Shen Ruolan was very pleased to see Princess Changle's demeanor. She was the one who was raised by her. She smiled and said, "Xingqing, you should learn from the princess. If your posture is stable, you will be able to walk in a graceful and dignified manner. Nanny Yang is a maid from the palace. Many families have paid a high price to invite maids from the palace to teach etiquette but have not been able to do so. Xingqing, you are benefiting from the princess. You should thank her very much."
Princess Changle: "What do you mean by taking advantage of others? My things belong to my sister. If the title of Princess was not bestowed by the Emperor, I would have wanted to share some with my sister."
Princess Changle looked at Xingqing with a fond face and said, "Sister, you must work hard. The Queen Mother likes people who follow the rules. If you learn well, the Queen Mother will like you. I will ask the Queen Mother to grant you the title of Princess."
Shen Ruolan was touched when she heard this. Eyes can't lie, this kid likes Xing Qing.
Although the child is not her biological child, she has raised him/her from childhood to adulthood and treats him/her as her own. The two sisters have a good relationship and she is very happy to see this.
Whether Xing Qing can find a good marriage in the future actually depends on a word the princess says in front of the queen mother.
She felt too guilty towards Xing Qing and hoped that she could find a good marriage in the future so that she wouldn't have to suffer anymore.
Xing Qing just smiled and didn't take her words to heart.
Is it so easy to be crowned a princess
If someone is nice to you for no reason, he must have some intention.
She doesn't even dare to ask for the title of Princess!
Madam Yang placed a bamboo bowl filled with water on Xingqing's head and said, "Miss Xingqing, stand still. When the Queen Mother's invitation comes, you will have to go to the palace to express your gratitude. You need to practice this standing posture for two hours today. You will practice the salute in the afternoon."
Xing Qing was standing still, but she could already feel that the hair on her head was a little wet.
How is it possible to hold a bowl of water on your head for two hours without moving
Princess Changle smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, sister. I'll accompany you."
Xing Qing smiled after hearing this: "Thank you, Princess. With you by my side, I will definitely be able to stand."
Seeing that the two sisters were getting along well, Shen Ruolan left with peace of mind to go about her business.
Xing Qing stood there for a while. The wind blew her hair and tickled her neck. She felt her neck was a little itchy. She reached out to scratch it, and the bowl fell to the ground!
She was startled and subconsciously reached out to catch it. In her panic, the water in the bowl spilled all over her, and she accidentally bumped into Princess Changle. Princess Changle's body was shaken by the bump, and the bowl on her head slipped and fell, hitting her shoulder and spilling water all over her, and then fell to the ground with a "clang".
A beautiful bowl was broken!
Princess Changle felt a flash of heartache in her heart. This bowl was from the Song porcelain kiln and was one of her favorite bowls.
I spent one hundred taels to buy it!
She took it out on purpose to show off, and was confident that it wouldn't fall off, but now she feels a little regretful.
Nanny Yang felt distressed and said, "This is the princess' favorite bowl!"
Xing Qing immediately apologized: "Really? Princess, I'm sorry."
Princess Changle was angry, but as an orphan, she had learned to hide her anger and not show it. She smiled and said, "It's okay, sister didn't mean it."
A maid immediately took a cloak and put it on Princess Po.
Worried that she might catch a cold.
Xing Qing: "Thank you, Princess. You are so kind. I was worried that the Princess would ask me to pay compensation, but I don't have any money."
Princess Changle smiled and said to Xingqing: "Sister, what are you talking about? My things are yours. It's just a bowl. Why would I ask you to pay for it?"
Nanny Yang picked up the ruler and said to Princess Changle's maid, "Chunhua, take the princess back to change her clothes. Otherwise she will catch a cold!"
"yes."
At this time, another maid came and said, "Miss, Princess Changhuan of Princess Wuyang's mansion sent you a message."
Princess Changle: "Sister, continue to learn how to stand. I'll be back soon and will accompany you later."
After saying this, she walked away with the maid.
Xing Qing took a look and thought to herself that she would never believe that she would come back!
Matron Yang: "Every time you drop a bowl, you'll get hit on the palm of your hand ten times. This is how the princess and the princesses in the palace learned etiquette! Miss Xingqing, please hold out your palm."
Xing Qing: You're not allowing her to change her clothes? You're letting her hold the bowl in wet clothes in the cold autumn wind
She doesn't want it! Let's push it together!
Xing Qing sneezed immediately, and then said loudly, "It's so cold! Princess, let's go back and change clothes together! I have always had a weak body and I get sick when I get cold. It would be bad if I go to see the Queen Mother and pass on my illness to her."
Princess Changle paused when she heard this. She really couldn't afford to be sick, as she heard that the envoy from Zhao State would be arriving soon.
After changing clothes, Xing Qing went to balance the bowl, and her clothes were wet by water again. After changing clothes again, she claimed to be dizzy and had a stuffy nose, and she couldn't get up from the bed!
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In the afternoon, Xingnong and his group finally arrived in the capital.
The capital city, the imperial capital of Chu, is naturally bustling and prosperous.
The city walls are higher than those of other cities.
Outside the city gate, people and merchants were queuing up to enter the city.
There is a gate in one corner of the city that is specially for officials and royal relatives to pass through, and there is no one queuing there.
Songbai drove the carriage to the left city gate and stopped to be inspected.
Songbai took out the token and lifted the curtain of the carriage, revealing two people inside.
The soldiers guarding the city immediately saluted respectfully: "Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Xing Nong: "..."
She guessed that he was of noble status, probably a royal relative or something like that, but she didn't expect that he was actually the prince!
At this time, a carriage made of rosewood passed by them, without even stopping, and went straight into the city.
The imperial city is heavily guarded. Generally speaking, except for the emperor's palanquin, no other vehicle is exempt from inspection. Even the prince's vehicle has to stop and be inspected by the soldiers guarding the city.
But the second prince was deeply favored by the emperor, who granted him special permission to enter the city or the palace without undergoing inspection.
Therefore, the gorgeous carriage made of rosewood was allowed to pass directly because the person sitting inside was the emperor's favorite second prince.
However, the carriage made of huanghuali wood stopped after going a few meters. The curtain of the carriage was lifted, revealing a feminine and handsome face, who looked at Songbai: "Are you Songbai? Is my brother back to the capital?"
Songbai drove the carriage forward after the soldiers guarding the city finished their inspection. Hearing this, he could only stop the carriage and bow respectfully: "Second Prince."
The second prince immediately got off the carriage and said respectfully: "Imperial brother greets you, my brother!"
Chu Tiankuo lifted the curtain of the carriage, revealing only his face. His body intentionally or unintentionally blocked Xingnong from view. He looked coldly at the people outside and said calmly, "No need to be polite."
"I haven't seen you for many years, you look even more handsome! I almost didn't recognize you! But, you are finally back in Beijing. Father has missed you so much over the years. Let's go to the palace together. Father will be happy!"
"Second brother, please go into the palace first! I have to go back and wash up before entering the palace." After saying that, he lowered the curtain.
Songbai immediately drove away in the carriage.
Chu Tianyu looked at the carriage going away, with a sinister look in his eyes.
solitary
Pooh!
The enthronement ceremony hasn't been held yet, so why are you lonely
It’s too early!
It's not right for him to call himself a lord!