sbdcsierra Chapter 226 Ask Uncle to Make the Decision
Chapter 226 Ask Uncle to Make the Decision
"Even if I don't have a woman I like now, I will find one in the future. I will definitely inform my father when the time comes."
That's no longer the case.
Xie Rong's mouth twitched slightly, and he was quite speechless. "You little bastard, you just open your mouth and say that."
He actually thought that this guy really had a girl he liked.
Xie Rong felt unwilling to accept the fact that he had been happy for nothing, so he wanted to scare his son.
He put on a stern face and pretended to be unhappy, saying, "You always make me feel disappointed and annoyed. When you really want to get married, be careful that I won't grant you the marriage."
Xie Nanyuan was already feeling uneasy after being rejected by Shen Qionghua, so he immediately said sternly, "Father, have you forgotten that I won first place in the hunting competition last year? I once requested an opportunity to marry you."
"Father's words are golden, and I cannot go back on my word."
Xie Nanyuan had a cold face, but the words he uttered were so infuriating that Xie Rong was speechless for a moment. The more he looked at Xie Nanyuan, the more heartbroken he felt. He picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all.
Xie Qianan heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and acted like a good brother again, saying with a smile, "Then I, your second brother, wish you to find your sweetheart soon."
This time, both the emperor and Xie Nanyuan ignored him.
Xie Qianan returned to his seat somewhat embarrassedly, but his eyes were full of indignation.
He wanted to see which family's legitimate daughter Xie Nanyuan could marry, and it would be best if they never got married.
In this case, how could a prince who did not even have an heir be qualified to be appointed as the crown prince and then become the monarch of Dai Viet?
The strange atmosphere on the platform dissipated, and everyone's attention returned to the singing and dancing performances in the hall.
Shen Qionghua withdrew his gaze and breathed a sigh of relief.
Prince Rui kept his word and did not force her or ask the emperor for permission to marry him.
And judging from today's situation, although the emperor has both fear and love for the prince, love currently prevails.
This can be seen from the contrast in the emperor's attitudes towards Prince Rui and Prince An.
While Shen Qionghua felt relieved, a strange emotion filled her chest.
She couldn't describe the emotion she felt, but she felt as if she hadn't been granted a marriage, and she wasn't very happy...
Shen Qionghua shook her head, throwing away all the messy thoughts in her mind. Just as she calmed down, she heard Luo Xiyao sitting next to her muttering softly, "What a coward! What a great opportunity..."
"But this is indeed what we should do. How can we force Qionghua to marry her by force..."
Shen Qionghua: “…”
Which side are you from?
Shen Qionghua looked at Luo Xiyao helplessly, and suddenly, her eyes fixed.
A furtive figure came in from the palace gate. She was wearing a smoky crimson dress with her sleeves covering her face. She leaned slightly inwards and dodged a little, as if she was afraid that others would see her face.
Shen Qionghua coughed lightly, and when Luo Xiyao looked over, she raised her eyebrows in a gesture.
Luo Xiyao followed his gaze and saw Zhou Lingyi sitting down at the table and lowering the sleeves that were covering his face.
A originally pretty face was covered with a thick layer of powder, making it look abnormally pale. It was not swollen, but the expression on her face was very aggrieved and angry.
Luo Xiyao felt relieved, looked away, and then couldn't help but chuckle. She leaned over to Shen Qionghua's ear and said, "Qionghua, that's a really clever move. Zhou Lingyi must be really pissed off. The powder on her face is no worse than ash."
Shen Qionghua couldn't help laughing when she heard Luo Xiyao's words.
This is what is called stealing a chicken but losing the rice. You make yourself so miserable and still have to pretend nothing happened to cover it up.
The two chatted and laughed, and Zhou Lingyi on the opposite side seemed to have sensed something, but he also looked in the direction of Shen Qionghua and Luo Xiyao, his eyes almost spitting fire.
After Luo Xiyao found out, she looked at him without any guilt, and even laughed even more wantonly.
Zhou Lingyi was so angry that the tips of her ears turned red. She gritted her teeth, but her face was covered tightly with powder, and not even a blush from anger showed through.
The noble lady beside her looked at her strangely, "Lingyi, what's wrong with you? Why is your face so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhou Lingyi said with a stiff face, "Nothing, you don't understand, this is a new and trendy makeup look that has recently been released."
Lady: “…”
The following banquet was peaceful and uneventful until Shen Qionghua was able to leave the palace near the time of Shen.
The Wanshou Festival dinner is a family dinner, and outsiders like them are not qualified to attend.
Shen Qionghua had a wonderful lunch today. After leaving the palace, the carriage was extremely quiet. Shen Qionghua leaned against the wall of the carriage and felt a little drowsy.
Shen Qionghua was sleeping soundly, but in the house of Lin's mother and daughter, who had returned to the Yongning Earl's Mansion, there was a different atmosphere.
As soon as Zhou Lingyi returned to the house, he drove all the servants out, leaving only Caiwei to serve tremblingly.
Lin thought Zhou Lingyi was sad because Prince An suddenly asked the emperor to grant him a marriage with Miss Lin.
Lin hugged Zhou Lingyi with some heartache, "My son, it's all because of your incompetence that the position of Princess An, which originally belonged to you, was taken away by someone else."
At that time, not only Yi'er was shocked, but she also found it unbelievable. Prince An and Yi'er loved each other, and even if he had to marry someone else temporarily, he should have discussed it with Yi'er.
But there was no sound of wind.
Lin was a little angry, but this anger was not directed at Prince An, but at Shen Qionghua.
If the Shen family hadn't refused to behave themselves, her Yi'er wouldn't have to suffer like this!
I have to say that Lin and Zhou Lingyi are worthy of being mother and daughter, even their way of thinking is the same.
Zhou Lingyi's mind was not on the arranged marriage at the moment. Although the arranged marriage caught her off guard, she was confident that she could win over Prince An's heart. What made her even more angry was what happened afterwards.
Zhou Lingyi ordered Caiwei to fetch a basin of water, and then took a handkerchief to wash off all the powder on his face, revealing his face that was originally covered with slap marks.
It was not easy to eliminate the redness and swelling in such a short time, but the slap marks could not be eliminated. The palace maid applied a thick layer of powder on Zhou Lingyi's face according to Shen Qionghua's instructions.
When Zhou Lingyi was halfway through applying powder, she slowly woke up and began to struggle, but was forcibly held down by the palace maid.
After Zhou Lingyi put a layer of powder on her face, she wanted to run away as Shen Qionghua had expected, and then find a palace maid to slap her in the face a few times to cover up the original slap marks, and then put the blame on Shen Qionghua.
But she didn't expect that the palace maid had caught her and was keeping a close eye on her, staring at her the whole time and forcing her back to the banquet through a small path.
She didn't encounter any other palace servants, and she couldn't find anyone to capture the maid.
When he returned to the banquet, Zhou Lingyi found that the slap mark on his face was from himself, so he could not frame Shen Qionghua at all.
Now Shen Qionghua didn't need to send anyone to keep an eye on her. She hid herself very well, fearing that she would be discovered by others. Shen Qionghua stood up and pointed out that she was the one who hit her.
If she beats herself, she will definitely be branded as a mad woman.
Not only would she lose face, but His Highness would also be angry with her.
Mrs. Lin was stunned when she saw Zhou Lingyi’s originally fair face turned into this.
She reached out her hand to touch it with trembling hands, and Zhou Lingyi couldn't help but cry out in pain.
Although the redness and swelling disappear, the pain does not disappear.
Lin was shocked and said, "Yier, you...what's wrong with you? Who dares to hit you in the palace?"
Perhaps because he was too frustrated, Zhou Lingyi burst into tears and cried out in sorrow, "Mother——"
Then he told everything that happened in the palace with Shen Qionghua without missing a word.
Lin held Zhou Lingyi's face in her hands, tears streaming down her face in pain, and she felt extremely cruel in her heart.
Lin gritted her teeth and said, "That little bitch is so arrogant now that she's hooked up with Queen Rui!"
Lin didn't think it was her daughter's fault at all. If that little bitch Shen Qionghua hadn't eavesdropped on the conversation between Yi'er and Prince An and beat Yi'er, Yi'er would never have hurt herself to frame her.
What’s even more infuriating is that he hurt himself but didn’t cause any harm to that little bitch at all. It’s like losing both the wife and the army!
Yi'er was born in a marquis's mansion and grew up in a luxurious environment. She had never suffered such humiliation.
What’s more, the humiliation came from the daughter of that bitch Lin Wanru!
There seemed to be anger dancing in Lin's eyes. No, she couldn't swallow this!
That little bitch hurt Yi'er, don't even think about letting it go so easily!
"Don't worry, Mom won't let your grievances go in vain!"
Lin stood up suddenly and shouted outside, "Madam Kong, quickly go to the study in the front yard and invite Master Bo over!"