"Qu Li, you have to know that this is the Grand Princess's residence!"
Qu Liyan smiled and said, "Grand Princess, Prince Chen married Concubine Bai as his principal wife. Everyone in the city knows about this. Please don't be angry! If you really want to talk about it, it is I who shouldn't be here!"
The eldest princess originally wanted to help Qu Li out of consideration for their old friendship, as she felt that she had changed a lot compared to before. However, she did not expect that she was so self-deprecating, and her expression became even worse.
Qu Li secretly observed her expression and said calmly, "Grand Princess, my thoughts are very simple. A harmonious family is the foundation of prosperity! Moreover, today is the Grand Princess's birthday banquet. If I have overstepped my bounds in any way, I hope you will forgive me!"
From the beginning to the end, her attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and every word she said seemed to be defending the Chen Palace, but the words "A harmonious family brings prosperity" she said with an emphasized tone expressed the bitterness in her heart.
Just imagine, when Xiao Xian married her, he was reluctant and the whole process was simple.
But when he married Bai Fengyao, he had a ten-mile long red wedding dress and performed the ceremony of marrying a wife. This would be a heart-wrenching pain for anyone.
There was a hint of pity in the eldest princess's eyes.
"Well! Even if I'm furious, I can't take it out on you, my victim, right?"
When everyone heard this, their expressions changed.
When the eldest princess was young, she and Li Ran were good friends. After Li Ran passed away, the eldest princess secretly took care of Qu Li. Unfortunately, Qu Li was a hopeless case. After a long time, the eldest princess became completely disappointed and stopped interfering in her affairs.
Now he said this in public, is he planning to secretly protect Qu Li again?
Qu Li could feel the kindness that the Grand Princess showed her, but because the original owner's mind was full of the scumbag Xiao Xian, she really couldn't remember any intersection between the Grand Princess and the original owner.
Xiao Xian's face became increasingly darker, especially after hearing what the Grand Princess said.
Bai Fengyao also felt as embarrassed as if she had been stripped naked.
After the eldest princess took her seat, the birthday banquet officially began.
Qu Li was not interested in these humming and humming operas and was somewhat uninterested.
Finally, when it came to the birthday celebration, someone suggested changing the method.
The final decision was to challenge the opponent, and the winner would receive a prize.
The eldest princess loved lively events, so she naturally gave her full support upon hearing this, and even asked her maid to fetch a whip that she had used in her youth.
Although Qu Li is not good at wielding a whip, it does not prevent her from liking it.
In particular, this whip is made with exceptional workmanship, and a ruby is embedded in the handle.
All the talented men and beautiful women present were eager to try, and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly high.
Changle's room.
Changle, who had always thought that Qu Li was playing a trick on him with two bottles of water, almost dropped his jaw when he saw the change on Bai Ruowei's face.
"Ruo Wei, why do I feel like the abscess on your face seems to be getting better?"
Bai Ruowei was also extremely excited.
She had used many ointments and drank a lot of Chinese medicine before, but she still kept getting abscesses on her face and it was extremely itchy.
After wiping her face with the water in the bottle, she felt cool and her face no longer itchy.
"Qu Li wasn't teasing you!" Changle excitedly hugged Bai Ruowei's arm, "Let's go find her now. Didn't she say she got some beauty recipe recently?"
"Yeah!" Bai Ruowei's eyes were red and her heart was beating fast with excitement.
When they reached the back garden, Changle ran and happily shouted, "Mom!"
The eldest princess frowned with a hint of displeasure, "Crazy, how can this be allowed?"
Changle quickly suppressed her joy, walked forward, and whispered to the Grand Princess obediently.
Qu Li supported his chin with one hand and looked at Changle pretending to be well-behaved, which he found amusing.
Noticing her gaze, Changle turned his head and glared at her fiercely.
Qu Li smiled and winked at her.
A blush appeared on Changle's cheeks and spread to the roots of her ears.
The eldest princess saw that she was like a shy boy who saw the girl he liked. She shook her head and laughed, then poked her forehead.
Changle felt pain and rubbed his forehead, baring his teeth fiercely at the eldest princess without daring to say anything.
The smile in Qu Li's eyes almost overflowed.
This Changle should be the eldest princess's daughter, Princess Changle. It is rumored that she is particularly arrogant and domineering and difficult to get along with.
In Qu Li's view, she was just a spoiled little girl.
interesting!
Changle found that Qu Li didn't show any restraint at all, and his face was almost wrinkled like a bun.
"Grand Princess, the dances of the Right Prime Minister's two daughters are exquisite. I am a little overwhelmed to play the 'Birthday Song' solo. I heard that the Princess is also very good at playing the flute. I wonder if the Princess would be willing to join me in the competition since we are both from the Chen Palace, and add some fun to the Grand Princess' birthday banquet!"
Qu Li raised the corner of his mouth playfully.
She was sitting at the table, and this blame suddenly fell from the sky?
If she doesn't agree, the name of a idiot will still follow her everywhere!
"Bai Fengyao, you're jealous that your seventh cousin is prettier than you. Are you doing this on purpose?"
Regardless of whether Qu Li helped her good sister Bai Ruowei, even if this incident did not happen, she hated the pedantic Bai Fengyao, and would never watch her use others to highlight her own excellence!
Qu Li didn't know about her little thoughts. Hearing her say this, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
The eldest princess also had a gloomy expression and was about to give her a lecture when she saw Qu Li raise her eyebrows and smile slightly.
"Can!"
Changle was extremely anxious.
Qu Li’s face can become beautiful in a short period of time, but that is a talent!
Bai Fengyao is a famous talented woman in the capital, and she is particularly good at playing the guqin.
Even my eighth cousin, who is extremely good at music, can only barely match Bai Fengyao's piano playing. Isn't Qu Li asking for trouble?
These people in the capital have always liked to mock others. I am afraid that after today, Qu Li will become a laughing stock again.
She glanced at Xiao Xian again, her expression full of displeasure.
Xiao Xian waited calmly for Qu Li to ask for help.
He also has his dignity. Just now, Qu Li mentioned in public that he favored his concubine over his wife, making him the focus of everyone's attention. If he doesn't teach her a lesson, her next step will definitely be to go to heaven!
However, Qu Li had no intention of asking him for help.
She looked at Xiao Qi: "Eighth Prince, may I borrow the jade flute?"
Xiao Qi only felt a chill on the back of his neck. He coughed lightly, took off the jade flute from his waist and handed it over.
Some people were talking in low voices.
"It's incredible that Qu Li has become beautiful, but she even dares to play the flute?"
"Bai Fengyao's piano playing is truly exceptional. This has solidified her reputation as a talented woman. In the capital, only the Eighth Prince can rival her. Isn't Qu Li asking for trouble?"
"If I were Qu Li, I would agree too! After all, Prince Chen marrying a concubine has already made Qu Li lose face. If I don't fight, wouldn't that mean I'll just throw my face on the ground and let Bai Fengyao trample on me?"
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