Chapter 53 Princess
"Fourth Sister, are you going to the Princess's residence with me? I wonder if we have an invitation from the Princess's residence? I'm afraid the Princess will be displeased if we bring outsiders here so abruptly."
If all goes well, today will be a good day for Hongzhu, and she doesn't want Xiao Yuyao to ruin it.
"Fourth Miss, Fifth Miss, everything is packed. We can set off now."
Xiao Yuxuan always brought very little when she went to the girls' school, just enough to fit in the carriage. After the servant finished reporting, he suddenly sensed that the atmosphere between the two young ladies was not quite right, so he silently took two steps back.
Xiao Yuyao smiled smugly, seemingly thinking that Xiao Yuxuan's appearance was due to fear of her, and said in a good mood:
"Fifth Sister, what are you saying? This was Mother's personal instruction. Besides, the Princess is overjoyed to have another suitable person to serve her. How could she not be happy? Fifth Sister, you really don't understand those noble people."
After she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards her carriage.
"Fifth Sister, you'd better get on the carriage quickly, don't keep the Princess waiting."
Hongzhu glared angrily at Xiao Yuyao's retreating figure:
"Girl, what should we do?"
Xiao Yuxuan looked at her and smiled.
She reached out and adjusted the coral bead flower she had given Hongzhu that morning:
"Let's deal with it as it comes. The eldest princess is kind-hearted and I don't think she'll blame fourth sister."
As for Xiao Yuyao's little scheme... Xiao Yuxuan lowered her eyes and stepped onto the carriage footstool, fearing that she would never be able to realize it in this lifetime.
The Princess's residence was nearby, and although the carriage was slow, it only took about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to get there.
I visited late last night and didn't get a good look at the gate of the Princess's Mansion.
At this moment, bathed in the morning mist, the five rooms with three doors open, the door studs gleaming with noble golden light, and two majestic stone statues of Qilin sitting at the entrance, watching the way we came.
Besides the guards standing diligently at the gate, there was also Lanxin, the princess's capable maid. She had led the people to do Xiao Yuxuan's hair and makeup early this morning, and they were quite familiar with each other at the moment.
Seeing the carriage coming from the direction of the Xiao residence, Lanxin knew that Miss Xiao had come to have breakfast with the Princess. She couldn't help but smile and wave her handkerchief in acknowledgment.
As the carriage drew closer, a hint of doubt flashed in Lanxin's eyes.
Why are there two carriages? The first one looks more luxurious and exquisite. I suppose Miss Xiao is in the first carriage, and her maids and other valuables are following behind.
Xiao Yuyao's previously confident heart suddenly became anxious.
The closer she got to that mansion, the more uneasy she felt.
I have a feeling that something bad will happen if I go in today.
At this moment, a melodious and clear female voice rang out from outside the carriage curtain:
"This servant, Lanxin, has come to escort Miss Xiao inside."
Xiao Yuyao stopped thinking about it and, with Caihe lifting the curtain, stepped down from the carriage.
Lanxin was convinced that the first carriage would definitely be Miss Xiao's, but when she looked up, she saw a pretty face that was more delicate than exquisite.
Her eyes widened: "Who are you, young lady?"
Xiao Yuyao never spoke to her maids personally, not even those from the Princess's residence. Caihe stepped forward and said sternly:
"This is the fourth young lady of the Xiao family, and you don't recognize her?"
Upon hearing this, I fully expected the other party to immediately put on a smiling face, welcome them inside, and then go to report and explain to the Princess. Unexpectedly, Lanxin's face turned cold:
"I'm here to pick up the fifth young lady of the Xiao family. I've never heard of a fourth young lady."
Caihe shouted angrily, "What kind of attitude is this?!"
Lanxin was used to serving the Princess and was also Aunt Meng's goddaughter. Even the Emperor and Empress often met and talked to her. How could she possibly take Xiao Yuyao seriously?
Not to mention that this little maid was being so impolite, so she didn't need to be nice at all.
After Lan Xin finished speaking, she didn't even glance at Xiao Yuyao, and turned to look at a carriage behind her.
Just then, he saw Xiao Yuxuan emerge from the carriage, and immediately smiled, quickly walking over:
"Miss Xiao, this servant is Lanxin, here to escort you inside."
"The Princess is already up and is waiting for you."
Xiao Yuxuan, who was behind, had overheard the entire conversation that had taken place on Xiao Yuyao's side.
In fact, she had already guessed it. Princess Wenyue often accompanied the Eldest Princess. Judging from her heartfelt devotion to Xiao Yuyao and her deep hatred for her, she must have tried to sow discord between them.
Even if things had gone awry, in the past two months, if the Princess had been so inclined, she could have easily found out many of Xiao Yuyao's "misdeeds" that she had spread. Yet the Princess still said she got along well with her, which shows—
The eldest princess is definitely not someone who would listen to slander or be unable to distinguish right from wrong.
She even suspected that, between Xiao Yuyao and herself, the Princess probably liked her a little more…
Thinking like that would be too narcissistic. Xiao Yuxuan calmed herself down and helped Lanxin up.
She glanced at Xiao Yuyao, who was a few steps away, feigning difficulty, and saw that Xiao Yuyao's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
“Miss Lanxin, my fourth sister wishes to dine with the Princess. I know this is somewhat presumptuous, so I would like to trouble you, Miss Lanxin, to inform her that if the Princess is not pleased, we will leave immediately.”
Her words were a clever way of retreating to advance. Lanxin had never imagined such a thing could happen. She found it absurd and felt no goodwill towards that Miss Xiao.
"It seems that Miss Xiao has her own difficulties in this matter. I will go and inform her. Please wait a moment."
Xiao Yuyao stood there, watching Xiao Yuxuan and a maid speak softly to each other, her eyes filled with disdain.
Those who grow up among ordinary people are naturally unruly. A master is so close and kind to a servant; this is the mark of a born lowly person! A lady in the body but a maid in the fate of a servant!
After Lanxin finished speaking, she bowed again, but when she raised her head again, she inadvertently glanced at Hongzhu, who was standing half a step behind Miss Xiao, and her expression changed.
This little maidservant looks so much like the little princess who went missing five years ago!
Not only do they look alike, but they're also the same age! The little princess was only five years old when she went missing five years ago, so she should be around ten years old now.
Also, the coral beaded flower she wore in her hair—the little princess always loved coral when she was little…
If this is a coincidence, then it's just too incredible!
No, she had to go and report to the Princess immediately.
Lanxin, for some reason, hurriedly went inside, while Caihe was still muttering curses:
"She's just a servant dog, yet she thinks she's a human being. Look at her, girl!"
At this moment, Xiao Yuyao was filled with a mixture of shame, anger, and unease. Hearing the cursing from the side, she became even more impatient. Without thinking, she turned around and slapped the source of the noise.
"Shut up! This is the entrance to the Princess's residence. Stop talking nonsense!"
Xiao Yuyao wished she could send Caihe back to the Xiao family immediately. The guards at the gate were still listening, and Caihe's unsteady manner was not going to leave a good impression.
Caihe turned her head to the side after being slapped, and dared not say anything. She bit her lower lip, forcing back the tears glistening in her eyes.
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