Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 142

Everyone went blank for a while, and then someone sighed, "Though I didn't see the lady's face from this distance, I can tell that she is tall and thin. She is sure to be an enchanting beauty. But I just heard there were no ladies in Prince Jing's Mansion. Who is she?"

Hearing these words, people let their eyes settle on Yun Shang who still had a bland smile. They couldn't help comparing Yun Shang with the lady. Gradually, they were amazed by Yun Shang's face. Yun Shang was not the kind of lady that would amaze people with her beauty at first sight. At first glance, people would feel she was like a lady in a painting, soft and sweet. She had white skin, red lips, black eyebrows, and bright eyes. She wore a fresh green dress with a sense of elegance, like a verdant lotus leaf freshly washed by the rain or like an isolated mountain hidden in the thin fog, attracting people's eyes in this warm spring.

Since when had this ordinary-looking Princess become so beautiful?

Yun Shang knew what people were thinking when she saw their expression. She said in a soft voice, "As I have told you, the chamberlain of Prince Jing's Mansion doesn't know how to hold a birthday party. I think Prince Jing saw Qian Qian performing in Lady Shun Qing's birthday party at Prince Shun Qing's Mansion, and so he invited Qian Qian here. Although Qian Qian has a humble identity, she is proficient in playing the Pipa, and her dancing skill is second to none in the world."

All ladies present were the wives or daughters of officials, and they had heard of Qian Qian before as her fame had spread throughout the country. They didn't know what to say for a while. If they praised her, they would think they humbled themselves. If they belittled her, they would set themselves against Prince Jing. People stood gazing at one another without uttering a single word.

"Humble family does not determine a humble future. Since Princess Yun Shang has such high praise for Qian Qian, she must have many good qualities. I will enjoy her performance later." While the others remained silent, Wang Jinyan praised Qian Qian.

Yun Shang gave her a tiny smile and thought to herself, 'The daughter of the Wang Clan is indeed different from the other ladies who pretend to be demure.'

"Your Highness, the Emperor has arrived. Prince Jing asked you to entertain the Emperor." A servant came in a hurry and whispered in Yun Shang's ear.

Yun Shang raised her eyebrows, "Really? My father is here?" She excused herself and proceeded to the front yard.

Emperor Ning sat on the host seat. Prince Jing sat by his side, dressed in black. The two men were speaking. Yun Shang observed Prince Jing from a distance to assess his situation. Prince Jing still had a pale face, but he had no problem talking normally with Emperor Ning. Yun Shang felt relieved.

When Prince Jing saw Yun Shang, his eyes lit up. He curled his lips and waved at her, "Yun Shang, come here."

Emperor Ning turned round. He smiled when he noticed Yun Shang standing at the door with a vacant look. "Why didn't you wait for me to come here with you?"

Yun Shang walked to the seat beside Emperor Ning's and sat down. She smiled at Emperor Ning, "Father, I thought you were not coming, so I came here by myself. As soon as I arrived at the mansion, Uncle Jing asked me to entertain the female guests. I didn't even know you were here."

After hearing Yun Shang's explanation, Emperor Ning raised his eyebrows and turned to Prince Jing, whose face had softened when Yun Shang came in, "Really?"

Prince Jing gave a wry smile, "I used to celebrate my birthdays in the military camp. We just drank wine and ate meat. I had no idea that it was so cumbersome to hold a birthday party in the Imperial City, and I was not well prepared."