CHAPTER 183 (1): A CERTAIN WOMAN IS ANGERED TO DEATH
Ning Anlian had been excited when she heard that she would be the one to represent Nanzhao on a grand stage, and showcase the soft beauty of Nanzhaoâs women. It was always Ning Rulan in the past. I have been looking forward to it for so long, and it is finally my time. From now on, everything about Ning Rulan will be forgotten, and I will become the new light of everyoneâs eyes after I amaze the rulers of the other nations with my best.
But at an important time like this, that lowly maidservant called Su Xi-er has injured my ankle!
Ning Anlian didnât care about her image and directly ordered the imperial guards. âAs the Eldest Imperial Princess, this Princess orders you to capture this lowly maidservant!â
Her voice was loud and sharp, forcing the imperial guards into an awkward situation as they looked towards Su Xi-er. Although Ning Anlian is the Eldest Imperial Princess, she is Prince Haoâs maidservant. If we arrest her, Prince Hao definitely wonât be happy.
We canât afford to stir up trouble at a time like this, but if we donât capture her, we wonât be able to explain to the Eldest Imperial Princess. Knowing her temper...
Su Xi-er showed a bright smile that was just right. If she smiled a bit more, it would look too coquettish; if she smiled a bit less, it would look too ordinary. Her smile was perfect to show her innocence and charm.
All the guards in the Imperial Guard Army were stunned by this smile, completely forgetting about Ning Anlianâs order.
Ning Anlian was exasperated and smashed the teacup next to her onto the ground, the ear-piercing sound of it shattering echoing in the otherwise quiet room. âYou dare to not follow this Princessâ order?â
Su Xi-er chose this moment to begin speaking. âEldest Imperial Princess, today is Nanzhaoâs state banquet, and every move you make represents the nation itself. Carelessly smashing a teacup on the ground in your rage; using your status to suppress the imperial guards; are you truly fit to be the Eldest Imperial Princess with such an unreasonable personality? â
Each word was softly spoken, but enunciated clearly for all to hear. Ning Anlianâs face was pale with anger as she raised her hand to shakily point a finger at Su Xi-er. âA lowly maidservant talking like that to this Princess; who gave you the courage?â
âThis servant judges by the person. Besides, as the Eldest Imperial Princess of Nanzhao, you canât order a servant who is from Beimin. I will have to ask the Imperial Guard Army to immediately take the Eldest Imperial Princess back to her repose palace.â Su Xi-erâs words were clear and concise. In terms of their bearing, everyone felt that she was far more superior to Ning Anlianâs.
When Ning Anlian saw the imperial guards look towards her, her heart sank. They didnât listen to my order, but listened to a lowly maidservant!
Su Xi-er looked at Ning Anlian and knew that she was exasperated, so she decided to fan the flames. âEldest Imperial Princess, I urge you to quell your internal fire. You will need to dance at tonightâs state banquet. You are still angry at this servant, but your ankle canât wait. It is already swollen, and if it doesnât get treated soon, your dance tonightâŠâ
When Ning Anlian heard this, she immediately forgot about having the imperial guards arrest Su Xi-er. Instead, she hurried to instruct Piao Xu. âHurry and help this Princess onto the horse carriage to get medical treatment. We canât ruin the big event.â
Piao Xu went up immediately. Although her face was still painfully stinging, she still helped Ning Anlian onto the horse carriage respectfully.
The room was soon emptied out, leaving only Su Xi-er standing by the window with a trace of a smile on her face, watching the horse carriage move away. Even if the imperial physician treats her, it is still no use. I nimbly kicked Ning Anlian on the side of her ankle when I struck her.
Sheâll still be able to bear it for now, but weâll see how she can dance when the banquet rolls around tonight. When Su Xi-er thought of this, a subtle glint flickered across her eyes.