Princess Consort Chu

She, the prime minister’s daughter, was timid and cowardly. Because her engagement fell through, and her reputation was ruined, she was pressured to spill her own blood in the palace hall! Once again ...

Chapter 181

Prime Minister Wan, who had made a mistake, stopped talking and sat alone at the table, sipping wine with his head down, hoping that he would not attract Nan Yijun's attention again!

However, his mistake just now had already fallen into Nan Yijun's eyes. Although Nan Yijun was looking at everyone with a smile at this time, there was a hint of coldness in his eyes when he occasionally glanced at Prime Minister Wan!

As for Nan Lan, who had just spoken for Prime Minister Wan, he couldn't help but sweat for his uncle, and his eyes were on Chu Feiyang. He felt that the King of Chu was really unfathomable. Just a few short words could make people fall into an irretrievable situation. If they took it lightly because of the smile on his face, they would not know how they died!

After a while, everyone heard Nan Yijun say, "I forgot that Prime Minister Wan's wife is from Western Chu!"

As soon as these words came out, Yun Qianmeng's lips curled up slightly, a glimmer of light flashed in Chu Feiyang's eyes, and the smile on Nan Lan's face paused slightly, not understanding what Nan Yijun wanted to say next!

"Uncle Wang, today the emperor has specially hosted a banquet to welcome the King of Chu, the Princess, and General Hu Wei. Isn't it a bit impolite for you to discuss the private affairs of court ministers at the palace banquet?" Nan Lan was also a smart woman. She found an excuse in a blink of an eye and wanted to help Prime Minister Wan to block the difficult situation that Nan Yijun was facing at the moment!

However, Prime Minister Wan never thought that Nan Yijun would actually talk about his wife in front of Emperor Feng Jing!

Although he was angry in his heart because of Nan Yijun's behavior, there was no ripple in his eyes. He sat there with a calm expression and did not answer Nan Yijun's questions!

After all, Nanxun and Western Chu had enjoyed a harmonious relationship over the years, with intermarriage not only between them but also between them. Could it be that a prime minister of his country couldn't marry a woman from Western Chu? It was truly amusing that Nan Yijun brought this up!

Besides, among these ministers present, apart from Emperor Feng Jing, how many of them didn't have concubines from Western Chu? I'm afraid even Nan Yijun himself has a few beauties from Western Chu hidden away!

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Wan's expression became more calm, his eyes were clear, and he was not afraid at all of the difficult problems posed by Nan Yijun this time!

Nan Yijun, facing Nan Lan's accusations, merely suppressed his smile, a hint of chill emanating from his slightly pursed lips. Seeing that Prime Minister Wan was so fearless, he continued, "Princess, why are you so anxious to answer for Prime Minister Wan? I'm just curious! What was the reason that made Prime Minister Wan divorce his previous wife and marry his current one? Madam Wan must be virtuous and kind, which is why she caught Prime Minister Wan's eye!"

There was something hidden in Nan Yijun's words, but it was so obvious. Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang were so smart that they naturally discovered the strangeness in it!

After all, in the eyes of Nanxunren, it is not surprising to keep a few concubines from Xichu, but if he divorces his original wife and marries a woman from Xichu as his wife, that would make people a little curious!

Is it because the woman is wealthy, or beautiful, or is it because she can bring greater benefits and power to Prime Minister Wan?

And what does Prime Minister Wan lack? A prime minister has power and money in his hands, and is surrounded by beautiful women!

For a moment, Yun Qianmeng suddenly thought of a possibility and slowly turned her gaze to Prime Minister Wan. This was the first time she observed this man's appearance so carefully tonight. Although he had entered middle age, he had an elegant appearance. He was not short, dark and thin like most people from Nanxun. His tall and slender figure and fair skin immediately made him an elegant man, and the romantic charm revealed between his eyebrows made him a suave and handsome man!

I believe that the children born to such a man will definitely be outstanding in appearance!

Prime Minister Wan didn't want to pay attention to Nan Yijun's provocation, but suddenly felt two very shallow but scrutinizing gazes coming from the opposite table, which made him immediately look up and follow the gazes, but he only saw the Princess of Chu's smiling eyes sweeping over him, and then she whispered with the King of Chu beside her!

"What? Can't I marry a woman from Western Chu as my principal wife? Hasn't Your Highness known about this for a long time? Why are you bringing it up today as if it were a new thing to tease me? Does Your Highness think that I am so easy to tease?" Yun Qianmeng's gaze made Prime Minister Wan's heart tighten slightly. He didn't understand what the always smiling Princess Chu was thinking. The witty and clever answers given by the Prince and his wife to Nan Yijun just now made Prime Minister Wan immediately alert. He immediately spoke up to change the subject, not wanting everyone's eyes to stay on him all the time!

"Father, are you tired?" At this moment, Nan Hongye suddenly spoke!

Upon hearing this, Nan Yijun and Prime Minister Wan immediately stopped arguing and looked in the direction of Emperor Feng Jing. They saw that Emperor Feng Jing, whose face was already very bad, had gradually turned blue, and he was leaning on the dragon throne with an extremely tired look. Nan Lan and Nan Hongye were kneeling beside Emperor Feng Jing with worried faces, but they were afraid of hurting Emperor Feng Jing and did not dare to touch his body!

"Be good, father is fine! Prince Chu, Princess, I'm not feeling well, so I'll go back and rest first!" Emperor Feng Jing comforted his two children with all his might, then apologized to Chu Feiyang, and then slowly walked back to the harem with the support of the imperial physician who was accompanying him!

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Highness and Princess!" After Emperor Feng Jing left, Nan Yijun entertained Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng as the regent!

Even Princess Nan Lan and Prince Nan Hongye did not raise any objection to this arrogant attitude, but the hatred in their eyes was obvious!

"Since the emperor is not feeling well, the king and the princess will not disturb him! Besides, we are in a hurry to travel today, and we have important matters to discuss tomorrow, so it would be better for us to go back and rest!" However, Chu Feiyang withdrew his gaze from the thin figure of Emperor Feng Jing, and then stood up with Yun Qianmeng and spoke slowly!

Emperor Feng Jing's sudden departure seemed to be due to physical discomfort, but I'm afraid he was intentionally trying to find out Chu Feiyang's attitude!

If I stay and continue to attend the palace banquet, then Nan Yijun will be the one who takes the lead in the palace banquet. I am afraid that Emperor Feng Jing will regard me as being in the same camp as Nan Yijun!

However, Chu Feiyang was in no mood to cooperate with Emperor Feng Jing in such a boring trick, and Yun Qianmeng was indeed showing signs of fatigue at this time, so naturally he put his beloved wife first!

"In that case, I will not force you three to stay!" Nan Yijun saw that Chu Feiyang had already seen through Emperor Feng Jing's tactics and plans, so he did not keep them and personally led the three of them out of the hall!

"Wait a minute!" Unexpectedly, the voice of Princess Nanlan came from behind!

She asked the palace maids to take Nan Hongye back to the harem, and she herself led the palace maids and hurried over. Looking at Yun Qianmeng in front of her, she smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, do you mind if Lan'er escorts the prince and princess out of the palace?"

Nan Yijun smiled indifferently, then made a gesture of invitation and walked out of the hall with Chu Feiyang!

Nan Lan followed Yun Qianmeng and said with a smile, "The King of Chu will discuss state affairs next. If the Princess feels bored, she can come to the palace. Lan'er will do her best to be a good host!"

Seeing her intent on trying to please her, Yun Qianmeng smiled, then wisely declined. "Thank you, Princess, for your kindness. I don't have many hobbies, but I can sit still when I have nothing to do. A book can easily kill a whole day! And since you are so busy, how can I bother you?"

The more important point is that if Yun Qianmeng went into the palace alone and something happened, Chu Feiyang would probably lose his negotiating position. Yun Qianmeng would never do anything to let Chu Feiyang be controlled by others!

But Nan Lan refused to give up. The smile on her face was kind and innocent. She even moved closer to Yun Qianmeng and said softly, "With your intelligence, how could you not see through Ye'er and me? And now that you haven't exposed us, doesn't that mean you have feelings for us?"

Hearing this, a cold light flashed across Yun Qianmeng's smiling eyes, and then she slowly spoke, "What did the princess say? How come I don't understand? However, the princess is right about one thing. I deeply feel for your predicament, and I admire your courage! But that's all. I hope the princess doesn't misunderstand me!"

Seeing Yun Qianmeng speak so frankly, a hint of surprise flashed across Nan Lan's eyes, and he even felt a little unable to see through the woman next to him. She always smiled faintly, and even just now, she was just sitting quietly at the table. But he didn't expect that nothing could escape her pair of eyes that seemed gentle but were actually sharp!

Suddenly, Nan Lan actually smiled heartily, and then said confidently, "Don't get me wrong, I thought the princess liked us siblings! But if the princess doesn't like us, I will naturally look for someone else!"

Hearing the threat and provocation in Nan Lan's words, Yun Qianmeng's expression remained unchanged. Instead, she encouraged him, "Then I wish the princess success!"

After he finished speaking, Chu Feiyang helped Yun Qianmeng get on the carriage and left the palace under the moonlight!

"It seems that the princess has returned empty-handed today!" Withdrawing his gaze from the darkness, Nan Yijun looked at Nan Lan with a sneer and spoke in a cold voice!

"Isn't it the same for Uncle Wang? We are the same!" Putting away the smile on his face, Nan Lan glanced at Nan Yijun coldly, and then led the palace maids and walked quickly back to the harem!

Inside the carriage, Yun Qianmeng was indeed nestled in Chu Feiyang's arms, feeling somewhat tired. Her eyelids occasionally lifted as she mumbled, "Feiyang, it looks like this matter is finally coming to light!"

Chu Feiyang wrapped his arms around her now soft body, allowing her to lean more comfortably against him. His thin lips curled up slightly after hearing her mumbling, and he whispered back, "They just couldn't help but say it out loud! It seems the internal strife in Nanxun is no simpler than Xichu's. A mere princess and prince can actually stir up so much trouble!"

"I'm afraid their target has shifted to you!" Thinking of Princess Nanlan's declaration just now, Yun Qianmeng smiled foolishly, closed her eyes, rubbed her cheek against the clothes on Chu Feiyang's chest, and then fell asleep peacefully!

Hearing Yun Qianmeng's teasing, Chu Feiyang shook his head and smiled, then took the cloak beside him and gently covered her with it...