After Su Juan left, Liu Miaoqing fell on the stone chair and looked at the remaining dishes on the table. She couldn't understand why His Majesty hesitated so much and finally chose Song Qianfan.

After knowing each other for so many years, she knew Song Qianfan's personality very well. Once Song Qianfan ascended the throne, he would eliminate all those who were not good for him, not to mention those who had been at odds with him in the past...

Liu Miaoqing didn't smile at all and looked at the maid next to her, "Is my father back?"

"The master just came back and should be in the study now..."

Liu Miaoqing quickly stood up and walked out of the yard. It could be King Han, King Jing, or even King Heng, but it could not be Song Qianfan.

This matter needs to be discussed carefully with my father.

...

In a blink of an eye, it was Princess Jing's birthday. The palace only invited some families who had a close personal relationship with Princess Jing, but for some reason, there were many uninvited guests.

Among them was a girl from a distant relative of Princess Jing, who had been living in the palace for several days.

Dong Dong was dressing Su Juan and couldn't help complaining, "Master, that cousin said she came to give the princess a birthday gift. In my opinion, she wants to live in the palace for a long time!"

These days, the master was busy at the Ministry of Revenue and had not met that cousin. He didn't know that the cousin almost treated the palace as her own home.

Su Juan was still a little sleepy at the moment, yawned and said lazily, "You don't like it?"

Dong Dong pouted, "I don't like it. That cousin is always pestering the prince. The prince has been treating you badly to begin with, and now there's another cousin. How can this be a birthday celebration?"

[Obviously, she is here to find a rich husband? ]

Su Juan completed the second half of Dongdong's sentence in her heart.

Dong Dong was indignant, "Master, we must be careful and not let that cousin get what she wants!"

Su Juan smiled without saying anything, then she narrowed her eyes when she thought about this cousin. Dong Dong didn't like this cousin, but she, Su Juan, did.

She likes anyone who can make Song Qianfan fall.

...

The Prince Jing's Mansion was particularly lively today. When Liu Miaoqing arrived, she saw that Su Juan was wearing a red and white outfit, which was quite eye-catching. It seemed that this was the first time that Su Juan wore such brightly colored clothes.

"Ajuan, you look really good today."

Su Juan had a stern face, and the temper caused by Liu Miaoqing's exploitation had not yet dissipated. He took a step back, distanced himself from her, and snorted, "Su Juan knows that he is not even one ten-thousandth as good as Miss Liu, so he cannot bear the praise from Miss Liu."

[Heh, I'm not easily influenced. Don't think I'll forgive you just because you praise me!]

Liu Miaoqing coughed twice, then moved closer to Su Juan and softened her tone, "Juan, I heard that the new restaurant on East Street has some good signature dishes. Would you like to accompany me to try them tomorrow?"

She knew how much Su Juan liked the food in that restaurant, and she even kept thinking about it when she met the emperor.

As Liu Miaoqing spoke, she pinched the corner of Su Juan's clothes and shook it, "Juan, I was wrong before, please forgive me and don't hold it against me."

"You can punish me however you want. I was wrong. Just have a meal with me. It's okay if you don't forgive me."

"At least say something to me..."

When had Liu Miaoqing ever spoken to anyone like this? Her face felt slightly hot.

Su Juan, however, still had a stern face and was unmoved. "No need. I am not familiar with Miss Liu. If Miss Liu wants to have a meal, please invite someone else. I, Su Juan, don't have that blessing."

Having said that, he strode away, leaving Liu Miaoqing far behind. His back looked as heartless as it could be.

But the voice coming from the wind revealed her true thoughts...

[Was she just acting like a spoiled brat with me? ]

[Wow, how can someone be so awkward and cute when acting like a spoiled child! ]

[It was a close call. I almost forgave her. Huh, Su Juan, you need to calm down. Don't be so easily bewitched by this scheming woman. You need to hold on.]

[Besides, it’s just a meal, who would she send?! ]

[......Although it is a newly opened restaurant on East Street, the taste and price are both excellent......]

[At least two meals, right? ]

Those around who could hear Su Juan's inner thoughts all focused their eyes on the two of them.

Liu Miaoqing coughed lightly, her ears burning, and she quickly caught up with Su Juan, continuing to coax her, "Juan, can I treat you to three meals?"

Princess Jing covered her lips and smiled, her daughter-in-law was truly simple and lovely.

Countess Shengping was also laughing, "Princess Jing, you have a great daughter-in-law. I just hope that my son Xuan can find someone like the Crown Prince's Consort, so that our life can be more interesting."

His son is too serious and dull, so he needs someone like Su Juan.

Princess Jing smiled widely, "It's a pity that you can't find a daughter-in-law like me. There is only one such daughter-in-law in the whole Jin Dynasty."

Countess Shengping sighed, "It's a pity. If she hadn't married the prince yet, I would definitely fight for our Xuan'er..."

The girl was pretty and she liked her at first sight, and had an inexplicable familiarity with her. The key was that she had a good temper and was capable. Now she was a Yuwenlang, so why was she given to Song Qianfan?

She thought that her son was no worse than Song Qianfan.

Of course, she didn't dare say this in front of Princess Jing, and could only think about it in her heart.

The two of them often joked like this on weekdays, and Princess Jing just thought she was joking, "You, just think about it!"

Now that she's her daughter-in-law, Countess Shengping has no chance at all.

...

Su Juan and Liu Miaoqing were making a fuss when Song Qianfan, wearing a new robe, came over with big strides. He looked more energetic than usual, and a little kid with a rosy face followed behind him.

Su Juan narrowed her eyes, [It looks like she has just eaten and drunk enough. ]

Liu Miaoqing didn't understand what was going on, so she followed her gaze and saw Song Qianfan with his chest puffed out, a faint smile on his lips, and walking with a breeze, appearing to be in a good mood.

There was a girl following behind him, and I don’t know if it was because of the wind, but her face was red.

Song Qianfan glanced at Su Juan, and when he saw Liu Miaoqing, he remembered the last time he was rejected. However, the Minister of the Central Secretariat was so powerful that no matter what Liu Miaoqing thought, he was determined to get her.

But these women really don’t know what’s good for them!

Princess Jing took her seat, and cousin Liang Yin moved to sit next to Song Qianfan, taking the seat originally occupied by the Crown Prince's Consort.

This was somewhat against the rules, but the girl blushed as if she was shy, and the guests present just thought she was uncomfortable and wanted to be close to her cousin, whom she was familiar with.

Song Qianfan also handed her several pieces of cakes.

Mrs. Liu, the Earl of Shengping, looked at this scene and shook her head. It seemed that the prince was really confused.

Everyone's eyes fell on this cousin girl. Princess Jing's smile faded a lot and she was obviously unhappy.

But Liang Yin, immersed in Song Qianfan's considerate care, did not notice these. She was proud in her heart. So what if she was the Crown Prince's Consort? Brother Qianfan was still in her hands.

When she raised her head, she met the gaze of Su Juan who was sitting at the next table.

Liang Yin explained in a soft and low voice for Song Qianfan, "Cousin, my cousin asked me to sit here because I was shy. Yin'er took your seat unintentionally. Please don't be angry and don't blame me."

Song Qianfan frowned, "Why should she be angry? Just sit there and ignore her."

Liang Yin's eyes were filled with smiles, and she said softly and considerately, "No, it's against the rules..."

Su Juan smiled and spoke for Song Qianfan, "It's okay, just sit down and be happy."

Song Qianfan snorted in his heart, thinking he was quite sensible.

[Look at this little girl, she's so cute. Song Qiangou likes girls with delicate and soft bodies. Tsk.]

Song Qianfan: “?”

[How does that saying go... a bitch and a dog will be together forever.]

With a "poof", someone couldn't help but burst out laughing.