Chapter 49: Like a Perfect Match
Zhu Wenqin was startled by Jing Siye's sudden question, and then answered hesitantly:
"Your Highness, Qin'er just admired him before. I heard that Mr. Bai is not only good-looking, but also a great musician. It's not easy to see him, so I'm a little curious."
He said it calmly, as if it was just a casual remark, but his heart was already in turmoil. Zhu Wenqin secretly regretted in her heart:
[What a pity, such a good opportunity,]
[Mr. Bai is not something that most people can invite out.] 】
[Under the current circumstances, we cannot go directly to Yuxiangyuan. If the prince finds out, he will definitely be furious. 】
[What a pity…]
The corners of Jing Siye's mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.
He deliberately slowed down his tone, with a hint of temptation in his voice:
"Qin'er, do you want to meet Mr. Bai?"
When Zhu Wenqin heard this, his eyes lit up immediately and he nodded quickly:
"Uh-huh!"
Seeing this, Jing Siye couldn't help but laugh in his heart, but he still maintained a calm expression on his face.
He leaned forward slightly, leaned close to Zhu Wenqin's ear, and whispered:
"Then what conditions can Qin'er offer me in exchange? If the conditions are suitable, I will take you with me."
When Zhu Wenqin heard that there was a play, he immediately asked excitedly:
"Okay, what conditions would you like to propose?"
There was a sly look in Jing Siye's eyes, and his tone was a little mysterious:
"I'll tell you when I get back."
Zhu Wenqin didn't think much about it at the moment, and nodded in agreement:
“Okay, okay!”
When Jing Siye saw Zhu Wenqin agreed so readily, a hint of triumphant smile flashed in his eyes.
He turned his head and looked at Wang Zhiyan who was standing beside him.
"If Qin'er wants to go, I will take him with me. You can leave first. Qin'er needs to get ready."
When Wang Zhiyan heard Jing Siye's words, she could no longer maintain the smile on her face. King Zhaonan, who always kept his word, actually changed his mind just because of a few words from this little bitch.
She clenched her handkerchief tightly, her nails almost digging into her palm, but she soon thought:
The fact that Jing Siye likes men has not been made public yet. As long as he walked into the Shangshu Mansion with him, others would think that the prince went there just to save his face.
Thinking of this, Wang Zhiyan's mood calmed down a little.
She lowered her head, her voice still tender: "Yes, Your Majesty, Zhiyan will take her leave."
After saying that, she turned and left the study.
In the study, Zhu Wenqin heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Wang Zhiyan leave, and then looked at Jing Siye excitedly:
"My Lord, when do we set out?"
Jing Siye looked at his impatient look and couldn't help but laugh.
He reached out and rubbed Zhu Wenqin's hair, with a bit of pampering in his tone:
"What's the hurry? Go change your clothes first. I'll have someone prepare the car.
When they arrived at the bedroom, Qi Feng brought some clothes for her to change into. Zhu Wenqin took a closer look and found that it was a lotus-colored silk dress.
He was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Jing Siye, with a hint of uncertainty in his tone:
"My Lord, is this for Qin'er to wear?"
Jing Siye nodded, his expression calm:
"Well, Qin'er is going to the Shangshu Mansion today. There are many people there. I am afraid that if I run into someone who recognizes you as General Li's nephew, I can only let Qin'er down to avoid trouble."
Although Zhu Wenqin was somewhat reluctant, she finally nodded in order to get a glimpse of the top performer.
"All right."
He took the skirt, turned around and walked into the inner room.
Not long after, Zhu Wenqin changed into women's clothes and slowly walked out from the inner room.
The hem of his skirt swayed gently with his steps, and the ribbon around his waist outlined his slender waist.
His long hair was simply tied up, with a few strands falling by his ears, making his face look even more delicate.
Jing Siye was originally sitting at the table drinking tea. When he heard footsteps and looked up, he was stunned.
His gaze rested on Zhu Wenqin, his eyes full of amazement, and he thought to himself: This is the most beautiful woman in the capital!
Zhu Wenqin felt uneasy when she saw Jing Siye staring at her. She lowered her head to look at her outfit and asked in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, isn't it strange that Qin'er is like this?"
Jing Siye came back to his senses, walked up to Zhu Wenqin, reached out and gently lifted his chin, his eyes gentle and focused:
"Qin Er looks more beautiful than anyone else in this dress."
Zhu Wenqin then straightened his back and said confidently:
"That's right. I am also a well-known handsome man in Yancheng."
Jing Siye chuckled and let go of his hand, with a hint of doting in his tone:
"Yes, yes, Qin'er is the most beautiful. But, Qin'er, remember not to reveal the truth."
Zhu Wenqin nodded, "Yes, don't worry, Your Majesty."
Jing Siye nodded with satisfaction, turned around and instructed Qi Feng:
"Get the car ready, it's time for us to leave."
Several people arrived at the gate of the palace together, and Wang Zhiyan had been waiting there for a long time.
She was wearing a gorgeous dress and had exquisite makeup, obviously she had dressed up carefully.
She originally thought that she would be the most dazzling person in the audience tonight. However, when she saw the "woman" following Jing Siye, she was stunned for a moment.
The "woman" had a face as delicate as a fairy in a painting.
Wang Zhiyan took a closer look and her heart was suddenly filled with shock - it was clearly Zhu Wenqin!
He looks so handsome in women's clothes, even more eye-catching than me!
Wang Zhiyan's expression suddenly turned ugly, and she felt shocked and angry:
Is Zhu Wenqin trying to steal my limelight? Besides, His Majesty bringing such a "woman" with him, isn't this just a slap in my face?
She was filled with resentment, but could do nothing about it. I just shamelessly begged Jing Siye to attend the birthday party. I can't go back on my word now, can I?
She suppressed her anger and forced a smile on her face:
"Your Majesty, please get in the car."
Jing Siye glanced at her and said calmly, "This is my... distant cousin. She is going to the Shangshu Mansion with me today. You'd better keep your mouth shut."
Wang Zhiyan's heart was in turmoil but she didn't dare to show it. She pretended to be calm and said:
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The carriage soon arrived at the Shangshu Mansion. Jing Siye got off the carriage first, then turned around and helped Zhu Wenqin get off.
Minister Wang stood in front of the mansion gate, looking at the scene in front of him with complicated eyes.
He took a deep breath, tried to suppress his unhappiness, put on a proper smile, and walked forward to greet Jing Siye:
"Your Majesty has condescended to come and make my humble home more beautiful. I am truly honored."
Jing Siye nodded slightly, took Zhu Wenqin's hand, and slowly walked into the main hall.
The two of them standing together looked like a perfect couple, attracting the attention of the guests around them.
His daughter Wang Zhiyan followed behind the two of them. Although she had a smile on her face, she could not hide the disappointment and unwillingness in her eyes.
Shangshu Wang felt mixed emotions and sighed secretly:
I had advised Zhiyan not to be too confident a long time ago. Jing Siye is a fickle person and might bring disaster upon himself.
Nahe Zhi lost her mother in childhood and was spoiled by him so much that she became extremely willful. He could not resist her pestering and finally agreed to bring it up in front of the emperor.
Now, he has to watch his daughter suffer but he can't do anything about it. After all, Jing Siye's status and position are there.
He approached Wang Zhiyan and saw that her face was pale and her eyes were full of grievances. He felt a pain in his heart and whispered:
"Zhiyan, there are many guests today, please be patient and don't lose your manners."
Wang Zhiyan bit her lip and replied in a low voice: "Don't worry, father. I understand."
Minister Wang nodded, but he still felt uneasy.
He knew that with Wang Zhiyan's personality, she would find it difficult to swallow this.
However, he had no time to think about too much at this moment and could only deal with the current situation first.
At this moment, there was another noise outside the mansion gate. Minister Wang looked up and saw a gorgeous carriage slowly stop, the curtain opened, and a man in white was helped down from the carriage.
That person was none other than Bai Zhuo, the top performer in Yuxiangyuan.
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