Chapter 385: Praying for Blessings

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Sister, what kind of snacks are they? I want to try them too!”

Yu Xiaoxiao was unwilling to be ignored so she quickly ran over to Yu Yunxi’s side.

Seeing this, Yu Yunxi picked up the last piece of snack on the plate and ate it herself. Then, she said to Yu Xiaoxiao indifferently, “I’m sorry. I already ate the last piece.”

“You, you did it on purpose!” Yu Xiaoxiao said indignantly.

“That’s right. I did it on purpose,” Yu Yunxi said bluntly.

Yu Xiaoxiao’s expression froze. She did not expect Yu Yunxi to admit it just like that. However, she was very pleased. In her opinion, Yu Yunxi’s petty behavior would definitely displease the two Duchesses. She was so excited that she forgot to hide her smugness.

Duchess Ying and Duchess Yu noticed the gloating expression on Yu Xiaoxiao’s face, and they exchanged a look. Previously, they did not notice it, but they could see now that Yu Xiaoxiao was clearly targeting Yu Yunxi. Moreover, they also knew that Yu Xiaoxiao wanted them to make things difficult for Yu Yunxi.

For a moment, the two Duchesses wondered if Yu Xiaoxiao had lost her mind and forgot that Yu Yunxi was the Eldest Princess. Moreover, Yu Yunxi did not do anything wrong today. Even if Yu Yunxi had behaved inappropriately, they knew they could only keep their dissatisfaction to themselves. They definitely could not make things difficult for Yu Yunxi. No matter how high their statuses were, they could not be arrogant; they knew what they should and should not do. This was also the reason why their families were able to maintain their statuses in Xichu for so many years.

Duchess Yu’s smile faded a little as she said to Yu Xiaoxiao coldly,

“Commandery Princess, don’t embarrass yourself just because of a little bit of food.

Yu Xiaoxiao froze, and her face twisted into an unsightly expression.

‘What’s going on? Why are the two Duchesses angry with me?’

The two Duchesses had already reminded Yu Xiaoxiao. The rest would depend on her.

Duchess Ying glanced at Yu Yunxi and sighed inwardly. ‘This child really has a tough life… Not only was she separated from her family when she was young, but when she returned to the King of Zhenbei’s Residence, she still had to deal with strange family members…’

Duchess Yu said to Yu Yunxi kindly, “Eldest Princess, before Xichu’s state banquet, all the women in the imperial family and the ministers’ families will be going to the Temple of Eternal Peace to pray for blessings.”

‘There’s such a thing? How novel…

Yu Yunxi raised an eyebrow.

“We’re going to the Temple of Eternal Peace tomorrow. You just returned to the capital so you might not be familiar with all of this. Tomorrow, I’ll tell my granddaughter to accompany you. She’ll be able to help you,” Duchess Yu said gently.

‘Is this their purpose for coming to the King of Zhenbei’s Residence today?’

Yu Yunxi’s heart warmed slightly. She would not reject the kindness of others so she nodded and said, “Alright. Thank you, Duchess Yu.”

Before the two Duchesses left, Yu Yunxi asked Qian Jiao to bring over a few boxes of snacks and handed them to the duo.

Duchess Yu said with a smile, “Sister Ying, look, it’s not a loss for us to come to the King of Zhenbei’s Residence. Not onlv did we get to eat here, but there’s even food for us to take away…”

“That’s right. It’s all thanks to the Eldest Princess. She didn’t find the two of us old women bothersome,” Duchess Ying said with a smile and nod.

Yu Yunxi only smiled.

“Eldest Princess, see you tomorrow.”

After bidding farewell, the two Duchesses got into the carriage.

As soon as Duchess Yu entered the carriage, her smile vanished. She looked at Duchess Ying and said seriously, “In the past, I thought that the second branch of the Yu family was sensible. However, it seems like they can’t tolerate the existence of the Eldest Princess. They’re really muddle-headed. Don’t they have any self-awareness? Have they forgotten why they’re able to stay in the capital and have so much wealth and glory today?”

The more Duchess Yu thought about it, the angrier she became. She watched the King of Zhenbei grow up so she knew how difficult it was for him to become a vassal king. Unexpectedly, the second branch of the Yu family was not only a leech, but the family was also ungrateful.

“You’re right. I didn’t expect my judgment to be wrong. In the past when the King of Zhenbei just left the capital, the people from the second branch often visited Duke Ying’s Residence. Yu Xiaoxiao was also very eloquent. At that time, I thought they had a sense of measure and knew how to be grateful. However, looking at what happened today, it seems like that’s not the case,” Duchess Ying said with a long sigh.

Duchess Yu said through gritted teeth, “Even with our presence, they were already so unscrupulous. It’s hard to imagine how much worse they are when no one’s around.”

Duchess Yu felt extremely sorry for Yu Yunxi.

‘That child must be suffering a lot… After returning to Xichu, not only does she have to deal with the Emperor, but she also had to deal with her strange relatives.’

Duchess Ying’s frown eased as she said, “However, from what I observed today, the Eldest Princess is also not simple…’

Duchess Yu nodded in agreement. “That’s true. During the banquet, I already felt that her temperament was like that of Princess Changning. Today, I could see that she was even smarter than I expected.”

Duchess Yu sighed and continued to say, “If Princess Changning and the King of Zhenbei were by her side, she would have been carefree…”

“The Emperor and the Empress Dowager can’t tolerate her existence either. Tomorrow, we’ll help if we can,” Duchess Ying said.

Duke Ying and Duke, along with their families, were loyal ministers. It was true that they were loyal to the Emperor, but the two Duchesses could not bear to see Yu Yunxi alone and helpless. Hence, they wanted to help her as much as they could.

Duchess Yu suddenly sighed and said, “How good would it be if a woman like the Eldest Princess is my granddaughter-in-law?”

Duchess Yu was very concerned about her grandson’s marriage.

“It’s not just you. I feel that way as well. Alas, the Eldest Princess would be marrying down if she married the brats from our families. Most importantly, she’s engaged to the Third Prince of Beixiao,” Duchess Ying said helplessly. “That’s right. I almost forgot about this,” Duchess Yu said, patting her head.

“I hope that the Eldest Princess will be happy.”

Back at the King of Zhenbei’s Residence.

Seeing the carriage had left, Yu Xiaoxiao said mockingly, “Sister, you’re really amazing. The two Duchesses seem to like you a lot.”

Yu Yunxi smiled coldly and said, “The two Duchesses have a discerning eye and saw through some people’s petty tricks.”

“You!”

Yu Xiaoxiao glared at Yu Yunxi, choked by the latter’s words.

Madam Shang hurriedly ran over and stopped Yu Xiaoxiao. “Enough, Xiaoxiao. Don’t be angry with your cousin.”

‘Why is my daughter so impatient? If this continues, how are we going to trample on Yu Yunxi?’