Xie Qiaoâs calm attitude made Xia Yayunâs eagerness shine brighter. Just by looking at her, one could feel that she was up to no good.
Xia Yayun was also panicking.
The Emperor and the Empress doted on the Crown Prince the most. Today, they specially selected the Princess Consort, which was why they invited so many talented women over. If someone here had already been privately engaged but still came for the selection, the Emperor and Empress would definitely be angry and she would have to be severely punished!
Even if she was not severely punished, Xie Qiaoâs reputation would definitely be ruined!
Therefore, when she heard that Xie Qiao was coming, she had already prepared this true loverâs knot.
Who knewâ¦
Xia Yayun knelt and looked a little flustered, âI⦠I was wronged. It was Sister Xie who wronged meâ¦â
Xie Qiao lowered her eyebrows and looked like she was in no mood to argue.
However, anyone with eyes could tell that there was something wrong with Xia Yayunâs attitude.
Since she kept calling her Sister Xie, it meant that they were on good terms. However, if they were on good terms, why would she shout out loud when she saw the true loverâs knot?
If the thing really belonged to Xie Qiao and was discovered by her, then it was understandable for her to shout out loud. However, look at Xie Qiaoâs bodyâ¦
There was really no place for her to wear that.
âItâs just a true loverâs knot. Young Lady Xia, keep it. Next time, just donât throw it away. Although youâre shocked, thereâs no need to accuse others,â The Empressâ voice was lazy, and there was no doubt in her tone.
Xia Yayun wanted to say something more, but when she raised her head, she realized the meaning behind the Empressâ words.
Unless she had strong evidence that the thing belonged to Xie Qiao, she would have to bear the responsibility herself.
If she were to bear the responsibility, the Empress would not pursue the matter further.
However, she would not be able to get rid of the crime of already having a lover. Moreover, she had wronged Xie Qiao. It would be horrible if word got out.
However, if she were to continue saying that this thing belonged to Xie Qiao, the Empress would probably be angry as well.
Xia Yayun was very regretful. Why did she not take a closer look at Xie Qiaoâs clothes?!
She only saw that she was wearing a bright red cloak on the outside that was really beautiful. She actually did not care about what was inside!
It was also Xie Qiaoâs fault that she was too thin. That cloak was wrapped tightly around her, so how could she see what was hanging on her waist?!
Moreover, Xie Qiaoâs attire was really strange. The safety buckle was fastened one after the other. It was extremely strange!
Xia Yayun bit her lips and lowered her head, âThis humble one apologizes for her mistakeâ¦â
The Empress only nodded slightly and let her and Xie Qiao leave together.
Xia Yayun sat in her seat, feeling angry and stifled.
She felt that she had rushed out like a fool and wasted her efforts. Not only did she not manage to mess with Xie Qiao, she had also gotten herself into trouble!
The more she thought about it, the more upset she felt.
At that moment, she did not dare to attract any attention. However, when everyoneâs attention turned to poetry, calligraphy, and painting, she took the thing in her hands and vented her anger.
She broke a plate directly.
She glared at the palace maid behind her, âWhat are you waiting for? Quickly take this away!â
The palace maid was very innocent. She had just changed some plates, but in the blink of an eye, one was broken again.
She could only lower her head and do her job.
âShe bullied the little palace maid again!â Beside Xie Qiaoâs ear, a ghoul grimaced, and one of her eyeballs fell out of anger, âShe wronged others, so why should she vent her anger on us palace maids?â
âWhen I was still alive, the Master I met was just like her. I just used too much strength to comb the Masterâs hair, and she slapped my lips! I was only a teenager at that time. My face was swollen, and I had to be laughed at by other palace maidsâ¦â
As the ghouls talked, they moved to Xia Yayunâs side.
Some stretched out their bright red nails and scratched Xia Yayunâs face, while others tried their best to strangle her.