Tonight, Chu Qianli was specially dressed up.
Normally, even without makeup, she was already incomparably beautiful.
Now, with light makeup on her face and a magnificent gown, at first glance, she was simply breathtaking.
No wonder even the Empress Dowager and Nanny Dian, who were accustomed to seeing beauties of all kinds, were momentarily stunned by Chu Qianli's beauty upon first sight.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call such a girl a national treasure.
Her face, capable of toppling kingdoms, combined with the inherently cool aura she possessed, truly captured everyone's attention in an instant.
They hadn't noticed her earlier because she had deliberately walked behind Consort Ling.
Furthermore, everyone's attention was focused on the dispute between Chu Qianqian and Chu Feiyan, so not many people paid attention to Chu Qianli's presence.
The night was growing somewhat deep.
As the stunning girl, who had been standing in the dim light, stepped forward, everything around her instantly became her backdrop.
Beautiful! Truly beautiful!
However, this arrogant attitude was indeed a bit presumptuous in front of the Empress Dowager.
Nanny Dian's words brought everyone back from their daze.
Consort Ling looked at Chu Qianli, who was walking not far from her side, her gaze complex. She wanted to remind her, but in front of the Empress Dowager, she dared not say too much.
Chu Qianli smiled and said, "I apologize, I am from Long Teng, and I am indeed not familiar with Nan Ming's customs. However, I understand right from wrong."
"Are you implying that Her Majesty the Empress Dowager does not understand right from wrong?" Nanny Dian's expression grew even more displeased.
The Empress Dowager, however, suddenly remembered something and said with surprise, "A young lady from the Long Teng Kingdom?"
"Replying to Mother, this is His Highness Prince Li of Long Teng, Chu Qianli."
Chu Qianli!
It was this Chu Qianli!
The Empress Dowager and Nanny Dian exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat astonished.
Wasn't this the Chu Qianli that Feiyan spoke of, who was debauched, shameless, promiscuous, and often bullied others?
Looking at her now, her demeanor was indeed unlike that of ordinary young ladies.
She clearly lacked the reserve and decorum of a typical girl, but the dignified aura she exuded made her hard to dislike.
"His Highness Prince Li? Why did you say that County Princess Qianqian should pay respects to County Princess Feiyan?" Nanny Dian asked.
Chu Qianli smiled and said, "I did not say that County Princess Qianqian should pay respects to County Princess Feiyan. I said that County Princess Feiyan insisted that County Princess Qianqian pay respects to her, which is unreasonable. Are you not all county princesses? Why..."
"Chu Qianli, you are slandering me!"
Chu Feiyan pointed at her and said angrily, "When did I ever say such a thing? I merely felt that Sister Qianqian did not understand the rules, and as her elder sister, I should discipline her."
"Is that so?" Chu Qianli curled her lips and smiled, "Then may I ask, what did County Princess Qianqian do that made County Princess Feiyan feel she didn't understand the rules?"
"She..." Chu Feiyan felt guilty.
Some things, when said in front of the Empress Dowager, would be believed by her due to her doting.
But this damned Chu Qianli in front of her was not so easily fooled.
However, she only needed her Imperial Grandmother to believe her now. Whether Chu Qianli believed her or not had nothing to do with her.
Chu Feiyan secretly steadied herself and immediately said, "I went to the imperial kitchen to get pastries for my Imperial Grandmother. Who knew Qianqian saw them and wanted to eat them. She even said that Imperial Grandmother was too old to eat them..."
"I did not!" Chu Qianqian's eyes reddened with distress.
Consort Ling immediately tried to stop her, "Qianqian..."
"Constantly letting a child compromise will only make your child forever timid and insecure."
Chu Qianli interrupted Consort Ling's words, looked at Chu Qianqian, and said sternly, "County Princess Qianqian, what you said, perhaps it's best to clarify it now that everyone is present."