Since they are all worn by the Qing Dynasty, you might as well be bold and choose Kangxi!

Chapter 28: Crisis Reappears, Diverted with a Clever Strategy

Inside the palace, Concubine Ping sat on the main seat, and the Crown Prince sat in the first seat to her left. When she saw the two sisters coming in together, she immediately greeted them:

"Hurry up and sit down. You must have felt cold just now. Why don't you serve tea quickly?"

The two sisters Shi Nanxi thanked them and then sat down.

But just as Shi Nanxi sat down, she felt a gaze, and the next moment she heard Concubine Ping say:

"This must be Princess Shi Er, right? I live in Changchun Palace, not far from Chuxiu Palace. I've always heard of Princess Shi Da before, but this is the first time I've heard of Princess Shi Er."

As he spoke, he looked up and down at Heather Brook:

"She really is as quiet and well-behaved as the rumors say. She is really similar to me when I was in the boudoir."

Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi immediately pulled her handkerchief with a look of panic on her face, and said flatteredly:

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. How can I compare with you?"

Concubine Ping picked up the teacup to hide her contemptuous expression. She had only made up an excuse, but this person actually took it seriously. She didn't even realize how timid and cowardly she looked like she was.

Shi Rongyue, who was standing by, saw Shi Nanxi's petty look and knew that it would be impossible for her to attract the prince's attention.

So he interrupted with a smile:

"Don't be surprised, Madam. When I was at home, my second sister liked to hide in the house and read books. She was very quiet and well-behaved. But because she had a bad health since she was a child and grew up on the farm, she didn't see many people, so she was a little timid. What she meant was that it was her great honor to have a little bit of Madam."

The prince opposite watched with interest as Shi Rongyue protected her sister, like an old hen protecting her chicks.

Concubine Ping paused while holding the teacup. The next moment, she put down the teacup with a normal expression and wiped her lips with a handkerchief. After putting it down, she looked back and forth between the Shi Nanxi sisters and suddenly said with emotion:

"The relationship between the eldest and second princess is so good that it reminds me of my elder sister. I was only four years old at that time and went to the palace to pay my respects to my elder sister. My elder sister brought me many delicious and fun things. In the blink of an eye, seventeen years have passed."

Humph, that bitch was pregnant with the prince at the time, but she was handed over to the nanny after just a few words, as if she was afraid that she would harm her.

In the end, she was not blessed and died during childbirth.

When the Crown Prince heard Concubine Ping mention the Empress Dowager whom he had never met, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, and instead, a hint of sadness appeared on his face. He was already handsome and elegant, and this sadness added a bit of melancholy to him, making his appearance even more handsome and outstanding.

But no matter how outstanding he is, it will be invisible to those who don't like him. Shi Rongyue has always been thinking about the icy handsome guy like the Fourth Prince, and is not interested in the melancholy type. But this is a good opportunity.

She immediately looked at Shi Nanxi and gave her a secret wink, indicating that she should quickly take advantage of the opportunity and say some comforting words.

However, Shi Nanxi was like a block of wood. After receiving the other party's gaze, she looked confused and puzzled, as if she did not understand what the other party meant at all.

Shi Rongyue almost vomited blood when she saw this. She couldn't understand this? But the opportunity was rare, so she had to demonstrate it first, and suddenly said:

"Don't be sad, Your Highness. The late Queen has just turned into a star in the sky. She is actually watching Your Highness all the time. You can see her just by looking up."

This was new, and the prince turned his peach blossom eyes straight to Shi Rongyue, with a different kind of brilliance shining in them.

"Gege Shi is right. I am not sad anymore."

Shi Rongyue was now concentrating on teaching Shi Nanxi how to attract the prince's attention, and she didn't even notice the prince's look. When she saw that the prince had taken the bait, she immediately responded:

"I hope your Highness is not sentimental. But speaking of stars, second sister, aren't you the best at stacking stars..."

He winked at Shi Nanxi again, and this time it was more obvious. Shi Nanxi couldn't play dumb anymore, and immediately blushed and whispered:

"Just paper stars made from colored paper..."

After saying this, Shi Rongyue grabbed her hand:

"Those are stars too. Why not show them to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..." Then she looked at the Crown Prince and said, "Although I may look at you as a timid and cowardly person, I am very skillful."

At this time, Yu Guang saw Shi Nanxi's slow pace and hurriedly urged:

"Don't be shy, second sister. Take it out and show it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I think it is very exquisite."

The prince took the opportunity to look at Shi Nanxi. Shi Nanxi's mind was working fast and she deliberately turned her excited face towards Concubine Ping, and then carefully took out the paper star from her sleeve.

"This is it."

The prince had to take a look. He saw that it was a kind of colorful paper star. He had never seen it before. It was indeed very delicate. Then he thought of what Shi Rongyue had just said, that the Empress Dowager had never left her. He couldn't help but show a touch of emotion on his face:

"It's really good. He's a handy man."

Shi Rongyue was overjoyed when she heard this, and was about to continue promoting Shi Nanxi according to the prince's words. At this time, a hint of coldness flashed across Concubine Ping's eyes at the top.

What a clever Shi Rongyue! It turns out that he wanted to take this opportunity to let his second sister see the prince in person and secure a good future for her. He really has a sharp mind.

But you’re dreaming! That bitch harmed her brother and still wants a good future?

"Oh, this paper star looks so exquisite and novel." He asked Xinlian to take it over and said, "I really like it. Can you give it to me, Princess Shi Er?"

Shi Rongyue's words were interrupted, and she watched helplessly as the paper star in Shi Nanxi's hand was taken away by Xinlian and handed to Concubine Ping.

After taking it, Concubine Ping held it in her hand. Looking at the paper stars that were only the size of a fingernail, she wished she could crush them to pieces.

But he looked very pleased.

"It's really good. The prince is right to praise her. She is indeed a skillful person. I just don't know how the second princess came up with the idea of folding this paper star?"

It looks so stupid, but how could anyone come up with such an ingenious paper star?

Shi Nanxi had never been praised before, and her face immediately turned red when she heard it. She "forgot" Shi Rongyue's instructions and said excitedly:

"To answer your Majesty, this is not something I came up with. My elder sister taught me how to fold it."

"Oh, it turns out that the person with the real ingenuity is our Grand Princess Shi!"

Concubine Ping immediately looked at Shi Rongyue meaningfully.

Shi Rongyue had a bad feeling when Concubine Ping asked him why he thought of folding paper stars, but he didn't expect that Shi Nanxi, this idiot, would expose his true colors with just one word of praise.

But when she met Concubine Ping's gaze, she could only resist the urge to vomit blood and said modestly:

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am clumsy and only provided an idea. In the end, it was my second sister who folded the paper stars. My second sister is the one who really made the stars."

However, no matter what Shi Rongyue said, Concubine Ping and the prince beside her all looked at her with admiration.

Shi Nanxi, who was standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did she realize that her back was soaked with sweat and her head was starting to feel dizzy.

Over there, Shi Rongyue was annoyed by the praises from Concubine Ping and the Crown Prince. Seeing that Shi Nanxi looked unhappy, she immediately had an excuse.

"Second sister, what's wrong with you? You look pale, but where do you feel uncomfortable?"

Hearing this, Concubine Ping and the Crown Prince also looked over. Concubine Ping was so furious that she came today to summon Shi Nanxi to "teach" her the rules of the palace.

Unexpectedly, Shi Rongyue came first. She was about to clean up the mess together, but not long after she taught them, the prince arrived and disrupted their plan. Later, Shi Rongyue took the opportunity to seduce the prince.

She also wanted to win the favor of the prince for Shi Nanxi, but she finally foiled her plan.

Now Shi Nanxi's face is pale again. She might faint in front of the prince soon.

Thinking of this, without waiting for Shi Nanxi to answer, he quickly ordered:

"Xinlian, go to the side hall and invite Elder Liu over."

After saying that, he pretended to be worried:

"Second Princess Shi, are you okay? You look very pale. Let Elder Liu take a look. Elder Liu is the father of the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital. He was originally a master of medicine and has been practicing medicine among the people. The emperor specially invited him to diagnose the young prince's pulse. He happens to be next door."

You little bitch, you're not in good health, so don't think of blaming me if anything happens.

However, when Shi Nanxi heard this, she thought it was a good opportunity. Since he was the old father of the original judge, had always been among the people, and was specially invited by Kangxi, it was impossible for him to be bribed. This was a good opportunity to verify the medicine he had drunk before.

He looked flattered and waved his hands repeatedly:

"My lady, I am just feeling a little dizzy. Please take care of me. My little prince is more important. I cannot trouble Mr. Liu."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Old Liu appeared at the door, and he could no longer refuse.

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