Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 562 - 288: Pushed Out_3

Chapter 562: Chapter 288: Pushed Out_3

"The reeds are lush, and the white dew turns to frost. The so-called beloved one, resides across the water."

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Inside the western chamber, the atmosphere was not so warm, as jealous barbs flew towards Qian Yixiu incessantly. Although there was some envy and admiration, it was rare. They simply could not understand how this legendary country girl could be more graceful, composed, and talented than themselves, who were ladies of noble families.

Pan Yuanting excitedly pulled Qian Yixiu to sit down and laughed, "Miss Qian is truly talented, just like my grand-uncle."

A few young ladies at the table congratulated her enthusiastically, looking quite proud to share in her glory.

Qian Yixiu felt helpless, as she had never intended to be a talented woman, yet it always seemed to go against her wishes.

Huang Jinyu, looking befuddled, remained standing on the spot with his mouth agape. His gaze followed Qian Yixiu from the courtyard into the western chamber, staring at her unblinkingly.

Luo Susu waved her hand in front of his face and pouted, "Cousin Yu, you’ve gone silly staring at that... girl. What’s so good to look at?" She didn’t dare say the word "country."

Huang Jinyu gave her a glare and said, "Cousin Luo, she is also my cousin—Cousin Embroidery. What’s wrong with looking at her?" With that, he sulkily returned to the eastern chamber.

Finally, after discussion among the six from the Eldest Princess’s company, Qian Yixiu won first place indisputably with her "Ode to the Plum Blossom" and "Ode to the Snow." Sir Lin even repeatedly stressed that these two poems were the best of this and the past years’ plum appreciation banquets. Lu Hanlin quickly corrected that these two poems were the best not only in this banquet but in all banquets.

The prize was a two-inch-tall Gilded Flying Horse.

Unexpectedly, she received a Gilded Horse Award in this era; the Eldest Princess was quite avant-garde.

Qian Yixiu humbly accepted the golden horse from the Eldest Princess and modestly stated that she was still young and needed to study more. She attributed today’s success to being inspired by their precious abode and admitted it was also a fluke, as she was not usually this impressive.

The Eldest Princess, delighted, rewarded Qian Yixiu with a set of ruby-encrusted, emerald hair ornaments.

As everyone left the courtyard, no one noticed Prince Consort Pan going behind Huang Jinyu and fiercely striking his back with a Jade Flute.

Huang Jinyu leaped in pain and cursed, "Who dares to hit this young master..." Turning around, he saw Prince Consort Pan glaring at him.

Prince Consort Pan was an idol among the scholars, including those from the Imperial College. So, when the reckless Tyrant realized it was Mr. Pan who had struck him, he didn’t dare to retaliate, and instead, he took off running.

Prince Consort Pan grabbed him and scolded, "You dare to bully my granddaughter, I’ll knock you dead." He raised the Jade Flute to strike Huang Jinyu again but was held back by someone nearby.

They persuaded him, "Mr. Pan, please calm down. Young Master Huang has always enjoyed teasing young ladies as a joke... "

Prince Consort Pan roared, "Whether he jokes with other young ladies, I do not know, but he did bully my granddaughter just now, and that’s unacceptable."

Since he was little, Huang Jinyu enjoyed teasing pretty young maidens, but it never caused any serious trouble—people just regarded him as mischievous, and considering the face of the Eldest Princess and Master Marquis, they didn’t take him to task. But today, Prince Consort Pan got serious and even broke decorum by hitting someone, which shocked the crowd and made the typically trouble-making Huang Jinyu somewhat panicked.

The Eldest Princess hurried forward and apologized, "Mr. Pan, please don’t be angry. Today I’ll make sure his father disciplines him." She then scolded Huang Jinyu, "You little troublemaker, haven’t you apologized to Mr. Pan yet?"

Huang Jinyu, who had bullied many young ladies, was put in his place for the first time. He hung his head and bowed, saying, "I’m sorry, I won’t do it again."

Prince Consort Pan then let go of him.

Qian Yixiu was so touched, feeling different with someone to rely on. She rushed to Prince Consort Pan, clutched his sleeve, and kept calling out, "Grandfather, Grandpa."

Prince Consort Pan patted his granddaughter’s head, and the two walked forward together. The noble ladies envied Qian Yixiu not only for the little golden horse in her hand but also for the man by her side.

After leaving the Eldest Princess Mansion, Prince Consort Pan cheered up and did not return home but went straight to the Qian family to drink. Qian Manjiang and Pan Yang, who had been drinking tea elsewhere, hadn’t expected Qian Yixiu to steal the limelight by winning first place. Feeling happy, they joined him at the Qian family’s residence.

As soon as Qian Yixiu entered her own home, she put on a serious face and took these few people to the study in the outer courtyard, where she relayed the rumors about her.

Upon hearing this, the joy of the others instantly turned to rage.

Qian Manjiang was so furious that he pounded his fist on the table, causing the teacups to jump. He exclaimed furiously, "Outrageous! This is too much!"

Prince Consort Pan felt even more distressed. His granddaughter always wore a smile in public, but he hadn’t realized she was not only mocked but also maliciously slandered. He declared, "Tomorrow, I will have an audience with the Emperor and see the Empress Dowager. We must thoroughly investigate this matter and punish the culprits."

It was rare for Prince Consort Pan to take the initiative to seek an audience with the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

In the presence of her family, Qian Yixiu finally let go of her facade, leaning on Father Jiang and sobbing grievously.

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