Chapter 184 Disasters and catastrophes
The people sitting in the seats were either from aristocratic families or famous families, so they were not panicked, but they all looked at Prime Minister Xue with inquiring eyes.
"Go and see what's going on?" Prime Minister Xue calmly instructed the steward guarding the hall door.
Soon the butler came in and reported, "My Lord, the blind Hu girl who just went out... the felt blanket she was sitting on suddenly exploded and shattered when she put it in the bag, and the Hu people were slightly injured."
The housekeeper hesitated for a moment, glanced at Xue Zhiqing, and said, "The blind Hu girl was also injured. She sprinkled sand and blood on her hands and wrote a few words..."
Everyone in the room was listening attentively, but Prime Minister Xue suddenly interrupted the butler:
"It must be this Hu person who is performing acrobatics. She is afraid of being exposed by the wife of Marquis Wuning, so she went out and used the wrong method. Don't bother with her. She is disturbing everyone's interest."
[Good words cannot persuade a damned ghost, and mercy without salvation will only lead to her own destruction. I have been very kind in order to gain merit, but she still brought about her own destruction! 】
Su Qianqian sighed, she failed to stop him after all.
[I guessed that you wanted to stop it, but unfortunately these things cannot be stopped. 】The system also sighed.
"Father, it's just a joke, but your daughter wants to know what words she wrote."
Xue Zhiqing's face was full of innocence and curiosity, but there was a hint of gloom in her eyes.
"Then tell it to the young lady." Prime Minister Xue instructed the butler without changing his expression.
"It says 'A false phoenix will bring disaster, and a cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest will bring disaster.'"
After the butler reported in a low voice, he bowed and went back to deal with the matter.
Many people in the seats secretly looked at Xue Wanning, especially those young ladies who used to fawn over her, their eyes were filled with interest as if they were watching a good show.
[Most people are those who take advantage of others’ misfortunes, but it is rare to find someone who can help others in times of need.] 】Su Qianqian said in her heart.
[Isn’t there a rare person sitting there?] 】The system said lazily: 【It’s time to take action finally. 】
Sure enough, King Xiang Li Yunjin frowned and spoke, his voice was colder than ever before.
"People in the underworld are so mysterious and mysterious, just to trick people into paying money to relieve their misfortunes. They can't even predict their own misfortunes, so how can they predict the fate of others?"
King Xiang glanced in Xue Wanning's direction and said, "No matter what her status is, Miss Wanning is self-disciplined and polite, intelligent and open-minded, and has never lost the reputation of being the daughter of the Prime Minister."
This is very straightforward: even if his identity changes, his position will not change, Xue Wanning is irreplaceable in his heart.
The expression on Xue Zhiqing's face froze instantly. All her expectations after learning her true identity were dashed at this moment.
“Thank you, Your Highness, for your praise. Wan Ning has been loved by her father and mother for many years. Although she knew her life story, she never resented it. Instead, she repaid the resentment with kindness and kept Wan Ning by her side.
Wan Ning felt ashamed and didn't know how to repay the kindness, so she just treated him with a pure heart and served him. ”
Xue Wanning thanked them generously at this time, and her words were so sincere that many people present were deeply moved.
"The daughter raised by Madam Xiao is naturally different. Even if her life experience is changed, how can she get back her temperament?"
A lady next to her whispered.
"That's right. No one mentioned poetry or painting at the banquet today. This young lady who was replaced lacks a lot of education. She has only a title, but it's hard for her to be a royal wife."
The other lady replied in a low voice.
"Earlier, the Prime Minister's Mansion had spread the word that the two young ladies were going to discuss marriage, but after so many days, there is still no clue. Isn't it still unclear?
One is fought over by the princes, and ordinary young men dare not visit her; the other is of an awkward status, neither high nor low. Now that their statuses have been swapped, both are in a difficult situation: those with a high status have insufficient character, and those with good character have a worrying background..."
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Although the masters at the head could not hear the young ladies' whispers, their eyes told it all.
"Wan Ning and Zhi Qing are both my daughters. There is no difference between us. Wan Ning is slightly older and is the eldest daughter of the Xue family. Zhi Qing is my second daughter. It will be my fortune for them to take care of each other in the future."
Mrs. Xiao rarely spoke. She arranged the two young ladies in order and looked at her two daughters lovingly. Xue Zhiqing's expression became even more stiff, and she nodded slightly to express her gratitude.
"The Prime Minister has devoted all his energy to the affairs of the court. Father is deeply grateful. Today, I would like to congratulate the Second Miss on her return to your family and to receive her love and care."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince raised his glass and toasted Prime Minister Xue, and the guests below quickly raised their glasses to match. Prince Ping and Qin Hanzhang only raised their glasses to gesture, but they only touched the lips to the glass without actually drinking.
[What's the point of being greedy for wine? Why would someone who doesn't drink be greedy for wine? cup? This Prince Ping is really cunning. 】The system complained on the side.
[Except for Zhu Jiayi's words which are true, the rest all have implications. This Hu man is just a chess piece. Who is the real chess player? 】
Su Qianqian glanced at the male guests opposite, including Prince Mu's son Li Zhuoyi, Daliang Pingjun Wang Mengqi, Dali Temple Junior Official Lu Jun, and the distant Qin Hanzhang...
[The Prince Yi in Prince Mu's Mansion is not as public as his father on weekdays. He concentrates on studying geomancy and has almost traveled all over Da Qi. Because Prime Minister Xue is quite proficient in geomancy and has taught him a lot, he came here specially to congratulate him today.
Although he looks like a boiled egg due to being exposed to the wind and sun, he is actually a talented man with profound knowledge who is proficient in astronomy and geography. Prince Mu thinks the least of him and always scolds him for being useless. He even married him the daughter of an ordinary minor official.
Because of her humble family background, the wife of the prince respected and admired her husband very much. She followed him wherever he went. Although she was as tanned as a boiled egg, the prince Yi did not despise her. The couple lived in harmony. 】
Listening to the system's description, Su Qianqian not only glanced at Prince Yi, but Prince Yi also happened to look up. When she met those eyes, Su Qianqian had only one thought in her mind: [The boiled eggs have become spirits... and they are a pair...]
The banquet was almost over, and Xue Zhiqing invited the guests to the backyard. All the pavilions and towers were equipped with windproof screens, with warm pads on the seats, fruits and drinks on the tables, and there was also a place to rest and enjoy the scenery on the corridor.
Su Qianqian and Su Xinxin found a secluded pavilion to sit down. Zhu Jiayi was indeed in a hurry to find a clean room, and Qin Yuzhuo happily accompanied her for the first time.
"How is your injury?" Su Xinxin sat down and checked Su Qianqian's hand. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw there was only a very faint pink mark.
"Don't travel alone anymore. Bring some skilled servants with you when you go out. Be sure to be alert. If you receive news like this again, you'll be scared to death."
Su Xinxin tapped Su Qianqian's forehead like she did when they were little.
"Don't worry, sister. I will be on guard." Su Qianqian smiled and took a piece of melon to eat, and agreed obediently like when she was a child.
"I don't know who is so bold as to openly raise assassins to commit crimes. If I knew about this, I would definitely poke a hole in his palm."
Su Xinxin gritted her teeth in hatred. Her good upbringing had only brought her to this point.
[Hahaha, that self-righteous young man from the Ministry of Works is about to get his comeuppance! 】The system suddenly laughed.
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