Huo Xiaolong and her girlfriends were enjoying their meal when they saw the princesses rushing back and glancing at her a few times.
So the Prince of Zhenbei beckoned to the girls and invited them to come and play together.
Otherwise, this banquet would be quite boring.
Before an incense stick could burn, Princess Mingzhu returned, her face veiled for some reason.
"Why is she wearing a veil? She's not mysterious anymore," Long'er asked.
"Maybe it's for the sake of style," the girl said.
"Because we just beat her up," the Tenth Princess replied.
Huo Xiaolong's eyes widened. No, these little quails dare to hit people?
Ever since the Prince of Zhenbei went to war against Dongyu, the princesses of Dayan have been either sending money or praying for blessings. When they send money, they give all the money from their shops and estates to Long'er.
After all, although this battle was a national humiliation, the main reason was the princess's marriage to a foreign ruler.
So these girls felt bad about it.
Huo Xiaolong accepted the offer without hesitation. She wasn't afraid of having a lot of money when fighting a war; what she was afraid of was Yuwen Xuanhong causing trouble behind the scenes, since he had messed things up more than once or twice.
"What's wrong with her?" Long'er asked.
"She spoke ill of you."
"Get her!" Da Ni'er egged on from the side.
"You go, I'll throw the book at her," the girl said, pointing at her.
"Oh dear Miss Hou, how dare you point at Princess Da'an in public!" A eunuch from the Empress's palace hurriedly came over to stop her.
"But our Long'er went out to fight just so I could point at her! I not only pointed at her, I also provoked her!"
After saying that, Hou Xiangxiang stood up and made a provocative gesture at Princess Mingzhu.
The eunuch was about to say something when the Empress stopped him, saying...
"Xiangxiang is still a child, just a child at heart. I'm sure Princess Mingzhu won't hold it against her."
Cen Ang found it hard to accept these words. She was known for spoiling her child, but she couldn't bring herself to say that Huo Xiaolong was a child.
Xiangxiang is older than Long'er.
The key point is that Xiangxiang is older than Mingzhu.
Do you want to listen to what Wei Shuyi is saying?
"Please, Your Majesty, grant me justice."
Mingzhu came to complain and knelt before the Empress.
The princesses of Great Yan looked at Yuwen Helan, their expressions conveying the message: "Grandma, didn't you say you'd help us handle this? Is this how you handle it? You just gave her that veil and that's it?"
The eldest princess nodded with an air of agreement.
Yes, they're all covered up with veils.
"What does Princess Mingzhu need me to decide for you? Tell me slowly, there's no rush."
"The princesses of Great Yan just... just bullied me together. Now, I can't even show my face to anyone. Please, Your Majesty, do justice for me!"
The Empress looked at the three princesses, and the little quails all hid behind Huo Xiaolong, with Hou Xiangxiang and Dani protecting the three of them behind them.
"Mingzhu, you don't know this, but I am in poor health. The affairs of the inner palace have always been managed by Consort Xiao. You see, Consort Xiao..."
Wei Shuyi looked left and right. Okay, the person is gone. As expected of the sisters in the harem, they are really reliable.
Xiao Lanhua had already gone to play with Ruyi and Xiao An'an; she had run away without a trace.
"Then there's the Empress Dowager, but Mother is seriously ill right now. How about this: when Consort Xiao returns, she will definitely punish the three of them properly. What do you think?"
Mingzhu was so angry that the veins on her forehead throbbed, but there was nothing she could do. That's how it is on someone else's turf; there's no dignity to speak of.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
"So today, is there any prince who has caught Mingzhu's eye? I'll act as matchmaker and tie the knot for you two."
Princess Da'an kept glancing at Huo Xiaolong, her eyes occasionally darting shyly.
The Fifth Princess spoke from behind Huo Xiaolong.
"She said she longed for a playboy."
"It seems to be you, Your Highness."
"Your sitting posture is quite slutty," the little girl said.
"My leg hurts today because Xiongzai sat on it. He weighs almost 300 pounds."
Princess Mingzhu looked at the playboy, who was surrounded by women, enjoying himself immensely. She stared straight at Long'er and said...
"Your Majesty, that noble lady appears to have an exceptional figure..."
This means: Your Majesty, I like her, let's get her.
Wei Shuyi's head was buzzing. Where was Xiao Lanhua?! Xiao Lanhua!
You're really something, leaving me here to suffer all by myself.
"This... won't work."
"Why, Your Majesty?" Mingzhu asked anxiously. Of all the people present, she only had eyes for Huo Xiaolong.
The other princes were too incompetent.
"Prince Zhenbei, tell her why!" the Empress said to Long'er.
Upon hearing the Empress of Great Yan address her as the Prince of Zhenbei, Mingzhu already knew the libertine's true identity.
How absurd! She had originally thought that the King of Zhenbei was a dark-skinned, strong, and shrewish woman.
"Because I am a woman and cannot take concubines, I already have a queen."
Upon hearing this, Princess Mingzhu fainted.
Huo Xiaolong turned around and said to the princesses.
"You guys hit too hard."
"No, I just used a little bit of force."
"Anyway, she's been staying in the palace lately. You guys should have a good talk with her and tell her not to go through with the political marriage. It's so miserable to be married off to a distant place and suffer mistreatment. Let her go back to Da'an and stay at home where her parents love her." Long'er said earnestly to the princesses.
Huo Xiaolong's place was just like the gathering place of old women under the big tree at the entrance of Hualiu Lane.
"What if I can't persuade her no matter what I do?"
Upon hearing this, the little girl's eyes lit up, and she said...
"Hit her! You guys just say that if you marry into the Great Yan, no one will protect you."
“If you guys have nothing to do, go over and beat her up. She’s a princess, and you’re all princesses too. She definitely can’t stand it.”
The three princesses nodded.
"Alright then, fighting is tiring."
Consort Wen was a little anxious when she saw the Eighth Prince looking so lost in thought. Just as the banquet was about to end, Hou Xiangxiang waved to her.
"Your Highness Consort Wen, that is Sister Huanlu."
"Look, my son's eyes are practically popping out of her. Imperial Physician Hou, may I go and have a word with her?"
"Okay, but I suggest you listen to it here first."
Yuwen Sinian hadn't seen Huanlu for a long time, but he had gotten into the habit of sending things that suited her to the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion.
Long time no see, she's still as...energetic as ever.
The Eighth Prince stepped forward and bowed to Huanlu.
"Long time no see, Huanlv."
The green bag was there to hold pastries, and it startled someone so much that their hand trembled.
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