Chapter 760: Chapter 760 Abuse of Vigilantism Chapter 760: Chapter 760 Abuse of Vigilantism Princess Consort Pu stood up and walked over to them, looking down at them with disdain: “You poor wretches, instead of staying quietly in your mountain holes, you run to the Capital to join in the excitement. You’re quite bold, daring to upset my daughter.”
“The Princess Consort is wise. We came to the Capital solely for Xuexue.” Mo Xiaoqiang didn’t know what Princess Consort Pu meant, but he just kept kowtowing and begging for mercy.
“You lowlife, did I ask you? What hero are you pretending to be by interrupting?” Princess Consort Pu was here to make an example out of them, and certainly wasn’t going to be merciful when dealing with Xuexue’s adoptive parents. She lifted her foot and kicked Mo Xiaoqiang fiercely.
Mo Xiaoqiang let out a scream, tumbling to the ground.
This kick from Princess Consort Pu was full of force, and moreover, she aimed at a particularly malicious spot–right below Mo Xiaoqiang’s groin, intent on crippling him.
“Why the screams? Keep howling like that and see if I don’t have someone cut out your tongue to stop your noise, ruining my ears with your ghostly wails,” said Princess Consort Pu, digging at her ears with a sinister expression.
Mo Xiaoqiang, in agony, twisted his face and dared not make a sound anymore, quickly clutching his mouth tightly with his hands.
Madam Xie trembled in fear, crawling shakily over to Mo Xiaoqiang and looking at his pained face, unsure how to comfort him.
Feeling triumphant, Princess Consort Pu turned to go back to her seat.
A crisp, authoritative voice came from behind.
“Princess Consort Pu, this is the General’s Mansion, not a place where you can throw your weight around.”
Princess Consort Pu turned her head and looked up, only to see Xuexue, secretly thrilled as she had been seeking a chance to let off steam on behalf of her daughter.
“Oh! Miss, what are you saying? I was managing the General’s Mansion on behalf of my daughter. You should be grateful, yet here you are, being disrespectful. Given that you were raised in the countryside without proper upbringing, I won’t hold it against you,” said Princess Consort Pu with a raised chin, her eyes full of contempt.
Xuexue’s face showed no anger, and her voice was calm as she responded, “What right does a concubine have to manage the General’s Mansion when she isn’t even entitled to eat at the main hall?”
“Audacious, what standing do I, the Princess Consort, lack to manage this mere General’s Mansion?” Princess Consort Pu screamed furiously.
Had Xuexue not been reborn in this lifetime, she might have actually been intimidated.
The status of Prince Pu seemed exceedingly noble, yet he was just a nominal prince, relying on a hereditary title and collecting a meager official salary every month. He held no actual position in the Imperial court, and if not for having the Emperor’s ear, he was no different from the common folk.
“Princess Consort Pu commands others’ households so arrogantly; I truly see it now,” Xuexue remarked.
Xuexue stepped forward to help Madam Xie and Mo Xiaoqiang up.
“Adoptive father, are you alright?” Seeing Mo Xiaoqiang with both hands on his groin and a pained expression, Xuexue asked softly.
Mo Xiaoqiang glanced at Princess Consort Pu then fearfully lowered his head: “Don’t worry, Xuexue, I’m fine.”
Princess Consort Pu smiled silently, satisfied at the peasant’s tact.
Xuexue called the maids to take Mo Xiaoqiang and Madam Xie away.
Then, leisurely taking a seat: “Prince Pu, your and your wife’s actions today had better be explained to the General’s Mansion. Otherwise, if my father complains to the Emperor about your unauthorized intrusion and abuse, I’m sure the Emperor can weigh the importance between a nominal prince and a capable general. Which side do you think he will choose?”