Young Master Tan, who started this topic, immediately tried to smooth things over. "Young Master Xiahou, you're wrong. I've heard from a few of my cousins that if they could marry His Highness, they would be willing to die even if they had to. Even if I were a woman, I'm afraid that I would also kneel before His Highness. "
After Young Master Tan finished speaking, he casually pointed at Ning Shu. "What's your name?"
Ning Shu regained her senses and immediately replied respectfully, "This servant is called Yan Gui."
Young Master Tan continued to ask, "If you were a woman and I asked you to marry His Highness, would you be willing?"
Ning Shu was stunned and hurriedly pretended to be ashamed. "… This servant is a heaven-defying person, how would I dare …"
Young Master Tan waved his hand. "We're only talking about hypotheticals."
What kind of sin had she committed that she had to be kicked into such a piping hot ball? Ning Shu lowered her head in shame and said shyly, "Of, of course … I'm willing."
When her words entered his ears, the wine cup in Xiahou Qing's hand shook slightly, but he quickly steadied it with his fair hand. He pursed his thin lips and didn't say anything. The atmosphere that had cooled down immediately heated up again.
Xiao Yuncen giggled. "Look, this little eunuch's face is red, hahahaha."
"…" Ning Shu's face wasn't red earlier, but it turned red from his words.
Last time, she was caught talking about her feelings behind his back, and this time, she said that she was willing to marry him in front of him.
What was going on?
She turned her head sideways, not knowing how to face Xiahou Qing.
As the host, Xiao Yunyan changed the topic. "Sixth Brother, you've returned victorious from suppressing the bandits. Let me give you a toast."
Xiao Yunyan's gaze landed on Ning Shu for the second time. Hearing Xiao Yunyan's voice, he looked back and said, "Thank you, Royal Brother, for your praise."
After drinking with everyone, Xiao Yunyan put down his wine cup and chuckled, "The bandits on Mount Yan Xi have been causing trouble for many years. Unfortunately, that is one of the important routes from the north to the capital. Who knows how many people have been harmed. It is said that Ying City's Hou family, Bo family's Du family, and Ruan family almost lost their lives there. Two years ago, Imperial Father had sent several groups of people, but none of them had been able to wipe out the bandits. I didn't expect Sixth Brother to succeed so quickly and close this case. It's really a great thing. "
Xiao Yunjin took over the conversation and sighed, "The case of Mount Flame Breath is over. Now, there's only the case of Phoenix Terrace left in the capital. It's really a headache. That day, Imperial Father saw Empress Zhou's ghost with his own eyes. When he returned to the palace, he fell ill and hasn't recovered yet. "
Another son of Minister Li was puzzled. "What's so great about Ning Shu? Why did the Empress give her the Phoenix Terrace case? Isn't she afraid that she'll mess things up even more? "
Young Master Tan smiled. "There's something you don't know. The world now knows that she's known for bringing misfortune to her husband through three marriages. In fact, in the early years, she was known as a female prodigy. She followed her master, Master Hui Ci, to solve several cases consecutively. Even His Majesty praised her."
Xiao Yunjin was the youngest among them and was very curious. "So great? Pick a few cases and tell me about them."
Xiao Yunyan said cheerfully, "Your Sixth Brother is here. Let him talk. The first case she solved when she was five years old was your Sixth Brother's."
"Sixth Brother?"
Those who were sitting there exchanged glances. That incident happened when His Highness Sixth Brother was down and out. Who would want to tell others about what happened when they were at their worst for fun?
Xiao Yunyan also realized that his words would offend someone. Just as he was thinking about how to smooth things over, Xiao Yunyi raised his head and drank the wine at the bottom of the cup in one gulp. He slowly said, "Back then, before I was taken in by Imperial Mother, I was by Yin Zhaoyi's side."
Everyone began to listen attentively.
"One time, I accidentally offended someone. Three days later, a golden hairpin appeared in my book case. It was a relic left behind by the late Empress Dowager and was given to Consort Qi before she died. I couldn't explain it and could only kneel outside Qian Palace to prove myself. At that time, she followed Princess Xin into the palace to pay her respects and accompanied Consort Qi and the other consorts to admire the flowers in the small garden. After hearing my story, no one was willing to speak up for me. She suddenly pointed at me and said, 'Mother, is this little brother stupid?' "
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