An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 164 Flower Show Guide (Part Two)

The next day when Yun Shang went to see the Empress to pay her respects, she saw Princess Hua

Jing. Hua Jing had changed a lot. Perhaps the scandal was quite a shock to her. She had lost weight

and seemed to be more pitiable. She stood beside the Empress and looked scared. Hua Jing also

spoke in a lower voice as though she would cry at any time. She even greeted Yun Shang politely and

called her sister.

Yun Shang saw this and raised her eyebrows. She stepped forward, grabbed Hua Jing's hands and

sighed before saying to her, "You have lost some weight due to your illness. You've suffered so much.

Did your servants at the Princess Palace fail at taking good care of you? I feel sorry for you. Can you

move in the Imperial Palace so as to recuperate? The Empress has been missing you. She also looks

a bit emaciated. After you move in, you can accompany the Empress and talk to her."

Hearing those words, the Empress nodded and said, "Shang'er is right. I will plead with the Emperor

and ask him to allow Hua Jing to stay at the Palace for a couple of days."

At that moment, the voice of Emperor Ning was heard. "I have heard your request. Such being the

case, Hua Jing can live at the Palace. The Flower Show Banquet is nearing. Hua Jing hasn't attended

such a party in a long time. However, she must be taught the proper rules and etiquette."

All people hurried to greet the Emperor as per formal etiquette.

Hua Jing heard the Emperor's words and hatred flashed in her eyes. After a moment, she gritted her

teeth and curtsied to her father, "Thank you, father. I will not disobey you and make mistakes again. I

will study hard."

Yun Shang saw the hatred in Hua Jing's eye and she actually felt relieved. She had thought Hua Jing

might behave herself after the scandal. However, she just pretended to be good and kind, which was

fine with Yun Shang.

Emperor Ning took a seat, nodded and said, "Rise, please." Then, he looked Hua Jing up and down.

He didn't feel regretful or sorry for her pitiable appearance. He said indifferently, "You did lose some

weight. Since Qiwu Palace has a dedicated kitchen, you can stay here and ask the servants to prepare

whatever food you like. Besides, you can spend some time with your mother."

After hearing these words, the Empress and Hua Jing were puzzled for a while. The Empress

recovered herself quickly while Hua Jing was about to protest. However, the intense gaze of the

Emperor frightened Hua Jing and prevented her from speaking.

Hua Jing thought coldly that it was just an indirect way of talking her into marrying for national peace.

Asking her to spend more time with the Empress was just ridiculous. However, being married and living

in a different country might make it harder for her to see her mother again.

Thinking of this, Hua Jing felt sad and she glanced at Yun Shang who seemed to have nothing to do

with this matter. Hua Jing hated her sister more because she thought all this was plotted and caused by

Yun Shang. She would never forgive Yun Shang. She had planned to take revenge on Yun Shang

before she married for the peace and prosperity of the two countries.

Yun Shang felt Hua Jing's resentful glances. She stayed calm and smiled at Emperor Ning, "Father, I

think you don't love me. The other day I saw you taking flower cakes and I would like to have some.

However, you didn't allow me."

Hearing these words, Emperor Ning glanced tenderly and warmly at Yun Shang who was sitting beside

him. He pretended to reprimand Yun Shang, "You are my daughter. I know exactly what you are

thinking right now. Do you really think I don't know that Prince Jing buys flower cakes from Yuman

Tower for you every few days? You are just teasing me because you know those flower cakes were

prepared by Lady Ya. Your temperament is getting out of control."

Yun Shang laughed, turned and grabbed the Empress's arm, "Your Majesty, did you see that? Father Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

sticks up for Lady Ya too much. I feel jealous."

Lady Ya, who was sitting beside, looked panicked. She lowered her head and kept silent as she

couldn't interrupt the conversation between Yun Shang and the Empress.

The Empress smiled softly and elegantly, "You are a big girl, and shouldn't throw a tantrum in front of

your father. Otherwise, you will be laughed at. If you like flower cakes, I will have my kitchen prepare

some for you. If you prefer the cakes made by Lady Ya, I think she is too kind to refuse your request.

You just need to ask."

Lady Ya hurried to agree, with reverence and awe in her voice.

Then, Yun Shang smiled and added, "I know Her Majesty loves me the most."

Emperor Ning shook his head and couldn't help teasing Yun Shang, "You are really good at finding

yourself a patron. By the way, yesterday I received a letter from Wu Na inquiring about your health. He

also asked me to congratulate you because he divined some days ago that you have met you destined

husband."

Flushing crimson, Yun Shang lowered her head and answered, "I take the medicine Wu Na prescribed

every day. Although I still feel weak, I don't have other symptoms of my old illness. Besides, I haven't

visited Wu Na at Ning'guo Temple in a long time. But I will never forget his kindness and love toward

me. After the Flower Show Banquet ends, I will visit him and live at the temporary imperial palace in

Laifeng for a while. My mother is almost ready to give birth, and I want to be the first lucky person to

see my little brother or sister."

Hearing these words, Emperor Ning seemed to miss Lady Jin, and his concern was obvious when he

spoke. "Master Wu Na has always treated you nicely and kindly. You really know what gratefulness is.

I'm relieved to see that. However, you won't be the first one to meet your little sister or brother. I won't

allow it. After these envoys are gone, I will rush to the temporary imperial palace and be the first to see

your mother and my child."

Yun Shang couldn't help laughing at the childishness in Emperor Ning's words. When her glance fell

over the people present, she saw the false smile of the Empress who seemed angry and listless. Hua

Jing had lowered her head and clenched her fists. As for other ladies, some were indifferent, while

others were obviously jealous. They had all kinds of expressions.