Chapter 326: In the end, I, the King, will continue.
"My cousin has put a lot of thought into this, so as her older sister, I naturally can't fall behind."
This concerns both the Si and Yuan families; I know what I'm doing, so I'm at ease.
After saying that, Si Yuzhu stood up and stepped back, her face calm and composed, showing no sign of distress.
The Si family has a century-old tradition of scholarship, with poetry and etiquette passed down through generations. The virtues of humility, composure, and humility are ingrained in her very being.
Even amidst the attention of the crowd, she walked with light and steady steps, displaying the demeanor of a legitimate daughter of the Si family.
Yuan Siyin watched her figure disappear around the corner before turning her gaze away, lowering her beautiful phoenix eyes and listlessly playing with her wine cup.
To be honest, she wasn't worried that Si Yuzhu couldn't handle it; she was mainly worried that the princelings would resort to any means to form cliques.
However... if today's banquet was truly orchestrated by the Crown Prince's people, it would be rather strange.
Putting aside everything else, anyone who is on the Crown Prince's side would not invite Yu Shiyan.
Could it be that they're supporting the Eighth Prince?
However, the Eighth Prince is relatively young, and even if he has supporters, they are few and far between.
Yuan Siyin's head ached from thinking, so she simply stopped thinking. Just then, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, so she closed her eyes slightly and took a nap, maintaining the position of propping her head up while waiting for Si Yuzhu to return.
Yu Shiyan had only been away from her for a short while when he heard shallow breathing beside him. He looked and saw that she had fallen asleep. Her body was slumped over in a daze, and he was quick to catch her and support her face so that she didn't fall straight down.
But then she murmured restlessly, "Dog Yu Shiyan... don't bully me..."
Yu Shiyan helplessly freed his hand and gently flicked her forehead, "You'll get what's coming to you."
It's less of a flick and more of a light touch; I didn't really put any force into it. "Light touch" would be a more accurate word.
"Those two are utterly shameless!"
The maid turned her head away and snorted, clearly disapproving: "If the princess wants to recruit Prince Mu for her own use, she can simply ask the emperor of the Central Plains for permission. Why go to such lengths?"
“You’re wrong about one thing. This princess doesn’t intend to take him under her wing.”
"So, what does the princess intend to...?"
"I intend to take your place; first, I will attack your people, then your hearts."
The maid couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "But when you came, didn't you say..."
Nalan Yujie smiled, tilting her chin slightly and looking at her with her head tilted: "Naturally, I changed my mind at the last minute. Look, how much does this princess resemble her?"
The maid swallowed hard and nodded, saying, "It's not quite the same, but it's about 70-80% similar in appearance."
Nalan Yujie withdrew her gaze and continued to stare intently at Yuan Siyin, as if trying to memorize her every move.
Unknown to outsiders, the princess of the northern frontier possessed a special skill from a young age: she could imitate a person's demeanor and mannerisms perfectly in a short time. It was easy to mistake her for someone just by looking at her from behind or by having her face covered by a veil or hat.
Si Yuzhu returned not long after she left. Seeing Yuan Siyin curled up in Yu Shiyan's arms with her eyes closed as if she were fast asleep, she was momentarily stunned. "Prince Mu, this is... I'm afraid it's inappropriate."
What's wrong with it?
"Men and women should not touch each other. Although my cousin Siyin has come of age, she is not yet engaged. It would be bad if word got out."
"It's alright. Even if her reputation is ruined, I will take care of her. No one else needs to worry about her."
Yu Shiyan still remembered the incident where Yu Zhu, the superior of the Qi family, poisoned him. Although Yuan Siyin said that he was fine, he still felt a little resentful.
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