Although Qiu Quer was in the palace, there were many spies outside the palace. She was very clear about Qiu Shu's usual behavior in Yan Jing City. How could such an amazing sister be bullied? And he was almost drowned?
"If you hadn't caused trouble first, how could you have been dragged into this? I've been too lenient with you, which is why you've caused so many troubles in these years. And I've always had people clean up after you. "
"Sister …"
"Don't look so wronged. Others may not understand you, but I know you like the back of my hand. You're so strong, so others naturally can't bully you."
Qiu Shu squeezed out a few tears and said with reddened eyes, "I'm not like what you say. I'm your biological sister."
"It's precisely because you're my younger sister that I'm angry." "Even if I was wrong this time, you can't stop me from participating in the Top Beauty Selection just because of this. Sister, it's fine if I wasn't of age three years ago, but I'm already over eighteen now and can participate. It's fine if you don't help me.
How can you! "Qiu Shu was very unhappy.
Silly child!
Your sister is not letting you participate for your own good.
However, Qiu Quer couldn't say the reason directly. After all, the emperor hadn't made a decision yet. It was unknown whether he would listen to the Imperial Astronomer, but just in case, she had to be prepared.
So, Qiu Quer found an excuse. "You've caused such a big trouble now. Everyone in Yan Jing City knows about it. How can you participate? You can't even pass the preliminaries. "
"I'll definitely pass!"
"Can you predict the future?"
Qiu Shu raised her head proudly. "To tell you the truth, when you said you wouldn't help me, I went to find someone else."
Hm?
Qiu Quer was puzzled. "Someone else? Who?"
Qiu Shu didn't seem willing to say it and hesitated for a long time.
"Who is it?"
Qiu Shu finally said, "It's the daughter of the Minister of Rites, Zhu Yao." "You …" Qiu Quer's expression changed drastically, and she looked slightly angry. "You're truly outrageous. Don't you know that the Ministry of Rites is fully in charge of this selection? If anyone finds out, they will be punished. I am your elder sister, as well as the empress.
How will I answer to the world then? It's really ridiculous. "
He scolded in a heavy tone!
With a flick of his wide sleeves, he pushed Qiu Shu away. A trace of panic flashed across Qiu Shu's pale face. Actually, it wasn't that she hadn't thought of the stakes involved, but she felt that it was fine, so she went to find Zhu Yao. She even lowered her voice and begged, not even caring about her face. She looked at her angry sister and explained, "Sister, it'll be fine. It's not as serious as you say. I didn't go find the Minister of Rites, I only went to find his daughter. I didn't give her a big gift, I just asked her to help me put in a few words in front of her father.
It's that simple. Even if someone wants to investigate, what can they find? "
"You really want to anger me to death."
"I just want to plan for myself. If I become the Top Courtesan, I will be the envy of everyone in Yan Jing City."
His face was filled with longing!
It was as if he had already imagined that scene.
However, in Qiu Quer's eyes, her younger sister was daydreaming too much. She always imagined everything to be as she imagined it to be. Should she say that she was naive? Or that she was naive? In order to prevent her from participating, Qiu Quer could only speak harshly. She raised her eyebrows and said sternly, "Ah Shu, listen up. No matter what, I will not let you participate in this year's Top Courtesan Selection. The Minister of Rites will not let you pass the preliminaries just because of a few words from his daughter. Right now, the entire city is talking about you, saying that your character isn't good. No matter what, you won't be able to enter. Furthermore, your appearance isn't outstanding and you don't have any talent.
Why don't you just stay at home and wait for the Emperor? When the Emperor has time, this consort will mention your marriage to the Emperor and have him arrange a good family for you. You just have to wait in peace to get married. There's no need to fight with others! "
Every word was said very gently, but each word struck at Qiu Shu's heart!
Hearing this, Qiu Shu felt both angry and wronged. An extremely uncomfortable feeling welled up in her heart. She said, "Am I so unbearable in your eyes? Everyone says that I'm the Empress's younger sister. How glorious, but ever since I was young, I've never been as good as you. As long as you don't agree to anything, I can't do anything.
I know that you're not only my older sister, but also the Empress of Qujiang. I can't go against your wishes, but I want to do my own thing. Why do you have to interfere?! "
"This consort has already made it very clear. I will absolutely not let you participate."
"I insist!"
"Good! Then this consort will use my status as the Empress to order you not to participate. "
Not to participate!
These four words were very heavy!
Their echoes echoed in the hall for a long time.
The Empress' orders could not be disobeyed. The rims of Qiu Shu's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down continuously. Ever since she was young, she had never suffered even the slightest bit of hardship. As long as she wanted something, she would be able to obtain it. However, this kind of pampering only gave her material satisfaction! Her parents had practically given the best to her older sister, and she had always been neglected. No matter what she did, she couldn't compare to her older sister. Whether it was the zither, chess, calligraphy, or poetry, she was only a dabbler. Moreover, her appearance wasn't outstanding either. It was as if she had been living in a shadow. And no matter how hard she tried, she could never get any attention. What was even more unexpected was that the Heavens favored her Qiu family. Her older sister entered the palace as a concubine, and in just a few years, she became the Empress. She became the Empress, enjoying the glory that all women in the world yearned for in their dreams. Because of this, Qiu Shu became even more humble. She was inferior to others time and time again, but she never dared to say anything. Even if she went out every time, she would use the title of 'the Empress is my biological older sister'. Her face was full of pride.
She knew that it was even more painful than having a knife gouging out her heart.
And now, these words further proved that in front of her older sister, she was indeed as humble as a speck of dust.
She wiped away her tears, not caring whether she was in a sorry state or not. She nodded and said, "Fine, if you don't want to participate, then don't. You are the Empress, the high and mighty Empress. One word from you is more useful than a hundred words from anyone else!"
Qiu Quer didn't make any concessions. "A Shu, ben gong isn't forcing you. It's for your own good!"
"That's right. In the eyes of others, everything you do is for my own good. Since that's the case, then I'll obediently stay at home and wait for the Empress to appoint a marriage partner for me." After saying this, she turned and left.
Disregarding etiquette!
Qiu Quer was so angry at her younger sister that her chest ached. Azure Blue immediately supported her. "Your Highness, are you alright?"
She helped her to the side and sat down!
"Don't worry about ben gong. Quickly have Xiaoshunzi escort A Shu out of the palace. Make sure to send her home safely. That child's temperament is extremely high. She might cause trouble."
"Yes."
Azure Blue hurriedly chased after her. Qiu Quer pressed on her unsteady chest as she panted. This younger sister of hers had never had to worry about food or clothing. She had been raised to be spoiled and domineering. She wouldn't listen to anyone and always did things her own way. This time, she had even gone so far as to claim connections.
If word got out, not only would the Qiu family lose face, but the Imperial family would also lose face!
Thus, she couldn't let Qiu Shu participate.
After Qiu Shu broke down and ran out, she cried like a pear blossom in the rain.
Xiaoshunzi, who was outside, froze for a moment when he saw this. He then hurriedly chased after her, calling out, "Miss Qiu?"
Qiu Shu had been soaked in cold water and stopped after running for a short distance. Her body swayed and she almost fell. Fortunately, Xiaoshunzi supported her. "Miss Qiu, are you alright? This … what's going on? "
Wasn't she talking to the Empress in the palace hall? Why did he suddenly run out, and with tears streaming down his face, he was crying so miserably.
Qiu Shu pushed him away forcefully. "Don't worry about me."
How could Xiaoshunzi not care about her at this time?
Azure Blue also rushed over in time to support Qiu Shu. She then softly said to Xiaoshunzi, "Her Highness has ordered us to quickly send Miss back. She wants you to keep an eye on her."
"What's going on?"
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