Jian Ruonan held scissors in one hand and a handful of coarse paper in the other.
For today's performance, Min had taken special care to dress her up.
A long, narrow gauze stole painted with silver-powder flowers draped over Jian Ruonan's shoulders. As she advanced with delicate lotus steps, it fluttered in the breeze.
With each glance and turn of her head, she possessed something of a celestial child's ethereal charm.
The covered walkway leading to the Lake Pavilion was about ten meters long. As she walked, she had Chen Pozi arrange dry ice on either side.
Mist filled the walkway, making it look like an immortal paradise.
"A fairy descended to earth!!"
The Princess's Consort's eyes lit up, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on Jian Ruonan.
He had only intended to kill with a borrowed blade, yet this young woman actually seemed to possess a few mysterious tricks.
The Eldest Princess pursed her lips and signaled a nearby attendant with her eyes. Understanding her meaning, he quietly withdrew.
The Third Prince, Fourth Prince, Seventh Prince, and Ninth Prince sat beside the Eldest Princess. The Ninth Prince was four this year. His mouth fell wide open at the mist, then his little lips puckered as he pointed at Jian Ruonan. "Fairy Sister!"
The Eldest Princess sneered inwardly. Putting on a supernatural show.
Let's see if she cries herself to death when she falls into the water!
The Eldest Princess had not only arranged for maids to push Jian Ruonan into the water, but had also stationed an attendant by the lake to rescue her.
Once Jian Ruonan's chastity was compromised, she would have no choice but to marry the attendant.
Let's see how she keeps up this act then!
Jian Chuxue also sensed something was wrong. As far as she knew,