Chapter 384: The Duchesses Like Her a Lot
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“I’ve embarrassed myself in front of you. She’s the Eldest Princess, after all. How can I make her do anything? Look, there are guests today, but she didn’t show up until now. There’s nothing I can do about her,” Old Madam Zhou said, criticizing Yu Yunxi.
Yu Xiaoxiao feigned a sad expression on her face and said, “Grandmother, don’t be sad.”
Following that, a sarcastic voice rang from the entrance.
“I just found out that you care so much about me.”
Everyone turned around in unison and saw Yu Yunxi, who was dressed elegantly, slowly walking over. Her dress was light green, and the embroidery of the Vermillion Bird near the hem was exquisite. The only valuable thing she wore was the hairpin on her head.
Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu had seen Yu Yunxi at the palace banquet previously so they recognized her immediately.
“Yunxi greets the two Duchesses,” Yu Yunxi said with a bow.
Since the other party had helped her father before, Yu Yunxi was not unwilling to show them respect.
Initially, the two Old Madams were influenced by Madam Shang and Old Madam Zhou’s words so they had a bad impression of Yu Yunxi. However, seeing her docile and sensible appearance now, they were stunned. Although she did not grow up in the capital, her bearing and temperament were better than the noble ladies raised in the capital. In their opinion, even the Third Princess, who was brought up by the Empress, could not compare to her. They looked at her in a trance, feeling as though they were seeing Princess Changning from back then.
In the end, Duchess Ying spoke first, saying, “Eldest Princess, you’re too kind. You have a noble status so how could you bow to us?”
“This is what I should do. After all, both of you are my elders,” Yu Yunxi said softly as she lowered her gaze.
Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu exchanged a look as their eyes shone with admiration.
‘This child’s etiquette is just right..
When Yu Xiaoxiao saw the two Duchesses looking at Yu Yunxi in a favorable light, she naturally felt anxious. She was counting on the duo to make things difficult for Yu Yunxi after all. She quickly ran over to Yu Yunxi and held Yu Yunxi’s hand as she said coquettishly, “Sister, you’re finally here. Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time. What were you doing?”
It was clear that Yu Xiaoxiao was trying to remind everyone that Yu Yunxi was late.
Perhaps Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu did not notice the intentions of the second branch of the Yu family earlier, but now, how could they not understand the situation? After all, they had lived for a long time and had seen all kinds of schemes.
‘The Commandery Princess is… quite devious. I don’t know if it’s a blessing or a curse if she marries into the Eastern Palace…
Duchess Ying looked at Yu Xiaoxiao expressionlessly before she said, sounding slightly unhappy, “We didn’t wait that long. Moreover, we came to the King of Zhenbei’s Residence without any notice. Not only that, but the Eldest Princess has a noble status. It doesn’t matter if she’s a little late.’
“Duchess Ying…”
Yu Xiaoxiao panicked and wanted to refute Duchess Ying’s words.
Madam Shang knew the two Duchesses were unhappy so she quickly said to Yu Xiaoxiao, “Xiaoxiao, don’t make your cousin stand for so long. Hurry up and sit down with her.”
Then, with the attitude of the mistress of the residence, Madam Shang pointed to the seat next to Old Madam Zhou and said kindly, “Yunxi, sit here. Your grandmother misses you.”
Yu Yunxi raised an eyebrow before she looked at the empty seat next to Old Madam Zhou with a cold gaze.
‘This family is really good at acting. Since the two Duchesses are here, they deliberately left the seat next to Old Madam Zhou empty. The empty seat probably belongs to Yu Xiaoxiao before this…’
Yu Yunxi was disgusted and did not intend to sit next to Old Madam Zhou at all. She turned around and smiled gently as she asked softly, “Duchesses, I wonder if I can sit there?”
There was an empty seat next to Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu.
Duchess Ying chuckled and replied, “Of course! The King of Zhenbei’s Residence is your home, after all, Eldest Princess. You can sit wherever you want. You don’t have to be reserved with us.”
Yu Yunxi widened her eyes slightly, looking innocent as she said, “I just think both of you are very kind, and I just want to treat both of you well…”
Although Yu Yunxi already had a child, it had to be said that her ability to act as an innocent young woman was much more powerful than that of Yu Xiaoxiao.
The two Duchesses could not help but recall how they had carried Princess Changning in their arms when she was a baby when they looked at Yu Yunxi. They laughed happily and asked Yu Yunxi to take a seat.
“Alright, hurry up and sit down, child!”
Based on their seniority, even the Empress had to show them some respect. As such, it was not rude for them to address Yu Yunxi in such a manner. Instead, it was very friendly. It was very obvious that they had a very good impression of
Yu Yunxi.
Yu Yunxi nodded and quickly sat down. Then, she said to Qian Qing, “Qian Qing, bring the snacks over.”
“Yes, Eldest Princess.’
Not long after, Qian Qing brought a few people over and placed a few plates of snacks in front of Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu.
“This is…”
“These snacks are made by the maidservant in my courtyard. They’re quite good so I want you to try it,” Yu Yunxi said with a smile.
Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu exchanged a look. At their age, what kind of delicacies had they not eaten before? However, since they knew this was Yu Yunxi’s good intentions, they quickly tried the snacks. It did not take long before their expressions changed.
‘The snacks melt in your mouth. It’s really delicious…
Duchess Yu could not but praise, “Eldest Princess, the maidservant in your courtyard is really talented…’
Yu Yunxi said with a smile, “You can just call me Yunxi. If you like these snacks, I’ll tell the maidservant to prepare more. You can bring them with you when you leave.”
As soon as Yu Yunxi arrived earlier, she had noticed the snacks next to the two Duchesses were untouched. It was not hard to guess that they did not like what the second branch of the Yu family had prepared. She remembered that Qian Jiao had prepared some snacks so she asked Qian Qing to bring them over.
Upon hearing Yu Yunxi’s words, Duchess Ying shook her head and said seriously, “No, you’re the Eldest Princess. We can’t change the way we address you.”
Duchess Yu cleared her throat and said, looking slightly embarrassed, “I can’t change the way I address you, but can I bring back more snacks with me? My great-grandson is very naughty, and he’s very picky with his food. He’s been dissatisfied with the food that the cook in our residence prepared.”
Yu Yunxi smiled. “Of course.
Meanwhile, Old Madam Zhou and the others looked at this harmonious scene and gritted their teeth.
‘What’s going on? Shouldn’t the two Duchesses find Yu Yunxi’s behavior inappropriate? Why are they getting along so well? Now, it seems like we’re the ones out of place…’
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