Chapter 449 Is the Imperial Concubine deliberately targeting Princess Yingfeng?
The mind races in an instant.
"Everyone, get up."
The imperial concubine withdrew her gaze and continued walking forward, and the virtuous concubine hurriedly followed.
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine, thank you, Imperial Concubine Shu."
Everyone thanked him in unison again, and then they raised their heads.
While the imperial concubine was looking at Xiao Ying, Xiao Ying's family was also looking at her.
Then Chen Xingyue said in a voice transmission: "Those two are the concubines in the palace. They look just like that. Not as pretty as me."
This statement immediately attracted the agreement of Chen Xingyun and Meng Qingying.
"I also think my mother is prettier, and that imperial concubine looks overbearing, which I don't like."
"I have never seen anyone more beautiful than Master in this world."
The three of them were chattering and communicating with each other, and Xiao Ying heard everything they said.
Xiao Ying ignored it and just shook his head helplessly.
Since there are so many people today and their purpose is to appreciate the flowers, we have specially set up seats in the garden.
There are two main seats, naturally the Imperial Concubine and the Concubine Shu.
There were also some seats on both sides for the ladies who had imperial decrees to sit.
As for those who did not have imperial edicts, they could only stand.
Coincidentally, there were no princesses or queen consorts among those who came to attend the flower viewing banquet today, so Xiao Ying, the Princess Yingfeng, suddenly became the one with the highest status.
Led by the palace maid, she sat in the first seat at the bottom, as expected.
Chen Xingyun and her sisters stood behind her, all proud of her.
He Yao and Tan Yunshi were also fortunate enough to be seated. The former was a third-rank lady, and the latter was a fifth-rank official.
Because her husband was a businessman, Zhong Jingxian had no chance to get an imperial decree, so she could only stand behind He Yao.
On the other side, Qi Yawei and Qi Jinxian were not qualified to sit down either.
Chen Ning was only a fifth-rank official with no outstanding abilities, and was unable to earn an imperial edict for Qi Yaxian.
So much so that when Qi Yawei saw Xiao Ying sitting in the first seat below, her teeth were almost broken.
After everyone was seated and the palace maids served tea and snacks, the imperial concubine spoke again.
"The flowers in the palace are in full bloom these days. I've been missing you all for a while, so I've specially organized a flower viewing banquet."
"There are quite a lot of people here today. Look at how beautiful you all are. You outshine all the flowers in the garden."
As soon as she finished speaking, someone interrupted her with a smile.
"When it comes to beauty, who in this world can compare to the Imperial Concubine? Everyone knows that the Imperial Concubine is the most favored of the imperial harem and is as beautiful as a fairy."
This flattery touched the imperial concubine's heart, and her smile became even more obvious.
She looked at the person who was speaking. It was her sister-in-law Liu from her mother's side.
She has only one legitimate brother, and the two have always had a very good relationship.
Although Liu was married into the palace after she entered it, she often came to the palace to talk with her, so their relationship was very close.
Liu said this on purpose to make her look good in public.
Sure enough, the others agreed and echoed her, praising the imperial concubine to the sky.
In this way, the concubine next to her seemed cold and lonely, with no one paying attention to her.
But Concubine Shu looked calm and composed, with a faint smile on her face from beginning to end, which made Xiao Ying look at her twice more.
She knew Shufei's background. She had some connection with the Ning family. She was the niece of Prime Minister's wife Liu Rumei.
Although she is not as favored as the imperial concubine, she is not much inferior.
More importantly, it has a good reputation.
Listening to these meaningless flattery, Xiao Ying felt that it was all nonsense and picked up the teacup and took a sip out of boredom.
Chen Xingyue also wanted to yawn after hearing this, but she managed to hold it back.
Chen Xingyun and Meng Qingying looked at each other and suddenly felt a little regretful. It turned out that the flower viewing banquet was so boring.
How could that imperial concubine be called a beauty like a fairy? It was Mingming's mother who was a beauty like a fairy. These people were really good at lying.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard the imperial concubine speak again, and the spearhead was actually directed at Xiao Ying.
"I think you're praising the wrong person. When it comes to beauty, who can compare to Princess Yingfeng?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene suddenly fell silent, and then everyone looked at Xiao Ying, all with different expressions.
Princess Yingfeng is indeed very beautiful, but the imperial concubine said this in public, which was a sinister act and put her in the spotlight.
Tan Yunshi, He Yao and others frowned, a hint of suspicion flashed through their minds.
When did my elder sister/cousin offend the Imperial Concubine? Was it just because she was prettier than her?
Qi Yawei almost couldn't help laughing. It turned out that the imperial concubine didn't like Xiao Ying either.
Haha, it looks like Xiao Ying is going to be in big trouble today, he really deserves it!
Reactions were mixed.
However, Xiao Ying, who was at the center of the vortex, had a calm expression, as if the person the imperial concubine was talking about was not her.
Seeing her reaction, the imperial concubine became even more unhappy.
He actually turned a deaf ear to her words and pretended not to hear them. How bold!
He was filled with resentment in his heart and no longer showed mercy in his words.
"I heard Princess Yingfeng is already thirty-three and has four children. But seeing her today, she looks like a beauty in her twenties."
"This look would make even me feel moved, let alone a man?"
"Could it be that the rumors are wrong, and Princess Yingfeng is twenty-three, not thirty-three?"
The scene became even quieter.
Even the dumbest person could tell that the imperial concubine was deliberately looking for trouble.
Although they didn't understand the grudge between the imperial concubine and Princess Yingfeng, it didn't stop them from watching the fun.
Tan Yunshi and others were furious. What happened to the imperial concubine today?
He actually brought up Xiao Ying's age and family background in public. Was he trying to make fun of her?
Then, Madam Liu echoed, "Your Highness, if you're not mistaken, Princess Yingfeng is thirty-three years old, the same age as General Han Ye."
When Han Ye was mentioned, everyone's expressions became even more strange, and some even looked at Tan Yunshi and Han Zijing's siblings.
The Princess Yingfeng's family recognition banquet had just passed, and a major scandal occurred that day that is still being talked about to this day.
However, Xiao Ying remained indifferent, leaving everyone confused as to what he was thinking.
Xiao Ying actually didn't think anything, because what the imperial concubine said was the truth.
She is indeed thirty-three, she does have four children, and she is indeed young and beautiful.
Others thought it was humiliating and picky, but she didn't.
The imperial concubine was almost furious. Was this woman deaf? She humiliated her in public like this, yet she didn't even react.
She simply called out his name directly: "Princess Yingfeng, why don't you tell everyone how you maintain your appearance?"
Xiao Ying finally reacted, and even looked around before finally looking at the imperial concubine.
"Does the Imperial Concubine really want to know?"
The imperial concubine gritted her teeth. Is this what she wanted to know?
"Do you really have a secret method for maintaining your health?"
"have."
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Ying's lips, which immediately aroused everyone's curiosity.
Which woman doesn't love beauty? If they could look ten years younger like Princess Yingfeng, they would wake up laughing in their dreams.
To the extent that everyone stretched their necks and pricked up their ears, including Qi Yawei.
Seeing this, Xiao Ying spoke slowly.
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