Chapter 89 Luo Qingge is Fiercely Protective

Chapter 89: Luo Qingge Is Extremely Protective

The two seemed to be close friends, like sisters, and got along really well.

Meanwhile, Qiu Min's mother, Qiu Shi, was also tight with the original host's mother, Meng Shi.

A few days earlier, when Ji Yuntang went to the Marquis Yongning's mansion to demand money, she had ticked off Qiu Min once.

So now that Qiu Min stepped up to cause trouble, Ji Yuntang suddenly got it.

"Miss Qiu, you earn opportunities, you don't fight for them. Maybe this peony just likes me, the Princess, and not you. If it falls in front of me, I can't help that, right?"

Luo Qingge jumped in, "Exactly! What are you trying to say? You think my third sister-in-law can control where the flower lands?"

"The palace banquet was put on by my mother, the Empress, and the rules were set by her. Are you complaining now 'cause you're mad at my mother?"

The moment Luo Qingge said that, Qiu Min's face went white.

How would she dare to be unhappy with the Empress? She was just pissed at Ji Yuntang.

Qiu Min dropped to her knees fast, kowtowing and apologizing. "Your Majesty, the Empress, please don't be mad. Your Highness, the Ninth Princess, please don't be angry. I, your subject's daughter, didn't mean it that way, and I don't dare to be unhappy with how the Empress set up the banquet. I beg the Empress and the Ninth Princess to see the truth."

Luo Qingge had caught her chance and wasn't about to let it slip. She knew a lot of people at the banquet had it out for Ji Yuntang, and today she planned to make an example of Qiu Min to warn everyone else.

She wanted to make it crystal clear that Ji Yuntang was under her protection and not someone anyone could mess with.

Luo Qingge walked over to Qiu Min, looking down at her while she grilled her.

"So what did you mean by that? By saying that, aren't you hinting that my third sister-in-law stole your chance to show off?"

"You don't owe an apology to my mother, the Empress, or me, the Princess—you owe it to my third sister-in-law!"

Qiu Min: "!!!" (her eyes went wide).

When Ji Qingqing gave her the signal to step up, she never said anything about apologizing to Ji Yuntang!

She didn't expect the Ninth Princess to go this far to defend her.

With just a few words from Luo Qingge, the whole thing blew up to a whole new level.

If she actually apologized to Ji Yuntang, what would Heir Ji think of her from now on? How could she keep her place in this social circle?

Right then, Qiu Min seriously regretted being so rash. If only she hadn't jumped in just because Ji Qingqing promised to set up a private moment for her and Ji Huaiche, she wouldn't have ended up losing everything.

She didn't hurt Ji Yuntang, but she was about to lose all her face.

But there's no cure for regret. With so many people staring at her like she was a show, she still had to say sorry.

"Princess Ye, I'm sorry," Qiu Min said, her voice barely a whisper.

Luo Qingge cupped her ear like she couldn't hear. "Third sister-in-law, you hear that? I didn't catch a word."

Ji Yuntang smirked and played along perfectly. "I didn't hear a thing either."

She was liking Luo Qingge's personality more and more. It was totally her vibe!

So much better than that fake Luo Qianxue.

Qiu Min gritted her teeth, braced herself, and raised her voice a little.

"Princess Ye, I'm sorry. It was all my fault just now. Please, be generous and don't hold it against me, your subject's daughter."

This time, Ji Yuntang heard her. She glanced at Ji Qingqing, who looked sour, and then said slowly, "Since you apologized so sincerely, I, the Princess, will kindly forgive you."

If she wasn't wrong, Qiu Min had probably been used as a pawn by Ji Qingqing.

Ji Qingqing never once stepped up to defend Qiu Min. This incident might plant a seed of resentment in Qiu Min's heart.

She would wait for that seed to take root, sprout, and grow.

Just then, the Empress suddenly asked with a smile, "Princess Ye, what talent will you present for us this time?"

"Your Majesty, do you have any preferences? I, your consort, will do my utmost to perform."

Hearing this, the Empress felt that Ji Yuntang was quick-witted, immediately catching her implied meaning.

"I noticed you sang quite well earlier. I and the other consorts enjoyed it very much. How about you sing another song for us?"

"Of course, I'll gladly oblige."

This time, Ji Yuntang directly performed a song called "Peach Blossom Promise."

The soaring high notes in the middle, the melodious and moving tune, the stirring melody, and the unforgettable love all captivated everyone's hearts.

When the song ended, the Empress and the others were still lost in reverie.

It was Luo Feizhou who first snapped out of it, applauding Ji Yuntang.

"Excellent! Princess Ye sang wonderfully! To hear such a moving song today is truly a blessing for me, this prince!"

The others followed suit with applause. Everyone present, including Consort Li and Ji Qingqing, was conquered by Ji Yuntang's performance.

Ji Huaiche furrowed his brows slightly, looking at Ji Yuntang with a complex gaze. Was this really his cowardly and incompetent sister?

How could she have changed so much in just one month?

So much so that everyone looked at her with new eyes.

Ji Huaiche couldn't help but wonder: if his father and mother knew Ji Yuntang was this talented, would they regret making her marry Prince Ye in Qing Qing's place?

Ji Yuntang walked over, and Luo Qingge immediately turned into a fangirl, circling her with excited screams.

"Ahhh! Third sister-in-law, you're my idol! That song was amazing! You have to teach me when you have time."

Xie Liuzheng was also very interested in "Peach Blossom Promise." Aside from that, he loved dabbling in music.

He chimed in, "Princess Ye, if you have the chance, please teach me, this heir, as well. I won't learn for free; I can pay tuition."

Luo Qingge immediately shielded Ji Yuntang like a mother hen protecting her chick.

"Shoo, shoo, shoo! My third sister-in-law will teach me first. You stay as far away from me, this princess, as possible, or don't blame me for hitting you with my little fists."

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Ji Yuntang quickly grabbed Luo Qingge's hand.

"What's so hard about that? If you both like it, then you can both come to the Prince Ye's mansion at an agreed time, and I'll teach you together."

Although Luo Qingge didn't want to be with Xie Liuzheng, since Ji Yuntang had already spoken, she could only reluctantly agree.

"Third sister-in-law, I'll come to find you in three days. Let's meet then, rain or shine."

"Alright, rain or shine."

After saying this, Ji Yuntang turned to Xie Liuzheng. "Heir Xie, please also come to the Prince Ye's residence in three days as a guest. I'll let you try my cooking then."

Xie Liuzheng, who jumped at the chance, readily agreed. "Very well, then I, the Heir, will thank Princess Ye in advance for her hospitality."

Ji Yuntang raised an eyebrow and teased, "Don't thank me too soon. I'm not letting you come for free. Don't forget to pay me the tuition."

"Of course. I, the Heir, never take advantage of others."

Luo Qingge cast a disdainful glance at him, made a face at Xie Liuzheng, then pulled Ji Yuntang back to their seats.

Witnessing this scene, Luo Qianxue was nearly furious!

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