Chapter 41: Right or Wrong? (2/2)
“I think it was right to attend Princess Anyang’s banquet since I accepted her invitation first, and it’s important to keep my promise. Due to social etiquettes, I could not go back on my words to refuse Princess Anyang’s invitation and turn to Princess Mingxi’s,” continued An Rushuang.
Saying so, An Rushuang slowly lowered her head and bowed to the Emperor. Then she said firmly, “I suppose the reason why Princess Anyang said it’s all her fault is that she felt she might have made Princess Mingxi uncomfortable. However, the palace is packed with visitors today while this place is very desolate…”
An Rushuang slightly took a sigh and did not say anything more.
However, everyone knew what had actually happened.
Princess Mingxi was always arrogant. This time it was she that intentionally set the banquet on the same day to make such embarrassment for her younger cousin, but in fact she had done more than that at usual times.
Slightly frowning, the Emperor turned to Princess Anyang and asked in a low voice, “Is that true?” The question was actually redundant. With a look at the desolate scene at the banquet, one could definitely tell that.
An Rushuang laughed silently in her heart, thinking the authorized always like to pretend they were not aware of the fact that was putting in front of them. Only flattering would make them feel comfortable and respected.
True enough!
Hearing the Emperor’s question, Princess Anyang lowered her head and said, “Your Majesty, it’s really my fault. I should have asked whether Mingxi would also like to hold a banquet or not before I sent out all the invitations. But fortunately, everything turns out to be in order. Most ladies have attended Mingxi’s banquet and they are wise enough not to decline her invitation. But An Rushuang… she is too stubborn.”
Turing to An Rushuang, Princess Anyang smiled brightly and then bowed to the Emperor, “Your Majesty, could you please forgive her once for the sake of her good deed today?”
Princess Anyang said in such a soft and obedient voice that the Emperor couldn't help gazing at her. Afterwards, the Emperor laughed.
It was really awkward for the Emperor to laugh at the moment. But when the Emperor laughed, everyone should laugh along with him. Suddenly the room was full of people’s laughter. Everyone had a smiling face while everyone was thinking differently. How pathetic!
“If I forgive her now, then that would be too easy for her.” said he.
Without any smile, the Emperor looked at An Rushuang seriously, which made her feel a little bit choked. An Rushuang couldn't help stepping backwards.
Soon the Emperor said, “You have said what you did right. What about your wrongdoings?”