The poisonous woman is frivolous, please be gentle with me, Your Highness.

Chapter 72 Palace Banquet
"There's nothing to be careful about. Just don't offend the nobles. You, the Bai family, are allowed to participate this time because of your merits. Nothing will happen."

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict gave a brief reminder and left.

Bai Yan then turned around and looked at everyone in the Bai family, especially Bai Yushu, who looked particularly satisfied and relieved, "My son Yushu, you really stood up for your father this time!"

"Thank you for the praise, father. This is what I should do." Bai Yushu bowed respectfully. He thought about it all night yesterday, but still couldn't figure out why such a big change had happened in his family.

But since he couldn't figure it out, he decided not to think about it for the time being.

After praising Bai Yushu, Bai Yan turned his gaze to the others, "You heard what the angel said just now. You will enter the palace tomorrow. You must be careful when you go to the palace. Don't make any mistakes."

After saying that, Bai Yan turned his gaze to An, "Madam, all the preparations are now in your hands. Don't miss anything."

"Yes, sir."

An leaned forward slightly, unable to hide her joy on her face. She was originally a noble lady in the capital, and she thought that after marrying Bai Yan, she would never be able to enter the palace again in her life. She did not expect to have such an opportunity.

This time, she must seize this opportunity, especially Yier, who has been trained by her since childhood and is proficient in all kinds of skills such as playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, not to mention her reputation as a talented woman. As long as she studies hard, it is entirely possible for her to find a suitable husband!
"Dad, don't worry. I will never embarrass you and my brother." Bai Qianyi stepped forward to assure him. Then, she thought of something and looked at Bai Qianxi carefully, with some hesitation in her tone, "But my fifth sister..."

Bai Yan naturally thought of this question when Bai Qianyi spoke. He looked at Bai Qianxi with disgust in his eyes and quickly made a decision.

"Wu Niang, don't go to the palace banquet this time. Just stay at home."

"Why?" Bai Qianxi opened her red lips slightly.

She really didn't care whether she could go to the palace or not, but even if she didn't want to go, that was her own decision. Why should Bai Yan make the decision for her?

"Why? Because you are just a concubine's daughter, and you have never known any etiquette since childhood. What kind of place is the palace? There are countless dignitaries and nobles. Have you ever seen a concubine's daughter participate in such a banquet? Just stay at home and don't go anywhere!" Bai Yan said impatiently.

This daughter has always been the most unpopular, and now she is becoming more and more lawless. If I don't curb her arrogance, I'm afraid she won't know who is the boss.

"A concubine's daughter? You must have remembered it wrongly. Before my wife passed away, she had already registered me under her name. Logically speaking, I am now a real legitimate daughter! But Fourth Sister..."

Bai Qianxi turned her gaze towards Bai Qianyi and curled her lips slightly, saying with sarcasm, "I do have some concerns about my status, but since I was born to my second wife, my status is not much different from mine."

Don't you want to use your status to suppress others? Then let me show you who is suppressing whom.

"If Daddy thinks I'm not qualified to go, I'm afraid Fourth Sister isn't qualified either."

"You!" Bai Yan was furious.

An was equally angry and glared at Bai Qianxi fiercely. She was just a piece of mud while her daughter was a cloud in the sky. Why did she say that about her daughter? Yier's future was limitless and she could not compare to her.

Bai Qianyi's eyes flashed with a trace of undetectable viciousness, and then she stood up softly, her eyes full of worry, "Fifth sister, how can you say that? We are all family, and Daddy is worried about you..."

"Fifth sister, you have never liked to learn those etiquettes since you were young. The palace is different from home. Daddy is just worried that if you offend some noble in the palace, we may not be able to protect you at that time." "Really? Are you worried about my safety in the palace, or are you afraid that I will steal your limelight? You know it in your heart." There was a hint of sarcasm in Bai Qian's eyes, as if it could shoot directly into people's hearts.

"You...Fifth sister, do you really have to misunderstand me like this?" Bai Qianyi acted like Xishi holding her heart, her brows seemed to be frowned, and I felt pity for her.

Bai Yushu frowned when he saw her like this, and looked at Bai Qianxi, "Wu Niang, is this how you treat your sister? She is doing this for your own good."

"Heh!" Bai Qianyi's obvious appearance as a little white flower was the only thing that these men couldn't see.

"Okay, Bai Qianxi, stop bullying Yi'er. If you insist on going, then go ahead. But let me make this clear first. If you get into trouble in the palace, don't blame me, your father, for not helping you."

Bai Yan stood up and spoke in a serious manner, appearing to be fair and just. Only he knew what he was thinking.

"Don't worry, I don't need your help. Just don't come to me when the time comes." Bai Qianxi said coldly, turned around and left, with clean and neat movements.

"Wait, Fifth Sister." Bai Qianyi spoke at this time, still looking weak, "You have been reluctant to go out since you were a child, and you are also quite lonely. I am afraid you don't know what clothes to wear tomorrow. It just so happens that I have just ordered some clothes, but I haven't worn them yet. I will ask the maid to send them to you later."

"No need, you can keep the clothes for yourself." Bai Qianxi said coldly. With just a casual thought, she knew that this person probably had no good intentions.

Could it be that these people really couldn't see such an obvious plot? Or did they see it but pretended not to know?

Bai Qianxi didn't bother to think about it.

Bai Qianyi seemed to be hurt by Bai Qianxi, with a tear in her eye that was about to fall, "Does Fifth Sister really hate me that much?"

Bai Yushu felt distressed when he saw this scene. "Yier, don't be sad. You have done well enough. It was Bai Qianxi who didn't know how to appreciate kindness. How can I blame you?"

"Really? Second brother." Bai Qianyi leaned softly in An's arms and raised her head. "Actually, I'm not sad. I'm just a little worried about my fifth sister. If she continues to be like this, what will happen in the future?"

Silent all night.

Early in the morning, just as the sky was getting light, a team of carriages stopped in front of the Bai Mansion. The highest-ranking official in the Bai family was only a fourth-rank official, so they naturally did not live in the central bustling area.

In addition, most of the people attending the banquet today are dignitaries, so it is natural for them to arrive early rather than late.

As soon as she was packing to go out, Bai Qianyi noticed Bai Qianxi, who was standing beside her with her face covered with a veil. She was wearing a royal blue dress with a cardigan of the same color. Her black hair was lightly embellished with a few pearl flowers, her eyebrows were as dark as distant mountains, and her eyes were like stars.

Just standing there quietly, she exudes a graceful and beautiful temperament, with a light posture that makes people feel particularly comfortable when they see her.

Bai Qianyi's eyes flashed with jealousy, but she pretended to be enthusiastic and ran over. This bitch should have been kept quiet, why did she have to show off like this!

"Fifth sister, don't you like the clothes I gave you? Why are you wearing so plain clothes? Is Fifth Sister still mad at me? Now is not the time to lose your temper."

(End of this chapter)