Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince-Chapter 27 - The Princess Wants Her to Apologize to Me

She manages all affairs of the Duke Residence, big and small, and so far, no one has been able to find any faults.”

Qi Yu thought to herself, having watched hundreds of episodes of palace dramas, how could she not know what kind of people they were?

However, even the most flawless people could be broken by a fool, and it remained unknown who would actually crumble.

She slightly raised her eyebrows and smiled at Li Mingjue, “You can hide on the first day but not on the fifteenth, these were the Prince’s words to me, how could you forget so quickly?”

Since these people were intent on targeting her, hiding in the shadows was not a long-term plan.

Better to probe and see for herself; she might even discover some unexpected surprises.

Li Mingjue knew she was determined to go and could only send a few more maids to accompany her.

Qi Yu changed her outfit, bringing along Shen Nanxing and Chunlan, who disguised as maids, and headed to the Duke Residence.

Before leaving, Li Mingjue still couldn’t help but repeatedly instruct her, “If anything happens, find someone to send a message back to the Prince Residence right away, and don’t confront the situation alone.”

Qi Yu waved her hand, “I know.”

How did she feel that Li Mingjue had become increasingly talkative, what happened to that aloof Prince Qiu who hardly spoke a word?

Watching the carriage gradually disappear from sight, Li Mingjue’s expression instantly turned cold.

He ordered his attendant, Shiqi, “Find some men to keep watch around the Duke Residence and report any activity immediately.”

“Yes,” Shiqi acknowledged the order and quickly made arrangements.

Advisor Li, seeing his Prince this concerned for the first time, tried to console him, “Please, do not worry, my Lord.”

“Although the Princess can sometimes be childish, the old servant can see she is a smart person, and she will surely not let herself fall into danger.”

Li Mingjue looked up at the gloomy sky, his eyes dark and unreadable, and muttered hoarsely, “I hope so.”

In the Duke Residence, Madam Qin had already prepared a feast in the backyard and invited a few talented ladies from prominent families in the capital to admire the flowers in the garden.

Qi Anran was among them, and seeing Madam Qin’s kind attitude towards her, she felt somewhat proud.

Since her engagement to Prince Anran, more people in the capital city had been currying favor with her, greatly satisfying her vanity.

Currently, she was busy learning etiquette from the nanny sent by the Empress and occasionally attending some banquets, living a colorful life.

But whenever she thought about how she had been outsmarted by the fool Qi Yu, she felt as if she had a fishbone stuck in her throat.

As she pondered deeply, a maid came over and reported, “Madam, the Princess of Prince Qiu Residence has arrived.”

Madam Qin’s expression stiffened, and she spoke in an indifferent tone, “Let her in.”

The others, noticing her displeasure towards the Princess of Prince Qiu Residence, exchanged glances, each harboring their own thoughts.

Even as the Princess of Prince Qiu Residence, she was still considered a fool who was despised wherever she went!

Upon hearing the words “Princess of Prince Qiu Residence,” Qi Anran, who had been serenely admiring the flowers, suddenly grew cold.

Her hands were pinching a red rhododendron so tightly that the juice stained her fingertips red without her noticing.

Chen Shishi noticed her actions and suddenly let out a light sneer.

With a sweet smile on her face, she walked toward Madam Qin and spoke affectionately, “Aunt, we were enjoying the flowers here; why must we call that fool over?”

Madam Qin did not seem displeased by her words, but still deliberately scolded, “How can you speak of the Princess of Prince Qiu Residence like that?”

Chen Shishi snorted disdainfully, “She is a fool, and aren’t others allowed to say it!”

“Audacious!” Qi Yu and her group just walked in when they heard Chen Shishi’s words.

She had barely reacted when Chunlan beside her suddenly shouted, “The Princess of Prince Qiu Residence is not someone you can disparage at will!”

Everyone, including Qi Yu, was startled by her outburst.

Qi Yu looked at Chunlan with a shocked expression, wondering how this usually delicate girl suddenly burst out in such a manner.

Chunlan didn’t care what others thought; before coming, Li Bo had instructed that no one should be allowed to bully their Princess.

“You, a mere maid, dare to speak to me, a lady, in such a manner!” Chen Shishi regained her senses and pointed at Chunlan while berating her.

She, a daughter of a prominent family, was being scolded by a lowly maid; how could she ever mix in the capital city again if word got out?

Chunlan, with a stern and pretty face, declared righteously, “According to the laws of Dazhao, Miss Chen must kneel and pay respects upon seeing our Princess!”

Her words caused a change in everyone’s expression, not just Chen Shishi’s; even Madam Qin would have to pay respects upon seeing Qi Yu.

Initially, others merely considered Qi Yu a fool and did not acknowledge her status as the Princess, so naturally, there would be no talk of paying respects.

But indeed, the Princess had the authority to decide their fate.

With the conversation reaching this point, Madam Qin could only step in to smooth things over, smiling at Qi Yu, “The Princess of Prince Qiu Residence is magnanimous and will surely not take issue with Shishi.”

Qi Yu noticed how skillfully she had extricated herself and the Duke Residence from the situation, leaving Chen Shishi to take all the blame.

She sneered deliberately, “The Princess is magnanimous, yet certain matters still need to be addressed.”

“After all,” she paused deliberately.

Her gaze swept over the faces of the others before she nonchalantly continued, “my Prince has said, should the Princess suffer any displeasure today at the Duke Residence, he will certainly return it twofold tomorrow.”

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Madam Qin’s heart sank; she had not anticipated Qi Yu being so difficult to deceive.

She had already shifted the blame onto Chen Shishi, yet Qi Yu had escalated the situation to a confrontation between the Duke Residence and Prince Qiu Residence.

“The Princess jests, today I invited the Princess over, why would I allow you to be wronged.” Madam Qin insisted stiffly.

Qi Yu pointed at Chen Shishi and raised her chin towards her, with an uncompromising and justified demeanor, “I demand she apologize to me!”