Lin Zhongyu hurried back to Liuxin Courtyard with her maids. Lin Zhongyu heard the news and came to see Lin Mengya, who was sulking secretly.
"The Crown Prince is so outrageous! Sister, don't be so angry. "
Lin Mengya was not the only one who was angry when he teased her.
"Me? Am I angry? No, I'm just thinking about how to pay him back. "
Since her last life, Lin Mengya hated this kind of arrogant man the most.
She remembered that when she just went to college, there was a boy who teased her because he was rich.
She remembered that in the end, she stole a human skeleton and stuffed it into the boy's bed, which scared him half to death.
Now, the Crown Prince dared to tease her. He must be tired of living.
"Your Highness, the Prince sent a message saying that the Crown Prince is going to have a meal in the mansion. Please get ready, Your Highness."
The steward's voice came from outside. Lin Mengya nodded, and Baizhi went out to reply.
Lin Mengya had a strange smile on her face when she heard the steward's voice from outside. The Crown Prince would never forget this meal for the rest of his life!
In the small courtyard of the mansion, the Crown Prince frowned and looked at his aunt, who looked sad.
The room was tidy, but it was too shabby. There was not even a decent piece of furniture.
Even the teacup he was given was the simplest coarse porcelain teacup, and the tea it brewed was unbearably bitter.
His aunt and cousin were dressed in simple clothes. Compared with Lin Mengya's silk and satin, they looked like beggars on the street.
When he was young, his mother was busy fighting with the concubines in the palace, so his aunt, who often went to the palace to accompany him, took his mother's place.
When he came to Prince Yu's Mansion, he specially inquired about his aunt's recent situation.
He didn't expect that she was so miserable. Lin Mengya was really too much.
"Cousin, the Crown Prince, look. How dare Lin Mengya bully my mother and me. You have to stand up for us."
Lin Mengwu wept and made up some nonsense, but she didn't mention that she was the one who insisted on staying in the Crown Prince's Mansion and was concerned about his husband.
"Wu 'er, don't talk nonsense. Your cousin, the Crown Prince, wants to do great things. How can he interfere in the affairs of the inner courtyard? "
Shangguan Qing truly loved the Crown Prince. She only had one daughter. The only son of the Lin Family was actually the son of that bitch.
He had to go against her every single time, not to mention getting close to her.
Now that her nephew was here, she naturally had to stand up for her. Let's see how long that little slut can be complacent for!
"Wu 'er is right. Since I'm here, I won't let my aunt be bullied like this. However, Lin Mengya was the host, and we were all guests. There are some things that I can't interfere with. I'm here today to discuss something with my aunt. "
Putting away the dissatisfaction in his heart, the Crown Prince suddenly remembered something important.
Shangguan Qing and Lin Mengwu looked at each other. They did not understand what the Crown Prince wanted to discuss with them.
"Cousin Wu will be sixteen in three months."
He picked up the teacup out of habit, but when he saw the murky black soup, he put it back on the table in disgust.
Shangguan Qing felt a sense of uneasiness rising in her heart. Lin Mengwu was the only one who felt a little shy, and her pretty face turned pink.
"In a few days, King Ming of the western vassal state will come to the capital city to pay his respects. At that time, his princes and princesses will also come to the capital city with him. The princes of the western vassal state are young and talented. My mother wants to find a good marriage for Cousin Wu. "
"What?!"
Shangguan Qing and Lin Mengwu screamed at the same time, and looked at the Crown Prince in disbelief.
"There are so many princesses of the right age in the palace. Even if there are none, there are many princesses from the royal families. Anyway, it's not Wu 'er's turn to marry them!"
Shangguan Qing's words were sharp, but when she saw the Crown Prince's slightly dissatisfied eyes, she immediately realized that she had made a mistake.
Then, her tone softened.
"Aunt, what you mean is that I only have one daughter, Wu 'er. If I really marry her, won't I miss her very much?"
Lin Mengwu was shocked and angry, but she did not dare to object. She was about to cry.
The western vassal state was a barren land. It was said that there were tribes who ate raw meat and drank blood. If she went there, she would be like a lamb in a tiger's mouth, and would never be able to make a comeback.
"That's true. It's just a suggestion, my mother. It depends on the prince of the western vassal state. At that time, the princesses in the palace and the princesses of the princes will come to the banquet. We don't know who the prince will choose. "
Although this was what she said, her mother had already sent a portrait of Lin Mengwu to the prince.
Although the western vassal state was a foreign state, all of its citizens were soldiers. From babies to white-haired elders, all of them could go to war.
The marriage was to make it easier for him to ascend to the throne in the future.
If Lin Mengwu could become the princess of the western vassal state, and then become the queen, she would be a great help to him.
But how could he tell his aunt, who was so devoted to her daughter, about these things?
Shangguan Qing saw the flickering eyes of the Crown Prince, and she understood most of it.
In his heart, he could not help but feel resentful towards his own sister.
She was the one who first fell in love with Lin Muzhi, who was born in a family of generals. But her sister persuaded her father to marry a sickly man, just so that she could become the queen!
If it wasn't for the fact that the Heavens had eyes and allowed that sickly invalid to die first, she was afraid that she would also be a widow guarding an empty room.
But if not for her sister's selfishness, Muzhi would not have picked up that little slut on the battlefield, and even went against the opinions of the masses to marry her.
Wu 'er was her life. She would never give up her happiness for her sister's ambition!
"If that's the case, I'm relieved."
Shangguan Qing pulled her daughter's sleeve and gave Lin Mengwu a reassuring look.
Her expression returned to normal, but a vicious idea gradually formed in her mind.
Her daughter must never go to the western vassal state to make peace. However, she had to make good use of this opportunity.
"Don't worry, if Wu 'er insists on not marrying me, I'll be happy. Mother and I won't make things difficult for her. After all, Wu 'er is my cousin. She's different from ordinary women. "
The Crown Prince said perfunctorily, while looking Lin Mengwu up and down.
Although she was not as stunning as Lin Mengya, she was still pretty and beautiful, a top-notch beauty.
She believed that the barbarian prince, who had never seen a girl from the Central Plains, would fall in love with her at first sight.
At that time, it would not be up to her to decide whether to marry him or not!
"Your Highness, Madam Lin, Miss Lin, dinner is ready. Princess Yu has specially asked me to invite you to take a seat." Outside the small courtyard, the delicate and gentle Baiji told Lin Mengya's words in a well-behaved manner.
Immediately, the three of them stopped talking about the peace marriage.
The Crown Prince tidied up his appearance and left the small courtyard, followed by Shangguan Qing and Lin Mengwu.
The three of them came to the main hall, which was used to entertain guests, with their servants.
Long Tianhao and Long Qinghan were sitting in the lower seats, while Concubine De was sitting in the seat of honor, and the main seat was empty.
The Crown Prince naturally sat in the main seat, while Shangguan Qing and Lin Mengwu sat in the guest seats. The only person missing was Lin Mengya.
"Greetings, Your Highness. Are you used to living here?"
The Crown Prince pretended to be friendly and chatted with Concubine De, but in his heart, he hated this woman who had fought with his mother for half of her life.
It was not enough for her to be favored by his father, the Emperor. Moreover, her son was highly valued by his father. Not only his mother, but even he hated Concubine De very much.
"Thank you, Your Highness. Everything is fine here."
Although it was a perfunctory reply, Concubine De did not show any emotion.
She was always noble and elegant, as if she was in the palace. She did not look lonely at all.
"That's good. My mother really misses you, Your Highness."
The Crown Prince's eyes flashed with a cold light, but Long Tianhao kept it in mind.
"Your Highness, please forgive me. I was in a hurry to welcome you, but I really did not know what you like, so I tried my best to make more. Please don't laugh at my simple and crude dishes."
Lin Mengya arrived in a hurry. She was wearing a green chiffon dress, which made her look even more attractive.
The coldness on her face faded away, and the lively smile on her face made her look more radiant.
She did not have the maturity of a young married woman, but the sweetness of a young girl. Lin Mengwu was not as beautiful as her.
The Crown Prince and Long Qinghan could not help but look at her.
However, she sat down beside Long Tianhao with a smile on her face.
"Your Highness, if I don't do well, you have to plead for me with the Crown Prince."
Her coquettish tone made Long Tianhao's eyebrows twitch.
Tilting his head, he saw a pair of sparkling eyes. What exactly was this girl plotting?
In the blink of an eye, the dishes were served on the table in front of everyone like flowing water.
Although it was a family banquet, the dishes on the table were arranged according to the standard. Naturally, there was a young eunuch beside the Crown Prince to taste the dishes. After tasting a little of each dish, he arranged for someone to serve the dishes to the Crown Prince.
"This dish is crystal clear. I've never eaten it before. I wonder what it is."
There was a golden object on the Crown Prince's plate. It was crispy on the outside and sweet and delicious on the inside. It was very fresh.
"This dish is called shredded sweet potato. It's just a very common village dish. You can just eat it, Your Highness."
Lin Mengya lowered her eyes to hide the smile in her eyes.
In addition to the shredded sweet potato, there were dishes made of radish, apple, and potato on the Crown Prince's table. Although they did not look very eye-catching, they were all exquisite and delicious.
Seeing that the Crown Prince drank the wine that she had specially prepared, Lin Mengya immediately covered her mouth gracefully to hide the smile that was about to come out.
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