THE FLOWER PALACE'S SECRET

Chapter 2: I Am a Vindictive!

Prince Yun's residence became so quiet after the rain had subsided. Some gatekeepers were having a light chat, driving away the cold and drowsiness. The pavilions of the princesses' residences had already extinguished the light of the candles. Of the five pavilions lined up, there was only one pavilion that looked different from the others. The yard is a little narrower, but what makes it look different is the flowers lined up neatly around the yard. The leaves and petals of the flowers glittered in the light of the candle that hung almost on each pole. The lighted candle inside his pavilion was also lit.

“Nona, it's night. How about you continue tomorrow?”

“Cannot. I still have to avenge myself. Tan’er, do you have the heart to let me be humiliated in public like that again?”

“But Miss, it's very late. I'm afraid you'll do another sudden inspection,” Tan’er said full of worries.

“Not going. I assure you now that Dad is sleeping with Consort Yi.”

“Shen Yanzhia!”

Suddenly that pressure-filled voice almost made Shen Yanzhia throw her silver-plated pen. Tan’er looked down in fear.

“Sleep now or I'll punish you!”

Shen Yanzhia directly blew out the candle. Instantly dark.

“I told you ‘kan if Mister must come,” cecar Tan’er while stepping stammering towards the door.

“Have gone there, I no longer need your help.”

Without getting off the study table, Shen Yanzhia fell asleep. The new paper he filled with indistinct scribbles was already tangled in his face. Some of the ink is still not dry until it is attached to the white cheek. Of course he didn't realize it because it was so dark. Shen Yanzhia was too lazy to step onto the bed.

Shen Yanzhia's body was too tired. Today really makes her feel like the ugliest woman in the world. How not, he who had always kept himself clean was blatantly mocked by the smell and never bathed in front of everyone. In addition, it is also watered by hand washing water.

Shen Yanzhia would never forget that incident in her entire life. He must take revenge for the treatment of his three brothers. The embarrassment and humiliation he received would not let him go. Shen Yanzhia had never forgotten her revenge. He even took his revenge to dreamland.

“I don't want to know. Today they had to get a reply for daring to play me. You guys just look!” Shen Yanzhia grumbled continuously.

“Nona, can you shut up for a minute? I have trouble tidying up your hair because your head can't stay still from earlier,” pinta Tan’er.

“Didn't I tell you not to comb my hair anymore? I'm not a baby, Tan’er. I am an adult woman.”

Tan’er sighed. It was not strange that her master always acted wild and reckless, unlike most noble women in general. He who has served for dozens of years, accompanying the stage after stage of life of Shen Yanzhia certainly knows very well everything that has been experienced by his master. Among the five brothers, it was only Shen Yanzhia who behaved very differently from her brothers. If most women were very fond of embroidery, Shen Yanzhia would rather roll the paper and throw it into the container. Shen Yanzhia had never liked lip-brushing, perfumed powders, or anything like that. He prefers pounding flowers and then used as a shower scrub or soap.

Prince Yun had often gotten into trouble because of his behavior. Despite that, Shen Yanzhia was the Queen Mother's favorite daughter. As a member of the royal family, he had a position and status more special than his other brothers. Since childhood, the Queen Mother had loved him very much. The mother of the Great Emperor had devoted her full affection to Yanzhia.

“Tan’er, is everything I asked for ready?”

Tan’er nodded.

“Nona, are you sure you'll actually do it? What if Sir is angry?”

“Sure I will escape.”

“Ah, correct. You're the Queen Mother's favorite daughter, you can go to the palace as you please. But Miss, aren't you afraid?”

“Those who feel fear are those who feel envious and unable to control themselves. If I run away, I won't go to the palace. Dad will still find me. I know a lot of places I can make land to hide.”

“Nona, how far have you been wandering in this city? Did you leave without my knowledge?”

Crowded, the people around Shen Yanzhia began to swarm. Something he is doing is attracting the attention of many people. How not, he casually debated Mei Ling, his third brother on the pretext of spilling the bowl of soup he was carrying. Shen Yanzhia's wits were too perfect for everyone to know.

“You think what are you doing?”

“You still ask? Poor thing, it seems like my third brother has started to lose his virtue. Let me tell you, dear third brother, you spilled my favorite soup on purpose. Too bad, I can't eat it now,” he said in a sad tone.

“You're crazy! How dare you accuse me. I never did.”

“Ah, I know. It seemed, not only had his virtue been lost, but his memory had also begun to be impaired. Third brother, is sister sick?”

Shen Yanzhia made the people who were watching their debates whisper. Some said that Shen Yanzhia was only looking for trouble, others said that Mei Ling was guilty of deliberately spilling soup. Shen Yanzhia remained at her calm and relaxed state, while Mei Ling was already very upset and angry.

“Yanzhia, you're outrageous! I'll rate your behavior to dad!”

“Sister, have you forgotten who's looking for me first?” Shen Yanzhia whispered flatly. He looked around and took a soft breath. His hands were folded on his chest as he continued to intimidate his brother.

“Kakak, stop. You drink first, we might be able to talk about this well with fourth brother,” said Zhang Qin, his second youngest brother. Mei Ling immediately gulped down the water that Zhang Qin was proposing. A slanted smile was engraved on Shen Yanzhia's lips.

“Third brother, did you just drink? Geez, I forgot to tell you that the water that Brother Zhang gave me was my hand washing water earlier,” he said with a surprised tone and expression.

“J..Don't lie! I obviously took it from the jug earlier, where might it be dirty water! Fourth brother, you don't make up stories!”

Shen Yanzhia sighed again. He then called Tan’er and whispered something to her. His servant immediately left and returned after a while while carrying a pitcher filled with water.

“Sister Zhang, did you take it from this jug at the store earlier?” tanyanya pointed at the diner not far from their position. Zhang Qin watched him carefully then nodded.

“It looks like Zhang's sister forgot that I'm a very careless person. I accidentally put my used water wash my hands in this jug.”

Zhang Qin looked extremely surprised. He did not think that the words of his fourth brother turned out to be true. He has made a big mistake. Zhang Qin had already made Mei Ling even more furious. There are people around them who laugh, some are staring pushy and pity.

“Ah, third brother, as younger brother I apologize. Next time, tell our youngest brother to be more careful again.” Shen Yanzhia walked away. Before moving away, he whispered something to Mei Ling's ear.

“Yesterday you made me wet watered by hand washing water. Today, I avenge you by making you drink that handwashed water yourself. Remember brother, isn't it breakeven?”

Shen Yanzhia's steps were so light. Anyone can know that today he got a big win. After this, no one would dare to disturb him anymore. Sure was! The young woman was the most formidable and powerful daughter of the Yun residence. Finding trouble with him is like looking to die. Eyes paid eyes, shame paid shame.

The happiness of the victory he had just obtained unfortunately did not last long. When he reached the residence, his father immediately told him to clean up and prepare as the Emperor's decree was about to arrive. Shen Yanzhia did not know about the edict, and only complied. He also complied when his servant wore a fine and expensive silk garment. He did not know when his father bought the beautiful clothes.

Shen Yanzhia's usually plain beautiful face was now polished with a hint of thin powder. Her lips were also stained to a more red blush. Her beautiful and fragrant hair was styled in such a way. So as his father called him to the main hall, he transformed into a princess who was graceful and very beautiful.

The main hall that was often used as the meeting hall as well as the family room was already filled to the brim with people from the empire and the Yun family, from the main mistress to the low-level concubines, complete with their daughters and servants. Shen Yanzhia was then swept away and ordered to sit beside her father.

“The Emperor's word has been taken down. Please listen well.”

All the people fill the hall and then bow towards the reader. Their hands tightly touched the floor, their heads lowered and their eyebrows nearly came into contact with the bottom of the hall. Shen Yanzhia looked down at the very back row. The vanguard was filled by Prince Yun, the main empress, the three concubines, and the Shen Yanzhia brothers.

The reader of the edict unfurled a sheet of gold-colored cloth containing a series of letters written by the Emperor's hand. Of course, in it contains a commandment as well as a command that must be received with liking. A commandment to be carried out, respected, and considered a gift.

All were silent as long as the Emperor's word was read. Just shut up and listen.***