mynovelonline Chapter 166 Princess Chen is looking for trouble
Chapter 166 Princess Chen is looking for trouble
The next morning, the news that General Ruan died in a fire in his mansion spread throughout the capital and became the best topic of conversation among the people after dinner. Some were happy while others were sad.
"I heard that General Ruan became a demon because of his daughter and burned himself to death in his wing room."
"Although I don't like General Ruan, he was also a great general who had made great contributions to the Tianlan Kingdom. It is a pity to burn him to death."
"Princess Sheng is the reincarnation of a goddess. General Ruan didn't know what was good for her and punished her. She must have been punished by heaven, so a fire fell in the middle of the night and she was burned to death."
"It should be. How can a goddess be easily offended?"
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At noon, in the study of the Prince's Mansion.
Situ Yu sat at the desk and finished reading the letter. His eyes revealed a gloomy look, as if he was covered by dark clouds. His face was frighteningly gloomy, like the sky before a storm, depressing and dull. The corners of his mouth were tightly closed, without a trace of smile, as if he was hiding endless sorrow and troubles in his heart. His whole expression seemed very solemn, giving people a feeling of depression, and people dared not approach him easily.
Ever since my sixth brother came back to the capital, strange things have been happening one after another. The fires in the Taifu Mansion and the Longan General’s Mansion must be related to them. Damn it!
He wrote a few lines on the letter paper, folded it and put it in an envelope, then handed it to the guard beside him, "Yu Yi, send a letter to the palace and give it to my mother. Make sure she finds a way to deal with Princess Sheng. I don't want to see her again."
"Yes, I will enter the palace now."
Yu Yi took the envelope, bowed, turned around and left the study.
Three days later.
Queen Luo held a Hundred Flowers Banquet in Fengyi Palace and invited the daughters of officials of the third rank and above, as well as several princesses and daughters of the royal family, including Shangguan Wei.
Shangguan Wei woke up early in the morning and followed Situ Chong into the palace in a carriage. After entering the palace, the two of them split up. Situ Chong knew Empress Luo very well and told her, "Madam, if you don't like this banquet, go with me to see my father, and leave the palace together after the event is over.
Shangguan Wei smiled and said, "My husband, don't worry about me. I'm not going to die by attending the banquet. Go and do your work."
Meeting my number one enemy is exciting just thinking about it, how could I miss it.
Seeing Shangguan Wei's expectant look, Situ Chong shook his head helplessly, "Okay, if anything happens, remember to send someone to notify your husband."
"Understood. I will take good care of myself."
"Well, your husband will pick you up later."
Shangguan Wei replied with a "OK", walked with a brisk pace, with an "I'm going to do something" expression on her face, and led the ghosts towards the Fengyi Palace.
Alas, Madam, you are about to cause trouble...
Situ Chong looked at the figure walking away, "Zeren, follow the princess. If anything happens, notify the king immediately."
Is it appropriate for me to go to a women's gathering?
Ze Ren nodded awkwardly, "I understand. I will follow the princess."
The garden of Fengyi Palace was filled with a subtle atmosphere, with both the tension of competition and the harmony of mutual appreciation. This was a feast of beauty, not only a display of beauty, but also a stage for the noble ladies to show themselves and pursue their goals. The noble ladies were dressed in gorgeous clothes, colorful like blooming flowers, and exuded charming fragrance as they walked.
Each noble lady exudes a unique charm, some are as gorgeous as blooming peonies; some are as pure and elegant as lilies in the valley. Their smiles are as bright as the sun, and their eyes reveal confidence and pride. Necklaces, bracelets, headdresses, etc. complement each other on their bodies, adding endless splendor. Their hairstyles are carefully groomed, either high or low, and decorated with hair accessories, which makes them more noble.
The ladies showed their inner cultivation with elegant manners and appropriate movements. They talked about art and literature, and shared their own views and experiences. However, they stopped talking because of Shangguan Wei's appearance. They all looked over and stared at her with surprise. Some of them opened their mouths wide, some frowned, and some whispered to each other.
"Oh my goodness, at the Queen's Hundred Flowers Banquet, Princess Sheng's behavior is too bold. She actually wore a white dress. Isn't she afraid of offending the Queen?"
"Sister, please stop worrying. Princess Sheng is now deeply loved by His Majesty. I'm afraid that the Queen can't do anything to her."
"Princess Sheng is a useless person who has no knowledge and is rude and does not follow the rules of etiquette. However, she is a wealthy man who can rival a country. Even His Majesty has to respect her."
Shangguan Wei walked up to the noble ladies and waved to the Zeren and Wuliang behind them, "I brought some beauty creams from Zhenyanfang and gave them to the beauties at the Hundred Flowers Banquet. I hope you don't mind."
After that, he opened the sandalwood boxes in the hands of Ze Ren and the other three, and bottles of beautifully packaged Qianyan Cream were placed in front of the ladies, with "Limited Edition" written on the lids. The ladies' eyes sparkled, and they were so excited.
One of the rich girls boldly asked, "Did Princess Sheng really give it to us for free? You should know that the limited edition Qianyan Cream is worth a fortune and is not an ordinary item."
"I keep my word. I just arrived in the capital and want to make friends with the beauties. You don't have to be polite to me."
Shangguan Wei smiled with her eyes curved and raised her right hand to make a please gesture.
"Thank you, Princess Sheng. I am Nong Qing, the daughter of Minister Nong of the Ministry of Revenue. I am willing to make friends with you, Princess. Please take this first as a token of respect."
"I am Fang Xinruo, the daughter of the Minister of War, and I am willing to make friends with Princess Sheng."
"And this lady thanks Princess Sheng for the gift."
All the noble ladies and rich girls rushed forward, and the sandalwood boxes in the hands of Ze Ren and the other two were emptied in an instant.
"Humph! You really dare to snatch it. Be careful not to ruin your face with fakes. The Qianyan Cream from Zhenyanfang is very expensive. My family is the richest in Tianlan Country, and Zhenyanfang only provides three bottles every month. Sixth brother and sister-in-law have so many Qianyan Creams. They must be imitations. In fact, they have no effect. They are just a trick to win everyone's favor."
Princess Chen sat in the small pavilion, her eyes full of disdain and her words full of sarcasm.
"Yes, the Qianyan Cream is limited to 20 bottles per month. Even members of the royal family and wealthy businessmen may not be able to buy it. Princess Sheng took out so much at once."
"It might be a fake, so we'd better not buy it. It would be a waste if our faces are ruined."
"Don't rush to return it. Qianyan Cream nourishes and whitens the skin. It can improve dry and rough skin, reduce facial spots, and make the skin soft, smooth, bright and fair. What I have in my hand is the upgraded version of the collection, which can make the skin more beautiful. If anyone is willing to try it, I will reward them handsomely."
Princess Chen snorted coldly, "Humph! Those who are willing to come out are fools, thinking that their faces are not rotting fast enough."
At this time, Fang Xinruo and Feng Xiangya walked out from the crowd, and they said in unison, "This lady/this princess is willing to try Qianyan Cream."
After she finished speaking, a loud and sharp voice sounded behind everyone. Her eyes were fixed on Shangguan Wei, her face full of displeasure and hatred.
"I just arrived a little late. What are you all doing here? Princess Sheng, are you planning to cause trouble?"