It's not that she hasn't been praised for her beauty, but those people were all people who had feelings for her.
However, looking into the Thirteenth Prince's clear, unadulterated black eyes and hearing his unadorned and simple praise, Heyue was still very happy and decided not to hold it against him.
All women love beauty, and even though they have become smaller now, they still can't change their nature of loving beauty.
Just as He Yue was feeling smug and his expression was relaxing, something soft and warm suddenly landed on his cheek, disappearing in an instant.
By the time He Yue came to her senses, the culprit had already quickly moved a good distance away from her, grinning broadly: "Last time was an accident, but this time it's not. You belong to me, Aisin Gioro Yinxiang, for the rest of your life. You can't marry anyone but me!"
Before He Yue could even get angry, he had already dashed out.
He Yueqi's eyes blazed with anger, his fists clenched, and his teeth clenched.
Damn it! He ambushed me again!
But the culprit has disappeared without a trace.
Heyue had never been at such a disadvantage before; it was infuriating and frustrating.
However, Heyue quickly shook off these unpleasant feelings, since such a thing had no effect on her at all. No matter what kind of stimulation the Thirteenth Prince suffered, it had nothing to do with her.
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Winter passed and spring arrived, and soon the spring of the thirty-ninth year of Kangxi's reign was upon us.
Heyue received an invitation from the Eighth Prince's wife, saying that they were going to the countryside for a spring outing.
Upon learning that she could bring any of her close female friends along, Heyue did not hesitate to bring her sixth sister and Yuxiu.
Sixth Sister really enjoys such activities, and Yuxiu also goes out for a spring outing every year, which she is very happy to do.
Early in the morning, Heyue and her sixth sister, dressed beautifully, left the mansion and headed to the estate of the Eighth Prince's wife in the suburbs.
On the way, Heyue and her companion encountered the carriage of the Fourth Prince's wife. The two got out of the carriage together to pay their respects to the Fourth Prince's wife.
Fourth Princess Consort lifted the curtain, smiling and waving to Heyue and the other woman: "Are you also going to Eighth Sister-in-law's estate? Let's go together."
The two young girls were overjoyed to hear this and boarded the Fourth Prince's carriage.
They chatted idly all the way to the Eighth Prince's wife's estate in the suburbs. The Fourth Prince's wife lifted the curtain and glanced at the many young noblewomen and ladies from various households gathered outside. The young noblewomen were dressed dignifiedly and self-possessed, chatting and laughing together, while the young girls were all dressed up in their finest attire. Some were gentle and pretty, some were dignified and charming, and some were elegant and quiet. They stood in twos and threes, full of excitement, chattering incessantly.
With a clear sky, a gentle breeze, and lush green grass, the scene is delightful, a harmonious blend of people and nature, a truly beautiful sight.
Fourth Princess Consort smiled and said, "Eighth Sister-in-law's personality is as warm as ever. Today, many wives, ladies, and young ladies from the manor have gathered here, making it very lively."
Heyue and Yanyue peeked out, jumped down from the carriage, held hands, and looked around.
The two girls were pretty young women, and their carriage was next to that of the Fourth Prince's wife. As soon as the Fourth Prince's wife got off the carriage, they attracted a lot of attention.
Everyone had heard that the two young princesses in the Ministry of War's residence were exceptionally beautiful and on good terms with the Fourth Prince's family. The seventh-ranked princess, Heyue, was not only favored by the Fourth Prince and his wife, but also by the Eighth Prince's wife.
The fact that Heyue and Yanyue are now appearing together with the Fourth Prince's wife further confirms the rumors circulating outside.
Many of the ladies looked at the two little girls with a scrutinizing gaze.
The young ladies of similar age covered their mouths, watching this side, whispering among themselves while their eyes held provocation and disdain.
They all said that he was nothing special, and they didn't know how he had managed to get on the good side of the two princes. They said he was very cunning and scheming.
He Yue and Yan Yue ignored this, since these people's gazes had no effect on them, and they didn't care about other people's opinions at all.
Yuxiu arrived first, and seeing them, she smiled as she walked over. She put her arm around Heyue's arm, leaned close to her, and whispered teasingly, "You two really made a special entrance, it's just plain annoying."
He Yue glanced around at the stares, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "Being looked at means you have something to offer. Being looked at won't hurt you. It's the invisible people who should be upset."
"How shameless!" Yuxiu glared at her reproachfully, finding it quite amusing.
The Fourth Prince's wife went to talk to the other princes' wives, while Heyue and the other two gathered together to talk.
Someone brought out a horse, and many people rode off to relax in the distance.
A maid came over and said that the Eighth Prince's wife requested Heyue to come over.
Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Heyue walked towards where the Eighth Prince's wife was.
These are the wives of several princes who were on good terms with the Eighth Prince's wife.
The Eighth Prince's wife took Heyue's hand and introduced her to everyone: "This is the girl I was talking about. She's beautiful and likable. You know the Fourth Prince's wife, and these are the Third Prince's wife, the Fifth Prince's wife, and the Seventh Prince's wife."
Heyue greeted each of them. She recognized some of them from when the Eighth Prince got married.
The round-faced Fifth Princess covered her mouth and laughed: "To receive praise from Eighth Sister-in-law, one must be extraordinary. However, I see that Eighth Sister-in-law's enthusiasm is no different from that of a real sister."
The others covered their mouths and smiled, echoing the sentiment.
"Of course! It's rare to find such a beautiful and charming girl, I'm overjoyed!" The Eighth Prince's wife readily admitted, which drew laughter from everyone.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you don't mind if I compete with you for this girl, do you?" The Eighth Prince's wife turned to the Fourth Prince's wife, winked, and smiled ingratiatingly.
The Fourth Princess Consort gave her a playful glare: "You little rascal, what's the use of telling me? Her own sister is right here."
The Eighth Princess Consort smiled, her eyes sparkling with a bright light: "Heyue is a frequent visitor to your residence, so it's not surprising that Fourth Sister-in-law likes her. As someone who came later, if I want to be the first to acknowledge this younger sister to Fourth Sister-in-law, then I must tell you."
"When did you become so humble?!" The Fourth Princess Consort glanced at her with a smile, her expression helpless.
He Yue listened to the conversation between the Eighth Prince's wife and the Fourth Prince's wife and felt a little strange. Looking at the helplessness on the Fourth Prince's wife's face, although she was smiling, He Yue sensed an invisible sharpness.
The Eighth Prince's wife looked down at Heyue and smiled gently: "Heyue, would you rather acknowledge Fourth Sister-in-law as your elder sister, or me as your elder sister?"
This was blatant discord, and everyone noticed it, yet they looked at each other, bewildered.
How did these two things suddenly become alike?
Why are you arguing like this over a little girl?
The Fourth Prince's wife smiled faintly, unmoved, and did not even glance at Heyue.
Heyue silently withdrew her hand, bowed to the Eighth Prince's wife, and smiled, revealing her teeth: "Eighth Prince's wife, although I am a blessed person and fortunate to have the love of the Fourth Prince's wife and the Eighth Prince's wife, I am not a person with deep blessings. I dare not be greedy and shorten my lifespan. Mother said that one should be content and cherish one's blessings."
This was a blatant rejection, yet the words were exceptionally pleasant, causing everyone to look at them with new respect.
To be able to refuse the Eighth Prince's wife and say such eloquent words, she is truly a clever and shrewd person.
However, the Eighth Prince's wife has always had a fiery temper; could she tolerate such a refusal?
Many people were also observing the expressions of the Fourth Prince's wife and the Eighth Prince's wife with the intention of watching a good show.
The Fourth Princess's smile deepened, and she gave Heyue an approving glance.
She sighed inwardly, no wonder the master doted on her.
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