Chapter 6: Hand in hand at the palace feast
In just two words, Jun Lingyun understood the helplessness in Chu Yunxi's words, forbearance, understood the anger and grievances in her eyes, and understood her choice.
"You two, go and propose to your father."
The guards let go of Chu Xue'er, she sat down on the ground, lowered her head to hide the cruelty and unwillingness in her eyes.
If she becomes the concubine of King An, it will be impossible for Chu Yunxi to marry King An again, and the power of the Chu family will not be used by King An.
What she wants is not only the name of a princess, what she wants has always been the mother of the world, after a country.
It's not that she didn't have the idea of beating the prince, but the prince is a monolith, unreasonable, she can't kick it, she can't pry it open, she can only choose King An.
She and Chu Yunxi are obviously young ladies in the same mansion, but they have to be tall and low, Chu Yunxi is the concubine, and she is the concubine!
They have studied together since childhood, but Chu Yunxi is better than her in everything, better at painting, better at dancing, better at playing the piano, better at chess, better at handwriting, and better at embroidery!
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't surpass this sister in any of her homework.
Only emotionally, Chu Yunxi is dull and unenlightened, just pretend to her, she can dig out her heart and lungs to people, but now......
Chu Xue'er gritted her teeth, she must become the queen, become the most noble woman, and trample Chu Yunxi under her feet forever and forever.
Chu Yunxi looked at Chu Xue'er's gritted teeth and unwilling look, and smiled, smiling brightly.
I can't ask for it, this is very good, and the future will be long. She will collect their debts one by one!
Jun Lingyun was dazzled by Chu Yunxi's smile, her eyebrows and eyes were crooked when she laughed, and she had two small dimples, which was very beautiful.
It's just that he can't remember, when was the last time Chu Yunxi smiled at him like this?
"Prince! You're getting more and more imposing. β
With a strange sound of yin and yang, it was inserted at an inopportune time, and a woman wearing a phoenix crown and dressed in a gorgeous costume walked into the East Palace with a posture.
Xiao Guifei! Jun Hongyan's biological mother, the eldest daughter of Xiao Guogong's mansion! Since the first queen gave birth to a child, she has become the most noble woman in this palace.
In addition to not giving her the position of queen, the emperor gave all the favors he could give, and even the phoenix crown was worn by her, and she was in the palace, as if she was exercising the rights of the queen.
Jun Lingyun's eyes narrowed slightly, every time he saw this woman's head, with the dignity of his mother, he wanted to cut off this woman's head!
Chu Yunxi also endured the hatred churning in his heart, and bowed his knees to Concubine Xiao Guifei:
"Meet the concubine."
"No courtesy."
Concubine Xiao glanced at Chu Yunxi, she still wanted Chu Yunxi to marry her son Jun Hongyan, so she couldn't do too much.
"The crown prince can even decide the prince's marriage now? Since ancient times, marriage, the order of parents, and the words of matchmakers. The saint and I are still there, the prince wants to go beyond the bounds? β
A big hat is buttoned down, if this word spreads, even if the emperor will not have a grudge, what will the officials think?
Xiao Guifei's words were said to the crown prince Jun Lingyun, but Chu Yunxi took a few steps forward and blocked Jun Lingyun behind him.
"The concubine has misunderstood, King An and his sister cherish each other, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince just wants to complete a marriage."
Jun Lingyun didn't expect that this petite person would stand in front of him with a protective posture.
How many years has he been waiting for this moment? Is this, let him wait?
Xiao Guifei endured her anger and made her demeanor gentler.
"Yunxi, good boy, you must have misunderstood something. The emperor and I already know about you and Yan'er, don't worry, we will definitely make decisions for you. What kind of Xue'er flowers, they also deserve to come to my side! β
Chu Xue'er's face turned pale, and she lowered her head in shame, for fear of revealing the hatred on her face.
These people who look down on her, she will not spare them in the future!
Concubine Xiao Guifei took Chu Yunxi's hand, and her tone was very caring. In her previous life, she was the same, and she always looked like a loving elder to Chu Yunxi.
But when Chu Yunxi was tortured by Jun Hongyan and Chu Xue'er, life was worse than death, but he didn't see this person come out to say a word for her.
Chu Yunxi knew that Concubine Xiao's kindness was also fake, all of them were fake!
She withdrew her hand silently.
"Niangniang, as long as King An lives up to my sister and gives him a piece of affection for being pregnant before marriage. I can stop caring about King An's slander against my reputation. β
Xiao Guifei frowned, this dead girl, when did she have such a delicate mind, and she didn't even fall into the trap! Isn't she deeply in love with Yan'er?
"Yunxi, I know you're thin-skinned, I'll talk about this later."
Chu Yunxi said firmly:
"I don't have to say it later, I'll make it clear to my mother now. I, Chu Yunxi, the daughter of the General's Mansion, have been assigned to marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince since I was born, I was born as a person of His Royal Highness the Prince, and I died as a ghost of His Royal Highness the Prince. In this life, my husband of Chu Yunxi will only be His Royal Highness the Prince. β
Jun Lingyun listened to his words to warn Chu Yunxi, and said it from Chu Yunxi's mouth like an oath.
Like the sound of heaven, it invaded his heart, turned over the river and the sea, and stirred his soul that was almost silent.
The others were not shocked, Jun Hongyan felt that today's Chu Yunxi was not as bland, as before, and it was so beautiful that it was dazzling, but it seemed that he couldn't catch it anymore, and he was a little stunned for a while.
As soon as Chu Xue'er thought that this emotionally stupid sister who was as stupid as a pig suddenly had a brain and opened her mind, she hated the root of her teeth.
Concubine Xiao Guifei was also full of anger, Chu Yunxi dared to disobey her! The coercion of the long-standing position did not make Chu Yunxi bow his head.
At this tense moment, a little eunuch hurriedly came to pass the word.
"His Royal Highness the Prince, Concubine Xiao Guiniang, Prince An, Miss Chu Family, the emperor has an order, ordering you to go to the banquet quickly!"
No matter how angry Xiao Guifei was, she knew that this was not the time to attack.
The emperor obviously didn't want to deal with this matter at this time, so he would send someone to pass the word. She snorted coldly, flicked her sleeves and turned around, and walked in front.
Chu Yunxi took Jun Lingyun's hand and clasped his fingers.
"Your Highness, let's go over too."
Jun Lingyun's eyes flashed slightly, Xi'er is this, as his future crown princess, do you want to attend today's palace banquet?
She has always lived in seclusion, rarely attended banquets, and never appeared by his side as his fiancΓ©e.
Chu Yunxi looked at him in a daze, unloaded all the harshness and ruthlessness, he was really as shy as a teenager in spring, and suddenly felt that he was a little cute like this.
Ahem, what is she thinking, how can the mighty Yama be cute?
Jun Hongyan also helped Chu Xue'er get up from the ground. It's just that with Chu Xue'er's current honor, how can she go to the palace banquet?
He had no choice but to take Chu Xue'er and go to dress up first.
Chu Yunxi held Jun Lingyun's hand, and the two walked side by side, and when they arrived at the gate of the palace, they were only half a step behind him.
"Your Highness, it is not in accordance with the courtesy."
The people who came to the palace banquet were all relatives of the emperor, ministers above the third grade, and their families, none of which were easy to deal with.
Jun Lingyun didn't follow, and pulled her back to him.
"This palace says it's a fit."
Jun Lingyun returned to his usual domineering.
Everyone just got up to greet Xiao Guifei, and before they sat down, they were looking forward to watching the excitement.
I saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Chu Yunxi, the eldest lady of the Chu family, holding hands.
One Xuan and one red, both of them are extremely noble, and they only feel that they are dazzled. is a talented woman and a beautiful woman, what a couple.
Some young ladies only glanced at Jun Lingyun, and they were already blushing, and everyone was busy bowing their heads again.
"Meet my father/emperor."
"Father, Xi'er accidentally broke her foot a few days ago, although there is no big problem, but Erchen is still not at ease, and helped her deal with it before the palace banquet, it is too late, and I hope that my father will forgive me."
Chu Yunxi didn't squint, listening to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smoothly make up stories, and couldn't help but admire his ability to adapt to changes.
The emperor in a high position, looking at his most important crown prince and the crown princess he personally selected, although they were a good match, his heart was not in one place, and he also had a headache.
Fortunately, the prince still knows how to find a reason to prevaricate.
"Excuse me, sit down."
The emperor's voice was serious, with a warning in his voice.
Warn Jun Lingyun and Chu Yunxi not to make trouble for him at the palace banquet!
After everyone at the banquet subconsciously appreciated it, they turned around and muttered in a low voice:
"Is this really the eldest lady of the Chu family? How can you judge two people like before? β
"yes, I remember she seemed to be saltless."
"Shhhh
"What is the crown princess, I don't think so."
Although they whispered quietly, how could they escape the ears of General Chu.
General Chu was angry and anxious. His eldest daughter was still alive and dead a few days ago, and she had to withdraw from the marriage and marry King An.
Just now, King An was still shouting outside the palace, asking to marry her.
Why is this in and out of pairs with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and attending the banquet? Could it be that he was really coerced by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, right?