sbdcsierra Chapter 288 Only You Are My Wife
Chapter 288 Only You Are My Wife
"How can this be the same!" Lin Xiyan screamed.
Although his father also lost this battle, Prince An's reputation improved because of this battle.
However, as Prince An's rival, Prince Rui's ability was questioned.
She is about to marry into Prince An's mansion. The Lin family has long been on Prince An's side, so naturally they will do their best for him.
If she were to choose, she would choose to lose this battle.
As for the possible reprimand from the Emperor and the will of the people that the Lin family might suffer as a result...
As long as Prince An can ascend the throne, she will be the queen, and her father will become the father-in-law of the emperor. Will she still be worried that the Lin family will not be honored then?
The humiliation she suffered now was all for the future. Not only she, but everyone in the Lin family knew this.
Therefore, in Lin Xiyan's view, this battle was not only not humiliating, but rather a proof of glory.
Shen Qionghua knew that Lin Xiyan was stupid and her way of thinking was very different from that of ordinary people.
She combined what Lin Xiyan did and said today, and instantly understood what Lin Xiyan was thinking.
He sneered and said, "How is it different?"
"Could it be that Miss Lin has already put herself in the position of mistress of Prince An's mansion before even entering it? She feels that Prince An's defeat previously humiliated you, so now that Prince Rui has also been defeated, Miss Lin is not only not worried about the people at the border, but is actually gloating over their misfortune?"
Shen Qionghua said this without any mercy, and she almost pointed at Lin Xiyan's nose and said that she had evil intentions and was happy about the defeat at the border.
Even Prince Lian An and Shen Qionghua were dragged into the water.
Why was Lin Xiyan happy because Prince Rui was defeated?
It’s because her future husband, Prince An, and Prince Rui are rivals.
As early as the moment the imperial decree of marriage was issued, Lin Xiyan and Prince An were tightly tied together. No matter what Lin Xiyan did, others would wonder if it was also instructed by Prince An.
Prince An is interested in the position of crown prince. If others think that he does not care about the lives of the people on the border and is happy after losing the battle, how can they believe in him?
If he loses the support of the people, how can he ascend to the position of crown prince, or even the throne in the future? Wouldn't the serious injury that almost saved his life be in vain?
There was quite a commotion here, and since it was close to the main gate, most of the people who could come to Shidinglou were either wealthy businessmen or children of officials. Some of them could recognize Prince An, and they all looked over here calmly.
Lin Xiyan didn't notice that Shen Qionghua had contradicted her several times, and she had been dissatisfied for a long time. When she heard this, she wanted to agree in a fit of anger.
I wanted to tell Shen Qionghua that I was just making fun of her!
It was Xie Qian'an who noticed the deeper meaning in Shen Qionghua's words and spoke before Lin Xiyan.
"Shen Qionghua——"
"Your Highness Prince An, please call me Princess Jialin." Shen Qionghua interrupted him coldly.
Xie Qi'an took a deep breath, and seeing the obscure glances from the diners not far away, he raised his voice and said, "County Lady Jialin, you misunderstood Miss Lin. She was just happy that my injury had healed, and she didn't mean to gloat over my misfortune."
Shen Qionghua sneered and did not argue with Xie Qian'an. This man was the most cunning and arguing with him was useless.
She slowly spoke, "If that's the case, then that's great. Right now, the border has been defeated, the people are suffering, and many soldiers have lost their lives. If anyone is still gloating in such a situation, then they are truly worse than animals."
These words cursed Prince An and his entourage.
Some diners with sharp ears heard what Shen Qionghua said, and quickly looked away and ate their meals obediently.
Lin Xiyan was filled with anger and was about to speak again.
Zhou Lingyi quickly stepped forward to stop her, fearing that she would speak without thinking again and give someone a handle to hold her accountable.
This idiot will only cause more trouble!
Xie Qi'an's eyes darkened, and he lowered his voice and said angrily, "Shen Qionghua, are you so sure that Xie Nanyuan can win that you are so unscrupulous?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qionghua narrowed her eyes slightly and said quietly, "If Prince Rui can't win, then who can? You? A despicable villain who only knows how to rely on women to get to the top?"
"You!" Xie Qianan glared at him.
"It's just a defeat in a battle. Your Highness Prince An, don't be too happy too soon. Be careful that you won't be able to smile later." Shen Qionghua said.
Although she didn't know why Xie Nanyuan lost, she had confidence in Xie Nanyuan.
Lin Xiyan was unconvinced and muttered softly, "You lost the first game, and you still dare to dream about the future? It's just a foolish dream!"
Shen Qionghua heard Lin Xiyan's words and walked up to her and said, "Ms. Lin, you really live up to the reputation of being worse than a beast."
"Shen Qionghua!!!" Lin Xiyan said as she wanted to take action again, but Zhou Lingyi held her hand tightly.
Lin Xiyan couldn't break free and glared at Zhou Lingyi, "What are you doing!"
Why stop her!
Shen Qionghua's gaze fell on the two people's intertwined hands, slowly moved to Zhou Lingyi's face, and finally fell back on Lin Xiyan.
Then he chuckled and said, "Miss Lin, you should be more careful."
He was talking to Lin Xiyan, but his eyes were looking at Xie Qian'an.
Xie Qian'an narrowed his eyes slightly, but remained calm.
How shameless!
Shen Qionghua frowned in disgust. Seeing that Lin Xiyan still looked confused, she felt bored and went upstairs leisurely.
Zhou Lingyi didn't let go of Lin Xiyan until Shen Qionghua disappeared from his sight.
Lin Xiyan was furious and pushed Zhou Lingyi hard, "Why did you stop me just now?"
Xie Qian'an frowned slightly and subconsciously stretched out his hand to protect it. Just when his hand was halfway out, he suddenly realized something and quickly retracted it.
Lin Xiyan was facing Xie Qian'an and did not see this scene.
Zhou Lingyi's back hit the wall, which was a bit painful. He looked up and met Xie Qian'an's eyes, and tears immediately came out.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall. She looked at Xie Qian'an with a look of forbearance and resignation.
Xie Qian'an's expression changed slightly.
Lin Xiyan did not notice the eye contact between the two, but was instead pondering the words Shen Qionghua said before she left.
"What did she mean by that?"
She always felt that Shen Qionghua's words just now were full of profound meaning.
Thinking that Shen Qionghua's gaze was directed at Xie Qian'an just now, Lin Xiyan had some guesses in her mind.
"Your Highness, are you still obsessed with her? Have you forgotten how you two-timing? She is a fickle and fickle bitch!" Lin Xiyan said angrily.
She didn't expect that at this time, Prince An still had feelings for Shen Qionghua, otherwise how could Shen Qionghua dare to provoke her.
That’s right, what Shen Qionghua said just now was defined by Lin Xiyan as a demonstration.
Xie Qian'an and Zhou Lingyi both breathed a sigh of relief.
There was a hint of disgust and disdain in Xie Qian'an's eyes when he looked at Lin Xiyan.
Such a stupid and arrogant woman, if he had not been born into the Lin family, he would never have had any contact with her.
Although he felt disgusted, his eyes became gentle and affectionate when Lin Xiyan looked at him.
He reached out and took Lin Xiyan's hand, saying affectionately, "Yan'er, how could that be? This prince has no relationship with her for a long time. Even if we did, it ended when she turned to Prince Rui. Now this prince only has you in his heart."
Lin Xiyan looked at Xie Qian'an's handsome and elegant appearance, her face immediately flushed, her mind was not very clear, and she said: "Then why did she say that..."
Xie Qian'an's eyes flashed, and he said calmly: "Maybe she still has illusions about me, but don't worry, you are the only wife of me."
As Xie Qianan spoke, he also kneaded Lin Xiyan's hand.
How could Lin Xiyan resist this subtle teasing? She actually leaned into Xie Qi'an's arms in public and said, "Your Highness, you are the only one in my heart."
Xie Qian'an's body stiffened. He didn't expect Lin Xiyan to do such a thing.
He is indeed stupid and arrogant, and now there is another shameless person among them.
Xie Qian'an felt even more disgusted. He suppressed his disgust and put his arm around Lin Xiyan, but his eyes fell on Zhou Lingyi.
Zhou Lingyi bit her lip and looked at Xie Qian'an from a distance with a look of grievance.