The Third Princess laughed dryly, but a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes. Princess Qingmin bit her lip and glared at Jin Linlin fiercely, but she couldn't lose her temper anymore.
Jin Linlin raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and glanced at Princess Qingmin with a half-smile, but said nothing. Cao Jiao was secretly amused beside her, and whispered to Jin Linlin, "This princess is too impatient."
After everyone soaked in the hot spring pool for a while, a maid brought some delicious food. Jin Linlin tasted a hot spring-cooked egg and praised it, "This tastes amazing." The third princess also smiled and said, "If you like it, please eat more."
Princess Qingmin wasn't about to give up. While no one was paying attention, she quietly dropped a Sichuan peppercorn into Jin Linlin's teacup. Jin Linlin took a gulp and immediately frowned at the numbness.
She put down the teacup as if nothing had happened. She knew clearly in her heart that it was Princess Qingmin who was behind this. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a sly smile.
Jin Linlin calmly picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Princess Qingmin, and then put a larger peppercorn in it.
Princess Qingmin was caught off guard and took a big gulp of tea. Her facial features were instantly numbed, and with a "puff" sound, the tea sprayed far away, splashing all over the Third Princess. The Third Princess's expression changed instantly, and her eyes were full of anger. Princess Qingmin was terrified and quickly knelt down and kowtowed to apologize: "Princess, please spare me. It was my carelessness."
Jin Linlin pretended to be concerned and said, "What's wrong with the princess? Maybe you've been soaking in the hot spring for too long and can't even drink tea properly." Cao Jiao also giggled beside her.
The Third Princess snorted, shook her sleeves angrily, and stood up, saying, "I'm not in the mood today. I'm going back to the palace!" Princess Qingmin hurriedly followed behind, dejectedly slouching like a defeated rooster. Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao smiled at each other and continued to leisurely enjoy the hot springs and delicious food, as if the farce had never happened.
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