Chapter 66 (Text)

  The alarm in her heart rang loudly, making Lan Su Xue unable to help but raise her head and carefully examine the woman in front of her.

  Moreover, she had already known a few days ago that this woman was the 'youngster' who was with Xuan Tian Qi and others at Taizi Lake last time. She also knew that she was the woman of the Seventh Prince.

  So for this woman, she had never paid much attention to her before, but now looking at Xuan Tianqi's attitude towards her, her concern and tension, made Lan Su Xue have no choice but to look at the woman in front of her with new eyes.

  Her face is like the full moon in mid-autumn, her complexion is like the flowers at dawn in spring. What's most stunning are those beautiful eyes, as if they've gathered all the splendor of heaven and earth, shining brightly like a celestial being, crystal clear, captivating one's soul with just a glance!

  Soft and white as jade, slender fingers like scallions, skin as smooth as jade.

  The wind blows, and her clothes flutter, from a distance, she seems to be carrying an otherworldly elegance, with a subtle smile on her lips, exuding an aura that can turn people's heads.

  Even Lan Su Xue, who had always thought herself to be exceptionally beautiful, couldn't help but feel a twinge of astonishment in her heart when she saw the woman before her.

  What a beautiful woman!

  If she were also born as a man, I would have been infatuated with her too, what a pity...

  Nowadays, this woman is her greatest enemy, the man she loves, but his heart is tied to this woman.

  This realization shocked Lan Su Xue's heart, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she only tightly pursed her lips and remained silent.

  Lan Su's thoughts were unknown to anyone, but that guy, Yang Lie, almost fell over when he saw Han Xi Tong, and was caught by Yang Tian Qi. Seeing the woman he liked lying in another man's arms made him feel very uncomfortable. However, despite this, words of concern still slipped out of his mouth.

  "Hey, are you okay?! Did you get hurt anywhere? Do you want me to call a doctor to take a look?"

  "Hehe, look what you said, am I so weak?"

  Although his face was ugly, but still couldn't hide his concern for her, Xuan Yang Lie's eyes sparkled with amusement as he chuckled and said.

  Facing her smiling eyes, Xuan Yang Lie felt that he had indeed made a big deal out of nothing and was being overly surprised. His handsome face involuntarily contorted, and on his healthy, bronze-colored complexion, a faint blush appeared. He muttered softly to himself.

  "Cough cough, I'm worried about you..."

  "Hehe..."

  Seeing Xuan Yang's embarrassed appearance, Han Xi couldn't help but smile slightly. That one smile made all the men present lose their souls and become infatuated. However, it caused two women present to change their expressions slightly.

  Xingyu Chen didn't understand looking at other people's faces, and instead smiled cutely on the side, speaking straightforwardly with a naive and innocent tone.

  "Sister is so beautiful!"

  "Hehe, Jade is actually the prettiest!"

  Hearing Xing Yu Chen's words, Han Xi's eyes curved into a smile, and she reached out to gently pinch Xing Yu Chen's adorable little face, almost as if she was about to give her a kiss.

  Jing Yu Chen also let Han Xi Tong pinch her own little face, the smile at the corner of her mouth did not decrease, and the expression on Lan Su Man's face became even more ugly.

  Just now she wanted to touch him, he quickly dodged, as if seeing a ghost.

  She was once the Blue Phoenix Dynasty's most beloved princess, how could she have suffered such humiliation!?

  Especially this woman in front of me...

  She had never felt that way before, but just now she saw the Fourth Prince's naturally revealed concern for her, and with a woman's keen intuition, Lan Su Man knew that the Fourth Prince was different from this woman!

  Although the fourth prince had been with her for a few days, talking and laughing, being warm and elegant, not stingy at all. However, occasionally, she would always sense his distraction.

  All the men who were with her before, which one didn't try their best to please her?! But this Fourth Prince, the feeling he gave her was that his body was there but his heart wasn't. Several times when they were together, he would be distracted and only slowly come back to himself after she called out to him softly several times.

  Perhaps, sometimes sitting there, lost in thought, with a gentle look in her eyes and a hint of a smile on her lips, but she knew that he wasn't thinking of her at that moment!

  This point made Lan Su Man's self-esteem suffer a serious blow!

  After all, she was born with a golden key in her mouth, and from birth, she was the darling of everyone's heart. Everyone's attention and thoughts were centered around her, but for the first time, she fell for a man, yet at that time, he didn't care about her at all.

  Lan Su Man was very depressed about this and couldn't find the reason at that time. However, just in that instant, she knew the reason.

  While being shocked in heart, even more is unwilling!

  She can't compare with this woman in front of her!

  She is not reconciled!

  And besides, the man she has her eyes on must be hers alone!

  ……

  "The two princesses, from the perspective of the servants, are afraid that the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince's hearts have already been taken away by that woman. We need to think of a way..."

  "Tao'er, what else can I do? In two more days, we will be leaving Tianxuan and returning to our country. It seems that the Fourth Prince and I are destined to part ways..."

  "The Second Princess mustn't say such things! With the Second Princess's beauty, which man wouldn't be moved?! In my humble opinion, that woman is definitely shameless. If not, she would already be the Seventh Prince's woman, why is she still entangled with the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince?!"

  "Tao'er, what can be done even if it's like this? I think... the Fourth Prince doesn't like me..."

  "No, Second Princess, we need to think of a way! In the Tianxuan Imperial Court, isn't there a saying that goes 'uncooked rice becomes cooked rice'? As long as you are the woman of the Fourth Prince, you can naturally stay and become the Fourth Princess. Later on, the Fourth Prince's heart will naturally fall for the Second Princess."

  "Uncooked rice becomes cooked rice! What does Tao'er mean? No way! I am the second princess of the Blue Phoenix Dynasty, how can I do such a thing? If my sister finds out, she won't agree either!"

  She is the second princess, she also has her own dignity! How can she do such a thing!?

  "So, are you going to let the second princess return just like this? Can you bear it?"

  "I..."

  Are you willing?!

  No way!

  After all, from childhood to adulthood, as long as it was something that Qīng Sū Màn wanted, there was no saying that she couldn't get it, let alone this man, who was the first person she had ever truly liked. She liked him! Wanted to stay by his side.

  So, in order to stay by his side, even if it means being unscrupulous... how can I help it!?

  Then, Blue Su Man made a bold plan under the suggestion of her personal palace maid Tao Er...

  ……

  The day after tomorrow, the two princesses of Blue Phoenix Dynasty will return to their country. Today, however, someone was sent to deliver many rare and unusual items that only exist in Blue Phoenix Dynasty to Xiao Ya Palace, saying that they were delighted to meet Han Xi Tong and took a liking to her.

  Han Xi's eyes were somewhat puzzled by this, because she had only exchanged a few words with the two princesses that day.

  However, since it was someone's kind intention, she naturally wouldn't refuse.

  I don't know how the second princess knew that she was good at wine, but this time they brought a lot of good wine from Blue Phoenix Town. In the evening, they set up a table of wine and dishes in Yayun Hall where they lived, and invited Han Xi Tong and Xing Xiao Ran to come.

  For the Second Princess's enthusiastic hospitality, Han Xi naturally couldn't refuse. After asking Xun Xiao Ran for his opinion and seeing that he agreed, she got dressed up and went to Ya Yun Hall with him.

  Yacun Hall is actually just a short distance from Xiaoyapalace.

  As the princess of Blue Phoenix Dynasty, Xing Huang naturally wouldn't be slow!

  Jade universe and crystal palace, nine-turning corridors, three steps one pavilion, five steps one bridge, Han white jade staircase, hundred flowers emerald lake, each scene and object outlines a kind of Jiangnan water village's gentle charm, very suitable for those two noble princesses to reside.

  This time, the Second Princess and her party had set up their banquet in the waterside pavilion of the Jade Cloud Palace.

  The pavilion is located by the lake, with willows swaying gently, and the water sparkling. At night, looking out at the beautiful scenery, the bright moon and stars shining together, it's truly poetic!

  When Han Xi Tong and Xiang Xiao Ran arrived at Ya Yun Hall, Xiang Tian Qi and Xiang Yang Lie had already been there.

  Tonight, Blue Su Xue and Blue Su Man are dressed to the nines, with rouge on their faces, looking radiant and charming, exuding a subtle fragrance that captivates people. From head to toe, they exude an innate elegance.

  After seeing Han Xi Tong and his friends arrive, he smiled at Han Xi Tong in a friendly manner. Han Xi Tong naturally returned the smile as soon as he saw him.

  After waiting for the guests to arrive, Lan Su Man clapped her hands and a line of palace maids walked into the waterside pavilion, placing dish after dish of exquisite dishes on the table.

  All these dishes are the palace specialties of Blue Phoenix Dynasty, paired with fine wines from Blue Phoenix Dynasty, making one's eyes light up and drool.

  Especially the fine wine that was emitting an intoxicating aroma, made Han Xi's eyes almost pop out, and she wanted to spend her days hugging the wine jug.

  Looking at Han Xi's cute appearance, Xun Xiao Ran sitting next to her couldn't help but speak softly.

  "Little devil!"

  Although it was said with a jest, the phoenix eyes he gazed at Han Xi's pupils with were filled with deep emotions that couldn't be hidden, making others envious.

  Han Xi Tong heard this, and just smiled, then suddenly seemed to think of something, immediately stretched out her slender jade hand, snatched the wine cup from Xuan Xiao Ran's hand, and said with a slight frown.

  "Don't let you drink!"

  Almost forgot, last time it was because of her promiscuity after drinking, and she regretted it for a long time!

  So this time, she refused to let Xun Yanran drink again even if you killed her!

  Upon hearing Han Xi Tong's gentle words, Xuan Xiao Ran naturally knew what was on her mind. Her eyebrows furrowed and her lips pursed, looking somewhat pitiful.

  "Darling, can't I just have one sip? Not even one sip is allowed?"

  "No way, no way, stop haggling with me!"

  Others may be able to satisfy him, but this one thing is absolutely impossible!

  Who made this guy's wine so bad? After drinking too much, he became a completely different person. In the end, she was the only one who suffered.

  Just as Han Xi Tong was thinking in her heart, Xuan Tian Qi and Xuan Yang Lie who were sitting at the banquet also saw this scene, and they were very puzzled.

  "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this wine?"

  Jing Tianqi, sitting opposite Han Xixiang, said warmly.

  Only seeing him today, he is dressed in brocade and jade belt, elegant and refined, his gaze towards Han Xi's eyes is even more warm and elegant, with a hint of subtle doubt.

  When Han Xi heard Tian Qi's words, his face turned pale and he stuttered for a moment before speaking.

  "Not really, it's just that drinking is bad for your health, so I don't let Xiao Ran drink anymore."

  Han Xi hesitated for a moment before randomly coming up with an excuse, not daring to say the real reason.

  If you directly say that Xiangxiaoer wine is bad, then later they will ask how one can be bad and what to do about it!

  Hearing Han Xi Tong's words, Xuan Tian Qi across from her just smiled lightly and didn't say anything else.

  On the other hand, Xing Xiao Ran saw Han Xi Tong's tongue-tied and blushing face, couldn't help but purse her lips and smile, then stretched out her slender and beautiful hands to quickly take away the wine jug in front of Han Xi Tong, raised an eyebrow and smiled.

  "Hehe, wine can harm the body, so let's not drink it, Tong Er, right?"

  Hearing Xun's words, she knew he was doing it on purpose. Han Xi's face turned red with anger, but she didn't know how to refute him.

  Sitting on one side, with a fierce gaze, he scraped off a smug smile on his face, just like a cat that had just stolen fish.

  Good grief, this little stinker has actually started playing revenge!

  Today she was eager for the good wine, but now she can only look at it and not drink it. Even if the dishes in front of her are delicious, she always feels like something is missing.

  But even if she stared at Xun Xiao Ran with pleading eyes, Xun Xiao Ran pretended not to see her and started talking to Xun Tian Qi instead, making Han Xi's eyes seethe with anger as she gritted her teeth in silence.

  Apart from the delicious food aroma, it was also the intoxicating wine fragrance that made Han Xi's nose involuntarily take a deep sniff, quenching her thirst.

  With a glance at Han Xi's greedy appearance, Xuan Yang Lie, who was sitting next to her, couldn't help but flash a smile with his beautiful and deep peach blossom eyes, and his red lips curled up into an enchanting and handsome smile.

  Han Xi Tong was a good drinker, and he knew this from the moment he met her for the first time. Now, letting a drunkard like her face such delicious wine without being able to drink it was naturally very distressing.

  Especially when seeing Han Xi Tong's beautiful eyes revealing hope and longing, it was like a charming little kitten that made people feel heartbroken. So, Jing Yang Lie quietly placed his wine jug next to Han Xi Tong on purpose.

  Han Xi Tong's eyes lit up the moment she saw him, and the originally sorrowful and resentful eyes suddenly shone brightly. The light flashing in her eyes was like the stars and moon in the sky, dazzling and unparalleled.

  Then, taking advantage of everyone's inattention, he poured himself a full cup from the wine jug that he had deliberately placed in front of her.

  The nose caught the intoxicating aroma of wine, and the smile at the corner of her mouth was about to spill out, but she still pretended to be nonchalant, calm and composed. Taking advantage of the fact that Xiang Shaoyan was still talking to Xiang Tianqi, she immediately stretched out her slender jade hand, picked up the wine cup, and lightly took a sip.

  As the spicy and fragrant flavor slid down her throat, leaving a lingering aftertaste, Han Xi's smile deepened at the corners of her mouth.

  Good wine!

  She had never drunk this wine before and didn't expect it to be so delicious!

  And just like this surreptitiously obtained liquor, drinking it is especially enjoyable!

  In her mind, Han Xi thought that no one knew about her sneaking a drink earlier, and she was thinking of pouring herself another cup, but unexpectedly, as soon as she glanced sideways, she fell into a pair of good-looking peach blossom eyes filled with smiling and teasing intent.

  Looking at the calmness in those peach blossom eyes, Han Xi's whole person was struck by lightning, and her beauty suddenly became disheveled. Her originally snow-white cheeks quickly flushed with two red clouds.

  Sneaking a drink and getting caught! Looking at Xuan Yang's playful gaze, Han Xi was so embarrassed that she almost hid under the table, too ashamed to show her face.

  Moreover, I thought that with Xuan Yang Lie's previous temperament, he would definitely tease her on the spot, and Han Xi Tong had also prepared for a humiliating move. Who knew that Xuan Yang Lie would wink at her with a smile in his peach blossom eyes, and then, taking advantage of everyone's inattention, he quickly poured himself a full cup from the wine jug.

  At this, Han Xi's face slightly froze, and then immediately understood his meaning. The corner of her mouth twitched, and she couldn't help but purse her lips and silently laugh for a moment, before picking up the wine cup again and drinking with relish.

  To outsiders, she was just drinking tea water, but in fact, it was a fragrant and fine wine.

  And every time, as soon as she finished drinking, Yang Lie would quietly refill her cup when no one was paying attention, and then wink at her with a pleased expression in his beautiful peach blossom eyes. His appearance, so proud and complacent, was like that of a majestic fox. Han Xi couldn't help but smile, and discovered that Yang Lie also had such an adorable side...

  In her mind, Han Xi Tong was savoring the fine wine and liquor. At the right moment, Jing Yang Lie would seize the opportunity to pour her a cup of wine. Meanwhile, the people on the other side were still chatting and laughing. Finally, Lan Su Xue seemed to have thought of something, with a faint sadness and reluctance on her face, glanced at the stunningly handsome Zhen Tian Qi beside her.

  "This time we part ways, I don't know if we'll meet again in the future. Now, Su Xue has an impolite request, I don't know if Your Highness can agree to it?"

  "Hehe, princess, feel free to speak."

  When she heard Lan Su Xue's words, Cui Tian Qi's mouth curved up, still smiling with that elegant and refined demeanor.

  Lan Su Xue couldn't help but be captivated by his handsome smile once again, her cheeks flushing red as she lowered her head and spoke in a soft, gentle voice.

  "Su Xue has long admired Your Highness's piano skills. I wonder if it would be possible to play a duet with you before we part ways?"

  "Hehe, just like that, of course it's okay!"

  When Blue Snow heard Tian Qi's words, she just smiled and agreed. Immediately, she ordered someone to bring two zithers. Blue Snow was overjoyed when she saw them.

  It can be said that Tianqi's piano skills are outstanding, the best sound that Han Xi Tong has ever heard, and Lan Su Xue's playing is also elegant and moving. So, when the two cooperate, it's truly seamless.

  That beautiful and clear piano sound is like a small bridge flowing water, leading people to victory, and also like pearls falling on a jade plate, sounding pleasant...

  Especially when men and women play the piano together, they are handsome and beautiful, sitting together, really enjoyable to watch, a perfect match!

  But in Han Xi Tong's eyes, it was extremely piercing!

  My heart feels like it's been stuffed with cotton balls and I'm having trouble breathing. It's extremely uncomfortable.

  Even the most beautiful music sounds different to her now.

  It seemed that he didn't want to look at the dazzling scene in front of him, so Han Xi could only pick up his wine glass and pour cup after cup into his mouth like water. He planned to get drunk again, and then he wouldn't be so troubled.

  However, Jingyang Lie, who was occasionally pouring wine for Han Xi Tong, saw her drinking like she had a death wish and furrowed his brow, unable to hide the worry in his eyes, so he stopped pouring wine for her.

  But that guy was already annoyed and saw Xuan Yang not pouring wine for himself again, his mood became even more depressed.

  She slightly turned her face, staring at Xuan Yang Lie with her eyes, constantly hinting that he should drink more wine. However, Xuan Yang Lie only pursed his red lips and shook his head.

  Moreover, I'm also a bit puzzled in my heart, and I don't know what's wrong with Han Xi Tong now. Suddenly, her mood changed so badly, wasn't she fine just now?

  Xing Yang Lie didn't know what was on Han Xi Tong's mind, he just didn't want to see her drink herself to death. However, at this moment, Han Xi Tong, who was in a bad mood, didn't care about that. Seeing Xing Yang Lie not pouring wine for himself, she stretched out her slender hand and decided to do it herself.

  Who knew that when Yang Lie saw him, he also stretched out his big palm at the same time. However, with a questioning tone, he used too much force for a moment and lost control, and the wine jug was knocked over.

  A crisp "crack" sound, this clear voice, at the moment when the piano sound was lingering, was even clearer, and completely interrupted the two people who were originally playing.

  But that's not all, after the wine jug was knocked over, the fragrant and rich wine splashed onto Han Xi Tong and Jing Yang Lie, soaking their clothes completely.

  "Are you okay, Tong'er?"

  Noticing something was amiss beside him, Xun Xiao Ran immediately asked with a worried tone. A pair of good-looking eyebrows were also tightly furrowed.

  "Uh... it's nothing, just got my skirt wet."

  Jian Xuan's expression changed slightly, and Han Xi immediately spoke up.

  "Oh no, Miss Cold, how careless! Why don't you come to my room and change into some dry clothes first? If you catch a chill later on, it won't be good."

  The blue Su Man opposite also spoke up, but didn't know if Han Xi Tong had misheard, and always felt that her words were sour...

  "It's not that far, I'll just go back to the Xiao Ya Palace and change my clothes, then come back. Xiao Ran, you wait here for a bit, I'll be right back."

  Jian Xuan suddenly got up and said he wanted to go back with himself, Han Xi's eyes immediately opened and spoke.

  Because at this moment her heart is a bit messy, she doesn't want Xun Xuanran to follow her, perhaps she's afraid he'll notice something.

  Xing Xiao Ran heard Han Xi Tong's words, looked at the unusual expression between her eyebrows, and a complex emotion flashed across her phoenix-like eyes. In the end, she just nodded lightly.

  But that guy's clothes were also soaked, and since there were no spare clothes in the palace, he just decided to leave it as is. After all, they were only a little wet, no big deal.

  Who knows, that blue Su Man, seemed to have thought of something, her cheeks involuntarily flushed red, and she spoke with a shy tone to Jing Yang Lie.

  "Your Highness, these past few days I have been treated with great hospitality by Your Highness. So, Su Man has personally made a robe for Your Highness over the past few days. Originally, it was intended to be given to Your Highness when I departed, but now, if Your Highness doesn't mind, you can wear it first..."

  In the end, Lan Su Man had already blushed and lowered her small face.

  To others, she seemed shy and reserved, but when she lowered her eyes, a hint of unusual expression flashed across her pupils.

  When he heard what Lan Su Man said, Jing Yang Lie's face only slightly froze for a moment. Because, after being in the emotional arena for many years, how could he not hear the affection in Lan Su Man's words? He wanted to refuse, but with so many people present, he couldn't say no, so he had no choice but to smile and agree.

  "Hehe, then thank you, Second Princess, first."

  Having finished speaking, she stood up and followed the palace maid to change her clothes in the room.

  His cold eyes, in a bad mood, and so, also brought Rong Er hastily back to the Xiao Ya Palace.

  ……

  The mood is extremely bad, with a stuffy feeling in the heart, and something seems to be stuck in the throat, making Han Xi's face somewhat hidden.

  You Er observed Yu Rong's expression and knew that Han Xi Dong was in a bad mood, so he didn't say anything more.

  Then, Han Xi Tong returned to Xiao Ya Palace and let You Er retreat first. She sat in the room catching her breath and didn't rush to change clothes.

  Because she didn't want to go back so soon, and as long as she saw Xuan Tianqi chatting and laughing with other women, she felt particularly uncomfortable in her heart.

  And I'm all confused inside!

  Damn it!

  What's wrong with her!?!

  What is she thinking in her heart? Is she fond of Tianqi?! But this is simply an impossible thing!

  Not mentioning how she appears in others' eyes now, she is a woman who is as gentle as a breeze. Even if she really likes Tianqi, what's the big deal?

  He is going to be the future emperor, with three thousand concubines in the harem and countless beauties. Can she really share a man with so many women?

  The more she thought, the more chaotic Han Xi's emotions became, her heart was racing with anxiety. And somehow, due to her chaotic mind, she felt a surge of heat flowing through her body, continuously circulating throughout her entire being. Even her blood seemed to be boiling...

  Hot!

  So hot!

  It was as if a super-large oven had been placed on her body, and in an instant, Han Xi's eyes were filled with sweat.

  The scene in front of me also seemed to become blurred.

  Both hands subconsciously pulled and tugged, wanting to take off all the extra things on her body to cool down.

  But this is still not enough!

  Her whole body seemed to be stepping on the clouds, and above it was a big sun, emitting an extremely high temperature, making her almost scorched.

  ……

  At the same time, in Ya Yun Hall, Xuan Yang Lie was also suffering from the same scorching heat as Han Xi Tong!

  At this moment, Jingyang Lie was like a person who had fallen into a volcano, with his body gathering intense magma, constantly boiling.

  A handsome face, at this moment even more a suspicious flush. A pair of sentimental peach blossom eyes, at this moment even more gloomy, in the depths of which, as if two small sparks were jumping...

  Things in front of me seem to be spinning and getting blurry.

  My body is hot like it's about to explode, especially down there!

  All the heat waves, even more, kept surging down towards him, making him almost crazy. So, Yang Lie naturally didn't know that just as he was losing consciousness, a beautiful figure quietly pushed open the carved wooden door and slipped in, then slowly closed the door behind her and crept closer to him...

  Digression

  Recommend good friends Wenwen Houmen's noble wife

  "I may be a daughter of a humble birth, but Mother doesn't have to be so overbearing and force me to become a concubine!"

  "You should thank me, or are you going to learn from your mother's dog and eat the shit I left behind? At least you can eat bones."

  She suddenly stood up, her eyes like sharp blades shooting straight at the princess, "I, Du Mu Nian Qing, swear here and now, I would rather die than be a concubine!"

  A concubine born of a humble daughter, it's the way of heaven and earth. Yet she swore to the heavens that for as long as she lived, she would never be a concubine, inviting ridicule and contempt from everyone. "She'll never marry in this lifetime."

  I'd rather die than be a slave to others, I refuse! Letting others manipulate me like a dog begging for life, I won't submit!

  Is it possible for a legitimate mother and wife to have different kinds?

  A man told her, no.

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