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

Today, the beauties in Chuxiu Palace saw something strange. First, Shi Nanxi, who was attending the prince's birthday banquet, fell and came back early. After a while, Shi Rongyue also came back.

Compared to Shi Nanxi, everyone is more concerned about Shi Rongyue. Her identity is basically tacitly known now, and everyone knows that Shi Rongyue is the designated Crown Princess.

And today is the birthday banquet of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He must be the center of attention and have enjoyed great glory. But I didn't expect him to come back early, and look distraught.

She didn't even look at the beauties in the courtyard, and even ignored the greetings from Nanny Yang and Nanny Zhang, and went straight back to the house.

It's shocking and makes people wonder.

If Nanny Yang hadn't stopped Zixia and realized that Shi Rongyue had left early only because she was worried about Shi Nanxi, everyone would have thought that she had been kicked out of the banquet for being rude.

But even with Zixia's explanation, everyone was still skeptical, worried about why Shi Nanxi looked so distraught?

So during the break, everyone gathered in groups of three or four and talked in low voices.

"You guys said that Da Gege Shi really came back early just because she was worried about Er Gege Shi, but I don't think that's the case!"

"I think so too. It looks like he was hit hard. Did nothing else happen at the prince's birthday party?"

"You mean..." The voice became quieter.

Not far away, Li Jiaming's eyes flickered slightly.

At this time, he whispered:

"Cousin, do you think that Da Gege Shi really left the table early because she was worried about Er Gege Shi?"

"How is that possible?" Suochu Luo Jiahui sneered, "That guy just likes to pretend. How could he delay his future for Shi Nanxi?"

"Then what happened? Could it be that, as others have guessed, something happened at the prince's birthday banquet that caused Princess Shi to leave early?"

It would be better if I was really rude or offended an important person.

Suochu Luo Jiahui raised her eyebrows, her tone full of gloating:

"I guess the birthday gift I prepared was not liked by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he felt embarrassed, so he said he came back to visit Princess Shi Er."

This reason is quite reasonable. Under the big tree on the other side, Xitana Gege held her handkerchief and whispered:

"Many people say that there is another reason why Princess Shi came back early. What do you think it is?"

Tong Jia Wanru curled her lips:

"The reason is unclear, but it's definitely not simple." She is just the designated Crown Princess, and she hasn't really become the Crown Princess yet, but she's already showing off her status everywhere.

"What do you think, Sister Nala?" Xitana Gege looked at Ulanala Hesui who had been silent.

Ulanala Hesui pursed her lips:

"My sister thinks there may be other reasons, but they may not be what everyone thinks."

What? Words that are disrespectful or offend the nobles?

A hint of deep thought flashed across Xitana Gege's eyes.

"Oh, why did my sister say that?"

Ulanala Hesui shook his head:

"It's just intuition."

Everyone was talking here. Hongying, who was passing by in the corridor carrying a copper basin, heard what was said and quickly went into the house. The room was extremely quiet.

She glanced at the Second Princess who was sitting by the window reading a book with one hand, then looked at the bunk bed with the bed curtains drawn, and pursed her lips. It was obvious that the Second Princess was the patient, but the First Princess came back and asked the Second Princess to give up the bed without saying a word.

Now I understand more and more what Ergege said: people who appear to be good to you in every way may not really be doing that for you.

Thinking that I was not moving slowly, I gently placed the hot water on the table. However, no matter how gently I placed it, the copper basin still made a little noise.

The next moment, Shi Rongyue's irritable and sharp voice came from inside the tent:

"Can you be quiet? You can't even take a break!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the inner room suddenly became as quiet as a cold pond.

Hongying was startled and her face turned pale. Shi Nanxi glanced at the bed curtain, then at Hongying, and patted her hands soothingly.

Meeting the Second Princess's soothing gaze, Hongying finally relaxed a little.

Then he thought of what he had just heard outside and was about to report it, but then he remembered something else and glanced at the bed curtains.

Seeing this, Shi Nanxi gave Hongying a look, and the master and servant tiptoed out of the door. In the corner, Zixia first glanced at the bed curtain, then looked at the disappearing Second Princess and her servant, feeling extremely envious.

It would be great if she was serving the Second Princess. Thinking of this and what she had seen today, her heart was filled with panic and fear.

After going out, Hongying leaned over and told the Second Princess what she had just heard. After hearing this, Shi Nanxi held her handkerchief, thinking about something.

At this time, someone called Shi Nanxi:

"Princess Shi Er?"

The speaker looked behind Shi Nanxi, but didn't see Shi Rongyue. He rolled his eyes and asked tentatively:

"Why did you come out? I heard that your arm was injured. Are you okay? Where's Princess Shi?"

When Shi Nanxi heard this, she remembered Hongying's words just now, and her heart moved, so she went to meet him. Someone who saw this scene quickly took the opportunity to gather around.

In the end, after everyone's indirect questioning, the truth about Shi Nanxi was soon revealed.

Only then did they realize that Da Gege Shi was indeed just worried that Er Gege Shi would come back early, and contrary to what they had guessed, not only did she not behave rudely or offend the noble at the banquet, she also made a big splash.

As soon as the words came out, Suochao Luo Jiahui on the periphery refuted loudly with an expression of disbelief:

"No way! You lied!"

The scene suddenly went quiet, Shi Nanxi was startled, and Hongying, who was standing by, said:

"My servant's master did not lie. The gift was presented in front of everyone. It will spread quickly and it will be obvious whether I lied or not."

Indeed, even if they were lying, they couldn't tell such a lie that would be easily exposed. Everyone started discussing in a low voice again.

"I didn't expect that Princess Shi could actually paint Western paintings. I've never even heard of them. She's amazing. No wonder she was chosen..."

The rest of the words were not clear yet, but everyone understood it. At this time, someone said:

"The eldest princess Shi was unexpected, but the second princess Shi, who looked inconspicuous, was very clever. She actually thought of sending two red eggs as a birthday gift. Not only did she win the favor of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, she also won the Emperor's favor. It's really amazing!"

As soon as this was said, someone immediately echoed:

"Yeah, yeah, it's incredible!"

Shi Nanxi's face turned red and she wanted to explain something, but no one gave her a chance. When Suochao Luo Jiahui saw this, her eyes were almost burning with anger.

I couldn't help but shrilly:

"Girl Shi, why are you being so modest? You are such a hidden talent! You actually thought of giving red eggs as a birthday gift!"

The scene was quiet again. Now Shi Nanxi finally had the chance to explain. Her face flushed and she waved her hands in panic.

"No, no, it's not what I wanted to give as a birthday gift. My gift was prepared by my elder sister. No, it was..."

"Oh, so it was prepared by Princess Shi!" At this time, Socho Luo Jiahui suddenly replied loudly. No one else expected that there was such an inside story.

When Wenxi walked in with the whisk in his arms, he heard these words. His steps paused, and the next moment he swung the whisk, his eyes fell on Shi Nanxi, and then he looked at her arm that was being dragged by one hand.

"Is this the Second Princess Shi? I am Wenxi, the personal eunuch of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I heard from the First Princess Shi that you had returned early due to a fall, and she was worried about you and came back to see you. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was worried that you needed help, so he asked me to come and see you."

Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi walked over with a look of panic on her face.

"I, I am Princess Shi Er. I didn't expect to disturb His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It's all because I accidentally broke my arm. My elder sister has returned. She was relieved to see that I was fine, but she felt a little dizzy and is resting now."

Wenxi was shocked: "Is Princess Shi seriously injured?"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was very interested in this person, and the two gifts that pleased His Royal Highness the Crown Prince very much were actually from Princess Shi. Even he changed his opinion of her.

Shi Nanxi shook her head and whispered:

"I was resting in bed before I went out."

Wenxi thought for a moment and said:

"Since the eldest princess is resting, I will not disturb her any longer and will return to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince first."

"Father-in-law, walk slowly."

Watching Wenxi disappear at the door, Shi Nanxi no longer stayed in the courtyard, but before entering the house, she curled the corners of her mouth slightly.

It is impolite not to reciprocate. Shi Rongyue, I didn't lie. You should take responsibility for your own actions!