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In an instant, almost everyone present knew that the woman in red was Xia Yuhan...
So she was the one who had caused such a stir in the capital not long ago.
Upon hearing it was Xia Yuhan, their attitude towards her changed drastically. Although she later cleared her name, the matter of whether she had lost her dignity was still entirely up to her.
Now this was something. Just as the rumors had begun to settle down, she came to seduce the Right Chancellor.
She really thought of herself as a vixen.
...
Any normal woman would have such a strong reaction upon learning that the woman in red was Xia Yuhan.
The moment they looked at Xia Yuhan, their hatred intensified. They directed even more disdain and contempt towards her.
For Xia Yuhan, she noticed their reactions but did not show much change in expression.
Because she knew that if she did not pretend to be strong, Xia Wan'er would only smile even more brightly in front of her.
Jiang Tingyu entered the garden and casually found an empty seat to walk over to.
Xia Yuhan approached Xia Wan'er with a smile that did not reach her eyes. She understood that if she allowed her to be too arrogant from the start, it would likely be detrimental to her.
"Yu Han didn't expect sister to arrive first. Didn't we agree to wait for the Right Chancellor together?"
Amidst the crowd, Xia Yuhan casually remarked, "What's wrong, sister? Did Yu Han say something wrong? When I just got off the carriage, the Right Chancellor said your outfit is truly beautiful."
"Really?" Although Xia Wan'er hated Xia Yuhan to the bone, when she heard that Xia Yuhan thought her outfit was pretty, she immediately overlooked everything else and focused on this one point.
The distance around Xia Wan'er and her Young Ladies was filled with whispers after hearing those words. They all covered their faces with silk handkerchiefs to hide their disdain and sneers towards Xia Wan'er: clearly, they had an appointment with Right Chancellor, yet they deliberately stood him up. Did she think being the eldest daughter of Xia Manor made her special?
However, due to Xia Wan'er's status, the young ladies did not dare to say much. They could only find an excuse and then went off in groups to enjoy the flowers.
Xia Wan'er was truly slow to realize what was happening. It wasn't until the Young Ladies who had been circling around her began to drift away that she suddenly understood the true meaning behind Xia Yuhan's words.
Just as Xia Wan'er was about to get angry and quietly scold Xia Yuhan, Xia Yuhan's delicate brows suddenly relaxed. She quickly stepped forward and leaned close to Xia Wan'er: "Sister, if you don't want to die a miserable death, just behave yourself. Don't make any moves, or I will make your end very tragic."
Xia Wan'er glared at Xia Yuhan. She growled, "You think you can? I’m afraid you’re barely keeping yourself afloat right now. How could you have time to deal with me?"
Xia Yuhan was not intimidated by Xia Wan'er's threat. She raised an eyebrow at her hostile gaze and said mysteriously, "If you don’t believe me, you can try it."
"You... do you really think..." Xia Wan'er did not dare to finish her sentence. But no matter what, the spotlight at today's Flower Viewing Banquet belonged to her, Xia Wan'er.
Xia Yuhan did not want to hear more from her. Pretending she hadn't heard anything, she turned around leisurely and left. Since the Queen had not yet arrived, she could enjoy the flowers by herself without worrying about the whispers from the group of Young Ladies behind her.
She searched throughout the entire Flower Viewing Banquet, but there was no sign of Cang Yile. He really wasn’t coming...
Xia Yuhan’s expression gradually dimmed. Initially, she wanted him to see her outfit. That damn Cang Yile, he truly wasted her efforts.
Since leaving yesterday, she hadn’t seen him at all. Where could he have gone?
Just as she pondered this, a sharp voice rang in Xia Yuhan's ear: “The Empress has arrived~~~”
Seeing the elegantly dressed Queen approaching, she followed the crowd's lead and knelt down: “Long live the Empress, long live long live!”
Casually looking up, Xia Yuhan noticed that everyone in the garden was kneeling except for Jiang Tingyu, who stood tall. This made her increasingly curious about Jiang Tingyu's identity. He truly exuded an extraordinary nobility; even upon seeing the Queen, he merely bowed slightly without any excessive display.
The Queen scanned the crowd and said, "Everyone, please rise. The reason for gathering today is simply for entertainment. Let's have some fun. Don't be too reserved."
Before the Queen could finish her words, a group of people surrounded someone outside the garden.
"Who is making noise outside the garden?"
"Reporting to the Empress, the person is Prince Yile. However, Prince Yile was not invited by the Empress, so I dare not let him in."
The Queen lightly tapped her index finger on the seat a few times and said, "Since he has come, he is a guest. Please invite Prince Yile to join us and enjoy the flowers."
"Yes, Empress."
Xia Yuhan watched as a group of guards escorted Cang Yile inside and felt very uneasy.
Why? They are both princes, yet he receives such unfair treatment. Why is that?
Did he come this time because of her? Xia Yuhan's heart felt heavy at that moment.
She vowed that no matter what happened today, she would resolutely survive because she did not want to see Cang Yile in a helpless state. At least when everyone else left him, she would still be by his side.
She understood what it felt like to be isolated and looked at with strange eyes. Therefore, she did not want him to bear it alone.
"Your son pays respects to Mother Empress. May Mother Empress live long."
From beginning to end, Cang Yile was led in by the guards. Without the Queen's signal, they would not release him.
Despite this, Cang Yile still stood and paid his respects to the Queen. His face wore the same charming yet indifferent smile as always, as if he were being invited for tea.
Regarding the greeting to Cang Yile, the Queen simply responded, "Since you are here, you might as well stay." Her demeanor showed no intention of letting Cang Yile go.
Until Jiang Tingyu spoke up: "Impudent. A prince of a nation holds a noble status. How can you trample on him at will? You should treat Prince Yile with respect."
The two guards holding Cang Yile were loyal to the Queen. Upon hearing Jiang Tingyu's reprimand, they quickly released Cang Yile without a second thought.
However, Cang Yile seemed not to care much about this. After being let go, he burst into laughter and said, "Hahaha... This King never felt disrespected. It's just that others' respect for This King is kept in their hearts."
"Everything is as Prince Yile said. Subject Daughter Xia Yuhan has always held the young and talented Right Chancellor of Azure Dragon Kingdom in high regard in her heart. His image in Subject Daughter's mind is like a towering mountain."
Cang Yile never expected that he would feel humiliated in front of so many people. But Xia Yuhan's words suddenly stirred his blood, making him feel invigorated.
It seems that in this life, only she, Xia Yuhan, could and was most qualified to accompany him through it.
With this thought in mind, Cang Yile cast a gaze full of trust and admiration toward Xia Yuhan.
Xia Yuhan silently accepted Cang Yile's gaze and once again performed a standard bow to the Queen: "Your Majesty, I must confess that today on my way to the palace, I encountered assassins. If it weren't for the timely intervention of the Right Chancellor who saved me and brought me here, I would have likely ended up as a corpse. Therefore, I sincerely thank the Right Chancellor on behalf of myself and the people of Azure Dragon Kingdom."
In this way, Xia Yuhan not only spoke up for Cang Yile but also clarified to all the young ladies present that it was not she who seduced Jiang Tingyu; rather, it was Jiang Tingyu who personally came to her rescue. The last statement made it clear that Jiang Tingyu regarded her merely as an ordinary citizen in need of help.
Understanding all this naturally dispelled half of the young ladies' hostility toward Xia Yuhan.
Seeing this situation, Jiang Tingyu's beautiful eyes gradually darkened. Others may not know what kind of play Xia Yuhan was performing, but he certainly did.
She boldly offended others to stand up for Cang Yile. This showed that she valued Cang Yile's honor and disgrace more than her own life. But was it worth it?
He genuinely felt that Xia Yuhan's actions were not worth it.
Because in his eyes, her life was far more precious than anyone else's.
Others cherished women who had not lost their purity. But to Jiang Tingyu, it was not so. It was enough to find a woman he liked, one who could wholeheartedly remain loyal to him.
Thinking of this, Jiang Tingyu let out a long, indifferent sigh. Why wouldn’t the woman he liked give herself a chance to like him back?
“Jiang Tingyu merely did what he could. No need for thanks,” Jiang Tingyu replied. The eyes that once pierced her nerves were now shrouded in gloom.
At this point, the Queen had no choice but to speak up. She had to punish the two guards who had neglected Cang Yile: “Come here. From now on, those who defy authority will face thirty strikes of the rod. Take them away.”
Xia Yuhan felt a chill in her heart: Queen, you really are something. You want to keep the peace, but it won't be that simple.
However, for now, she could only endure. If she pushed too hard, she would undoubtedly suffer a crushing defeat. Sooner or later, she would help Cang Yile trample you underfoot.
Today, Xia Yuhan would cut through all traps, solely for him to take the lead. With his name spread far and wide, as long as he was there, even facing the greatest dangers now, she would not fear.
She raised her head and met Cang Yile's gaze again. With just one look, they understood each other's hearts.
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