Chapter 1132: Nine-tailed Phoenix Hairpin
Xuanyuan Hui saw Tang Bao's embarrassed expression, her eyes flashed, and she said with a smile: "Since that's the case, why don't we all add some color to it, so it will be more interesting."
After saying that, he placed the big hairpin he had just won on the red silk tray.
Song Xiangyan was not stupid either. She noticed Tang Bao's expression and guessed something.
So, after hearing Xuanyuan Hui's words, he was naturally very happy.
"Sister Hui is absolutely right. This is mine!"
As Song Xiangyan spoke, she took off the jade bracelet on her wrist and placed it on the tray.
"Be careful! Don't break it!" Song Xiangyan instructed the palace maid.
You know, this bracelet is her favorite piece of jewelry, and it was given to her by Concubine Shu.
The palace maid quickly bowed in response.
When Princess Linghua saw this, she naturally refused to be outdone.
“This is mine!”
After saying that, she pulled out a hairpin from her head.
Song Xiangyan's eyes lit up.
This hairpin of Princess Linghua is obviously of great value, even more precious than the one Xuanyuan Hui placed on the tray.
When Song Xiangyan thought about the hairpin that would soon belong to her, she couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in her heart.
Then, he looked at Tang Bao.
"I wonder what County Lord Ford will do?"
Song Xiangyan said this with a hint of meaning, her eyes falling on the enameled red gold necklace worn around Tang Bao's neck.
The large Dongzhu inlaid in the middle of the necklace is extremely rare and is obviously a tribute.
When Tang Bao saw Song Xiangyan's burning gaze, what else didn't she understand?
Then, she slowly took off the gold bead bracelet on her wrist and placed it on the red silk tray.
A hint of disappointment appeared on Song Xiangyan's face.
However, I became more certain in my heart that Tang Bao must have known that she couldn't win, so she did this.
Zheng Ziqian took off the jade pendant from his waist and said, "I'll also add a little something to cheer the girls up."
After saying that, he placed the jade pendant on the tray.
Song Xiangyan immediately looked at Xuanyuan Hui and blinked at her mischievously.
"Don't worry, Sister Hui, this jade pendant belongs to you." Song Xiangyan said in a low voice with a hint of meaning.
Xuanyuan Hui blushed and looked at Zheng Ziqian shyly.
She was naturally happy about this marriage with the Zheng family.
Although she was the legitimate daughter of Prince Rong's Mansion, the emperor had yet to issue an edict to confer the title of princess on her.
This made her full of complaints, but she didn't dare to express anything.
Because of this, she and her sister Xuanyuan Min were filled with disgust and jealousy towards Princess Linghua and Princess Fude who appeared later.
With Zheng Ziqian taking the lead, other children from prominent families also began to add to the success.
What they wear are naturally valuable things.
Jade pendants, fan pendants, finger rings, etc., fell onto the tray one by one.
The more Song Xiangyan looked, the hotter she felt and the more confident she became.
Not to mention that these things are very valuable, just with so many young men from aristocratic families coming to support her, she will definitely be the center of attention today.
At this time, Princess Huaning, supporting the Queen Mother, walked over from a distance.
Behind the Empress Dowager was a large group of palace concubines and wives of court officials.
Flowers are in full bloom and the breeze is fragrant.
Naturally, these people would try their best to seize the opportunity to make their presence felt in front of the Empress Dowager.
You know, the emperor is very filial.
Although the Empress Dowager never interfered in state affairs, if I had her favor, the Emperor might find out, which would bring great benefits to myself and my family.
"Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen Mother!" Everyone bowed in unison.
The Queen Mother nodded charitably.
Then, he looked at Tang Bao.
"What are you playing?" asked the Queen Mother with a smile.
Xuanyuan Hui and Song Xiangyan's expressions suddenly changed.
The way they acted just now clearly seemed like they were deliberately trying to bully Tang Bao.
Both of them looked at Tang Bao nervously.
If Tang Bao complained, they would probably be severely criticized by the Empress Dowager.
Tang Bao glanced at the two of them, then said obediently, "In reply to Grandmother, Miss Hui suggested that Miss Song and I compete in pitching pots, and everyone added a prize..."
Tang Bao said this, pointing to the red silk tray in the palace maid's hand.
The red silk tray was dazzling and full of delicacies.
When the Empress Dowager heard this, she looked at Xuanyuan Hui with an ambiguous look.
Xuanyuan Hui's heart skipped a beat.
Princess Rong hurriedly said, "Hui'er, what's going on?"
Xuanyuan Hui suppressed her fear and defended herself, "Mother, just now Princess Linghua said that Sister Xiangyan was better than Princess Fude. Sister Xiangyan naturally disagreed. After all, the two of them have never competed before, so why not have a competition..."
Xuanyuan Hui said this and glanced at the tray in the palace maid's hand.
He added, "Adding some prizes is just to make it more interesting, there's no other meaning. If Princess Ford doesn't want to, then this matter will naturally be dropped."
Princess Rong heaved a sigh of relief after hearing her daughter's words. She looked at the Queen Mother and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please understand. These are just some little girls playing around. Hui'er meant well. She wanted to prevent these young girls from arguing and hurting their feelings..."
Princess Rong glorified her daughter with just a few words.
As Xuanyuan Hui's aunt, Lady Anping Hou quickly said with a smile, "Hui'er has always been a well-mannered child, always knowing when to act and when to retreat. She's known how to take care of her younger siblings since she was little. That naughty boy of ours always listens to his cousin..."
Princess Rong and the wife of Marquis Anping spoke, and the other ladies echoed them.
After all, my daughter (son) was also there.
I don’t know if there was any participation.
Anyway, let's suppress this matter for now.
The Queen Mother said, "Since that's the case, I'll also add some luck."
After saying this, she plucked out a red-gold phoenix hairpin from her head. The tail feathers of the hairpin were inlaid with nine rubies. In its mouth, it held a large oriental pearl, with long tassels hanging below...
When the Empress Dowager pulled out the phoenix hairpin, all the ladies were stunned.
This is a real nine-tailed phoenix hairpin!
No one in the world is qualified to wear it except the Queen and the Queen Mother.
Whoever gets this phoenix hairpin can only keep it as a sacrifice.
However, if these girls get it, they might have great luck...
So, after the shock, all the wives with daughters were confused.
However, no one was in a hurry to speak.
Anyway, the competition hasn’t started yet, right?
Since the Empress Dowager had added a lucky charm, the Imperial Concubine and the others naturally had to express their gratitude as well.
"It's rare that the Queen Mother is in such a good mood, so it's inevitable that we, the concubines and others, will add some fun and have some fun with these little girls..."
"That's right..."
Everyone was talking with smiles on their faces, some taking off a bracelet, some pulling out a hairpin...
Soon, one tray could no longer hold the food, so another one had to be brought in.
At this time, not only was Song Xiangyan's heart pounding, her body trembling with excitement, but Tang Bao was also moved.
It would be a big waste if Song Xiangyan got all these good things for free!
But, she really doesn't know how to pitch pot...
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