Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 28

Chapter 028 Skillful Workmanship
Not long after, Jin Se brought over what Yun Xiao wanted. Everyone’s gaze was focused on her. They didn’t know what tricks this disreputable Yun Family’s fourth young lady was planning to do.

On the clean tray was a small and exquisite knife that emitted a sharp light, a watermelon and cantaloupe, a cucumber and a cabbage, a few green and white radishes, a few bright red carrots, a few bright and dripping Holy Virgin Fruits, purple grapes, and other fruits and vegetables.

As expected of the emperor’s favourite eldest princess, there were melons and fruits like cantaloupes that paid tribute to the emperor.

Yun Xiao looked down at everything and nodded in satisfaction.

Many people looked at Yun Xiao with gloating gazes. Madam Lu never thought that her daughter would have her own way. She wanted such a pile of fruit and said in panic, “Xiao Xiao, what are you doing?”

Yun Xiao only smiled at Madam Lu to comfort her mother. She reassured her mother and brought the things on the tray back to her seat. She said respectfully, “Eldest Princess, County Lord Hui Ning, the maiden needs some time. Since she is celebrating County Lord Hui Ning’s birthday, please continue with the banquet.”

County princess Hui Ning frowned invisibly. She could not guess what Yun Xiao was going to do in her heart. She let the song and dance continue doubtfully, but she had been paying attention to Yun Xiao’s movements.

Yun Xiao tightened the saber in her hand. A confident light flashed in her eyes. She picked up a grape in her left hand and the saber in her hand moved nimbly. Yun Xiao’s strength was very light but very steady. In a few breaths, the grape in her hand turned into a small purple chrysanthemum.

Yun Xiao peeled off the skin of the watermelon. The red heart of the watermelon was cut into thin slices that were only an inch long and placed on the tray. The jade-green skin of the watermelon was then made into a few oval leaves. Not long after, a purple chrysanthemum was already made.

Madam Lu was dumbfounded. She knew that her daughter’s cooking was very good, but she didn’t know that her daughter’s thoughts were so clever.

The corner of Yun Xiao’s mouth contained a faint smile. She completely ignored the curiosity, admiration, or disdain of everyone around her.

A group of people walked over from afar. When they approached, everyone could clearly see that the youth at the front was wearing a moon-white robe with dark patterns embroidered with silver magnolia flowers. His eyes were as bright and quiet as the moonlight. His gaze was indifferent and elegant. His eyes were deep and shining so brightly that it was almost impossible to open his eyes.

Everyone couldn’t help but fall in admiration for the elegant demeanor of the man. They stared blankly at the man, but no one noticed the faint estrangement in the depths of the man’s eyes.

Rong Jin’s gaze fell on the woman who had her eyebrows lowered and her eyes closed. Her long eyes trembled slightly, leaving a shadow on her eyelids. Rong Jin frowned invisibly and then withdrew his gaze.

“The second prince has arrived!”

The servant’s singing and shouting brought many people back to their senses, Second Prince? There were two princes in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, one was from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and the other was the proton Rong Jin from the Western Yue Dynasty.

Many people thought to themselves that it was a pity that such a handsome man was actually the protector of Xi Yue in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Rong Jin strolled forward with a calm expression. He ordered the servant to deliver the birthday gift he had prepared before smiling and saying, “I heard that county princess Hui Ning came to congratulate her on her birthday. She shouldn’t be late, right?”

The Eldest Princess smiled and thanked him.

However, no one noticed the subtle expression on County Lord Hui Ning’s face. His eyes wrinkled and his gaze landed on Zhou Jin’s face. In the end, his gaze landed on Third Prince Zhou Jingyan.

When Yun Xiao heard Rong Jin’s voice, her right hand trembled. Her left hand hurt slightly. She accidentally said that her finger had been cut. Yun Xiao quietly put the bleeding finger into her mouth.

Madam Lu was completely focused on her daughter and was shocked by her skills. The corner of her eyes twitched, “What’s wrong? Did you hurt your hand?”

Yun Xiao shook her head and chuckled. The corner of her eyes landed on the white figure. This face was clearly different from what she had seen a few days ago!

Yun Xiao immediately withdrew her gaze, then lowered her eyebrows and continued with the work in her hands.

The banquet was still going on, but there was an awkward atmosphere. After less than two hours, Yun Xiao withdrew the knife in her right hand and looked at her work with satisfaction.

Yun Xiao suddenly stood up and bowed, “Reporting to Eldest Princess, county princess Huining, the maiden has already been prepared.”

The moment Yun Xiao’s voice sounded, everyone’s gaze swept over.

Jade green leaves overlapped one another, clusters of translucent chrysanthemum, pink, purple, orange, water red, plain white everything, staggered or blooming or budding, one after another small and exquisite chrysanthemum. In the layers of chrysanthemum trees, There was also a gray rockery. There was also an exquisite pavilion beside the rockery. There was a table and chair in the pavilion. There was a teapot and four teacups on the table and chairs. On both sides of the pavilion were two magnolia branches. The pavilion was concealed by exquisite and delicate chrysanthemums. It gave everyone a mysterious feeling.

It was just a few simple common fruits and vegetables, but in Yun Xiao’s hands, they had turned into a courtyard of chrysanthemum trees in just half an hour.

Everyone who saw this scene couldn’t help but be shocked. They never thought that such a divine change would occur in the banquet hall.

The Eldest Princess’s eyes lit up. This kind of delicacy and ingenuity was not something that even the chefs in the Princess’ Mansion could possibly do. But now, all of this had actually happened to a thirteen-year-old girl. She couldn’t help but praise her, “What an exquisite saber-work! This ingenuity is unparalleled and deserves to be called skillful!”

Hearing this, Madam Lu’s eyebrows carried a faint smile. With the Eldest Princess’s praise, her daughter’s reputation would definitely be much better.

Yun Xiao lowered her eyebrows, and her expression was calm. “The Eldest Princess praises me highly. I’m ashamed of myself. Today is county princess Huining’s birthday, so I’ll give it to you. I hope county princess Huining doesn’t dislike it.”

County princess Huining’s lips curled into a smile. However, there was a hint of coldness in her eyes. “There’s nothing wrong with it. I’ll accept this chrysanthemum carving. Someone, reward it!”

After saying that, Nanny immediately walked over respectfully with a set of exquisite sculpture tools in her hands. Yun Xiao’s eyes darkened, but there was a hint of joy on her face. “Thank you, county princess Huining, for the reward. This statue is not suitable for shaking. Cousin’s thoughts are exquisite. Let’s bring it to county princess Huining together.”

County Lord Hui Ning smiled faintly, and his gaze fell on Lan Shuya, who was wearing a blue dress.

After Lan Shuya danced, she enjoyed the envious gazes of the crowd. She was also frustrated that she had missed the good opportunity to get along with the Third Prince a few days ago. It was naturally good to have more limelight now. There were two princes at this banquet. Lan Shuya was secretly delighted. This was her perfect opportunity to join the royal family.

However, Lan Shuya’s gaze towards Yun Xiao carried a trace of hatred. The dress she wore should have been on her body. If she wore that dress to dance, she would definitely be able to stunning the four of them and attract the gazes of the two princes.

And everything that he had planned was destroyed by Yun Xiao!

Lan Shuya’s watery eyes looked at Yun Xiao’s shallow smiling face. Her hands were tightly clenched together, and the fingers painted with Dan Kou were embedded in her palms, causing bursts of stinging pain.

She did not expect that the useless Yun Xiao would actually receive the praise of the Eldest Princess! And what did he only attract the attention of some noble young masters? This seemed to be saying that he was inferior to Yun Xiao!

Lan Shuya gently moved her lotus step and suppressed the anger in her heart. She leisurely walked to Yun Xiao and said, “Cousin.”

Yun Xiao smiled lightly, but she kept Lan Shuya’s expression in her eyes. “Cousin, you always have a delicate mind. This sculpture is exquisite and small. It can’t be swayed. We sisters have always had the same intentions, so we will definitely be able to bring it to county princess Hui Ning.”

Lan Shuya’s face reddened slightly and the corner of her mouth smiled lightly. “Cousin said,” As long as you bring this thing to county princess Hui Ning, you will have your own merits. There is no reason why Lan Shuya should not do such a high-profile thing. ”

Yun Xiao and Lan Shuya raised the large tray and slowly walked over the table to the red carpet in the banquet hall, followed by two nanny.

When Yun Xiao’s gaze landed on Lan Shuya, she saw that Lan Shuya was getting closer and closer, and her gaze was stuck on Zhou Jingyan’s body. She coughed softly, “Cousin, restrain yourself, you can’t destroy this tray.”

Lan Shuya was originally looking at Zhou Jingyan. Under the gazes of everyone, her thoughts were broken by Yun Xiao. She only felt that her expression became even uglier. Turning around, she saw a trace of indifference and ridicule in Yun Xiao’s eyes.

Her heart trembled. Could it be that this useless cousin had sensed her thoughts?

How could Yun Xiao know that his thoughts were buried so deeply?

Lan Shuya finally relaxed. If Yun Xiao knew what she was thinking, how could she let herself stand out with her?

However, just as this thought entered his mind, he felt his skirt tighten, and as his mind wandered, he couldn’t help but fall towards Yun Xiao’s direction.

With Lan Shuya’s movement, the sculpture in the tray could no longer be stabilized. It was shaking in the air, and a few clusters of chrysanthemums fell from the edge.

Lan Shuya’s expression changed slightly. This sculpture was intended for county princess Hui Ning, but now that she had been destroyed, she reached out with a hand to hurriedly pick up the fallen chrysanthemum.

Just as he caught the falling chrysanthemum, he was about to breathe a sigh of relief. He was anxious for a moment, and his feet were unstable. His body actually tilted straight towards Yun Xiao’s direction, and the tray in his hand could no longer be held tilted to one side.

On the other end, Yun Xiao was still dumbfounded. The tray tilted, and the colorful chrysanthemums and pavilions on it fell down. Before Yun Xiao could react, Lan Shuya’s body had already smashed straight in her direction.

When Yun Xiao saw this scene, she finally reacted. “Ah …” She cried out in shock. Just as she was halfway through, she was suppressed by Lan Shuya and turned into a muffled snort.

This scene happened too quickly. Before the two nanny behind them could save them, they watched helplessly as Yun Xiao and Lan Shuya fell in front of them.