Princess Changning's countenance grew even more unsightly, her tone laden with mockery as she sneered, "I'm afraid some people think they've really made it big by clinging to the Second Prince."
"Do you think the Empress would look up to your status?"
Enduring silently, Chang Zuojiao spoke in a courteous and gentle tone, "You're mistaken, Changning. There's nothing more between me and the Second Prince..."
Changning's words implied that the Empress looked down on her, yet she spoke as if the noble princess could look up to her. Besides, the positions of the official wife and concubine of the Eldest Prince were already filled. Would she really belittle herself to become one of his concubines?
Suppressing the urge to roll her eyes, Chang Zuojiao continued, "You're really making this hard for me, Changning. I truly harbor no romantic feelings for the Eldest Prince."
