Chapter 60 The Amorous Cousin-in-Law

Xiao Huaijin glanced at Wei Yanli, who had been sprayed with tea by him, and quickly sat up straight.

Wei Yanli and Prince Shen both looked at Song Zhimian in surprise.

Did Song Zhimian just utter those lewd words?

This... she's the lady-in-waiting in charge of ceremonies!

That's right. Back then, everyone in the palace said that Song Zhimian was chosen by His Majesty to be sent to the Eastern Palace because of her excellent etiquette.

She must be someone who is meticulous in her manners and etiquette; it's impossible for her to say such a thing!

But... what a huge bed... that's really fitting!

This is similar to what King Qi said before, "Sister-in-law, open the door, I'm your brother..."

Before the two could react, Song Zhimian respectfully bowed to the three people in the room.

"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Qi, Prince Shen, and Second Young Master Wei!"

"Hehe, no need for formalities!" Prince Shen hurriedly said.

"Uh, please don't stand on ceremony. You are a member of the Crown Prince's household, so you don't need to stand on ceremony!" Wei Yanli quickly said.

Xiao Huaijin coughed lightly, trying to ease the awkwardness, when there was another noise outside.

Everyone peeked out.

Princess Yongxin, dressed in red, was carrying a whip as she hurried upstairs.

"You, Xiao Huaijin, you're hosting a dinner here and didn't even invite me! That's outrageous!"

Today I'm going to order ten or eight Tea Princes to make you regret it!

Princess Yongxin ran upstairs as she spoke.

Even the shopkeeper, who was not late for spring, dared not stop him.

Xiao Huaijin and the others were even more annoyed. Wasn't she supposed to have gone horseback riding in the outskirts of Beijing? Why is she back here again?

Princess Yongxin ran up to the third floor in a few steps, and then opened the door to the room where Xiao Huaijin and the others were.

"Hmph! I knew you guys were doing bad things behind my back..."

"Hey, Song Zhimian, what are you doing here?" Princess Yongxin spotted Song Zhimian standing in the center of the room at a glance.

Song Zhimian quickly and respectfully bowed.

"Greetings, Princess. I'm here to deliver clothes to His Highness."

Princess Yongxin then glanced at Xiao Jingjue and his guards, who were having a great time on the second floor...

"Oh! Is that so? Then please sit down too!"

"Shen Yunchuan, quickly pour me a cup of tea, I'm dying of thirst. I came straight here after returning from the outskirts of the capital." Princess Yongxin said, sitting down on a chair.

Then he rolled his eyes at Xiao Huaijin, who was blocking his way.

Shen Yunchuan quickly poured a cup of tea for Princess Yongxin.

Song Zhimian quickly stood to the side as well.

Princess Yongxin finished the tea that Shen Yunchuan poured in one gulp.

The perceptive Shen Yunchuan immediately poured him another cup.

Princess Yongxin finished her drink in two gulps.

Shen Yunchuan wanted to pour a third cup, but Princess Yongxin quickly waved her hand.

"Just some water to fill you up! Now, bring some dry food, and another serving of snacks!"

Shen Yunchuan immediately instructed the servants outside the door to make arrangements.

Finally, Princess Yongxin was satisfied and comfortably leaned back in her chair.

During this time, Song Zhimian didn't say a word, but tried her best to make herself inconspicuous, afraid that Princess Yongxin would dislike her and punish her by making her copy the inner palace regulations again...

"By the way, when I rode my horse to the foot of Chunbuwan Tower just now, I heard you talking, and you seemed to be having a good time."

"What are you talking about?" Princess Yongxin asked curiously.

Xiao Huaijin, Wei Yanli, Shen Yunchuan...

“I didn’t say anything! Just some idle chatter!” Shen Yunchuan said immediately.

“Yes! It was just a joke, nothing to worry about, it’s not a big deal,” Wei Yanli quickly added.

Xiao Huaijin didn't speak, but simply picked up his teacup and turned his head away.

Seeing that no one was saying anything, Princess Yongxin immediately looked at Song Zhimian.

"Song Zhimian, you speak!"

The three people immediately turned their faces away.

"It's just some gossip from the capital! It's better if the princess doesn't listen." Song Zhimian smiled.

“But I want to hear it!” Princess Yongxin rested her chin on her hands.

“It’s… such a big bed!” Song Zhimian said softly.

Princess Yongxin...

Princess Yongxin quickly figured out what it was about.

"Whose family is this?" Princess Yongxin lowered her voice.

"The second son of Minister Tian and the eldest daughter of Consort Ruan's family!" Shen Yunchuan also lowered his voice.

The Emperor Yongxin's mouth immediately formed a circle...

"Wouldn't Consort Ruan be furious?"

"It's alright, at worst it's just an unmarried affair, a breach of morals, and then the two families can get married!" Wei Yanli interjected.

Princess Yongxin hummed in agreement.

She was about to say a few more words when she saw the quiet Song Zhimian.

"Song Zhimian, don't you have any ideas?" Princess Yongxin asked.

Song Zhimian quickly shook her head.

"No! It's someone else's business... We weren't there, so it's not appropriate for us to say much."

However, both sides are respectable families, how could such a thing happen!

"It's a private matter, and not exactly something to be proud of, so why is it being spread everywhere outside?" Song Zhimian muttered to herself.

Princess Yongxin nodded in agreement. "That's right. It's not something to be proud of, so why is it spreading so widely outside?"

Xiao Huaijin, Shen Yunchuan, and Wei Yanli's expressions changed.

Vice Minister Tian is the Vice Minister of War. Originally, the marriage proposal was for the second daughter of the Duan family, the Censor of the Censorate.

Imperial Censor Duan was a man of the Crown Prince.

Now……

"Sigh, those things are pointless, let's not talk about them, let the adults in those families worry about them!"

I have something to tell you!

"You all need to think of a solution!" Princess Yongxin said, pulling Song Zhimin to sit down next to her.

Song Zhimian had no choice but to sit down next to Princess Yongxin.

"What's the matter? Tell me quickly! Today is a farewell party for Yun Chuan."

"It'll probably be next year before Yun Chuan returns," Xiao Huaijin said, sipping his tea.

Princess Yongxin ignored Xiao Huaijin and simply cleared her throat.

"Didn't my cousin marry Minister Du's eldest son?"

My cousin's husband loves romantic moments under the moon and flowers, with women adding fragrance to his life.

And so, someone trying to curry favor with Minister Du sent a beautiful woman to his cousin-in-law.

My cousin's husband didn't dare bring her home, so he kept her outside and didn't come home for days at a time.

My cousin cries all the time at home; she's cried countless times!

After Princess Yongxin finished speaking, she looked at the other four people in the room.

Xiao Huaijin and the others remained silent.

That young master Du is capable, but he's a bit too chivalrous and loves beautiful women...

Princess Yongxin snorted when she saw that none of the three of them spoke.

"Hmph! You're all birds of a feather!"

"Song Zhimian, you tell me, if you encountered this situation, what would you do?" Princess Yongxin subconsciously felt that Song Zhimian must have a different opinion.

Song Zhimian...

What do you mean she encountered this situation?!

The chances of her encountering this situation are practically zero!

"Speak quickly! You must have a different idea!" Princess Yongxin urged Song Zhimian.