noffsinger Chapter 432 First Encounter with the 4th Princess
Chapter 432 First Encounter with the 4th Princess
Chapter 432 First Meeting with the Fourth Princess
Lu Zhijin received the letter, opened it, and sighed. She knew A-Yue would ask him about it; she hadn't originally intended to tell her.
However, since A-Yue had already asked, he didn't intend to hide anything, so he wrote back to Xiao Siyue, explaining the whole story clearly.
He actually wanted to go see Xiao Siyue in person, but he had some things to do and could only write a letter.
After receiving the letter and understanding the situation, Xiao Siyue couldn't help but laugh and said, "I was right. The hero saves the beauty; the Fourth Princess wants to repay him with her body."
That makes sense, with Ah Jin's face, what woman wouldn't like her?
She just didn't know how the fourth princess planned to deal with her, and the two of them had no connection.
Xiao Siyue looked up and suddenly saw the invitation on the table. She picked it up and read, "The Second Princess's Banquet."
The second princess and the fourth princess have a good relationship. This makes one wonder if the fourth princess will attend this event. If she does come, what actions will she take? Will she turn her attention to me, launching a fierce attack or secretly plotting against me?
It seems I need to be more careful this time. The woman from the palace is definitely not simple, and I can't afford to fall into her trap.
Soon it was time for the Second Princess to hold her banquet, and Xiao Siyue got ready and went to the Second Princess's residence.
The second princess lost her mother at a young age. Emperor Zhou took pity on her, so after she got married, he bestowed upon her a princess's residence to prevent her husband's family from bullying her.
Xiao Siyue stopped, her gaze slowly settling on the mansion before her. It stood quietly, exuding a unique aura. Compared to the Princess's mansion in her memory, this place did indeed appear slightly simpler. The once magnificent, ornately decorated Princess's mansion was like a dazzling pearl, while the mansion before her now resembled a quietly blooming lotus, lacking the former's opulent brilliance, yet possessing its own refined and ethereal beauty.
Upon entering the mansion, Xiao Siyue saw someone she recognized and walked over to them.
"Yue'er, you're here! I thought you weren't coming this time." Gu Xinglan immediately pulled Xiao Siyue to her side when she saw her.
"Xinglan, Mufan." Xiao Siyue greeted the two of them and then nodded to the other noble ladies.
While the group was chatting, Xiao Siyue didn't notice that several pairs of eyes were watching her from the corridor not far away.
"Qing'er, what are you looking at?" The second princess gently approached her younger sister, leaning down slightly and looking at her with a puzzled expression. The fourth princess was staring intently into the distance, not even blinking, as if deeply captivated by something. The second princess grew even more curious and couldn't help but gently nudge Qing'er's shoulder, asking softly, "Qing'er, tell your sister, what is so interesting that you're so engrossed in it?"
"Elder sister, is that woman in the blue dress Princess Zhaoning?"
The second princess glanced over and saw a woman in green who looked like a fairy descended from heaven. She was fresh and refined, yet noble and elegant, with a beautiful and unique appearance.
"Yes, it is indeed Princess Zhaoning. Her appearance has become even more outstanding in the year since I last saw her." The Second Princess had a good impression of Xiao Siyue. She had met her once before at a banquet and was attracted by her unique aura.
When the second princess heard the second princess's praise and saw the admiration in her eyes, the fourth princess clenched her fist tightly.
"Elder sister, what is so special about this Princess Zhaoning that you would praise her so highly?"
"Hehe, to be honest, I'm not actually that familiar with Princess Zhaoning! But Princess Zhaoning has a unique quality that we ordinary women don't possess. She's free and unrestrained, as if all the rules and constraints of the world are nothing to her. Moreover, she exudes a confident aura that makes people turn their heads."
The second princess gazed silently at Xiao Siyue, a hint of envy involuntarily creeping into her eyes. To outsiders, her status as a princess might seem enviable, granting her endless wealth and prestige. But who could truly understand the weariness and helplessness deep within her heart?
Behind the seemingly glamorous inner palace, countless schemes and betrayals lurk. The court is governed by numerous rules and strict etiquette; a single misstep can lead to grave mistakes. Moreover, as a princess, she must not only maintain a dignified and elegant image at all times, but also contend with pressure and manipulation from various factions.
Although she was surrounded by numerous palace maids and eunuchs, most of them only showed her respect due to her status, not genuine affection. A sense of loneliness often overwhelmed her, making her yearn for sincere emotion and warm companionship. However, in this cold palace, such a wish seemed so unattainable…
Moreover, she lost her mother at a young age and was not favored by her father. She lived under the roof of others since childhood. Although Consort De treated her fairly well, she was not her biological mother, so there was always a lack of closeness between them.
She's not as good as Princess Zhaoning, who has the love of her parents and the care of her family.
The Fourth Princess looked at the envy in her elder sister's eyes and was somewhat puzzled. She was just a minor county princess, what was there to envy? They were princesses, the most noble women in the dynasty.
And why didn't she see any of the things her elder sister had mentioned about Xiao Siyue? But Xiao Siyue was indeed very beautiful, completely different from the vulgar and unbearable image she had imagined.
Does Lu Zhijin like this kind of woman?
"Elder sister, I heard that Princess Zhaoning and General Lu are very close. Is there something going on between them?"
The second princess looked at the fourth princess with surprise: "Why would Qing'er ask these questions?"
"It's nothing, I was just curious."
"I see. But I didn't know that. Qing'er, this has nothing to do with us. Don't tell anyone else, lest it ruin Princess Zhaoning's reputation." She wasn't interested in these things and didn't know whether Princess Zhaoning and General Lu had a good relationship.
"Royal sister, I know, don't worry I won't say anything." The fourth princess's eyes flickered slightly, and then she started walking out of the corridor.
"Qing'er, where are you going?"
"Elder sister, I just heard you mention Princess Zhaoning. I'm very interested in her and would like to get to know her."
After hearing this, the second princess said, "I'll go with you."
As Xiao Siyue and Gu Xinglan were chatting, they saw two elegantly dressed women walking towards them.
The women with them stood up and bowed to the two princesses: "Your humble servant greets the Second Princess and the Fourth Princess."
"Get up, don't be so polite."
Xiao Siyue bowed in return, and then looked up to see the woman whose gaze had been fixed on her.
This is the fourth princess!