0p0 Chapter 228 Crown Princess' Birthday
Chapter 228 Crown Princess' Birthday
The ambiguous relationship between Lu Lingxi and Nan Wangyu lasted for more than twenty days until the tenth day of September, Lu Lingxi's birthday.
Lu Lingxi originally didn't want to celebrate her birthday. It wasn't her coming of age or her tenth birthday. Her father and brother were not around, and her sister-in-law was pregnant and couldn't come either, so she had no interest in it.
But Nan Wangyu and the concubine Shang both tried to persuade her that this was her first birthday as the Crown Princess, and they would definitely come to congratulate her, so it would not do without a big celebration. Besides, all matters were handled by the two of them, and Lu Lingxi only needed to eat, drink and have fun, so she reluctantly agreed.
On the morning of her birthday, the sun had just shone from the east, and Lu Lingxi had just opened her eyes when Chunhong and Liulu gently lifted the quilt from her bed and helped her sit up. Then, they took her to the dressing table and began to carefully wash and dress her.
Today is a special day for Lu Lingxi, so Chunhong and Liulu are more active than usual. Lu Lingxi sat in front of the mirror, and they first gently combed her long hair that fell like a waterfall on her back. The black hair shone with a faint luster, like silky satin. Then, they picked up an exquisite jade hairpin, put her hair into a beautiful bun, and inserted a few beautiful flowers as embellishments.
After finishing her hairstyle, Chunhong and Liulu began to carefully select the clothes that Lu Lingxi would wear today. Liulu opened the wardrobe, and the dazzling array of gorgeous clothes inside made her eyes dazzled, but her eyes quickly locked on a red long skirt. This skirt was made of the finest silk, embroidered with exquisite patterns and gold threads, and it looked particularly gorgeous and eye-catching. Chunhong and Liulu carefully put it on Lu Lingxi and tied the ribbon around her waist. Suddenly, her whole person exuded a noble and elegant temperament.
Then, they added some makeup to Lu Lingxi's face, drawing her curved eyebrows, bright eyes and pink lips. Finally, they put on a pair of dazzling earrings and a crystal necklace to make her look perfect.
When everything was tidied up, Lu Lingxi walked gracefully toward the door, ready to greet the guests who were arriving one after another.
This morning, the place was packed with guests who came to congratulate her. Lu Lingxi always had a smile on her face and greeted every guest warmly. Whether it was an old friend or a stranger she met for the first time, she could communicate with them in a friendly and polite manner, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.
The birthday gifts brought by these guests were dazzling. Various rare treasures piled up like mountains, as if all the treasures in the world were gathered here. Some were priceless jade and jewelry, shining with dazzling light; some were rare antiques and paintings, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere; and some were rare specialties from foreign countries, full of mysterious colors. The long gift list alone had piled up into a thick stack, and if it was unfolded, it would probably be two meters long!
When receiving these gifts, Lu Lingxi naturally couldn't hide her joy and excitement. After all, facing so many precious gifts, anyone would feel extremely happy. However, when this joy settled a little, she couldn't help but think that she would need to return the gifts in the future. So, her originally excited mood gradually calmed down a lot, and she began to think about how to carefully prepare the return gifts to avoid being rude to others.
Most of the guests returned home after lunch. In the evening, Nan Wangyu accompanied Lu Lingxi to accept congratulations from the concubines in the Prince's Mansion.
At first, everyone sat in their seats in a proper manner, and the whole scene seemed solemn and dignified. However, as time went on, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed. The reason was that Nan Wangyu and Lu Lingxi showed a very easy-going and friendly attitude. You know, this is a very rare family dinner in the Prince's Mansion. Normally, it is almost impossible for these concubines to see Nan Wangyu.
Therefore, at this moment, everyone wanted to show off their talents in front of Nan Wangyu in order to gain his attention and favor. So, they all stood up to toast him and chat with him.
Concubine Shang originally had no intention of joining in the fun. She sat quietly aside, thinking to herself: Today is the birthday of the Crown Princess after all, and the Crown Prince will definitely spend the night with the Crown Princess later. If the Crown Prince drinks too much and becomes intoxicated at this moment, he will have no time to accompany the Crown Princess. Thinking of this, Concubine Shang took a sip of tea and then slowly stood up. She smiled and walked gracefully towards the concubines who were about to toast Nan Wangyu.
Concubine Shang played Tai Chi in a clever way, which neither seemed to be a blunt refusal nor could it effectively dissuade the passionate concubines. Perhaps it was because of the drinking, but the concubines seemed to be bolder tonight. Despite Concubine Shang's obstruction, they continued to move forward. Concubine Shang was a little overwhelmed, and Nan Wangyu occasionally agreed with her. The two cooperated very well.
Lu Lingxi sat there quietly, her eyes fixed on the two people. Their cooperation was perfect and tacit. This scene made Lu Lingxi feel even more bitter, as if countless bugs were gnawing at her heart.
Perhaps, only a woman like Sister Shang who is extremely capable, beautiful, and talented is qualified to sit on the throne of the Crown Princess. Lu Lingxi pondered secretly, and couldn't help feeling a little ashamed.
She really couldn't understand why a wonderful birthday party had suddenly turned into a situation where everyone was competing to flatter and intrigue. If she were facing all kinds of unreasonable requests from those people with ulterior motives, she would definitely not be able to deal with them as easily as they did - to reject them tactfully and to cleverly maintain each other's face. With her impulsive and irritable personality, she would probably just push these people away roughly and loudly declare her sovereignty without any scruples.
Thinking of this, Lu Lingxi felt more and more bored with the scene before her. So, she quietly stood up and left the banquet alone when no one was paying attention.
When the fireworks bloomed in the sky, Nan Wangyu asked: "Lingxi, do you think these fireworks are beautiful? This is a birthday gift I specially prepared for you." After asking, no one answered.
When Nan Wangyu looked back, Lu Lingxi was no longer behind him. He was so busy dealing with these concubines that he thought Lingxi was always behind him. He was so careless.
He quickly stood up and went to look for Lu Lingxi.