An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 165 Flower Show Guide (Part Three)

Yun Shang requested leave from the Emperor and the Empress, and returned to Qingxin Palace with

Qian Yin. As soon as Qian Yin entered the Hall, she told everything that had happened at Qiwu Palace

to Qin Yi. She gloated, "Qin Yi, you should have seen the expression of the Empress and Hua Jing. It

was so exciting. However, I think Hua Jing looked more quiet and not as stupid as she was before."

Yun Shang smiled at the fact that Hua Jing was not a fool. Actually, she was cunning enough to

prepare schemes in advance. However, Hua Jing had been spoiled since her childhood. She may be

smart, but she never knew how to exercise patience.

If she learned how to restrain herself, she would certainly be a good opponent. An opponent that Yun

Shang wouldn't be able to ignore so easily. What a pity that she was too conceited to learn that.

Qin Yi felt uneasy about Yun Shang making fun of the Emperor. She said with hesitation, "Your

Highness, will Lady Ya be angry at you?"

Yun Shang smiled faintly and shook her head, "I have trained Lady Ya for a long time. So, she won't

feel anger at such a trivial matter. On the contrary, this can help her. I saw the Empress wanted to draw

Lady Ya over to her side, but felt she couldn't be fully trusted. If I fool with Lady Ya either by accident or

on purpose, the Empress will trust her more."

The two maids listened and agreed with a nod, before dropping the topic. Then, Qin Yi whispered,

"Your Highness, a short while ago a message was delivered from the master. She warns that you

should take proper precautions against the Li Clan. Since those envoys are staying in the Imperial City

now, she is worried that people from the Li Clan might play dirty tricks against you. Li Clan has set

many spies at the Imperial Palace, and you should be careful."

Yun Shang was moved. Although Lady Jin was awaiting her delivery at the temporary imperial palace

in Laifeng, she was paying attention to the movements and trends in the Imperial City to warn Yun

Shang about any possible danger in advance.

Yun Shang smiled faintly, "I see."

Although Yun Shang did prepare herself against possible risks, the Li Clan still tried to hurt Yun Shang

in an unexpected way.

The day before the Flower Show Banquet, Grand Councilor Li came to the Imperial Palace. Later, Yun

Shang was summoned by Lord Zheng to Qinzheng Hall. When she changed and arrived at Qinzheng

Hall, she saw Prince Jing walking toward the Hall in haste.

Yun Shang meditated for a moment and still couldn't figure out why they had both been summoned.

When Prince Jing and Yun Shang entered Qinzheng Hall, they saw Grand Councilor Li sitting beside

the Emperor with a serious expression. He was talking with the Emperor.

Emperor Ning saw the Prince and Princess and greeted them with a smile, "My dear brother, you have

come with Yun Shang. Please take a seat."

After Yun Shang and Prince Jing were seated, Emperor Ning said, "I summon you here for one reason.

A man and a woman are needed at the Flower Show Banquet to be the Flower Show Guide. The third

son of Grand Councilor Li and the daughter of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites were appointed

to do this job. However, the Vice Minister's daughter has caught smallpox and no suitable alternative

can be found in a short time. I think you two should take up this responsibility. Being the Flower Show

Guide is a huge glory. In my opinion, there is no couple more suitable than you two."

Yun Shang hadn't attended the Flower Show Banquet before, so she had no idea of what the Flower

Show Guides did. She looked at Prince Jing inquiringly in despair. Prince Jing sensed her glance and

answered softly, "The Flower Show Guide is the compere at the Flower Show Banquet. They are asked

to conduct the devout worship on behalf of the players before the opening of the banquet. Then, they

will conduct the females presenting a bouquet to introduce their flowers, talents, and performance."

Yun Shang nodded as she now had a better understanding. She sneered at the sudden illness of the

daughter of the Vice Minister just one day before the Flower Show Banquet. She tried but failed to

guess the true intention behind this. She was worried that Grand Councilor Li had set a trap and waited

for them to swallow the bait.

However, Yun Shang didn't dare to refuse the Emperor's proposal, although she felt anxious. She

looked at Prince Jing for a moment and said softly, "It's my honor to do this. However, I haven't

attended the Flower Show Banquet before and have little knowledge of it. So, I ask for Grand Councilor

Li's advice." © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Grand Councilor Li saw that both Yun Shang and Prince Jing didn't raise any objection and replied in

haste, "It's my duty to help you."

Soon afterwards, Grand Councilor Li proposed that Yun Shang and Prince Jing accompany him to the

banquet's venue to familiarize them and introduce matters that required special attention.

Yun Shang agreed and took leave with the excuse of getting changed. Then, the Emperor allowed

Prince Jing to escort Yun Shang back to Qingxin Palace.

"It's obvious that a plot is awaiting us. But I don't know what it is." Yun Shang sneered with an air of

contempt.

Prince Jing looked at Yun Shang. However, he didn't care about the plot and said to Yun Shang, "I

heard Master Wu Na congratulated you on your destined marriage."

Yun Shang was puzzled and had no idea why their conversation had been changed to such a topic.

Then, she heard Prince Jing laughing softly and gently before he added, "I'm pleased to be received

and approved by Master Wu Na."

Yun Shang blushed scarlet and said, "I and…"