The Foolish Beauty's Road to Rebirth - Chapter 1

Chapter 1

After my legitimate elder sister fell into the water, she changed completely. The warm, radiant smile she used to wear was gone, and now there was something frightening about her.

There was something unfamiliar in her eyes. Something very dangerous.

And yet everyone around us said my legitimate elder sister had become even more elegant and considerate.

Chapter 2

My legitimate elder sister was the daughter of General Dingguo and his first wife. That general’s wife passed away early, leaving behind a son and a daughter.

Later, my mother, Grand Princess Qingyang, knelt for two days outside the late emperor’s palace gates and begged for a marriage with Father. I am the only child of General Dingguo and Grand Princess Qingyang. My birth alone is the height of glory.

My older brother brings honor to the family, my elder sister has a sterling reputation, and my concubine-born younger brother and sister have already been raised into uselessness-ah, no, I mean my younger brother and sister are obedient and well-behaved.

All I have to do is peacefully be the second young lady of the General’s Mansion.

Some people are born at the very top. For example, me.

Chapter 3

Today was Empress Dowager Grandmother’s birthday, and the palace was holding a grand banquet. Father and Mother brought me, my older brother, and my elder sister to attend, but to my surprise, that concubine-born younger sister of mine had somehow slipped in too.

I did not pay much attention to her. She was merely the child of a concubine, someone who could never be presented in proper company.

What drew my attention more was my legitimate elder sister. She was wearing a cold, sinister smile.

When she noticed me looking at her, she changed back into a gentle expression and came over to take my hand.

“Ah Zhu, tonight, don’t leave Elder Sister’s side. Do you hear me?”

I took Elder Sister’s hand without resistance. Ever since Elder Sister came back after falling into the water, she had especially treasured those hands of hers and always looked after them carefully.

They felt wonderful! So soft.

“Elder Sister, is something going to happen tonight?” I asked innocently.

Elder Sister’s hand tightened. She seemed to have thought of something unpleasant, but was afraid of scaring me. “Nothing serious. With Elder Sister here, I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

I clung to Elder Sister’s arm like a spoiled child. “I won’t leave Elder Sister’s side for even one step!”

Chapter 4

What could possibly happen at a palace banquet?

I was looking forward to it more and more.

Chapter 5

Before long, the Crown Prince came over with a cup of wine in hand. His face was as fair as carved jade, and his figure was tall and slender.

I was leaning against Elder Sister’s shoulder, just starting to feel sleepy, when I suddenly sensed her shoulder stiffen.

“Sister Fusang, when you celebrated your birthday last time, I was far away in Weicheng and didn’t have time to send you a gift. I hope you won’t blame me,” the Crown Prince said to Elder Sister with a smile.

What sort of gift had to be given in the middle of this grand hall?

Elder Sister gave a graceful curtsy. “Thank you, Crown Prince, but my birthday has already passed. Perhaps you can give it next year instead.”

That was a rejection in broad daylight. A rejection of his birthday gift, and of the Crown Prince’s goodwill.

The Crown Prince’s handsome face stiffened.

All my sleepiness vanished at once, replaced by the face I used exclusively for listening to gossip.

Interesting! Truly interesting!

Just a few days ago, Elder Sister and the Crown Prince had still been deeply affectionate. In only a few short days, they had grown this distant.

“Sister Fusang, are you blaming me? I already told you, the girl you saw that day really was only a chance acquaintance,” the Crown Prince said in a low voice.

I was sitting close. I felt like I was about to get a huge piece of gossip.

Elder Sister’s red lips curved slightly. “The Crown Prince misunderstands. I have no connection with the Crown Prince whatsoever. Whoever the Crown Prince is with has nothing to do with me.”

The Crown Prince shook his head and sighed. “Sister Fusang, stop being willful. Otherwise…”

Otherwise what?

I perked up my ears.

Who would have thought the Crown Prince would simply leave with a helpless expression?

This was just how the imperial family was! They loved saying only half of what they meant!

Elder Sister clenched her fists and sat down, her face ashen.

Not far away, our father and the Emperor had already drunk too much. They were hugging each other like the best of brothers.

My mother was also sitting warmly and intimately beside the Empress.