An Eight-year-old Princess novel Chapter 164

The next day when Yun Shang went to see the Empress to pay her respects, she saw Princess Hua Jing. Hua Jing had changed a lot. Perhaps the scandal was quite a shock to her. She had lost weight and seemed to be more pitiable. She stood beside the Empress and looked scared. Hua Jing also spoke in a lower voice as though she would cry at any time. She even greeted Yun Shang politely and called her sister.

Yun Shang saw this and raised her eyebrows. She stepped forward, grabbed Hua Jing's hands and sighed before saying to her, "You have lost some weight due to your illness. You've suffered so much. Did your servants at the Princess Palace fail at taking good care of you? I feel sorry for you. Can you move in the Imperial Palace so as to recuperate? The Empress has been missing you. She also looks a bit emaciated. After you move in, you can accompany the Empress and talk to her."

Hearing those words, the Empress nodded and said, "Shang'er is right. I will plead with the Emperor and ask him to allow Hua Jing to stay at the Palace for a couple of days."

At that moment, the voice of Emperor Ning was heard. "I have heard your request. Such being the case, Hua Jing can live at the Palace. The Flower Show Banquet is nearing. Hua Jing hasn't attended such a party in a long time. However, she must be taught the proper rules and etiquette."

All people hurried to greet the Emperor as per formal etiquette.

Hua Jing heard the Emperor's words and hatred flashed in her eyes. After a moment, she gritted her teeth and curtsied to her father, "Thank you, father. I will not disobey you and make mistakes again. I will study hard."

Yun Shang saw the hatred in Hua Jing's eye and she actually felt relieved. She had thought Hua Jing might behave herself after the scandal. However, she just pretended to be good and kind, which was fine with Yun Shang.

Emperor Ning took a seat, nodded and said, "Rise, please." Then, he looked Hua Jing up and down. He didn't feel regretful or sorry for her pitiable appearance. He said indifferently, "You did lose some weight. Since Qiwu Palace has a dedicated kitchen, you can stay here and ask the servants to prepare whatever food you like. Besides, you can spend some time with your mother."

After hearing these words, the Empress and Hua Jing were puzzled for a while. The Empress recovered herself quickly while Hua Jing was about to protest. However, the intense gaze of the Emperor frightened Hua Jing and prevented her from speaking.

Hua Jing thought coldly that it was just an indirect way of talking her into marrying for national peace. Asking her to spend more time with the Empress was just ridiculous. However, being married and living in a different country might make it harder for her to see her mother again.

Thinking of this, Hua Jing felt sad and she glanced at Yun Shang who seemed to have nothing to do with this matter. Hua Jing hated her sister more because she thought all this was plotted and caused by Yun Shang. She would never forgive Yun Shang. She had planned to take revenge on Yun Shang before she married for the peace and prosperity of the two countries.

Then, Yun Shang smiled and added, "I know Her Majesty loves me the most."

Emperor Ning shook his head and couldn't help teasing Yun Shang, "You are really good at finding yourself a patron. By the way, yesterday I received a letter from Wu Na inquiring about your health. He also asked me to congratulate you because he divined some days ago that you have met you destined husband."

Flushing crimson, Yun Shang lowered her head and answered, "I take the medicine Wu Na prescribed every day. Although I still feel weak, I don't have other symptoms of my old illness. Besides, I haven't visited Wu Na at Ning'guo Temple in a long time. But I will never forget his kindness and love toward me. After the Flower Show Banquet ends, I will visit him and live at the temporary imperial palace in Laifeng for a while. My mother is almost ready to give birth, and I want to be the first lucky person to see my little brother or sister."

Hearing these words, Emperor Ning seemed to miss Lady Jin, and his concern was obvious when he spoke. "Master Wu Na has always treated you nicely and kindly. You really know what gratefulness is. I'm relieved to see that. However, you won't be the first one to meet your little sister or brother. I won't allow it. After these envoys are gone, I will rush to the temporary imperial palace and be the first to see your mother and my child."

Yun Shang couldn't help laughing at the childishness in Emperor Ning's words. When her glance fell over the people present, she saw the false smile of the Empress who seemed angry and listless. Hua Jing had lowered her head and clenched her fists. As for other ladies, some were indifferent, while others were obviously jealous. They had all kinds of expressions.