NOVEL WEB Chapter 98 - 98 The Show Begins
Chapter 98: Chapter 98 The Show Begins
Lai Jiajia, Mi Xinmei, and Luo Meng’er were thrilled and cheered excitedly.
The remaining two, You Yuxia and Wan Zhenzhen, however, were not so convinced. They had always been of average looks, never dazzling anyone’s eyes.
Moreover, the way Leng Yu Yan spoke with such confidence, why didn’t she properly conceal her own blemishes?
Leng Yu Yan noticed their disbelief and her lips curled beneath her veil.
When she treated people with sincerity, it didn’t mean they would respond in kind.
These two were different from Mi Xinmei and Luo Meng’er; during their time at the academy, whenever there was a dispute, they always shrank back like turtles.
They’d pay lip-service when happy; when not, they’d hide away, watching coldly from the sidelines.
They’d jump out when it benefited them; when it didn’t, they hid faster than anyone.
Fortunately, they hadn’t done anything too outrageous recently.
Today was Flower Festival day; after today, she wouldn’t need to have any further dealings with them.
If it weren’t for the fact that Lai Jiajia needed to form a team of six, she wouldn’t have treated them this way.
If, in the future, they did something outrageous that wronged her, then they couldn’t blame her.
On the other side.
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The nanny from the Clothing Bureau returned to Prince Liang to report.
“Prince Liang, as per your instructions, I have altered Third Miss Lai’s dress.”
Prince Liang gave a faint response, “Is it to her satisfaction?”
“Yes, it fits Third Miss Lai well,” said the nanny, hesitating for a moment.
Seeing this, Prince Liang asked, “What’s the matter, is there still something else?”
“Your Highness, the original size of the Flower Goddess Dress was exceptionally graceful, yet Third Miss Lai was not quite the match. I significantly reduced the bust, but had to expand the waist by three inches. I’m afraid Third Miss Lai might not be able to demonstrate the essence of the original Flower Goddess Dress.”
Hearing this, Prince Liang furrowed his brows, “The Flower Goddess Dress was tailored to whose measurements?”
With respect, the nanny answered, “It was tailored to the Crown Prince Consort’s measurements.”
Prince Liang sighed. The future Crown Princess Consort, even being blind, had such a figure, he had underestimated her.
“Since it’s been altered, let it be. But the nanny must keep the alterations to the Flower Goddess Dress a secret.”
“Prince Liang, rest assured, I understand!”
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At the Eastern Palace at this moment.
Ye Yiheng and Jian Lecheng were in the study, where a crowd of Hidden Guards kneeled densely on the ground.
Mo Chen saluted, “Your Highness, we are ready to serve. The people sent to various government offices have been arranged. We just await Your Highness’s command during the Flower Festival activities.”
“By that time, not a single one of the Xu father and son can be spared. Anyone related to the Xu Family must be detained!”
“We will obey!” the crowd said in unison.
Ye Yiheng moved his fingers, and Mo Chen led the Hidden Guards away.
Jian Lecheng clenched his fists, brimming with excitement, “Your Highness, if I had the skill, I would definitely participate.”
“The Xu father and son have some fighting skills; make sure you know how to protect yourself,” said Ye Yiheng indifferently.
“Uh…” Jian Lecheng sobered up, “Your Highness speaks wisely!”
Suddenly, Jian Lecheng thought of Miss Xu’s conflict with Leng Yu Yan and spoke again, “Your Highness, do you think Xu Yaxiang will do something to Lai Wu if it gets chaotic later?”
“Rest assured, the position of my Crown Princess Consort is not something just anyone can aspire to.”
As he said this, a slight smile flitted across Ye Yiheng’s lips.
Jian Lecheng thought he was seeing things, rubbed his eyes, and when he looked again, Ye Yiheng’s lips had returned to their usual sternness.
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Duanli Manor.
Leng Yu Yan sent Lai Jiajia running to find Cao Shu.
“Lady Cao, my sister put on the Flower Goddess Dress, and now she’s itching terribly, I’m afraid she won’t be able to perform on stage, what should we do?”
Cao Shu furrowed her brow, “Didn’t we say not to wear it now, and to put it on when it’s time to go on stage?”
Lai Jiajia pouted, “My sister was worried the dress wouldn’t fit properly and wanted to try it on.”
“Enough already, I’ll think of something,” said Cao Shu as she rose from her seat and saw Lai Manting, Li Lu, and Xu Yaxiang not far away, summoning a palace maid to call them over.
When Lai Manting and her five companions arrived and heard what Lai Jiajia had said, they laughed to themselves.
Cao Shu sighed, “If the Flower God cannot take the stage as scheduled, we’ll have to replace her.”
Lai Manting glanced at Li Lu and Xu Yaxiang beside her, who were looking forward with anticipation, then said to Cao Shu, “Lady Cao, I am willing to perform. However, when I practiced the dance, it was always with my own team members. I have never practiced with the Sixth Miss and the others.”
Xu Yaxiang quickly interjected, “Obviously, you can only perform together if you’ve practiced together. Lai Jiajia, your team can only blame Leng Yu Yan for causing trouble!”
Lai Jiajia said distressedly, “But we have practiced so hard for so long! How can we not perform?”
“Alright, stop arguing!” Cao Shu raised her voice and said coldly, “Xinya Academy cannot afford a mistake. If Leng Yu Yan cannot play the role today, then Lai Jiajia, your team’s opportunity must be cancelled, and we will replace it with Lai Manting’s team.”
Lai Jiajia hung her head and wiped away tears.
Cao Shu frowned, “You should be thanking Lai Manting and her team for stepping in at the last minute. If there’s an issue in such a situation, the entire academy cannot bear the responsibility!”
Upon hearing this, Lai Jiajia sniffled and turned to run away.
Seeing this, Xu Yaxiang exchanged a look and a smile with Lai Manting and Li Lu.
Cao Shu took a deep breath, “Alright, time waits for no one. The six of you go to the pavilion right away to get made up and change your clothes!”
Xu Yaxiang ran back to Mrs. Xu excitedly, “Mother, your daughter is going to play the flower fairy!”
Mrs. Xu exclaimed in surprise, “How did you get another opportunity?”
“Opportunities are hard to come by, your daughter will certainly cherish it. Mother, you must watch your daughter closely later!” Xu Yaxiang accepted the praise of the nearby ladies with great pleasure.
Seeing this, Mrs. Feng asked Lai Manting, who was approaching slowly, “And you?”
Lai Manting nodded with a smile, “Mother, your daughter needs to go get made up and changed now.”
Mrs. Xu pointed at Lai Manting and said to her daughter, “Look at Third Miss Lai, you should learn from her temperament.”
For a while, the seating area was bustling and joyful.
Soon, Lai Manting, Xu Yaxiang, Li Lu, and others headed towards the pavilion.
Along the way, Xu Yaxiang whispered, “Why didn’t the ugly girl listen, and put on the dress before going on stage? She put it on too early. Now she’s made it easy for us.”
They had missed the chance to see a spectacle!
Lai Manting snorted lightly, “But it’s a success that we can play the roles, and that’s worth a lot.”
Xu Yaxiang nodded in agreement, “It’s just a pity that such a good opportunity to embarrass her completely has been lost.”
Seeing Li Lu following silently behind, Xu Yaxiang glanced at her, “Chin up, if you play the role well, won’t that Wei family brother of yours stick his gaze to you?”
Hearing this, Li Lu nodded, “It’s easy to say, but are hearts really so easily won over?”
Xu Yaxiang jabbed at her, “Just be sour! Otherwise, after today, you’ll have to wait until next year. If it’s next year, you’ll be sixteen, and probably already married!”
Li Lu acknowledged with a hum. Lai Manting was already sixteen, but still waiting in her maiden chambers, hoping to marry the real future Crown Prince.
She just wanted to marry Wei Ruili, why was it so difficult?
Thus, the six of them, each with their own thoughts, got made up and changed their clothes in the pavilion.
Once they were dressed anew, the hour of the Flower Festival activities arrived.
Palace eunuchs came to relay the message, urging them to go on stage immediately.
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