Chapter 654 - Princess Tiancheng (1/2)

Lin Mengya just glanced out casually. Fortunately, the place where she lived was the furthest away from here. Otherwise, she would really think that it was targeted at her.

The small episode was soon over.

All the titled women went to the room in an orderly manner.

As it was a yard of three rows of houses, they had to enter the inner courtyard through the main hall.

As soon as Lin Mengya walked out, she saw that the imperial concubines who came from the palace stood outside the room with their heads bowed in order of their ranks.

It must be because there were so many people that the Empress decided to meet everyone in the open space of the inner courtyard.

Lin Mengya followed behind the several other princesses in a low key, and did not meet the Empress’s eyes.

However, as soon as she stood still, she felt that a few eyes seemed to have fallen on her.

As she looked up, she saw a few familiar women.

It was Yun Chongrong and Hui Jieyu, who were with Beauty Cheng on the long street when Lin Mengya saw Beauty Cheng that day.

It was just that while Yun Chongrong was still smiling lightly, Hui Jieyu gave her a cold stare before turning her face away.

Lin Mengya was not afraid of her. She just felt that it was really a small world.

She had never expected to see the two of them here again. She nodded slightly as a response to Yun Chongrong.

Then, Lin Mengya turned around again because a strange girl who stood behind the Empress was smiling brightly at her.

Lin Mengya racked her brains but couldn’t remember her.

Immediately, she was on guard. But before she could react, the pretty girl in a blue palace dress hurried to her side.

She stretched out a pair of small white hands and held Lin Mengya’s wrists intimately. At the same time, a sweet smile broke out on her face, which was as white and tender as a lotus blossom.

“I’ve heard from Mother that Third Sister-in-law is the most outstanding person among all the sisters-in-law. When I saw you, I realized what Mother said was true. Third Sister-in-law, you’ve outshone everyone else here.”

As soon as the woman uttered these words, Lin Mengya couldn’t help frowning slightly.

Sure enough, a few princesses around her cryptically or directly cast dissatisfied looks at her.

Lin Mengya immediately put on a smile.

“It was only a compliment from Her Majesty. Why do you take it so seriously and make fun of me, Your Highness?” She stated.

Judging from her words, the girl should be a princess in the palace.

However, Lin Mengya only knew a few princes, and had no contact with the princesses who were kept in the palace.

Moreover, the royal family of Dajin attached great importance to the education of their princesses and rarely allowed them to show up before these girls reached adulthood.

Therefore, Lin Mengya could not tell from which palace the woman in front of her came.

“Third Sister-in-law, you really have a good tongue. No wonder Mother praised you so much. By the way, I forgot to tell you that I’m Princess Tiancheng. It’s the first time we met. You really impressed me, Third Sister-in-law.”

Princess Tiancheng? Lin Mengya suddenly remembered that in addition to her son who was the Crown Prince, the Empress did have a princess named Mengru.

At the age of 12, the princess had been bestowed with the title of “Tiancheng”. And because she was graceful and intelligent, she was beloved by the emperor and the Empress.

It seemed that it was the girl in front of Lin Mengya.

But as soon as she came to her, Princess Tiancheng had almost caused a disaster for her. She was afraid that this person might have malicious intent.

“Oh, it’s Princess Tiancheng. Nice to meet you.”

Lin Mengya was indifferent to others. Even in the face of Princess Tiancheng who came from a prominent family, she did not try to curry favor with her.

Princess Tiancheng said a few more words to her, but Lin Mengya’s answer was flawless. Perhaps feeling bored, Princess Tiancheng turned around and returned to the Empress’s side.

Lin Mengya saw her whispered something in the Empress’s ear. Because of what had happened just now, she was really eye-catching.

Thus, she had to lower her head and focus on the ground beside her feet, as if there would be a flower.

“Greetings, Your Majesty. May you have good health and peace of life.”

Everyone crouched down to salute the Empress.

As they were in the temple, the Empress did not wear her royal robe with a phoenix pattern, but only wore a red robe, and the accessories on her head were very plain and elegant.

She was wearing a smile on her face, but it made people unconsciously a little nervous.

Her pretty eyes scanned the crowd, but she did not pay much attention to a certain person.

However, when she saw that everyone was dressed neatly and curtsied in an orderly manner, a satisfied look appeared in her eyes.

“You may rise. This time we’ll pray for the prosperity of Dajin and the peaceful life of the people. I know you’ll have a hard time, but we have to do that.”

Since the Empress had said so, everyone would do their best.

In fact, they just needed to go to the Grand Hall and pray in silence every day after they fasted for three days.