plumnovel Chapter 250
Chapter 250
Chapter 250
All the people were respectfully kneeling for a long time.
In the midst of the shouting, the emperor and his entourage soon ascended to the high platform and sat down on the seats that had been prepared.
Grand eunuch Zhou Xin passed on the emperor’s words to make the people rise, and said some words of “weal and woe” and “happiness with the people”, and then, the Lantern Festival officially began.
A trail of fireworks from the ground scurries up, lighting up the dark night sky with purple and red.
As the people cheered and applauded, Qin Jiu watched with rapt attention.
The royal fireworks were really a masterpiece, almost every firework was without repetition and Qin Jiu was dazzled by the sight as she secretly praised these ancient fireworks over the modern pattern.
After her little face was tilted up, it was never lowered, illuminating her little face with the lights and fireworks all around her.
A while later, a young servant who serves the emperor’s palace came and leaned over Qin Jiu, he said, “Third Young Miss Qin, empress dowager asks you to come over.”
Qin Jiu stood up somewhat reluctantly, “I have troubled eunuch.”
The young eunuch also knew that Empress Dowager Liu liked Qin Jiu, and was as polite as could be: “Third Young Miss Qin is very polite, this way please.”
The young eunuch walked in front to lead Qin Jiu.
Empress Liu’s side was very lively, the Princesses and Princes were sitting around her like stars and moons, making Empress Dowager Liu happy beyond words.
Third Princess Changning and Princess Yingluo were also there.
Qin Jiu hadn’t seen these two for a month and a half, and her gaze fell with interest on Changning’s face, trying to see where she was actually hurt.
However, based on what Qin Jiu saw, the left side of Changning’s face was fair and delicate, looking clean and with no blemish.
When Qin Jiu arrived, Empress Dowager Liu was obviously in a good mood as could be heard in her voice, she said to the princesses.
“...Changning, Yingluo, arguing and squabbling are only natural, but you two are cousins you need to distinguish when to stop and not take things too seriously.”
With these words, Empress Dowager Liu patted Yingluo’s hand admonishingly.
“Yingluo, you are so violent, you have to change your temper in the future. Don’t be so impulsive. Fortunately, Changning just hurt her forehead and can cover it with bangs. Think about how important a girl’s face is!”
Empress Dowager Liu looked at the pair of cousins with complicated looked in her eyes.
Changning was weak from childhood and often fell ill so, among several princesses, Empress Dowager Liu inevitably favored her a little bit. Different could be said for Yingluo, but she saw her grow, this little girl would often visit her palace to greet her and Empress Dowager Liu also liked her.
As the saying goes, the palm and the back of the hand were all meat.
Qin Jiu tilted her little head and looked at Changning with a puzzled expression, “Why did Your Highness say that?”
Changning: “...”
She knew everything that had happened at Bibo Pavilion that day, and after thinking about it, she finally understood.
Qin Jiu clearly knew from the beginning that she was scheming for her and taking advantage of the situation for her own benefit yet she got herself into the trap instead.
Changning’s dark willow eyes swept a fine light clutching the handkerchief.
Sure enough, Qin Jiu this wild girl from the countryside who just recently entered the high society in just a few months already gained a firm foothold in the capital. Up to now, not only did Emperor and Empress Dowager favors her, but she was now also engaged to Duan Wangfu. How could she be so stupid!
Changning’s feelings about Qin Jiu were extremely complicated, she could never say that she liked her, or hated her, nor could she say that she had never felt resentment.
But this time, she has already figured out the advantages and disadvantages. She doesn’t need to be the enemy of Qin Jiu, and offending her would not do her any good!
Her eyes flickered slightly as she whispered, “Third Young Miss Qin, I have no enmity against you, it’s all because Yingluo wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight*.”
(*watch in safety whilst others fight then reap the rewards when both sides are exhausted)
With that said, Changning picked up the teacup and handed it to Qin Jiu.
“This cup, please consider this as my amends to young miss!”
What she means was that from now on, they would let go of the past and forget their grievances with a smile!
Qin Jiu had a faint smile plastered on her face but did not bother to take this cup of tea.
Changning’s long curly eyelashes trembled like frightened butterflies and said timidly, “Sister Jiu, are you unwilling to forgive me?”
Her delicate appearance was like a small white flower in the wind, soft and frail, looking as if the wind could blow her away causing goosebumps all over Qin Jiu’s body.
Just then, a commotion came from the southwest, and the seats there was a complete mess.
Qin Jiu subconsciously looked at where the sound came from.
That was where Duan Wangfu’s seat was.
Empress Dowager Liu naturally noticed and ordered her personal servant to check the situation.
The servant hurried away and came again, panting, bowing he said. “Empress Dowager, Duan Wang Fei fainted!”
Qin Jiu’s eyes flickered slightly when she heard this.
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