Chapter 340: Sending friendly troops at the start?
Although she felt aggrieved, Xing Yunyun came out of the study, stood at the door and took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surging anger.
She straightened her back, raised her chin slightly, and put a dignified smile on her face again.
However, only the nanny who had been with her for many years and knew her temper well knew how furious Xing Yunyun was at that moment.
The nanny looked at Xing Yunyun's slightly trembling hands, and the anger that she tried hard to hide but still inadvertently revealed in her eyes, and her heart was filled with worry and heartache.
She knew very well that her master was always arrogant, strong-willed and competitive. Even if he was furious inside, he would always pretend to be calm in front of others.
Nanny Qian approached Xing Yunyun cautiously, lowered her voice, and said with concern, "Princess, please take care of yourself and don't get too angry."
Upon hearing this, Xing Yunyun sighed heavily, and her eyes revealed a complex emotion of helplessness, sadness, and a hint of determination.
At this time, perhaps only the nanny who grew up with me would care about my health so sincerely!
But, there is no way to turn back.
She looked at Mammy for a long time before she spoke slowly, her voice filled with trepidation: "If this fails, will you hate me, Mammy?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Qian shuddered slightly, the wrinkles on her face trembling as well. She bowed even lower, her tone firm and sincere, "Princess, I have followed Your Majesty and enjoyed wealth, honor, and power. I have no regrets in this life."
Sure enough, Xing Yunyun's anger subsided a little, her originally tense face gradually relaxed, and the sharpness in her eyes slowly subsided.
She breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the proud and outspoken Princess of Shu she had been before entering the Prince of Shu's study.
"Okay, I was worrying too much." Xing Yunyun raised her head slightly, with the corners of her mouth raised, with a bit of self-mockery.
She shook her sleeves lightly and adjusted her hair accessories, as if to completely shake off all the embarrassment and fragility she had just felt.
At this time, Nanny Qian and the maid behind her all lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound, for fear of angering Xing Yunyun, who had just calmed down.
As expected, Xing Yunyun calmly ordered without being reminded, "Let's go!"
At the same time, Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui, led by the servants of the Prince of Shu's Mansion, had entered a waterside banquet hall with carved beams and painted rafters in the back garden of the Prince of Shu's Mansion.
At this time, in the water pavilion, a group of noble ladies dressed in gorgeous clothes were gathered together, laughing and talking.
They were either discussing the latest fashion styles or exchanging gossip and anecdotes about the capital...
Seeing Chu Ci coming in, the entire water pavilion fell silent for a moment.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Chu Ci, filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and even a hint of subtle hostility.
But it was only for a moment, and they continued chatting and laughing as if nothing had happened.
It seemed as if Chu Ci's appearance was just a trivial episode that did not affect their interest at all.
"Is this a game of isolation?" Chu Ci muttered to himself.
But would she care? The answer is obviously no.
She simply found a seat in a corner and sat down. Her eyes seemed to casually sweep over the crowd, but in fact she was observing the layout of the entire water pavilion quietly through "Xing'er".
Seeing this, the Shunan County Lady, who was leading the group, had a flicker of dissatisfaction in her eyes. Her carefully painted eyebrows knitted slightly, a hint of pride etched in her expression. She snorted softly, "She's quite calm."
"I think she is just pretending to be calm." The one who responded to County Master Shun'an was Xing Yunyun's wife, sister-in-law Su Luo.
A barely perceptible sneer played on the corner of her mouth, her eyes full of calculation. She continued, "You are a noble lady, why bother to argue with her? She is just an ignorant girl, how could she deserve your trouble?"
But the more this happened, the more dissatisfied Princess Shunan became.
She bit her lip, clenched the handkerchief tighter in her hand, and said coquettishly, "Hmph, I just can't stand her arrogant look."
But the Shunan County Lady was no fool. With a quick glance, she said to Su Luo, "Madam Xing is half the host of this banquet. Otherwise, you should go and test Chu Ci's true strength. I want to see what gives her the confidence to be so calm."
Although, she only wanted to use Princess Shun'an, not to be a cannon fodder herself.
However, Princess Shun'an said this so bluntly. If she refused, it would definitely anger Princess Shun'an on the spot. What if it aroused the suspicion of some people with ulterior motives?
Thinking of this, Su Luo forced a faint smile on his face, which seemed a little stiff. He bowed slightly and said, "I will obey the county lady's orders. However, Chu Ci's thoughts are difficult to predict, so I can only do my best. I hope the county lady will not place too high expectations on me."
Xing Yunyun, who had come in from outside the door a long time ago, looked at everything in front of her, gritted her teeth, and cursed inwardly as a waste.
But she couldn't really let her sister-in-law be cannon fodder. After all, her eldest brother still cared about her. If her sister-in-law had any trouble at the banquet, her eldest brother would have a hard time explaining it.
Thinking of this, Xing Yunyun took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and quickly scanned her surroundings. After confirming that her makeup and demeanor were flawless, she put on a perfect smile on her face, then slightly tilted her head and winked at the people around her.
The clever maid understood what he meant and immediately raised her voice, calling out in a clear and loud voice, "The Princess of Shu has arrived!"
"What a grand ceremony!" Princess Shun'an snorted coldly, her eyes full of disdain, as if the look could pierce through people.
Su Luo stopped immediately, and the panic and hesitation in that moment were clearly visible.
What else doesn’t Princess Shun’an understand?
Using yourself as a gun, you are really good. The Shunan County Lady cursed inwardly, her face becoming increasingly gloomy, like a dark cloud.
Looking at Chu Ci again, Princess Shunan's attitude instantly became much friendlier.
Chu Ci: This is the beginning, the enemy is sending friendly troops?
Why is she a little confused about this operation?
Xing Yunyun, however, seemed oblivious to the unusual situation in the room. She wore a broad smile and calmly assumed the responsibility of hosting the banquet. She said, "I was out attending to some trivial matters just now, so I'm a little late. I hope you won't mind."
"Thank goodness my sister-in-law is here. Please help me greet you all. It's really hard work for me."
This one sentence cleverly put Su Luo in the position of the protagonist, allowing everyone to instantly understand the thoughts of Xing Yunyun, the Princess of Shu.
So the noble ladies who had just been chatting and laughing with Princess Shunan now simply ignored the expression on her face.
They all stood up and saluted Xing Yunyun: "Greetings to the Princess of Shu, may the Princess be well and safe."
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