Chapter 612 The Last Princess Arrives (Sixteen)

“Princess, thank you!”

At the masquerade ball, Princess Zixuan found an opportunity to find Gu Qingcheng and whispered something.

She would be grateful, not only because Gu Qingcheng helped her out, but also because Gu Qingcheng helped her figure things out.

Even set a "role model" for her.

Sometimes, people need "role models".

When she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart, she thought that the princess, who was more noble than herself, could bend down, so what was there to be ashamed of?

And the words that Princess Qingcheng said to her had quite an enlightening effect.

Princess Zixuan knew that when Princess Qingcheng said "kneel down", she didn't really want her to be servile.

Instead, it let her let go of the burden in her heart - Daqing was dead, and she should not cling to the old dream of the dynasty.

"…You're welcome! I'm glad you understand!"

Gu Qingcheng said lightly.

Dignity cannot be achieved by words or by insisting on one's own strength, but requires sufficient strength.

Bow your head today so that you can hold your head high tomorrow.

"When will Ye's Garden have a free period?"

Gu Qingcheng was holding the wine glass, and suddenly thought of something and asked casually.

Princess Zixuan was stunned for a moment, then quickly got into work mode.

She thought about it carefully and said, "After the Western New Year, there is a gap in the month before the Lunar New Year!"

In recent years, the Ye family has been making money by renting out the Ye Family Garden.

The busiest time is during major festivals.

For example, at the end of the Western calendar year, there are many Western festivals, and there are also many cocktail parties and banquets.

After this period of time, it will become idle.

"Okay, pick a weekend and book a private place for me!"

"Princess, are you going to hold a reception? Or a church meeting?"

"Hold a salon. I'm going to the Ugly Country. Before I leave, I want to meet up with my 'friends' in the capital and say goodbye."

"...Princess, are you going abroad?"

Although she knew she shouldn't ask, what happened today made Princess Zixuan somewhat "dependent" on Princess Qingcheng.

It was originally thought that those who stayed in the capital had a master again.

Unexpectedly, after the Emperor fled to Tianjin, Princess Gulun also wanted to leave.

"Well! I've been invited to visit the Ugly Country, and there are things I must do!"

Going to the Ugly Country was no secret, and Gu Qingcheng had no need to hide it. "In a few months at the shortest, or one or two years at the longest, I will be back!"

When Princess Zixuan heard the word "come back", she couldn't help but feel a little happy.

Suddenly, she thought of something and asked, "Princess, will you take the guards you recruited with you when you go to the Ugly Country this time?"

Foreign countries are different from China. If there is no one around the princess, will she be bullied? By the way, the princess also built a princess's mansion. What will happen to the princess's mansion when the princess leaves? Will it be occupied by others?

"There will be some guards accompanying us. The princess's mansion still needs to be renovated, and while I'm away, it's a good opportunity for the craftsmen to start the work."

As for the princess's mansion, military camps, etc., will they be occupied by others?

Haha, isn’t there Miss Anqi?

While speaking, Gu Qingcheng glanced at the flamboyant figure on the dance floor.

Her "flattery" is always done with a purpose.

Princess Zixuan noticed Gu Qingcheng's gaze and followed her line of sight.

Then, she realized something.

…

January 19th, Saturday.

The tenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

The busy period of the Western calendar has passed, and there is still more than half a month to the traditional New Year.

Gu Qingcheng thought this was a great day.

She invited deputy envoys and their wives from several mansions in the capital, as well as talented men and socialites in the capital.

The address of the New Year Salon is in Ye Family Garden.

It’s called a salon, but in fact it’s just a hodgepodge.

There are dance floors, parties, archery, billiards and many other recreational activities.

Of course, the main venue is still the salon located in the flower hall.

Everyone discussed current affairs, literature, art, etc.

Gu Qingcheng specially invited An Qi and other celebrities.

However, on this occasion, Gu Qingcheng didn't seem to be so "attentive" towards An Qi.

She was just being very polite, just like she treated any other guest.

"Angel, what's going on with this Princess Qingcheng today?"

"Yeah, do you think that because she has foreigners to support her, she can ignore you?"

"Humph, you were so flattering that day, but today——"

The lackeys around An Qi are not really here to help her.

Rather, they were somewhat jealous when they saw that Princess Qingcheng, a princess of an imperial dynasty, was able to invite so many foreigners and even chat and laugh with them.

In this era, the inferiority complex of Chinese people is really very serious.

Whether a person is valuable is directly related to whether he is recognized by foreigners.

Being able to make friends with foreigners is a great pride and also a personal asset.

At the masquerade ball at the Marshal's Mansion, Princess Qingcheng was so humble that Anqi and her besties all felt that she was just like the last princess.

But at this moment, coming to the Ye family garden, Princess Qingcheng held a salon herself. Not only did she have so many distinguished guests, but she was also able to handle it so easily and casually.

Everyone suddenly realized that Princess Qingcheng, the imperial princess, was not that lowly.

An Qi even worried that Princess Qingcheng would use foreign powers to bully others.

Go to the foreigners and say bad things about her! Her father is indeed a great commander, but the great commander also needs the support of foreigners.

If she offends the foreigners, not only her, but even her handsome father will be implicated.

“…”

Looking at Gu Qingcheng chatting happily with a foreigner who seemed difficult to talk to, and looking at her from time to time while talking, An Qi's heart couldn't help but rise and fall.

That man seemed to be the deputy envoy of the Goose Country, his name was Ivanlov.

I heard that he is very arrogant and never smiles even in front of the Marshal.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

At this moment, why is he talking to Princess Qingcheng so happily? The key is! What are they talking about?

Is he saying something bad about her, An Qi? An Qi became more and more uneasy.

Finally, she couldn't help it anymore. She seized the opportunity, held the wine glass, and came to Ivan.

"Mr. Ivanlov, hello!"

Angie didn't know English, so she spoke in a dry English.

Although Ivanlov was surprised by the Marshal's daughter's initiative to strike up a conversation with him, he still maintained basic etiquette.

He nodded slightly and replied in goose-like English: "Hello, Miss Anqi!"

"Just now, I meant that I saw you and Princess Qingcheng having a very happy conversation."

Anqi's English is not very good, and as she spoke, she switched to Mandarin.

As for Ivanlov, he was the deputy envoy to the Celestial Empire, and he had a certain foundation in Chinese.

"Yes, Princess Qingcheng is worthy of being the princess of Daqing. She has unique insights into politics."

"She also admires our Goose Country's Emperor Ye very much. We discussed a lot of Goose Country's history!"

When Ivanlov spoke, his gray-blue pupils clearly showed admiration for Princess Qingcheng.

Angie became increasingly uneasy.

This beautiful princess is really good at pleasing foreigners.

An Qi didn't know much about Ye Huang.

She hasn't done much research on the history of Goose Country.

But, she could see that this man named Ivan really admired Princess Qingcheng.

If Princess Qingcheng said bad things about herself in front of him, Ivanlov would believe it, right?

Thinking of this, An Qi bit her lip and finally spoke, "Mr. Ivanlov, you and Princess Qingcheng, besides discussing Ye Huang, what else did you talk about?"

"Please don't misunderstand me. I don't mean to pry into your privacy."

"But, but, I just happened to notice that you seemed to have mentioned me during your conversation?"

After An Qi said this, she felt a little regretful.

Oh, she is so direct, isn't it a bad idea? What if Ivanlov misunderstood? Anqi's face turned red in anxiety.

A few beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Anqi is not very old, only eighteen or nineteen years old.

It can only be said that his face is pretty, yet still a bit immature.

Her shy and anxious look made her look more like a little girl who thought she was in trouble.

“…”

Seeing such a rich lady, Ivan smiled, "Princess Qingcheng is right, Miss Anqi, you really live up to your name!"

An Qi was stunned for a moment and blinked her big eyes.

Princess Qingcheng was right?

So, Princess Qingcheng did mention herself to Ivanlov just now?

Did she really say something bad about me? Wait, what does "a person lives up to his name" mean? My name is An Fengyi, which was changed by someone after my father became rich.

It means "the phoenix is ​​coming".

Did Princess Qingcheng also think she was a phoenix? Although An Qi liked to pursue Western things, she was still traditional at heart.

When her name was mentioned rashly, she didn't think of her English name at all, but her real name!

Ivanlov didn't know what Anqi was thinking, so he gave a direct answer, "She said you are kind and lovely, like a real angel."

The Chinese translation of angel is An Qi.

An Qi continued to blink her big eyes, and it took her a long time to react.

Then, her face turned even redder, "Mr. Ivanlov, did Princess Qingcheng really say that?"

She said I was an angel. A real angel?

Oh, how can I be so embarrassed? Ha, hahaha, after all, she is my good sister, she has such good taste.

The key point is that Princess Qingcheng did not compliment her in front of him, but mentioned her when chatting with the foreigner.

An Qi felt that if she hadn't taken the initiative to ask, she would have no idea at all.

...So, Princess Qingcheng really thought that her An Qi was very good, kind and beautiful like an angel.

Unlike many of the coquettish and slutty girls who surrounded her, who only complimented her in front of her but laughed at her behind her back for being the daughter of a bandit and a nouveau riche! "Okay! Princess Qingcheng, I, An Qi, have made you my friend!"

After saying goodbye to Ivanlov with a smile, An Qi found Gu Qingcheng who had just finished chatting with the wife of the deputy envoy of Country Y.

An Qi looked at the other person steadily and nodded vigorously, "Princess Qingcheng, you will be my half-sister from now on!"

Huoshui couldn't help but cover his eyes when he saw such a simple and silly child...

(End of this chapter)