Xue Wanqiu stumbled and nearly fell from the pull. She'd grown up feeling humiliated by the thought of kneeling, even bending over was beneath her. But now, the gazes of the entire courtyard pierced her like needles. Her father's back trembled with nervousness, and her mother's nails practically dug into her arms. For the first time, she realized that those who usually flattered her now had expressions of apprehension on their faces.
Wei Lin was on errands today and didn't come. Liu Yan was also busy today, so only Xiao Ce was here. However, when she looked at Xiao Ce for help, Xiao Ce subconsciously dodged.
He is not stupid. If he speaks out now, who knows what will be spread about him.
Xue Wanqiu was a little anxious because she didn't ask for reinforcements.
"I won't kneel!" She stiffened her neck and her voice changed tone.
"You are a rebel!" Father Xue raised his head suddenly, his eyes red, and reached out to press the back of her neck, forcing her to kowtow hard in the direction of the empress dowager, "Dong! Dong! Dong!" Three dull sounds made her forehead numb and her vision went black.
Yin Tao made a grinning expression.
The Queen Mother was just about to ask the Xue family to stand up.
"Miss Xue has a rather strong character." Yin Tao spoke again slowly, her voice low but just loud enough for everyone around to hear. "I just wonder if this strong character will turn into arrogance in the future? After all, having too much personality is not a good thing in front of the royal family."
These words were like a soft thorn, gently piercing the hearts of the Xue family. Looking at her daughter's stiff neck, Mother Xue felt for the first time that this child was probably spoiled. She had thrown away the family's reputation and chose to act out in such an occasion. If she really entered the palace and married Fang Zhiyi in the future, wouldn't she be in great trouble if she didn't know how to restrain herself? The Xue couple suddenly felt a chill on their necks.
Xue Wanqiu felt dizzy from being knocked on the head, and the hatred in her heart grew like wild weeds. She didn't understand how an insignificant concubine could dare to treat her like this? Even more confused was why even her parents sided with outsiders! She stared at Yin Tao, her nails digging deep into her palms: Just wait, wait until she finds Fang Zhiyi, and she will tear this little bitch into pieces!
Thinking of Fang Zhiyi, she couldn't help but raise her head again, trying to find Fang Zhiyi in the crowd, but when she looked, Fang Zhiyi didn't appear. Before she could sigh, she felt her father holding the back of her head, and she bowed several times in the direction of the Queen Mother and the eldest prince, causing her brain to be deprived of oxygen.
She even saw Xiao Tao's smug smile, which made her extremely unhappy. She had traveled through time and space for so long, and she had never kneeled to anyone before! You were actually subjected to such a great humiliation today. You must pay the price!
Throughout the entire flower viewing party, Xue Wanqiu, who was supposed to be a key figure, did not appear again. She was said to be facing the wall to reflect on her mistakes.
The Queen Mother didn't care. Instead, she pulled Yin Tao aside and asked her all sorts of questions. The taciturn Prince Yidu handed Yin Tao some cakes several times, which made Yin Tao feel a little embarrassed.
"System, how am I doing? Hahaha, my palace fighting and face-slapping dramas are not for nothing!" Xiao Tao was very excited as soon as she entered the palace. Her system replied lazily: "You are great, keep up the good work." After that, it didn't speak again.
"What a pity that Senior didn't come today. What was he doing?" Xiao Tao was a little puzzled, but then she thought, "It doesn't matter. This girl hasn't thought about it yet. Her backer doesn't care about her anymore, right?"
"What do you think? Should I start with her lovers? I don't believe these men are all devoted to her." Xiao Tao was obviously a little excited. This was her first time to do a quick-travel mission. She also paid attention today. It seemed that Xiao Ce did not want to ruin his own future.
The system mechanically replied, "It's up to you to decide."
Xiaotao didn't care about the system's perfunctory attitude.
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