Chapter 1127, Princess Chun'an Misled by Storybooks 8
"Father, Mother!"
One heard the voice before seeing the person.
A crisp female voice came from outside the tent, and in an instant, everyone saw that the originally stern expression of Prince Weiyuan softened, his eyes filled with smiles.
Following Prince Weiyuan's gaze, everyone couldn't help but look towards the tent entrance.
Calling the prince and princess consort "Father" and "Mother," the newcomer must be the much-pampered Princess Chun'an!
Everyone had heard of this princess, even Yuan Yonghao couldn't help turning his head to look.
The tent flap was lifted, and immediately, a charming red figure ran in.
"Father..."
Xiao Keyan burst into the tent excitedly and then saw a tent full of people. Her expression paused slightly, and she quickly composed herself, immediately performing a face-changing act as seen in Sichuan opera.
In the previous moment, she was still a young girl, eagerly returning home to her parents like a fledgling returning to its nest; the next, she had transformed into a dignified and esteemed princess.
Xiao Yeyang smiled at Xiao Keyan, beckoning her to come closer.
Seeing this, Xiao Keyan instantly broke into a bright smile and walked quickly towards the main seat, though her face stiffened slightly as she passed by the seats of General Yuan and Madam Yuan.
Behind General Yuan and Madam Yuan, Yuan Yonghao was staring dumbfoundedly at Xiao Keyan as she walked towards the prince and princess consort, his mind buzzing, his heart tumbling with confusion.
Isn't she a girl from the Dong Family?
How did she become a princess?!
After not seeing his daughter for more than a month, Xiao Yeyang was missing her terribly. As soon as she got close, he affectionately scolded, "You're already grown, yet still so reckless. Hurry and pay your respects to the distinguished guests and madams!"
As soon as he spoke, the officials in the tent all stood up one by one to greet her, "Greetings, Princess!"
Everyone bowed, except for Yuan Yonghao, still submerged in the shock of 'Miss Dong turning into a princess.'
This caught the attention of both Xiao Yeyang and Daohua.
Seeing Yuan Yonghao staring intently at his daughter, Xiao Yeyang's face immediately showed a hint of displeasure.
Daohua's gaze fell on the horsewhip in her daughter's hand.
Ah, the horsewhip that was bestowed not long ago and is now in her hands again!
Daohua knew that this horsewhip had been won by Yuan Yonghao, and she immediately looked at him, not missing the shock and confusion on his face.
Seeing Yuan Yonghao's dumbfounded look, Xiao Keyan glanced secretly at her parents, realizing both were staring at Yuan Yonghao, she hurriedly spoke to divert attention: "Distinguished guests, madams, there's no need for such ceremony, please rise."
"Thank you, Princess!"
General Yuan was seated right below Xiao Yeyang, and just as he sat down, he noticed the horsewhip in Xiao Keyan's hand and immediately chuckled, "The horsewhip in the princess's hand is also imperially bestowed, isn't it? It looks quite similar to the one that Yonghao got before."
His question immediately drew attention; had he not asked, Xiao Yeyang and the others might not have noticed, but now everyone's eyes turned to the horsewhip in Xiao Keyan's hand.
Upon seeing the horsewhip, Xiao Yeyang's expression visibly soured.
What do you mean similar, this is clearly the very Imperially Bestowed Horsewhip that was awarded to the champion of the horse racing event!
Yuan Yonghao, as the champion, should have the horsewhip. Who can tell him why it is in his daughter's hand?
Realization struck Xiao Yeyang, and he sharply turned his gaze towards Yuan Yonghao, his eyes like blades piercing through, snapping Yuan Yonghao out of his stupor.
Facing Prince Weiyuan, who looked as if he could devour him, Yuan Yonghao's gaze shifted slightly. Though intensely nervous, he still stood rigidly with his neck stiff.
Seeing Prince Weiyuan's expression change, General Yuan also realized something was amiss. He quickly glanced at his son and noticed beads of sweat starting to form on his son's forehead, causing a sudden jolt in his heart.
His son recently mentioned that he gave the horsewhip he won to the person he fancied, could it be the one in the princess's hand is the very one he gave away?
But that doesn't make sense; didn't his son like the girl from the Dong Family?
At that moment, Dong Zhenghua entered with Dong Jingyi.
The two first paid respects to Xiao Yeyang and Daohua, then greeted the other officials and ladies before standing properly behind Dong Yuanxuan.
General Yuan looked at Dong Jingyi, then at Xiao Keyan, and his hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.
He had heard that the princess first arrived in Ganzhou and had been staying with the Dong Family during this time.
When the princess went out, the girl from the Dong Family must have accompanied her.
Oh no, did his foolish son mistake the princess for the Dong Family girl?
Seeing that Prince Weiyuan's face continued to darken, beads of sweat began forming on General Yuan's forehead as well.