Chapter 424: Really Good at Pretending
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Deliberately, Qin Zhenzhen inquired of Su Bin, “Should we attend? Should I feign morning sickness?”
“In that case, you can claim you need to take care of me.”
“Perhaps the three of us should skip the event and vex them to no end.”
She was well aware that Su Bin was thoroughly acquainted with the siblings’ plot, and she had faith that he could handle it. Her concerns were merely a fleeting worry that things might go awry.
However, Su Bin responded, “You can avoid it temporarily, but not forever.” “Pretending to have morning sickness will create complications down the road.”
“I might as well turn the tables on them.”
“It’s time they experience the consequences of their actions!”
Despite the Crown Prince not being particularly astute, his advisors were all shrewd old hands who excelled at cleaning up his messes. They had even managed to conceal a falsehood as outlandish as the previous dynasty’s remnants a.s.sa.s.sinating the Third Prince. It was evident that those advisors were truly exceptional.
Su Bin might not be able to topple the Crown Prince swiftly, but as long as the vile fifth princess did not tarnish her own reputation, Su Bin was determined that his surname would remain untarnished.
March had arrived, and spring was in full bloom.
In the courtyard bearing the Crown Prince’s name, spring had unfurled its splendor. All the trees sported fresh, vibrant greenery, and various flowers blossomed in a riot of colors.
n.o.ble children from the capital arrived in lavish carriages, accompanied by retinues of guards and maids, stopping at the entrance of the Crown Prince’s courtyard. At the door, guards meticulously scrutinized invitations, making it impossible for uninvited young masters and ladies to sneak in.
Additionally, a rule for this garden event stipulated that each young master or lady could only be accompanied by one attendant. Su Bin, with his three companions, including two women and a man, had no reason to be concerned about manpower.
Members of the Dragon Phoenix Hall were discreetly interspersed throughout the Crown Prince’s courtyard, blending in seamlessly with the guards and servants.
Once all the invited young masters and ladies had gathered, the garden tour commenced officially. Prior to the event’s commencement, the Crown Prince delivered a speech, announcing the agenda and rules.
The Crown Prince stood at the main podium, flanked by the Third Prince, the Fifth Princess, and the Sixth Princess. Regrettably, the Second Prince had met an untimely demise. The Eldest Princess and the Fourth Princess, already married and relatively mature, opted not to attend.
The remaining princes and princesses were still young and not suitable for such an occasion. Most of the invited guests were unmarried individuals of a suitable age, and the large-scale event resembled modern group blind dates in many ways.
At such events, some young masters and ladies would develop mutual affection, leading to a subsequent proposal for marriage, creating legendary love stories.
The Crown Prince had a penchant for organizing such gatherings as it facilitated the discovery of a variety of beauties.
If he favored young women with prominent family backgrounds, he might elevate their status to that of secondary or other concubines.
However, if he took an interest in a young woman from a more modest background, she could only enter the Crown Prince’s residence as a beauty.
Notably, not every young woman was willing to enter the Crown Prince’s residence, given his ruthless reputation. Many were reluctant, and some were compelled to enter against their will.
As a result, a few young women, fearing the possibility of being chosen by the Crown Prince, would simply decline partic.i.p.ation, citing various reasons to avoid the event altogether.
The Fifth Princess directed her gaze toward Su Bin, her desire surging within her, but her eyes remained cool and aloof, concealing her true thoughts from onlookers.
Qin Zhenzhen clucked her tongue in amazement. The Fifth Princess was an adept at pretense, boasting top-tier acting skills..