The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 103: The Du's Mother and Daughter

Ru Yi and Ru Huan were resting in the room.

Although the person who had beaten them had shown mercy, after many years by Yi Fei's side, their bodies had become delicate and precious.

If compared to the wealthy young ladies outside, they were perhaps even more tender-skinned.

So, being beaten like this still left them with considerable pain.

Looking at their backs, filled with red swellings and bruises, the second-rank palace maid Ying Shuang felt heartbroken as she applied medicine to them.

"Elder sisters, bear with it a little. This medicine was just sent by Yi Fei. She said it will heal in three days or so, and I'll apply it for you right now."

The two nodded, biting down on their handkerchiefs.

Though there was no broken skin or bleeding, the stinging pain combined with the coolness of the medicine still made their backs tense up.

Ying Shuang was quick with her hands, carefully applying the ointment to every wound.

Fortunately, it was summer, so wearing light clothing was acceptable.

The sisters had been with Yi Fei for many years, and this kind of injury was not their first.

But their loyalty to Yi Fei had not diminished at all.

The reason they hadn't informed her about the Second Prince being conferred the title was also out of consideration.

They were afraid that Yi Fei would become flustered due to family matters.

They believed that the Emperor was intentionally doing this to strike at both Yi Fei and the Third Prince while simultaneously putting pressure on the Liu family.

If their mistress caused any stir because of this, it would leave her vulnerable to scrutiny.

Wouldn't that put her in a dilemma?

So, they...

However, they hadn't expected that Bai Pin would spread the news so quickly.

Had they known she would come to talk about this, they would have never let her in.

Now, they could only sigh.

"Ru Yi, what should we do now?"

"What can we do? The mistress must have already contacted her family. There's nothing more we can do now. Let's wait and see. The Master keeps us by the mistress's side to protect her, so everything should prioritize her interests."

Ru Huan nodded upon hearing this, her eyes filled with determination.

If it came down to it, they would definitely step up and take the blame for everything.

In the Yaotai Pavilion.

Lin Guifei had learned about this news several days earlier.

Her attitude was completely different from Yi Fei's.

Not only did she personally arrange for monks from Baolin Temple to recite scriptures, but she also specifically sent many "old items" of Su Fei's to evoke gratitude from the Second Prince.

Looking at these old belongings, the Second Prince felt little emotional stirrings in his heart.

After all, he had never even seen the person; these lifeless objects were hardly going to evoke any sorrowful feelings in him.

Seeing his dazed expression, Du Momo did not approach to disturb him.

She simply closed the door, allowing him to remain quiet.