Chapter 336 Phoenix
However, it wasn't a good occasion to speak, so Huo Ran said nothing.
Jiang Mi wasn't angry at all this time. Now that she had seen through Huo Ran's heart, Liu Zijun's behavior was like that of a clown, and she didn't care about it at all.
"Alright then." Hearing that Huo Ran was also interested, Princess Jinning thought she would show off her skills. "Then you can only look, no one can touch it, otherwise if you break it, my grandmother will blame you, and that will be your problem."
The girls nodded quickly, saying that seeing chrysanthemums at this time of year was something they could brag about for a year.
Princess Jinning led a group of people into the flower room. When they saw the chrysanthemums at this time of year, they were immediately intrigued and their mouths dropped open in surprise.
"There really are chrysanthemums! They are so beautiful. The chrysanthemums at this time of year seem exceptionally exquisite, almost like they are fake."
"Yes, yes, I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. The old lady is really amazing."
Princess Jinning proudly raised her head: "Of course, my grandmother worked hard for many days to prepare these flowers. They are very delicate and can be damaged by the wind. They won't bloom for more than a few days. Alright, alright, you've finished looking at them. You should go out now, lest the wind blows in and damages the flowers."
The group was chased away as soon as they saw the flowers. Liu Zijun seized the opportunity to speak to Huo Ran: "Brother Huo Ran, what do you think of these flowers?"
Huo Ran's face showed impatience: "I have no interest in these things. You guys enjoy the flowers, I'm leaving first."
"Brother Huo Ran..." Liu Zijun called out twice, but Huo Ran didn't even turn his head and left directly. She secretly vowed in her heart, Huo Ran, you will regret treating me like this sooner or later. Anyway, my father is about to take action, and Jiang Mi won't be able to stay here for long.
Princess Jinning said gloatingly, "Alright, stop calling me. They don't want to talk to you at all. Why can't you see that? I just can't understand it either. Why do you always try to be nice to them when they don't appreciate it? She is the eldest daughter of the prime minister. Her behavior is really... indescribable."
Liu Zijun turned around and glared fiercely at Princess Jinning. Then, as if she had thought of something, she smiled and said, "Is the princess jealous? I know that the princess also has feelings for Brother Huoran, but the emperor has chosen me and betrothed me to Brother Huoran. So, are you feeling very uncomfortable, princess? Well, there's nothing I can do. In the future, the only one who can marry Brother Huoran is me."
As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Jiang Mi, "Some people, no matter how beautiful they are, what good is it? Their status is what it is; they will always be crows, never phoenixes."
Jiang Mi gave a cold laugh: "The only phoenixes in the world are the Empress Dowager and the Empress. Does Miss Liu also want to be a phoenix?"
Liu Zijun's smile froze for a moment. Every time she tried to say something, Jiang Mi could always shut her down with a single sentence, leaving her unable to continue.
"Jiang Mi, is it meaningful for you to twist my words like this every time? That's clearly not what I meant, and you know that the crow I was talking about is you, and the phoenix is of course the Empress Dowager and the Empress. Who else could it be? And who among the people here is worthy of them?"
"Miss Liu's words make it sound like she looks down on everyone."
The old lady and the others arrived at some point. The person who spoke was the Crown Princess's nanny. The Crown Princess's face was ashen. If she became Empress in the future, wouldn't she be worthy of the title "Phoenix"?
Liu Zijun cursed her bad luck inwardly and quickly knelt down to pay her respects: "I didn't mean that, Your Highness, the Crown Princess. You are a person of great wealth and honor, and you certainly wouldn't hold a grudge against a crow like me."
The Crown Princess snorted coldly: "You are not a crow. What kind of person is a crow? Someone of my lowly status, I do not have the same good family background as Miss Liu. My family members are all small business owners, and none of my parents or brothers are officials in the court. I am really not worthy of Miss Liu's status."
The Prime Minister's wife was exhausted and didn't know what was wrong with her daughter today, why she spoke so recklessly. She stood up to speak for her daughter, but was stopped by the Crown Princess.
"Alright, no need for further explanation. I heard everything you said very clearly. This is Miss Jiang? If I remember correctly, Miss Jiang's two elder brothers were the top two scholars in the imperial examination. If someone with such a background is still considered a 'crow,' then I really don't know what I am."
Liu Zijun bit her lip and said, "Your Highness, I was wrong. I shouldn't have said those words. I was being presumptuous. Please forgive me this time."
The Crown Princess sneered, "Forget it, I wouldn't dare. You are the Prime Minister's eldest daughter, I can't afford to offend you. Your Majesty, I won't watch the flowers today, let's do it another day."
The old lady looked embarrassed: "It's all Jinning's fault for being so rude to the guests. Otherwise, none of this would have happened. Crown Princess, please don't be angry."
The Crown Princess was very polite to the Dowager: "Please don't say that. It has nothing to do with you and Jinning. Some people will say whatever they want to say. I'd better go back and study how to be a good phoenix."
The Crown Princess left in anger, which was unprecedented. The Prime Minister's wife pulled Liu Zijun up and scolded, "Don't you think before you speak? You talk nonsense. I've raised you for nothing."
Liu Zijun felt very wronged and pointed at Jiang Mi, saying, "It's all her fault. I didn't mean it that way. She deliberately misinterpreted my meaning."
The Prime Minister's wife looked coldly at Jiang Mi: "Miss Jiang, is that right? I'll remember you."
Jiang Mi remained unfazed: "I didn't misinterpret her. That's exactly what Miss Liu said. Madam, you're a magnanimous person. You should be able to distinguish right from wrong. You wouldn't cover up for someone just because they're a relative, would you?"
Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister's wife felt it inappropriate to seek justice for her daughter in front of so many people; otherwise, it would be seen as favoring relatives over the truth, which would make her a laughingstock.
"Grandma, I know I failed to discipline my daughter properly today. I'll leave with her for now and come back to apologize another day."
The old lady was also unwilling to keep the mother and daughter any longer, so she had them sent away. She secretly glared at Jinning: "Why are you arguing with her? There are so many people here today, can't you just be patient?"
His words were full of doting affection.
Princess Jinning stuck out her tongue: "I can't stand her smugness, it's so infuriating, I'm going to teach her a lesson."
The old lady reached out and tapped her forehead: "You, and you too, are quite the sharp-tongued girl."
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