Song Yaoyao looked closely. A moment later, she said:
[You mean that little puppy of a guy? He's so sweet and babyish, I couldn't bring myself to do it!]
Guagua: [What about the others?]
Song Yaoyao: *[Forget it!*
I still think being alone is pretty great!
*Once I've fed myself, my whole family's fed!]*
Guagua: [Oh, Host, you really don't know how to enjoy your blessings!]
Just then, a man pretended to lose his footing and lunged straight toward Song Yaoyao.
Song Yaoyao reacted swiftly, springing to her feet. She grabbed the eunuch standing beside her and pulled him in front of her as a shield, looking utterly terrified that the young gentleman might latch on to her.
The young gentleman plunged straight into the eunuch's arms.
Everyone was startled by this sudden turn of events.
Song Yaoyao pretended to look frightened and said:
"Young master, haven't you eaten today? You can't even stand steadily!"
Knowing his plan had failed, the young gentleman hurriedly apologized:
"Princess, I'm sorry. I stepped on the hem of my robe while dancing."
Song Yaoyao waved a hand and said:
"Just be more careful next time!
It's such a shame all this food fell on the floor!"
"Yes."
The young gentleman was utterly dejected. His father was a high-ranking court official, and he possessed both outstanding looks and scholarly talent. Who knew how many women in the Capital admired him?
Yet none had caught his eye. He had a special fondness for the lively, mischievous Princess Jiahe.
When he learned that the emperor was having Princess Jiahe choose a husband, he immediately signed up.
He had planned everything perfectly, thinking tonight's scheme was foolproof. But who could have guessed that Princess Jiahe would refuse to play by the usual rules and send him straight into