.

Throughout, there was no reaction whatsoever.

The Eldest Princess’s face grew more and more awkward.

Even Consort Zheng couldn’t hold back, speaking up, unable to bear it any longer.

"Oh! Old Madam Tao, you certainly have high spirits!"

This unfamiliar voice finally made Old Madam Tao look up.

She frowned, quite surprised.

"You are..."

She quickly gave her a once-over, noticing her attire was very ordinary, not showing any signs of nobility.

Her heart instantly relaxed.

She looked at the Eldest Princess again, her tone very displeased.

"Who is she? Who is this woman you’ve brought back?"

The Eldest Princess’s face changed drastically, about to get angry.

Consort Zheng stopped her, then turned to Old Madam Tao with a smile.

"Old Madam has quite a forgetful memory!"

"This isn’t the first time we’ve met! How could you not recognize me?"

Finished, she sat down next to the old madam.

Picked up the tea, smelled it, and then put it down again without drinking.

Her actions and demeanor showed incomparable nobility.