e-aged man widened his eyes as the gray figure moved too quickly for him to see clearly. Tightening his grip on the dagger in his hand, he quietly swallowed and pulled Dr. Lin back towards the door. J...The Emperor's Capital Ode 30: Princess QiXia
30. Princess QiXia
Second Floor of the Chu Fragrance Pavilion
A stunning figure quickly rushed out from a private room, almost colliding with a waiter carrying a tray of dishes. At the same moment, Mu Rong Ting leaped forward to grab the woman but was still a step too slow, allowing her crimson sleeve to slip through her fingers.
"Be careful!" Ye Li almost simultaneously calculated the trajectory and force needed to divert the steaming soup pot from the tray when it would have collided with the waiter. She casually picked up an empty bowl on the table and threw it over. With precise calculations, she forcibly knocked the just-removed pot off course to the left, narrowly averting a collision. The sound of shattering bowls echoed as the soup pot fell to the ground nearby, while because the waiter tightly guarded the tray, only one plate slipped onto the floor near him, splashing soup on a guest's clothes without causing more severe damage.
The entire second floor was suddenly silent. The waiter looked pale and glanced at Mu Rong Ting with gratitude before looking to the black-clad少女旁邊的座位。這裡應該翻譯具體人物的名字或身份，而不是直接翻譯“青衣少女”為“black-clad maiden”，因此保持原文不變。
顯然，那名紅衣女子並冇有意識到自己可能造成的事故，在慕容婷落後一步拉住她之後還憤怒地甩開她的手斥責道：“你竟敢攔本公主的路！”
Qin Zheng and the others only then recognized the red-clad少女同樣是保持原文不變，不增加解釋或其他內容。
南詔國棲霞公主。
Mu Rong Ting was not impressed by her attitude, sneering coldly: “If you want to act like a princess, do it back in Nanzhao. You can’t run around recklessly in a restaurant and endanger people.”
Princess QiXia's expression darkened; clearly, she was not in the best mood. She scoffed disdainfully: “They’re merely commoners. What does it matter if this princess causes them harm”
The moment these words were spoken, the expressions of all the guests on the second floor changed. It was well known that Chu Xiangge Pavilion was one of the best restaurants in the capital and its prices were incredibly high; it wasn't something ordinary citizens could afford. Those who patronized this place were either wealthy or influential. Princess Qixia's outrageous behavior undoubtedly offended everyone present. Tianxiang Han got up, her beautiful face showing a hint of coldness despite her dignified smile. "Even if he is a lowly commoner, he is still a commoner of our Chu State. It doesn't seem to be your place to insult him." Nan Zhao was small and weak; it wasn't for the fact that the three major powers in the region had been competing with each other for centuries that their constant conflicts kept them from swallowing up little Nan Zhao.
"How dare you!" Princess Qixia's expression darkened as she glared at Tianxiang Han. Tianxiang Han lifted her chin slightly, not backing down when staring back into the princess' eyes. She had merely shown respect to Princess Qixia out of courtesy for Imperial Princess Zhaoyang; did that make her think they were afraid of her
Qin Zeng smiled as she said, "Princess Qixia, I believe you are well aware of what Chu Xiangge Pavilion is. If someone gets injured here because of your words, even Imperial Princess Zhaoyang will be in a difficult position." Qin Zhen's gaze at Princess Qixia lacked her usual gentle demeanor.
The princess' expression changed slightly as she snorted and glanced at the man who had narrowly avoided getting his head washed with hot soup. "He is unharmed, isn't he Why should you all worry about him"
Tianxiang Han withdrew her gaze from Princess Qixia and smiled at Mu Ting. "Mu Mu, forget it. After all, she is a princess from another country and doesn't even know how to apologize. If we encounter each other on the streets in the future, just avoid him for now. Who knows who will be next" Mu Ting sized up Princess Qixia as if seriously considering her words before nodding. "Tianxiang, you're right. Everyone should accept their bad luck today. After all, it's because our great Princess Qixia is in a bad mood. Waiter, are you okay Hurry and clean everything up."
The waiter who was startled by this sudden turn of events quickly apologized to the other affected guests before rushing off to clear up the mess.
"Bitch!" The anger on Princess Qixia's face turned her complexion pale as she whipped out a whip hanging from her waist and swung it at Tianxiang Han.
"Tianxiang!" Qin Zeng cried out in alarm.
A green figure swept past, wrapping around the incoming whip. Ye Li pulled Tianxiang Han aside with one hand while grabbing the end of the whip with the other. The slight pain in her palm made Ye Li furrow her brows; she had to pull Tianxiang Han a little bit away from where they were sitting because of their seating position, and then took the full force of Princess Qixia's whip herself. However, it wasn't as painful as expected. Looking over, Ye Li saw that the whip in Princess Qixia's hand had slipped out somehow, leaving her pale-faced with one hand pressed against her wrist while glaring at Ye Li.
Ye Li raised an eyebrow and glanced around at the diners before finally setting her gaze on a man leaning against the staircase who hadn't turned his head back yet. "Princess Qixia, as our guests in Chu State we show you respect, but it's not appropriate to swing your whip everywhere. I hope that you will take this matter seriously."
Retrieving her somewhat puzzled gaze, Ye Li coldly looked at Princess Qixia and slowly took the long whip back into her own hands without any intention of returning it. Even a lively girl like Mu Ting knew better than to play with dangerous toys in such an era; how could Princess Qixia do so "I will have someone deliver this to Imperial Princess Zhaoyang's residence.
"Ye Lü, do you think winning the title of Hundred Flowers Champion makes you so proud In the end, weren't you abandoned by Li Prince and are you now going to marry that useless prince from Ding Kingdom Mansion Hmph, I feel sorry for you,"
Ye Lü's gaze was cold. "I believe with Princess Xiya’s knowledge and intelligence, she cannot understand the significance and status of the Ding Kingdom Mansion in the Great Chu Empire, nor can she comprehend the great grace bestowed by His Majesty. Or have your forgetful mind already forgotten that the so-called useless prince you mentioned once swept across Southern Nanyue when he was only fifteen years old Even someone who is worse off than him, a princess from Nanzhao, what right do you have to continue living And yet here you are speaking big. As for your pity, I am not worthy of it and it would be better if you keep it for yourself." Ye Lü's tone was neither angry nor hurried; however, her slow and casual words turned Princess Xiya’s face from smugly gloating to green then purple, and finally black. Many of the patrons in the restaurant chuckled quietly.
Hua Tianxiang, who had been frightened by the near disfigurement just now, came back to his senses. He walked over to Ye Lü's side and smiled, "Ah Li, don’t expose others’ weaknesses. Nanzhao is a small country, how would it know so much I hope that with the guidance of the Crown Princess in the future, some people will understand what true princess manners are like. After all… The Crown Princess is an example for women in our dynasty."
Meng Yu angrily approached them. She was scared to death when she couldn't save Hua Tianxiang just now and now that she had recovered from her shock, she no longer treated Xiya with a good face. "Tianxiang is right. Princess Xiya merely envies Ah Li. Although Ah Li cannot become the Li Prince Consort, she can still be the Ding Prince Consort. Unlike some princess who traveled thousands of miles… Hehe…" Meng Yu was secretly pinched by Qin Zheng and managed to stop herself from saying more with two chuckles. Yet those that understood knew what she implied.
"You...you..."
“What’s going on Xiya, why are you making a fuss”
The door of the private room opened again and Mo Jingli looked at this scene with his face cold and eyebrows furrowed. His expression darkened even more when his gaze fell upon Ye Lü.
“Brother Jingli, they bullied Xia Er!” Upon seeing Mo Jingli emerge, Princess Xiya quickly moved closer to him, her demeanor adding a touch of coquettishness.
Oh...
The people present each put on a serious expression of eating, but their ears were all perked up. Isn't the Prince of Li due to get married at the beginning of next month Why is he having a secret meeting with Princess Qixia in a restaurant Could it be that after abandoning Lady Ye San, His Highness Prince of Li finally plans to abandon Lady Ye Sì
Mo Jingli frowned and stared at Ye Li: "Why make such a fuss over trivial matters. Do you want to show off for everyone's sake Forget about it, this prince will never marry you!"
If not in public, Ye Li would have given him a lesson he wouldn't forget easily. Stop being narcissistic or do you think you'll die
"Did the Prince of Li see a doctor"
“What” Mo Jingli was taken aback.
Ye Li calmly said: "Constantly unrestrained fantasies at any time and place is an illness. It's best to treat it early."
Snap—someone finally couldn’t hold back their laughter.
"How dare you be so bold, Ye Li!" Mo Jingli was never a good-natured person; being openly mocked by a woman he had abandoned made him instantly furious. His cold gaze flashed with malice as he reached out to grab Ye Li. A glint of cold light appeared in Ye Li’s eyes and she flipped her hand. Hidden within the sleeve of her right hand was something she waited for Mo Jingli to come close before pulling it out.
A dark figure swiftly moved, freezing Mo Jingli's arm a step away from Ye Li as he could no longer move. A low, gentle voice softly sounded: "Prince of Li, is there anything you are dissatisfied with regarding this prince’s future wife" in Chu during its conquest, it was clear that they were not fit for governing since their soldiers were fierce and courageous on the battlefield but incompetent when it came to ruling a country. Citi...
