The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 84 - The Slave Bullies His Master

As she spoke, her expression turned fierce.

Unfortunately, the Second Prince had seen this two-faced behavior many times.

He had long become numb to it.

In one ear and out the other.

She could say whatever she wanted; it wasn't the first time he had heard such words.

Seeing the Second Prince remain indifferent, Chai Momo's anger flared even more.

But under the emperor's watchful eye, she had to be cautious.

With a cold snort, she withdrew.

She didn't even follow proper etiquette before leaving, showing how she usually bullied her master!

Once the door closed and the noise outside ceased, the Second Prince slowly opened his eyes.

Years of continuous medication had left him weak.

His complexion was always sallow, and he was shorter than the Third Prince, who was over a year younger.

Spring and autumn were the hardest times for him.

Summer was somewhat more bearable.

Lan Fei, wanting to maintain appearances, had forced him to come to the summer villa.

So he harbored resentment, knowing no one in the villa would stand up for him.

Lan Fei spoke kindly and acted gracefully.

In public and private, she played the role of a good mother, fooling everyone into thinking she cared for him deeply.

But only the Second Prince knew the vast difference between genuine care and false affection.

He had few siblings. When Empress Xu and the Crown Prince were alive, they truly cared for him.

Sadly, fate did not favor the kind-hearted, and they passed away one after another.

He was only two or three years old then, supposedly the most lively age.

Yet he precociously remembered the pain of those separations.

Since then, he couldn't get close to anyone.

"Cough, cough."

A fit of coughing turned his small face red, veins bulging, nearly choking him.

He reached for a cup of warm water, but the pot was empty, not even cold water available.

Lying back in the rocking chair, he tried to calm himself.

Such neglect was not new to him.

He had long grown accustomed to it.

Looking towards the main hall, he wondered.

If he spoke to his father, would he believe the gentle and kind Lan Fei, or the cold and strange him?

His small eyes gradually reddened.

But he bit his pale lips, refusing to show any weakness.

After the two princes moved to Zeping, the emperor no longer stayed at Huifang Courtyard.

Dong Yuzhong personally informed Lin Wanyi, who was overjoyed.

She showed no sign of disappointment.

She spoke kindly to Dong Yuzhong.

"The Emperor is always so diligent with state affairs. It's wonderful that he can finally enjoy some family time with the two princes. Please inform His Majesty that everything is well here."