Chapter 305 No Peace
Song Yi thought Xie Shiyin was looking at Shen Jingxuan, and wanted to see how she would embarrass Shen Jingxuan, but he didn't know that he was wrong this time.
Song Shao said: "I didn't expect that the third brother's preferences have never changed. Even after arriving in Beiling Country, he still likes dance music."
Song Yi raised the corners of his lips: "It has nothing to do with where it is. I just want to see how the dance of Beiling Country is different from that of Xiling Country."
If Song Shao hadn't noticed, he could have stopped, but now he was determined to watch this dance.
Prince Xiao Jianhui of Nanling listened to what everyone said, picked up the wine cup and continued to drink, as if he was indifferent to the matter.
But Xiao Yao beside her said, "It's just a dance. Since the Fifth Princess wants to dance, what's wrong with allowing her?"
Nanling Prince Xiao Jianhui glanced at her indifferently and then looked away.
After Xiao Yao noticed it, she stuck out her tongue at him, then sat down obediently without saying anything.
The queen stared at Xie Shiyin, not knowing what to do for a moment.
The emperor said with an unpleasant expression: "Since everyone wants to see it, Fifth Princess, please dance for everyone."
A princess of a country was dancing in front of everyone. Where did Xie Shiyin think this was?
As a princess, she actually took the initiative to dance for others. He really didn't leave any face for himself and Beiling Kingdom.
Xie Shiyin said happily: "Father, I will go down and prepare now."
At this moment, she didn't know what she would face after she finished dancing and the palace banquet was over.
She didn't know that this incident would make the emperor so disappointed in her.
With Xie Shiyin's departure, the hall returned to its previous state, with the emperor and other princes and envoys toasting each other and drinking happily.
Shen Jingxuan could no longer sit still. She looked around at the bustling hall, wondering when this boring palace banquet would end.
Seeing that she was feeling depressed, Xie Lingxiao approached her and whispered, "How about letting Ling Qiong and Ling Huan accompany you out for some fresh air?"
"Is it okay?" Shen Jingxuan looked at him with bright eyes.
Xie Lingxiao held her hand and squeezed it gently: "Go, don't go far, come back soon."
In the past, palace banquets would last for a long time. Now, receiving envoys will only last longer than other palace banquets.
There were many people at the palace banquet, and he was worried that if he wasn't careful enough, someone would provoke Shen Jingxuan.
It was obvious that she was really feeling suffocated, but she couldn't bear to sit here all the time.
"Okay." Shen Jingxuan responded and left.
Since the palace banquet began, Xie Zihan had been looking at Shen Jingxuan from time to time. When he saw her leave, his figure disappeared in the hall in just a moment.
Xie Lingxiao stared at the empty space, his expression becoming even uglier.
I guess he was too kind to Xie Zihan, which made him miss his princess again and again.
Shen Jingxuan left the hall and went to a nearby pavilion with Ling Qiong and Ling Huan.
"Princess, you can't go too far away. The prince will be worried if he can't see you soon." Ling Huan reminded.
The imperial palace is different from other places. They must protect Shen Jingxuan no matter what.
Shen Jingxuan smiled and said, "You are controlling me, do you want to go back to Xie Lingxiao?"
She knew that Ling Huan was right, and it was precisely because she was worried that Xie Lingxiao would come out to look for her that she did not go too far.
Ling Huan hurriedly said: "Princess, if I don't go back to the prince, I will follow you."
Shen Jingxuan said: "Ling Qiong, look, is she relying on me?"
Ling Qiong and Ling Huan have been following her for quite some time. With Chun Tao around, Ling Qiong and Ling Huan's personalities have changed a lot.
In the past, it was extremely difficult to get two people to say a word to each other, let alone to share a few jokes with me.
Before Ling Huan could speak, Xie Zihan came up from behind and said, "Xuan'er, you are here."
Shen Jingxuan glanced at him and continued to look at the lake in the distance.
"Xuan'er, let them go. I have something to tell you." Xie Zihan said gently.
Shen Jingxuan taunted, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, since when did you have to avoid others when speaking?"
"If you want to say something, then say it. If you don't want to say anything, then leave, so that no one can see you and affect my reputation."
In the past, when I chased after him and saw him with another woman, why didn't he tell his servants to leave?
In the past, when he and I had not broken off the engagement, why didn't he avoid me and not let me see or hear him?
Now that they have both gotten married, he knows that he needs to send the servants away for some things?
Did Xie Zihan know that when they were engaged in the past, they could talk and chat in front of many people?
Now things have changed, they are no longer the same as before, she is married and is no longer suitable for talking alone.
Xie Zihan hesitated for a moment: "Xuan'er, wait for me for a while..."
Before he could finish his words, Eunuch Deng's voice rang out: "Your Highness, why are you here? The Emperor is looking for you."
Xie Zihan suddenly turned around and glared at him: "What's the matter?"
"The Emperor wants you to chat with the princes, but he can't find you for the time being."
Xie Zihan looked at Shen Jingxuan deeply, then turned around and left.
Just now, there was only Shen Jingxuan's maid, so he could still say a few words, but now that Eunuch Deng is by his side, some things are not suitable to be said.
Shen Jingxuan looked puzzled, but did not take his words to heart.
Ling Qiong and Ling Huan looked at each other. For a moment, they couldn't understand what Xie Zihan wanted to say. Not only did they want to avoid the two of them, but they also kept silent when they saw Eunuch Deng.
The three of them couldn't figure out what was going on and kept silent about it.
"Big sister." Shen Jinghuan came to them.
Shen Jingxuan's eyebrows gradually frowned: "Concubine Shen, it's been so long now, and you still can't remember your identity."
She didn't expect that sitting in the hall would make her feel upset. After finally leaving the hall, these people came to her one by one, leaving her with no peace for a moment.
Shen Jinghuan said: "Big sister, I know my identity, but I have thought it through and I will still treat you as my big sister."
After hesitating for a moment, she continued, "In the past, I didn't know my limits and always argued with you about everything. I won't do that anymore. Please forgive me."
"Also...thank you big sister for helping my parents."
She didn't want to say this to Shen Jingxuan, but some things are just wrong.
If it were in the past, she would never have said these words to Shen Jingxuan.
But when she returned to her parents' house and couldn't find them, she returned home in a panic. Xie Zihan told her that Shen Jiande and Hao had been abducted.
Knowing the good things Shen Jiande had done, she knew it was Shen Jingxuan's doing.
She must have been worried that what her father did would implicate the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, so she rescued her parents and their family.
Shen Jingxuan laughed and said, "You think too much. I didn't mean to save them. You know, I've always hoped that they would get their comeuppance."
Shen Jinghuan was puzzled: "Isn't Big Sister worried that Daddy will implicate Grandpa and Grandma?"
"His abilities cannot implicate the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion."
Shen Jingxuan looked at her and said, "Since you want to know, I'll tell you."
"It was because your father accidentally helped Xie Lingxiao that he helped your father once. I just don't know if your father will be so stunned next time."