The sudden scream startled everyone.
They all simultaneously turned to look at the door to the back. It was the door that connected the main hall to the backyard.
"What happened?" Nan Luo asked in a low voice.
Feng Ao Kuai shook his head as his hand gripped the cup of tea tighter. From the bottom of his heart, he hoped that it was not Nan Hua.
"Xiao Yan, find out what happened."
"Yes, Master."
Xiao Yan, who was following from a certain distance and didn't dare to get close, quickly obeyed. Other people inside also sent their servants to inquire what had happened at the backyard.
Right now, the atmosphere was very tense.
...
*not long ago*
Shangguan Die and Princess Yue was still having debate with each other. The other ladies were also busy talking with their respective circle. Not a single one of them wished to get involved with others whom they were not close with.Điscover new chapters at novelhall.com
Nan Hua was enjoying the silence as she watched the other people's action.
For example, there was a concubine daughter who was mocked at the side but she couldn't do anything to fight back. For those with lower position, they had to make sure that they were careful with what they said and did.
If they didn't, it would be very bad.
There were also several other noble ladies who were fighting against each other.
Some of them were enjoying talking and gossiping.
Princess Yue looked at the servant coldly. "Did you put shrimp into the soup?"
"T...This servant didn't know..."
"Call the head cook." Princess Yue looked at her hand in annoyance. She felt very itchy but she knew that she couldn't scratch it. Not to mention, her face would be filled with rash if she didn't eat medicine soon enough. "Bring my medicine."
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The people nearby were all looking at Princess Yue with concern and stopped whatever they were doing. Right now, everyone's attention fell on the Princess and even Empress Dowager Mei was looking at the young princess. It was clear that they were enjoying the show.
Shangguan Die looked at Princess Yue and her eyes narrowed. "Did you purposely eat shrimp, Your Highness?"
"Do you really think that I'll do something like that?" Princess Yue was annoyed. The rash was getting even more itchy. She really wanted to scratch it. Not to mention, she began to feel troubled breathing.
Just how much shrimp did the head cook put into the soup?
"Your Highness, your medicine!" the servant rushed over and brought Princess Yue her medicine.
After taking the medicine, Princess Yue's complexion felt better. However, the rash on her hand and neck wouldn't disappear until the next few days. Her eyes were cold when she saw the head cook coming.
The head cook naturally knew that he was in trouble, so he banged his head to the ground and kowtowed heavily. "Your Highness, this one will never put shrimp into the soup! This servant knew that Your Highness is allergic to shrimp, so not a single shrimp is present in the Imperial Palace!"
Princess Yue waved her hand to her face as it felt hot. "In that case, how do you explain my allergic reaction after eating this soup?"
"Your Highness, this servant swore that this servant never did anything to your soup!"
"Is that so?" Princess Yue looked at the servant beside her and her eyes narrowed. "Where's Huan?"
"Your Highness, I'm here.." Another servant stepped forward.