Chapter 1094: Invitation
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xuan understood that she should avoid getting involved with the princes’ mansions.
However, Shao Yunduan had caught the Emperor’s attention, and she had played a part in it as well.
It seemed logical for Ms. Shi, the Secondary Concubine of the Fourth Prince, to extend an invitation to her.
Shao Yunduan was somewhat concerned and disapproved of Qiao Xuan’s decision.
Despite his worries, Qiao Xuan insisted on attending.
Inwardly, she sneered. She had actually planned to cause trouble for the Fourth Prince’s mansion, but Secondary Concubine Shi had come to her on her own accord, so she saw no reason to hold back.
While she possessed the ability to use her superpower to gather information about the Fourth Prince’s mansion in the capital, the bustling city made it challenging to filter through the multitude of voices in her head. It was difficult to discern useful information.
Moreover, she couldn’t spend all her time spying on the Fourth Prince’s mansion, nor could she predict when she would receive the information she sought. Thus, she temporarily abandoned this impractical idea.
However, when it came to visiting the side yard and admiring the red leaves and flowers in the mountains, it was an entirely different matter. Qiao Xuan delighted in such activities in the outskirts.
Qiao Xuan maintained that she possessed the skill of preserving peony flowers, speculating that the invitation from the Fourth Prince’s Secondary Concubine was either an attempt to win her over or a subtle warning. As long as she wasn’t foolish, she believed there wouldn’t be any trouble. Hence, she attended the event without any mishap.
Furthermore, it would be considered improper if they declined the invitation from the Fourth Prince’s mansion, as they were invited guests.
They had also visited the Crown Prince at the East Palace, and Qiao Xuan had saved the Emperor’s peony through her actions in the East Palace. However, declining the invitation indicated their support for the Crown Prince, which was something Qiao Xuan wished to avoid.
Though she didn’t dare voice it, Qiao Xuan could discern that it wouldn’t be the Crown Prince who would ascend to the throne.
Since Shao Yunduan had always been unable to counter her, he requested that she wear the golden hairpin gifted by the Queen and the jade given to them by Xie Jingrong.
The Xie Family held significant influence in the intermediate levels of the capital, particularly Young Master Xie, who possessed remarkable talent. The Emperor himself expressed regret at not participating in the spring examination. It was widely known that Young Master Xie came from a prestigious family and possessed exceptional abilities. Given his aspirations, he could effortlessly attain a high-ranking position. No one would dare disrespect such an individual.
Qiao Xuan understood that she had no real use for these items, but she took them with her to reassure Shao Yunduan.
In the suburbs and the mountains, she would create her own world!
It was a display of arrogance!
Anyone who attempted to set her up or make things difficult for her would ultimately bring misfortune upon themselves.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, Qiao Xuan bid farewell to Shao Yunduan. Songshi drove the rented wagon while Qiao Xuan and Lixia boarded it together.
She had no intention of bringing Songshi and Lixia into the Fourth Prince’s residence.
Having too many people around wouldn’t be ideal.
Instead, they would keep the wagon company from the outside.
Qiao Xuan surmised that among the guests invited by Secondary Concubine Shi, she likely held the lowest status.
It would have been ideal for her to arrive earlier.
However, without a wagon of her own, it was understandable that she was a bit delayed.
She arrived at the side yard at the appropriate time.
It was not that they could not afford the wagon, but that was not necessary. The wagon needed to be maintained, and the horse needed to be taken care of and fed every day, and there was a place to lock it up, which was too troublesome.