Having been slighted at the Ling family before, she was determined to get her revenge today, and to rip the Ling family's face off and stomp on it to vent her anger.
Feng Jin's expression gradually darkened. Indeed, the older the ginger, the spicier it was. Compared to Princess Yongping, Guo Li's little tricks from just now were not even in the same league.
"Listening to the Princess's tone, it seems she has introduced women to our young general... Could it be..."
Feng Jin did not finish her sentence, but her gaze fell upon Guo Li, who was standing to the side, and she scrutinized her. Finally, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at!"
As if guilty, Guo Li shouted angrily.
Feng Jin quickly stifled her laughter, covered her mouth with her hand, and said, "I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself..."
Having composed herself, Feng Jin took a deep breath and said, "Princess, if you truly had such intentions, my husband truly looks down upon them. His taste wouldn't be this poor, would it?"
"You..." Princess Yongping was also angered by Feng Jin's words. She glared at Feng Jin and said, "Indeed, you are sharp-tongued. A woman as scheming as you is probably why you were able to bewitch Ling Mohan so thoroughly."
Feng Jin's eyes narrowed. Did this Princess Yongping not think before she spoke? Did she not consider where they were and what she dared to say?
Or did she think that her noble status as a princess made her arrogant, not putting anyone else in her eyes?
Or did she think that what she said was perfectly appropriate? It could only be said that this Princess Yongping was overconfident.
"May I ask, Princess, is it that your proposal failed, and now you're filled with resentment, saying the grapes are sour because you can't eat them? If so, wouldn't that be losing face as a princess?"
Feng Jin's words were like knives, piercing the Princess Yongping's sore spot. Everyone in the capital knew that Princess Yongping had intended to marry into the Ling family, but she had been thoroughly humiliated by Ling Mohan, becoming a laughingstock of the entire capital.
Unable to bear the gossip, Princess Yongping took Guo Li on a trip, and they had only just returned to the capital two days ago.
Coincidentally, they met Feng Jin at this banquet. Naturally, she had nowhere to vent her anger. Upon seeing Feng Jin, her anger was fully ignited, and she naturally showed no good expression.
"Good for you! How dare you talk back to me in person? It seems you don't take me seriously at all if I don't teach you a lesson!"
As a princess, everyone showed her utmost respect and obedience. It was truly rare for someone like Feng Jin to talk back to her.
In front of so many people, if she didn't establish her authority today, who else in the capital would take her seriously in the future?
"Guards, restrain her and slap this ignorant woman severely!"
"Yes, Princess!"
"Princess, wait!"
Lin Yuwei directly stepped in front of Feng Jin. Due to her status as the Princess of Jing, the maids dared not step forward.
"Princess of Jing, what do you mean by this? Are you also going to oppose me? I am your elder. Even the Prince of Jing shows me respect!"
"Princess, please forgive me, I do not wish to oppose you, but I want to ask for a favor from you, begging the Princess to show mercy."
Princess Yongping snorted coldly, her usual haughtiness evident. "This favor cannot be granted. If I don't teach her a lesson today, will anyone take me seriously in the future? Hit her hard! Anyone who dares to stop you will be hit as well!"
The maids, receiving the order, rushed forward aggressively. Lin Yuwei stood frozen, forgetting to dodge. It was Feng Jin who reacted, pulling Lin Yuwei behind her to protect her.
She grabbed the maid's raised hand and flung her forcefully. The maid fell directly in front of Princess Yongping.
"You... you... what audacious courage! How dare you attack me in front of this Princess! I will report you to the Empress and charge you with insubordination. The entire Ling family will suffer!"
Princess Yongping pointed at Feng Jin, her face flushed with anger. She had initially intended to scare her, but she didn't expect her to fight back.
"Princess, you are mistaken. I am also a princess personally appointed by the Empress Dowager. We should be of equal rank, so where does insubordination come in? Besides, the person blocking me just now was the Princess of Jing. If I hadn't intervened, wouldn't your maids have attacked the Princess of Jing as well? What would the Prince of Jing think if he found out..."
"With so many people present, if a few loose tongues spread this to the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion, or if someone in the palace learns of this, it won't be something you, Princess, can explain away with a few words. Everything I did just now was for your own good, Princess. I still implore you to calm your anger and try to be less passionate, for the sake of your longevity."
Feng Jin walked towards Princess Yongping with a smile, offering gentle persuasion. If this Princess was intelligent, she should shut up quickly.
If not, she had other ways to continue dealing with her.
"You want to scare me with the Emperor and the Empress? I'm afraid you're not qualified enough. I grew up by the Empress Dowager's side since I was young, and I am a close friend of the Empress. How dare you, a wild girl raised in the countryside, run rampant in front of me? Today, I will discipline you on behalf of your father, to teach you what heaven and earth are!"
"Princess, you put on quite a show. My daughter does not require the Princess's guidance. If you have such leisure, perhaps you should mind your own daughter first."
Feng Yuanping's deep voice resonated throughout the hall, drawing the attention of everyone around.
Feng Yuanping strode forward, standing beside Feng Jin and shielding her, directly confronting Princess Yongping.
"Prime Minister Feng, you've arrived at a good time. This daughter of yours is so disrespectful to me, you should discipline her properly!"
She had long heard that Feng Yuanping detested this daughter of his and had even severed ties with her. Why was he protecting her so much today?
Feng Yuanping let out a cold laugh. "Princess, you truly have a sense of humor. Since I am here today, no one will dare to touch a single hair on my daughter's head!"
Hearing Feng Yuanping's protective words, a warmth surged in her heart. She slightly looked up at the man standing taller than her, and a sense of reliance arose.
Princess Yongping was slightly stunned. The rumors were that Feng Yuanping detested this daughter and had once severed ties with her. Why was he protecting her so fiercely today?
"Since you won't act, then I shall do it myself!"
"If you dare to touch my daughter today, tomorrow I will be able to make Minister Guo a man of leisure!"
Princess Yongping, who had just raised her hand, hesitated for a moment before slowly lowering it. Her eyes, filled with fire, glared at Feng Yuanping.