Chapter 384 The Socially Horrible Princess and Her Secret Guards 8
Chapter 384 The Socially Horrible Princess and Her Secret Guards 8
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Two days passed in a blink of an eye, and it was time to leave the palace to attend the birthday banquet at Prince Ru'an's Mansion.
When the time came in the morning, the person wrapped in quilt on the bed did not move at all, as if he was still sleeping soundly.
"Princess, Princess? It's time to get up..."
Fennel stood beside the bed and called softly, but she still didn't get up. Fennel looked at Rong Jin in confusion.
Rong Jin raised his hand, and Hui Xiang immediately stepped back, allowing him to come forward and sit beside the bed.
Rong Jin looked at the small hill on the bed covered with a quilt, then reached out and patted Yun Wu lightly through the quilt.
"Princess, the time has come. The carriage leaving the palace is already waiting outside Changle Palace."
"Ah... I haven't woken up yet..."
A voice pretending to be sleepy came from under the covers.
Rong Jin's expression did not change. He reached out his hand, wrapped Yun Wu up with the quilt, and picked her up, letting her sit on the bed.
Yun Wu’s head also appeared. Her hair was a little messy. Her delicate and small face was pretty, and her eyes were bright and lively. She looked away guiltily.
It doesn't look like he's still asleep at all.
"The princess is lying again..."
Fennel said helplessly. Yun Wu pulled the quilt awkwardly, then sighed and compromised:
"Wake up, wake up, now you are really awake, put on your clothes..."
Alas, I still have to leave the palace to meet people.
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The royal sedan that came out of the palace was driving through the capital, and people on the street gave way.
The imperial sedan was guarded by a team of guards on both sides. Fennel walked beside the sedan. This sedan was different from those in ordinary mansions, as it was made of the finest materials.
The sedan chair was hung with bright yellow curtains that only the emperor could use, and the people around knew that this was a noble in the palace.
Apart from the emperor, the princess is the most noble person in the world.
There was a lot of space inside the sedan, and Yun Wu, dressed up, sat by the window.
She quietly opened a small gap to look at the streets of Beijing outside, her bright eyes full of curiosity.
"Would the princess like to eat something?"
When Rong Jin's gentle voice came, Yun Wu lowered the car curtain and turned around.
Rong Jin, dressed in green palace maid's attire, was kneeling beside a low square table with a plate of grapes on the table.
He was pinching a round grape and peeling off the outer skin. He held the crystal flesh with his slender fingers and handed it to her.
Yun Wu opened her pink lips and ate the grape. Her lips inadvertently touched Rong Jin's cool fingertips.
"A little sour."
She smacked her lips and said this when she suddenly heard a vendor's shout coming from outside the car window.
Yun Wu quickly turned around, leaned against the window, opened the curtain a little, and looked at the people buying and selling things on the street outside.
Rong Jin behind him raised his hand and placed his fingertips close to his thin lips, his beautiful eyes hiding his fascination.
Nonsense, it's obviously sweet.
The team soon arrived at the gate of Prince Ru'an's mansion, and at this time the other guests who were coming to the banquet had already arrived.
The birthday banquet has not officially started yet, and the guests are chatting among themselves in the banquet hall.
At the gate of the mansion, the elderly Prince Ru'an was waiting outside to greet the princess.
The imperial sedan chair escorted by the Imperial Guards soon stopped at the gate of the mansion.
Rong Jin was the first to get off the carriage. Her tall figure and beautiful face were very eye-catching.
He turned around, stretched out his hand and helped Yun Wu get off the carriage.
"Princess……"
King Ru'an raised his hand and bowed, and all the servants around him knelt down to pay their respects.
According to his seniority, Prince Ru'an should not have to perform the ceremony, but he had no real power and was just a prince in name only, so he still wanted to perform the ceremony to the princess.
"I met my uncle."
Yun Wu bowed slightly and saluted. She felt nervous when she was in an unfamiliar place, so she even straightened her back.
At first glance, others thought she was a serious and solemn person.
"Princess, there is no need to be so polite. Please follow me in."
Prince Ru'an led Yun Wu into the palace, and Rong Jin and Hui Xiang followed closely behind.
As soon as she entered, Yun Wu's beautiful eyes looked around, carefully taking in the furnishings and layout of Prince Ru'an's Mansion.
It seems...leaving the palace isn't that scary...
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There was a constant stream of guests coming and going in the banquet hall of Prince Ru'an's Palace, and almost all the officials and aristocratic families in the capital had come.
The two sons of General Lu's family came to the banquet on behalf of their father, General Lu.
The eldest son, Lu Ziqi, has an imposing manner and a stern look, while the second son, Lu Ziyao, is a little more cheerful and is a handsome young man.
The two brothers had extraordinary looks and were somewhat famous in the capital. Several young ladies at the banquet kept looking at them.
Xiao Che came alone, and was here on behalf of his father, Prince Jin, to congratulate Prince Ru'an on his birthday.
Prince Jin is very powerful in the court because he made great contributions in the battle of Lucheng several years ago, and his status has risen in recent years.
As the prince of Jin, Xiao Che was naturally sought after by many people.
"Prince Xiao, I offer you a toast!"
A certain official son sitting in the next seat said this in a flattering tone. Although Xiao Che did not like this kind of flattery, he still agreed on the surface.
At the banquet table opposite Xiao Che, there was a pretty woman in a simple moon-white dress, who was quietly looking for something.
She is Lin Qiuyi, the concubine of the Shangshu Mansion.
Lin Qiuyi's eyes flashed with joy the moment he saw Xiao Che.
She heard the conversation between Madam Lin, the mistress of the Shangshu Mansion, and her elder sister Lin Dongshuang, who were sitting in front of her.
"Mom, have you arranged everything for today?"
Lin Dongshuang, who was dressed in a flashy and gorgeous dress and carefully dressed, lowered her voice, fearing that she would be heard by people passing by.
Mrs. Lin glanced secretly at Xiao Che who was sitting over there, and then gave Lin Dongshuang a reassuring look in return.
Lin Qiuyi behind him showed a sarcastic smile.
She knew that the mistress and her elder sister's plan today would not succeed.
Yesterday Lin Qiuyi had a very long dream. In the dream, she was the heroine of a counterattack. Her elder sister and mistress were going to plot against Xiao Che, the prince of Prince Jin’s Mansion today.
This was exactly the same behavior as in the dream, but they did not succeed.
Because of a mistake made by the person who arranged it, Lin Qiuyi accidentally entered the room where Xiao Che was resting.
In the future, she will not only marry into the Prince of Jin's Mansion and become the Crown Prince's Consort, but will also enter the Imperial Palace and rule the country.
Lin Dongshuang noticed the gaze, and then turned to look at her half-sister, frowned and said with displeasure:
"What do you see me doing?"
Lin Qiuyi quickly lowered his eyes, looking quite honest and obedient.
But she snorted coldly in her heart. Now her elder sister is still showing off her power.
Just wait and see. When she successfully marries Xiao Che in the future, we will see how those people who used to look down on her illegitimate status will try to curry favor with her...
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