Phi-Fic Chapter 433, Princess Releases Chapter
Chapter 433, Princess Releases Chapter
Chapter 433 The Fourth Princess Makes a Statement
The woman before him wore a light gold dress, her makeup was luxurious, and her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom. Her gaze towards him carried a hint of scrutiny and an imperceptible malice.
Xiao Siyue chuckled inwardly. It seemed her guess was correct; the Fourth Princess harbored great malice towards her. It appeared she had entered a den of wolves and tigers today, and she would have to be extremely careful to avoid making a mistake.
Xiao Siyue then looked at the second princess. The second princess had no malice in her eyes and even exuded a sense of goodwill. She had heard that the two princesses had a good relationship. Was she unaware of this or just pretending?
"This is Princess Zhaoning. Indeed, seeing is believing. She is truly a rare beauty." The Fourth Princess's words sounded like compliments, but her tone was anything but pleasant.
Xiao Siyue replied with a polite smile, "You flatter me, Fourth Princess. I am no match for you."
The fourth princess was extremely pleased with herself upon hearing this, thinking that the girl knew what was good for her.
"I would like to speak with Princess Zhaoning alone, is that alright?" the Fourth Princess said, looking at everyone.
“Of course.” Xiao Siyue patted Gu Xinglan’s hand to reassure her, and then followed the Fourth Princess.
The second princess looked at her younger sister, somewhat confused and wondering what was going on. She was a little worried and wanted to follow her.
"Elder sister, I have some questions for Princess Zhaoning." The Fourth Princess's words were clear: she didn't want to be disturbed.
"Alright, I'll wait for you over there." The second princess stopped where she was.
Xiao Siyue followed the Fourth Princess to a pavilion.
"Sit down." The fourth princess sat down first.
Xiao Siyue didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite her.
The Fourth Princess didn't speak, but just stared at Xiao Siyue, scrutinizing her intently.
Xiao Siyue remained silent, letting him scrutinize her.
After a long pause, the Fourth Princess finally spoke: "Is Princess Zhaoning able to win Lu Zhijin's favor just because of this face? I don't think she's anything special either."
The fourth princess's arrogant and sarcastic tone annoyed Xiao Siyue.
"Hehe, she can't compare to the princess's beauty."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Princess said, "You're smart enough to know your place. Since that's the case, you shouldn't be bothering her. You have neither my noble status nor my outstanding looks, so why should you marry Lu Zhijin?"
"Isn't the Fourth Princess a little too confident? If what you say is true, then I probably wouldn't have come to see me today." Xiao Siyue found it somewhat amusing.
“You…” The Fourth Princess was provoked and became somewhat embarrassed and angry. She thought of Lu Zhijin’s impatience with her.
"Hmph, you certainly know how to talk. But don't forget, I am a princess, the daughter of the ruler of this Great Zhou Dynasty. There is nothing I cannot obtain. If I wish for Lu Zhijin to be my consort, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion would be overjoyed." The Fourth Princess thought that even if Lu Zhijin was unwilling, so what? It was his parents' command and the matchmaker's words; he could only obey his parents.
Xiao Siyue found it amusing; the Fourth Princess probably didn't know that the Duke of Dingguo's family was also unwilling.
"Then the princess might as well go and ask."
"Of course I will go. What I want to tell you today is not to covet what you cannot have. Giving up early will save you some face, and you may be able to marry a decent man in the future." The Fourth Princess looked at Xiao Siyue with a pitying expression.
"I'm doing this for your own good. With your reputation, you still dream of marrying the promising Lu Zhijin? That's just wishful thinking."
Xiao Siyue's expression changed as she looked at the Fourth Princess's haughty face: "You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I advise the princess to watch her tongue and not bring shame to the royal family. Not everything can be said."
"What right do I have to say that a mere county official like you deserves such treatment?" the Fourth Princess retorted angrily.
"Yes, I can't control that, but if the princess's words concern me, I can't just sit idly by." She wasn't some stupid fool. If someone had already bullied her to her face, it would be too cowardly for her to still humble herself.
"How dare you! Do you know I am a princess? When I speak, you have no choice but to listen!" The Fourth Princess stood up abruptly, pointing at Xiao Siyue, her eyes filled with anger.
"Princess, what a grand display! I can't even speak." This was the first time Xiao Siyue had ever seen someone so arrogant.
"You..." The Fourth Princess was so angry that she couldn't say a word.
"Princess, please sit down and talk. There are so many people watching, lest you lose your noble status." Xiao Siyue glanced around and saw that many people in the courtyard were looking in their direction.
The fourth princess glanced at it and sat down angrily.
"Xiao Siyue, don't think that just because you've been made a princess by the Emperor, you can look down on me. I am the Emperor's biological daughter."
"Oh."
"What are you laughing at? Are you mocking me, the princess? Who do you think you are to dare laugh at me?"
"No, I just thought of a joke. You are a princess, His Majesty's daughter. How could a mere county princess like me dare to make fun of you? Princess, you're overthinking it." Xiao Siyue's sarcastic words sounded very wrong to the Fourth Princess.
"You're smart enough to know what's good for you. I'll be blunt with you today: stay far away from Lu Zhijin. He belongs to me."
"That's probably impossible." Xiao Siyue played with the jade pendant in her hand; it was a pair with Lu Zhijin's.
"What did you say?" The Fourth Princess couldn't believe that Xiao Siyue would say such a thing.
“I said that’s impossible. Princess, you should find someone else,” Xiao Siyue said, emphasizing each word.
"You...you actually dare to disobey this princess."
The fourth princess keeps repeating the same thing. She used to think this person was very capable and how he would scheme against her, but in the end, it was Zhao who made the statement, acting like a primary school student.
"If the Fourth Princess has nothing else, I'll be going now. My friend is still waiting for me."
"Stop right there! I haven't finished speaking yet." The Fourth Princess's eyes widened in surprise that Xiao Siyue would leave so abruptly.
"Please speak, Your Highness. I am all ears."
"If you leave Lu Zhijin, I will definitely beg my mother to find you an outstanding and handsome man among the many talented young men in the capital. In this way, you will surely live a happy and fulfilling life, which is a thousand times better than following Lu Zhijin." The Fourth Princess persuaded gently, trying to convince the person in front of her with a soft approach.
"Thank you for your kindness, Fourth Princess, but I'm afraid this matter will disappoint you. Since you came to me today, you must have investigated me. Ah Jin and I are already engaged, so I hope you will not waste your time on me." Xiao Siyue finished speaking and left.
"Xiao Siyue, Lu Zhijin will be mine eventually, don't be ungrateful."
Hearing the words behind her, Xiao Siyue didn't turn her head, but said softly, "Then this humble woman will wait."