"If I remember correctly, the acupuncture and detoxification treatment is scheduled for tomorrow. I wonder if the Ninth Princess is here to see me now because of something?"
Jiang Li doesn't intend to indulge this rebellious girl.
Sure enough, seeing that Jiang Li was neither afraid of her nor trying to curry favor with her like the others, and not even looking down on her in the slightest, Gu Yuyan lost her composure instantly. After a long pause, she said, "Aunt Huang, just call me Xiaojiu or Yan'er."
Seeing that Jiang Li didn't react, Gu Yuyan gritted her teeth and stamped her feet. She ran to Jiang Li stiffly and hugged her hands, with a determined yet pitiful expression on her face: "Aunt Huang, it was Xiaojiu who was wrong that day. Please be magnanimous and forgive Xiaojiu."
After that, she took a brocade box from Miaomiao's hand and said, "Xiaojiu's allowance and rewards were taken away by the mother. This is what Xiaojiu hid and is given to the imperial aunt. Xiaojiu... likes you."
The surface of the brocade box was a little worn, but when it was opened, it revealed a delicate and exquisite jade ruyi. "This was given to the princess by the emperor on her sixth birthday. This is her favorite."
Miao'er also blushed a little. The princess had always been arrogant, and after meeting Jiang Li, she suddenly seemed like a different person. She was a little uncomfortable with it.
I remembered what Nanny Gui said in the palace that day, that Gu Yuyan had been spoiled since she was a child, and now she was ridiculed behind her back by other palaces. The child had no bad intentions, but was just pretending to be willful to protect herself.
As for why the little girl was "hostile" to her that day, Jiang Li understood that it was actually like her brother suddenly found a sister-in-law, and the sister-in-law would have some withdrawal reaction.
"Okay, I accept the gift, but you're too poor for a princess." Jiang Li touched Gu Yuyan's little head, and the little girl blushed at the sudden closeness.
He stumbled and said, "My mother needs money."
Ever since the Emperor refused to visit her and her daughter, Concubine Rong became even more obsessed, using all her valuables to bribe people, just to get the news and have another chance encounter with the Emperor. Gu Yuyan didn't understand, but as long as her mother was happy, that was all she needed.
The harem is complicated to begin with, and children are so innocent when it comes to adults' affairs. Seeing the little girl looking at her eagerly, Jiang Li sighed, "Okay, do you go out of the palace often? Do you want to go to the Hundred Flowers Club to play?"
Seeing her shaking her head and nodding, Jiang Li smiled, "Then follow."
"Miss, you are so kind to the Ninth Princess."
Bai Zhi glanced at the carriage following behind, and she didn't expect that the young lady would suggest that the Ninth Princess go to the Hundred Flowers Festival together.
Jiang Li smiled but said nothing.
Children are just children after all, especially the Ninth Princess, who is kind-hearted by nature. She was just a little bit nice to the Ninth Princess, and the little girl quickly let down her guard.
It’s really heartbreaking to think about it.
It is also written in the original book that because the Ninth Princess became fatter and fatter as she grew up, she could not be sent out for marriage. In order to win over the hearts of the people, Qin Ji recommended the son of the Minister of the Court to be the Ninth Prince Consort, which made the emperor very happy and rewarded him with many good things.
Unexpectedly, once the marriage was finalized, the man imprisoned the Ninth Princess in the Princess Mansion and tortured her to death, claiming she had died of illness. Upon learning of this, the young emperor could only sigh, "My sister has suffered a hard time. Let her be buried with honor."
She already hated Qin Ji, and since they both had miserable lives, it might not be a bad thing for him to be able to protect the Ninth Princess.
In a trance, the carriage arrived at the house where the Hundred Flowers Festival was held.
"Big sister, why did you come just now?"
As soon as he got off the carriage, Jiang Li actually saw Jiang Shengsheng.
Thick makeup masked the fatigue on her face. As if nothing had happened, she innocently took the hand of the woman beside her and said, "This year's Hundred Flowers Festival is hosted by Sister Xue'er. Big Sister has never attended such a banquet before. I only heard from Sister Xue'er that Big Sister would be coming after I got here. I would have gone out with Big Sister earlier."
The woman Jiang Shengsheng was talking about was named Bai Xue, the eldest daughter of the Bai family. She was beautiful with fair skin, just like the white snow. Jiang Li always liked good-looking people, and Mrs. Bai was well versed in socializing. She didn't expect that Bai Xue had also been trained so well. She was still an unmarried woman and could organize such a well-known event. It was really rare to see a woman with both beauty and ability. Jiang Li took the initiative to nod towards Bai Xue.
The news of Jiang Li causing trouble at the Qin family had spread throughout the capital. Before meeting Jiang Li, Bai Xue felt that Jiang Li was the kind of person who would become arrogant after rising to prominence. In addition, Jiang Shengsheng had always said, both openly and secretly, that her elder sister was not good at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting and was a vulgar person. If the Princess of Yong'an had not specifically instructed her, she would definitely not have invited her to the Hundred Flowers Festival this time.
Unexpectedly, when I saw her in person, I felt that she was very dignified and graceful. Even the hair falling beside her ears looked quite spiritual.
Bai Xue remembered her mother saying that knowing people is a technical job, and no matter how well a person can pretend, his eyes must be true.
After staring at Jiang Li for a moment, Bai Xue calmly let go of Jiang Shengsheng's hand, smiled and bowed, "Bai Xue greets Miss Jiang. I've heard of your great name for a long time, but meeting you today is both unexpected and reasonable."
After just a few words, Jiang Li felt that Bai Xue was truly a wonderful person.
After returning the gift, she took the Ninth Princess's hand and said, "By the way, let me introduce you. This is..." Jiang Li was just about to introduce Gu Yuyan, but unexpectedly, the little girl shook her head at her and whispered, "Just call me Yan'er."
Ever since she heard people laughing at her for being too fat behind her back, Gu Yuyan hasn't attended a large banquet for a long time, except for being a big shot in the harem. Instead of introducing herself and seeing everyone look at her with strange eyes and show her superficial respect, it would be better for her to be the emperor's aunt's little follower today. Gu Yuyan felt great.
Jiang Li also sensed the little girl's discomfort, and immediately took over the conversation, saying to Bai Xue, "This is my sister Yan'er. Would you be willing to join me in the Hundred Flowers Festival?"
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