Chapter 166: Debut
Yu Shengsheng could feel all the gazes directed at her without having to look around.
In the three years since she came to Beijing, rumors surrounding her have never stopped.
Cousin of the Su family, shot in the paddock, taught by the Queen, Princess of Nanshun, and most recently Princess Ruiyang.
Yu Shengsheng secretly laughed in her heart. Concubine Shu was still talking to her about fame. But the word fame had long been false to her.
Ruan Jing didn't shy away from it and whispered to her, "You're finally here. I feel so uncomfortable. I don't know anyone and there are so many people looking at me. Although I don't mind, I don't like being watched like a monkey."
She was honest.
Yu Shengsheng nodded: "Just ignore it."
"Come on, I'll take you there. It's over there."
As they walked forward, a light laugh was heard as they passed a table.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Yu? She was so majestic the last time we met. The Prince of Nanshun was protecting her and would beat people up if they disagreed with her. I wonder who will protect her today?"
Yu Shengsheng didn't even glance at him and just kept walking forward.
"Yu Shengsheng, I'm talking to you!"
Yu Shengsheng tilted her head and looked at him calmly, "What do you want me to do? Do you want me to bow? Sure."
"Oh, a mere princess, what's so great about her..."
"A mere princess?" Yu Shengsheng's voice turned cold. "I wonder if Miss Zhou dares to say it again in front of the emperor later?"
"you……"
Before the sound ended, a gust of wind came whistling and hit the lady hard on the back of her shoulder.
"Ah!" she exclaimed and looked back.
Kong Dezhao stood at the entrance of the temple, like a demon god.
When everyone saw it, they were immediately speechless.
It has been a while since I last saw Kong Dezhao. Actually, the time was not very long, but when Yu Shengsheng saw Kong Dezhao, she felt as if she were in another world.
Even though Kong Dezhao had injured his leg before, he was still full of vigor and pride. He was still wearing a white robe, but it was much looser and his cheeks were much thinner.
His eyes were cold and his aura was murderous, as if he was wrapped in a ball of Yin Fire. It was not as hot and scorching as before, but it could still be fatal if touched.
Yu Shengsheng didn’t know what had happened to him, but guessed it must be a major change.
She bowed as a token of gratitude.
Kong Dezhao nodded slightly, and glanced at the group of people at the women's table: "This prince is not dead yet, it is not someone else's turn to gossip about me. If I hear it again, I will knock out all my teeth!"
Su Huaiyuan was chatting with others. He hadn't been back to Beijing for a long time and had returned with achievements. Many people came over to chat with him.
The noise of the quarrel just now was not loud, so he didn't pay any attention to it. Only now that Kong Dezhao appeared did he notice it.
He hurried over to Yu Shengsheng and asked, "What's wrong?"
Yu Shengsheng shook her head, and Ruan Jing whispered a few words.
Su Huaiyuan's face darkened slightly, and he looked at Miss Zhou: "Is this how Madam Zhou taught her daughter? This general would like to ask Lord Zhou, who taught her these words, and whether she has any objection to this general?"
Madam Zhou secretly groaned and quickly stood up to apologize: "General Su, what are you talking about? It was my fault. It was really rude. Why don't you apologize to Princess Ruiyang?"
Miss Zhou's face turned pale. She endured the pain in her shoulder, bowed to Yu Shengsheng, and whispered "I'm sorry."
Su Huaiyuan snorted coldly, bowed to Kong Dezhao, and took Yu Shengsheng and Ruan Jing back to their seats.
The old lady glanced at Yu Shengsheng with an unhappy look. She really was always causing trouble wherever she went.
Ruan Jing said softly: "The prince just now is a righteous man. I heard that he is always arrogant and domineering. It can be seen that the rumors are untrue."
The old lady glanced at her coldly: "He is the prince of Nanshun, how can we talk about him casually? Be careful with your words!"
Ruan Jing was not flustered. She sat up straight and said nothing more.
Su Yanshu's eyes swept past the direction of Kong Dezhao. He heard from the prince that Madam Kong had passed away. Kong Dezhao had been praying and chanting scriptures in a temple outside the city for many days. He had wanted to leave Beijing and return to Nanshun before, but was rejected by the emperor.
It seems that I may be kept as a hostage in the future.
However, even as a hostage, Nanshun's power continued unabated and the court could do nothing about Kong Dezhao. They had to keep him in Beijing and feed, coax and provide for him.
Su Yanshu's mind was racing. Perhaps... he could still find a breakthrough in Kong Dezhao. Judging from his expression just now, he had not given up on Yu Shengsheng yet.
There was a commotion outside, and someone sang: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
Everyone stood up quickly. Yu Shengsheng turned around and saw the prince walking slowly towards them with a smile on his face, a golden crown on his head and a prince's robe on his body.
The little palace maid following behind him pushed Su Zhiyi.
Everyone greeted him, and the prince smiled and said, "Everyone, please stand up. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so there is no need to be formal."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
They all stood up, turned their eyes to Su Zhiyi, pretended to be calm, but they were all confused.
Su Zhiyi noticed everyone's gazes and her fingers trembled slightly with excitement. She had never felt so glorious in her life!
Even if she returned to the capital, entered the palace to meet the emperor, and was conferred the title of princess, it would not be even a fraction of what she is experiencing now.
The prince, she must get it!
She is the only one who can be the Crown Princess!
The prince waved his hand, and the little palace maid pushed Su Zhiyi to the Su family's seat.
Yu Shengsheng clearly saw the fanaticism in Su Zhiyi's eyes. It seemed that her target was indeed the prince.
Su Zhiyi was all smiles, her blushing face showing her joy.
The old lady couldn't hide the smile and eagerness in her eyes: "Zhiyi, why did the prince bring you along?"
Su Zhiyi smiled lightly: "Grandma, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that his granddaughter has difficulty walking, and he just happened to be coming too, so he is not in a hurry, so he will come with his granddaughter."
“You were…”
"Grandma," Su Yanshu suddenly said, "With so many people here, it's better not to ask, so as to avoid misunderstandings and not being nice to Zhiyi."
The old lady opened her mouth and closed it again.
Su Zhiyi's eyes flashed with disdain. What's wrong with that? She wanted others to talk about her, envy her, and think that she was the best choice for the Crown Princess.
Su Yanshu clenched his hands under the table, how could he not see it?
No, no, this can't go on.
We have to find a way.
Just as they were all thinking about their own things, they heard a loud singing and the emperor, empress, and concubines from the palace arrived.
Everyone stood up again and knelt to greet him.
The emperor was in a good mood today. He stood up and sat alone on the middle throne.
The Queen was on his left, her seat at a lower level than his.
The seat on the right is vacant.
Slightly below is Imperial Concubine Shu, and the other concubines are all below the steps.
A team of Red Dragon Guards came with the emperor.
Fu Qingyin was among them.
The emperor waved his hand and pointed to the right: "Qing Yin, sit down."
Fu Qingyin did not refuse. He bowed to express his gratitude and sat down calmly.
Yu Shengsheng thought to herself, I had heard that Fu Qingyin had a special status in front of the emperor, and after seeing him today, it was indeed true.
The crown prince sits at the head of all the ministers, and there is an empty seat opposite him.
Fu Qingyin asked casually: "Your Majesty, that position is..."
The emperor sighed softly: "That is Li'er's seat."
"It is my regret that she cannot return to the court during the festive season."
Fu Qingyin raised his eyebrows and said, "Who advised the emperor to do this? He should be executed!"
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