120 Star (2/2)
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”Both of you should behave properly. Do not make any commotion and annoy the Imperial family, Especially the Empress and the Emperor.”
XuanLi spoke. He, XuanFei and Xiao Lou were sitting inside the Prime Minister's carriage. Although their carriage was not as expensive as XuanRong's war carriage which was adorned by sturdy metals while being pulled by Ferghana horses, it was still quite luxurious and huge, befitting for his rank as a first-rank official of the Imperial Court.
”XuanFei, do not argue with your eldest sister and avoid humiliating yourself!”
This time, in order to emphasize his words, XuanLi directly called XuanFei's name without using any endearment.
”Husband, how can you say that to Fei'er? She was the one who suffered gravely. Why are you still reprimanding her? Poor daughter----.”
”Enough. Do not take me for a fool. Everything had already escalated up to this degree. You tried to steal the chicken, but in the end, the bait was even lost instead[2]. Both of you should avoid scheming behind XuanRong. The Chen family is still there, backing her up. Do you want to be thrown away from the capital? Instead of conspiring against XuanRong, you should find ways to repair your relationship. Even if both of you hate her, she is still useful.”
Xiao Lou knew the weight of XuanLi's words. That was why all of those years, she tried to capture XuanRong's heart and made her think that she truly cared for her like a loving mother. But after XuanRong returned from Lu Shan, Xiao Lou thought that XuanRong had changed… and she was right.
”Yes, Husband. This wife naturally understands Husband's intention. It's just that, XuanRong was now very vigilant. This wife is afraid that it's already too late.”
”XuanLi scoffed.
”No need to think those things. As long as you behave, XuanRong would not be able to move against you.”
”But, Father---”
XuanFei wanted to protest but before she could finish her words, Xiao Lou tugged her arm, stopping her from speaking.
”Fei'er, what your father said is correct. Do not be willful and follow your father's order.”
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When the carriage successfully reached the grand palace's hall, YuShang went out of the carriage and assisted XuanRong. When she successfully climbed down, XuanFei and Xiao Lou also went out of the carriage. Together with their personal servants, the Xuan family entered the banquet together.
When they entered the palace's hall, XuanLi left and went towards his fellow colleagues, leaving XuanRong together with the mother and child duo.
When XuanLi left, XuanFei grabbed the opportunity to irritate XuanRong. XuanFei went forward, trying to converse with XuanRong.
”Eldest sister, younger sister is glad to see eldest sister once again. Younger sister thought that eldest sister was hiding inside your courtyard.”
XuanRong turned her head and covered her face with a fan. She laughed while her eyes were gleaming with contempt.
”Why would third younger sister think so? Ai.. indeed… what third younger sister said was correct. Eldest sister was in fact, very ashamed. Eldest sister blames herself for being unable to teach you how to behave properly.”
XuanFei heard XuanRong's words with hidden meaning and she could not help but to close her mouth. She knew that XuanRong was mocking her for losing her innocence.
”His Majesty has arrived!”
Suddenly, the conversation between the three was interrupted by the eunuch's sudden announcement.
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[1].Shuyu - Highest class of courtesan that only sell their talents and not their body. Skilled in cultured entertainments such as singing, playing instruments, writing poetry, and performing opera.
[2]. trying to gain an advantage only to end up worse off.
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