That is Not Advisable

Time passed slowly, and before long, it was almost time for the meal. In the alley, Xie Wan remained huddled there, motionless and alone.

After a while, two palace maids hurried over and saw Xie Wan crouched in the alley. They quickly approached her and whispered, “Miss Xie, don’t be afraid. The Princess Royal already knows about it. We will take you to change your clothes. Today’s events will never be leaked!”

It seemed like she had won the gamble once again.

Xie Wan slowly raised her head and looked at the two palace maids in front of her. She spoke in a hoarse voice, “Thank you, Your Highness, the Princess Royal.”

Upon seeing her disheveled appearance and tear-stained face, the two palace maids sighed softly. “Don’t worry. When something like this happens, the Princess Royal won’t let it go so easily.”

Xie Wan expressed her gratitude once again and allowed the two palace maids to help her up.

After getting a clear look at her sorry state, one of the palace maids couldn’t help but curse, “Beast!”

The two palace maids carried a box containing clothes and other items. They took Xie Wan directly to a side room in the backyard and helped her change into fresh clothes. They also tidied her hair and applied makeup to conceal the faint bruise on her temple.

Once everything was in order, the two maids carefully checked and rechecked to ensure there were no flaws. Satisfied, they nodded to Xie Wan and said, “Miss Xie, please come with us. The Princess Royal is waiting for you.”

Whatever they said, Xie Wan nodded in agreement, as if she had been completely terrified.

Coupled with her stunning beauty, at this moment, in the eyes of those two palace maids, she resembled a fragile porcelain doll.

Unconsciously, their voices softened and became more gentle. As they led her outside, one of the maids whispered, “Don’t be afraid, Miss. The Princess Royal is kind-hearted and easy to get along with. And the thing she dislikes the most is men...”

At this point, the maid paused, fearing that she had stirred up unpleasant memories and changed her wording, “In any case, the Princess Royal will surely stand up for you. You don’t have to worry or be afraid.”

Xie Wan’s complexion improved significantly, and she softly murmured, “I’m not afraid.”

She spoke the truth, but with her low voice and considering what she had experienced before, the two palace maids thought she was trying to reassure herself or find comfort. This only made them feel even more sympathetic.

At this moment, the banquet outside is already prepared, and the guests have started to take their seats. The Princess Royal, taking the opportunity to change her clothes, is raging inside the room!

Old Madam Zhang and Wang Deshui! They truly have audacity! How dare they do such vulgar things in her Princess Royal Residence, especially during her banquet!

Seeing her furious appearance, Palace Attendant Li quickly advised, “Princess, calm down. Getting angry at this point will only harm your own health. It’s not worth it to get so worked up over people like Old Madam Zhang and Wang Deshui, who are lowly individuals.”

“The more I think about it, the angrier I get!” The Princess Royal slammed the table and said coldly, “Especially Old Madam Zhang, who was originally a village woman. If it weren’t for the late Marquis Yongyu giving her a posthumous title, what qualifications does she have to appear at my banquet?! It would have been forgivable if she had a rustic appearance, but she actually dared to engage in such filthy behavior in my Princess Royal Residence. I absolutely cannot let her off lightly!”

Palace Attendant Li nodded and brought up another matter, “What about Miss Xie...”

When Xie Wan was mentioned, Princess Royal’s anger subsided a little. “I quite like that girl’s temperament. Back when Marquis Yongyu passed away, what she did won my heart. It reminded me of the scenes when I protected His Majesty and Yu’er in the past.”

Palace Attendant Li also sighed, “Yes, when the late Emperor passed away, it was thanks to the Princess’s efforts alone that she managed to fend off those ambitious individuals in the court, allowing His Majesty to smoothly ascend the throne.”

Thinking about the past, Princess Royal felt deeply emotional and spoke, “After Marquis Yongyu’s death, Xie Wan was clearly in a desperate situation, but she seized the opportunity to drive away those two pests from the residence and protected his younger brother and the marquisate’s assets.”

“Look at her today, even when faced with such a situation, she didn’t cry or make a fuss. If it were an ordinary woman, she would have been sobbing and seeking help everywhere. Moreover, she is exceptionally beautiful. I have never seen such a charming and refined woman. It’s just a pity about her destiny...”

Palace Attendant Li hesitated for a moment and said, “Isn’t it said that after the coming-of-age ceremony, destiny dissipates? Besides, based on my observations, Prince Ning may not necessarily care about such things.”

The Princess Royal was taken aback, “What does that have to do with Yu’er?”

Palace Attendant Li smiled and said, “Just think about it. What kind of person is Prince Ning? When His Majesty and the princess sent women to his residence, he didn’t even bat an eye and sent them straight to the brothel. But today, he took the initiative to send someone to inform you about Miss Xie’s situation. It’s obvious that he wants you to help resolve the matter and seek justice for Miss Xie.”

The words struck a chord with Princess Royal, but she hesitated, “Perhaps it’s just because Wang Deshui angered Prince Ning by doing those vulgar things in front of his residence.”

Palace Attendant Li immediately smiled, “Princess, you’ve seen Prince Ning grow up. When have you ever seen him doing such unnecessary things?”

“Even if Wang Deshui angered Prince Ning, given his temperament, if he punishes Wang Deshui severely, the matter would be over. Why would he go the extra mile to send someone to inform you, explicitly mentioning that Miss Xie is still in that alley?”

Upon hearing this, the Princess Royal’s eyes lit up, “You make sense.”

Palace Attendant Li smiled and said, “Therefore, this flower-viewing banquet is not entirely a troublesome matter for the princess.”

Upon hearing this, the anger in Princess Royal’s heart finally dissipated, and she smiled, “Tell me, what if I directly send Xie Wan to Yu’er’s bed?”

Palace Attendant Li hastily replied, “Princess, that is not advisable!”

The Princess Royal was only speaking casually. After all, Xie Wan is the legitimate daughter left behind by Marquis Yongyu, and the talk of destiny is truly something to be wary of.

Moreover, she knows Yu’er’s temperament. If she were to do such a thing, it would only backfire.

The Princess Royal looked at Palace Attendant Li and frowned, “This matter is causing some difficulty for me. If it were an ordinary woman, regardless of her status, as long as Yu’er showed interest, I would definitely help make the match. But...”

“Don’t worry, Princess.”

Palace Attendant Li poured a cup of tea and handed it over, saying, “Fate is predetermined. As the saying goes, where there’s one, there’s two. If Prince Ning makes an exception for Miss Xie today, it doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t happen again. With more occurrences, Prince Ning’s attitude will become evident. The princess just needs to watch and wait.”

The Princess Royal nodded at the words, “Today, I finally let go of a big burden in my heart. I thought that after that incident back then, Yu’er had lost interest in matters between men and women. Speaking of which, it was me and His Majesty who wronged him...”

Just as she was speaking, a palace maid from outside announced, “Princess, Miss Xie has arrived.”