Chapter 41: Right or Wrong? (1/2)
Translator: Storm in a Teacup
All of a sudden, An Rushuang became the focus of their attention, which made her a bit surprised. She quickly bowed to the Emperor and replied, “Your Majesty, I did decline Princess Mingxi’s invitation.”
Hearing this, Princess Anyang couldn't help feeling worried for her. Princess Mingxi was the favourite daughter of the Emperor. How could An Rushuang say that? She shouldn’t have embarrassed the emperor.
She was smart enough to come up with the idea of appreciating flowers with citizens. But how could she say those words in the face of Emperor? That’s so stupid！
Thinking so, Princess Anyang quickly bowed in courtesy and said in a concerning voice to the Emperor, “It was all my fault…”
“Your Grace, there is no need to take blames for me. It was my decision. But I want to say something for myself. Although I have done something wrong…” interrupted An Rushuang.
“I do not regard it as a mistake,” said Rushuang calmly, looking at the Emperor with a slight smile.
The Emperor looked so dignified and majestic. No one knew how he felt judging from his expression. But on hearing this, he slightly frowned. The girl was indeed arrogant. In fact, the Emperor was not intended to punish her or find fault with her; he just wanted to know how she would answer the question. However, seeing her arrogance, the emperor could not help feeling offended.
The Emperor coldly hummed and said in a low voice, “Fine! Then tell me what you did right and what you did wrong.”
Everyone present were looking at An Rushuang, only to find she was so calm that she did not show any sign of panic in front of the Emperor. They couldn't help respecting her, but at the same time, they felt pity for An Rushuang.
The Emperor’s anger could cost thousands of lives in a second, from top officials to ordinary people. They could all be his target. Therefore, there was a saying: “Kings and bears often worry their keepers.” No one knew whether it was more appropriate to regard the girl as brave or as reckless.
Among these onlookers, only Princess Anyang looked anxious and worried about her.
Curving her lips, An Rushuang gave Princess Anyang a look to let her calm down before she shook her head and said, “Your Majesty, I’ve made many mistakes. I cannot name them all! But I’ve done one thing right. May I start with this?”
Hearing her words, the Emperor coldly glanced at her, thinking the girl would definitely talking about her brilliant idea of appreciating the flowers with citizens. But with regard to this idea, it could be right while it could also be wrong. If he said that’s wrong afterwards, how could she respond?
Thinking so, the Emperor coldly hummed without saying a word.
Rolling her eyes, An Rushuang smiled, “The story should start from several days ago… at that time, I just arrived at the capital. Soon after my arrival, I received Princess Anyang’s invitation of this flower banquet. I was so happy that I immediately agreed to attend the event. However, I received another invitation on the next day, which was from Princess Mingxi.”