"Oh?" Li Helan asked with concern, "Young miss Qin is such a gentle beauty, why would brother Xiao ground you?"
Then she smiled as if she understood. She patted Qin Yining's shoulder to comfort him, "His temper has been like this since he was young. He's very cold to outsiders. Don't worry, this princess will talk to brother Xiao later and tell him not to punish you."
Qin Yining heard her call him "brother Xiao" and then talk about "since he was young" and "he's very cold to outsiders". He felt his teeth ache.
It seemed like even though the eldest princess was engaged to Marquis Dingbei, she still had feelings for Pang Xiao.
A well-mannered young lady would follow the three obediences and four virtues. This eldest princess had grown up being spoiled, so she was used to getting what she wanted. She didn't know how to accept the fact that she couldn't get what she wanted. Now that her marriage wasn't to her liking, she would work hard to fight for "true love" in the future.
Qin Yining's heart was like a spark from a flint. He suddenly understood Your Majesty's intention in granting a marriage between Eldest Princess Anyang and Ji Zeyu.
Even if Ji Zeyu and Pang Zhixi were good brothers, as long as they were men, they wouldn't tolerate their wives thinking about someone else!
Li Qitian was really willing to do anything to provoke these two people, one in the south and one in the north. He was even willing to sacrifice his little sister's lifelong happiness!
Qin Yining's heart was like a bolt of lightning in a single breath.
She bowed again. Her watery eyes sparkled as she said in a trembling voice, "Many thanks eldest princess. If eldest princess can say a few good words for this little girl, this little girl will be deeply grateful. I'll thank eldest princess first. "
Li Helan saw her face full of surprise and was so moved that she was about to cry. She was like a harmless little animal that had found food. He despised her even more in his heart, but he also lowered his guard against her.
Such a delicate and delicate girl was snatched into the mansion by Pang Xiao. It was hard to tell whether he doted on her or abused her. The more such speculations and discussions there were, the worse the reputation of the Qin Clan became.
To Li Helan, who was a proud daughter of the heavens, Qin Yining was no longer a threat.
Li Helan was too lazy to pay attention to people who posed no threat to him. He felt that it was a waste of time to talk to Qin Yining.
However, Li Helan wasn't a brainless idiot. The Eldest Princess' noble status didn't allow her to be too impolite.
Therefore, Li Helan held Qin Yining's hand and carefully instructed him on the trivial matters of life. She once again promised that she would plead for Qin Yining and that he could look for her if he needed anything.
This kind of polite words were too hypocritical. Even if Qin Yining was an idiot who took polite words seriously, he probably wouldn't be able to get past the palace walls to find the Eldest Princess.
After a short while, the Eldest Princess took her leave.
Qin Yining respectfully went to the courtyard and kowtowed to see her off. When she left, he finally let out a sigh of relief. He didn't say anything to Xu Weizhi and only nodded his head as a greeting before hurriedly returning to Xue Garden to be "grounded."
In the carriage, Li Helan had a mocking smile on her lips as she closed her eyes to rest.
The head palace maid He Xiang was gently massaging Li Helan's legs while sizing up her master's expression. She softly said, "That Miss Qin is indeed a top-notch beauty. It's a pity that her character is too low."
"Hm?" Li Helan lazily opened her eyes.
He Xiang said, "As soon as she appeared, she seduced Wang Ye out of character and even tried to snatch him in public. Rumors have already spread that Wang Ye is a hero who can't resist the charms of a beauty. Such a calm and steady hero was actually seduced by the Qin Clan to the point where he doesn't care about his reputation. He's truly a hero with a short temper."
He Xiang's voice was very gentle and she spoke slowly. Her tone was so soft that it was impossible for people to dislike her.
Moreover, Li Helan, who was raised in the depths of the palace, was also very willing to listen to the gossip outside.
However, today's rumors made her feel very uncomfortable.
Li Helan's finger, which was wearing a pure gold armor, poked the handkerchief in her hand and said casually, "She has a beautiful appearance. However, as a woman, it's also a mistake to be too beautiful. "
Hearing this, He Xiang asked curiously, "Doesn't Princess Royal think that the Qin Clan is deliberately seducing Wang Ye?"
"She doesn't have the initiative in this matter. She's just a weak woman. What can she do? "
"Princess Royal is just too kind." He Xiang's tone was indignant as she said, "In terms of appearance, Princess Royal is comparable to her. In terms of background, Princess Royal is the real golden branch and jade leaf. Just like what the Qin Clan said, Princess Royal is the bright moon in the sky while she's just a weed on the roadside. Princess Royal is so much better than her. Wang Ye was still seduced by her. This servant is really not convinced. "
He Xiang's words successfully provoked the irritation and jealousy in Li Helan's heart.
Everyone loved beauty. It was a fact that beautiful women were more attractive to men. There was no need to argue about this. However, her appearance was given by her parents. It was useless for her to be jealous.
When she thought of how Pang Xiao avoided her and locked a beauty in his home like a bird in a golden cage, she thought of how Pang Xiao avoided her. Even if his reputation of being a lecher spread throughout the capital, he didn't hesitate to do so. It was clear that Pang Xiao had long been deeply in love with the Qin Clan.
Li Helan felt very wronged.
Qin Shi, whom she had just met, had defeated her with only her beauty.
Then what was her love for Pang Xiao all these years?
When He Xiang saw Li Helan's appearance, she became even more indignant and said, "Princess Royal has a good temper, but this servant doesn't have any self-restraint. When I saw how good you were to the Qin Clan, this servant wanted to rush up and give her a few big slaps on the face for you. Let's see how she can seduce Wang Ye then!"
For a moment, Li Helan almost ordered the coachman to return to the Wang Mansion and do as He Xiang said and give the Qin Yining a few big slaps on the face.
However, she closed her eyes and thought for a moment. The surging jealousy in her heart was once again suppressed.
"The root of this matter is not the Qin Clan. It's Pang Zhixi. Pang Zhixi is an ambitious and ruthless person. Purely based on beauty, this Princess can't compare to the Qin Clan. However, this Princess has more than enough to spare when it comes to other things. This Princess believes that as time passes, he will realize how beneficial it is for him to become this Princess's Prince Consort! "
"But, but your Prince Consort will definitely be North Placating Marquis!" He Xiang's words poked Li Helan's sore spot.
Li Helan took a few deep breaths and shook her head, saying, "Even if he doesn't become this Princess's Prince Consort, he will know the benefits of following this Princess."
Li Helan's eyes became stern and firm as she said, "He Xiang, go back and send an invitation to the Wang Mansion. This Princess must see Pang Zhixi tomorrow. I don't believe that he can hide from this Princess for much longer!"
"Yes." He Xiang respectfully replied. She could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
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At the same time, in a private room on the third floor of the Sparrow Tower, Ji Zeyu's fair and slender hand held a white porcelain wine pot. He stretched out his arm and poured a cup of wine for Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao's lips curled into a smile. He raised his cup and drank it in one gulp.
When Ji Zeyu saw him like this, he couldn't help but smile. He also raised his head and drank his own wine.
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