Chen Pozi presented the scissors and paper. The eldest princess picked up the paper, closed her eyes devoutly, and silently recited a prayer. Only then did she open her eyes, carefully take up the paper, and bring down the scissors.
While the eldest princess cut the paper, her consort, Xue Yuanyu, turned his head and glanced toward the hostage prince, Su Haoyan.
Dantai Wuyang straightened his back, blocking Xue Yuanyu's view.
Had he gone mad, letting his eyes wander right in front of the eldest princess?!
Xue Yuanyu sheepishly withdrew his gaze.
When the tray was returned, Jian Ruonan picked up the paper and took a look.
[Ooh~ This piece of jade came with quite a feast of gossip!]
As long as she was not talking to the system, Min and Jian Xilu could hear her too. Both women sat up straight and pricked up their ears.
[Originally, the consort polished this heart-shaped piece of jade as a gift for Su Haoyan. Su Haoyan picked out the jade himself, but unexpectedly, the eldest princess caught the consort polishing it.]
Min clicked her tongue twice. That really was unfortunate.
Wait, no. Why would the consort give Su Haoyan jade-and polish it with his own hands?!
Jian Xilu had the same question.
Everyone in Great Xia had witnessed the consort's profound love for the eldest princess!
Three enormous words surfaced in Jian Xilu's mind: An. Illicit. Affair.
[The consort had no choice but to lie and say he was making the jade especially for the eldest princess, then give it to her.]
Min: Hah, what a sneaky bastard.
Xilu: Exactly. I want to see the eldest princess's face when she learns the truth.
The Black Tortoise System: [Settling in to wait for the eldest princess to find out!]
Dantai Mo: *[...]*
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