Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 450 Princess Helena Updated (4)_1

Chapter 450: Chapter 450 Princess Helena Updated (4)_1

"What? What did you just say? If you’re brave enough, say it again!"

Helana found it hard to believe, staring at Cai Wei. She could hardly trust her own hearing.

Was this wench scolding her? Scolding her for being old, ugly, and lacking manners? Did she have the gall of an ambitious leopard? How dare she?

Cai Wei picked up a teacup, gently stirred the tea leaves inside with the lid, and said leisurely, "I’m saying, those of us present here are all young ladies from distinguished families. I implore the princess not to use such filthy words to avoid tainting the ears of these young ladies and undermining everyone’s perception of the princess’s moral character."

"You...how dare you!"

Helana was furious, she couldn’t hold it in any longer. She took a step forward, her hand raised in the air, ready to slap this wench across the face.

Just as she raised her hand, a wave of cold yin energy suddenly came over her. She turned her head instinctively to see Nangong Yi from the other side of the Waterside Pavilion, glaring at her with icy eyes.

His gaze was nothing like his courteous distant look when he had rejected her before. Even separated by a pavilion, she could still feel the chilling air emanating from him.

He was warning her not to lay a hand on this wench.

Upon this realization, her heart ached as if stabbed by a needle. Her hand hung in mid-air for a long moment before she reluctantly put it down.

"You wench, just wait for me!"

With that angry remark, Helana flounced out, returning furiously to her own seat.

"Fine, I’ll be waiting," Cai Wei sneered.

When Du Wanqiu saw Helana lash out at Cai Wei, she was so scared that her heart nearly jumped out of her chest. She kept her head down, not making a sound, doing her best to make herself inconspicuous.

This princess of the Xianbei Empire was famously infamous for her terrible temper. Out of jealousy, she physically assaulted Miss Ning, who she believed was admired by Nangong Yi. This incident is still widely talked about in the aristocratic circle of the Great Jin Nation.

An alien princess daring to assault the beloved daughter of the prime minister gave a good idea of exactly how domineering and capricious she was!

If she really launched an attack on Mu Caiwei, it would not be surprising if she ended up flaying her alive and ripping off her tendons!

She didn’t mind seeing Mu Caiwei, this little bitch, suffer such a fate. She actually wished for it. However, she was afraid that Princess Helana might vent her anger on her, beating her as well. If that happened, she wouldn’t have the face to show herself in the Great Jin’s aristocratic circle ever again!

Only after Helana left did she dare to lift her head, still feeling a chill in her heart.

Cai Wei was casually sipping her tea, enjoying the moment. Seeing her raise her head, she flashed a smile and said, "I am sorry if I frightened you."

Mu Caiwei’s smile was full of mockery, making Du Wanqiu feel ashamed and resentful. She forced a smile and said, "Don’t worry, as long as you’re unharmed, sister."

Setting down her teacup, Caiwei sighed, "Well! Who can tell if this is going to blow over? Anyway, I’ve managed to offend both of the princesses. If either of them harbors lingering resentment and wants to retaliate, I’m afraid we sisters might have difficulty getting out of this Imperial Garden."

Upon hearing this, Du Wanqiu shrank back slightly, but then laughed off, "You are such a joker. Even if one of the princesses intends to trouble you, you have His Highness King Qin to protect you. What is there to be afraid of?"

Cai Wei laughed, "I don’t really have anything to be afraid of. I’m just worried about dragging my sisters along. They’ve both had a hard time here because of me, and I’m sure they won’t let it go. Unfortunately, there’s nothing they can do about me, so the only thing they can do is to vent their anger at my sisters. You all must be careful!"

Du Wanyue interjected, "Why should we be dragged down by you? If the princesses are looking for trouble, they’ll naturally look for you. What does that have to do with us?"

Cai Wei chuckled lightly and said indifferently, "Oh? Is that so? That was just me overthinking..."

After saying that, she turned her head and started chatting with Xiang Yun, no longer paying attention to the Du sisters.

Du Wanqiu initially planned on asking Cai Wei to speak to King Qin, and ask him to protect her while he was protecting Mu Caiwei, so that she would not have to bear the brunt of the princesses’ ire.

However, because Du Wanyue was quick-mouthed and offended Mu Caiwei, although she didn’t show any signs of anger on the surface, she was still distant and indifferent towards them. This made it clear that she didn’t want to talk to them any longer, so she didn’t dare to disturb them, for fear of upsetting her and causing a counterproductive result.

As Du Wanqiu was regretting her actions, she suddenly saw a head eunuch leading a group of young eunuchs over to announce that the Empress Dowager would arrive soon and asked everyone to prepare to greet her.

"Finally, she’s coming."

Cai Wei thought in relief as she stood up with the others to welcome the Empress Dowager.

"The Empress Dowager has arrived—" An accompanying eunuch shouted as the procession drew near.

Everyone bowed in unison, shouting in unison, "Long live the Empress Dowager, long, long live the Empress Dowager!"

Empress Mo sat in a palanquin. The canopy was bright yellow, and a semi-transparent yellow gauze curtain hung around it. It was embroidered with a golden phoenix, which could be hung on the sides like a bed curtain.

The weather today was sunny and breezy, and the warm spring wind made it quite comfortable. The veil of Empress Mo’s palanquin was not lowered, so everyone could see her face.

"Please, rise. Today is the Shangsi Festival, and it’s rare that we’re all gathered together. There’s no need for formalities!" Empress Mu spoke slowly.

"Thank you, Empress Dowager!"

After paying their respects, everyone got up.

Because the Duke An’s residence was of lower status, the Du sisters and Cai Wei were arranged to stand behind the other ladies. After getting up, Cai Wei boldly stole glances at the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager was very beautiful, around thirty years old and bore a slight resemblance to her son. Moreover, she maintained herself very well. Despite being close to forty, she still looked as radiant as a woman in her twenties.

She wore a dark red phoenix robe embroidered with gold cloud patterns, a long apricot-yellow moonbeam skirt woven with gold, a golden double-headed phoenix hairpin in her hair, a tasseled hairpin festooned with pearl finials, a large ruby peony flower made of gold, a handful of colorful eight-treasure hair ornaments, and jade earrings of an exquisite transparent green, a pair of gold bracelets with nine dragons playing with pearls, and a ruby ring. All these made her look dignified and luxurious, dazzlingly eye-catching.

"I had some mundane matters to attend to today which made me come a bit late. I apologize for keeping everyone waiting!"

Empress Mo said lightly, taking Luo Xue’s hand as she alights from the sedan.