Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 105

Yun Shang was surprised. She checked her eyebrows for stray hairs before washing her face. Then, she took the towel from Qian Yin, wiped her face and sat before the dresser.

Qin Yi walked over, picked up the comb, and tended to Yun Shang's hair.

Qian Yin hung out the used towel and continued, "Lady Shun Qing likes green and blue, so most of her clothes are green and blue. She hates others wearing clothes of the same colors as her. Today, you can't wear clothes in those two colors."

"I see." Yun Shang smiled faintly, "If others know that Lady Shun Qing favors those two colors, they will try to flatter her by wearing clothes in those colors. However, if I do the same, she might hate me. The Empress is considerate. She told the truth, but..."

Qin Yi combed Yun Shang's hair and picked up a simple hairband from the dresser. She made a bowknot on Yun Shang's hair and frowned, "Your Highness, did the Empress ask you to attend Lady Shun Qing's birthday party so that you will anger her by wearing clothes with the same colors as hers? Will her trickery fail if you wear clothes of other colors?"

Yun Shang glanced at the gift box and smiled, "Of course not."

"Your Highness, I hope you do not attend the party. The Empress is vengeful and evil. If something bad happens to you at the Prince Shun Qing's Mansion, she won't be blamed." Qin Yi felt unnerved. The Princess had a narrow escape a fews days ago. What's to be done if bad things happen to her again?

Yun Shang turned and grasped Qin Yi's hands, "I can't hide at Qingxin Palace and be a coward forever. I promise I will be careful. Come on, don't worry about me."

Qin Yi nodded, turned around, took a piece of rosy clothing and helped Yun Shang to put it on. Then she grabbed a cloak in the same color and tied it for the Princess. Then, she held the gift box and followed Yun Shang out of Qingxin Palace.

The carriage was already waiting for them as they stepped out of the Palace. Qian Yin helped Yun Shang climb in. After the two maids stepped into the carriage, the journey toward Prince Shun Qing's Mansion begun.

"Princess Hui Guo has arrived." Hearing the message of the herald, people present in the yard looked at the entrance.

A lady aged about thirty walked forward and laughed cheerfully, "I just said that I heard the twiddle of magpie in the morning and thought a respected noble would come to the party. Now, a Princess arrives."

Qian Yin followed Yun Shang and whispered, "This is Wen Ruxin, wife of the eldest son of Prince Shun Qing, and daughter of the Deputy Minister of Revenue."

Yun Shang raised her head, smiled and greeted, "Aunt, you don't need to be so polite and formal. I feel embarrassed."

The woman noticed that Yun Shang addressed her as Aunt. She was dumbstruck for a moment. However, she recovered quickly. The Lady walked toward Yun Shang and grasped her hands, "Look at you. I told the other ladies that although Princess Hui Guo is young, she is a real beauty. However, they doubted my words and said you are not as beautiful as Princess Hua Jing. In my opinion, you are more beautiful."

The guests standing nearby burst into laughter. Yun Shang looked around and recognized many people she had met in her previous life.

Yun Shang squinted. Ruxin might have a gentle appearance, but she had a firm and ruthless character. She would regret it if she became careless and reduced her vigilance. Yun Shang smiled and said, "You are flattering me. Although I live in the Imperial Palace and rarely go out, I know my sister is well-known to be the most beautiful woman. I'm too common-looking to be compared with her. Aunt, thank you for reassuring me. However, it's obvious that you are overly generous in your praise. I dislike that."

Ruxin roared with laughter before replying hastily, "I'm too timid to lie to a Princess. Lady Shun Qing is entertaining her guests in her yard. Please follow me and meet her. She will be pleased about your arrival."

Yun Shang nodded and smiled, "Thank you for leading the way."

Ruxin replied quickly, "You are welcome." Then, she walked out of the yard and Yun Shang followed.