"Chu Qianli, what do you mean? Do you doubt my words?"
Although Chu Feiyan spoke to Chu Qianli, her cold gaze was fixed on Chu Qianqian.
"Did I slander you? You tell me!"
Chu Qianqian, intimidated by the threatening glint in her eyes, flinched and dared not speak immediately.
Chu Qianli smiled again, "Princess Feiyan, I know you are favored by the Empress Dowager. But do you think the Empress Dowager truly doesn't see you threatening others in her presence?"
The Empress Dowager was taken aback.
Good heavens, she really hadn't noticed.
But... was that how it was?
Chu Feiyan's expression changed, her face instantly flushing red with anger.
"When have I ever threatened anyone? Sister Qianqian, you tell her! Did I threaten you?"
"I..." Chu Qianqian lowered her head, wanting to say many things, feeling deeply wronged.
But she knew that saying certain things would lead to immense trouble later.
Yet, if she didn't speak, and was slandered again, she would never be able to hold her head up in front of Chu Feiyan.
However, her mother had said that their father had no ambition for power and had no allies.
If they angered Prince Yu, their entire family would suffer.
She dared not...
"If you want to live your life carrying this injustice, no one will care. If you want to hold your head high as a person, then be your true self."
"Qian'er..."
"Consort Ling, why must you suppress your daughter's true nature? In your eyes, is appeasing the situation more important than your daughter's grievance?"
"I..." Consort Ling clenched her palm, unable to utter a single word.
The Empress Dowager and Nanny Dian exchanged glances.
Chu Qianqian was not like this before; she would always admit her mistakes quickly.
But this time, after a few words from Chu Qianli, she seemed to want to retort.
This girl named Chu Qianli was truly formidable!
"Qianqian, if you truly have a grievance, explain it clearly to your Imperial Grandmother. But..."
The Empress Dowager's gaze deepened, and her voice grew stern, "You must know that I cannot tolerate a speck of dust in my eyes. If you lie, I will not let you off easily."
"The Empress Dowager seems to have already made up her mind, assuming Princess Qianqian will lie," Chu Qianli said with a smile.
Nanny Dian and Consort Ling's expressions immediately changed.
Consort Ling quickly tugged at Chu Qianli's sleeve, "Miss Chu, please don't..."
"Presumptuous!" Nanny Dian was furious. "Simply too presumptuous! Guards..."
"Empress Dowager, are you unwilling to give Qianqian a chance for fair treatment?" Chu Qianli remained unfazed, her smile constant.
The Empress Dowager was becoming annoyed.
No one had ever dared to be so presumptuous in front of her.
Even her son had to respect her. Where did this wild girl, Chu Qianli, get such audacity?
No wonder Feiyan said Chu Qianli had always bullied her. It turned out Chu Qianli was indeed this fierce!
"May I ask, Empress Dowager, are you truly going to be so biased towards Princess Feiyan, not even giving Princess Qianqian a chance to explain?"
"Miss Chu..." Consort Ling seemed truly flustered, constantly tugging at her sleeve from the side.
But Chu Qianli paid no mind, still smiling sweetly at the Empress Dowager.
Guards rushed in, about to apprehend Chu Qianli.
However, the Empress Dowager suddenly waved her hand.
The two guards immediately retreated.
Chu Feiyan was anxious, "Imperial Grandmother..."
"As long as you are innocent, no one can slander you."
The Empress Dowager's voice was gentle, but when she addressed Chu Qianqian, her tone immediately turned stern, "Qianqian, I am giving you a chance now. Speak properly!"