Marry Donggong

Chapter 24 The maid is unwilling
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Spring Festival Night Banquet.

The moonlight shrouded the red walls and green tiles of the Yangyang Imperial City like water, and the blue dragons on the eaves seemed to rise into the sky, creating a sense of oppression.

The night banquet was still half an hour old, but already the courtiers and women were seated at the banquet, and bursts of laughter could be heard chatting.

Cui Huajin specially dressed up today. She wore a crimson Guang Ling long-tailed robe, surrounded by green beads.

There was a purple jade hibiscus on her ear, and her charming eyes seemed to be full of spring, looking towards the young master of Chang'an City.

For a moment, she withdrew her gaze and took a sip of sake from the bottle. Her cheeks were flushed and she looked charming.

Many of the disciples of the noble families seemed to have been seduced by Cui Huajin. They looked at her straightly, with ripples in their hearts.

Miss Cui has a frank and charming temperament. If you are lucky enough to talk to her, you will be attracted by her openness and openness that is different from the noble ladies of Chang'an City.

She is really a beautiful and passionate flower.

Among them were many men who already had fiancées, sighing inwardly.It is a pity that such a charming beauty can only be viewed from a distance and cannot be played with.

Several noble ladies looked at their fiancés with undisguised eyes. Their faces turned slightly pale, but they still maintained their dignified postures.

But secretly, the handkerchief was about to be broken by them, and I was secretly sad.

Women are also unhappy, and scholars behave differently.Why don't they want to be as decisive as Miss Shen, but the world is always harsh on women.

They neither have Miss Shen's amazing talent, nor do they have the support of her parents, eldest brother, and the Queen Mother and her great aunt.

If they resolutely break off the engagement, no matter how much the spittle of Chang'an City can drown them out, the father's family in the mansion will regard them as a disgrace to their family and drive them to their family temple to accompany them with green lanterns.

Xiao Linshe stood among the young masters. In the past, his eyes would have been fixed on Cui Huajin, who was extremely enchanting under the lamp, but today he was a little absent-minded.

His sword eyes were obscure and he said nothing.

"Master Shen, the Marquis's wife is here—"

"Mr. Shen, Miss Shen has arrived——"

Suddenly, the eunuch's long announcement came.

Everyone's chatter and laughter stopped abruptly, and they looked in the direction of the eunuch's announcement.

Shen Zishan and Gu Qingwei were in front. They were a young couple with a deep relationship.

Shen Ce has thick eyebrows and deep eyes, and a majestic figure.

Shen Yi was two or three steps behind. She was dressed in white, her face was like a pear blossom shining in the water, elegant and reserved.

She walked step by step, with jade bones and smooth skin, elegant and graceful.

Everyone's eyes lit up. Miss Shen and Miss Cui had their own unique looks, and both were outstanding beauties.

However, the magnanimity and intelligence that Miss Shen cultivated for a century-old family are far inferior to that of Miss Cui, who was separated from the Cui Mansion since she was a child.

Xiao Linshe's eyes couldn't help but follow Shen Yi, and the familiar yet unfamiliar pain jumped in his head, causing him to breathe quickly.

The nightmare haunted his mind in the middle of the night and seemed to affect his state of mind.

He used to think that she was boring and dull, but now she treated him coldly, but she had an inexplicable attraction.

Then he learned that his imperial uncle and father were going to deal with the Shenhou Mansion. He felt guilty for her and felt a little more pity in his heart.

Cui Huajin noticed Xiao Linshe's strange gaze, and his heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough, what you can't get is the best.

Shen Yi changed her temper and rejected him, but he thought of Shen Yi's good intentions.

She picked up the handkerchief and covered her mouth with a faint green smile in her eyes.

But so what?Today, the noble master is dealing with Shen Yi. Shen Yi is nothing to be afraid of, but can only be defeated by her subordinates.

Shen Yi met Cui Huajin's eyes. Her eyes were clear and clear, with a slight edge.

She frowned, as if she wanted to read the other person's mind.

Cui Huajin was slightly stunned. She subconsciously avoided Shen Yi's sight.

When she reacted, she was secretly angry. Why should she feel guilty about Shen Yi? She was not the one who wanted to harm Shen Yi?

She was just watching the fire from the other side, waiting to see Shen Yi fall from the height to the mud.

Separate seats for men and women.

Shen Zishan and Shen Ce went to where the courtiers and nobles' children were.

Shen Yi and Gu Qingwei sat down at the women's house.

Li Jinyu, the eldest daughter of Duke Li's Mansion, and Xu Ruoxi, the second daughter of Hanlin Mansion, walked past Shen Yi. They saluted to Gu Qingwei and said, "Mrs. Marquis Shen."

Gu Qing smiled and nodded: "Miss Li, Miss Xu."

Li Jinyu and Xu Ruoxi then walked up to Shen Yi. Their eyes showed joy and a little bit of distress, and they whispered: "Yi Niang, when we heard that the Crown Prince of Chu went to Shen Hou Mansion to break off the engagement, we were really angry. Those heartless people, I have completely forgotten your kindness to him in the past."

"We sent people to Shenhou's Mansion several times to pay homage and want to meet you. The mansion said that you were ill and should not see people, so as to make us worry, and mistakenly thought that you were too sad and bedridden."

They were extremely happy and said: "Fortunately, you just went to Luncheng to help the prince control the flood, and you were well-known when you came back. A few days ago, the prince of Chu came again to admit his mistake. After listening to your actions, we knew that you had completely let go. .”

Shen Yi looked at his former close friend as if it was a lifetime ago.

In her previous life, after she married into the Prince of Chu's palace, she learned that Xiao Linshe was interested in Cui Huajin. Just to reconcile with him, she was so exhausted that she had no time to maintain emotional contact with them.

In this life, after she and Xiao Linshe broke off their engagement, they went to Luncheng, so they missed their greetings.

"I feel really guilty for making Yu Niang and Xi Niang worry about Yi Niang." Shen Yi looked moved. Every regret in the past life seemed to be made up for in this life.

She once complained that the sky failed her, but she never expected that it would give her another chance.

Li Jinyu and Xu Ruoxi glanced at Shen Yi angrily, half complaining: "Yi Niang, what are you talking about? We have been handkerchiefs since childhood and have a very close relationship. If you continue to say these polite words, we will annoy you." .”

Shen Yi smiled softly and said softly: "Yi Niang admits her mistake and deserves to be punished."

The thoughts in her heart gradually drifted away.

Shenhou's Mansion, Li Guogong's Mansion, and Hanlin Mansion are all big families with a hundred years of history, and they have always supported each other.

Emperor He Yuan suppressed the Shenhou Mansion, so naturally he would not let go of the Li Guogong Mansion and the Hanlin Mansion.

After the fall of the Shenhou Mansion, the Li Guogong Mansion and the Hanlin Mansion successively found excuses for Emperor He Yuan to punish him. They ridiculed Emperor He Yuan by saying he was "remembering old feelings", dismissed Li Guogong and Xu Hanlin from their official positions, and expelled them and their relatives from the city of Chang'an. , exiled to the frontier.

During the exile, the men in the two mansions were suddenly killed by "thugs", and the female family members were raped and robbed.

Inhumane and horrific!

Shen Yi returned to her thoughts, her heart was as strong as iron and her eyes were stern.

Emperor He Yuan is unkind and unkind, and his methods are extremely cruel. She has controlled a century-old family and is bound to subvert this imperial power!

Xiao Linshe quietly looked at Shen Yi with a sweet smile, his heart full of bitterness.

The smile that was once within his reach was now beyond his reach.

"The Emperor is here—"

Only the eunuch's soft voice was heard.

The emperor's ceremonial guard came forward. Emperor He Yuan was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, and his dragon eyes were sharp and majestic.

The queen mother is on her left, followed by the prince Xiao Jing, the fourth prince Xiao Chuheng, the sixth prince Xiao Shi'an, Princess Yongning Xiao Mingyuan, and finally the concubines. "Long live my emperor, long live the emperor." Everyone knelt down and said respectfully to Emperor He Yuan.

Emperor He Yuan looked down at the people who were kneeling and bowed their heads, and he was silent.

Whether it was an illusion or not, his eyes stayed on Shen Yi for a moment.

He said in a calm voice: "Sit down and sit down."

"Today is the Spring Festival. Regardless of state affairs, it is just an ordinary night banquet. All my beloved ministers and family members should have a great time."

Everyone thanked the Lord for his kindness and took their seats.

Shen Yi lowered his eyes slightly, with murderous intent in his eyes.

The Shenhou Mansion was loyal and loyal for generations. They worked tirelessly for the Beixiang Kingdom until death, and worked hard, but all they got in exchange was that everyone in the family was executed. Even her three-year-old nephew did not escape.

Emperor He Yuan, she should bear all the blood debts in her past life in mind and ask him to repay them ten times!
Xiao Jing Danfeng looked at Shen Yi with burning eyes, revealing a hot and dark shadow.

Ever since he read those charming story books, desire has been at work in his heart.

His eyes fell on her Dantian, a hot feeling surged in Dantian, and the clear Adam's apple was rolling hard.

Longing but not daring to touch, infatuated but not daring to speak, for fear of attracting sister Ayi's rejection.

Shen Yi raised her head as if she was aware of it, and met Xiao Jing's eyes that were burning with fireworks.

The tip of her heart moved slightly, and so did Ah Jing.

The Queen was killed by Emperor He Yuan with the extremely vicious WuSe Yao Powder. Today is the Queen's death anniversary, but Emperor He Yuan used the Spring Festival as an excuse to postpone the Queen's worship for one day.

Emperor He Yuan's thoughts were clearly revealed, and he seemed to have a ghost, which made the queen unable to live in peace even after her death.

Ah Jing, however, had no idea at all.

Shen Yi smiled at Xiao Jing's lips.

Xiao Jing took a heavy breath, and the fireworks in his red phoenix eyes became more intense.

Sister Ayi's lips are fragrant and soft.

He was thinking about Xiao.

Xiao Linshe had been paying attention to Shen Yi, and he naturally noticed that the eyes between her and Xiao Jing were flowing back and forth.

He was filled with jealousy.

Shen Yi was originally his fiancée. She used to treat him wholeheartedly and would never care about anyone else.

Now it was actually Xiao Jing who took advantage of the opportunity to sneak in.

Three rounds of wine.

Emperor He Yuan suddenly said: "Prince."

Xiao Jingdanfeng's eyes were dark. He stood up from his seat, his posture was as straight as jade, his nose was straight and his lips were thin, Xiao Shuxuan raised his eyebrows.

His voice was cold: "My son is here."

Emperor He Yuan valued the prince very highly and made no secret of his preference for Xiao Jing: "This time you went to control the flood, blocked the conspiracy of Prime Minister Zuo and General Xiahou, and successfully protected the city embankment."

"It can't be said that your contribution is indispensable. I will reward you with ten thousand taels of gold and give it to the Minister of Xingtai."

The eyes of all the ministers changed slightly. The prince was already extremely noble. He only had a thousand taels of gold, but it was nothing more than a trivial matter.

But in taking charge of Xingtai Shangshu, the emperor is undoubtedly giving the prince real power.

The Emperor is truly in love with the old sword. The Queen has died of illness many years ago, but the Emperor still thinks about the Queen, loves the whole house, and takes great pains to pave the way for the Prince to ascend the throne.

Xiao Jing's eyebrows remained calm and she just said: "My son, I would like to thank my father for the reward."

Emperor He Yuan's eyes darkened, he took a deep look at Xiao Jing and said, "Prince Xiao Zhen."

The impact of this sentence is greater than that of giving the prince the authority to be in charge of Xingtai Shangshu.

The emperor's intention clearly means that the only candidate in his mind to inherit the throne is the prince, and others will never be able to surpass the prince.

Xiao Chuheng's face was gloomy. He clenched his fists tightly, his joints creaking.

Even Xiao Shi'an, who usually didn't fight or fight, flashed his eyes, and he looked deeply at Xiao Jing.

Shen Yi's teeth were cold, and she vaguely guessed Emperor He Yuan's intention.

He clearly wanted to raise A Jing to be useless and continue to praise and kill A Jing, causing A Jing to attract the jealousy and hatred of countless people.

Emperor He Yuan really wanted to protect someone else in his heart.

Emperor He Yuan's dragon eyes looked around at everyone, and finally fell on Shen Yi. His tone was irresistible and majestic: "Master Shen, Mr. Shen, Miss Shen, please listen."

Shen Zishan, Shen Ce, and Shen Yi also stood up from their seats and said to Emperor He Yuan: "My daughter is here."

Emperor He Yuan said in a deep tone: "The eldest son and eldest daughter from the Shenhou Mansion assisted the prince in managing the floods and granted the Shenhou Mansion a hundred acres of fertile land and a thousand taels of gold."

Shen Zishan and others said in unison: "I thank you, Your Majesty."

Emperor He Yuan looked at Shen Yi with an unfathomable gaze, and he said with a smile: "Master Shen raised a good daughter."

Shen Zishan's heart skipped a beat. If it had been in the past, he might not have been able to hear the murderous intent in Emperor He Yuan's tone.

He said: "Your Majesty is so complimentary."

Emperor He Yuan waved his hand and changed the topic: "The divorce between Miss Shen and the Prince of Chu has caused a lot of commotion in Chang'an City. I have heard a little bit about it."

"The Crown Prince of Chu came to me yesterday and asked me to make the decision for him. He already regretted it and wanted to renew his engagement with Miss Shen."

He stared at Shen Yi with long eyes, his tone was obviously ordinary, but inexplicably made her feel the implicit oppression and threat: "Are you willing to give the Prince of Chu another chance?"

Xiao Linshe's heart tightened inexplicably, and he looked at Shen Yi intently.

She was willing to give him another chance to admit his mistake.

If he could, he would never break her heart like before, leaving her disheartened and leaving him resolutely.

The crowd was in an uproar.

Yes, the Crown Prince of Chu and Miss Shen were childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven, but due to Miss Cui's interference, their friendship was broken.

A few days ago, they still vividly remembered the decisive look of Miss Shen throwing away the jade ring on the stone steps of the gate of Shenhou Mansion.

She originally thought that there would be no chance for Miss Shen and the Crown Prince of Chu to reunite, but she never expected that the Crown Prince of Chu would actually ask for help from the Emperor, and the Emperor also agreed to make the decision for the Crown Prince of Chu.

From this point of view, the marriage between Prince Chu and Miss Shen is still improving.

Xiao Jing's brows furrowed, and his phoenix eyes were filled with strong murderous intent.

Shen Zishan felt a chill in his heart. What Yi Niang said was true. The emperor was extremely eager to suppress the Shen Hou Mansion.

He could tolerate him dying for the Beixiang Kingdom, but he would never tolerate his wife and his children suffering.

The Queen Mother's phoenix eyes were sharp, she was about to stop Emperor He Yuan.

Shen Yi met Emperor He Yuan's intimidating and probing gaze, his face was calm and his eyes were clear.

Her tone was as calm as water, but the deep meaning in her words was extremely firm: "My daughter is unwilling."

(End of this chapter)