novel-bin Chapter 235 Opinion
Chapter 235 Opinion
Inside the palace, Wang Ningyi stood quietly by the pond, staring at the fish swimming in the pond, but her thoughts had already drifted far away. "This fish is really beautiful." She whispered softly.
Suddenly, a familiar voice came into her ears, pulling her back to reality from her reverie. She turned around and saw Wang Xuan walking towards her.
Wang Ningyi slowly stood up and went to meet Wang Xuan. Wang Xuan came closer and said, "Sister, why are you so bored watching fish here? The prince is going to hold a palace banquet tomorrow, and grandfather specifically asked you to go with him."
Wang Ningyi casually threw a handful of fish food into the water, causing the fish to scramble for it. She replied calmly, "I'm not feeling well, so I won't go to the palace banquet this time."
Wang Xuan stepped forward and said anxiously, "Sister, this is the Spring Outing Banquet! And I heard that this banquet is specially held for the princes to select concubines! Are you really determined not to go?"
Wang Ningyi frowned slightly and said firmly: "The border war has not yet subsided. How can we just enjoy ourselves and hold the selection of concubines at this time? Besides, as early as when I was twelve years old, I asked my father to ask His Majesty to cancel my eligibility to participate in the selection, so I have no chance of becoming a concubine. And I already have someone I like."
Wang Xuan quickly stepped forward and stopped Wang Ningyi who was about to go out, and said seriously: "Sister, grandfather once warned you not to get too close to Zhao Junning. This person is very scheming and cunning. He is definitely not a good person and is not a friend worth making." As she spoke, Wang Xuan's eyes fell on the box of Taoyao Rouge in Wang Ningyi's hand, and a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.
Wang Ningyi gently stroked the rouge in her hand and smiled calmly, "How can we listen to others' words when it comes to making friends? Besides, Jun Ning and I have known each other since childhood and we are like sisters. She is kind-hearted and sincere to others. She cares for me more than a relative. Ah Xuan, you are also a person with your own opinions. How can you blindly follow the opinions of others without thinking about right and wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan frowned, tidied her hair, and retorted, "Sister, just because you don't respect grandpa doesn't mean you can mislead me to disrespect grandpa. Grandpa is experienced and knowledgeable, so what he says certainly makes sense." After that, she turned around and left, leaving Wang Ningyi standing there alone, thinking about something.
Watching Wang Xuan's back gradually going away, Wang Ningyi couldn't help but feel helpless. She knew her sister was stubborn, but she felt that she was too stubborn to follow the teachings of her elders. However, for Zhao Junning, Wang Ningyi firmly believed in her own judgment and would never change because of a few words from others.
In the end, Wang Ningyi decided to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Wang Xuan, hoping to resolve their differences and make Wang Xuan understand that true friendship does not depend on the evaluation of others, but needs to be felt and managed with the heart.
Wang Ningyi shook his head helplessly and went back into the house.
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In the Prince of Yue's mansion, Xiao Zhengshu sat leisurely on the armchair, his right hand gently stroking the extremely sharp dagger in his hand, his eyes flashing with a cunning light, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said with a smile: "Tonight's palace banquet, I believe that the young master has already thought of a countermeasure."
Qin Zhuoyuan, who was standing by, quietly took out a small and exquisite jade box and carefully opened the lid. Inside lay a poisonous insect emitting a strange smell. He said in a deep voice: "This is the poisonous insect that my sister carefully refined when she was alive. It is called the 'Yinxin Gu'. Anyone who takes this Gu will obey the instructions of the person who put the Gu in his mouth, just like a puppet."
Xiao Zhengshu stared at the mysterious poisonous insect in front of him and couldn't help but sigh: "Miss Qin is truly talented and beautiful!" However, there was no smile on Qin Zhuoyuan's face, as if there was endless sadness in her heart.