It could be said that apart from the Han family, no one present truly liked the girls from their family. Each one was more arrogant than the other, and they always thought they were much better than others, and no matter how outstanding someone was, they looked down on them.
Today, they actually questioned the royal prince and the Crown Princess in public. If Yun Yichen hadn't taken into consideration that Yun Ruoxing came from Prince Jing's Mansion, he really wouldn't bother to pay attention to them.
"Who's next?" Yun Yifan glanced at the Han cousins with disdain. He didn't say anything because of considering the face of Prince Jing's Mansion. He really didn't know how Uncle Wang could have such a daughter. Are all people with Han blood so stupid?
"It's number 28." The nanny answered respectfully.
"Then please stand up, No. 28!" Yun Yifan said lightly.
"It's your turn." Xiao Yuan shook Xiao Yao's arm. Her sister was multi-talented, and she really wanted to see what her sister would perform today!
The girls turned around to look at Xiao Yao at the same time, hoping that another young lady would stand out from the crowd.
"Ladies, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery has drawn number 28." The maid reported to the Crown Princess in a voice that was neither too loud nor too low so that everyone could hear.
"Who among you is number 28? How about I pay you 10,000 taels for that number plate?" Yun Can stood up suddenly, and the little junior sister finally appeared.
"Ten thousand taels." Kong Xuzhe was shocked. Wasn't Xiao Si's sister the most beautiful woman in Kyoto? How come there was another one here?
"Bang" "clang" The man who stood up was actually Tang Hao. He knocked over the chair and knocked over the cup. How excited he was!
Yun Yichen: Are they the destined couple? No way, no way.
Yun Yifan: The new number one scholar and the most beautiful woman, it sounds like a good match, but when you actually see it, it still feels particularly dazzling.
Xiao Yang: Brat, he really got the chance. No, I have to go up and keep an eye on him. What if he gets excited and says something and scares Ping An!
Xiao Yao: Is this a blessing in disguise? Even though I didn't draw the same number as the girl, being paired with Tang Hao is much better than facing someone like Yun Can.
Xiao Yao did not walk in front of the girls' camp, but went around from the back, out of the stands, and took a few steps to step onto the platform.
"Your servant Xiao Yao greets the Crown Princess and Princess Qi." Xiao Yao bowed and greeted the two royal wives according to etiquette, and then smiled at Yuan Min. Her smile was so charming and touching.
"It seems that my sister-in-law and Miss Xiao are very familiar with each other!" The Crown Princess looked at Xiao Yao intently and asked Yuan Min with a smile.
"Our two families are related." Yuan Min smiled back. Xiao Yao's smile was as pure, sincere, and frank as it had been a few years ago. Yuan Min knew that Prince Qi's thoughts had nothing to do with Xiao Yao, and she wasn't the type to get involved with boys. Yuan Min believed Xiao Yao was a self-respecting and self-loving girl. Given the character of the Xiao family, they would never trade their granddaughter (or daughter) for their future.
Tang Hao was filled with joy from head to toe, and his fluttering steps gave people the feeling that he was about to ascend to heaven. Anyone who was not a fool could see that he was extremely happy.
"Tang Hao meets the Crown Princess, meets Princess Qi, and meets Miss Xiao." Tang Hao smiled brightly, revealing two rows of snow-white teeth.
"The new number one scholar looks so happy!" He must be so excited to be standing with Miss Xiao! What new number one scholar, what prince, all the young masters are the same when they see a beautiful woman, almost drooling. But then again, if I were a man, I would also be mesmerized by the person in front of me! She is simply too beautiful!
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you all." Tang Hao did not deny that he was so happy because he saw Xiao Yao. The number of times he had seen Xiao Yao since he came to Kyoto could be counted on one hand, and this was the first time they had met face to face. How could he not be excited!
"Please come in, both of you!" The moment Yuan Min saw Tang Hao, she knew that this top scholar was interested in Xiao Yao. They were a perfect match, right? Was the Xiao family also waiting for such a son-in-law?
"Wait, Miss Xiao? Is this how you people in Kyoto treat guests? You don't even say hello!" Xie Qingxuan is already fifteen years old, which is the best age for a girl. She is tall and well-proportioned, and more feminine than the still-growing Xiao Yao.
"Miss, please introduce yourself. I really don't know you." Xiao Yao could tell Xie Qingxuan was full of hostility towards her. Could it be because of Yun Yichen again? Xiao Yao really wanted to grab a loud speaker and shout to all the young ladies from the imperial families in Kyoto, "Prince Jing and I are really not familiar with each other. You've picked the wrong target to attack."
"You..." She actually pretended not to know herself, what a cunning little girl. Xie Qingxuan looked at Xiao Yao's figure with disgust. What's the use of having a pretty face? A woman's graceful body is the capital to attract men.
Xiao Yao let her look around, then said calmly, "Miss, have you seen enough? It's no use admiring me. My family won't accept you. My mother said I'm still young and growing. Wait a few years... Sorry, I forgot that some people will get old in a few years, and she won't be in the mood to see what I look like."
"Xiao Yao, how dare you!" Xie Qingxuan heard laughter from the audience, then looked at Xiao Yao, who stood there calmly, like a fairy who had descended to earth. A breeze blew, lifting the hem of her skirt, adding a touch of ethereal, ethereal air to her, a sense of having strayed into the mortal world.
"Ms. Xie, may I ask what your status is to reprimand Miss Xiao? None of our princesses, crown princesses, and princesses have spoken, so what qualifications do you have to speak?" The seventh princess, Yun Ruoxuan, walked to Xiao Yao and hugged her, looking like a close brother. Everyone present was dumbfounded and didn't know how to react.
Everyone knows that the Seventh Princess is unruly and headstrong, giving even the Emperor a headache just by looking at her. Everyone understands that the Seventh Princess disregards rules and regulations, and there's nothing she wouldn't dare do except murder and arson. She has almost no friends and rarely interacts with the daughters of officials. So why did she suddenly take a liking to Xiao Yao? How bizarre!
At first, the Seventh Princess disliked both Xie Qingxuan and Xiao Yao. One exuded an alluring aura, while the other drew everyone's attention to her. It was annoying! However, she admired Xiao Yao's composure and wit. She believed that those who were looking for trouble should be fiercely fought back. Otherwise, she would never know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is.
"I... I'm a guest from afar. Is this how you treat guests?" Xie Qingxuan looked at the man's stand with tears in her eyes. She didn't believe that a woman with such a pitiful figure and curvaceous features could be less attractive than a girl with yellow hair. Is the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery so great? Which is more important to the emperor, a city or a marquis's mansion? Xie Qingxuan was sure the emperor would choose Xuancheng.
"Can we start the talent show?" Xiao Yao walked to the center of the platform and ignored Xie Qingxuan. This person was a typical white lotus and green tea bitch. Let her work hard to impress those men!
"What does Young Master Tang want to compete in?" Seeing the Crown Princess nod, Xiao Yao turned her head and asked Tang Hao.
"Miss Xiao, just make the decision."
"I can only draw a few decent strokes. How about I draw and Mr. Tang write?"
"good."
Everyone felt that if Xiao Yao asked Tang Hao to help pick the sun at this moment, he would agree.
"The painting will belong to me after it's finished. As a return gift, let my third brother treat you to a meal."
"good."
It was still just one simple word. He was only thinking about seizing the opportunity to look at Xiao Yao a few more times, and he could no longer care about anything else.
"Reporting to King Qi and Crown Prince, Xiao Yang has a small request and I hope you can agree to it." Xiao Yang felt that Tang Hao's smiling face was too dazzling no matter how he looked at it. This kid's eyes were glued to Ping An. He could not bear it any longer and had to ask for help.
"Speak." Yun Yifan was a man, how could he not understand the meaning in Tang Hao's eyes! Little Junior Sister, I haven't seen you for a long time. You are more outstanding and more beautiful. It would be great if Little Junior Sister never grew up. Then my heart would not be in turmoil, and I would live a luxurious and extravagant life like all the other princes.
Unfortunately, time doesn't stop for anyone. My little sister has grown up, becoming more and more dazzling, but I have lost the chance to have her. I can only watch her admirers come to the fore one by one... until one day she dons a phoenix crown and a red robe and begins a new life with someone...
"My sister has always had the help of us brothers in grinding and choosing pens for her painting. Could you two let me go over and give her a hand?" Xiao Yang said as if it was a matter of course, without any embarrassment or hesitation of a grown man doing such trivial things.
Yun Yichen thought to himself, "Can you, the Xiao family, please stop pampering this little girl like this? Have you ever considered how her future husband will feel? With one old man, four elders, and six brothers, you can certainly handle everything meticulously and attentively for one person, but what about her future husband? You're really doing her a disservice!"
"Go!" Yun Yichen raised his hand in frustration. He didn't want to think about anything else for now. He just wanted to get through this hurdle first!
Xiao Yang quickly stepped forward and cut in line between Xiao Yao and Tang Hao.
"Look at the picture now, it's much more harmonious." Yun Can glared at Tang Hao again, leaning back in his chair to carefully admire his junior sister's every move. He couldn't understand why the Xiao family wouldn't marry his junior sister to him, given his high status and prominent family background! This forced him to constantly search for women who looked like his junior sister to comfort his longing.
The Xiao family would burst out laughing if they heard his excuse for his philandering. Since ancient times, people have only ever been praised for being loyal in love, and never heard of someone who was promiscuous being called a love saint. The Xiao family would rather Xiao Yao remain unmarried than marry her to such a man.
Tang Hao also understood Xiao Yang's intentions. Was he really that unreliable? He wouldn't even let his sister be alone with him for a moment. And those cold eyes below, was he jealous of the opportunity to work with Miss Xiao? It seemed he had quite a few rivals in love.
I'll be returning to Suzhou in a few days. Before I leave, I must have a long talk with the Xiao family elders, asking them to give me a chance and not arrange a marriage for Miss Xiao while I'm back in Suzhou to persuade them. I also hope they'll agree to leave Miss Xiao in my care if I can stay in Kyoto or nearby.
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