Early in the morning, Donghuang Ling 'er patiently took out a set of clothes and gestured in front of Yun Sheng.
Yun Sheng rolled her eyes. She had already lost count of how many sets of clothes Ling 'er had chosen.
"There's no need to choose anymore. I have decided to wear this one." Yun Sheng closed her eyes and casually pointed. Her finger pointed at a blue dress.
"This won't do. This dress is too plain. Today, you will be attending the Azalea Banquet in the palace. Those women in the crown prince's residence will definitely think of ways to be in the limelight. I can't enter the palace. You have to be careful. "Donghuang Ling 'er spoke as if she was a housekeeper.
Donghuang Ling 'er was pretending to be a maid. She was worried that someone would recognize her. Therefore, she couldn't accompany Yun Sheng into the palace.
Luckily, Ling 'er had already taught Yun Sheng all kinds of etiquette related to the palace. Although Yun Sheng was lazy when it came to learning, she was smart enough. With just a little bit of guidance, she was able to understand the etiquette of the imperial family.
"Ling 'er, you seem to have forgotten one thing. I don't want to be the crown prince's concubine, and I don't want to attract anyone's attention. I just want to be a good-for-nothing princess." Yun Sheng changed into the blue dress and casually combed her hair into a simple hairstyle.
Only then did Donghuang Ling 'er drop the subject.
Yun Sheng had stayed in the Boundless Continent for many years. She had learned everything, but the only thing she didn't know was how to comb her hair.
Who asked her to grow up in a rural place like Banana Leaf Village? Later on, when she entered the Jade Capital, she spent all her time with Gu Feng and the others or with the hunters. Whatever girls knew, Yun Sheng didn't know.
As for her nominal maid, Donghuang Ling 'er, she had the life of a princess since she was young. She grew up being served by maids. Thus, she didn't know how to comb her hair.
Yun Sheng walked out of the Snow Treading Garden. After taking a few steps, she saw a group of orioles walking over.
Dugu Xiu was wearing a luxurious black robe with a golden python on it. His long hair was tied up, making him look less wild and more handsome.
Looking at the women beside Dugu Xiu, they were Madam Chi Bi, Qing Qiang, and Li Huali. Among the three of them, Madam Chi Bi was enchanting and gorgeous, wearing a purple dress. Qing Qiang was valiant and cool, wearing a modified apricot yellow dress. As for Li Huali, she was wearing a peach red dress, which added to her beauty.
Among the group of women who looked like peacocks spreading their tails, Yun Sheng was the only one who was dressed in aqua blue. She had almost no makeup on her face and looked too simple.
When Dugu Xiu saw this, he frowned, but soon relaxed his brows.
It turned out that Dugu Xiu's eagle eyes were scanning Yun Sheng's body and face.
After looking around, he couldn't help but admit that Yun Sheng's appearance … was not bad.
Yun Sheng was born beautiful. Her black hair was like clouds, her lips were red, and her eyebrows were black. Even though she was not wearing anything, she still looked unique among the gorgeously dressed concubines.
The only jewelry on her body was the ancient jade bracelet on her wrist.
That jade bracelet was worn by Yun Sheng at all times. Dugu Xiu had checked it earlier and found that it was not a storage bracelet. That was why he allowed Yun Sheng to wear it.
Although he could not tell what material the bracelet was made of, in contrast to Yun Sheng's slender wrist, the ancient bracelet was translucent and white. It was even more exquisite than the most expensive mutton fat jade bracelet.
She looked elegant and refined. She really had the temperament of a royal princess.
However, if she really attended the Azalea Banquet like this, she would probably still be criticized.
To men, the royal banquet was a courtesy in the officialdom.
To women, it was a competition between each other, from clothes and jewelry to their male offspring.
Yun Sheng was the future crown prince consort. Before she married into the family, her words and actions were restricted by others. Dugu Xiu was not willing for her to be ridiculed at the banquet.
"Where are the jewelry that this crown prince gave you?" Dugu Xiu stared at Yun Sheng.
Yun Sheng would not tell Dugu Xiu that all his jewelry had been sold to the pawnshops in Later Qin. They had all become shiny purple coins of the empire.
With money, one would not have to worry about being a ghost. That was the first life principle that Yun Sheng learned after coming to the Boundless Land.
"I'm just a boorish girl from the countryside. Your Highness already knew my temper when you met me. I hate wearing gold and silver. If Your Highness doesn't like it, then I won't enter the palace." Yun Sheng was too lazy to enter the palace and pretended to go back.
Just a small crown prince residence was already in a foul atmosphere, not to mention the palace in Later Qin.
"Wait, did this crown prince ask you to go back? You're fine like this." Dugu Xiu's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
Why was this woman so clueless about the situation?
Dugu Xiu thought for a moment and took out a small box. It was a jewelry box with unique craftsmanship.
After opening the box, Dugu Xiu took out a pair of pomegranate-red earrings and pretended to put them on Yun Sheng's ears.
However, Yun Sheng was vigilant and took a step back. She looked like she did not want strangers to come close.
Dugu Xiu's eyes darkened and his hand froze in mid-air. A storm was brewing on his face.
"Your Highness, you're so clumsy. Don't hurt the princess. Let me help the princess put on the earrings." Madam Chi Bi pursed her lips and smiled. She walked forward and cleverly resolved Dugu Xiu's awkwardness.
When she saw the pair of earrings that Dugu Xiu gave Yun Sheng, a trace of unconcealable jealousy flashed past her eyes.
When had Dugu Xiu ever spent so much effort to please a woman?
What was so good about this damned Yun Sheng?
Needless to say, Qing Qiang and Li Huali were so envious that their eyes turned red.
When Yun Sheng put on the earrings, she felt a warm current pass through them.
Ever since Dugu Xiu used his unique combat skill to bind her magic power, she had always felt that her luck wasn't running smoothly. Even though Yun Sheng had used the Jade Marrow Technique to regulate her breathing many times, she still couldn't break free from Dugu Xiu's dou qi binding.
However, when she put on the earrings, she did feel that the Jade Marrow Art in her body flowed more smoothly. Her hands and feet also became more nimble.
After everything was ready, Dugu Xiu led the four women in a palace carriage to the Eastern Palace of the Imperial Granary. It was also the Tai Yang Palace where Dugu Sheng, the empress, and the other concubines were staying.
Yun Sheng and Madam Chi Bi sat in the same carriage. Madam Chi Bi chatted casually.
When they arrived at the Tai Yang Palace, Yun Sheng got out of the carriage.
Dugu Xiu's carriage had just stopped when it was surrounded by a group of Later Qin nobles and officials.
In front of the Tai Yang Palace, there was a beautiful scene of flowers. The corridors on both sides of the palace were filled with gorgeous azaleas.
"I'm going to pay my respects to my aunt. I won't accompany you sisters." After getting out of the carriage, Qing Qiang left them behind and went to the harem alone to find the Qing Empress.
"Humph, what's so great about her? She's just relying on her aunt, the empress." Li Huali was half jealous and half angry. "Let's go to the Thousand Purple Palace to see the Noble Consort."
Li Huali was not easy to deal with. Consort Zi of the Thousand Purple Palace was a new concubine that the Later Qin Emperor had taken in before the New Year. She was close in age to Li Huali and was very favored. Li Huali took the opportunity to befriend her.
"Princess, there's still about an Hour before the Azalea Banquet begins. I'll leave for a moment. If Princess likes, you can take a stroll around the flower garden." Madam Chi Bi nodded and walked in the direction of Dugu Xiu.
Unlike Qing Qiang and Li Huali, Chi Bi was more willing to stay by Dugu Xiu's side and interact with the Later Qin nobles and officials.
After the three women left, Yun Sheng's ears finally had some peace and quiet. She started to wander around the Tai Yang Palace.
Silence, everyone misses the fox. We can understand. In seventy-two hours, the fox will appear.
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