Shen Tang inwardly cursed that old Emperor for being truly cunning, but outwardly remained unfazed, "Thank you, Father, for your concern. However, constructing a residence would be a waste of resources, so it's unnecessary."
She glanced around the room, her gaze landing on Shen Qingli not far away, curling her lips into a subtle smile,
"Besides, I am accustomed to only living in the former Princess Mansion."
With these words, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat delicate.
The Emperor and Empress's facial expressions stiffened, showing a trace of awkwardness.
Who in the Empire doesn't know, that year Shen Tang was just exiled, leaving the Princess Mansion, and the new princess soon moved in, treating her belongings like garbage.
This matter was widely circulated at the time, and many Beastmen mocked her behind her back.
— a defeated dog driven out by the Royal Family.
