Chapter 139 - Banquet ( 6 ) (1/2)

Before Ji Cheng could say anything to Wen Xu, Zhao Ming spoke, ” Who said I didn't prepared a gift for the Empress Dowager?”

As she spoke she turned to look at Xiao Li.

Zhao Ming didn't call Wen Xu as Mother, but as Empress Dowager. She doesn't want to call someone like Wen Xu as Mother.

Xiao Li who was going to say something was cut in between and was rather stunned.

She looked at Zhao Ming with shocked expression, ” Eh? Sister, I am not saying you didn't prepare anything for Mother. You did. See, his highness has presented such beautiful gifts for long life of Mother.” she said while pointing towards the two gift baskets.

She continued, ” I know, you didn't have the time, as you just woke up from the coma. So it's okay. His highness has prepared the gifts in your stead for mother. ”

” But it would have been better if you prepared only a handkerchief for Mother. Because gift does not have to be expensive but it should have feelings,” she said while trying to be thoughtful.

Everyone in the Banquet was moved by Xiao Li's words.

They were impressed by how she carried herself, and how thoughtful she is.

Zhao Ming looked at Xiao Li and felt disgusted by her words.

' This girl could win an Oscar in acting.' she felt like insects were crawling on her body, after listening to Xiao Li's words.

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Author: ” Okay. That's too much.”

XM: ” Then you come, and talk with her. Then you will know.”

Author: ” No. You're right. If it's insects, then let it be.”

XM: ” - _-”

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Hearing Xiao Li's words, Zhao Ming forced a smile and said, ” When did I said that I am talking about the gifts that his highness has prepared? ”

Xiao Li furrowed her eyes at her.

Ji Cheng also turned to look at Zhao Ming questionably. He was confused.

Because when he said, that he will prepare everything, she got ready in an instant.

He looked at Zhao Ming with surprise in his eyes.

Wen Xu was also looking at Zhao Ming. Zhao Ming's words surprised her a little.

Because she thought, that she didn't prepare anything.

' But what new she can prepare? It must be her same embroidered scarf or something.' Wen Xu snickered in her heart.

Earlier, Zhao Ming used to make gifts for Wen Xu herself. She believed that anything can be bought with money but feelings can be only conveyed through the heart only.

So she prepared everything herself.

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Sensing everyone's gaze, Zhao Ming smiled devilishly.

Then she signaled Lu shi to bring something.

Lu shi nodded and went outside.

Everyone started whispering about the situation. They have seen how Xiao Li has prepared a rare jade to the Empress Dowager.

They were curious, what will the Empress will gift to the Empress Dowager.

If she couldn't bring something better than Xiao Li, then it will be humiliating for Zhao Ming.