Volume 2 Chapter 163
163. No Problem
“Your Majesty, I’ve brought the Princess!”
Atiya reported to Xia Lulu.
“Mm, good.”
“Then I’ll take my leave!”
After bowing, Atiya left, leaving only Xia Yi and Xia Lulu.
Today, Xia Lulu was also dressed very formally, but her style was a bit different from usual. Today, white was the main color. Her silver hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. She wore a crown symbolizing royal authority on her head. Her white dress was paired with white gloves, embodying both solemnity and beauty.
Xia Yi also subtly observed that Xia Lulu had padded herself quite a bit today.
Compared to her usual flat state, she was much bigger.
Xia Lulu, do you care so much about your image?
If possible, Xia Yi really wanted to point it out directly and ridicule Xia Lulu.
Unfortunately…
She didn’t dare.
Because if she did that, Xia Lulu would definitely flip out on the spot and spank her.
“Daughter, are you ready?”
“Mm.”
Xia Yi curtseyed to Xia Lulu.
“I’m ready. We can depart at any time.”
“You’re unexpectedly obedient today,” Xia Lulu observed Xia Yi. “It’s quite out of the ordinary.”
“I-I… I’m always very obedient!”
“Very obedient?”
Xia Lulu laughed.
“You mean constantly thinking of causing trouble for no reason, and every time, because of your mischief, you create a bunch of problems?”
“The past doesn’t count! I’ve decided to never cause trouble again,” Xia Yi emphasized. “Besides, today is a special day. Our royal family is going to appear in front of the commoners. We have to properly display the royal image. It’s really not appropriate to cause trouble today!”
“Then I’ll believe you’ll be a good girl for today.”
Hahaha!
Fooled—
Xia Yi laughed secretly in her heart.
Xia Lulu, you’re not that great, deceived by my superb acting.
“Daughter, actually, not only the people in the capital, but many of our kin living in the north have also gathered. Many people want to see your face. You may not remember, but the last time you actively appeared in public was five years ago. At that time, everyone thought you were very cute.”
Of course Xia Yi remembered.
She was even smaller than she is now in her first year, just a tiny baby dragon.
Because she was a bit shy at the time, during the parade, seeing countless eyes staring at her, she kept trying to hide in Xia Lulu’s arms, too embarrassed to show her face.
That shy and bashful demeanor, coupled with her cute appearance, gave the dragons an image of her as a mascot.
“That’s all in the past. I’m different now!” Xia Yi hurriedly explained. “I’m quite perfect now!”
“Really? Don’t go hiding in my embrace again like before and start acting cute.”
“Impossible, absolutely impossible!”
Damn it!!
Xia Lulu, deliberately bringing up this dark history, clearly just to tease me.
Xia Yi had already decided in her heart.
This time, everything would be different. She would wash away everyone’s impression of her.
She would present the image of a majestic royal princess.
And then, Xia Lulu would act cute in front of all the dragons, causing her majesty to collapse, becoming a stepping stone for Xia Yi.
Amidst the waning of one and the waxing of the other, she would ascend to the heavens and complete her revenge!
“Alright, it’s about time. Daughter, let’s go.” Xia Lulu said.
…
Xia Lulu and Xia Yi boarded the float decorated with flowers of all colors.
The Silver Dragon Queen stood in the center, while the Silver Dragon Princess stood beside her.
“The Queen and the Princess standing together is so perfect!!” Elly exclaimed upon seeing the composition on the float. “To be able to see such a sight, I have no regrets in this life.”
“Last time, the Princess was quite shy. In the blink of an eye, she has already grown so outstanding.” Sera sighed with emotion.
“It’s a pity I didn’t see the Princess when she was young. If only I had started working in the palace ten years earlier.” Regret was written all over Elly’s face.
For long-lived dragons, six years was indeed very short.
Xia Yi saw the other dragons watching her. She smiled and waved at everyone in response.
“The Princess smiled at us!!”
Elly raised her arms in delight and jumped up and down.
As Xia Yi’s etiquette teacher, Vanessa was a bit moved seeing this scene. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Xia Yi’s bearing and appearance were perfect. It seemed tying this slacking princess to a chair and forcefully making her so excellent in etiquette wasn’t in vain.
The float bumped along.
Amidst the sound of ceremonial cannons and the cheers of the dragons, the royal event was about to begin. Starting from the palace, Xia Lulu and Xia Yi would parade around the entire capital.
Many dragons were ready to chase after them from the palace.
“I’m going too!!”
Elly had only run a few steps before Atiya grabbed her tail.
“Uwah!! Senior Atiya, what are you doing?!”
“No can do, junior. You’re still in confinement,” Atiya said. “Letting you out today to watch Her Majesty and the Princess’s departure is already an exception. Now it’s time to return to the black room. This is your punishment.”
“Why is this happening?!! I’m really innocent!!” Elly was almost in tears.
“Let her go, Atiya.” Lucia said.
“Lucia?”
“Let’s forget about it for today. She can continue her confinement tomorrow.”
“Well, if you say so.” Atiya let go.
“Great!! Thank you, Big Sister Lucia!!”
Elly stopped wailing and laughed happily. Like the other dragons, she chased after the float, leaving the palace.
The float was about to leave the palace gate.
Damn it!
Although Xia Yi pretended nothing was wrong on the surface, she was starting to panic inside.
“Xia Lulu…”
Xia Lulu looked at Xia Yi. “What’s wrong?”
“Did you forget something?”
Xia Lulu blinked. “Did I?”
“You did, you did. Think about it again!”
“I don’t think so,” Xia Lulu shook her head.
This Xia Lulu, how could she be so forgetful!
It was to drink the tea that protects the throat and boosts energy together.
If they missed this step, wouldn’t her entire plan become meaningless?
This absolutely couldn’t happen!
“My throat is a bit uncomfortable. I need to drink tea…” Xia Yi said directly.
“…”
Xia Lulu narrowed her eyes.
Xia Yi felt a bit guilty and averted her gaze.
“Are you sure, Daughter?”
“Mm-hmm, let’s drink tea together.”
“Since you’re the one asking…” Xia Lulu smiled. “Sure, no problem.”