Chapter 1428


    The food and drinks were already set on the table, and various performances had been staged


    one after another.


    Delicious food and top–notch art performances, every single detail showed the importance and


    enthusiasm that Y Country attached to this state banquet.


    Barbara and Becky sat politely on either side of Queen Julia, asionally passing her some


    dishes, and nothing chaotic had happened so far.


    On the huge stage, the orchestra, consisting of dozens of members, was approaching the end of


    their performance, with everyone in the audience deeply engrossed in the enchanting melodies.


    The music yed by the orchestra was grand and majestic, echoing the thunder of galloping


    horses, as well as a resolute determination in the face of destiny’s challenges.


    After the music ended, a round of enthusiastic apuse broke out in the banquet hall.


    “That’s what a top–notch orchestra sounds like! Even a music dummy like me was moved!”


    “Indeed, their previous world tours always received rave reviews.”


    “They truly live up to their reputation.”


    Queen Julia also nodded in satisfaction. So far, she was quite pleased with the arrangements for


    the evening.


    As for this kind of traditional music, Becky didn’t understand it at all; she had no idea what they


    were trying to express. The sound in her ears was like something was hitting her eardrums out of


    tune, making her feel dizzy.


    But Barbara was full of appreciation and admiration. She whispered to Queen Julia, “It’s really


    beautiful, isn’t it, Granny? I attended their world tour performance in Y Country a few years ago


    Considering Becky’s inappropriate behavior earlier today, Queen Julia was more satisfied with


    Barbara at the moment. She smiled and nodded at Barbara, saying, ‘Indeed, we owe you for inviting


    them over.” Barbara replied with a smile, “While they are undoubtedly excellent, participating in a


    state banquet also adds prestige. Inviting them didn’t require much effort


    Although her words sounded pleasant, they subtly revealed her sense of superiority due to her


    royal birth. Queen Julia gave her a subtle nce, her smile still present, but the mirth in her eyes


    slightly faded.


    Throughout the years, she had never disyed favoritism towards her two granddaughters and


    Ava. She provided them with everything she could: affection, family, a life of wealth, and noble


    status and- identity.


    When she brought Ava back, it was because Ava had once been her daughter’s closestpanion.


    She poured her deep love and regret for Jasmine onto them.”


    She treated them well, even in the face of her nephew’s opposition. She entrusted Ava to him, and


    due to his current indifference, she pampered them even more.


    If given the choice, she wouldn’t mind continuing this way.


    However, the mistake Becky made today provoked some resistance within her. She wondered if her


    true granddaughter, a royal–blooded member of the family, would ever disy such arrogance and


    make such basic mistakes.


    Absolutely not.


    She was certain that Jasmine had always been exceptional, understanding, and intelligent since


    childhood. How could she raise her child differently? The royal bloodline would never tolerate such


    foolish individuals.


    She would never regard her princess status as an invaluable jewel, nor would she ever exhibit such


    an overt sense of superiority.


    ‘Mom, when I grow up, I want to see the world. I don’t want to remain confined to the pce. I want


    to capture all the beautifulndscapes for you to admire and share many captivating or poignant


    stories. I will narrate them all to you. Also, I wish to find a prince who genuinely loves me and


    introduce him to you. Mom, would you like the prince I bring back? Even though my prince may be


    an ordinary man, would you still like him?” Jasmine said.


    She remembered nodding at the time. Because she understood her daughter, and her daughter


    understood her. Both of them disliked being trapped in this situation.


    Superficially, they appeared morous and respected. However, true mour was different for


    them. She longed to explore the vibrant world, to experience genuine rxation. Yet reality proved


    otherwise.


    Merely by virtue of their royal birth, they bore immense responsibilities. They never regarded their


    royal lineage as a source of pride. Given the choice, they all desired a normal life.


    However, Ava, Barbara, and Becky evidently ced excessive importance on their royal status.


    After all, they were not her real family.


    Lately, she had been thinking about Jasmine a lot.


    Could it be that the lifelong secret she had kept was on the verge of being revealed?


    Indeed, she missed her daughter deeply.


    The next scheduled performance in the program was supposed to be Chloe’s.


    However, as the curtain was raised, Chloe noticed from backstage that the staff had ced a grand


    piano adorned with crystals on the stage. The crystalmp’s light illuminated the piano, creating a


    dazzling radiance.


    She frowned, recalling that the piano she had yed just moments ago appeared different. Itcked


    theyer of crystals that now made it blinding to look at.


    There were an excessive number of crystals; it was impossible to have affixed them meticulously


    to the entire piano in just a few hours. They must have reced the piano at thest moment.


    Yet, even for the sake of upholding the state banquet’s image, shouldn’t they have informed her in


    advance?


    As all the orchestra members left the stage, the host walked past her, offering a polite smile upon


    noticing her.


    Chloe then watched him step onto the stage, his voice resonating, “Next, we have a truly


    astonishing performance. Please wee the most noble and elegant Princess Barbara of Y


    Country, who will delight us with a piano solo dedicated to her beloved queen.‘


    As soon as his words came out, enthusiastic apuse erupted from the audience below the stage.


    Chloe’s expression turned cold. She looked up at the piano, studded with crystals, and everything


    seemed to make sense.


    She paused for a moment, then curled her lips into a cold smile. She had thought that Princess


    Barbara would behave herself, at least to maintain her elegant princess image. She wouldn’t have


    taken any action topete, but it turned out she had been waiting quietly.


    Queen Julia’s face didn’t change at all due to the apuse. In fact, when she heard those


    grandiose words, she was filled with anger.


    She admitted that,pared to Becky, Barbara was a clever girl. But ying mind games in front of


    her? That really grinded her gears.


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    She couldn’t stand her sneaky ways.