Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 94: The Princess said, this Princess knows nothing at all.

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: The Princess said, this Princess knows nothing at all.

Hearing her words, Qi Yu slightly raised her eyebrows.

Princess Lingya was indeed ruthless, ready to kill without hesitation.

Unfortunately, Qi Yu didn’t want to cooperate with her.

She could accomplish the task on her own.

Moreover, she hadn’t had enough fun tormenting the Qi family yet.

To let Qi Anran die so easily would be letting her off too lightly, wouldn’t it?

She nonchalantly refused, "Why should I, the Princess, let the Princess murder my sister at will?"

Lingya was infuriated by her righteous demeanor, finding her utterly shameless.

She clearly hated Qi Anran to the bone, yet still pretended to show sisterly affection.

Adi furrowed his brow and looked at Qi Yu, "Doesn’t the Princess Consort of Prince Qiu know that your sister previously sought out our Princess, saying she wanted to poison you with Poisonous Insect Poison?"

Qi Yu smiled faintly, "One should not make such accusations lightly."

The main reason she was unwilling to cooperate with them was because these two were simply too unreliable.

A princess with means but no real power and a maid with a simple mind; it was already good if these two could protect themselves in the dangerous capital city.

And they wanted to overthrow Li Ming’an?

Seeing that she couldn’t be persuaded, Lingya could only give up.

Before leaving, she gave Qi Yu a meaningful glance, "I did hear some interesting things from the person who poisoned you, which I’m sure the Princess would find intriguing."

Qi Yu was no fool; she knew right away that Heifeng had very likely betrayed her too.

She wasn’t afraid and smiled at Princess Lingya, "The Princess speaks of matters which I, the Princess, am entirely unaware of."

The person was sitting right beside her, and that bag of silver was still lying safely in her space.

With her cheat activated, who did she have to fear?

Lingya, seeing that she was indeed immovable, snorted lightly.

When the time came and she stumbled, would she come begging for help?

After the departure, Qi Yu stretched lazily and called out nonchalantly to Song Ling, "Let’s return to the Residence."

Back at the Prince Residence, Song Ling saw her unconcerned demeanor and asked, "Is the Princess not worried that Lingya could go to Prince An?"

Qi Yu picked up a storybook and responded indifferently, "Would she dare?"

"Li Ming’an poisoned her precisely because she became a discarded piece of Tulan. Now that Heifeng is in her hands, Li Ming’an is probably worried about how to silence her," she said.

On hearing this, Song Ling nodded in agreement.

The rationale was indeed that simple.

But he was still somewhat worried inside, "That Princess Lingya doesn’t seem like one who can stay calm."

As long as that silver hasn’t been found, Li Ming’an will not rest easy for even a day.

Furthermore, he has now joined forces with the people of Tulan, and sooner or later, he’ll cause even greater trouble.

Eventually, the whole world might descend into chaos.

Seeing him looking so worried, Qi Yu comforted him, "What is there to be afraid of? When soldiers come, block them with a general; when water comes, block it with earth. Even if you fret until your hair turns white, those troublemakers will continue on with their misdeeds."

Song Ling also knew his worries were unnecessary, but his identity was like a time bomb for Prince Qiu Residence.

Sooner or later, the truth about Song Ling would come to light.

At that time, how many storms would it stir up in the capital city again? It all remained uncertain.

He worried for a while, but Qi Yu was always so nonchalant, wholly immersed in her storybook.

She looked on and let out a light tsk of amusement.

This plot, it’s too melodramatic, far too shoddy.

Just past noon, Li Mingjue returned to his residence.

Today was New Year’s Eve, and Qi Yu had to accompany him to the Imperial Palace.

Nanny Gui was sent over again by the Noble Consort, stating that the New Year’s Eve family banquet was an important occasion, and that extra effort should be put into the attire.

It shouldn’t be overly grand to outshine the host, but it also shouldn’t be too casual to appear shabby.

Qi Yu sat in front of the mirror, getting fussed over for an entire afternoon, having gone through the process of bathing, changing, and dressing up, before finally entering the palace just as the sky grew dark.

The clothing and hairstyle selections were made by Nanny Gui, from head to toe, all in light pink, making Qi Yu unable to resist protesting.

Isn’t this trying too hard to appear youthful?

However, Nanny Gui laughed and said, "The Princess’s beauty is exceptional, and pink suits you best."

Just look at her delicate little face, how tender and beautiful it appears; neither too overwhelming nor overshadowed by the color.

Qi Yu had no choice but to relent. After the make-up was done, she looked at the person in the mirror and couldn’t help but take a few more glances.

Indeed, as Nanny Gui had said, the pink didn’t overpower her looks and temperament, but instead enhanced her soft beauty.

It’s just that she was accustomed to being casual, not paying much attention to dressing up nor having the inclination to try different styles of makeup and clothing.

At that moment, she was dressed in a pink outfit, covered with a white fox fur coat, her hair pinned up to her waist, and adorned with numerous pieces of jewelry, making her look very much like a lady of a noble family and bearing the stature of a Princess.

Qi Yu entered the carriage satisfied, alongside Li Mingjue, whose imposing presence required no embellishment, and they both headed to the palace.

Though called a family banquet, it was quite a formal feast, inviting officials from all over the capital city. People sat in the heated pavilion, enjoying delicious meals while watching song and dance performances.

Qi Yu wasn’t much interested in the performances. She had seen too many of these in various palace dramas and galas and focused on eating her meal instead.

It must be said that the chefs in the Imperial Palace had some skills, with a steamed lamb dish that was tender and delicious, melting in the mouth upon entry.

Li Tianze, sitting in the main seat, glanced at Qi Yu from the corner of his eye and frowned.

After the last turmoil, his displeasure with Qi Yu had only increased.

He felt that her narrow-mindedness made her unsuitable for the role of Princess.

Yet it was his decree that had sent her to the Prince Qiu Residence, and even if he wanted to send her away now, he had no means to do so.

He felt suffocated at the thought and took a few more drinks.

Qi Yu was completely oblivious to this, and after eating her fill and wiping her mouth, she picked up her cup of fruit wine and took a couple of delicate sips.

After drinking, she even made an interested comment, "This wine is mediocre."

Li Mingjue chuckled softly and said, "If Father knew, he would probably get angry again."

Qi Yu pouted, "Is he a pufferfish?"

How can he have so much anger?

As they were chatting, a delicate and charming female voice rose, "Your Majesty, I heard that the daughter of Minister Ji is talented and good at playing the zither. Why not let her play a tune to liven up the feast?"

Qi Yu looked up. That soft, enchanting voice belonged to none other than Noble Consort Anran.

As soon as she had spoken, others naturally echoed their agreement.

Li Tianze waved his hand in consent and the daughter of Minister Ji slowly rose, carrying her zither to the center of the hall and began to play with grace.

As the refined music slowly played, Qi Yu listened for a while. She thought it was pleasing, but it didn’t really bolster one’s appetite.

The expressions varied among the attendees; aside from a small group completely enraptured, the majority were privately speculating about the Noble Consort Anran’s intentions.

Only Qi Anran’s eyes flickered towards Qi Yu across the hall, a trace of malice flashing through her gaze.