Deep down, Hu Qingya looked down on Xu Qing’er. Why should she visit a concubine first? After paying respects to Xu Qiu’er, she left the palace, awaiting the wedding. While acknowledging Xu Qing’er, Hu Qingya chose to bypass her residence after paying respects to the emperor, empress, and the crown prince’s wife.
Xu Qing’er furiously smashed the vase given by the crown prince, feeling bitter about her status and future.
Swallowing her tears, Xu Qing’er looked aggrieved at Long Hanjie, who hugged her, saying, “I only have you left…” Regarding the title of Qingfei, Hu Qingya knew this was Xu Qing’er’s title. Though she originally didn’t like it, she wanted to make Xu Qing’er unhappy. The empress, having to turn a blind eye to her niece’s insistence, let it go. Hu Qingya aimed to make things difficult for Xu Qing’er because Xu Qing’er was the favored concubine who could threaten her position and because she simply disliked her.
In the pavilion, Hu Qingya watched koi fish swimming in the lake, leisurely throwing fish food. “Sister, you seem to be in a good mood today.” Upon hearing the voice, she threw all the fish food into the lake and pounced on the newcomer, shouting, “Brother…” Hao Li steadied her, laughing, “You’ve gained weight again. Be careful or Hanjie won’t be able to carry you.”
Hao Li, looking at his sister’s pure face, felt somewhat dazed.
His sister had been spoiled by their parents since childhood and was always unrestrained. Now that she had entered the palace, things would be different. His sister’s temperament… He saw Hu Qingya waving her hand in front of him. Hao Li laughed, “What is it?”
Hu Qingya giggled, “Brother must have someone he likes now, looking so distracted.” They exchanged a glance and burst out laughing. Hao Li pinched her smooth cheek and said, “Yes, brother has someone he likes in his heart.” His sister’s eyes widened. He added, “The person in brother’s heart is our Qingya.”
Unwilling to be teased, Hu Qingya puffed out her cheeks. Suddenly, she remembered, “Oh right, brother, I’ve seen Xu Qiuer.”
Hao Li looked at her, “Qingya, what brother wants to tell you is that Xu Qiuer is not your opponent.”
The Prince’s Grand Wedding –
