The princess's face immediately darkened. This was the Autumn Farewell Banquet she had hosted, and Su Wanyan dared to say it was boring?
They really didn't give her any face at all!
Great! Absolutely wonderful!
"Heh, boring?" Before the eldest princess could say anything, someone else jumped out and laughed, "Is the Princess Consort of Gong dissatisfied with the banquet arranged by the eldest princess?"
This time, it was the woman next to Su Muqing who spoke.
"..." Su Wanyan looked at her: "Who are you?"
"She is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue. Princess Gong, what a grand display! She is so arrogant and doesn't even recognize who is present here." Another person spoke up in condemnation.
Su Wanyan was speechless, then coldly said, "Do I need to know you?"
"What did you say?!" The woman stared in surprise.
"Or is it that your status and position have reached the point where I have no choice but to acknowledge you?" Su Wanyan slammed her hand on the table with a "bang": "Am I being arrogant, or are you acting recklessly and committing insubordination?"
Su Wanyan sneered at Yu Tingyi: "Does the Princess allow them to bully me like this? If word gets out, whose face will be lost?"
Even if the eldest princess doesn't want to admit it, she is still the Princess Consort of Prince Gong.
She's practically royalty!
Having a high status has its advantages; apart from the eldest princess, no one at the scene could get past her.
Even the eldest princess herself, according to regulations, was on equal footing with the Prince Gong's mansion.
It's just a matter of being favored or not, being close or not. They are both children of the late emperor. Apart from Emperor Yuanhe, who is more noble between her and Yu Nanqing?
They were the ones who spoke rudely first, so how could the Princess punish them for it?
What reason could she possibly have?
The eldest princess originally intended to use Youyou's words to dampen Su Wanyan's arrogance, but she did not expect that Su Wanyan would not be afraid at all.
She clenched her fist in her sleeve, then suddenly smiled: "It's just a girl's joke, why should Princess Gong take it so seriously?"
Su Wanyan met the gaze that the Princess was shooting at her directly: "This is, after all, the Princess's residence. How can the Princess treat such a disrespectful act against imperial authority as a joke among women? Isn't the Princess being too magnanimous in the wrong place?"
The princess felt a tightness in her chest; how dare she question her!
But what she said actually made perfect sense!
This is the residence of the Eldest Princess. If Su Wanyan doesn't pursue the matter, that's fine, but if she does...
She gritted her teeth and suddenly looked at the two women who had mocked Su Wanyan: "Apologize to Princess Gong."
Upon hearing this, the hearts of all the young ladies at the banquet tightened instantly.
"No need." Su Wanyan stood up. "The banquet was indeed very boring, and I don't want to stay any longer. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
Su Wanyan flicked her sleeve and walked directly out of the banquet hall.
However, as soon as he stepped out of the door, he was stopped by two old women.
Su Wanyan turned around: "What does the Eldest Princess mean by this?"
The eldest princess suppressed her anger and smiled, "Since Princess Gong finds it boring, then it is my fault for not entertaining her properly. Guards, take the princess to rest. I will find another place until Princess Gong is satisfied."
She had said that she absolutely could not let her go today.
Once she entered the Princess's residence, she no longer had the authority to make decisions.
The old woman blocking the door continued the princess's words: "Your Highness, this old servant will take you down to rest. This way, please."
She gestured for them to proceed.
"Okay." Su Wanyan knew that the princess wouldn't let her leave unless she did something to her.
She had already prepared herself mentally and smiled, "Then I'll be waiting."
After Su Wanyan left, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue hurriedly spoke up: "Your Highness, what a sight she is in..."
With a loud "bang!"
The eldest princess smashed the cup on the table and glared warningly at the daughter of the Minister.
In just one moment, everyone buried their heads in their chests.
A bunch of useless people who just spout nonsense and ridicule everything with baseless arguments!
She said coldly, "All of you, leave. I will find another venue. I hope you will do me the honor of attending."
"Yes," the young ladies responded obsequiously.
As for the men's side, it was destined to end early.
They could all see that today's banquet was specially arranged by the Princess to deal with Su Wanyan. There were so many young ladies in the Princess's mansion, so it wasn't appropriate for them to move around freely.
Therefore, those who know what's good for them will leave the Princess's residence early and not linger.
The furnishings inside the Princess's Mansion are more luxurious than those in the Prince Gong's Mansion, and the artificial hills and streams are also more magnificent and grand.
Su Wanyan followed the nanny who was leading the way through the corridor to the central courtyard. To the west of the central courtyard was a courtyard with many side rooms, which were used to entertain distinguished guests.
Standing at the door of the side room, Su Wanyan tentatively said, "I'd like to take a walk around."
The old woman lowered her brows and smiled, "His Highness has prepared pastries and warm tea for Your Highness in the room. Your Highness cannot refuse His Highness's wishes. If Your Highness does not mind, after you have rested, how about this old servant takes you for a walk around?"
I definitely need to rest.
Upon hearing this, Su Wanyan stopped struggling and said, "Okay."
She lifted her skirt and strode into the room.
Qiu Ye tried to follow, but was stopped by the old woman: "The Princess has ordered that this room is only for the Princess Consort to rest in. You are a servant and cannot enter."
Qiu Ye looked at Su Wanyan, and Su Wanyan looked up and gestured to her.
Qiu Ye immediately understood, curtsied, and took his leave.
There were indeed pastries on the table, as well as freshly brewed tea, and a wisp of incense burning in the room, the fragrance of which wafted out from the incense burner.
Su Wanyan stepped forward and took a light sniff; it was just incense, nothing special.
Just then, the door was closed.
Su Wanyan glanced back, but didn't pay attention. She then picked up a pastry from the table, broke it open, and smelled it.
There were no drugs added; it was just the pure sweetness of pastries.
Su Wanyan put it down and sniffed the tea again, finding nothing unusual.
Su Wanyan was curious, "There's nothing there?"
What does the eldest princess want to do?
Could it be that the medicine was colorless and odorless?
She immediately dismissed the idea. When Xu Si drugged her, the drug was almost odorless, but she could still smell it.
Everything in the world has its own scent, though some are barely perceptible. Less doesn't mean gone; as long as it's mixed with other ingredients, she can't possibly not smell it.
Su Wanyan didn't notice anything amiss, so she crossed her legs, propped her chin on her hand, and started idly swinging back and forth.
Now all we can do is wait.
Su He is still in the carriage; we need to find an opportunity to introduce her to the Princess.
Just then, the door suddenly creaked open.
Su Wanyan immediately looked towards the doorway with suspicion.
Then, a man dressed in blue and white clothes entered.
The man was handsome, with long, flowing black hair, a tall and slender figure, and a gentle and refined air about him. His beautiful peach blossom eyes seemed to sparkle, and his skin was even fairer than Su Wanyan's.
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