116 Let Me Taste (1/2)
The sweet orchid perfume on Consort Ning was almost too much for Yu Mei. It took all her strength not to scrunch her nose from the overpowering scent.
A forced smile covered her disgust the moment Prince Nan's consorts were within a few feet.
Consort Nan (Ming Yan) was the first to speak like usual. First glance and one would mistake her for being the most kind and virtuous of them all. Other than her badmouth and tendency to follow Consort Ning around like a puppy, Consort Wan wasn't all so bad. Well…at least compared to the two-faced Consort Ning (Fei Ning).
”Aiya~ Such a beautiful morning has been ruined by an unwanted person's presence. Shouldn't you be inside resting from the long journey you so forced his highness into?” She grabbed onto Fei Ning's arm for support.
”Good morning to you too!” Yu Mei replied with a bubbly attitude. If things went well, it was Fei Ning who would be leaving broken-hearted.
Seeing that Fei Ning wasn't saying anything, Ming Yan urged her some more. ”Sister Fei Ning, how can you just stand there and not say anything when this woman shamelessly forced his highness to take her with him.” Ming Yan pointed rudely at Yu Mei.
Fei Ning gently patted Ming Yan's hand. ”We are all sisters here. His highness has the right to take whoever he wants with him. After all, this is the first time he has ever paid any attention to Consort Pan. Let her have her little moment of happiness.” Fei Ning's words were full of understanding but her eyes spoke differently. They were literally throwing sharp daggers her way.
Yu Mei continued to watch the two act out a play in amusement.
”Sister Fei Ning!” Ming Yan whined. She didn't understand one bit why Fei Ning was letting Yu Mei step all over her like this. What puzzled her more was the smile Fei Ning gave her just now. It was a smile as if saying she did not mind.
”Sister Ming Yan, we are all women serving his highness. If his highness's women's are all selfish, how will he have the will to run the country. You must keep your composure and not act shamelessly.”
Ming Yan understood Fei Ning's words and felt a little better. With this support, she bravely glared at Yu Mei who hadn't spoken more than one line to them. ”Eh! Have you become a mute?” She lifted her chin towards Yu Mei, trying to pick a fight. Ji Er at the back who had not said a word this whole time put her hand on Ming Yan's wrist. ”Ming Yan, that's enough.” She whispered.
She pushed Ji Er's hand away. Ji Er let go and took a step backMing Yan was about to tell Ji Er to mind her own business when Yu Mei's sudden comment caught her by surprise. ”I assure you I am not a mute nor a blabbermouth. I was just thinking how well-mannered Consort Wan is to be speaking such pleasing words in the morning. If anyone heard, they would praise you for being such an understanding woman. I envy you so much.” Yu Mei responded nicely.
Ming Yan was lost. She had been picking a fight with Yu Mei this whole time yet she was complimenting her?
”Of course I am well-mannered. I am not like you...unrefined.”
”I will definitely take note from Consort Nan in the future.” Yu Mei said, hoping to leave as soon as possible. Ming Yan wanted to speak some more when Fei Ning held her back.Was this girl stupid? Did she not know that Consort Pan was being sarcastic with her? Fei Ning thought.
Fei Ning had forgotten her whole purpose for coming along this path until she saw the plate in Yu Mei's hand. Her cheeks flushed with anger.
Yu Mei's eyes followed hers. She knew that woman would see it soon enough. In fact, it took her long enough to realize what she was holding in her hands. Fei Ning gripped tighter onto Ming Yan's arm until Ming Yan hissed from pain. ”Sister Fei Ning, are you okay?” Ming Yan took a step back before Fei Ning realized what she was doing.