"Princess, thank you!"
At the masquerade party, Zixuan Gege found an opportunity to find Gu Qingcheng and said something in a low voice.
She would be grateful, not only because Gu Qingcheng helped her out, but also because Gu Qingcheng helped her figure it out.
He even set a "role model" for her.
Sometimes, people need “role models”.
When she can't get over the hurdle in her heart, she thinks that the princess, who is more noble than herself, can bend down. What does she have to be ashamed of?
And the words Princess Qingcheng said to her were quite enlightening.
Zixuan Gege knew that when Princess Qingcheng said "kneel down", she didn't really mean to make her servile.
It was to let her let go of the burden in her heart - Daqing was dead, so she should not cling to the old dream of the dynasty.
"...You're welcome! As long as you understand!"
Gu Qingcheng said lightly.
Dignity is not something you talk about or rely on yourself to hold on to, but requires sufficient strength.
Lowering your head today is to hold your head high tomorrow.
"When will the Ye Family Garden be open?"
Gu Qingcheng was holding the wine glass, suddenly thought of something, and asked casually.
Zixuan was stunned for a moment, and then quickly got into work mode.
She thought about it carefully and said, "After celebrating the Western New Year, there is a gap period in the month before the old calendar year!"
In the past few years, the Ye family has been making money by renting out the Ye family garden.
The busiest times are several major festivals.
For example, at the end of the Western calendar, various Western festivals gather together, and there are especially many cocktail parties and banquets.
After this period of time, it will become idle.
"Okay, pick a weekend and arrange a private room for me!"
"Princess, do you want to hold a cocktail party? Or a party?"
"Let's hold a salon. I'm going to Chou Country. Before I leave, I'll get together with my 'friends' in Beijing and say goodbye."
"...Princess, you, you want to go abroad?"
Although she knew she shouldn't ask, what happened today made Zixuan Gege feel a little "dependent" on Princess Qingcheng.
I originally thought that those of them who stayed in the capital had a master again.
Unexpectedly, after the emperor left Jincheng, Princess Gu Lun would also leave.
"Well! I was invited to visit Chou Country. There are some things I must do!"
Going to Chou Country is not a secret. Gu Qingcheng has no need to hide it. "It could be as short as a few months or as long as one or two years. I will be back!"
When Zixuan Gege heard the word "come back", she couldn't help but feel a little happy.
Suddenly, she thought of something again and asked, "Princess, when you go to Chou Country this time, will you take the guards you recruited with you?"
Foreign countries are not as good as domestic ones. If there is no one around the princess, will she be bullied?
By the way, the princess also built a princess mansion. If the princess leaves, what will happen to the princess mansion?
Will it be occupied by someone?
"There will be some guards accompanying us. The Princess's Mansion still needs to be built. During my absence, the craftsmen will be able to do the work."
As for whether the princess mansion, military camp, etc. will be occupied by others.
Haha, isn’t there Miss An Qi?
While speaking, Gu Qingcheng glanced at the flamboyant figure on the dance floor.
Her "pleasure" has a purpose.
Zixuan Gege noticed Gu Qingcheng's gaze and followed it.
Then she realized something.
…
January 19, Saturday.
The tenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
The busy Western calendar has passed, and there is still more than half a month before the traditional New Year's Day.
Gu Qingcheng thinks this day is very good.
She invited the deputy envoys and wives of several palaces in the capital, as well as talented men and ladies from the capital, etc.
The address of the New Year Salon is in Ye Family Garden.
It's called a salon, but it's actually a hodgepodge.
There are dance floors, halls, archery, billiards and many other recreational activities.
Of course, the main venue is the salon located in the flower hall.
Everyone discussed current affairs, literature, art, etc.
Gu Qingcheng specially invited An Qi and other celebrities.
However, on this occasion, Gu Qingcheng's treatment of An Qi did not seem to be so "diligent".
She was just very polite, just like she was with other guests.
"An Qi, Princess Qingcheng, what's going on today?"
"Yes, do you think that because a foreigner is helping her to support her, she can ignore you?"
"Hmph, I was so flattering that day, but today I'm just——"
The losers around An Qi didn't really help An Qi to fight against the injustice.
Rather, they were somewhat jealous when they saw that Princess Qingcheng, a princess of the dynasty, could invite so many foreigners and chat and laugh with them.
In this era, the inferiority complex of Chinese people is really serious.
The evaluation of a person's worthiness is directly related to whether foreigners recognize him or her.
Being able to make friends with foreigners is a great pride and a personal asset.
At the masquerade party at the Marshal's Mansion, Princess Qingcheng's posture was so low that An Qi and her best friends felt that the last princess was nothing more than this.
But now, when she came to the Ye Family Garden, the salon held by Princess Qingcheng herself, not only were there so many distinguished guests, she was also able to deal with them so easily and casually.
Everyone suddenly realized that Princess Qingcheng, a princess of the dynasty, was not that humble.
An Qi even worried about whether Princess Qingcheng would "take advantage of foreign countries to take advantage of herself".
Go to foreigners and say bad things about her!
Her father is indeed a handsome man, but he also needs the support of foreigners.
If she offends a foreigner, not only her, but also her handsome father will be implicated.
"..."
Watching Gu Qingcheng chatting happily with Wai Guoren, who seemed to be very difficult to talk to, and looking at her from time to time while talking, An Qi's heart couldn't help but rise and fall.
That man seemed to be the deputy envoy of the Goose Kingdom, his name was Ivanlov.
I heard that he is the most arrogant and unsmiling in front of the commander.
Why are you talking so happily to Princess Qingcheng at this moment?
The key is!
What on earth are they talking about!
Are you talking bad about her, An Qi?
An Qi became increasingly uneasy.
Finally, she couldn't help it any longer, saw the right moment, held the wine glass in hand, and came to Ivan.
"Mr. Ivanlov, hello!"
An Qi didn't know Goose, so she spoke English dryly.
Although Ivanlov was surprised by the handsome daughter's initiative to strike up a conversation, he still maintained the minimum etiquette.
He nodded slightly and replied in English with a very goose-like charm: "Hello, Miss Anqi!"
"Just now, I mean, I saw you and Princess Qingcheng talking happily."
An Qi's English is not very good, so she switched to Mandarin as she spoke.
As for Ivanlov, he was the deputy envoy stationed in China after all. He had a certain foundation in Chinese.
"Yes, Princess Qingcheng is indeed the princess of Daqing. She has unique insights into politics."
"She also admires the Ye Emperor of our Goose Country very much. We discussed a lot of the history of the Goose Country!"
When Ivanlov spoke, his gray-blue pupils clearly showed admiration for Princess Qingcheng.
An Qi became increasingly uneasy.
This Princess Qingcheng is really good at pleasing foreigners.
An Qi doesn't understand Ye Huang or anything else.
She didn't do much research on the history of Goose Country.
However, she could tell that this man named Ivan really admired Princess Qingcheng.
If Princess Qingcheng spoke ill of herself in front of him, Ivanlov would probably believe it, right?
Thinking of this, An Qi bit her lip and finally spoke, "Mr. Ivanlov, besides discussing Emperor Ye, what did you and Princess Qingcheng say?"
"Please don't get me wrong, I don't mean to pry into your privacy."
"But, rather, I just accidentally discovered that you seemed to mention me when you were talking?"
After An Qi said this, she felt a little regretful.
Oops, wouldn't it be bad if she was so direct?
What should Ivanlov do if he misunderstands?
An Qi's little face turned a little red when she was anxious.
There were some beads of sweat on her forehead.
An Qi is not very old either, only eighteen or nineteen years old.
What can only be regarded as a pretty face is still a little childish.
Her shy and anxious look made her look more and more like a little girl who thought she was in trouble.
"..."
Seeing such a rich lady, Ivan smiled and said, "Princess Qingcheng is right, Miss An Qi, you really live up to your name!"
An Qi was stunned for a moment and blinked her big eyes.
Princess Qingcheng was right?
So, Princess Qingcheng did mention herself to Ivanlov just now?
Did she really say bad things about herself?
Wait, what does "people are as their name suggests" mean?
I, my name is An Fengyi. I found someone to change my name after my father became famous.
Take the meaning of "there is a phoenix coming to the ceremony".
Does Princess Qingcheng also think she is a phoenix?
Although An Qi likes to pursue Western gadgets, she is still traditional at heart.
When someone mentioned her name rashly, she didn't think of her English name at all, but her real name!
Ivanlov didn't know what Angel was thinking, but gave the answer directly, "She said you are very kind, very cute, like a real angel."
The Chinese translation of angel is An Qi.
An Qi continued to blink her big eyes, and it took a long time to react.
Then, her face turned even redder, "Mr. Ivanlov, did Princess Qingcheng really say that?"
She said I was an angel, a real angel?
Oops, how can this be so embarrassing?
Ha, hahaha, after all, she is my good sister, she is so discerning.
The key is that Princess Qingcheng did not compliment her in front of her, but mentioned her while chatting with Wai Guoren.
An Qi felt that if she hadn't taken the initiative to ask, she wouldn't have known at all.
...So, Princess Qingcheng really thinks that she, Angel, is very good, kind and beautiful as an angel.
Instead of being like the many coquettish bitches who surrounded her, they only complimented her in person but secretly laughed at her for being the daughter of a bandit and a nouveau riche!
"Okay! Princess Qingcheng, I, An Qi, have decided to be your friend!"
After saying goodbye to Ivanlov with a smile, An Qi found Gu Qingcheng who had just finished chatting with the wife of the deputy envoy of country Y.
An Qi looked at the other party steadily and nodded vigorously, "Princess Qingcheng, you will be my half-sister from now on!"
Huoshui couldn't help but cover his eyes when he saw such a simple and silly child...
(End of chapter)
