Chapter 380 Is it interesting?
"Okay." Chu Ying'er responded happily after hearing that.
Ever since the Sixth Princess got married, there were only two princesses left in the palace, she and the Ninth Princess. Chu Ying'er thought that they were the closest sisters, and she liked to play with the Ninth Princess.
It’s just that her mother said that Concubine Xian was demoted as a punishment, and the Ninth Princess has been in a bad mood recently, so she asked her not to disturb her. So she hasn’t been to Changchun Palace to see the Ninth Princess for a long time.
It was purely a coincidence today, and the Ninth Princess took the initiative to invite her to play, so it wouldn't be considered a disturbance, right?
Chu Ying'er thought happily, and then followed Chu Pan'er without any burden.
Lu Xiang not only made new clothes for Queen Song, but also brought some for Concubine Zhen, and naturally Su Wei and Fu Yue were not left out either.
Concubine Zhen was very happy and wanted to invite Lu Xiang to have dinner with her, but Lu Xiang shook his head and refused.
"My grandmother asked me to bring something to my eldest brother. I will go to the Qiao family later and then come to the palace to have dinner with my aunt next time."
"Okay." Concubine Zhen didn't force her to stay, and nodded with a smile: "I also heard that Lu Chao broke his leg when he went to Qiao's house, and now he is staying at Qiao's house to recuperate. Is Jingru willing to come back with him?"
"Yes, but the second brother of the Qiao family has made a request that everyone should participate in the autumn examination this year, and after passing the examination, he will bring the eldest sister-in-law back home in style."
She agreed.
Although Lu Chao didn't like studying, fortunately he passed the examination for the title of scholar based on his own ability. In addition, considering the test points she gave, as long as he was not in the top three, he still had hope of becoming a Jinshi.
It all depends on whether he is willing to work hard for his sister-in-law for these three months.
Concubine Zhen looked doubtful: "Can he do it?"
"It should be... okay." Lu Xiang didn't dare to make any promises outside, after all, it would easily arouse suspicion: "If it doesn't work this time, then I'll take the exam again in three years."
Three years...
Concubine Zhen silently sympathized with Lu Chao in her heart. Anyway, she didn't believe that her nephew would be able to pass the imperial examination in three months.
Lu Xiang did not stay long and said goodbye to Concubine Zhen and left.
Unexpectedly, he met Chu Pan'er who was preparing to return to Changchun Palace.
Chu Pan'er looked at the girl walking towards her, with an infinite cold light flashing in her eyes.
Because of Concubine Zhen, her mother was forced to demote her. Lu Xiang was Concubine Zhen's niece, and Chu Pan'er had new and old grudges against Lu Xiang.
Lu Xiang cannot ignore Chu Pan'er, otherwise he would be charged with contempt of the royal family.
So she paused, then stepped forward slowly and saluted: "Your servant greets the Ninth Princess and the Thirteenth Princess."
Chu Ying'er had complicated feelings towards Lu Xiang. She had scared Lu Xiang, but she had also scared herself. How could a mere minister's daughter dare to go against the Ninth Princess? She was both bold and arrogant. But she knew clearly that it was the Ninth Princess who provoked first and was wrong, so there was nothing wrong with Lu Xiang's counterattack.
However, Chu Ying'er felt that no matter what, Lu Xiang was an outsider and the Ninth Princess was a family member, so she would definitely side with the Ninth Princess.
"Stand up." Chu Ying'er raised her chin proudly and said.
"Thank you, Princess Thirteen."
As soon as Lu Xiang stood up, she heard Chu Pan'er's sinister voice: "Miss Lu San really relies on the love of her mother to not even take this princess seriously."
Chu Ying'er blinked and looked at Chu Pan'er with a confused look on her face.
Pretty well behaved, huh?
What does Ninth Princess mean by this?
"I don't know how I have offended the Ninth Princess. Please tell me clearly." Lu Xiang said expressionlessly.
She was not surprised by Chu Paner's provocation.
Chu Pan'er glared at Lu Xiang: "Why don't you bow to me when you see me?"
"I have just paid my respects to the two princesses."
"I'm talking about paying respect." Chu Pan'er said, "Kneel down before this princess."
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiang frowned slightly.
There is nothing wrong with kneeling before the princess.
But why should she do that?
Lu Xiang didn't move. Chu Pan'er became angry and raised her hand to slap her in the face.
However, just as her hand was raised, Lu Xiang stepped back and reached out to grab Chu Pan'er's wrist: "Ninth Princess, why do you want to hit me without knowing the truth? How can this be justified? Just because you are a princess of the royal family, you can be so unreasonable. I wonder if the Queen can tolerate your willfulness."
"How dare you use your mother to pressure me?" Chu Pan'er was so angry that her eyebrows raised.
Chu Ying'er was stunned by the sudden change.
She opened her mouth and wanted to say, "Ninth Sister, it seems that you did it on purpose this time."
But after thinking about it, Chu Ying'er shut her mouth. Lu Xiang had the support of his mother, so he would not suffer at the hands of the Ninth Princess.
Didn’t you see that he was still so bold as to grab the Ninth Princess’ hand?
If it were the daughter of any other minister, even if she was not wrong, she would have to endure the beating from the Ninth Princess.
Suddenly, Yuchai screamed.
"Master, the jade pendant... the Panlong jade pendant given to you by the emperor was crushed by her."
"What?" The Ninth Princess was startled. She looked down and saw a broken mutton-fat jade pendant lying at Lu Xiang's feet. "Lu Xiang, you are so bold that you dare to damage the gift from the emperor. This time, even the Queen Mother can't protect you."
Her voice was sharp, hinting at excitement.
Lu Xiang's face darkened, and he stared at Chu Pan'er coldly: "Ninth Princess, is this interesting? Do you want to sentence me to death based on this crime alone?"
She didn't even touch the corner of the jade pendant.
Chu Paner's method is crude, but that doesn't stop it from being effective.
The jade pendant given by the emperor was indeed broken. Who cares how it broke? Apart from her maid, everyone else here is Chu Pan'er's person. Would the emperor not trust his own daughter and trust an outsider like her?
"Heh." Chu Pan'er sneered, with deep hatred in her eyes. "Interesting! Even if you can't be sentenced to death, your father will never forgive you for damaging the gift from the emperor. You don't know, this Panlong jade pendant was originally a personal item of your father. He gave it to me when I was a princess. It has a special meaning."
After being cheated by Lu Xiang so many times, she must at least be able to get back at her.
Speak of Cao Cao, and here comes Cao Cao!
Emperor Chengde's carriage was coming towards this side in a grand manner. When Chu Pan'er saw it, she couldn't help showing a proud look on her face.
Look, even the emperor father showed up by coincidence. Won’t Lu Xiang be in trouble this time?
"Your son pays respect to His Majesty, Father."
Emperor Chengde's sedan chair stopped in front of several people, and Chu Pan'er bowed and greeted them.
Chu Ying'er glanced at Chu Pan'er's ecstatic expression, frowned, and immediately greeted: "Greetings, Father."
"What are you doing?" Emperor Chengde sat on the sedan chair and glanced at a few people with a majestic look, his intimidation was unmistakable without him being angry.
Chu Pan'er said, "Father, I have something important to report to you. Please help me."
"What is it?"
"It was she who relied on the favor of the Queen Mother to do whatever she wanted. She even stepped on and broke the Panlong Jade Pendant that the Emperor Father gave to me, and she didn't even think of repenting afterwards."
"No..." Chu Ying'er was about to open her mouth to say something when she saw Chu Pan'er glaring at her fiercely. The fierceness in her eyes was something she had never seen before, as if she were suddenly filled with venom, which frightened Chu Ying'er and she stood there in a daze.
When Chu Pan'er finished speaking, Hu Qian walked forward, picked up the jade pendant on the ground, and returned to Emperor Chengde's side.
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