Chapter 2434: Counterattack
Tian Shanshan could no longer hold back and spoke with a smile, âI recall that there was a peony in this imperial garden that the late emperor cherished most. It nearly withered away back then, but thanks to the Empressâs miraculous hands and meticulous care, it was saved! The Empressâs skill in tending to flowers and trees is truly admirable! Seeing how vibrant the garden looks now, I believe itâs all due to the Empressâs care!â
As soon as Tian Shanshan finished speaking, the entire venue fell into silence.
Everyone exchanged stunned glances.
Had Miss Tian lost her mind? How could she mock the Empress so openly?
Many secretly ridiculed the Tian family, thinking they truly couldnât handle defeat. To be so petty, clinging to such an old grievanceâit was astonishing. They clearly didnât know how to gauge the situation.
Besides, the Tian family had no reason to be proud of what happened back then.
If the Emperor and Empress hadnât already decided to leave the matter alone, the Tian family should have been grateful. Instead, they were acting as if they still held power.
Thankfully, the crowd was large enough to dilute the awkwardness.
Madam Tian and the two young madams of the Tian family were utterly shocked!
They certainly hadnât expected Tian Shanshan to act so impulsively!
âEm-Empress, this child loves to joke. Please, forgive herâŠâ Madam Tian forced a smile, attempting to smooth things over and ease the tension.
Seeing this, Tian Shanshanâs heart sank, and her frustration deepened.
The more she saw her family trying to appease the situation, the harder it became for her to control her emotions. She knew there were things she shouldnât say, but the urge to speak out was overwhelming. Keeping silent made her feel even worse.
With an innocent expression, she smiled and said, âYes, just a few jokes. Surely the Empress can speak about what she has done, right? After all, thereâs nothing shameful about it, correct?â
Qiao Xuan smiled calmly and replied, âMiss Tian, youâre absolutely right. Iâve always had a
knack for farming, and tending to peonies is just a small part of it. When I was in Anze Province and Jiangnan Province, I did a lot of farming and promoted quality seeds. The Emperor often says that food is the foundation of the people, and farming is their livelihood. So, being good at these things is a positive sign. And youâre praising me for bringing good fortune to my husband! Miss Tian, why not continue with your jokes? Do you think Iâm bringing good fortune to my husband?â
Tian Shanshan was left speechless.
Ding Xiang covered her mouth, giggling. âThe Empress has already helped the Emperor secure his rule over the world, so what else could she be? Itâs far better than some who, despite being born into prestigious families, end up with bad reputations and unhappy lives! The Emperor has excellent taste and never strays from the Empress. No matter what schemes or plots are at play, they wonât succeed! I wonder if those who canât get what they want are driven mad! How dare they keep approaching the Emperor as if he has no taste?â
Ding Xiang hadnât intended to say these words, and even Qiao Xuan hadnât meant to mock Tian Shanshan so openly. But when someone pushes too far, itâs hard to hold back.
Who doesnât know how to throw a barb or two?
Qiao Xuan smiled again. âMs. Ding, youâre so straightforward!â
Ding Xiang replied, âItâs just the truth. Thereâs nothing shameful about it. I donât see the need to be overly cautious!â
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