Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

Before leaving, he declared that he would not let anything happen to Qingfeng.

Qingfeng was so moved by what he heard that his eyes welled up with tears. Even as a eunuch, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Qingfeng quickly came to his senses and knelt down to bow, saying, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."

"Yes, get up. From today onwards, you will be the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, in charge of all matters in the Crown Prince's palace. Once the Crown Prince comes of age, you will assist him in handling national affairs."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

After the person left, Sanfu was somewhat puzzled.

"Your Majesty, this servant is somewhat puzzled. Why did you suddenly promote Lord Qingfeng today?"

Jiang Xuan Yan curved his lips into a smile, picked up his brush, and continued writing furiously with his head down. After a long while, he said softly.

"The crown prince resembles his mother, but excessive rigidity can easily lead to breakage."

He sighed deeply and said slowly.

"Although Qingfeng is Song Hanchuan's man, he is tactful and adept at social maneuvering, yet he has his own bottom line. It would be a good thing for Nian'er to have someone like him."

"He has watched Nian'er grow up since childhood and has genuinely loved Nian'er and Hua'er. He should be promoted."

For some reason, the way Jiang Xuan Yan said these words always gave San Fu the feeling that he was making arrangements for his death.

I was puzzled, but I didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Time flew by, and soon it was time for the banquet prepared by Jiang Qingyi.

Early in the morning, Jiang Xuanyan sent people to deliver the Purple Cloud Fairy Robe, a tribute from the foreign kingdom, along with a matching Cloud Brocade Cloak and a box full of hairpins and jewelry.

Shen Ningzhu glanced at it and said she understood, then asked Fuling and Shaoyao to help her pack.

When everything was almost done tidying up, Liu Zhiyi arrived at the door.

Today she was dressed in a low-key yet luxurious way, wearing a purple gauze dress and a complete set of amethyst headdress. As she walked, the hair ornaments on her head swayed slightly.

She walked with a light step and a serene smile on her face. From a distance, she was like a little sun, dazzling and captivating, bringing joy to anyone who looked at her.

Because of her arrival, the dimly lit boudoir seemed to suddenly become much brighter.

"Zhuzhu, isn't the weather a bit less beautiful today?"

She grumbled under her breath, but her face remained all smiles.

"It seems even the heavens dislike that damned princess. Look, yesterday the sky was clear and blue, but today, as soon as her banquet begins, the sky turns gloomy."

If Jiang Qingyi hadn't come knocking on her door time and time again, sending her invitations, she wouldn't have bothered with her at all.

Shen Ningzhu smiled.

"She's bored and keeps inviting us over. If we don't go, given her personality, she definitely won't give up, and who knows what she'll do next. In that case, we might as well go to the banquet and see what happens."

"We won't be staying here long anyway. Let's go and exchange a few blows with her, deflate her arrogance, and then come back."

Liu Zhiyi smiled and sighed.

"I really don't understand her. She's rich, beautiful, powerful, and influential. If she doesn't cause trouble, how many people in the entire Jiang Kingdom would dare to mess with her?"

"With such good conditions, why are they fixated on us two small fry? I don't know if they've taken the wrong medicine."

Shen Ningzhu smiled.

This is how powerful and wealthy people in ancient times viewed face as more important than anything else.

In her view, she was of noble birth and royalty, yet she had lost face in front of two lowly women, which made her feel that her authority had been challenged.

If I can't get my revenge tenfold or a hundredfold, I won't be able to swallow this anger no matter what.

Because of this, over time, she and her best friend Shen Ningzhu became sworn enemies.

The two rode in the same carriage towards the princess's residence.

Upon entering the residence, they found it already crowded with people. The two best friends didn't say much, and had their maids lead them to their respective seats.

Just then, a eunuch's high-pitched voice announced, "Princess Qingyi has arrived!"

Everyone stood up and saluted.

"Greetings, Princess Qingyi. May the Princess enjoy boundless blessings."

The two best friends followed suit and bent their knees in greeting.

Jiang Qingyi was dressed in a palace gown, her attire so elaborate that one might mistake her for attending a royal banquet.

With a suitable smile on her face, she walked step by step to the center of the crowd, without saying "No need for formalities." Instead, she walked up to Shen Ningzhu in a friendly manner and stood opposite her.

"Miss Shen, it's been a long time."

"Hearing that you have returned to the capital, I thought that since we have known each other for a while, we should get together. The flower viewing banquet last time was specially organized by me for you."

"I didn't expect you to say you were busy."

"Therefore, I had no choice but to cancel the banquet. Today, you have finally deigned to show up, which means that hard work pays off."

Good grief, he slandered her the moment they met, trying to intimidate her?

A noblewoman nearby immediately scoffed coldly.

“Princess, you are of noble birth and noble status. Why should you lower yourself to elevate her? She is a shameless little hussy who is not even worthy to carry your shoes.”

"Exactly, look at her seductive appearance, I could smell her stench from far away."

"What right does this vermin have to come to the Princess's mansion and attend your banquet?"

"Who gave her the courage to come up here and embarrass herself in such a situation?"

"Princess, you should send her away quickly! You've forgotten, she's a notorious harlot. Staying with someone like that might bring bad luck."

Jiang Qingyi pretended to be in a difficult position.

"This……"

"Everyone may have misunderstood. Miss Shen may have just been young and naive before."

"It's been several years since we last met. I think she might have reformed. Let's give this princess some face and let Miss Shen stay?"

Everyone immediately praised Jiang Qingyi for her compassionate heart, while simultaneously criticizing Shen Ningzhu.

Shen Ningzhu secretly raised her eyebrows, and decided to stop pretending and slowly straightened up.

Beside her, Jiang Qingyi's maid shouted loudly.

"How dare you! My princess has not yet given the order. Who gave you permission to get up?"

Liu Zhiyi spoke coldly.

"As the princess just said, Zhuzhu and I were invited to this banquet by her three or four requests."

"But upon meeting, they made us kneel down and bow, and didn't say 'No need for formalities' for a long time. What's going on? Is this a show of force?"

Everyone present looked rather grim.

It's best to keep this to yourself; why would a good person just say it out loud?

Jiang Qingyi almost lost her composure and said stiffly, "Look at my memory, I've completely forgotten about this. It's my fault, everyone please get up."

"Thank you, Princess."

Everyone stood up.

This little episode just passed.

Surrounded by maids and servants, Jiang Qingyi quickly took her seat at the head of the table.

The banquet began with the arrival of the host.

Shen Ningzhu noticed that Jiang Qingyi seemed somewhat restless, her gaze frequently sweeping towards the banquet entrance, as if she were waiting for something.

The two best friends exchanged a glance, knowing that there would definitely be more trouble to come later.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before a commotion arose behind us.