Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1465 - 1403: Another Scumbag

Wufu and Ah Jiu were watching the commotion on the side, while the people in front of the lantern pavilion, especially Prince Zhou, were secretly lamenting in his heart.

Lately, he had been closely involved with Ping Xi, but had forgotten the Fan Family. Wuniang had a temper too, and the Fan Family was somewhat displeased with him. Yet he couldn’t let go of the Fan Family, and even more so couldn’t let go of Prince Wei who had military power. If he could win over Commandery Princess Ping Xi, why worry about Prince Wei not supporting him?

Today, on the Mid-Autumn Festival, he had arranged to meet Fifth Lady Fan. He had already deliberately hidden his whereabouts, but unexpectedly encountered the willful Commandery Princess Song Jiaojiao.

"Oh, it’s Brother Kun." Song Jiaojiao jumped in front of Prince Zhou with a bright smile, ignoring Fifth Lady Fan, who stood beside him dressed plainly and elegantly. She pouted with a coquettish and stubborn face, "Didn’t Brother Kun say he was too busy to come out? Were you lying to me!"

Prince Zhou felt a bitterness in his mouth, subconsciously looking at Fifth Lady Fan by his side. He saw her smiling all along, then looked at Song Jiaojiao, who was obviously provoking Fifth Lady Fan, and couldn’t help but sigh secretly in his heart.

Fifth Lady Fan was known as the Lady of Good Sounds, renowned for her kindness and having a good reputation among the common people. Her appearance was also gentle and harmonious, and some even regarded her as the embodiment of Guanyin. Therefore, her attire was always plain and elegant, her demeanor detached and serene.

In contrast, Song Jiaojiao was like a ball of fire, bright and flamboyant. At the moment, she was wearing a novel design gold-weaved, peony-embroidered hundred pleat skirt. The skirt had a row of jade buttons at the waist fastening down to the hem, with silk tassels swaying gently in the wind, looking truly beautiful.

Song Jiaojiao dressed outstandingly, her charming face was lightly made up. Her hair was adorned with exquisite and precious vermilion hairpins, paired with her noble status, she truly resembled a proud peacock, raising her chin and slanting her gaze at Fifth Lady Fan.

"Miss Fan the Fifth, don’t you know to salute when you see this Commandery Princess?"

Fifth Lady Fan loathed Princess Ping Xi, she glanced at Prince Zhou coolly and said, "Greetings Commandery Princess, Fan the Fifth is the Princess Consort Zhou bestowed by the Emperor, a position of transcendent rank. I dare not let the Commandery Princess bear the name of overstepping."

This was a reminder to Ping Xi of her status. Song Jiaojiao’s face changed, but she sneered, "Although you have gotten the arranged marriage, as long as you have not married Brother Kun, you are not yet the Princess Consort Zhou, and you are still inferior in rank to this Commandery Princess. You should salute me!"

"The Imperial Edict has been issued. Even if the wedding hasn’t taken place yet, Fan the Fifth is already the Princess Consort Zhou decreed by the Imperial Edict. Even in death, she is still the Princess Consort Zhou!" Fan the Fifth looked quietly at Zhao Mingkun, "What does Prince Zhou say?"

Zhao Mingkun felt a chill down his back, looking at Song Jiaojiao he said, "Commandery Princess, please refrain from making things difficult for Miss Fan the Fifth, on my account." His eyes carried a look of pleading.

Song Jiaojiao was filled with anger, resentment, and bitterness. She bit her lip and said, "Then Brother Kun, win me that lantern!"

She pointed to a colorful glazed lantern.

Fifth Lady Fan clenched her hand beneath her sleeve, saying to Zhao Mingkun, "Your Highness, I’m a bit tired, I wish to return."

"Shall I accompany you back first?" Zhao Mingkun wasn’t foolish. In such a situation, he had to side with Fan the Fifth. After all, Fan the Fifth was his betrothed Main Consort, bestowed by the Emperor. Ignoring Fan the Fifth and siding with the Commandery Princess Ping Xi would not only disgrace Fan the Fifth but also the entire Fan Family, who would be the first not to forgive him.

The Fan Family wouldn’t forgive him, nor would Empress Fan, and his character would be criticized, which was not worth the loss.

Therefore, even if he had to offend Song Jiaojiao, he couldn’t afford to offend Fan the Fifth. He would have to make proper amends to Song Jiaojiao later.

He quickly shot an apologetic look at Song Jiaojiao and was about to accompany Fan the Fifth to leave.

Wufu saw it clearly, fiercely biting down on a hawthorn candy, snorting, "Another self-proclaimed affectionate scoundrel!"