There was actually someone who dared to ask such a question at a palace banquet. Was this to embarrass Princess Xian or the Emperor who had arranged the marriage? No matter what the rumors were, the Emperor "did not know." He had decreed the marriage as an elder in consideration of Xian Junw.a.n.g who had no parents. If the people of the Imperial House knew of the rumors, wouldn't that be accusing the Emperor of randomly decreeing marriages?
Hua Xi Wan raised her head to look at the person who had spoken. It was a white-skinned, slightly plump matron dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. The gold hairpin in her hair shone with a dazzling light, making this matron appear noble and threatening.
"Is Li Yao furen talking about the rumors outside that Jun Wang Ye treats qie very well?" Speaking to here, Hua Xi Wan's face was bashful. "Jun Wang Ye treats qie very well indeed."
The matron's husband, Count Jingping's grandfather, was a Jun Wang. After three generations, they had only managed to keep the title of Count. This was only because their son was highly valued by the Emperor that the Emperor had promoted him from a third rank Count to a first rank Count. This family could only be considered a declining Imperial Family. Compared to Prince Xian's fu, the gold hairpin in the hair of this Count Jingping furen was a bit vulgar. Even the style was from a few years ago. If it was placed in a normal noble family, the gold hairpin would be melted to make a new design and given to a servant girl to play with.
The Countess of Jing Ping hadn't expected Hua Xi Wan to respond to this rumor. She opened her mouth and wanted to say that it was not this matter, but when she saw the strange expressions of the people in the surroundings, and even the people who were close to the fu were giving her looks, even though she was discontent, it was not good for her to keep asking.
In this world, there was no lack of brainless people, even in the Imperial Family. Hua Xi Wan saw that Count Jingping furen had given up and was too lazy to argue with her in this kind of situation. She acted as if nothing had happened and smiled at the people looking at her before lowering her head.
This smile made many people suck in a breath. Some of the men who were interested in women even thought that if Hua Xi Wan smiled at them like this, no matter what she wanted them to do, they would be willing.
"Drink a cup of digestive tea to nourish your stomach," Yan Jinqiu lifted his wide sleeve and reached out to pour tea for Hua Xi Wan, blocking most of the gazes that were looking in their direction. This action was done smoothly. The tea drew a beautiful arc in the air and accurately poured into the cup without a single drop of water splashing out.
Hua Xi Wan picked up the teacup. Even though the tea was still steaming, there was a faint coolness when she held the cup in her hand. She took a sip and then put down the teacup. She looked outside the hall. "It is late." It was time for her to sleep.
Yan Jinqiu understood and knew what Hua Xi Wan was thinking. He whispered in her ear, "It will be over soon."
Hua Xi Wan smiled and subtly tilted her head so that her ear was further away from Yan Jinqiu's lips.
Yan Jinqiu looked at the hollow pearl earrings on Hua Xi Wan's ears and smiled as he poured himself a cup of wine.
Just as Yan Jinqiu expected, after two incense sticks, the three most important people in the palace quickly left. Since the main characters had left, the guests didn't stay for long before they got up and said their goodbyes.
Just as Hua Xi Wan and Yan Jinqiu were about to get into the carriage, a servant holding a sandalwood box hurried over and knelt in front of them, "Greetings to Prince Xian and Princess Xian. I am Yang Neng, the Crown Princess's personal attendant. The Princess Xian felt like you were old friends at first sight, so she specially ordered me to bring you a small gift."
During the entire banquet, other than the greeting at the beginning, when did they feel like they were old friends at first sight?
Hua Xi Wan looked at the sandalwood box inlaid with pearls and jade, nodded and smiled, "Your Highness the Crown Princess is too polite. I am afraid."
Yang Neng saw that Hua Xi Wan didn't show a particularly surprised expression because the Crown Princess treated her differently, so he guessed that even if this Princess Xian wasn't an extremely smart woman, she could still be considered a mature woman. He handed the box to Hua Xi Wan's personal maidservant, Bai Xia, and bowed, "Before the Crown Princess ordered me to do this, she had already said that it was rare to find a confidant. To be able to feel like you were old friends at first sight is the greatest blessing. These small gifts are just dead objects for people to play with, not worth mentioning."
Since the other party had made up his mind to send the gift over, Hua Xi Wan didn't insist. After a few polite words with the servant called Yang Neng, she stepped on the footstool and got into the carriage.
When the carriage left the palace gate, Hua Xi Wan didn't even look at the things in the sandalwood box. She said with disgust, "When we get back, lock these things up for me. Don't mention them in front of me." Although Yang Neng kept mentioning the Crown Princess, she was sure that the person who sent the gifts wasn't the Crown Princess, but someone else.
Sending gifts to her in front of Yan Jinqiu, was he looking down on Yan Jinqiu or was he disgusting her?
Hua Xi Wan touched the jade bracelet on her wrist to calm her mind. She said hatefully in a low voice, "You dog."
Yan Jinqiu put his hand on the back of her hand and chuckled, "Isn't it just a dog?" A dog that was going to die without descendants.
He lifted the curtain and looked outside. The carriage had already entered the noisy main street of the capital. The bustling crowd on the street gave people a feeling of prosperity.
"Is it beautiful outside?"
Yan Jinqiu turned his head and saw Hua Xi Wan lazily leaning against the cushion. Although she was asking about the outside, there wasn't the slightest bit of curiosity on her face.
"Happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy, the various forms of life are all there." Yan Jinqiu put down the curtain and suddenly said, "Xi Wan, have you ever thought of seriously looking at the thoughts of these people?"
Hua Xi Wan lay back on the cushion. She didn't think much of Yan Jinqiu's question. "Looking at it from the side, it looks like a mountain range, and looking at it from the side, it looks like a mountain range. I don't know the true face of Mount Lu, but I am in this mountain. What does Jinqiu think of this poem? "
Yan Jinqiu's expression changed slightly. He smiled and said, "What does Xi Wan mean?"
Hua Xi Wan adjusted her posture and continued to say lazily, "The meaning of the poem is that I am just one of the many people here. I can't even see myself clearly. How can I ever think of looking at others?"
"Xi Wan is simple and straightforward." Yan Jinqiu stared into her eyes. "Then Xi Wan, have you ever thought that the scenery is different when you stand at the top?"
"It is different. The mountain is high and the wind is strong." Hua Xi Wan yawned and narrowed her eyes. "Next time when you go sightseeing, if you prepare thick clothes for me so that I won't be cold or hungry, I can accompany you."
Yan Jinqiu looked at Hua Xi Wan, who had closed her eyes to rest, with a complicated expression. After a while, he smiled. "You are the woman closest to me in this life. How can I bear to let you suffer?"
Hua Xi Wan's eyelids moved, but she didn't open them.
The carriage continued to move forward. As it swayed, Hua Xi Wan gradually fell asleep.
In the Crown Prince Palace, the Crown Prince looked impatiently at the old imperial physician who was taking his pulse. "Taking my pulse and medicine every day is useless."
Hearing this, the imperial physician took two steps back and knelt on the ground. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, your liver is weak and your spleen is weak. You should not drink alcohol. Today …"
"Alright, I know how my body is." The Crown Prince stood and looked with a dark expression at the trembling old imperial physician kneeling on the ground. "You don't have to say more. Leave."
The old imperial physician wanted to persuade again, but when he raised his head and saw the Crown Prince's ugly expression, he restrained himself. The Crown Prince was at an age where he was strong and had high requirements in certain areas. But for the sake of his children, he should cultivate his body and mind, drink less, and avoid excessive sex. But the Crown Prince was stubborn and self-opinionated. What ability did he have to persuade such a person?
Coming out of the inner room, the old imperial physician saw the Crown Princess walk over with a few palace attendants. Before he finished his greeting, he was stopped by one of the Crown Princess's attendants.
"Imperial Physician He, there is no need to be so courteous. How is the Crown Prince's body?" Compared to the Crown Prince's rudeness, the Crown Princess was more approachable and gentle. "Is there any improvement?"
Hearing this, Imperial Physician He said, "Your Highness the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince is only in his twenties. The timing is just right. If he can drink less and cultivate, it will be more beneficial for his children."
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