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Chapter 242 Going to the Banquet

When Lu Yingying thought of the unsightly scar on her leg, she hated Lu Yaoyao even more.

The arrow was pulled out, but it also pulled out a large chunk of flesh and left an unsightly scar that still aches from time to time.

This is all Lu Yaoyao's fault. She must make Lu Yaoyao die!
After hearing Lu Yingying's words, Zhao Shi clearly disliked Lu Yaoyao even more.

She didn't want to wait either, but before she left, the master repeatedly told her to take good care of Lu Yaoyao and not let her go crazy any further.

Especially at princess banquets.

"Yingying, don't worry, there's still plenty of time. Let's wait a little longer!"

Zhao looked haggard.

In just over a month, she aged twenty years in an instant; even thick layers of makeup couldn't conceal her aged appearance.

It's all Lu Yaoyao's fault!

Thinking about today's plans, she lowered her eyes to hide her scheming.

Lu Yingying bit her lip, looking somewhat aggrieved, "I'll listen to my mother."

What's wrong with this Zhao woman? Why is she insisting on waiting for that bitch this time?

Why don't they just leave and let her make a fool of herself on her own?
"Hey! You've all been waiting? I'm here, let's go!"

Lu Yaoyao was dressed in a bright red gown with mysterious golden totem patterns.

It shines brightly as you move around.

Lu Yingying was stunned; these were not the clothes she had sent over.

She had never seen this style of clothing before, nor had she ever seen the material used. Compared to her own clothes, hers looked like beggar's clothes.

When did this woman become so beautiful?
Then she secretly gloated, because the eldest princess disliked women who dressed up in a flamboyant manner the most.

She's dressed so beautifully today, let's see how the Princess will deal with her!
Lu Yingying felt relieved.

Lu Yaoyao ignored the two of them and climbed directly into the carriage.

She had barely sat down when she was poked in the buttocks, and the pain made her wince.

This carriage is really hard; I should have just ridden in her own carriage.

After getting into the carriage, Zhao and Lu Yingying kept their distance from her, afraid that she might go crazy again and hit them.

"Yaoyao, today is the Princess's flower viewing banquet. Stay with us after you arrive, and don't cause any trouble."

Even though Zhao was unwilling, she had no choice but to take her with her.

Hopefully, she won't get herself into trouble.

I really don't know what the master was thinking. Why did he insist that she bring this good-for-nothing to the banquet?

Lu Yaoyao opened her eyes and said, "As long as you don't provoke me, you'll be fine."

A cold gaze swept over Lu Yingying, sending a chill down her spine.

Could it be that she knew I was plotting against her?
"As long as you don't cause trouble, that's fine." Zhao didn't want to waste any more words with her.

Anyway, once we get to the banquet, someone will naturally take care of her.

The carriage swayed and rattled until it arrived at the Princess's residence.

It is said that this princess was the adopted daughter of the late Empress Dowager. She was later sent to Northern Liang for a political marriage. A few years ago, the King of Northern Liang died in battle, and the princess returned.

It seems that it was Dijiang, who was stationed at the border, who brought him back.

This princess had a fiefdom but refused to go there, insisting on returning to the capital with Emperor Jiang, where she stayed for three years.

The Yan state stipulated that royal children who had fiefdoms could not reside in the capital for more than three years.

The eldest princess has been living in the capital for almost three years now, and it's time for her to go to her fiefdom.

The princess's decision to hold a flower-viewing banquet at this critical juncture must have been for a reason.

Lu Yaoyao didn't think much of it. Whether the princess went to her fiefdom or not was none of her business, as long as she didn't provoke her.

"Lu Yaoyao, you'd better behave yourself."

As soon as they got off the carriage, Zhao warned Lu Yaoyao.

Lu Yaoyao ignored her and followed her into the princess's residence.

Did women in ancient times have nothing better to do?

They hold banquets all the time, and at these banquets, women who don't get along with each other scheme against each other.

Ultimately, it either leads to a tragic love affair or results in the victim's complete disgrace.

Lu Yaoyao secretly shook her head. How pathetic were the women of ancient times!

The scenes depicted in the short drama were actually based on real events? The Princess's residence didn't look that luxurious; it was just a larger courtyard with more servants.

The three were led to the back garden by an old woman.

The flower-viewing banquet hosted by the eldest princess was naturally themed around flower appreciation.

It is said that this princess loved azaleas, but azaleas are a rare flower in the north.

The eldest princess ordered people to transport a lot of azaleas from the south, as this was the perfect time for azaleas to bloom.

The back garden is full of azaleas—red, white, pink…
The entire back garden was filled with azaleas.

It must be said that it is truly beautiful to see so many azaleas blooming together.

Zhao went to the group of ladies and began to maneuver.

Lu Yaoyao and Lu Yingying went to a group of young people.

"Oh! Who is this? What makes her qualified to attend the Princess's flower-viewing banquet?"

A woman walked over, swaying her hips.

Lu Yaoyao curled her lips in disgust. Is this woman a snake spirit reincarnated?

Otherwise, my back would break if I walked like that.

Lu Yingying quickly went to greet her, "Cousin! You're here too!"

This woman was Zhao Ya, Zhao's niece from her maternal family. It is said that she married into the Earl's mansion and became a concubine.

Zhao Ya has always loved Lu Yuan, but the Zhao family has gradually declined over the years, so the Zhao family has married off all their daughters to powerful and influential families.

Zhao Ya was married off under these circumstances.

Logically speaking, concubines in the Princess's mansion should not have the right to attend banquets. But the Countess is not favored in the Count's mansion, and Count Gu Jingxuan only favors Zhao Ya.

Zhao Ya heard that Lu Yuan was also attending the banquet, so she asked Gu Jingxuan to bring her along.

The purpose was to meet Lu Yuan.

Lu Yaoyao clicked her tongue twice; this was going to be quite a show.

Zhao Ya held Lu Yingying's hand and said, "Yingying, why did you bring her here? It's embarrassing."

Zhao Ya also disliked Lu Yaoyao and always bullied her along with Lu Yingying and the others.

It's been five years, and they've made it a habit for them to bully Lu Yaoyao.

If I don't tease her, it feels like I'm missing out on some fun.

Lu Yingying hesitated, then glanced at Lu Yaoyao, looking startled. "Cousin, it's alright."

Her hesitant manner, as if she wanted to speak but was also coy, made people suspect that there was something fishy going on.

"Am I bullying you by acting like this? Don't always look like your mother just died! It's bad luck!"

Lu Yaoyao couldn't stand it anymore and almost called her out by name.

These women always only say half of what they mean. Can't they just speak properly?

"You! She's your older sister, how dare you talk like that?" Zhao Ya wouldn't let her leave, grabbing her arm.

Those who grow up in the countryside are just like those who grow up in the countryside; they don't understand any manners.

Lu Yaoyao's gaze swept over the claws on her arm. "Take those claws off! Otherwise, I don't mind breaking them!"

Zhao Ya was so frightened by her cold gaze that she let go of her hand.

What happened to this woman?

How did someone who used to be so timid and submissive become like this?
Lu Yaoyao turned and left, thinking she might as well find a place to lie down and rest!
The eldest princess hasn't arrived yet, and a group of women are gathered together, showing off and scheming—it's utterly boring.

"Is everything ready?"

"Ready! Miss, are you really going to do this?"

Lu Yaoyao was sleeping in a tree when she heard the conversation below.

Peeking out from the branches, one could see the master and servant discussing something beneath the tree.

It doesn't look like they're discussing anything good.

Hey! Isn't this Zhao Ya?

What does she want to do?

Lu Yaoyao immediately became interested. She had initially thought the banquet was rather boring, but she hadn't expected to be able to gossip about it.

(End of this chapter)