"Big sister, you are so bad …" Zhao Xiang laughed and turned to Zhao Ning and said, "I will look for you tomorrow. I have a gift for you."
Zhao Ning laughed and said, "Let me guess, what kind of book are you going to give to Ah Ning?"
"What's wrong with the book? It was not easy for me to find it!" Zhao Xiang glared at Zhao Rao.
When Zhao Xin saw that her two sisters were surrounding Zhao Ning and talking, she felt a little unhappy. She forcefully interrupted and said, "Big sister, second sister, Ah Ning grew up in a fishing village. He might not be able to understand your precious books. He might not even be able to read a few words."
Her voice was not soft. Even Lu Wushuang heard it. The hall, which was originally talking to each other, suddenly became silent. Everyone looked at Zhao Ning.
Zhao Ning suddenly felt awkward, as though she had been treated as a joke. Her face flushed red, and she was angry and hateful towards Zhao Xin. This little wench had been going against her ever since she was in the Jin Kingdom, and couldn't wait to trample her under her feet. Now that she saw that she had the attention of two older sisters, she must be jealous!
"You are still talking about others. You grew up in the palace. How can you not understand my books?" Zhao Xiang said to relieve Zhao Ning's embarrassment. She was a little unhappy and teased Zhao Xin.
Zhao Rao also said, "I saw Ah Ning practicing calligraphy in her room that day. Her handwriting is better than yours. You still have the nerve to talk about Ah Ning?"
"Big sister, second sister, I did not say anything wrong. Why are you all targeting me?" Zhao Xin stomped her feet. She hated Zhao Ning for stealing her limelight.
"Well, don't always talk about others. Otherwise, you will expose your shortcomings." Zhao Rao gave her a warning look.
Zhao Xin had to sit back happily. She saw Zhao Ning looking down and pretending to be wronged. She was even more angry. She was about to open her mouth to say a few words when the voice of the palace came from outside.
"The Emperor has arrived …"
Zhao Ning suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with anticipation. However, she soon discovered that the women in the hall seemed to have a strange expression on their faces when they saw the Emperor's arrival. It was an expression of anticipation and fear. Shouldn't they be happy to see the Emperor?
Even Zhao Xin, who was full of arrogance just now, shrank her shoulders and hid behind Zhao Rao.
Just as Zhao Ning was wondering what was going on, he saw a man dressed in a deep blue robe embroidered with silver patterns stride into the hall. The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense, as if there was a terrifying pressure emanating from the man, causing everyone to not dare to breathe loudly.
"Greetings, Emperor!" Lu Wushuang stood at the front. She knelt to greet Zhao Yong.
"All of you, rise." Zhao Yong looked around at the crowd, raised his hand slightly, and sat down at the highest position.
Lu Wushuang stood up with a smile on her exquisitely made-up face. "Your Majesty, my sisters and the princesses are waiting for you!"
Zhao Yong smiled faintly, his voice deep and husky as he said, "Sit down, everyone. Today is a family banquet, don't be too restrained!"
This voice … it sounds very familiar.
Zhao Ning was perplexed as he lifted his head to look up. This man who was nearing 40 years of age did not look old at all. His gaze was cold and sharp, and his brows were slightly furrowed. His handsome face, aside from having been tempered by the passage of time, carried a faint smile that made people not dare to look at him directly.
Why does he look so much like Prince Shen?
"Everyone knows that I have a daughter. You've all met Ning 'er. In the future, she will be Princess Ning Yang of the Qi Kingdom. According to her age, she should be ranked fourth. That makes her the Fourth Princess." Zhao Yong looked at Zhao Ning. Although his voice was not loud, it had an imposing aura.
Everyone looked at Zhao Ning. Lu Wushuang smiled and said, "Congratulations, Princess Ning Yang. You are now the official Princess of the State of Qi."
Zhao Ning had not regained her senses. She stared at Zhao Yong in a daze. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she was too similar to Prince Shen.
"Ning, what are you thinking about? Quickly go and thank Father. From now on, you will be Princess Ning Yang." Zhao Rao reminded Zhao Ning in a low voice.
"Ah!" Zhao Ning regained her senses and hurriedly walked out. She bowed to Zhao Yong and said, "Thank you, Father."
Zhao Yong looked at her gently. He had been very clear about Zhao Ning's every move in the palace these past few days. This daughter of his was smarter than he had imagined. She knew how to survive in the palace as a newcomer. Other than San 'er, Zhao Ning should be the smartest.
Really … why was his daughter so much better than his son?
"Are you used to living in the palace?" Zhao Yong asked as gently as he could.
"I'm used to everything. The concubines and sisters in the palace all take good care of me," Zhao Ning replied with her head lowered. In her heart, she really wanted to ask if this father was the Prince Shen she had met in Jin Country. Why did he look so similar? Although Prince Shen's face didn't seem to be so cold and there was a slight difference, no matter how she looked at it, they looked like the same person.
Zhao Yong knew that Zhao Rao took good care of her sister. As for whether it was sincere or if she had ulterior motives, that was another matter.
"I have owed you and your daughter for many years. Your mother has passed away. I will confer her the title of Concubine Xian. If you need anything in the palace, just let Concubine Lu or San 'er know." Zhao Yong said gently.
Zhao Ning still lowered her head, "Yes, Father."
"Everyone, take a seat." Zhao Yong looked at Zhao Ning and then at his other daughters.
"Your Majesty, all the sisters in the palace are here. Only Concubine Liu, who has just entered the palace, is not here. I don't know if she is not feeling well or …" Zhuang Huifei wanted to say something but stopped. She was very angry. A little noble dared to look down on others.
Zhao Yong said lightly, "Then send someone to call Concubine Liu."
Lu Wushuang's eyes flashed slightly. She looked up at Zhuang Huifei and smiled, "This concubine will send someone to invite her."
Concubine Liu, who had just entered the palace, was actually Liu Qiao 'er, who Zhao Yong brought back from the Jin Kingdom. She originally thought that she was only following a prince. When she came to the Qi Kingdom, she found out that it was the emperor. She was proud and happy. People like her only wanted to live a simple life in the future. No one thought that she could become a noble. However, since entering the palace, she had been pampered and served the emperor every day. She could bear it for one or two days, but every night, her body could not bear it. She basically slept in the palace during the day. It was not that she did not want to come out and meet people, but she did not have the energy.
She heard that the emperor was holding a banquet in Yikun Palace today. She was ready to come, but no one came to invite her. She did not know how to go, so she waited in Chuxiu Palace. Finally, someone came to invite her. She dressed up and went to Yikun Palace.
The moment Lu Wushuang saw Concubine Liu, her face suddenly turned ugly.
This woman … Isn't she Liu Qiao 'er of Yiyin Pavilion?
Liu Qiao 'er used to be a little maid of the Lu family!
(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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