Chapter 22 Reunion, Gently Touching the Woman's Cheek

Xia Yuan'er was allowed to stay temporarily at the villa, while Ling Yuanyuan returned to the princess's residence.

When we arrived.

The servants and maids in the mansion all bowed to her, and Ling Yuanyuan excitedly spun around, saying, "Being a princess is so well treated!"

As Ling Yuanyuan walked to the front of the corridor, she suddenly remembered something.

She pulled Zixun, who was standing next to her.

"Where is Jing Xuanyue's room?"

Zi Xun was stunned.

Didn't the princess have a falling out with him before?

Zi Xun dared not probe the princess's thoughts and could only nod: "I will send someone to invite him over to serve you."

Ling Yuanyuan: "?"

Ling Yuanyuan quickly waved her hand, saying that wasn't what she meant.

He and Zixun went to Jing Xuanyue's room together, and also invited a lot of servants.

Jing Xuan Yue doesn't seem to be back tonight. The dormitory is empty, and the bedding is completely cold.

Zi Xun was somewhat puzzled.

Ling Yuanyuan raised her hand, signaling them to pack up all of Jing Xuanyue's belongings and throw them out of the princess's residence.

He met Shang Zixun's questioning gaze.

Ling Yuanyuan lazily opened her mouth: "It's bad luck to see this."

Zi Xun clasped his hands in a fist salute and stepped forward to help everyone tidy up.

Ling Yuanyuan stood at the door.

He wished he could just drive an excavator and raze Jing Xuanyue's room to the ground right then and there.

It's a pity there are no excavators.

Once they had all thrown away most of their belongings, Ling Yuanyuan gave the order: "Jing Xuanyue is forbidden from entering or leaving the Princess's residence from now on. Anyone who disobeys this princess's order will suffer the consequences."

Everyone: "..."

The next day.

Ling Yuanyuan dressed up before heading to the imperial city.

Her lake-blue dress was exquisite, with intricate embroidery swirling in all directions.

Resembling flowers and butterflies, they were exceptionally beautiful. All the needlework was done by the best embroiderers in the capital, and even the daughters of officials who entered the palace at the same time were somewhat envious.

The eldest princess did not summon Princess Daiyuan alone.

Naturally, other girls accompanied them.

But Ling Yuanyuan frowned when she saw Xia Wan'er's sedan chair. Xiahou truly doted on this legitimate daughter.

Thinking this, Ling Yuanyuan got out of the sedan chair.

His gaze paused when he saw Xia Yuan'er, who was getting out of the sedan chair at the same time as Xia Wan'er.

"Isn't she in my villa?" Ling Yuanyuan asked the maid.

The maid Lianhua looked up and said, "Princess, Guard Zixun said that people from the Xiahou residence went to pick up Miss Yuan'er this morning. It seems that they wanted her to come to the palace to broaden her horizons, and they will send her back to her villa afterwards."

Ling Yuanyuan remained silent.

Could Xiahou really be so kind? Could it be that she stood up for Xia Yuan'er last night, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion has started to reflect on their actions?

Ling Yuanyuan did not linger any longer and went into the palace first.

The rumored eldest princess had a violent temper and hated waiting. As Princess Daiyuan's aunt, the eldest princess was even more disappointed in Daiyuan.

The group arrived at the Imperial Garden.

Princess Chang sat on a cool chair in the pavilion, with delicacies and snacks from the imperial kitchen laid out in front of her.

Ling Yuanyuan met the Princess's gaze.

She was dressed even more elegantly than Ling Yuanyuan; the gold hairpin on her head alone gleamed in the sunlight. Ling Yuanyuan cautiously sized her up, preparing to feign death and hide in the crowd.

"Daiyuan, come here," the eldest princess said.

Ling Yuanyuan looked over, feeling depressed.

He then walked out of the crowd.

"Your aunt hasn't seen you in a long time, but she has heard a lot about your romantic affairs."

The eldest princess spoke naturally.

However, one could clearly sense a certain seriousness in Ling Yuanyuan's words.

She lowered her head.

"Why are you standing? Sit down." The princess took Ling Yuanyuan's hand and smiled.

Ling Yuanyuan obediently sat down. Before two seconds had passed, the Princess patted her on the back.

"Sit up straight! A princess of your stature shouldn't be sitting like this. What kind of behavior is this?"

really.

The princess's burning gaze seemed to want to roast Ling Yuanyuan over a fire.

Ling Yuanyuan took a deep breath.

Sit up straight.

She turned her head and looked at the women who were bowing and had not yet been invited to sit down by the princess.

But the eldest princess seemed to completely ignore them.

Perhaps it's just a habit.

Ling Yuanyuan cleared her throat and glanced at Xia Yuan'er, who was looking down and seemed a little dizzy. Then she took the princess's hand, "Aunt, what about them?"

Hearing Ling Yuanyuan's words.

The eldest princess then slightly raised her head.

"Please sit down."

The eldest princess spoke calmly.

"Thank you, Princess."

The women bowed.

After being lectured by the Eldest Princess all morning, Ling Yuanyuan felt annoyed for Princess Daiyuan. She picked up a piece of candied fruit from the table, took a couple of bites, and finally saw through the Eldest Princess's true intentions.

In recent years, relations between North Mo and East Yeon have not been good.

In order to maintain peace between the two countries, Dongyuan proposed a marriage alliance. The prerequisite was that the princess of Beimo be the most noble princess.

Looking around, the princesses had already chosen their husbands. Only Princess Daiyuan, with her terrible reputation, remained unmarried to this day.

Ling Yuanyuan: "..."

I really will thank you.

Princess Daiyuan's original intention in bringing Daiyuan to the palace this time was to have her relearn the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

The other women were invited to be her study companions because their parents held high positions of power in the court. In the past, as a princess, she was spoiled and arrogant, which was not a problem.

But now it concerns peace between the two countries.

The eldest princess decided to personally raise Ling Yuanyuan properly.

Ling Yuanyuan took a deep breath.

This plot about foot binding is truly despicable. Women should be able to learn whatever they want; why should it be for the sake of men?

Ling Yuanyuan bowed to the Princess.

She could only stay in the palace that the princess had arranged for her to stay in advance.

If there's one good thing about this vast palace, it's probably the delicious food prepared by the royal chefs.

For lunch alone, there were more than two hundred different dishes.

Ling Yuanyuan packed some things and asked the palace maid Xia Yuan'er where she lived.

Of the girls who were sent there, the eldest princess selected a few.

As Ling Yuanyuan's study companion.

Xia Yuan'er's place was indeed far inferior to Ling Yuanyuan's palace.

But Xia Yuan'er was very satisfied.

She slept in the woodshed at the Xia family's house.

Seeing Ling Yuanyuan approaching, Xia Yuan'er quickly got up.

Ling Yuanyuan took out a bunch of delicious food from her arms.

Sharing with great joy.

"Look, these were all made by the imperial chefs. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come and have a taste."

The woman in front of me had delicate features.

Her red lips parted slightly, her tone revealing a hint of frankness.

Startled, Xia Yuan'er's expression changed. She slowly accepted it, feeling a warmth in her heart.

Princess Daiyuan was actually thinking of her.

"Thank you," Xia Yuan'er said.

Ling Yuanyuan shrugged.

If it weren't for that scoundrel Xuan Yue Xian Jun, she would actually be very happy to become friends with the female lead.

After all, the female lead knew nothing.

The original owner and the female lead were merely characters in this novel, existing only to revolve around the male lead.

The female protagonist vanished for love.

The original owner was willing to become a substitute for love.

Thinking of this, Ling Yuanyuan couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

Without love, there is no God.

In the days that followed, Ling Yuanyuan had to study those incredibly boring lessons every day.

The game has begun.

Where should the chess piece be placed?

Ling Yuanyuan crossed her arms and looked at her teacher with a face full of despair.

"I wonder if the princess can learn it?" the old man sighed.

ask.

Ling Yuanyuan shook her head.

She didn't understand the game of chess at all.

"So what has the princess learned these past few days?" the man struggled to ask.

Ling Yuanyuan: "Sir, do you know how to play Ludo? I'd like to invite a few more girls to play with you; it would be so much fun."

gentlemen:"……"

The eldest princess was even more "amazed" by Ling Yuanyuan's actions.

I've heard that Princess Daiyuan snapped the strings of her zither while playing, drove her chess teacher away in a huff, wrote calligraphy that no one could understand, and her paintings were even more appalling.

Ling Yuanyuan claimed innocence.

Xia Yuan'er stood to the side, unable to contain her worry.

The eldest princess has come this time.

I'm afraid I'll be held accountable.

Unexpected.

The princess was only angry for a moment and didn't ask Ling Yuanyuan to learn those things again. She reached out and patted Ling Yuanyuan's shoulder helplessly.

"Your aunt knows you can't concentrate on your studies."

Ling Yuanyuan nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

The princess lowered her eyes, "Is it because your male favorites aren't here?"

Ling Yuanyuan continued to nod.

The eldest princess said, "You can't concentrate on your studies without them, can you? Well, your aunt has already sent people to bring your favorite male favorites into the palace. Then you'll be able to study properly."

Ling Yuanyuan was about to nod.

Wait? ? ? ? ?

What male concubine?

Looking at the eldest princess in surprise, Ling Yuanyuan then noticed what the eldest princess had said.

She waved her hands in a panic.

He immediately tried to deny it.

"Princess, Princess Daiyuan, they have arrived," a young eunuch reported.

A thousand alpacas galloped through my mind.

Ling Yuanyuan immediately grabbed Xia Yuan'er's hand and tried to run away.

They were stopped by the eldest princess.

"Your aunt has heard about your affair with this male lover. Your aunt isn't a conservative person. However, you still need to have some self-control. How can you be so impatient?"

"If we go to marry him later, we must not let Prince Dongyuan know."

"..."

What's the rush?

She was going to hide Xia Yuan'er away.

Having spent time with Ling Yuanyuan, Xia Yuan'er has been able to roughly understand Ling Yuanyuan's emotions.

She hesitated for a moment.

He spoke slowly, "Princess, are you trying to hide?"

Ling Yuanyuan nodded, "Yes."

Xia Yuan'er didn't ask any questions and, led by Ling Yuanyuan, quickly walked away in the opposite direction. The two of them moved through the palace. The palace servants nearby, seeing that it was Princess Daiyuan, all made way for her.

Just as Ling Yuanyuan was getting further and further away from the school.

One moment of carelessness.

I bumped into the person in front of me.

"Princess, be careful." Xia Yuan'er followed behind Ling Yuanyuan.

His expression tightened, and his tone became worried.

Ling Yuanyuan's nose stung from the impact, and she touched it. Who was it, wearing such tough armor?

When their eyes met, Ling Yuanyuan felt as if an electric current surged through her body.

Looking at the familiar, gentle face before her, her heart was filled with joy.

It truly has come to a standstill.

His identity in the mortal realm this time is that of the legendary General Shen.

He saw the girl who had bumped into him, muttering curses. He stopped chuckling and found her again.

"General, are you alright?"

The guard standing next to Shen Zhi quickly spoke up.

Just as I was about to accuse someone of being blind.

Upon realizing it was a princess, they quickly fell silent.

"It's nothing."

The mouth fell silent.

Ling Yuanyuan pouted: "You're alright, but my perfectly straight nose, a masterpiece by Michelangelo, was almost damaged."

Xia Yuan'er's eyes widened.

"Open...open what?" Xia Yuan'er stammered.

Shen Zhi appeared aloof, but his eyes held a smile.

His gaze fell on Ling Yuanyuan. Indeed, it was quite a pretty nose. He casually raised his hand, making an intimate contact that even Ling Yuanyuan didn't realize.

It's probably from years of fighting. The man's fingers are long and slender, but the knuckles are rough.

The moment I gently touched the woman's cheek, I felt a strange sensation.

Ling Yuanyuan was stunned.

Hearing the other person laugh and say, "Then let me rub it for you?"

Ling Yuanyuan froze.

Xia Yuan'er was the first to react, and frowned.

She pulled Ling Yuanyuan aside and shielded Xia Yuan'er with her own body.

"Where did you come from, you lecherous scoundrel? She is Princess Daiyuan."

Xia Yuan'er had a cold expression.