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Yun Qingyu nodded and said, "My father is quite formidable. At first, he personally taught me martial arts, but later on, I gradually understood and began sparring with the masters on the mountain. It's similar to how you used to fight against others in the Hidden Pavilion; you have to overcome many challenges. However, when This Palace faces them, it's all in good fun—we don't kill."
Xin Yao responded with a soft "Hmm," recalling the scene where Yun Qingyu dealt with a group of snakes in the outskirts. "My lord is also skilled at taming beasts."
Yun Qingyu patiently replied, "There are many fierce beasts in the dense forests of Azure Cloud Mountain. They have always played well with This Palace."
Xin Yao was momentarily stunned and said, "My lord is truly impressive; you can play well even with those ferocious beasts."
Noticing the eagerness in Xin Yao's eyes, Yun Qingyu smiled and said, "Making friends with animals is an innate talent that you cannot learn, which is why This Palace has no intention of teaching you."
After a brief silence, Xin Yao said, "Subordinate has learned before."
Yun Qingyu raised an eyebrow and replied, "What you learned is different. The training in the Hidden Pavilion only teaches how to deal with large carnivorous animals, how to respond in dangerous situations, and even how to fight against fierce beasts to survive. These are essential skills for Shadow Guards and are entirely different from what I mean by taming beasts."
At that moment, Hong Yu's lively voice and graceful figure appeared again in the hall.
"Your Highness, I heard that Duke Xuan's Mansion has sent us invitations. They are all busy reading books, training troops, and reviewing accounts. Let’s go together!"
Yun Qingyu immediately agreed, leaving Xin Yao momentarily stunned as Hong Yu snatched away the invitation.
Yun Qingyu thought that while Hong Yu seemed carefree, she had inherited some skills from Uncle Zhan that would likely come in handy this time.
Consort Xuan was the youngest granddaughter of the current Grand Tutor Yu Jiyuan—graceful and virtuous, she avoided trouble and served as a wise companion to the Second Prince.
The Second Prince, Yun Tiankuo, held a stronger position than the sons of Consort Duan and the favored concubine, thanks to his mother and wife, who were both skilled in social maneuvering and possessed great patience. Without lifting a finger, he had become the biggest winner, largely due to the efforts of the Empress and his wife.
At this moment, Yun Qingyu arrived at Duke Xuan's Mansion in a carriage. The staff greeted him with polite enthusiasm, and Consort Xuan personally led the way. Looking at the two individuals accompanying Yun Qingyu, she smiled gently and said, "I'll have someone take you two young gentlemen to the East Courtyard. All the male guests are there; does that sound good to you, Your Highness?"
Yun Qingyu turned his head and asked casually, "Do you two want to join the male guests?"
Hong Yu frowned and replied, "I won't go; I want to stay with Your Highness."
Xin Yao shook his head as well, saying, "I don't want to go either. The main purpose today is to ensure that Yun Qingyu is entertained no matter what happens."
Consort Xuan chose to overlook any notions of propriety between genders and smiled, "Princess Consort, please go ahead and take your seat. If the two young gentlemen wish to follow, they may do so; I'm sure all the Noble Ladies will understand."
In the Flower Hall, many Noble Ladies had already taken their seats. Before Yun Qingyu's arrival, Consort Xuan had warned them multiple times to behave themselves, so they sat quietly and respectfully. Only Lu Mingzhan's sister, Lu Wanyue, was inwardly cursing Yun Qingyu to death. She was also displeased with the Empress for trying to win over Yun Qingyu while specifically calling her here for humiliation.
As they sought to please Yun Qingyu, the group surrounded Consort Xuan and entered the Flower Hall together. The Noble Ladies greeted them with respect on their faces while harboring foul thoughts in their hearts.
Lu Wanyue felt frozen in place by Yun Qingyu's unexpected behavior. She couldn't believe that despite her family's current standing, this troublemaker would publicly humiliate her like this.
As Hong Yu passed by her side and noticed her hesitation, he smiled and said, "Miss Lu, why are you still standing there?"
Since the Prince had conducted a raid on the Ling Family not long ago and had been resting at Princess Residence for some time now, Miss Lu might want to consider who would be next if she angered him.
Hearing this, Lu Wanyue finally raised her hand slowly towards her own face. Although it was embarrassing to make a fool of herself in public, it was better than facing her family's downfall. Gritting her teeth, she slapped herself ten times without pause.
Consort Xuan silently counted in her heart, thinking to herself: Coming here just to vent anger on someone, today she must not provoke her bad luck.
Xin Yao and Hong Yu sat on either side of Yun Qingyu, their stunning beauty causing the other Noble Ladies to glance at them repeatedly.
Lu Wanyue soon finished and walked in, greeting Yun Qingyu with a bow before expressionlessly taking a seat at the farthest end of the table, cursing under her breath once again.
Consort Xuan smiled and clapped her hands, saying, "This is Sister Seven's first time visiting Duke Xuan's Mansion to enjoy the lotus flowers. I have prepared some interesting programs for Sister Seven; I wonder if she will be interested."
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