123 Ambiguous Words (2/2)
”Oh? Then the maid who placed the poison on Imperial Concubine Jin?”
”This subordinate killed her personally.”
”Mmm. You have to make sure that it will look like the one who ordered her was the Empress.”
”This subordinate already placed the Empress' maiden ring we got from our spy near the corpse.”
”How about at Princess Xu Jing Xin's side?”
”This subordinate already sent someone to discreetly notify her side without giving away our identities.”
”Mmm.. You can go back now. Later, no matter what, our plan must succeed. No mishap is allowed, do you understand?”
Hearing XuanRong's serious voice, An Wei nodded his head and disappeared.
When XuanRong returned to the banquet, she saw that XuanFei was kneeling in front of Xu Ji Mo who was smiling widely.
”Third Young Lady Xuan will receive a thousand golden coins, one bolt of seven colored silk, three pair of light feathered fan, a set of head ornament and a box of jewelries and trinkets.”
”This humble daughter of official, XuanFei, thanks His Majesty, the Emperor! May you live a thousand years!”
”HAHAHA!! No need to be humble. Zhen was quite pleased with Third Lady Xuan's talent. My beloved official, you really raised your daughter well.”
Xu Ji Mo's smile went from ear to ear. XuanFei saved Qian Zou's face with her skills and talent. Even the arrogant seventh prince of Jing, Long Hao Chen praised XuanFei's Ink Dance.
Hearing the Emperor's praise, XuanFei, XuanLi and Xiao Lou's face were brimming with smiles. XuanLi thanked the Emperor for his praise and even Xiao Lou was full of pride as she raised her chin upward.
”Thanking His Majesty for his praise!”
”HAHAHA! If your daughter already reached the marriageable age, I would have allowed Ji An to bring her to his palace as his Imperial Consort. Ai. Too bad, we have to wait a couple of years.”
Hearing the Emperor's ambiguous words, the people in the banquet already realized that the future Crown Princess was none other than the third young miss of the XiangFu.
XuanFei innocently smiled as if she did not understand the Emperor's hidden words but deep inside, she was full of happiness and self-gloating.
Looking at the woman who was standing at the center, XuanRong could see the hidden smugness in XuanFei's eyes, betraying the delicate and humble expression she was showing. If it was before, she would definitely not notice anything and would even congratulate her. While she was looking at XuanFei, XuanFei suddenly turned her head and looked back at her. Two eyes met; one was full of provocation while one was full of indifference.
”Fei'er ah, BenGong[2] was also moved by your talent. BenGong would like to give you something. Come, let BenGong give it to you personally.”
Looking at the happiness in Xu Ji Mo's face, Empress Wei knew she had to give something to XuanFei too. Thus, she pulled an antique jade bracelet that was dyed with red blood of a four winged eagle.
XuanFei stood up and slowly climbed upstairs while Empress Wei stepped down, wanting to personally place the bracelet on XuanFei's hand.
Unfortunately, when the distance between the two women were only half a foot left, XuanFei suddenly felt that something hot rushed out below her.
”!!!!!!!!”
Everyone gasped when they saw XuanFei suddenly fell on the ground, bleeding.
A total silence engulfed the entire hall.
”Ah? Look, Mu Qing! That Jiejie is bleeding.. I she going to die?”
Amidst the silence, Xu Fei Yi's voice rang crisply.
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[1]. This Royal Prince
[2]. This Empress
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