Chapter 1176: The Princess Consort Whose Memories Were Altered (51)

Shangguan Yi had also considered stealing Tang Jiao back, but Shangguan Jing had long been prepared. Coupled with the fact that he was incredibly busy lately, he simply could not spare the energy to focus on taking Tang Jiao back.

Every time he received news from Prince Jing's Manor, hearing how dotingly Shangguan Jing treated Tang Jiao, his anger would surge skyward.

In the end, he simply went to Jiaoling Palace and directly ordered Tang Guo to play the qin for him and prepare all sorts of delicious dishes.

To infuriate Shangguan Jing, he would even order people to deliver the pastries Tang Guo made to Prince Jing's Manor.

Under the pretext of sharing the delicacies made by his beloved consort with his younger brother.

Yet when he received Shangguan Jing's praise—"Consort Jiao's cooking skills are truly remarkable"—he became so furious that he nearly wanted to kill him.

What he did not know was that when Shangguan Jing received those exquisitely crafted pastries, an inexplicable bitterness arose within his heart.

Pretending not to care, he merely instructed his servants to place the pastries in his room.

Only deep into the night would he stare blankly at the plate.

He would carefully savor one or two pieces, then, afraid that others might notice something unusual, leave the rest untouched.

He thought it was simply because Tang Guo's cooking was too delicious, and he couldn't bear to lose the taste.

Never once did he think that the woman herself held any special importance in his heart.

Even though Prince Jing's Manor had changed beyond recognition, he did not believe that was a bad thing.

Without her, everything had merely returned to how it originally was.

He already had Tang Jiao.

He had the woman he loved most.

Aside from his imperial brother constantly eyeing them covetously, everything was perfect.

In order to numb himself and avoid thinking about another person, Shangguan Jing treated Tang Jiao even better.

Whatever Tang Jiao wanted, he gave her.

When Tang Jiao said she wanted fruit from a certain tree ten miles away, he ordered people to fetch it under the blazing sun.

When Tang Jiao said she admired the exquisite embroidery of Jiangnan and wished to use nothing else in the future, he dispatched people to Jiangnan and invited the finest embroiderers to make her clothes.

When Tang Jiao said she loved the beautiful jade of Northern Yan and wanted all sorts of ornaments crafted from it, Shangguan Jing immediately sent people to Northern Yan to purchase rough jade stones, solely to find the finest jade for her.

Whatever Tang Jiao desired, he would give it to her.

Whenever he saw her smile, his heart would be filled with comfort.

He never thought there was anything wrong with this.

Nor did he realize that Tang Jiao's demands were becoming increasingly unreasonable.

He only knew that he and Jiao'er had finally managed to be together, so naturally he should indulge her.

When Tang Jiao wished to go out and have fun, he would rather skip court and ask Shangguan Yi for leave just to accompany her.

When she became tired of walking and demanded that he carry her, he would carry her.

Her requests grew increasingly excessive, yet he still did his utmost to fulfill them.

Seeing Tang Jiao sitting atop a horse with a bright smile on her face, he would smile as well while leading the horse by hand.

The steward felt that his prince had gone mad.

And deep in his heart, he felt that the original Princess Consort had truly been wronged.

She had been so wonderful, yet the Prince had neither cherished nor seen her worth.

As for this Tang Jiao, so spoiled and willful, she was treated like a precious treasure.

What a strange world.

Sitting atop the horse, Tang Jiao looked at Shangguan Jing's willing servitude and sneered inwardly.

This man really was hopelessly pathetic.

Don't think I don't know. You're treating me this well only because you don't want to think about certain things.

Host, congratulations. You possess a firm heart and haven't been charmed by Shangguan Jing.

How could I possibly be charmed by him?

If he truly didn't care about Elder Sister, then why is he still wearing, using, and carrying everything Elder Sister prepared for him?