The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 204 Qin Family Birthday Banquet

After the night rain, the sun shone brightly.

"What a beautiful day!" Afang's voice was filled with joy as she helped Jing Anle get ready, as today was the old lady of the Qin family's birthday.

Jing Anle looked up at the window. The clouds were slanting across the sky, the sky was blue and the wind was gentle. It was indeed a good time to go out.

Looking at herself in the mirror, with her red lips and white teeth, and skin as smooth as jade, perhaps because she was wearing a red dress, her originally delicate eyebrows and eyes became much brighter.

Jing Anle shook her head, her hairpins clinking together, and she chuckled, "This head full of jewels is indeed a bit too heavy."

Knowing that Jing Anle was in a good mood today, Afang playfully said, "Princess, you look even more beautiful than a fairy from the heavens!"

"When did you learn to say such sarcastic things?" Jing Anle couldn't help but laugh.

"That's what it is!"

"I heard that even Princess Rou is going to the old lady's birthday banquet this time, but of course she can't compare to the princess," Afang muttered.

Upon hearing the name Jing Rou, Jing Anle's eyes darkened instantly, and his expression turned serious.

"Have you and Mu Ping handled the matters I instructed you on properly?"

Although the Qin family has retired from court and no longer participates in politics, they are still imperial relatives, and the civil and military officials still have to give them this much face. Since Jing Rou will be going, then Murong Pei Feng will naturally be going too, and then there will be a good show to watch.

Afang paused in tidying her hair, looked at Jing Anle in the mirror and said, "Princess, rest assured, everything is ready."

Before long, Jing Fengyao came to find Jing Anle, and the two siblings left the palace together.

Qin Mansion.

It wasn't noon yet, but the mansion was already bustling with activity, and many carriages were parked outside, indicating the large number of guests coming and going.

Jing Anle and her brother Jing Fengyao arrived early, and the servants of the Qin family quickly and tactfully went to greet them. Before long, even Qin Xu personally came to pick them up.

The prince and princess, both dressed in finery and of noble birth, were so beautiful that they were momentarily stunned and almost forgot to bow.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince! Greetings, Your Highness the Princess!" Everyone quickly bowed.

"Rise, all of you. Today I am only attending my maternal grandmother's birthday banquet. Please do not stand on ceremony and make yourselves at home." Jing Fengyao spoke first. He stood tall and straight, with a handsome face and a clear voice, which also had the majesty of an emperor.

Only then did everyone dare to stand up and express their gratitude.

This scene was witnessed by Murong Ruoyan, who had arrived early. The wealth and status of the imperial family were truly enviable. If she could catch the eye of the First Prince, wouldn't that be...?

"Ruoyan." Suddenly a voice rang out, pulling Murong Ruoyan back to reality. It was Murong Peifeng standing to the side.

“Brother.” Murong Ruoyan looked at Murong Peifeng in front of her. The news that his hand was crippled had spread throughout the capital. Others could only sigh. After all, he was still the legitimate son of the Marquis’s mansion, and no one dared to openly laugh at him.

Even though one of his hands was crippled, it couldn't diminish Murong Peifeng's elegance; however, his features were sparse, and a sense of sorrow lingered around him.

"Don't you think the First Prince is very impressive, brother?" Murong Ruoyan asked Murong Peifeng.

Murong Peifeng stared at Jing Fengyao and Jing Anle's retreating figures, his eyes icy cold. He deserved that status and prestige, but everything had changed. How could he accept it?

Since the Qi Kingdom cannot have a flawed monarch, he must break this rule and establish new laws!

"Don't forget why your mother sent you here."

Murong Ruoyan nodded, "Brother, don't worry, I will keep it in mind."

All the noble ladies in the capital knew that although today was Old Madam Qin's birthday banquet, it was also a time for Qin Xiuyuan, the young general of the Qin family, to find a wife.

The Pingchang Marquis's Mansion is just a name, so it naturally needs to form a marriage alliance to strengthen the family. Qin Xiuyuan comes from a prominent family and is a relative of the emperor, so he is indeed a good choice at the moment.

But... Murong Ruoyan thought to herself, wouldn't it be better to marry a prince and become a prince's consort? She remained expressionless, and no one knew that she actually had such a thought.