C175 Princess Orchid(5)

She had changed out of her neon dancing dress. Her hair was tied up high, and she looked elegant. She walked beside Xiaoyi Mo with graceful steps. The man was handsome, and the woman was elegant. They were truly a match made in heaven.

Jing Yuan landed behind Princess Lan Xun. As sshe turned her head, he saw that there was still a distance of one person between Xiao Yi Mo and Gu Qing Ruo, and the two of them looked at each other with respect as cold as ice. She curiously rolled her eyes and bowed towards Gu Qing Ruo. When I see you dancing throughout the banquet with the grace of a celestial being, I am very envious. "

Gu Qingruo lifted her eyes and saw the palace maid by Princess Lan Xun's side. A trace of disdain flashed through her eyes, but she still knew that she couldn't offend an esteemed guest from the west. She maintained her noble demeanor and smiled reservedly. "You're too kind."

"Your servant was born with a love for music and dancing. I wonder if Princess Mu would be interested in giving me some pointers?"

The disdain in Gu Qingruo's heart deepened as she thought to herself, This little palace maid is so tyrannical. Has the princess never taught her etiquette before? A lowly palace maid should never have spoken to the noble princess while pestering her. How could she talk about giving advice? Could it be that her dance was casual and everyone had the right to watch it?

She was at a loss as to how to respond when she saw Xiaoyi Mo approaching her with a smile on his face. His words were very courteous as he replied, "No matter how small the problem is, I won't make things difficult for myself. However, this lady was someone close to Princess Lan Xun, and she was instructing her on such matters … The princess had practiced martial arts for ten years for this dance. If the lady wanted to learn, she would have to teach her for at least ten days or eight days. Can the princess agree to it? "

Gu Qingruo was overjoyed. She wanted to maintain her grace and change the topic, but when she heard Jing Yuan she said, "This is nothing. There's more than one servant serving the princess. When this servant reports to the princess, she'll definitely agree."

Gu Qingruo's heart was immediately set ablaze, and she couldn't help but glare at Xiao Yi Mo.

Xiao Yi Mo was also slightly disappointed in his heart. His idea wasn't actually to refuse, but rather to think that the person who liked to dance this time was Princess Lan Xun herself.

He spent the entire banquet paying attention to the princess. Her eyes were filled with fascination as she stared at Gu Qingruo's dance, her admiration overflowing. This young palace maid, however, had only waited for a short while before she ran off, not returning to the princess' side until she was done with her dance. So this conversation must have been done by the princess.

But who would have thought … This little palace maid actually planned to come alone. However, this was not a problem. Seeing how intimate this little palace maid was with Princess Lan Xun, it was likely that she was a trusted aide of the princess and was most likely here to test him.

Xiao Yi Mo calmly calculated, politely replying to Jingyuan. Gu Qing Ruo held back her anger and glared at him, but she didn't dare to do anything. She could only grit her teeth and silently grit her teeth, her eyes bloodshot.

On the other hand, Xiao Yi Xiu and Gu Qing Li were walking very quickly. They didn't pay attention to the rest of them at all as they got into the carriage and headed back to the mansion.

"Prince Chen has left his seat early. It seems like we have helped him for nothing."

"Forget it, let nature take its course. This princess Lan Xun might be a real child, but she's not necessarily as naive and ignorant as the rumors say. In my opinion, it's the complete opposite. She's very scheming, and also very considerate."

"Hmm?"

"Do you really think that the amiable and charming girl is the real Princess Lan Xun?"

Xiao Yi Xiu definitely wasn't baseless when he spoke. Since he was so sure, then Princess Lan Xun must be lying.

Gu Qing's brows furrowed as he thought about it carefully. After going through all of the details in his heart, he suddenly became alarmed. "You're saying … That Jingyuan is the real princess? "

Xiao Yi Xiu pinched her cheek with a smile that wasn't a smile and said lovingly, "You, it's only now that I understand."

Gu Qingli sighed lightly and shook her head. "As expected, as long as you grow up in the Imperial Family, even if you're a dainty luan or jade phoenix, you won't be able to grow up willfully."

"That's right. The reason she came to Dongyuan City to reconcile with our marriage was actually because she was very alert. That's why she used her palace maid status to observe from the sidelines. Only then could she truly see the faces of us princes."

Gu Qingli thought for a moment and then giggled. "Now I'm relieved. No matter what, Princess Lan Xun doesn't like you. The two of us made her look bad on the streets, and she already hates it to the bone."

Xiao Yi Xiu kissed her with a soft smile, his eyes filled with tender affection. Only his Qing Li would treat him as a precious treasure, fearing that someone would snatch him away.

In fact, was he really that good?

Leaning out of the carriage's window, he turned around to look. The fake Princess Lan Xun was currently stepping onto the carriage, and the carriage's surroundings were heavily guarded. The two hundred guards lined up in front of the Imperial Palace, not allowing anyone near.

Xiao Yijin's eyes widened in the face of such a scene. He looked on helplessly as the princess turned her head back to smile at him and bid him farewell. His face was filled with anger and frustration.

The hunting party had gathered in the outer city of the imperial city. Princess Lan Xun rode on the Luan, and Jing Yuan rode in the same carriage as her. The four princes and Gu Qing Li rode on horseback, clad in riding clothes.

"Wait!" The brown horse galloped over the snow.

Through the dust on the horse's hooves, it was obvious that the person riding the horse was a woman. The blue riding suit was gorgeous and noble, with a trace of anger between her eyebrows.

The brown horse stopped, and the woman seemed to be in a hurry. Her face was covered with sweat, and the tip of her nose was covered with sweat. The summer sun shone so brightly that her thin clothes were stuck to her body, outlining the fine curves of the dragon.

"Princess Mu?!" Princess Lan Xun blurted out.

Xiao Yi Mo's expression immediately darkened, but he had no choice but to maintain the demeanor of a prince. He smiled as gently as he could, "Esteemed wangfei, we already said that the heat would be difficult to endure. Your skin is tender and can't be exposed to the sun. Why are you here again?"

"Although the sun is blazing, Princess Lan Xun is an esteemed guest. How can she be neglectful?" "So what if I'm sunning myself for the princess? I'm not that delicate." Gu Qingruo smiled magnanimously.

"But you can't ride or hunt …"

"I recall that I promised Miss Jingyuan that I would guide her in her music and dance. This is a good opportunity. Moreover, the west sea is facing the river, and the river wind is blowing gently, making it cool and pleasant. Prince, didn't you say that you guys would often go there for the summer? "

Xiao Yi Mo's originally handsome face was warped, and his eyes were so cold that they seemed about to freeze.

Gu Qingruo acted as if she hadn't seen it, smiling as she welcomed the princess. Hearing her laugh, she replied, "More people. Besides, this princess is extremely fond of that dance last night. If the wangfei is free, please give me some pointers."

"Of course!"

The hunting party set off in a grandiose manner, their treasured banners fluttering, their personal guard iron and silver spear guards flanking them. Princess Lan Xun's two hundred plus guards were still by her side, making it impossible for anyone to get close and speak to her.

The four princes and horses were leading the way, and they all looked very heroic and valiant. The many dragons among the people, as well as the phoenixes among the people, attracted the countless young ladies on the roadside, competing for fruit and flowers. Their cheers were like a tide.

Amidst the cheers of the various kings, there were also the excited shouts of the "War God of Dongyuan".

"War God? Who are they calling? " Princess Lan Xun curiously turned her face to the side and asked.

She was facing Xiao Yiyan, who looked at the princess and replied: "It's my fifth brother, King Xiao Yixiu."

Princess Lan Xun and Jing Yuan simultaneously turned to look at Xiao Yi Xiu. He and Gu Qing Li were currently in the middle of their plan, but there was still an arm's length between them. He even reached out to brush Gu Qing's hair, but the gentleness in his eyes could almost be seen.