Chapter 980 Preference and Exceptions

Chapter 980 Preference and Exceptions

Princess Jiangbei, who made great contributions to the Li Dynasty, has returned to An Ning!

The emperor and empress naturally had to hold a banquet to welcome Cheng Danzhu.

No matter how much they don't want to see certain people, the royal family cannot be stingy and still has to invite those who should be invited.

For example - Prince Yan.

Before entering the palace, Miao Miao personally tidied up Yan Yu's clothes and jade pendants. After that, she stepped back and watched him with affectionate eyes as he turned and left.

When she was completely out of sight, the maid beside her asked cautiously, "Madam, are you not coming into the palace with us?"

Miao Miao's face was extremely pale. He pursed his lips and forced a smile, "No."

She actually knew very well that she was not worthy.

Nor dare.

She didn't dare to use herself to test whether Yan Yu still cared about Cheng Danzhu.

So I can only stay away.

Everyone was very happy that Cheng Danzhu came back.

The empress dowager, who had not been seen for a long time, attended the event in her best attire and held Cheng Danzhu's hand with a proud look on her face.

"This time when you come back, spend more time with mother."

Cheng Danzhu nodded and agreed, "Okay, I will spend the New Year with my mother in the palace."

Hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed across the Queen Mother's face.

In fact, she hoped that Cheng Danzhu could stay in An Ning and stay with her forever, but her daughter's tactful words had already made her attitude clear.

Fortunately, the empress dowager was open-minded throughout her life. She was only lost for a short while before she found new happiness. She looked at Ji Shan, who was sitting upright at the bottom of the table, with a hint of something in her eyes.

"My son, do you want to find a companion? You don't feel lonely being alone all the time?"

Now, with Cheng Danzhu's status, there is no one in the court who is unwilling to be his son-in-law.

Cheng Danzhu followed the Queen Mother's gaze and glanced at Ji Shan, a slight smile on her lips, "If some people follow me, my brother may not agree."

But in the final analysis, it was her own unwillingness.

A person who is used to freedom will not want to be bound. She is the free wind, and nothing can restrain her.

She was so proud in the past that she refused to bow to the emotions of a young man. Of course, it is impossible for her to be bound by love now.

"I'm so envious of Shanzhu. I really want to go out with her and see the world." Shi Li sat next to her, eyes full of envy.

Cheng Xi was startled by her words, and clenched his hands tightly under the table, "You can't leave. If you leave, what should I do?"

Shi Li: ...

Is it really okay for you to be so clingy?

Before she could open her mouth to comfort him, Cheng Xi said, "Why don't you wait a little longer? Qin'er will be able to stand on his own in another three to five years. When the time comes, I will accompany you wherever you want to go."

"Does Qin'er know what you said?"

Shi Li didn't expect that Cheng Xi would betray his daughter so quickly.

Qin'er is only eleven years old now. Is it really okay to decide on the crown prince so hastily?

Shi Li had a lot to complain about, but couldn't say it out loud at the palace banquet, so she could only roll her eyes secretly.

But Cheng Xi was serious.

After the palace banquet, Qin'er's academic workload doubled.

The child was so sensible that he didn't complain about being tired or complain to Shi Li, and he endured it silently.

Shi Li saw it and was very angry, so he ordered people to close the palace gates that day, so that Cheng Xi, who had just returned from court, was not allowed to enter.

Cheng Xi stood outside, confused, "Lili?"

"Is there any father like you? Qin'er is so young, he will get sick from you sooner or later!" Shi Li complained angrily through the palace gate.

"When I was Qin'er's age..." Cheng Xi felt extremely innocent and opened his mouth to explain.

"I won't listen! You are you, Qin'er is Qin'er, she is still a child."

Everyone has times when emotions overcome reason, and Shi Li is no exception.

Although Qin'er was not her biological child, her love for her daughter is the same as that of all mothers in the world.

"Lili, don't be unreasonable." Cheng Xi was a little panicked and spoke without thinking.

Afterwards, he was not even allowed to stay at the door and was driven directly back to the Qinzheng Hall.

This was the first time the couple had quarreled in more than ten years of marriage.

Later, Qin'er appeared outside the Qinzheng Hall and asked for a meeting.

Cheng Xi would not vent his anger on his daughter, and calmly let her in.

"Father, I know what you are thinking, and I can understand what mother is thinking. Please don't worry about it. I will go and persuade her later when she calms down."

The teenage girl spoke calmly, and her every word and action was regal.

Cheng Xi looked at her, feeling proud and emotional, and sighed silently.

"It has nothing to do with you. I am just anxious. I will go and ask your mother for forgiveness in a moment."

Qiner: ...

Dad, why can you say "please" so smoothly?