She had always doted on her three nephews.
They were the future hope of the General's Estate.
Having already felt uncomfortable in the palace, seeing her three beloved nephews injured upon her return ignited a fire within her, making her furious and wanting to kill for revenge.
Soon, the three daughters-in-law of the Li family recounted what had just happened.
After listening, Li Meng'er was furious, "What? She actually dared!"
"A consort from Dongning Kingdom dared to be so arrogant in our General's Estate in Xixia? Utterly audacious! Who gave her the nerve? We let them stay in our General's Estate, and instead of being grateful, they dare to bully our people? Mother, are you just going to let her bully your grandchildren like this? Look at their faces. Who has ever dared to injure them like this since they were little!"
These words struck a chord with the three daughters-in-law of the Li family.
They had wanted to say the same thing, but being daughters-in-law, with their mother-in-law present, how could they dare to be so presumptuous?
However, Li Meng'er was Madam Li's youngest daughter, pampered since childhood, which allowed her to be so disrespectful.
Madam Li was not angry. What truly angered her was that Princess Ye.
"Princess Ye is from Dongning Kingdom, and she is a guest in Xixia. This matter should not be escalated; it will bring us no benefit," Madam Li replied, frowning with some difficulty.
Li Meng'er slammed the table suddenly, gritting her teeth, "Princess Ye? Hmph! She didn't come with ulterior motives!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Li glanced at her three daughters-in-law and quickly grabbed Li Meng'er's arm, "Meng'er, do not speak rashly!"
Li Meng'er snapped back to reality, realizing she had spoken out of turn, but still gritted her teeth and said, "I'll go confront her!"
The three daughters-in-law exchanged glances. They were all intelligent and knew that their mother-in-law and Li Meng'er had unspoken words, harboring secrets about Princess Ye, secrets that evidently could not be revealed. They all lowered their heads to tend to their children, pretending not to hear the mother and daughter's conversation.
Madam Li also looked at her three daughters-in-law. Seeing that they were all well-behaved and not asking any questions, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, in the time it took for her to glance at them, she couldn't stop Li Meng'er.
"Meng'er!"
Li Meng'er left without looking back, walking out with quick strides. Madam Li chased her to the door, but the person was already far away. She could only call out loudly, "Meng'er, do not be too rash! You are a consort now; you cannot give people an excuse to gossip!"
Li Meng'er, who had walked far away, actually heard her mother's instructions from behind, but she didn't care at all.
She now hated the identity of a consort!
The thought of having to humble herself before the Emperor every day shattered her heart into pieces!
This resentment had been simmering in her heart, and she had to release it today!
A mere Yun Shu could hold such an important position in Prince Jin's heart!
She wanted to see what capabilities Yun Shu truly possessed!
Soon.
Li Meng'er arrived in a furious rush.
When she saw the three children playing in the courtyard, she was instantly enraged. They could still play happily after beating her beloved nephews? Instead of repenting, they were still so cheerful!
Li Meng'er's face turned ashen with anger.
However, when she saw that each of the three children had delicate features, like celestial children from a painting, her expression soured even more.
Yun Shu had actually given birth to three such outstanding children!
And they looked so much like Prince Jin!
A thorn instantly pierced Li Meng'er's heart. She had heard that Yun Shu's beauty far surpassed that of Princess Ningde and Princess Shengyue. She wanted to see if the people spreading these rumors were blind! Otherwise, how could such unreliable gossip have spread?
"Conso... Consort Meng!"
The maids in the courtyard were surprised to see Li Meng'er. The young lady had returned to the estate!
Li Meng'er glanced at the maid, then her gaze swept over the others, "Where is Princess Ye?"
At this moment, Li Meng'er looked quite menacing.
It was evident from her demeanor that she had come with anger.
The maids of the General's Estate knew Li Meng'er's temper. They dared not look her in the eye, for fear of being caught in the crossfire and suffering undeserved disaster.
Li Meng'er's question was directed at A Cha.
A Cha was not intimidated by Li Meng'er's menacing presence, "Please wait, Consort."
Hearing the maids address Li Meng'er, A Cha understood Li Meng'er's identity. Therefore, after respectfully calling her Consort, she turned back to knock on the door.
Inside the room, Yun Shu was about to open another book when she heard the noise outside.
Li Meng'er?
The Li Meng'er who had attempted to scheme against Zhan Tianye and was ultimately sent to the Xixia Emperor's bed by Zhan Tianye?
After a few thoughts flashed through Yun Shu's mind, she said to A Cha outside the door, "Please invite Consort Meng in."
"Yes."
A woman's voice, with a hint of coolness like water, emanated from the room. Li Meng'er's heart trembled slightly.
From the sound of her voice, it was clear the woman was very calm and not surprised by her arrival.
Li Meng'er snorted coldly in her heart.
She had a lot of nerve, but so what?
Li Meng'er immediately walked in.
A Cha and Yu Le at the door exchanged a glance, both feeling worried. This Consort Meng had come with ill intentions, clearly looking for trouble.
After entering, Li Meng'er instructed A Cha at the door, "Close the door."
A Cha didn't even look at Li Meng'er, but instead looked at Yun Shu.
Yun Shu nodded at A Cha, and only then did A Cha close the door.
Seeing A Cha's action, Li Meng'er's face grew even colder. A mere servant dared not look her in the eye? Did she treat her words as if they were carried away by the wind?
However, when she turned her head and looked at Yun Shu not far away, her steady footing unexpectedly faltered, and she took a large step back.
She stared at Yun Shu in astonishment.
That face!
It was even more stunningly beautiful than the rumors that had reached her ears!
Why was this face so breathtakingly exquisite?
Why!
Yun Shu seemed not to notice the astonishment on Li Meng'er's face and spoke in a light tone, "What business do you have with me, Consort?"
Madam Li and the others had just left in a huff, and Li Meng'er arrived shortly after. Was she here to seek justice for those three children?
Li Meng'er finally managed to compose herself.
Jealousy grew wildly in her heart.
She gritted her teeth and began to accuse, "I heard that Princess Ye's three sons bullied my three nephews and injured them terribly. Shouldn't this matter be explained? After all, Princess Ye is temporarily residing in our General's Estate with her family. Such an incident occurred right after their arrival. If this were to spread, it wouldn't be good for Princess Ye, would it?"
"What I want is very simple: I just want your three children to apologize to my nephews, and this matter will be settled."
Her words were spoken with utter self-righteousness.
Her attitude was also very arrogant.
She did not seem to hold Yun Shu in any regard.
The light in Yun Shu's beautiful eyes seemed to be tinged with frost, yet she still smiled faintly, "Consort, are you mistaken?"