Chapter 41 The Banquet (Part 5)
Wu Xinyi rolled her eyes and scoffed.
He sarcastically remarked, "A thing born of a mother but raised without one."
"Your father is such a blockhead. Sooner or later he'll offend everyone in the capital, and he'll definitely die a horrible death."
Jiang Wan Ning grabbed Shen Ru Zhi, who was about to rush forward, and said to Princess Ping An, "I am better at archery than playing the pipa."
"Would the princess like to see?"
Princess Ping'an leaned back slightly and turned her head to instruct, "Go and fetch a fine bow and arrow."
The maidservant beside him immediately understood and soon brought a bow and arrow.
Jiang Wan Ning picked up the bow and arrow.
He deftly nocked three arrows and aimed them at Wu Xinyi.
"What...what are you going to do?" Wu Xinyi took two steps back. "Your Highness, Jiang Wanning wants to kill me."
Princess Ping'an ignored Wu Xinyi's pleas for help.
"My grandfather is a high-ranking official, how dare you..."
"ah--"
Before she could finish speaking, three arrows flew out of Jiang Wan Ning's hand. One pierced through Wu Xin Yi's hair bun, and two grazed her temples.
It shot at the pillar behind, causing a long crack to appear in the pillar.
Wu Xinyi fell to the ground with her hair disheveled. Jiang Wanning slightly curled her lips, nocked another arrow, and closed her eyes.
A gentle breeze swept by, causing her long, flowing black hair and crimson dress to flutter in the wind.
At this moment, Jiang Wan Ning exudes a heroic and valiant beauty, a stark contrast to the delicate and petite Jiang Wan Ru.
Seeing that the arrow was still aimed at her, Wu Xinyi closed her eyes in fright before she could dodge.
"ah--"
The arrow grazed Wu Xinyi's earlobe and pierced the floor behind her.
Wu Xinyi stared blankly at the ground where her earring had been broken in two.
Clutching her pounding heart, she curled up in a pathetic, helpless ball.
"I thought Miss Wu was a brave person, but I didn't expect her to be so afraid of death."
Jiang Wan Ning placed the bow back on the tray held by the maid, took out a handkerchief, and carefully wiped her hands.
He said casually, "Miss Wu, if you're afraid of death, you should watch your tongue when you speak."
"Otherwise, what do you think would happen if I shot this arrow through your mouth?"
"You...you dare?" Wu Xinyi said in a trembling voice.
"You can try," Jiang Wan Ning said coldly.
'Pat pat pat...'
Princess Ping'an clapped her hands and stood up, "This arrow is really good."
"But Miss Jiang, aren't you afraid of accidentally hurting someone by using the Minister's granddaughter as a live target..."
Jiang Wan Ning smiled and said, "With the princess present and without her intervening, even if something really happened, let alone believing in my archery skills, I would still be able to do whatever I want."
"I think the princess is also protecting me, isn't she?"
"After all, you are a princess, and this performance is all thanks to you."
"Hmph, you think I'll protect you? You've got a good idea. Even if I don't care, what can Minister Wu do to me?"
"It was she who spoke rudely. What does it have to do with me, the princess, what is between the two of you?"
"Did you hear that?" Jiang Wanning looked at Wu Xinyi. "If you're just a target for others, then you're nothing more than a target."
"Your grandfather worked for others, just like you. To put it bluntly, your Wu family is just a target for others."
"You!" Princess Ping'an said sternly, "What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Jiang Wan Ning's smile deepened, "The princess said it's all nonsense, why are you in such a hurry? Be careful not to upset yourself."
Minister Wu is a member of the Grand Princess's faction, and Jiang Wan Ning's words just now successfully sowed discord between the Wu family and the Grand Princess.
Princess Ping'an wasn't stupid, and quickly said, "I just thought you wouldn't be foolish enough to kill someone here."
That's why I didn't say anything to stop it.
“That’s more like it.” Jiang Wan Ning smiled wickedly. “Everything here today was just a game.”
"After all, if I wanted the arrow in my hand to pierce its throat, it wouldn't dare to pass through its brow."
"Besides, it's just for fun. Shooting dead things is no fun at all, Princess, don't you agree?"
Princess Ping'an gritted her teeth. "Since it's just for fun, Miss Wu, please get up."
Wu Xinyi clenched her fists tightly, feeling angry and dissatisfied, but dared not speak.
"I like it when people can't stand me but can't do anything about it," Jiang Wanning said with a smile as she looked at Wu Xinyi. "Ms. Wu, you must hold back your anger."
"After all, you can only endure it."
"Princess, the banquet is ready. The Grand Princess has summoned you."
Upon hearing the maid's words, Princess Ping'an stood up, gave Jiang Wan Ning a meaningful look, and then turned to leave.
"Ningning, although you felt relieved just now, didn't you offend the Grand Princess?"
Even the naive Shen Ruzhi knew that the Grand Princess was not someone to be offended easily.
After all, she was second only to the emperor and held military power; even the current emperor had to give her some face.
The eldest princess is known for being overprotective of her own children, so she spoiled Princess Ping'an, making her spoiled and arrogant. It's already a miracle that she didn't cause a scene with Jiang Wan Ning in public today.
"The Grand Princess and Prince Qi have been rivals to Pei Yanchuan for years, and I am about to marry Pei Yanchuan."
Therefore, even if I swallow this insult today, they will not let me off the hook in the future.
"Since endurance is useless, why bother enduring it?"
Shen Ruzhi quietly gave Jiang Wan Ning a thumbs up, "Ning Ning, I've noticed you're getting smarter and smarter."
"Hmph, what's so great about him? I don't know where he got the nerve to show off like that."
"Exactly, she really thinks that marrying the Prince of Langya will give her the high position of a princess."
"I hope she doesn't become a widow as soon as she marries into the family. Anyone with a brain can see clearly who is better between the Grand Princess and the Prince of Langya."
The other two girls who were with Wu Xinyi deliberately talked as they passed Jiang Wanning and Shen Ruzhi.
"Oh, I have a terrible temper. If you're so capable, don't talk behind my back, say it to my face!"
Shen Ruzhi put her hands on her hips and said, "You all better be careful, and make sure your family doesn't get into any trouble."
"Otherwise, my Shen Zhao will definitely not let you off!"
The two people who were talking lowered their heads and quickened their pace toward the banquet.
"Alright, let's go over there too."
Jiang Wanning did not intend to continue entangled with these people.
"good."
"Lemon."
Jiang Wan Ning frowned slightly upon hearing the sound.
"Ningning, just now..."
"I was just trying to protect your father, Your Highness, please don't take it too seriously." Jiang Wan Ning said, suppressing her nausea.
"Ningning, I don't believe it, we..."
"Second sister, hurry up and keep the young master company." Jiang Wanning looked at Jiang Wanru behind her. "Make sure you keep a close eye on him."
Jiang Wanru gritted her teeth and stepped forward, speaking softly to Pei Anqing, "Your Highness..."
"There are many people today. Even if Your Highness doesn't care about Ru'er, you should at least consider the consequences."
Upon hearing this, Pei Anqing paused, reaching out to pull Jiang Wan Ning's hand, and watched Jiang Wan Ning's departing figure with a complex expression.
It's all Pei Yanchuan's fault, it's all his fault.
If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be in this situation today.
"Your Highness... let's go there."
Pei Anqing turned his head and glanced at Jiang Wanru, who was no different from a courtesan.
A sudden surge of irritation washed over me; how could I have been so easily swayed by him in the first place?
Otherwise, none of these things would have happened.
Jiang Wan Ning, the most beautiful woman in the capital, could marry him.
As for people like Jiang Wanru, there are truly countless of them.
Pei Anqing suddenly felt like he had picked up trash but lost a treasure.
He shook off Jiang Wanru's hand that was tugging at his sleeve and strode away.
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