The main hall was filled with elderly heads of noble families, no wonder Yan'er felt bored.
"This feast will last a while longer. Yan'er can go for a stroll over to the garden pavilion. The younger generation of noble families who came today are all there."
"Yan'er is the same age as them, so she should have a lot to talk about, and maybe she can even make some like-minded friends."
Ruan Xiyan glanced at the banquet. As the main character of the banquet, was it really okay for her to leave halfway through?
It seems they guessed Ruan Xiyan's concerns.
Ling Yunchen patted her shoulder, "Go on, your father and brother are still here."
"Your father is holding this grand banquet for you to give you more confidence, not to make you feel stifled. Do whatever you want without worry, your father is here for you."
A smile appeared in Ruan Xiyan's eyes, a smile that reached deep into her eyes.
After leaving the banquet, Ruan Xiyan went directly to her Xiyan Palace.
She had no intention of making friends. Besides, when the younger generation of aristocratic families gathered together, it was nothing more than a competition and flattery.
She was indifferent to all of this; she'd rather use that time to cultivate and improve her strength.
On his way back to Xiyan Palace, he happened to pass by the garden pavilion and saw Ruan Xiyan walk straight past without going inside.
The palace maid Cuizhu behind her asked in confusion, "Isn't Your Highness going to the garden pavilion?"
"I'm not going. I'm going back to Xiyan Palace."
"Yes." Cuizhu didn't ask any more questions and followed Ruan Xiyan forward.
But at that moment, a sharp voice filled with resentment reached Ruan Xiyan's ears.
"Really! I am the eldest daughter of the Luo family, the head of the three great families. Why can't I accompany my father to the main hall?" Luo Yaoxin complained indignantly.
A young lady from a noble family next to her comforted her, "Yaoxin, don't be angry. His Majesty invited many noble families this time, so it's natural that we juniors couldn't go to the main hall."
"Yes, yes, Yaoxin has a noble status. She couldn't go this time, but she will definitely be able to go next time."
"Yao Xin is beautiful and has a good temperament. She might not be inferior to that princess."
It was clear that everyone present subtly regarded Luo Yaoxin as their leader, and their words were full of flattery.
Hearing their praise, Luo Yaoxin felt much better and looked smug. "A princess who popped out of who-knows-where dares to compare herself to me?"
"Having been wandering outside since childhood, one must be uncouth and have developed a host of bad habits. Even if one's bloodline is there, so what? A pheasant is a pheasant; it can never become a phoenix."
"Besides, so many years have passed, who knows if she is really a princess? Perhaps she used some means to deceive His Majesty."
Hearing Luo Yaoxin's unrestrained words, everyone looked at each other, not daring to easily agree.
Although the Luo family is quite powerful, it is still too audacious of them to say such things, especially in the palace.
"How dare you! How dare you speak ill of Her Highness the Princess here! What is your punishment?" A rebuke suddenly rang out, startling everyone.
Cui Zhu, who was standing next to Ruan Xiyan, glared at the young men from aristocratic families.
His Majesty cherishes and pampers the princess like a precious jewel, and he would not allow these people to gossip here.
Upon seeing Ruan Xiyan approaching, those people froze in place.
"You haven't even bowed to Her Highness the Princess!"
Those people snapped out of their daze and immediately knelt down, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
This is the princess who has returned; she's not quite what I imagined.
Her appearance and overall demeanor are absolutely stunning.
Thinking back on what they had said earlier, they felt like they had been slapped in the face!
Luo Yaoxin and the princess are simply incomparable. If a comparison must be made, one is like a mud pit on the ground, while the other is like the bright moon in the sky; one is unruly and mean, while the other is aloof and noble.
Ruan Xiyan glanced at them indifferently but did not speak.
Without her speaking, those kneeling on the ground dared not get up and could only continue kneeling.
Luo Yaoxin did not bow, but instead stood there frowning as she looked Ruan Xiyan up and down. "You are Ruan Xiyan."
Seeing that this person dared to address the princess by her name, Cuizhu couldn't help but want to go up and argue with her.
Ruan Xiyan raised her hand to stop him, saying, "It's alright."
She'd seen plenty of these clowns; she knew how to deal with them.
Seeing Ruan Xiyan stop the palace maid behind her, Luo Yaoxin thought she was scared and became even more aggressive.
How can someone so cowardly and timid be worthy of being a princess? She should be given the princess's seat instead.
Before she returned, she was the most noble lady in the capital city, and all eyes were on her.
But with her arrival, everything changed.
This woman became the most honored person in the imperial city, the only princess.
And this woman's appearance was truly beyond her expectations; compared to her, she seemed petty and unsophisticated.
This was something Luo Yaoxin absolutely could not tolerate.
"Even if a pheasant flies to the top of a tree, it will never become a phoenix, you..."
"Smack!"
Before Luo Yaoxin could finish speaking, she was suddenly slapped to the ground.
The sound was crisp and loud, and Luo Yaoxin's face swelled up instantly, showing how much force was applied.
Those kneeling on the ground couldn't help but tremble, feeling a faint pain in their faces.
No one expected this newly returned princess to be so brave! She started fighting without warning.
Luo Yaoxin seems to have bitten off more than she can chew this time.
Cuizhu felt refreshed and relaxed watching this. Her Highness the Princess did a great job. Such impolite people should be taught a lesson.
Luo Yaoxin was stunned for a moment after being hit. No one had ever hit her before. What right did this little bitch have?
"Ruan Xiyan, how dare you hit me!"
After she finished yelling, she slapped her on the other side of her face.
His face swelled up on both sides, turning into a pig's head.
"Aaaaah—I'm going to kill you!" Luo Yaoxin was enraged. She got up from the ground and attacked Ruan Xiyan with the spiritual power in her hand.
"Your Highness, be careful," Cuizhu said worriedly from the side.
Ruan Xiyan's red lips curled into a mocking smile.
He caught the incoming spirit energy ball with his bare hands, and with a squeeze, the spirit energy ball dissipated.
"How could this be!" Luo Yaoxin's eyes widened.
Ruan Xiyan kicked Luo Yaoxin, sending her sprawling to the ground. Her face hit the ground, causing her to feel another wave of pain.
"Can we speak properly now?" Ruan Xiyan glanced at Luo Yaoxin and said, word by word.
"What's there to be proud of? His Majesty is only holding this grand banquet for you because you've just returned and he's just looking for something new."
"If he truly doted on you, why don't you even deserve the royal surname 'Ling'? To put it bluntly, you're simply not favored!"
Despite Luo Yaoxin's frantic screams, Ruan Xiyan remained calm and composed, seemingly lost in thought.
Cui Zhu was about to advise Ruan Xiyan not to overthink it.
A voice filled with suppressed anger rang out from behind, "Who do you think you are! How dare you speak ill of my sister? You are not even worth a hair on her head, yet you have the nerve to shout here."
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