Zhe Jing waited for a long time. Seeing that Zhan Feiyu did not agree to go to the Marquis Wu'an's mansion to offer incense and pay respects to Yu Ba Wang, she immediately raised her voice and said maliciously, "Do you dare not listen to the Seventh Princess?"
The Seventh Princess looked at Zhe Jing, who was paving the way for her, as if she were an idiot. Just as her mother妃 had said, those in power should master the art of controlling people. Some things could be achieved without her having to act herself.
Wen Ruyi and the Second Prince were also cousins. The Wen family had supported Consort Min and the Second Prince from the very beginning. If the Seventh Princess could gain the support of the Marquis Wu'an's mansion, Wen Ruyi would be happy to see it.
As the foremost noble lady, Wen Ruyi remained silent. Miss Chen and others naturally did not speak. Miss Zhang hesitated, but ultimately was unwilling to offend the Seventh Princess for an insignificant outsider. Moreover, speaking up would indirectly offend the Marquis Wu'an's mansion.
"The country has laws, and the family has rules. Even though the princess, as a royal daughter, is of noble status, she still has no right to force me to go to the Marquis Wu'an's mansion." Zhan Feiyu spoke word by word, her expression calm, but her impression of the princes worsened.
The princes were fighting for the position of crown prince, yet they used women to achieve their goals. Lacking such courage, Zhan Feiyu could not help but think of Princess Rui, who was also trying to win over the Marquis Wu'an's mansion for her son. How could Yin Chengye, hiding behind the scenes, achieve greatness?
The Seventh Princess was amused to the point of anger. Her arrogant voice carried a tone of strength and dominance, "I have opened my eyes today. Someone actually dares to discuss national laws and family rules with me."
Suddenly standing up, the Seventh Princess pointed at Zhan Feiyu and directly ordered, "Guards, seize this woman who has offended me and send her to the Marquis Wu'an's mansion. Anyone who dares to resist will be executed!"
Following the Seventh Princess's command, the royal guards outside the door immediately entered the room, staring menacingly at Zhan Feiyu, or more accurately, at He Nuan behind her.
Zhe Jing couldn't help but reveal a smug smile, wishing Zhan Feiyu would resist immediately and be executed by the royal guards on the spot.
Wen Ruyi also put down her teacup at this moment. A hint of hesitation appeared on her beautiful face, as if she were too kind-hearted to watch Zhan Feiyu be killed.
However, the princess was the sovereign, and she was a subject. Coupled with the Seventh Princess's notorious arrogance, Wen Ruyi dared not easily offer advice. The other noble ladies naturally dared even less.
"Miss Zhan, you should apologize to the princess," Miss Zhang said, twisting her fingers nervously. She ultimately could not resist her conscience and offered a piece of advice.
Before, whether Zhan Feiyu offended Zhe Jing or Wen Ruyi, it was merely a conflict between ladies of the boudoir. The Wen family, considering their status, would not deal with Zhan Feiyu for such a trivial matter.
But the Seventh Princess was different. She was the Emperor's most favored princess, of noble status. As the saying goes, if the sovereign wants the subject to die, the subject must die!
Since the Seventh Princess was determined to cause trouble for Miss Zhan, if she continued to defy her, she would be the one to suffer in the end. Even if the Seventh Princess disregarded human lives, the Emperor would at most reprimand her a few times; he would never punish his own daughter for an outsider.
Zhan Feiyu was not someone who refused to appreciate kindness. Accepting Miss Zhang's goodwill, she turned to look at the four royal guards standing in front of her and carefully took off the pouch she carried, handing it to the leading guard.
Guard Lin was surprised. Did this pouch contain the token of the Imperial Dragon Guard? If so, it would be troublesome.
However, regardless of his thoughts, Guard Lin still took the pouch and opened it. Although the Imperial Dragon Guard was special, the Seventh Princess was still the sovereign. Guard Lin could not stop because of a token from the Imperial Dragon Guard.
The Seventh Princess and Wen Ruyi and the others also thought of this when they saw Zhan Feiyu's actions. The Seventh Princess sneered disdainfully. The Imperial Dragon Guard was merely a pack of mad dogs raised by the Emperor. Did they dare to bite their own master?
Upon opening the pouch, Guard Lin's eyes widened. His solemn expression changed abruptly. Just as he was about to kneel and pay respects, Zhan Feiyu had already stood up.
"Since you've seen it, please return the jade pendant," Zhan Feiyu said with a smile, extending her hand. It was thanks to the Dragon Pendant bestowed by the Emperor years ago that she could face the princes and descendants of the imperial family in the capital without suffering losses.
Guard Lin respectfully returned the Dragon Pendant to the pouch and handed it back to Zhan Feiyu with both hands. His respectful attitude truly shocked everyone present.
"Guard Lin?" The Seventh Princess's face darkened instantly. Her eyes blazed with anger as she glared at Guard Lin. What did he mean? As a royal guard, was he afraid of the Imperial Dragon Guard!
Guard Lin's scalp tingled. This jade pendant was one the Emperor had worn in his early years, and it was his favorite. As a palace guard, he had naturally seen it.
Guard Lin did not expect to see this jade pendant again after so many years. At this moment, Guard Lin understood everything. No wonder this Miss Zhan acted so unscrupulously in the capital, disregarding offending these noble ladies and even disregarding the Seventh Princess's feelings.
Even if this person was not a lost pearl of the Emperor, she must have a great relationship with the Emperor. Guard Lin, with the courage of a leopard, would not dare to offend her.
"Please forgive me, Your Highness," Guard Lin knelt on one knee and pleaded with the Seventh Princess. "Miss Zhan's identity is special, and this subordinate dares not offend her!"
If Zhan Feiyu had truly violated national laws and family rules, Guard Lin would have been justified in arresting her. But based solely on the Seventh Princess's words, Guard Lin would rather lose his head than show disrespect to Zhan Feiyu.
Before the Seventh Princess could scold him, Zhan Feiyu turned to Miss Zhang and bid farewell, "Thank you, Miss Zhang, for apologizing to Princess Zhaoyue on my behalf. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave. I will apologize to Princess Zhaoyue another day."
"You are not allowed to leave!" the Seventh Princess roared. She grabbed the teacup on the table and hurled it violently towards Zhan Feiyu. "If you take one step out of here today, I will take your dog's life!"