The Devious First Daughter

Chapter 76. Ensemble of Zither and Dance

"Okay, thank you, Third Sister." Ning Xueyan's lips curved, and she did not refuse her offer anymore. Since Ning Qingshan insisted on helping her with "good intentions," how could she refuse?

Since they were going to perform together, it was normal for them to get ready now. After thinking for a while, Ning Xueyan quietly stood up and walked to the wing room at the side. She had to go down to prepare. Ning Xueyan saw that all the ladies who were ready for their performances were waiting in the wing room, on the left side of the hall. They would come out when the eunuch in the hall called their names.

"Fifth Sister, it's still too early. Let's go down together later," Ning Qingshan said with a smile, when she saw Ning Xueyan going down at this moment. Although they were only going to play music, they had to change their clothes and make the necessary preparations.

Ning Qingshan had already got her zither and dress ready. Now she deliberately delayed the time because she wanted to make Ning Xueyan panic. Then, she would make a fool of herself. Not only did Ning Xueyan not have a zither, but she certainly had no outfit ready. She was dressed in the same clothes she wore to court. To make it convenient for them to practice, everyone wore the same clothes.

Her clothes were similar to those of the palace maids. Not only was the material not good, but it had no features at all.

"I... I have nothing to prepare. I'll go down and have a look first." Ning Xueyan knew what Ning Qingshan was thinking, so she pretended to be embarrassed.

"Fifth Sister, don't tell me you did not bring any clothes with you? Do you want me to borrow a dress for you?" Ning Qingshan rolled her eyes and thought of a sinister plan. If her clothes suddenly tore while she was sitting, Ning Xueyan would be truly embarrassed.

"Thank you, Third Sister. I've brought my clothes." Ning Xueyan's eyes had a hint of sarcasm in them. Ning Qingshan certainly was not letting go of any chance to frame her.

Ning Qingshan knew that Ning Xueyan was wary of her, so she did not say anything more. Ning Xueyan was so sharp that she could not let her find out that she had evil intentions. Otherwise, she would come up with other ways to get even. This time, she would not let her go so easily.

Fortunately, everything was ready now. Even if Ning Xueyan borrowed clothes from anyone now, it would not fit her well. It was said that she had a good relationship with Heng Yuqing. Heng Yuqing was taller than her, so she would probably wear a long skirt. If she tripped her again, she would tumble in the hall.

So, she did not stop her right now. She curled her lips and signaled to Caifen to follow her.

Caifen understood what Ning Qingshan meant. She nodded to Ning Qingshan and hurried to follow her.

For fear of being discovered by Ning Xueyan and Lanning, Caifen followed them carefully. She did not dare to follow them too closely, so she stayed some distance away. Although she could see what they were doing, she could not hear what they were saying.

From a distance, she saw Ning Xueyan and Lanning talking under the tree at the entrance of the main hall, instead of going to the dressing room. When they were there, they put all the musical instruments and clothes in the same room for them to use later. And, they changed their clothes in the inner room.

When they came over today, Caifen noticed that Lanning was carrying a bag at that time. Now, it looked as if it did not contain a dress for Ning Xueyan to change into. The Third Young Lady was right in her prediction. Ning Xueyan was really unprepared, which could be seen from their worried looks.

Suddenly, the two of them seemed to have something more to talk about. Ning Xueyan looked around as if she was about to do some illicit actions. She walked to a small door at the side. When Caifen came over, she also glanced at it. It seemed to be a side door of the hall.