Abandoned Princesses
The Qiao Rong Victory

Didn't I tell Brother to prepare?

It was only the last thing Princess Lan could remember from that match. Those were the last words whispered to him.

Every time she remembered that, Princess Lan always slammed things and beat up her ladies. He felt very humiliated. I don't even have any more face to show up in public. Supposedly when he pushed the girl, he made sure that Qiao Rong was not breathing.

But Princess Lan would not last that long and successfully rivaled the other Emperor's daughters if she gave up so easily.

Qiao Lan immediately told the ladies-in-waiting to prepare the best clothes and the best makeup experts in the Capital. Everyone should look up to him tonight.

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"wwwS.. Ouch!" Qiao Rong grimaced as his wound bandage was opened to be replaced by Chu Yue. Chu Yue who heard Qiao Rong's ringing also felt extremely pity.

"Patience to Your Majesty.." Chu Yue could only bring out such words. He was also confused about how, if he could, he wanted the injuries to move to himself. To imagine his nona who had never been hurt that badly, he could not bear to see it now.

After finishing changing the bandage, Chu Yue immediately called for the other lady to help her decorate Qiao Rong. That day was the day of the victory banquet held by the Emperor in the palace garden.

Qiao Rong was amazed to see how busy the palace was that week, the ladies and eunuchs were running around and taking care of the meal preparations. Even the palace kitchen was overwhelmed preparing the banquet menu. He had never experienced it directly like that, although the sight of such banquets was familiar to his mind because of the original Qiao Rong memory. Still direct experience is the best way of observation.

That afternoon she spent sitting at the dresser and letting the ladies put on her makeup. The former Qiao Rong had never touched the talc until the lip dye was so foreign to such objects. The real Qiao Rong also didn't seem to like makeup very much, so there wasn't much memory of makeup.

About two hours later, Qiao Rong who was looking at the bronze mirror felt extremely astonished. Qiao Rong's face was already naturally beautiful from there. It was only fitting that Qiao Lan envied him desperately. If Su Xiao saw his face now, would he change his heart? Qiao Rong was curious. But even if given free trash like that man, he would certainly prefer Shen Haofeng who was much more handsome, dashing, and funny to him.

Qiao Rong let out a sigh of relief. Face makeup should not be held again for the rest of his life. Dirias by others alone, his butt was sore.

After it was finished, Qiao Rong hurriedly took Chu Yue to the palace garden, where the banquet would be held.

The day had begun to afternoon, there were already many other officials and invited guests in sight. After saluting some of the officials who passed by him, he continued to salute the Emperor and sat down on the chair that one of the ladies had shown.

Of course, the palace garden now no longer looks like a garden. The pavilions in the garden have been dismantled in such a way that guests can sit quietly on the wood surrounded by the garden view.

Qiao Rong sat down comfortably with Chu Yue who was kneeling behind him, the banquet was about to start, but there was still one person who had yet to come.

Princess Lan arrived last. All eyes were on him. Princess Lan's clothes were very beautiful and magnificent, like a work of art. He seems to have tried hard to become the main character at the banquet this time. Qiao Rong simply smiled. His clothes were indeed good, but Qiao Rong could still feel the views of some of the officials' children on him and not on Qiao Lan. Even Su Xiao, who was also present at the banquet never took his eyes off Qiao Rong.

Just before the banquet began, Liu Liwei came to the front of Qiao Rong's table to chat.

"Your Majesty." Liu Liwei greeted and saluted Qiao Rong. "It's an honor to see you again." The man continued.

"Ah.. Yes, Mr. Liu." Qiao Rong replied.

"I wouldn't have won if it wasn't for your recklessness in the last seconds." Qiao Rong laughed kindly. He also did not sense Liu Liwei's evil intentions. Finally they talked for a while more about the match. Liu Liwei finally left when the Emperor was about to open the banquet.

"Thank you to everyone who attended this dinner. This banquet is specifically for my daughter, Qiao Rong who has won the Four Seasons Competition and continues the good name of Wen Kingdom. Let's toast!" The emperor raised his glass high, and so did everyone there, after they all drank it, the feast began.

Food after food was served at their desks. Qiao Rong was honestly anxious to taste the food, yet he had something more important to do.

Qiao Rong stopped eating after the first taste which he thought was very good. He stood up and headed towards the Emperor and immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty!!" Now it was time to use Qiao Rong's own acting skills. A few tears began to fall on her cheeks. The palace officials were mostly confused because of the Princess who was crying at the happy banquet.

Emperor cleared. "What's up, my daughter?" He showed as much concern as possible.

"Please Your Majesty.. Hold the wedding for Big Brother Lan and Su Xiao!" Hearing Qiao Rong's words, everyone could only stare in surprise.

Especially General Su. Just a few days ago he thought that there was no harm in his son marrying Qiao Rong who defeated Qiao Lan in the Four Seasons Competition. Now the girl wanted her son to marry Qiao Lan. Why couldn't Qiao Rong follow his will in the slightest?

Su Xiao was even more shocked. Seeing the appearance of the girl after returning home from Nanshan Village made his desire to marry Qiao Lan waver. Moreover, it felt like just yesterday Qiao Rong humiliated Qiao Lan in the competition until he collapsed. He desperately wanted to change his mind and cut off his relationship with Qiao Lan as soon as possible, but why did this happen?

Even before the Emperor could ask the reason Qiao Rong said so, Qiao Rong had already acted first.

"Before I went to Nanshan Village, I saw with my own eyes they were making out.. Hicks.." Qiao Lan was aware from his shock, he knew this was just Qiao Rong's plan to humiliate him as his sister's fiancee's usurper. Yet he really wanted to marry Su Xiao, wasn't this a good opportunity? Qiao Lan glanced at Su Xiao and advanced towards the Emperor.

Qiao Lan kneeled down. "Your Majesty! The princess does have a relationship with Su Xiao!" Princess Lan's words were like consecutive bombs attacking the invited guests.

"It—" Su Xiao had yet to start speaking, yet the Emperor felt that it was enough of a humiliation today.

"Eunuch Head!!" Head Eunuch Qi immediately rushed forward to face the Emperor.

"Receive the Emperor's decree! Qiao Lan and Su Xiao's wedding will be held a month from now! This engagement is officially canceled!!" Su Xiao felt like he wanted to faint after hearing that. Just now he was grateful to be able to marry Qiao Rong, now suddenly having to marry Qiao Lan. He really is not willing.

Su Xiao wanted to immediately advance, but he was held back by General Su who immediately shook his head at him. Opposing the Emperor's decree was tantamount to rebelling.

Seeing the expression on Su Xiao's face that immediately paled, Qiao Rong simply smiled with satisfaction. Such a man did not deserve anyone, only deserved to be juxtaposed against the evil-hearted Qiao Lan. Wait for a matching couple.

That night, seeing Qiao Lan's face beaming at the Emperor's decree despite being publicly humiliated, Qiao Rong felt extremely pity.

Princess Lan did not know what would happen to her after that.