Chapter 123: Volume 1, Chapter 123: Empress, Why Don't You Change the Reward?

Everyone was made a bit nervous by Yun Qiyue's stance.

Then they heard Yun Qiyue ask the Empress: "Empress, you said before that if I win first place, you will grant me one condition; does that still count?"

Yu Huanghou really wanted to answer that it didn't count.

Her son had been publicly humiliated, and she was still going to grant her a condition? Not giving her a board beating was already good enough.

However, in front of everyone, the words that had been spoken couldn't be taken back.

"Naturally, it counts." Yu Huanghou said, "No matter who among you can win first place, I will definitely have a reward."

When she said this, Yu Huanghou's face was still okay.

After all, in her heart, it was impossible for Yun Qiyue to win first place.

Therefore, replacing 'granting her a condition' with 'whoever is first, reward whoever' didn't give Yu Huanghou any psychological pressure at all.

Upon hearing this, Yun Qiyue continued to ask, "Then what reward is the Empress prepared to give to the first place?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Huanghou was actually stumped.

She really hadn't thought about this.

But it was just a reward, so it was simple.

Therefore, Yu Huanghou pulled a hairpin from her head and said with a smile: "Whoever can win first place, I will give this phoenix hairpin to whoever."

Upon hearing this, there were full of envious gazes below.

The Empress's phoenix hairpin, even if it wasn't the one that could symbolize the Empress's status, wasn't something anyone could possess.

Not to mention Qi Xue, even Qin Jiayan couldn't help but brighten her eyes when she heard it.

Even if she was a Princess of Xihai Kingdom, if she could win an Empress's phoenix hairpin, she would definitely become the object of everyone's envy.

Facing those envious or surprised gazes, Yu Huanghou was very proud in her heart.

This was the honor that only she, as the Empress, had; anything she took out from her body would be something people were vying to want.

However, at this time, Yun Qiyue couldn't help but ask: "Empress, why don't you change the reward?"

With just such a phoenix hairpin, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to do her best during the competition.

After all, a phoenix hairpin, even if it was made of gold, wasn't worth much money.

Moreover, the Empress's things, if she took them to sell, she was afraid not many pawnshops would dare to accept them.

To sum it up in one sentence: a hot potato that wasn't worth much.

Yu Huanghou was already angry enough after hearing Yun Qiyue's words; if she really knew Yun Qiyue's thoughts, she would have been so angry she would have vomited blood.

And Qi Xue and Qin Jiayan, after hearing Yun Qiyue's words, the excited expressions on their faces stiffened slightly.

Damn Yun Qiyue, what are you doing?

Qi Xue was a minister's daughter and it wasn't appropriate for her to speak at this time.

And Qin Jiayan wasn't from Donglin Kingdom, so naturally, she didn't have so many scruples, and said unhappily: "This Princess thinks the Donglin Empress's reward is very good, and besides, the people participating in the competition are the three of us; you want to change the reward as soon as you come, it's too disrespectful to us, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qiyue looked up at Qin Jiayan, seemingly thinking for a while, and then nodded.

Qi Xue breathed a sigh of relief.

Then she heard Yun Qiyue say, "That's true, after all, you haven't seen much of the world, so this phoenix hairpin can indeed be considered a good thing."

Qi Xue: "..."

Qin Jiayan: "..."

It was just, really so angry!

When did they become people who hadn't seen much of the world?

Yun Qiyue had only recovered for a few days, and how many days had she seen the world?

Not only Qi Xue and Qin Jiayan were stifled, but Yu Huanghou was also angry and stifled.

Because, since Qi Xue and Qin Jiayan, who wanted the phoenix hairpin, hadn't seen much of the world, then she, the Empress who wanted to reward the phoenix hairpin, wasn't she even more inexperienced?

Just as she was angry, Yun Qiyue spoke again, "Empress, how about this, if they win first place, then the phoenix hairpin will be their reward, and if I win first place—"

Speaking of this, Yun Qiyue began to ponder.

Yu Huanghou felt her heart tighten as Yun Qiyue pondered, and saw Yun Qiyue supporting her head, clearly acting very comfortable, but pretending to be in deep thought, as if she really wanted something that was very difficult for her.

Watching Yun Qiyue like this, many people began to complain in their hearts.

This serious look, did she really think she could get first place?

If it weren't for her playing tricks, what qualification did she have to fight for this first place?

She would have her time to make a fool of herself! Everyone thought viciously.

Just at this moment, Yun Qiyue sighed and said, "How about this, I see that Miss Qi easily took out ten thousand taels of silver as thanks, so the Empress, as the mother of a country, shouldn't be too poor, so if I win first place, Empress, please reward me with ten thousand taels of silver."

Yu Huanghou: "..." Who said the Empress isn't poor? And her Empress's phoenix hairpin, when did it become less valuable than ten thousand taels of silver?

Qi Xue: "..." So angry, when did she easily take out ten thousand taels of silver? It wasn't easy at all, okay? She was forced, okay?

The crowd: "..." Is this Third Miss Yun robbing money?

And, what about having seen the world?

Could someone who has seen the world value ten thousand taels of silver more than the Empress's phoenix hairpin?

The scene was silent.

And Yun Qiyue, as if nothing had happened, asked the Empress, "Empress, what do you think of my suggestion?"

Yu Huanghou: "..." What do I think?

Not good!

However, Yu Huanghou still pulled out a forced smile and said through gritted teeth: "Fine, if you win, I will reward you with ten thousand taels of silver."

Then, she glared viciously at Qi Xue, who was causing trouble for no reason.

Ten thousand taels of silver, what couldn't she do? She had to give it to Yun Qiyue!

Although Yun Qiyue might not win, she just felt uncomfortable in her heart.

And all of this was caused by Qi Xue.

Yun Qiyue was very satisfied that she had successfully drawn hatred for Qi Xue, so she stood up from her seat, stretched, and said lazily: "Since you all chose musical instruments, then I'll choose musical instruments too."

Yun Qiyue's lazy and reluctant appearance made Qi Xue and Qin Jiayan feel even more uncomfortable than eating a fly.

However, at this time, on the Nanli envoy side, Ouyang Xi's eyes were shining with interest.

At this time, Qing Jie couldn't help but complain in a low voice: "Isn't she just arrogant because of the Donglin Regent? If it weren't for the Regent, she would have been gone long ago."

Just after Qing Jie finished speaking, he saw his master looking at him with cold eyes, which made Qing Jie's heart tighten.

Just as he was about to admit his mistake, he heard his master's cold voice, "Being able to have the Donglin Regent's backing is enough to prove her ability."

Qing Jie was stunned upon hearing this.

Then he understood.

The Donglin Regent, who could make him a backing?

If she didn't have some ability, how could Yun Qiyue rely on him to be arrogant in this palace banquet?

Thinking of this, Qing Jie couldn't help but think of Yun Qiyue's superb medical skills.

Could it be that the reason the Donglin Regent was different to Yun Qiyue was because of her medical skills?

And at this time, besides Ouyang Xi's side, in the Xihai and Beiyan envoy groups, there was a gaze fixed on Yun Qiyue, all with strong interest in their eyes.

Such an arrogant woman, there really aren't many left.