My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 1222 - 1228: There Is Only One Female Lead

On the first day of August, Prince Liang held a feast at the separate courtyard to confer the title of queen.

Both the Tan Family and the Qin Family received invitations, but since there were still public affairs to handle at the Government Office, Qiao Duo’er and Chen Yiling went ahead to the separate courtyard with gifts.

By the time they arrived, the entrance of the separate courtyard was already packed with sedans and carriages, suggesting that all the influential figures of Ning Tian Mansion had been invited.

Chen Yiling showed a face of disdain, "Prince Liang is making too much of a fuss over Yun Piaopiao."

Her anger stemmed not only from her unfair treatment of Duo’er but also because Yan Meige had seriously affected her income.

"We’re only suffering a temporary loss; his stupidity can’t be changed for a lifetime," Qiao Duo’er said indifferently.

Chen Yiling’s mood cleared up instantly with this consolation.

Indeed, what’s stolen can never last long.

What’s more, with Duo’er by her side, she simply needed to sit back and watch how Prince Liang and his people would be dealt with.

After getting out of the carriage, a maid took their gifts and ushered them into the backyard.

"Queen Liang is also here," the maid reminded.

Ping’er took out a purse and stuffed it into the maid’s hand, "Please, sister, could you tell us how we should address the two Queens?"

The maid weighed the purse in her hand and showed a satisfied expression.

"Although both are queens, only one lady is the true mistress of Mansion King Liang. She not only has a good background but also is truly respected by the Prince; the other... only holds an appealing title."

"Thank you, sister."

Ping’er hurriedly expressed her thanks.

Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo’er exchanged a glance, feeling a bit more sympathy for Yun Piaopiao in their hearts.

Everyone knew that the "other" the maid referred to was Concubine Ping, who had just entered the Wang Mansion.

Passing through three flower-hanging archways brought them to the backyard, where groups of ladies gathered to chat about domestic affairs. Upon seeing Qiao Duo’er and Chen Yiling, these women found a new topic of conversation.

" I reckon Duo Meifang will have to close its doors, what a pity."

"That’s her own fault. Prince Liang is the legitimate son of the current era, with high status and power. If she had been a bit wiser, why would she have ended up in such a rigid standoff?"

"That’s why I say, a country girl will always be a country girl, no matter how bright and shiny she dresses up, it won’t hide the fact that she’s unsophisticated!"

"It’s not necessarily so, perhaps they have other plans."

"Yes, Madam Chen’s father is the Chief of Staff; she must see things more clearly than us."

"Who knows if he’s getting senile? Since His Majesty the Emperor Tai Zu, the Daxing Dynasty has always been succeeded by the legitimate son. No matter how capable a peasant son is, he can only become an idle prince!"

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Although their voices were kept low, a phrase or two still reached the ears of those concerned.

Chen Yiling clenched her fists, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw Duo’er remaining calm and composed as if unrelated to the matter; she quickly took a deep breath and suppressed her anger completely.

Duo’er had said that the more you are laughed at, the more you need to remain composed; otherwise, you’ll just make an even bigger joke of yourself.

Upon entering the main hall, the two ladies of the Mansion of King Liang were seated on the higher seats, one on the left and one on the right.

"Greetings to Your Highnesses,"

Duo’er and Chen Yiling bowed gracefully.

"You needn’t be so formal. Let’s sit down and have a talk," the amiable Queen Liang said with a smile.

After sitting down, Duo’er discreetly took in the two VIPs sitting in the primary seats.

The queen was dressed in a regal red palace outfit, her face adorned with a gentle smile, the epitome of a lady from a distinguished family.

Yun Piaopiao wore a water-red dress, lacking her usual detachment from the mundane world, but now exuded an added charm and seductiveness that made her even more eye-catching.

It was a shame she had married Prince Liang, leaving the impression of a pearl cast before swine.

"I had long heard from the Prince of both Madams’ intelligence and virtue. Having met you today, I feel a natural affinity. You must visit more often in the future,"

offered Queen Liang in a gesture of goodwill.