Chapter 33: An Insolent Old Servan (1/2)
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Translator: Storm in a Teacup
Zhu Xianxian was a bit surprised about what she said and then she asked back, “To appreciate flowers with all the citizens?”
When Zhu Xianxian was still confused about An Rushuang’s words, Princess Anyang clapped her hands and praised Rushuang’s idea smilingly, “Fantastic! Have you thought of a good place to hold the banquet?”
Looking at Anyang with her bright eyes, An Rushuang said slowly, “Now that you ask me this, I believe you have some ideas. What about we say it at the same time and see if they are the same?”
Looking at each other, they smiled and said together, “Flower Tower!”
Hearing this, Xianxian felt everything clearer. Speaking of the most elegant place in the capital, it must be Changting Pavilion.
Although Changting Pavilion was always filled with refined scholars, it was also a place for dining and drinking. Therefore, it was not appropriate for appreciating flowers. Beside the Changting Pavilion stood the Flower Tower which was the former place for royal family to appreciate flowers. The tower, left unused for a long time, could overlook all the sceneries of the capital.
It would be more than appropriate for them to hold a flower banquet there.
They said the same words at the same time. Both of them couldn't help laughing out. Princess Anyang said, “Good! We’ll go for Flower Tower. I do not need those ladies to appreciate my peonies. As long as you are a flower-lover, you can attend my banquet.”
Mingyue was a playful person; hearing this, she excitedly agreed, “That’s great! I can help to carry the peonies!” She was so excited that her eyes were shining like a child, making everyone laughing.
Princess Anyang smiled at her, “There’re a lot of servants in the Manor who can carry the flowers. If I really let you do this, ladies in the capital would accuse me of bullying guests.”
Seeing everyone excited, Qing Lu felt worried. She whispered to Princess Anyang, “Your Grace, if Lord Rong knew this, he won't agree on your idea. And Nanny Wang… I’m afraid we can’t…”
Recently, Lord Rong was getting increasing stricter on Princess Anyang. Nanny Wang was invited from the imperial palace to teach Princess Anyang about etiquettes. But in fact it was more inspection than teaching.
Slightly frowned, Princess Anyang said, “No worries. Dad even didn't allow me to hold this banquet, did he? But I still managed to send invitations to all ladies. Now we should do the same.”
Everyone was curious about what they were talking about, except Qing Lu. She was still concerned. After a while, she said, “I’m afraid that Nanny Wang has already been on the alert…”
Saying so, she heard a dull but loud voice of an old woman. “Princess Anyang, you haven’t had the morning tea before you went to welcome the three ladies.”
Turning around, Qing Lu saw Nanny Wang in sapphire blue walking towards them. She couldn't help letting out a gasp.