In the room, the Duchess's face was extremely ugly. "Sister-in-law, what do you mean by imperial concubine?"
Second Madam said with disdain, "I saw Jinniang entangle with Prince Mediocre on the street with my own eyes. Now her father has become Grand Mentor of the Crown Prince, but she still wants to be the concubine of Prince Mediocre!
"Deep in her heart, she is still a short-sighted village girl. She is jealous that her sister has won the favor of His Royal Highness, so she went to seduce Prince Mediocre instead!"
The Duchess angrily slapped Second Madam's face. "My daughter is definitely not such a short-sighted and shameless girl!"
Second Madam looked at the duchess in disbelief. "How dare you hit me?"
The maids hurriedly went to report to the Old Madam.
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When Qiao Jinniang left the Duke Mansion, she went straight to the East Palace. When she arrived at the entrance of the East Palace, she realized that she could not get in at all.