Just when Ji Nanyan thought that she had successfully evaded the spy of Chu Xiugong's steward aunt, she didn't know that there was a pair of eyes behind her.
"Master... do you want..."
Two figures came out of the darkness and stared at Ji Nanyan's back for a long time.
"No need, let people keep an eye on him secretly!"
Ji Nanyan? Well done! It seems that the Ji family needs some action.
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The next day.
The emperor's imperial edict arrived at Chuxiu Palace. It was said that a banquet would be held in the palace three days later, and all the beautiful ladies from Chuxiu Palace would be present.
There have always been banquets in the palace from time to time. The people in the palace have long been used to it, but this is the first time for Bai Yanqing and the others to participate!
There is also a lot of emphasis on clothing, clothing, etc. After all, not all women in the harem can see the emperor every day. Whenever there is a major festival or the emperor holds a banquet, they
They all spent everything they had on dressing up, just to impress the emperor.
Bai Yanqing was replaced by Aunt An because of her parcel, so she didn't bring any rich clothes. She only had a few sets of clothes sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They were simple and unpretentious and could be worn on weekdays, which was fine, but if she really went
Attending a banquet... would seem too shabby...
"Miss... we... don't have any clothes to wear for the banquet..."
Cai Xing looked at the sets of clothes sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs with sorrow in his eyes. He couldn't help but feel a bit sad in his heart.
Bai Yanqing looked through these sets of clothes and didn't care. Whether the clothes were beautiful or ugly was not important to Bai Yanqing. She didn't want to please anyone, and there was no need to dress in fancy clothes to attract attention.
.
"Miss, miss, miss! The third prince is here!"
Cai Xing was running to collect things in the courtyard when he caught a glimpse of Yun Ji running in with a carefree stride.
Third prince?
Bai Yanqing only felt that her head was buzzing again. Finally, Yun Ji didn't come to Chuxiu Palace very often these days. Bai Yanqing was still lucky. Why is he here again now?
Now that Yun Ji is here, it is natural that Bai Yanqing cannot turn away people thousands of miles away. After all, she is now in the palace, living under someone else's roof. Even if she doesn't want to, she has to welcome him with a smile.
"Miss Bai, look quickly, what did this prince bring you?"
Yun Ji, as always, shouted into Bai Yanqing's room at the top of his lungs.
Yun Ji's voice not only called out Bai Yanqing, but also called out Ji Nanyan.
"I've met the third prince!"
Ji Nan smoked her body and bowed to Yun Ji.
Yun Ji didn't have a good expression when he saw Ji Nanyan. He responded lightly and ran towards Bai Yanqing quickly.
"I've met the third prince!"
Although the brothers Bai Yanqing and Yun Ji have known each other for a long time, now that she is in the palace and under the eyes of everyone, she still has to abide by the rules in the palace. In terms of etiquette, no one can criticize her at all.
go.
Yun Ji bent down and stretched out his hand to help Bai Yanqing twice. Bai Yanqing didn't show any pretense and stood up straight.
Ji Nanyan on the side looked embarrassed. In the game between the three of them, Ji Nanyan lost before he even came on the stage.
"Quick, take a look, do you still like it?"
Yun Ji ordered the palace attendant behind him to hold up a tray. There was a set of clothes neatly placed on it.
"This is……"
Bai Yanqing was puzzled. Did Yun Ji bring her clothes?
"Three days later, my father will hold a banquet. I see that you don't have many decent clothes, so I specially ordered someone to cut them for you! Don't be too grateful to me!"
Yun Ji raised his head, looking extremely proud. He also seemed to be a child waiting for reward. His actions were childish and yet revealed a bit of heart-warming cuteness!
Bai Yanqing looked at the set of clothes and felt warm in her heart. Although this Yun Ji was a bit unreliable, he was indeed very caring about his own affairs.
"Don't say you don't want it. If you don't want it, I won't have anyone else to give it to! I can only throw it away. Are you willing to part with such beautiful clothes?"
Seeing that Bai Yanqing remained silent, Yun Ji thought she was going to refuse again, so he became anxious and spoke quickly.
“Some people really don’t know how lucky they are despite being blessed.”
Ji Nanyan was so jealous that her eyes almost turned red. How could this Bai Yanqing be so good? Was she worthy of being treated with such devotion by the third prince?
"Thank you so much, Third Prince!"
Bai Yanqing winked at Cai Xing, who hurried forward and took over the clothes.
"That's right!"
Yun Ji was very happy. He thought that Bai Yanqing would reject it again this time, but unexpectedly, she actually accepted it! This made him a little surprised!
only……
"Collect stars, silver notes!"
Bai Yanqing shouted to Cai Xing behind him.
When Cai Xing heard this, he hurriedly took out a few banknotes from his wallet!
What does this mean?
Yun Ji was stunned!
"The third prince's kindness is something that my daughter will not be able to live up to. But... the third prince has been kind to my daughter many times, and I have nothing to repay. Let's just treat this piece of clothing as... the daughter bought it for His Highness! In this way, it will be easier."
If a person with a bad intention makes irresponsible remarks about my daughter behind his back, he will take advantage of His Highness, right?"
What Bai Yanqing said was polite and polite, neither humble nor arrogant, with the attitude of clearing both money and money!
this……
"This prince will be short of your money? Who do you look down on?"
Yun Ji was a little worried! Is the eldest lady of the Bai family less intelligent than other girls?
If a girl from other families could receive a gift from the prince, she would be so happy that she would kowtow to express her gratitude. She would break her head and thank her ancestors for eight generations! The eldest lady of the Bai family was lucky enough to actually throw out a few banknotes.
Come here, you still have a completely clear attitude, as if you are afraid of having any relationship with the prince!
What a great job!
Yun Ji was already so angry with Bai Yanqing that he was speechless!
"The third prince has no official position and relies solely on the palace's monthly schedule. Come to think of it, he doesn't have much money at his disposal. How can I bear the heart to take advantage of His Highness again and again?"
Bai Yanqing persuaded Yun Ji to accept the banknote.
"You...you...what do you mean? Are you implying that this prince is poor?"
Yun Ji was really angry now!
"No, no, no, I didn't mean it that way! Your Highness, you have misunderstood!"
Seeing that Yun Ji was serious, Bai Yanqing felt that her head hurt even more. Why didn't this guy listen to others' advice?
"Do you want love? If you don't want it, just throw it away!"
Yun Ji was really annoyed this time. After he said a word, he ran away without looking back!
Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing looked at each other, really wondering what kind of anger Yun Ji had!
"Tsk tsk tsk, the eldest lady of the Bai family is really... extraordinary!"
Ji Nanyan almost didn’t laugh out loud after watching a good show!
Yun Ji and Bai Yanqing broke up, wasn't that what Ji Nanyan wanted?
Bai Yanqing was too lazy to pay attention to Ji Nanyan! She and Cai Xing took the set of clothes sent by Yun Ji back to the house, unfolded them and looked at them carefully! It must be said that this set of clothes was very consistent with Bai Yanqing's usual dressing style.
style!
The skirt is made of goose-yellow brocade, and gold and silver threads as thin as hair are embroidered into golden and silver chrysanthemums and flying luan on branches. The stamens are embellished with small pearls, which complement the gold and silver threads, making it elegant and delicate.
expensive.
"This clothes looks... quite expensive!"
Bai Yanqing smacked her mouth, but she still felt that she had taken advantage of Yun Ji!
"The third prince treats the young lady really well!"
Cai Xing couldn't help but sigh! I'm afraid an ordinary family would not be able to afford these clothes if they lived frugally all their lives!
"No, no, I still think it's too expensive!"
After thinking about it, Bai Yanqing still felt that the clothes were too expensive.
What's the saying? No reward for no merit! Bai Yanqing and Yun Ji had not reached that stage yet, but she still felt a little sorry for accepting such expensive clothes from him in private!
"Let's go to the garden and find the eldest prince!"
After much thought, Bai Yanqing decided to ask Yunqi for help!
"Walk!"
Bai Yanqing took Cai Xing and said hello to the steward aunt of Chuxiu Palace, then ran to the place where Yun Qi used to fly kites.
Sure enough, Yunqi is here! But today, he didn't fly a kite!
"See the First Prince!"
Bai Yanqing and Cai Xing walked up to Yun Qi and bowed.
"Sister Bai is here?"
Yunqi felt happy when he saw it was Bai Yanqing, and his eyes were sparkling.
"Why aren't the eldest prince flying a kite today? What are you doing?"
When Bai Yanqing saw Yun Qi, she wondered what the palace mates were doing, so she asked curiously.
"It's so boring in the palace. I was discussing with them to prepare fishing rods. I heard... there are many precious fish in the pond in my father's imperial garden!"
Yun Qi leaned against Bai Yanqing and whispered. He looked like a child playing clever tricks!
"Your Highness wants to go fishing?"
Bai Yanqing thought it was funny. The eldest prince was really boring. Every day, he was either flying kites or thinking about other fun things.
"Yes!"
Yunqi nodded vigorously and replied.
"My little girl can help His Highness make fishing rods, but can Your Highness also do me a... small favor?"
Bai Yanqing looked at Yun Qi with a smile, her eyes full of calculations.
"Can!"
Yunqi patted his chest and assured.
Seeing this, Bai Yanqing quickly explained the purpose of his visit. Yun Qi frowned, seeming very embarrassed!
"Your Highness, think about it, those clothes are so expensive, and the Third Prince must have wasted a lot of money, right? He is your biological brother, and he will definitely not be able to offend you. If you come forward, he will definitely be willing to accept it.
My little girl’s banknote!”
Bai Yanqing continued to coax Yun Qi.
"Well... what the Bai family sister said seems to make sense!"
Yun Qi tilted his head and thought for a long time, feeling that Bai Yanqing was right!
"Your Highness, you see, my daughter can't run around in the palace without being criticized. How about... my daughter will give you the banknote, and you can take my daughter's place and bring it to the third prince, okay?"
Bai Yanqing was really good at coaxing people, and she kept Yun Qi stunned for a while.
Yun Qi nodded and agreed. So, Bai Yanqing hurriedly asked Cai Xing to take out a few banknotes, and then personally stuffed them into Yun Qi's hands.
"Then... I have kept my promise and will help His Highness make fishing rods now!"
Bai Yanqing imitated Yun Qi and patted her chest, looking like she was keeping her promise!
In fact, you can buy ready-made fishing rods in shops outside. However, Yunqi is stubborn and insists on making it by himself. Then Bai Yanqing can only risk his life to accompany the gentleman.
Bai Yanqing first found a bamboo pole and asked the palace servants to help him sharpen it and polish it smoothly to prevent the bamboo pole from pricking his hands. Then he found a fishing wheel, a fishing line as thin as a hair, a fishhook, etc., and assembled them one by one.
Throw the assembled fishing rod out, and rotate the fishing wheel in the direction of the fishing line to make the fishing line longer and longer! When you want to take it back, turn the fishing wheel inward and you can take in the line.
!
Yun Qi stood aside, staring at Bai Yanqing's small and white fingers, in a daze!
"The eldest prince, the eldest prince!"
Bai Yanqing shouted several times, and Yun Qi just came back to his senses! He looked at the fishing rod in Bai Yanqing's hand, and his expression of joy was beyond words!
"Sister Bai, your hands are so skillful!"
Yunqi opened his mouth innocently and expressed appreciation.
Bai Yanqing smiled. Shouldn't he praise the fishing rod for making it well?
"Eldest Prince, where did the jade bracelet that you brought to my daughter from Tuo Caixing a few days ago come from?"
While Bai Yanqing was playing with the fishing rod in his hand, he suddenly spoke, which caught Yun Qi off guard. He was stunned and did not speak.