Chapter 694: Targeted

Chapter 694: Targeted"I haven't heard many of your performances because I can't attend all of the competition because of my health." Princess Hu's poor health has always been something that everyone knew. They all looked at Princess Hu to wait for her to say what she wanted to say.

At this time, Princess Hu swept her gaze across everyone. "However, I seemed to recall that First Young Miss Nan is not participating in this Empress Selection."

Everyone knew that First Young Miss Nan had fiancé named Long Qian Xing. Since he was a rising commander, it was almost impossible for them not to hear his name. In fact, they recalled that he was also given noble title for the last battle because of his spectacular result in the battle.

Many were a bit jealous that Nan Hua could be engaged to someone like that.

But at the same time, they also knew that Nan Hua was not qualified to participate in this Empress Selection. Those who had fiancé couldn't possibly become the Empress as it would break their engagement.

Nan Hua stood up and curtsied. "Replying to Your Highness, this one didn't come here to participate but to watch because of an invitation from the palace."

Princess Hu's hand was gripping the cup tightly. Hearing Nan Hua's words, Princess Hu was even more enraged and annoyed. What right did Nan Hua have that she was allowed to watch this selection?

However, the one who made decision was one among those three.

What could she possibly say to refute this?

"I see." Princess Hu showed a benevolent smile contrary to what she actually felt within her heart. "I don't think it'll be fair for First Young Miss Nan to only watch all of the other ladies. What do you think of playing a song for us, First Young Miss Nan?"

Nan Hua knew that Princess Hu wanted to make fun of her. She herself knew that her skill was not bad, but it would be impossible for her to show her real skill in front of others. All she could do was to pretend to be ordinary.

"If Your Highness would like to, this one will play a song for you."

"Great." Princess Hu smiled and clapped her hand, asking the servants to prepare a zither for Nan Hua.

They noticed Xiao Qiang was giving an apologetic smile to everyone. "My apologies. My hand is a bit slippery, so I accidentally drop my cup. Your Highness, I didn't mean to offend you, it's only an accident."

Princess Hu's lips twitched slightly. Those who listened to Xiao Qiang's words would feel that she was an unreasonable princess who would blame those who made even the slightest mistake. She waved her hand.

"It's nothing much. A dropped cup wouldn't disturb us that much."

"Many thanks for your generosity, Your Highness." Xiao Qiang smiled and curtsied. She was about to continue speaking when a servant came in and curtsied.

"Your Highness, Young Master Long is looking for First Young Miss Nan. He's waiting right outside the gate."

Princess Hu's gaze turned a shade colder. "I see. First Young Miss Nan, you may go."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Nan Hua curtsied and walked to the door. When she passed by Xiao Qiang, she whispered, "Thank you."

Xiao Qiang's eyes flashed but said nothing as she sat down once more. Since Nan Hua would be leaving this infuriating garden, there was no need for her to do anything much. She merely hummed lightly on her seat.

Probably, only those who were smart would know that her movements were deliberate.

If Long Qian Xing hadn't come, it would be the method for Nan Hua to escape from this place in accordance to Xiao Qiang's excuse.

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<*not long ago*>

At the other side of the palace, Long Qian Xing had noticed that Princess Hu didn't participate along with Prince Yang Lu and Princess Mu Fei Xin. How could he not know that Princess Hu must be with the other noble girls who were coming to the palace?

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