Chapter 312: Ambition
"What are your orders, young lady?"
"Carry the table away for me."
Yuan Siyin's expression was languid, and even her words carried a hint of casualness, yet she brooked no dissent from others.
The atmosphere fell into a deathly silence once again.
"If we have to make room, then let's make room. Such a large palace shouldn't be without a place to stand."
After saying that, she shrugged indifferently and gestured for Xiao Quanzi to move the small table to the side of the Empress Dowager.
This counterattack was truly gratifying. Xiao Quanzi was instantly energized, flicked his whisk, and carried the table away.
When she reached the maid, Yuan Siyin paused, looked at her with a half-smile, and said, "Serve your princess well, and remember to stay by her side at all times."
After saying that, she waved her hand and walked away, her back view exuding an indescribable elegance.
She won't cause trouble unless someone provokes her, but if someone deliberately seeks out trouble, there's nothing she can do about it.
I can't just let myself suffer every grievance. If I were to be so submissive, wouldn't I be disgracing my reputation as the tyrant of Beijing?
Upon seeing this, Yu Shiyan couldn't help but chuckle.
The more he got used to Yuan Siyin's arrogant and conceited manner, the more he liked her.
This strange feeling is somewhat addictive. Whether she is coquettish and ingratiating or arrogant and domineering, she poses no threat to me. Instead, she is like a feather, gently brushing against my heart.
Yuan Fuqing originally wanted to sit next to the Empress Dowager with Yuan Siyin, but when she thought that doing so would only allow those who wanted to make things difficult for her sister to succeed, she immediately sulked and sat up straight.
Nalan Yujie gave her a meaningful look at her back, then turned her head and gently scolded, "How could you be so rude? But since this young lady is so magnanimous and didn't hold it against you, you should thank her properly."
Upon hearing the princess speak, the maid immediately concealed her displeasure and obediently bowed to Yuan Siyin, saying, "Thank you, young lady."
"It's alright."
Yuan Siyin leaned back, looking quite relaxed, seemingly unconcerned about the earlier commotion.
The Empress Dowager pinched her hand reproachfully, saying, "So ostentatious."
“It’s good to be a little flamboyant,” Yuan Siyin said with a smile.
The aunt and niece understood each other without saying much, and simply watched the singing and dancing below the stage.
The banquet ended when the moon was high in the sky. The Empress Dowager glanced at her but did not show any worry in her eyes. She took Jade and Yuan Fuqing back to Jianzhang Palace first.
Yu Shiyan originally wanted to stay and wait for Yuan Siyin, but unexpectedly Zhong Heng was quietly waiting outside with his arms crossed, clearly having something to report.
Looking at the little titmouse who clearly had something in mind, he made up his mind to get up and walk outside, but before he could take two steps, he was blocked in his way.
"Is there something you need, Princess?" Yu Shiyan asked in a flat tone, without any change in expression.
"I'm new here and would like to ask Prince Mu to show me the way. I wonder... between me and the princess, who is more beautiful?"
As she spoke, Nalan Yujie smiled brightly, her eyebrows curving upwards, and she actually had some of the charm of Yuan Siyin.
Yu Shiyan turned his head away, his eyes seeming to be filled with a bottomless, icy pool. "The princess's words are somewhat obscure and difficult to understand; I don't comprehend them."
As he spoke, he walked past Nalan Yujie, pausing for a moment when they were side by side: "When imitating her, first hide the ambition in your eyes."
Nalan Yujie's smile froze for a moment, a dark glint flashed in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it without a trace: "Then remember to treat me better next time."
"The princess cannot stay long as an envoy; I'm afraid there won't be many days left before the next visit."
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