Chapter 565: Anxiety and Burning
"Well, that's fine." The Sixth Princess reminded: "When you meet Second Sister-in-law later, you better stay away from her."
Soon, Xiao Jiuyue understood why she had to stay away. In the Imperial Concubine's palace, the Imperial Concubine gave Du Ting, her own daughter-in-law, a particularly grand honor. Du Ting entertained those noble ladies and daughters of aristocratic families as if she was the hostess.
If Du Ting had a tail behind him, it would definitely be raised to the sky.
Especially when Du Ting showed off intentionally or unintentionally, Xiao Jiuyue didn't think anything of it. However, the Sixth Princess beside her was furious and said, "Third sister-in-law, ignore her and don't be angry. Second brother is not the crown prince now, but the princess. I don't know why she thinks she is better than you."
"I'm not angry, but you should stop being angry." Xiao Jiuyue looked at her cheeks puffed up with anger and couldn't help but smile. "Today's snacks are good. Do you want to try them? There's also an opera troupe later."
"It's not the Shang Family Troupe. What's so good about it? I watch it every year and it's the same every year. I'm tired of it." The Sixth Princess curled her lips. If it was the Shang Family Troupe, she would have gone to watch it a long time ago!
"I used to think the Four Seasons Troupe sang beautifully. No one in Shengjing sang better than that Young Master Qingya. But now, I think Xiaoyun sings the best! Even better than a lark!"
The Sixth Princess knew all the plays of the Shang Family Troupe like the back of her hand. In just half a year, the Shang Family Troupe became famous in Shengjing. By constantly introducing new and innovative plays, people came to the Shang Family Troupe again and again.
Today, the Shang Family Troupe is obviously as famous as the Four Seasons Troupe, the best opera troupe in Shengjing.
"Xiaoyun's voice is indeed a gift from God." Xiao Jiuyue had to admit that Xiaoyun's voice was distinct and after being trained by Class Master Shang, her voice's unique advantages were brought into play to the maximum!
Coupled with the opera that suits Xiaoyun's voice, Xiaoyun already has the potential to become a famous actor in the Shang family troupe.
"Yes, I've agreed with the Empress Dowager that I'll stay at Third Sister-in-law's house for a while after the New Year. Is Third Sister-in-law welcoming?" The Sixth Princess looked at her a little embarrassedly and said, "Didn't Third Sister-in-law say before that after taking the medicine, it would be best for me to recuperate?"
The Sixth Princess looked at Xiao Jiuyue with anticipation, fearing that she would be unhappy.
"Of course you're welcome." Xiao Jiuyue said without hesitation, "Then when I get back, I'll have someone clean up a yard for you. When you come over, you can just move in!"
"Third sister-in-law, I'm so sorry. Just find me a room to stay in." The Sixth Princess' eyes sparkled. She was very happy to receive Xiao Jiuyue's sincere welcome. She could feel that Third sister-in-law was not lying.
"How can that be? You are the prince's sixth sister, just like my own sister. I must treat you well. I will invite my two sisters from my mother's family to come over. You will be the same age then, so we can play together."
"When the weather gets warmer and the sun is shining, we can have a barbecue."
Every word Xiao Jiuyue said made the Sixth Princess look forward to staying at the palace after the New Year.
Prince Duan's birthday banquet was hosted by his mother, the Imperial Noble Consort. It was grand and prestigious. Prince Duan was already a little drunk just as the birthday banquet began.
"Princess, the prince invites you." A palace maid came over to report.
The Sixth Princess joked, "Third sister-in-law, Third Brother can't bear to leave you for even a moment."
"Well, maybe something happened." Xiao Jiuyue cleared his throat and answered generously, jokingly saying, "You'll know when Sixth Sister gets married."
The prince is good in every way, except that he is a little too clingy.
Xiao Jiuyue took Donggui and followed the palace maid. After walking for a while, Xiao Jiuyue stopped and asked, "Where do you think the prince is taking me?"
Xiao Jiuyue looked at the strange and remote road. Over there was a bamboo forest, a place where people could enjoy flowers, bamboos and practice martial arts during the day. At night, the swaying shadows of the bamboos looked a little eerie.
"I am only leading the way." The maid bowed and said, "Your Highness, we will arrive after passing the bamboo forest."
"Really? The bamboo forest ahead is so dark. Why would the prince bring me to such a place?" Xiao Jiuyue secretly exchanged glances with Donggui beside her. There was something wrong with this palace maid.
"I don't know." The maid walked beside her, holding a lantern, and led Xiao Jiuyue into the bamboo forest. When they reached the bamboo forest, she said, "Princess, just follow the bamboo forest straight ahead and you will see the prince."
"Thank you for your hard work." Xiao Jiuyue handed the reward to the maid. The maid was stunned for a long time before lowering her head and saying, "Princess..."
"Well, is there anything else?" Xiao Jiuyue looked at the palace maid with a smile and asked, "Could it be that the person inside is not the prince?"
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"Third sister-in-law." Du Ting was holding a wine cup and looking for Xiao Jiuyue.
"Second sister-in-law, third sister-in-law is not here, let me drink with you." The Sixth Princess toasted her with wine.
"Huh? Third brother's wife isn't here? Prince Ling just asked for her, and I thought she was waiting for him." Du Ting's words instantly changed the Sixth Princess's expression. She looked at Du Ting and asked, "Where is Third Brother?"
No, didn’t Third Sister-in-law go to see Third Brother?
"He's right over there. Isn't he talking to Lord Xiao?" Du Ting pointed in the distance. Jun Lie was wearing a long black gown. His tall and slender figure made him noticeable at a glance.
"Second sister-in-law, I have something to do, so I'll leave first." The Sixth Princess led Chunmei to look for someone in a hurry. The Third Sister-in-law must have fallen into a trap!
"Sixth Princess, don't worry. Go find your third sister-in-law. I'll go with you." Du Ting followed. The Sixth Princess refused again and again, but Du Ting said with concern, "Sixth Princess, your third sister-in-law and I are sisters-in-law. We are family. If she has any problems, how can I, as her second sister-in-law, not go and see her?"
As Du Ting spoke, he called on a few people around him to go together. The Sixth Princess looked at this scene and stared at Du Ting anxiously, but did not dare to say anything. She could only give Chunmei a look, so that if something really happened to her third sister-in-law, she could be prepared.
"Sixth Princess, I know you have a good relationship with your third sister-in-law, but she must have gotten lost in the palace. She will be fine." Du Ting comforted her with a smile. Soon, a palace maid came and said that she had seen Princess Ling in a certain direction.
The Sixth Princess was so anxious that her mouth was almost filled with bubbles as she walked and searched. She hoped that Miss Donggui, who was by her third sister-in-law's side, was powerful enough to protect her.
Of course she can. Donggui is so powerful, Third Sister-in-law will definitely be fine.
"Second sister-in-law, the bamboo forest is so dark, third sister-in-law will definitely not go there." The Sixth Princess looked at the deep bamboo forest and said immediately, "Maybe third sister-in-law went there."
"Really? The palace maid just said that she saw my third brother's wife go to the bamboo forest with her own eyes. There's no doubt about it." Du Ting led everyone into the bamboo forest and said, "There are so many of us, there's no need to be afraid."
"Hmm~"
A groan was heard, and Du Ting's eyes lit up with excitement.
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