Chapter 14: If You Get It, You Get The World

The veins on Xiao Jinxuan's forehead were throbbing wildly, "Stop talking nonsense!"

What sweetheart?

He just didn't want to go out and run into that shameless eldest daughter of the Xie family!

Since there's nothing I can do to her, I might as well just avoid her.

Once she marries the prince, everything will naturally calm down.

Jiang Yao was disappointed when he heard this.

He almost thought that his uncle's iron tree was about to bloom.

Xiao Jinxuan was the youngest of all the princes and princesses of the previous emperor, and the only one who was not married.

Not only was the Empress Dowager anxious, but even his mother, Princess Jing'an, was worried about her younger brother's marriage.

That's why he tried every means to invite his uncle to attend the Lando Festival. At that time, all the unmarried women in the capital would gather together. Who knows, one of them might catch his uncle's eye.

He put his fist to his lips, "Ahem, uncle, the Empress Dowager has sent back a message. If you can't find Princess Xuan, she will come back in person to arrange a marriage for you!"

By then, he won't be able to choose who will be Princess Xuan.

Why not go to the Garland Festival and see for yourself if there is anything that suits your taste?

Xiao Jinxuan glanced at him coldly, "Have you finished reviewing today's homework? How was your performance in the last shooting test? Why did I hear that you always fall behind?"

Jiang Yao suddenly felt guilty.

He spends all his time either fighting prostitutes or hanging out in brothels. It's strange that he can get good grades.

After all, his father is Duke Zhao and his mother is the eldest princess. He will never have to worry about food and clothing in his life. Why should he work so hard?

But he didn't dare say these words in front of his uncle. In order to divert attention, Jiang Yao quickly changed the subject, "By the way, uncle, have you heard about the recent rumors in the capital? They are so outrageous!"

"Not interested." Xiao Jinxuan was too lazy to even lift his eyelids.

"No, uncle. Don't you know that there are rumors all over the capital right now? People are in a panic. It is said that people in many places have seen animals speak human language. It is predicted that during the Lando Festival, a saint will appear in the world, who can make flowers bloom with one dance, and whoever gets her can get the world!"

"If you get it, you can get the whole world..." Xiao Jinxuan lowered his eyes and said, "It's just a lie to confuse the people!"

If such a vast empire can be conquered by a single woman, then what is the point of having countless generals charging into battle array?

Jiang Yao said with a hint of meaning, "Uncle, even if you don't believe it, there are people who do."

This incident not only caused a huge uproar among the people, but also made those people unable to sit still.

This year's Landu Festival is expected to be much more lively than previous years!

…

The fourth day of April is Landu Festival.

Early in the morning, Xie Zhuoning sat in front of the dressing table and let Yin Xuan fiddle with her.

Among the four newly promoted maids, Fuling is meticulous and considerate, Banxia has a photographic memory and is amazing, Shisu has exquisite craftsmanship and is a superb cook, and Yinxuan has a pair of deft hands to tie hair and put on makeup.

Soon, a beautiful face appeared in the mirror, with fine eyebrows and eyes.

Yin Xuan sincerely praised, "Miss, you are so beautiful!"

With just a few touches of embellishment, she is breathtakingly beautiful.

If I go out like this, won't people on the street be stunned by me?

Xie Zhuoning frowned, not very satisfied, "Tear it down and repaint it. Make it simpler and not too eye-catching."

She was going to the theater today, so there was no need for her to show off.

Although she felt it was a pity, Yin Xuan quickly changed her daughter's makeup and hairstyle.

Wearing a light blue long dress and with her hair adorned only with a magnolia hairpin, Xie Zhuoning looked elegant and low-key.

As soon as she finished dressing, Fuling went into the room and reported, "Miss, Aunt Liu and the Third Miss are here."

Xie Zhuoning got up and went out, and saw a beautiful woman in her thirties standing in the yard, accompanied by a little girl of fifteen or sixteen.

They were my great uncle’s concubine, Liu, and the third young lady of the Xie family, Xie Zhiqing.

"Hurry, go meet your elder sister." When Liu saw Xie Zhuoning coming out, her eyes lit up and she immediately urged her daughter.

Xie Zhiqing stepped forward and bowed, "Big sister."

Xie Zhuoning looked her up and down at her outfit today, smiled and nodded, "Not bad, very beautiful."

She was wearing a soft goose-yellow gown and had her hair tied up in a bun, which was popular among young girls at the time. She looked like a fresh green bud in early spring.

A little girl should act like a little girl.

Xie Zhiqing blushed when she was praised.

Aunt Liu quickly forced out a flattering smile, "It's all thanks to Miss Lai's kindness."

Thanks to the clothes and jewellery sent over here, they now have two decent outfits.

Xie Zhuoning smiled and said, "Aunt, you misunderstood me. I am not a kind person. This is what Third Sister deserves."

In her previous life, when she was being punished by family law, among so many family members, only her third sister pleaded for her.

Although her words were of little consequence, she still remembered the favor.

It's a pity that the third sister did not have a good ending. Liang didn't care about her as a concubine's daughter, and when she reached a certain age, she was married off to a random family.

Although he was a fourth-rank official, he was a widower over fifty years old, and had a special fetish for that matter, which could cost her half her life every time.

Not long after she got married, she was tortured to death.

She was only eighteen years old at the time.

But for the sake of reputation, no one in the Xie family came to seek justice for her!

"Big sister, these are the handkerchief and kneepads I made myself. The handkerchief has your name embroidered on it, and the kneepads are for my brother Minglang. They are not expensive things, I hope you don't mind."

The little girl held the things in her hands, looking very cautious, fearing that Xie Zhuoning might not like it.

Xie Zhuoning took the handkerchief and smiled softly, "It's embroidered very beautifully."

The stitches are fine and the shape is exquisite, and you can tell at first glance that it was made with great care.

The same goes for the pair of knee pads. The leather has been polished a little bit to make it soft and smooth. It is not prickly at all and is light and soft to wear.

Xie Zhuoning told Fuling to put the kneepad away and said, "Send someone to deliver it to Minglang at the academy tomorrow."

Her younger brother, Xie Minglang, is currently studying at Lushan Academy.

Fuling quickly responded and said, "Miss, it's getting late. It's time to leave."

Xie Zhuoning nodded and was about to leave, but when he turned his head, he saw Aunt Liu hesitated to speak, "Aunt, is there anything else?"

Aunt Liu made up her mind, pulled Xie Zhiqing, and knelt down with a plop.

"Miss, please be kind and find a good way out for my little girl Qing'er!"

Her daughter was already old enough to look for a husband, but given the temperament of the first lady, Mrs. Liang, it was impossible for her to find a good family for Qing'er.

Today is Landu Festival, and the young men from all families will go out to play. If you miss this opportunity, you don’t know when the next time will be.

In fact, even if Aunt Liu didn't say it, Xie Zhuoning was planning the same thing.

Otherwise, why would she bother to give Xie Zhiqing clothes and jewelry and dress her up beautifully?

However, she did not agree directly. Instead, she looked at the mother and daughter and asked, "Do you trust my judgment?"

Aunt Liu nodded hurriedly, "Believe it, believe it!"

The people that the Crown Princess will come into contact with in the future are either rich or noble, so any one of them won’t be too bad.

Xie Zhiqing also said, "Qing'er believes in big sister."

After hearing what the two of them said, Xie Zhuoning slowly spoke, "Don't worry, Aunt Liu, there will be a good marriage waiting for Third Sister."