Wueryun is dressed up today, and the red brocade dress makes her look even more radiant and beautiful.
She seemed to have forgotten her past with Lin Yiwan and said enthusiastically, "The Marquis's wife is here. Thank you for your kindness in attending my coming-out banquet. Please take a seat!"
A maid in brocade clothes brought a stool over and asked Lin Yiwan and Sang Qiutang to sit down.
At this time, many noble ladies came one after another, including Cao Aiwen.
Su Zining was still by her side, looking like a bullied young wife.
Lin Yiwan's gaze shifted away from them and looked elsewhere.
Wueryun said happily, "I am delighted that you have come to my coming-out banquet. Let's start by looking at the gifts, and then enjoy the most beautiful song and dance feast of our Li Kingdom!"
"Okay!" Everyone responded in unison.
Wu Eryun winked at Jinyi Nanny, who then stepped forward and said, "Let's start with the seat on the left. This is Meng Yunshang, the daughter of the current Left Prime Minister!"
Meng Yunshang bowed generously and asked the maid behind her to hand over the gift box with both hands.
Nanny Jinyi opened it first, and saw a jade ruyi as long as an adult's arm.
Meng Yunshang said respectfully, "Ruyi symbolizes good fortune. I wish Your Highness, the Princess, good luck and happiness!"
Wueryun immediately revealed a bright smile: "Miss Meng is really good at talking. From now on, you will be my friend. I will also give you an ice crystal bracelet from my country of Li in return. When you wear it, you will feel very cool!"
Nanny Jinyi took out an exquisite little box and handed it to the little maid behind Meng Yunshang.
Then came several noble ladies, all of whom presented similar gifts.
Soon it was Lin Yiwan's turn. The brocade maid walked quickly up to her and said, "Madam Hou, it's time to open your gift box!"
She nodded: "Okay, thank you, Ma'am!"
Nanny Jinyi took the box and subconsciously opened it.
Lin Yiwan suddenly held her hand: "Mammy, you have to be mentally prepared. This gift I give you is a little different from others!"
Nanny Jinyi blinked in confusion: "Isn't this the box from the Jinlou? I guess the Marquis's wife also bought it from the Jinlou?"
After hearing this, Wueryun couldn't help rolling his eyes.
She thought to herself that Lin Yiwan was so casual in giving a gift that she didn't even change the packaging box.
Forget it. I already have a personal grudge against her. It’s already great that I can trick her into coming here. Why should I expect her to give me any good gifts?
She ordered impatiently: "Don't waste time, open it quickly and be done with it!"
Nanny Jinyi received her instructions and opened the box without hesitation.
"Ah!" She screamed subconsciously, and couldn't hold the box in her hand steadily, so she dropped it directly to the ground.
The doll covered in dog blood fell out, and the silver needles on it were dazzling.
Wueryun jumped up in shock. Oh my god, Lin Yiwan is too crazy. She actually gave him a cursed doll in public?
Is she courting death like this?
It won’t be a big pit, right?
She quickly urged Jinyi Nanny: "Hurry up and take a look. Whose appearance is that cursed doll? Hurry!"
Jinyi Ma Ma suppressed her nausea and took the doll in her hands. When she was sure that it was very similar to Wueryun, she gritted her teeth and said, "Princess, it looks just like you!"
Wu Eryun threw his head back and laughed: "Lin Yiwan, you really are courting death!"
The surrounding noble ladies also began to whisper, especially Cao Aiwen, who said angrily, "Your Highness, the Marquis's wife is so disrespectful to you and damaging the relationship between the two countries. You must punish her severely to set an example for others!"
Su Zining also spoke up: "Yes, Your Highness, you will be the emperor's concubine in the future. The Marquis's wife actually sent you a cursed doll to marry. This is an unforgivable crime!"
Wu Eryun turned to look at Lin Yiwan, "Madam Hou, what else do you have to say? You gave this princess a cursed doll in public, and you will be killed without mercy!"
Lin Yiwan said calmly, "Your Highness, do you think I would be so foolish as to run to you and die?"
Wueryun also found it strange. Isn't Lin Yiwan very smart? How could she make such a low-level mistake?
But no matter what, she finally had a reason to punish her.
She didn't hesitate any longer and said quickly, "It's true that you were disrespectful to this princess. Come, drag her away and give her fifty lashes first!"
Seeing the guards rushing forward, Lin Yiwan spoke without hesitation: "Your Highness, are you sure you want to disregard the diplomatic relations between our two countries and be the first to hit me with a stick?"
Wu Eryun sneered: "You gave this princess a cursed doll and disregarded the diplomatic relations between our two countries. What's wrong with this princess beating you?"
Lin Yiwan said coldly, "This isn't a gift I prepared for you. I sent it to you so that I can thoroughly investigate who is driving a wedge between our two countries. If she can send you a cursed doll this time, then next time, she might let the princess die in my dynasty!"
"Princess, you are so hasty in punishing me. Could it be that you really don't come here sincerely to marry?"
A trace of guilt flashed across Wueryun's face. She clenched her fists and said, "How could I not come here sincerely to marry? Lin Yiwan, you clearly did something wrong, yet you're still trying to make excuses!"
Lin Yiwan shook her head. "I'm not trying to quibble. I'm really thinking about Her Royal Highness. I can't let you be branded as someone who doesn't want a marriage alliance!"
Wueryun really wanted to refute, you are talking nonsense!
But she didn't dare!
Because she really doesn't want to marry!
If she were to punish Lin Yiwan without caring about the consequences, it would indeed arouse other people's suspicion.
She took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll give you a chance to find out. Tell me, who has the guts to replace the gift you prepared?"
Lin Yiwan looked around: "Everyone here is a suspect!"
Cao Aiwen immediately retorted, "Madam Hou, you've gone too far. You clearly did something wrong, and you're deliberately seeking revenge on Her Royal Highness, yet why are you involving innocent people?"
Lin Yiwan said with a sharp look in her eyes, "No one else said anything, but Miss Cao refuted it. Could it be that you are the culprit?"
Cao Aiwen shook his head in panic and denied: "No, I'm not, I would never do such a thing!"
Lin Yiwan said calmly, "I think you have a motive. After all, if I die, you won't have to pay back the thirty thousand taels of silver you owe me, which would be of great benefit to you!"
Cao Aiwen gritted his teeth and interrupted: "Stop slandering me!"
Lin Yiwan didn't hesitate any longer and quickly said, "Since everyone has no objections, let's begin the investigation of the murderer. I'm a very cautious person, so when I left, I smeared tracing powder on the real gift. This powder will reveal its color when it enters water, and anyone who touches it will leave a mark on their fingers. Please wash your hands in the copper basin!"
Cao Aiwen subconsciously looked at Wueryun: "Your Highness, are you going to let her disrupt your coming-of-age banquet?"
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