“You're used to drinking tea brewed by Xiao Xiang, right? This tea was brewed by Xiao Lian. I'll have Xiao Xiang brew another pot later.”
"No need, occasionally changing is also good." Mo Liancheng calmly poured another cup, seemingly developing a liking for that tea.
"Since you like it, that's good." The Empress Dowager nodded, feeling reassured.
Qu Tan'er remained silent and observed as the Empress Dowager shifted her attention. Sensing the change in the atmosphere, she refrained from speaking further. Although she didn't understand whether Mo Liancheng's interruption earlier was intentional or unintentional, she didn't want to delve into it. After all, it seemed to have helped her a little.
"Cheng er', I'll say it again. Only you are worthy of sitting in that position," the Empress Dowager brought the conversation back to this key issue after circling around for a while.
"Royal grandmother, you're thinking too far. Cheng er' has no such intention."
"Alright, let's not talk about this matter. Let's talk about Li'er. Li'er has liked you since childhood. I've also watched her grow up. You've grown up together, so why can't you..."
"Royal grandmother, you forgot, I've already married a Princess consort." Mo Liancheng smiled lightly, still showing no impatience, his good temperament evident. However, when he mentioned marrying a princess, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept towards Qu Tan'er.
"Isn't the side consort..."
"What? Royal grandmother wants me to marry her as the side consort?"
"If there's nothing wrong with it, and..."
"Royal grandmother, don't you think there are too many people in the Eighth Prince's mansion? Adding another person might be crowded."
"If you find it crowded, just send all those women away. Besides, you can take in so many women, can't you accommodate Li'er as well?" The Empress Dowager expressed mild dissatisfaction.
"Whether we can accommodate or not, royal grandmother should know best."
Mo Liancheng remained calm, not showing any impatience. He skillfully avoided the key issue.
Qu Tan'er was enjoying the role of a spectator but didn't enjoy it for long.
"Let it be, it's up to you. You're grown up now, and I can't control you." The Empress Dowager seemed to lose interest in talking more with Mo Liancheng and turned her gaze to Qu Tan'er, speaking coldly, "Eighth Princess consort, come over here for me to have a good look at you."
Qu Tan'er almost sprayed the tea she had just drunk. However, she managed to swallow it, almost choking herself. She hadn't expected the matter to involve her. So, she gently placed the cup in her hand back on the table, lifted her head, and smiled lightly, "Yes."
Then, she slowly walked toward the Empress Dowager.
"Come closer, let this old woman have a better look at you." The Empress Dowager said and, in the next moment, grabbed Qu Tan'er's wrist, forcefully pulling her closer.
Qu Tan'er's expression changed slightly, biting her lip to prevent herself from crying out in pain.
Just now, the Empress Dowager's grasp directly caught the wound on her wrist.
Then...
"This old woman realizes that when you look closely, the Eighth Princess consort is quite charming."
"Thank you, royal grandmother, for the compliment." Qu Tan'er responded softly, disguising the coldness in her eyes. Her small hand moved slightly, attempting to pull away from the Empress Dowager's grip. However, the Empress Dowager held on even tighter.
Gradually, Qu Tan'er began to endure this pain.
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