Chapter 141: Head out

Chapter 141

When the banquet was about to start, Gong Xiaohua and Qin Chuqin only found out then what had happened after they left the place where the gossip took place.

It turned out that because He Lianyu and the sons of prominent families who were serving as soldiers together with him at the Xiyuan Barracks were also attending the banquet, they overheard the daughters of prominent families badmouthing Gong Xiaohua. Feeling it was harsh on their ears, without saying anything further, He Lianyu brought his men out and satirized the group of ladies led by the Sixth Prince Consort Lin Yueru, angering the Sixth Prince Consort whose face flushed red one moment and turned pale the next.

"What exactly are you people worth? Others are on the battlefield killing enemies and protecting the people from displacement and suffering. She is a general in my Dayi Dynasty who deserves people's respect. But you all? Relying on the shade cast by your ancestors, seeing yourself as superior, strip off your fine clothes and see who still wants to take a second look at you."

"Crown Prince, it is not very gentlemanly to eavesdrop on what women are saying." Lin Yueru said with an innocent face.

"Humph. I have never claimed to be a gentleman in the first place."

"You people are truly hypocritical. Speaking ill of others behind their backs yet have the nerve to say others are not gentlemanly. Saying one thing to their face and another behind their backs. If I were Qin Chuyuan I wouldn't want you either." He Lianyu said disdainfully looking at the Sixth Prince Consort Lin Yueru.

The last sentence had completely touched Lin Yueru's sore spot. "He Lianyu, don't think that just because you are the Crown Prince, I can't do anything to you." The Sixth Prince Consort said angrily.

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"You..." Lin Yueru was so angry by He Lianyu that she was rendered speechless, her face turning dark.

"What you... I'll be waiting anytime. Let's go." He Lianyu said arrogantly as he left with his gang.

He Lianyu is recognized among the nobility circle as a debauched son. But his status is noble and he is doted on by His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, hence no one dares to offend him.

While some people don't associate with them, there are also sons and daughters of prominent families who are attracted by their status and like to follow them, hoping to be on good terms with them. Especially towards He Lianyu. The Concubine of the Prince Chen has announced that she will be selecting the Crown Prince Consort for him.

They were originally just intending to find a place to play a game of wine pot guessing game. They didn't expect to hear those ladies demeaning Gong Xiaohua when they were passing by the pavilion. Feeling uncomfortable by what they heard, they couldn't stand it and walked over to the pavilion.

After this incident, words spread from one to ten, to a hundred. Those who attended the banquet came to know about He Lianyu arguing with the Sixth Prince Consort and her ladies-in-waiting. Even their expressions and tone of voice were vividly mimicked.

"In response Princess, the knife your subject practices is meant to kill. It does not possess any artistic value. Please forgive me Princess for being unable to accede to your request." Gong Xiaohua rejected as she stood up.

The atmosphere instantly quietened down. Some people didn't even dare to breathe loudly, while the Qin family members broke out in a cold sweat, afraid that the Princess would punish them.

Yet the Eldest Princess was not angry. Instead, she even helped to diffuse the situation for Gong Xiaohua. "You make a fair point too. Since today's weather is so nice, forcing you wouldn't be appropriate. I shall not make things difficult for the Young Mistress then. Please continue everyone."

"Thank you Princess deeply for your understanding. Your subject is extremely grateful."

After the Princess's stance, no one would be silly enough to continue putting Gong Xiaohua in a spot. Moreover, Gong Xiaohua was also rarely in high spirits as she drank fine wine while appreciating the sight of "beauties competing to outshine the others".

On the other hand, He Lianyu felt more irritable. His mother's personal maid came to inform him that later when Miss Wu from the Wu Imperial Censor performed the zither, he must pay close attention. Even if it wasn't Miss Wu, he could also take the chance to check out the other young ladies. The implied meaning was obvious, it was a roundabout way to get him to look at the ladies present.

After the banquet, many went to soak in the hot springs together. But the Qin family from the third branch chose to bid the Princess farewell, as Gong Xiaohua and Qin Chuqin had been at the center of gossip recently. The Third Madam Qin was worried that more trouble would occur.

Back at the Qin residence, seeing that Gong Xiaohua was still in pretty good mood, Qin Chuyuan asked: "Did you enjoy yourself at today's banquet?"

"Better than I imagined."

"That's good to know."

"However, today I heard some meaningful words with implications from Lin Yueru. I suggest investigating the Lin family's power beyond the Capital City. There may be some gains."

"What do you mean?"

Gong Xiaohua told Qin Chuyuan everything that Lin Yueru said to her as well as her suspicions.

"To err on the side of caution, I will send people to secretly investigate the Lin family. If there are any irregularities, I will memorialize it to the Crown Prince in due time."