The Farm Girl's Charismatic Fortune-Chapter 351 - 347 Lotus Feast

Yan Jiaojiao was already betrothed, so the selection of the imperial concubines had nothing to do with her, but because she had been busy embroidering her dowry, she hadn’t had the time to visit Ruo Xuan for quite a while.

Today was the day of the Zhenguo Duke Residence’s lotus-viewing feast, and the Yan family had also received an invitation, so Yan Jiaojiao finally had some time to relax.

Early in the morning, she arrived at Princess Wuyou’s residence to go with Ruo Xuan to the Zhenguo Duke.

Even though the Zhenguo Duke Residence was adjacent to the Zhenguo Duke’s, she couldn’t resist going to find Ruo Xuan and setting off together.

As soon as Ruo Xuan saw Yan Jiaojiao, she could tell that she was troubled today.

So, is the person behind this also going to show up at the Zhenguo Duke’s feast today?

It really is a case of not having to go anywhere to find something only to have it come to you effortlessly!

Divine Lord Xuanyuan was right, some things are best left to take their natural course.

No need to do much, just deal with it when it happens.

Upon seeing Ruo Xuan staring at her face, Yan Jiaojiao couldn’t help but touch her own face, "Is there something on my face?"

Ruo Xuan shook her head, "No, you’re just becoming more and more beautiful."

Yan Jiaojiao smiled, "That’s thanks to the skincare products you gave me."

Yan Jiaojiao’s skin was a bit like her father’s, having a rather dark complexion, but her features resembled her mother’s, delicate and elegant.

Over the years, using the skincare products Ruo Xuan had given her, her entire body had become luminously fair!

It elevated her beauty to a whole new level.

Moreover, in her teenage years, she never had acne, and her skin was as tender as that of a several-month-old baby.

Ruo Xuan said, "Then I’ll give you two more sets."

"No need, I haven’t run out yet. I’ll ask you for more when I have."

She said that, but Yan Jiaojiao felt embarrassed to continually receive gifts from Ruo Xuan and planned to buy them after she had finished using them.

Ruo Xuan saw through her thoughts, "What you’re using is specially made for you by me, it’s not available in shops."

"Wow! Xuanbao, you’re the best! Why aren’t you a man? If you were, I’d definitely marry you."

Ruo Xuan thought about it and then said, "It’s just the way I was born, I don’t know why I’m a girl."

"Pfft!" Yan Jiaojiao burst into laughter.

So cute!

The carriage wheels slowly rolled over the cobblestones, and amidst their light-hearted banter, they quickly arrived.

Today’s Zhenguo Duke Residence was extraordinarily lively, having invited almost all the ladies who had secured their spots for the selection.

At these types of flower-viewing banquets, after formal greetings, ladies would group together, and so would the matrons, forming their own circles.

This allowed everyone to enjoy themselves more freely, and with no elders around, the young ladies found it easier to chat with one another.

As soon as Ruo Xuan and Yan Jiaojiao made their appearance, they drew the attention of everyone present.

Dressed in a light vermillion, Ruo Xuan shone like the early morning sun in the east, dazzling and brilliant!

The Minister of Revenue’s wife said with a smile, "Princess Wuyou has become even more ravishing in the few years since I last saw her."

Her son was so eager that he had wanted her to send a matchmaker to propose marriage immediately, and just when there was no reply yet, the imperial edict for the selection was issued.

The edict for the selection was issued so suddenly and timely, it might well be because there had been just too many suitors coming to propose to Princess Wuyou’s residence recently.

In fact, when the Minister of Revenue’s wife sent the matchmaker, she didn’t have much hope; she had done it purely because her daughter and son had insisted on it.

After all, who in the Capital City didn’t know that the Ninth Prince and Princess Wuyou were childhood sweethearts and affectionate playmates from their youth?

Some people’s fortunes are predestined from birth.

Otherwise, how could a mere country girl have the chance to meet the esteemed Ninth Prince?

"Princess Wuyou has been beautiful since childhood; her beauty changes with her age, just like a flower, presenting a myriad of shapes and forms. No matter how you look at her, she’s as delicate and charming as ever. Before, she was like a fresh bud, elegant and refined, but now she is like a fully bloomed flower, splendid and dazzling."

"Princess Wuyou looks like Lady Ruo Xuan; they are both great beauties! Even as a woman, I can’t take my eyes off her, no wonder the line of suitors stretches beyond the city gates."

"Princess Wuyou embodies the best traits of both her parents, she’s even more beautiful than the flowers. She’s bound to shine at the imperial selection!"

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Who in the Capital City doesn’t know that Princess Wuyou is greatly favored by the Emperor?

Who doesn’t know that Princess Wuyou is well-liked by the Empress Dowager?

Who doesn’t know that Princess Wuyou is the apple of the Ninth Prince’s eye?

The future Ninth Princess Consort, anyone with a lick of sense praises her to the skies.

The future Ninth Princess Consort! The Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince are brothers of the same mother, both future princes.

In any case, any lady who has a bit of vision and isn’t acting on a whim is now full of praise for the Ruo Family, earnestly seeking goodwill.

Besides, I hear the Ruo children are all quite promising; it’s always good to start building connections now — who knows if there might be a chance to intermarry with the Ruo Family among the descendants?

Listening to everyone’s praises likening her to a beautiful flower, Ruo Xuan felt happy.

It’s hard to change one’s nature; she still very much enjoyed hearing others say how stunningly beautiful she was.

As she listened to the non-stop praises for Ruo Xuan, Princess Kangyi’s mood soured, and she pursed her lips.

She still disliked Ruo Xuan.

If not for her, who had stolen Brother Xuanyuan’s attention, she would definitely have been the Ninth Prince’s consort in this imperial selection!

If not for her, the Empress Dowager Aunt would not still be holding back the decree to strip her of her commandery princess title.

If not for her, she would still be the Emperor’s most beloved princess.

It was all because of her appearance that she had now fallen out of favor!

Princess Kangyi looked at Ruo Xuan’s face, that could topple cities and ensnare hearts, and her eyes flashed with a cold light.

After tomorrow, she vowed no one would take her Ninth Cousin from her.

Thinking of her plan for today, Princess Kangyi asked Ruo Xuan, "Princess Wuyou, Master Han has said that you are exceptionally clever and talented in many arts. What kind of performance have you prepared for the imperial selection?"

How could Ruo Xuan have prepared any special talents for the imperial selection? As talented as she was, she would just need to see who was the most outstanding and then challenge that very person, wasn’t it enough? Was there need for preparation?

She just had to be the best; whatever she performed would be based on what the runner-up did.

However, seeing that Princess Kangyi planned to perform a dance, she replied, "A dance."

"With your stunning beauty, Princess Wuyou, your dance is bound to captivate and enthrall. Could we be so fortunate as to witness a glimpse of your dance today?"

Yan Jiaojiao felt that Princess Kangyi was being too much. Asking Xuanbao to show off her imperial selection performance now would allow everyone else to think of ways to outperform Ruo Xuan.

She couldn’t help but say, "Princess Kangyi, the imperial selection is in just a couple of days. If you want to see Princess Wuyou’s dance, won’t it be the same if you watch it then? What’s the rush? Moreover, today is the lotus-viewing banquet hosted by your family, yet it’s already the golden autumn of October — where are the lotus flowers to appreciate? Why don’t you, Princess Kangyi, show us the hospitality of the host and perform the piece you’ve prepared for the selection?"

The imperial selection was held in the refreshing month of September, and the Zhenguo Duke Residence’s lotus-viewing banquet was set two days before it.

To call it a lotus-viewing banquet — by that time, the lotuses had long since faded, and the lotus roots were grown, so what was there to appreciate?

Princess Kangyi gave a smile, "If I perform, will Princess Wuyou follow suit?

She could sing and dance well; a simple dance was enough to entertain everyone.

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Yan Jiaojiao: "If you perform why should Princess Wuyou follow your lead? Today isn’t her family banquet, after all."

Seeing Yan Jiaojiao speaking out repeatedly, Princess Kangyi grew angry. She was naturally short-tempered and impatient and said bluntly, "I’m asking Princess Wuyou, not you. Shut up! Princess Wuyou, what do you say? Will you dance or not?"