Chapter 107: Butt Bug
Qiao Yihuan was taken away by palace servants, and the place where he was caned was just outside the Tai'an Palace.
Inside the hall, there was singing and dancing once again.
Most people were there to watch the fun, but some were worried about what was happening outside the hall.
He Baozhu was no longer interested in the luxurious palace banquets that she had only seen on TV dramas before. She was good friends with Qiao Yihuan, and now she was worried seeing her like this.
She was an unpopular princess and had little say.
Even the prince was unable to protect Qiao Yihuan, let alone her.
He Baozhu hesitated for a moment and then sat obediently in her original seat without going anywhere.
Yihuan is her good friend and the first friend she made since she came to ancient times.
But she is not a selfless person. She just wants to live well in this ancient time and doesn't want to get involved in any vortex.
She was just an ordinary waste, not one of those time-traveling girls with a destiny halo script. No matter what she did, she was blessed by the halo, and someone protected and backed her up.
She had no abilities at all, and if she made a mistake, she would surely die accidentally in this feudal society.
Yihuan might blame herself for not speaking up for her, or blame her for still sitting in the hall pretending nothing had happened. She could only protect herself and be a timid princess.
If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have given Yihuan any advice.
Now, instead of letting Yihuan become famous, she was beaten with a stick.
A noble lady was caned by the emperor himself. Who in the capital would dare to marry her in the future?
It’s okay in modern times, there are many women who don’t get married. But in ancient times, I’m afraid it would really become a shame for the family.
Jiang Qiyun was fidgeting, looking towards the palace gate from time to time.
Jing'an Hou on the side said coldly in a low voice: "If you dare to run out and look for that concubine's daughter now, don't blame me as a father for being ruthless."
Jiang Qiyun turned his head away, "Father! This was not Sister Yihuan's fault in the first place. It was my carelessness that caused her trouble. Don't talk about her like that!"
Madam Jing'an Hou said in a deep voice: "Qi Yun, your father is in poor health, don't make him angry anymore."
Jiang Qiyun wanted to talk but stopped himself. In the end, he swallowed back what he wanted to say and sat there dejectedly, not enjoying the food and wine.
He just hoped that the palace banquet would end quickly so that he could go out and see Sister Yihuan.
Qiao Wanyan withdrew her gaze. Jiang Qiyun felt that all this was due to his carelessness, which caused Qiao Yihuan to be caned by the emperor. The prince also felt guilty for being suppressed by the emperor and unable to protect Qiao Yihuan. Today's drama was really lively.
But the fun is not over yet.
In the story, he missed the birthday banquet that he had prepared for a long time because of Xiaoying's behavior, and Qiao Yihuan scolded her bitterly after knowing what Xiaoying had done.
But in the end, he just scolded her a few words saying that this was wrong.
All the bad things were done by others, but she herself is clean and innocent, but she still pretends to be as kind and upright as a lotus flower. Isn't it ridiculous?
Everyone had different thoughts. He Yanli looked at someone who was in a good mood from time to time, but her mind was full of her stunning dance in the hall not long ago.
Seeing that there was no more wine in his glass, Mo Xiao walked up to him and picked up the wine jug to pour him some wine, but he saw that the jug was empty, as he had already drunk all the wine.
"Your Majesty is in a good mood today. I will go and get you another pot of wine."
The birthday banquet ended successfully without that little episode. After the emperor and empress left, everyone waited for the crown prince and Prince Jing to leave before leaving Tai'an Hall.
Qiao Wanyan stood at the entrance of the hall, watching He Zhiyu, Jiang Qiyun and He Baozhu hurriedly walking towards Qiao Yihuan who was sitting on the bench on the west side, with a hint of teasing in her eyes.
Qiao Yihuan came alone. When Xiaoying broke her arm and was about to leave, Qiao Yihuan wanted to tactfully ask Xiaoying to stay in the mansion and wait for her to come back, but she couldn't find her and had to leave first.
Therefore, she entered the palace alone. The guards left after carrying out the execution. Naturally, they would not help a noble lady who had been punished by the emperor leave the palace or even send her to the Imperial Hospital.
Qiao Yihuan was still conscious. Although she had not been a favored lady in the Shangshu Mansion since she was a child, she had never been severely punished.
Xiaoying, who was beside her and who was at fault, was punished instead. Her biggest punishment was to be forced to kneel in the ancestral hall by Minister Qiao, and the rest was more of a psychological injury.
Now she was being beaten with the stick fifty times. Although the guards had used clever force to avoid beating her to pieces with the crown prince's order, she still could not bear such punishment.
Qiao Yihuan didn't have the strength to get up from the bench and leave quickly so that those who came out of Tai'an Hall wouldn't see her in such a miserable state, but she didn't have the ability to do so.
Lying face down on the bench, she turned her face away so that the people coming out of Tai'an Hall wouldn't see the aggrieved and angry expression on her face.
She could have been the envy of everyone today, but Jiang Qiyun made her a joke in everyone's eyes.
The prince was usually so nice to me, but now he took the initiative to propose to the emperor that I be beaten with fifty sticks.
He Baozhu kept saying that she was his best friend, but just now in Tai'an Palace, she didn't even stand up to speak for him. She was so cold and indifferent, as if she didn't even know him.
I am the heroine surrounded by halo, why did it become like this?
Everyone should protect themselves, why has everything changed?
Qiao Yihuan's face was wet with tears and she was crying silently.
I have become everyone's laughing stock today, but Qiao Wanyan has become the one that everyone admires.
They are all daughters of the Qiao family, so why?
According to Yanran, Qiao Wanyan should have been her supporting role many times, so why did it turn out like this?
Qiao Yihuan’s vision was blurred as she cried, her jade-like hands were clenched tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh.
He Zhiyu put the cloak on her, his face full of heartache, "Don't be afraid, Yihuan, I will take you back."
Jiang Qiyun's face was filled with guilt: "Sister Yihuan, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I was careless for a moment, it's all my fault, it's all my fault!"
He Baozhu squatted on the ground, "Let's go to Changping Palace first! I'll go and ask the imperial physician to diagnose and prescribe medicine for Yihuan first. Don't leave the palace today."
As she spoke, she reached out carefully to help Qiao Yihuan up, but Qiao Yihuan shook her hand away.
"No, I can get up by myself."
He Baozhu's hands froze in mid-air, knowing that she was dissatisfied with him for not standing up to speak for her.
Qiao Yihuan gritted her teeth and endured the pain as she sat up. "This has nothing to do with the young marquis. I was just confused. I should have left the bucket of ginger in the Shangshu Mansion. After all, I will only care more about my own things. I will ask Xiaoying to give the money for the bucket of ginger to the young marquis in the future."
Jiang Qiyun was stunned, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Sister Yihuan was angry. She never called herself "Little Marquis" before, but called herself "Qi Yun" like her sister.
Qiao Yihuan felt as if something was pressing on her chest. She was almost losing her mind due to the resentment and anger she felt. She was unable to muster any calm or stable emotions.
He Zhiyu reached out to help her up, and Qiao Yihuan did not reject his approach.
The moment he stood up, a strange sound was heard.
“Puff~~~”
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