At dusk, Shangguan Yue came back from outside. He seemed to be in a good mood, and specially invited Shangguan's wife, Aunt Zhao, and their two daughters to eat together at the same table.
During the dinner, Shangguan Yue mentioned that the Empress Dowager had issued an imperial decree to hold a celebration banquet for Xiao Yujue at the Prince's Mansion the day after tomorrow, and allowed officials from the Imperial Court to bring their families to celebrate.
"When the time comes, Madam, you and Ning'er can go with me."
"Yes, sir."
Shangguan Wanning saw from the corner of her eye a flash of cold and resentful light in Shangguan Xiaoxiao's eyes.
After returning to the room, Shangguan Wanning called Lutong and A Ling to choose clothes to wear when going to the Prince's Mansion the day after tomorrow.
"My lady, wear this light yellow dress. It not only sets off your fair skin, but also..." Lu Tong smiled and took out a rouge box from the dressing mirror in a mysterious manner. "The perfume powder that you asked me to have the master outside carefully develop has also been delivered."
Lu Tong opened the box, and the fragrant aroma instantly filled the whole room.
A Ling couldn't help but take a few more breaths, feeling refreshed.
"A Ling, when you pack things for the young lady in the future, you must be extra careful with this box of scented powder." Lu Tong warned, "This box of scented powder is worth a hundred gold coins. When you apply this scented powder, you will be able to attract butterflies when you walk into the garden."
"Our eldest daughter is already extremely beautiful. If butterflies are attracted to her, the scene will be like a fairy descending from heaven. She will definitely outshine everyone else."
Seeing Lutong's proud look, A Ling also flattered her a few words.
Tonight, A Ling is on duty.
Late at night, Shangguan Wanning looked through the gauze curtain and saw a frail figure taking something from her dressing box.
Afterwards, everything was calm.
On the day of going to the Prince's Mansion, Shangguan Yue asked the butler to prepare the carriage, but saw Mrs. Shangguan coming out alone.
"Madam, where is Ning'er?"
"Master, Ning'er said that she suddenly felt unwell and couldn't go." Mrs. Shangguan didn't care. There was nothing important in such an occasion. It was just a bunch of people gathering together to flatter and compete with each other.
"However, Ning'er said that she was afraid that I would be lonely, so she asked Xiaoxiao to go with me. This child is becoming more and more considerate."
Mrs. Shangguan's words also touched Shangguan Yue's heart.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao once framed Shangguan Wanning, but she didn't take it to heart and always thought about her sister, which was really rare.
Soon, Shangguan Xiaoxiao came out in gorgeous attire, surrounded by maids and nannies.
Shangguan Yue looked at her and found nothing rude. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Follow your aunt when you get to the Crown Prince's Mansion. Don't make any mistakes and make people laugh at you. Do you understand?"
"Dad, don't worry, I know." Shangguan Xiaoxiao was very proud. Just as she was about to get into the carriage with Madam Shangguan, she vaguely heard a strange sound.
Everyone turned around to look, and saw a swarm of bees flying over them.
The guards and servants hurried forward, and Shangguan Yue also protected Madam Shangguan behind him.
Everyone was busy swatting the bees, but they found that all the bees were just chasing Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
No matter how Shangguan Xiaoxiao dodged, she could not escape the siege of bees. In just a few moments, more than a dozen blisters appeared on her face.
The guards and servants would accidentally hit her while trying to help her swat the bees.
She cried loudly in pain.
"What happened?" Shangguan Wan Ning came out with her maid. "Quick, light a torch and bring it over. Bees are afraid of smoke."
The housekeeper hurriedly lit a torch, and by the time the bees were driven away, Shangguan Xiaoxiao's face was swollen beyond recognition, her hair was disheveled, her clothes were messy, and she looked in a miserable state.
She was so shocked and scared that she didn't even have the strength to cry.
"Xiaoxiao, how are you?" Shangguan Wanning went forward to help Shangguan Xiaoxiao up, with a meaningful smile on her face, "Looks like you can't go to the Prince's Mansion in this state. I think it's better to let Dad summon the imperial physician to see you, and you should stay at home and recuperate."
"You..." Shangguan Xiaoxiao looked at Shangguan Wanning's face, which was completely intact, and was stunned in surprise.
"Do you find it strange?" Shangguan Wanning leaned close to Shangguan Xiaoxiao's ear and lowered her voice and said, "Do you think that by placing a little girl by my side, you can deal with me twice?"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao understood it instantly.
I feel like Shangguan Wanning has plotted against me.
"If it weren't for the fact that your last name is Shangguan and I didn't want to embarrass myself in public, you wouldn't be making a fool of yourself here today." Shangguan Wanning snorted coldly, with a look of condescending arrogance in her eyes, "I've settled my account with you. When I come back, I'll settle it with you slowly."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao suddenly felt cold from head to toe.
"Mom, it seems Xiaoxiao can't accompany you, so your daughter will accompany you." Shangguan Wanning returned to her usual gentleness and walked forward to hold her mother's arm.
"Aren't you feeling unwell?"
"It's nothing serious. How could I let you go to a social event alone? Don't worry, I'm fine."
Shangguan Wanning said this as she supported her mother and walked towards the carriage.
Shangguan Yue asked the housekeeper to find a doctor for Shangguan Xiaoxiao, and then left with his wife and daughter.
Aunt Zhao rushed over upon hearing the news, and when she saw her daughter in dishevel and covered with bruises, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao clenched her fists, and her hatred towards Shangguan Wanning increased a little more.
She secretly swore that one day she would make Shangguan Wanning kneel at her feet.
But……
Shangguan Xiaoxiao was a little scared.
When Shangguan Wanning comes back, will he really settle the score with her?
"Mom, don't cry." Shangguan Xiaoxiao pulled Aunt Zhao back to the room and said anxiously, "Have someone send Ah Ling away immediately. No matter what, don't let her show up again."
Aunt Zhao was stunned. She realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately stopped crying and went to find A Ling.
However, she searched the entire Prime Minister's Mansion but could not find A Ling.
Shangguan Wanning followed her parents to the Prince's Mansion and saw the eldest princess's carriage at the door. She was secretly delighted and went to pay a visit to the eldest princess after explaining a few words to her mother.
"Lutong, please help me pass a message to my uncle." Shangguan Wan Ning leaned close to Lutong's ear and whispered a few words.
Lutong took the order and left.
The eldest princess was very happy to see Shangguan Wanning. She pulled her to sit down and talked with her for a while.
"Princess, when I came in just now, I saw some rare flowers in the garden. Let's go and have a look. I want to take a closer look."
Shangguan Wanning didn't wait for the princess to agree and pulled her towards the garden.
Not long after the two arrived, they saw Zheng Binghong hurriedly walking over under the guidance of Lu Tong.
"Why did this girl get into trouble again..." Zheng Binghong was extremely anxious when he heard that Shangguan Wan Ning had offended the Grand Princess and would be punished. After arriving at the garden, he could not care about anything else and begged for mercy, "Princess, Ning'er is young and ignorant. If she has done anything inappropriate, please forgive her."
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