Quick Transmigration: Hosts, We're Only Responsible for Counterattacking

Chapter 40 A Lifetime of Glory and Peace (9)

Shen Yun's words gave the young ladies endless motivation, so the palace was extremely lively all afternoon.

In the end, it was Shen Yun who had several old women forcibly drag them away.

It has to be said that Gu Changjin's charm is truly immense.

However, this scene was interpreted by other palace servants as Princess Rong'an becoming cruel and her personality drastically changed after the annulment of the engagement, losing all sense of hierarchy.

Although the imperial concubines were only slightly higher in status than palace maids, they were generally regarded as the emperor's women. The fact that even these imperial concubines could be punished shows how audacious and reckless they were.

Several ministers made subtle remarks during court sessions, but Gu Changjin pretended not to hear them.

However, even with multiple women taking the stage, nothing changed. Of course, Shen Yun didn't think it was her fault. Who said a woman had to be proficient in everything from music and chess to calligraphy and painting? Couldn't she just be a lazy bum who did nothing but eat and wait to die?
Unfortunately, on the day of the Hundred Flowers Banquet, dark clouds gathered and thunder rumbled. Although Shen Yun wanted to cancel the banquet, he still had to carry out the mission.

Nangong sent two maids with Hong Zhaodi into the palace to prevent her from causing trouble there.

In fact, she knew that Hong Zhaodi was not qualified to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet, but the Emperor sent her, probably to vent his anger for Princess Rong'an.

She wore a pink pleated long skirt with butterflies and flowers, over which she wore a pure white undershirt. At her waist was a long belt made of red agate, with a fine pair of mandarin duck pendants hanging below. Her shoes were covered with scattered pearls, which, although they were scraps, were still quite valuable.

After a period of treatment, her complexion finally became fairer. With some powder applied, she could blend in with the noble ladies around her, but her overall temperament remained unchanged.

So everyone looked at the beautiful figure sitting at the very top.

Shen Yun was exhausted from the morning. Several palace maids were furious when they learned that Nangong Yu's current future wife was at the Hundred Flowers Banquet. They insisted that their princess outshine all the other beauties at the banquet.

The effect is quite obvious.

A slender, jade-like hand holds a jade cup, while the other hand supports her chin. Her eyes are slightly curved, and her rosy lips seem to still have some wine on them, making her look extremely alluring.

A flower petal-shaped decoration adorned the corner of her eye; her eyes sparkled, and every smile and frown was captivating.

"Is the woman sitting next to that peach-pink peony General Nangong's future wife? She doesn't seem very beautiful." She didn't lower her voice, and almost everyone in the hall could hear her.

This includes Hong Zhaodi, who was marveling at the beauty of the palace.

Her face flushed red as she looked at the person who had spoken.

She looked somewhat familiar, especially her eyes, as if she had seen them somewhere before. She glanced to the side and gritted her teeth, only then realizing that this woman's appearance was somewhat similar to Princess Rong'an, who often came to the Nangong residence to pester her, though she wasn't as stunning.

She was startled, and although she was dissatisfied, she didn't dare to show it.

The speaker was Princess Rouhuan, Shen Yun's half-sister.

There are many princesses in this dynasty, and apart from Shen Yun, only Princess Rou Huan is somewhat favored, mostly because of her appearance.

The late emperor doted on Princess Rong'an, and by extension, he also showed extra care to a daughter who resembled him.

Rouhuan gave a disdainful snort and slowly walked down the steps with the help of a palace maid.

A few raindrops were still falling outside, one or two at a time, hitting the branches and leaves with a clear sound, which had a unique charm.

Hong Zhaodi instinctively shrank back, then straightened her chest again, remembering her current status, but the panic in her expression remained. Rouhuan walked up to her, elegantly extending a finger to lift her chin, "I thought it was something that no one could make Nangong Yu lose his mind, but it turns out it's like this."

With a look of disgust, she withdrew her finger, then took a clean white handkerchief embroidered with plum blossoms from the palace maid's hand. Rouhuan smiled slightly, and then, under everyone's gaze, threw the handkerchief at Hong Zhaodi.

Shen Yun looked slightly embarrassed.

Shouldn't she be the one doing this? The title of "villainous female supporting character" sounds exciting.

The maid sent by the Nangong family quickly tugged at Hong Zhaodi, "This is Princess Rouhuan."

Perhaps because she had spent some time in the capital, or perhaps because of her naturally righteous and indignant personality, she said rather aggressively, "What did my younger sister do wrong to deserve such sarcasm from her older sister?"

Upon hearing this, the usually composed Rouhuan staggered slightly, but in an instant, her face turned as cold as ice. "Sister, ha, you dare to say such a thing?"

Hong Zhaodi said aggrievedly, "I am a county princess bestowed by the Emperor himself."

Shen Yun spoke indifferently, "Rou Huan, go back to your seat. Today is the Hundred Flowers Banquet hosted by me. Do you intend to cause trouble here?"

Her tone was indifferent, yet it inexplicably sent a chill down her spine. Rouhuan glared at Hong Zhaodi with hatred, then reluctantly walked back.

She did this not out of sisterly affection, but to curry favor. It's no exaggeration to say that most of the women in the capital wanted to curry favor with the most favored princess, Gu Rong'an.

“Hong…” “What was her title again?” Shen Yun asked the system inwardly.

The system hesitated for a moment, then said, "[Deok-sook. This shouldn't be considered helping the host, right?]"

"Princess Deshu, please don't be offended. Rouhuan has been spoiled since childhood, so she often says inappropriate things."

The maidservant beside her quickly whispered something in Hong Zhaodi's ear, and then Hong Zhaodi subtly expressed that she was in the wrong.

Despite his dissatisfaction, he didn't dare to voice it directly.

Those who come here today are all well-known ladies from prominent families in the capital, or women whose poetic talent and wisdom are widely admired.

Among them, Hong Zhaodi's appearance was not outstanding, but it was still acceptable. After all, she was a person with great fortune. Although the noble ladies did not like her, several palace maids looked at her with great enthusiasm.

“In previous years, I always started with playing the zither and music. This time, why don’t we try something new?”

A woman in a pale yellow dress asked curiously, "Does Your Highness have any interesting ideas?"

"It's not that it's new, but I just feel that more outstanding people should be known to everyone."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood: they would choose someone to replace Princess Rong'an and begin the process.

It is indeed a fresh and delightful idea.

Among these people, not all noble ladies are exceptionally talented; some come from families with mediocre backgrounds. However, if they gain fame because of this, both they and their entire families will benefit greatly.

Kids are so cute!
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