Everyone was stunned.
Du Luanfeng said in a low voice,
"I told you this woman has no temper. It would be best if she threw a tantrum in front of the Princess's residence. Then there would be plenty of ways to punish her."
A hint of disdain flashed in Du Luanfei's eyes.
A whispered reminder,
"Be careful she doesn't use mystical arts to harm people, protect the princess."
Qi Huang did not lose her temper, nor did she use mystical arts to attack anyone on the spot.
She simply looked coldly at Mo Yunke.
"The Princess went to great lengths to stir up today's turmoil, just to promote the two sisters you adopted. It's only because these noble ladies are foolish that they actually think that if they perform well at today's banquet, they will have a chance to be betrothed to the Ninth Prince by the Princess. How laughable! They've only become stepping stones for others."
"A princess of a nation, wanting to marry off her daughter, resorts to such a shameless method. Does she feel that the daughter she raised is beneath her dignity and unable to attract the Ninth Prince on her own merits?"
The expressions on the faces of Du Luanfeng and her sister changed drastically.
Mo Yunke's gaze also darkened.
"What nonsense are you spouting? I am Xiao Jiu's elder sister. If I wanted to bestow a marriage upon him, why would I go to such lengths? I simply don't want Xiao Jiu to be misled by a woman with such unsavory methods as you. I hosted this banquet today to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability as the mistress of a household, to suppress the rumors in the capital, to uphold the dignity of the royal family, and to help maintain Xiao Jiu's authority as regent. But your performance has truly disappointed me."
Qi Huang raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, then I misunderstood the Princess? The Princess meant well, but I wonder if she dares to announce the fates of these two sisters to the world!"
"presumptuous!"
Mo Yunke shouted angrily.
His chest heaved violently.
Mo Yunhan, standing outside the crowd, frowned slightly.
What are the destinies of Du Luanfeng and Du Luanfei?
Is there a problem?
The people around also looked surprised.
Mo Yunke quickly suppressed her emotions.
The murderous intent in his eyes grew ever stronger.
When they first met in the palace, she thought Jiang Qingwan was a woman with a bad temper and a little bit of martial arts skills who was only interested in climbing the social ladder.
But only now did she realize it.
The rumors circulating in the capital about Jiang Qingwan, and the fact that Su Weichuan was defeated by her, are all true.
This person really does have some skills!
However, truly understanding the destinies of the Du Luanfei sisters is no easy task.
She calmed herself down.
They were not fooled into explaining their destiny.
Adopting the air of an elder sister, she coldly rebuked, "You truly have no manners whatsoever. It's one thing to contradict me in the street, but you even dare to sow discord between me and Xiao Jiu. Let me make this clear: without my approval, your marriage to Xiao Jiu will not be possible. Guards, bring that maid out."
Soon someone pulled Lian'er out.
Mo Yunke immediately gave the order in a cold voice.
"From this day forward, Jiang Qingwan is forbidden from entering or leaving the Princess's residence. Anyone who disobeys will be beaten to death with sticks."
The crowd erupted in uproar.
More people, however, were simply watching the show.
"Luanfei, Luanfeng, invite the others into the manor. Since the Jiang family is convinced that I am holding this banquet to marry you off to Xiao Jiu and to use the others as stepping stones, then I will choose a consort for Xiao Jiu today. Everyone has a chance."
Mo Yunke's words immediately excited He Jinxiu and the others.
Each of them wore a shy expression.
Currently, the most honorable person in the court is Mo Yunhan.
The current regent will decide the future crown prince.
Moreover, there are no princes of suitable age left now.
Not to mention, Mo Yunhan has an appearance like a god.
If I could be betrothed to a concubine, even as a secondary wife, that would be enough.
The scene instantly became lively again.
Lian'er ran to Jiang Qingwan's side and knelt down on the ground with a thud.
"Miss, Lian'er has caused you trouble again."
Qi Huang helped the person up.
Are you injured?
Lian'er quickly shook her head.
"No, they just locked me up."
"That's good." Qi Huang let go, not intending to ask any more questions.
Qinghui asked, "What exactly happened? How could the Princess's residence have such a coincidence that they arrested you?"
Hearing this, Lian'er was also very angry and aggrieved.
“I accidentally bumped into that person and immediately knelt down to apologize. But when she heard that I was the Ninth Princess’s personal maid, she kidnapped me and locked me up. I didn’t know they were using me to deal with the Princess. It’s outrageous.”
Qing Sui snorted coldly.
"The princess's residence, so noble, resorts to such methods!"
Du Luanfeng overheard this and narrowed her eyes, shouting, "What are you doing here? Get out of here! If you dare to slander the Princess's residence again, don't blame me for being impolite."
Qing Sui was so angry that she wanted to draw her sword again.
Qi Huang raised his hand to stop her, and looked coldly at Du Luanfeng.
"You, apologize!"
Everyone who was about to enter the mansion turned to look at them.
Du Luanfeng was amused.
"Jiang, what did you say? You want me to apologize? To whom?"
Qi Huang pointed at Lian'er.
"With her."
Du Luanfeng laughed loudly.
Dressed in flamboyant red, she didn't take Jiang Qingwan seriously at all.
“I am the adopted daughter of the Eldest Princess. You expect me to apologize to a maid? Jiang, if you feel ashamed of being turned away from the Eldest Princess’s residence, then hurry home and stay inside. Trying to save face in this way is utterly ridiculous.”
Qi Huang continued to look at her coldly.
"Is it ridiculous? Does the princess's adopted daughter have the right to kidnap people in the street and disregard the law? Does the princess's adopted daughter have the right to lord it over ordinary people and act recklessly?"
"Weren't you just proclaiming how to be the mistress of a household? You can even arbitrarily violate the most basic etiquette. The Princess's ability to train her adopted daughter is truly astonishing."
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