Chapter 78: Qianzhi and the Black Skirt
“Little Qianzhi.”
Just as Qianzhi bashfully extended her fair jade hand towards Yifu, hoping for a response, Alice suddenly appeared from nowhere.
Her expression bore signs of fatigue, as if she had just gone through something unpleasant.
In fact, this was true; she had just come out of the restroom in a rather disheveled state and had spent a long time trying to make herself look presentable again.
With no time to think, she rushed out, preparing to take revenge on Qianzhi.
It was hard to tell, but this little Qianzhi, usually so cold and demure, seemed just like a quiet girl, yet when cut open, was also black inside.
Alice had ended up in this situation because of the drink that Qianzhi had given her.
At first, Alice had planned to come up with some outrageous recipe to send Qianzhi away, so she could enjoy the divine nectar left by Yifu by herself.
But, not only had the divine nectar disappeared in the blink of an eye, but Qianzhi had also actually brought her the drink she wanted from the kitchen.
Reportedly, it was made strictly according to the formula that Alice had given, and Qianzhi had put in quite a bit of effort.
Initially, Alice didn’t think much of it, after all, the ingredients she mentioned, albeit long and complicated, were essentially just some fruit and vegetable juices.
Furthermore, Qianzhi was usually gentle and quiet; it was hard to see her as someone ruthless in disguise.
So, to save face, Alice took a light sip.
However, before she could swallow it, she felt a wave of discomfort churning in her stomach.
She had never tasted such an awful drink before; the flavor was incredibly complicated, especially with the inclusion of some vegetables that Alice detested.
Although she was a princess, Alice was quite picky about her food in private.
For instance, she absolutely refused to eat water celery, loathed broccoli, and couldn’t stand onions…
These vegetables made her feel nauseous at the mere scent.
The drink that Qianzhi had given her happened to be a mixture of those three vegetable juices, and in fact, it was the extra-strength version.
After spending a while in the restroom vomiting, Alice noticed something was off from the very beginning.
She felt that Qianzhi’s drink seemed a bit too targeted, even somewhat deliberate.
When Alice returned to the ceremony venue after leaving the restroom, and saw Qianzhi blushing in Yifu’s embrace, her suspicion was firmly confirmed.
Alice had to admit, the young lady of the Loren family was indeed clever.
She never expected that while she was plotting against Qianzhi, Qianzhi was also plotting against her.
And she had fallen into Qianzhi’s trap.
It hadn’t been long since she left, and they were already nearly hand in hand heading to the dance floor.
If she had arrived just a bit later, would she have had to find them at a love hotel outside?
If she had come a day later… would Leia already be calling Qianzhi “Mother”?
“Her Highness Princess Alice?”
Thinking of this, a trace of displeasure appeared on Alice’s face.
Meanwhile, Qianzhi looked confused, her clear and cool eyes curiously examining Alice, as if her entire demeanor screamed “innocent.”
But the competition among experts often goes unnoticed.
Alice saw right through Qianzhi’s thoughts, yet she had no evidence to confront her.
All she could say was that Miss Yifu’s charm was indeed exceptional, and it seemed she now had a strong competitor…
“What happened to you just now? You barely had a sip of the drink before running out. Are you feeling unwell?”
“……”
Mentioning the drink made the corners of Alice’s mouth involuntarily curl into a somewhat unfriendly smile.
Hearing the innocent Qianzhi say this, Alice realized that the girl was doing it on purpose!
After all, even Yifu wasn’t aware of Alice’s pickiness.
Only Qianzhi, who had shared a few meals with her, could pick up on these details from her little habits at the dining table.
“Just a little, but I’m fine now. What are you two doing?”
Alice looked at Qianzhi’s outstretched hand towards Yifu. Qianzhi had been waiting for Yifu’s response, but Alice’s sudden appearance had interrupted her.
Seeing she couldn’t hold Alice back any longer, Qianzhi simply grabbed Yifu’s wrist and forcibly pulled her to her side.
“We’re going to dance! Your Highness Princess Alice, if you’re not feeling well, you should go rest.”
When Qianzhi said this, her tone was very calm and natural, truly resembling a caring little sister looking after her older sister’s health.
But only Alice could scent the tea in her words…
What she meant was that Yifu was already fully occupied, and Alice should go find somewhere cool to stay.
“I’m not unwell! How could that be? Besides, I’ve already made plans with Miss Yifu to dance together, right, Miss Yifu?”
“Miss Yifu?”
Alice instinctively looked in Yifu’s direction, but where was Yifu next to Qianzhi?
Even Qianzhi hadn’t noticed when Yifu had disappeared from her side.
The two who were on the brink of a showdown instantly halted their conflict, and began to search for Yifu’s figure.
When they eventually found her, both of their faces turned pale.
Unbeknownst to them, Leia had jumped in first and was now holding Yifu’s hand, stepping onto the dance floor.
Although Leia wasn’t very good at dancing, Yifu patiently held her little hand, a gentle smile radiating from her, as she watched her precious daughter dance gracefully before her.
Leia looked stunning in the dress designed by Yifu, blooming like a flower in the dance floor.
The beautifully picturesque scene momentarily left both Qianzhi and Alice stunned.
Their states of mind ironically changed in unison.
She looks so beautiful…
She is so gentle…
She reminds me of my mother…
Three people on the dance floor felt a bit too crowded…
It seemed nice to just watch from a distance.
That serene and tranquil scene kept Qianzhi and Alice entranced, even passersby couldn’t help but be curious about what the two distinguished young ladies were watching.
So subconsciously, they followed their gaze, and it was as if they had locked eyes with Medusa, stopping in their tracks as they were mesmerized by Yifu’s allure.
As more and more onlookers gathered, eventually, only an entranced Leia remained on the dance floor, with Yifu’s focus entirely on her beloved daughter.
Everyone watched the harmonious scene with smiles, though their attention wasn’t primarily on Leia.
It must be mentioned that Leia’s dress was very eye-catching, yet Yifu’s black skirt was clearly even more striking.
After all, she was so gentle that nearly everyone present felt she looked just like the nurturing mother they had never met, and who bore no blood relation to them.
