Chapter 272: Inside Prince Ning's Mansion, there are many beauties
Zhao Jingheng's words came from the bottom of his heart, but Si Lianhuan felt heartbroken when she heard them.
When Zhao Jingheng said that Prince Ning was as gentle as jade and elegant, he didn't even blink, and there was no sign of guilt on his face.
But is the Prince of Ning that he described the same person that she met?
What depressed her the most was that it was very difficult for her to fight with Zhao Jingheng, and she finally got the upper hand, but this guy was taught by Song Yunchu.
Zhao Jingheng even asked her to worship Song Yunchu as her master...
Worship the devil!
Song Yunchu was already arrogant enough when they were discussing the treasure map. If she went to Song Yunchu again and showed an attitude of humbly asking for advice, wouldn't that person be so proud of himself?
She absolutely couldn't give him this face.
Even if she really liked the kung fu that Zhao Jingheng used, she would never bow her head.
"Since it is a unique skill, I will not ask King Ning for advice, lest people think I am reckless, and it may also make King Ning feel embarrassed." Si Lianhua said indifferently, "General Zhao, there is no need to mention this matter again. I am a little tired, so I will go back to the inn now."
Zhao Jingheng saw that Si Lianhuan was in a bad mood, so he didn't say anything more. He just bowed and said, "Princess, take care."
Seeing that Si Lianhuan was walking away, Zhao Jingheng came to Song Yunchu and recounted to her the conversation he had just had with Si Lianhuan.
After hearing this, Song Yunchu raised his eyebrows and patted Zhao Jingheng on the shoulder, "You did a good job today. Keep up the good work."
"But I didn't beat the princess. I think I didn't perform well today."
"It's normal to win and lose in a sparring match. At least you made the princess remember the moves."
Song Yunchu said this while looking at Si Lianhuan's receding back.
As long as Si Lianhuan is thinking about this kung fu, sooner or later he will ask her for it.
If you want Xiling Kingdom to agree to divide the treasure equally, it is naturally better to make friends with them than to make enemies with them.
After leaving the martial arts training ground, Song Yunchu went to Changle Palace.
When the banquet was over, Jun Li Luo said he wanted to take a nap, so he must have gotten up by now.
Sure enough, when she arrived at Changle Palace, Jun Li Luo was already dressed and sitting at the table drinking tea.
"There are not many memorials left today, Your Majesty, do not rush to the Imperial Study. In my humble opinion, Your Majesty should find some entertainment for yourself once in a while."
As soon as Song Yunchu opened her mouth, Jun Liluo understood what she was planning.
But he still asked casually, "For example?"
"Let's watch the show and listen to the music. Didn't the Princess of Xiling introduce a beautiful lady to the banquet? Your Majesty, why don't you summon her over? I will accompany you to enjoy the performance."
Jun Liluo raised his eyebrows slightly and put down the teacup, "Little Li, bring that singer over here."
Manager Li replied “Yes” and turned around to pass on the message.
Soon, a goose yellow figure holding a pipa walked into the hall.
Unlike the mysterious look at the banquet, she has now taken off her veil.
When Song Yun first saw her beautiful face with delicate features, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly and turned to look at Jun Liluo.
[See, I told you she was a beauty as beautiful as a flower.]
[The song at the banquet today was very nice. She should know other songs. Let's ask her to sing something else. The Princess of Xiling wants to recommend her. Let's not be polite to them. We will have a treat for our ears in the next few days.]
Jun Liluo asked the woman in yellow, "What's your name?"
"In reply to your majesty, my name is Caiwei."
"Besides the song at the palace banquet, what other songs do you have?"
"Your Majesty, I know a lot of songs, hundreds of them, but I don't know what style of music Your Majesty likes?"
When Song Yunchu heard the woman mention "hundreds of poems", his eyes lit up slightly.
Jun Liluo noticed her expression and said leisurely, "Then sing a few gentle and poetic songs for us to listen to."
Caiwei lowered her eyebrows and answered yes, then raised her white hands and plucked the strings of the pipa.
As the melody of the pipa sounded, she opened her mouth, and her moving singing, like an oriole emerging from a valley, lingered over the bedroom. Song Yunchu leaned against the table, supporting his forehead with one hand, and listened quietly.
[This voice is like it ate a CD. ]
[Such a good voice, but it's not from our palace, alas. ]
Caiwei sang a moving song while keeping her eyes on Jun Liluo.
She still tried to attract Jun Liluo's attention as she did at the palace banquet.
But Jun Li Luo didn't look at her. He just looked away and slowly turned the jade ring on his thumb.
The song sung by the woman was indeed good, but listening to songs was not one of his interests.
He felt that he had listened to more than two or three songs, but Yun Chu was different. He once heard her say that she could listen to dozens of songs in a row without getting bored.
Another song ended, and Jun Liluo asked, "What does Yun Chu think of her song?"
"The sound of nature is so gentle and moving."
"You are always picky, and it is rare for you to give such an evaluation. How about this, you take this girl back to your house and let her sing for you for a few days. If the princess comes to ask for her, you can send her back."
When Jun Li Luo finished speaking, the woman in yellow felt a sinking feeling in her heart.
The princess recommended her to the Emperor of Tianqi so that she could get close to the Emperor and get information, but the Emperor handed her over to Prince Ning. Doesn't this mean that the Emperor has no interest in her at all?
In fact, the princess did not intend for the emperor to really like her. As long as she could stay in the palace, she would always be able to get some news. But once Prince Ning accepted her, she would have to leave the palace.
Although the emperor was cold and aloof, he did not look cruel. However, she had heard that Prince Ning was ruthless and good at torturing people, which made her worry about what she would face next.
Although she was recommended to the emperor by the princess, she was just a singer after all. She had no choice whether to go or stay.
She raised her eyes to look at Song Yunchu, only to see Song Yunchu responded with a smile, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Don't worry, since she was introduced by the princess, I will definitely not treat her badly, otherwise it will be difficult to answer when the princess asks."
The woman in yellow tightened her grip on the pipa.
Coming from Prince Ning's mouth, these words didn't sound like good things.
Forget it, now that things have come to this, I can only take it one step at a time.
I hope Prince Ning can give the princess some face and not torture her too much.
…
At nightfall, the Ning Prince's Mansion was brightly lit.
Song Yunchu ordered the kitchen to prepare barbecue and fine wine. At this moment, many tables and chairs were set up outside the lobby. Servants came and went, placing fruits and fine wine on the table.
Ever since Jun Li Luo sent her a northern chef who was good at barbecue, she would hold two barbecue banquets in the mansion every month so that the guards who worked hard in training could also enjoy a feast.
The guards all sat outside to eat, while the three Hu sisters and Zhong Nanyue sat at the same table with her to drink.
Seeing the plates of skewers on the table, Song Yunchu ordered the servants, "Go and call Miss Caiwei as well."
Caiwei still held the pipa when she arrived. The moment she stepped through the threshold of the hall, she heard a woman's light laughter in front of her.
"Oh, Your Highness, have you found another beauty?"
Caiwei raised her eyes and saw a beautiful and elegantly dressed woman standing behind Song Yunchu. The woman was massaging Song Yunchu's shoulders and flirting with him.
When Song Yunchu approached, the two women on her left all looked at her with inquiring eyes, while the woman in purple sitting on the other side didn't seem to have much interest in her and was only busy gnawing on the grilled pork ribs skewers in front of her.
"Don't talk nonsense. This Miss Caiwei was introduced to your majesty by the princess of Xiling. She was appreciated by the princess for her beautiful singing voice and she was always with her. But your majesty is busy and has no time to enjoy the princess' kindness. So I shamelessly borrowed her for a few days so that you can all listen to her beautiful voice."
As Song Yunchu finished speaking, Hu Si Niang showed a hint of interest, "So that's how it is. I also like to listen to songs. It seems I will have a treat tonight!"
Caiwei saw everything in front of her and thought to herself: Prince Ning is really a man who knows how to enjoy himself.
He is surrounded by a group of beauties, each with her own style.
Some are charming and stunning, some are quiet and elegant, and there is the beauty who eats meat with big mouthfuls. Although her manners are not very elegant, she can be described as lively, unrestrained and innocent.
If Prince Ning was really as amorous as he appeared to be, perhaps he wouldn't have made things too difficult for her?
Caiwei was just thinking about this when she heard Song Yunchu say, "Miss Caiwei, please sit down and sing a song that you are good at."
Caiwei answered yes, sat down on the stool brought by the servant, and then plucked the strings and sang.
She had just started singing a few times when the women around Song Yunchu were all amazed. Even Zhong Nanyue, who was only busy eating meat, turned her head to take a look.
"What a beautiful and lingering sound!" Hu Si Niang exclaimed, "If such a beautiful piece of music could be accompanied by dance..."
Song Yunchu smiled and said, "If you want Sanniang to dance, just say so."
"Third sister dances the best. I have loved watching her since I was a child. Third sister~"
Seeing her younger sister's expectant eyes, Hu Sanniang stood up with a smile and said, "Well, since there is such a good song, I will also dance to liven up the atmosphere for everyone."
As she spoke, she had already walked to the empty space next to Caiwei and started dancing with her sleeves raised.
The moving singing coupled with the graceful dancing is the ultimate enjoyment for the ears and eyes.
Song Yunchu drank the wine in the glass and felt quite happy.
Being surrounded by beautiful women and fine wine and delicious food is one of the greatest pleasures in life.
Caiwei paid attention to Song Yunchu's expression from time to time. Seeing Song Yunchu's admiration and a smile on his lips, as if he was somewhat immersed in this audio-visual feast, she couldn't help but feel relieved.
Prince Ning has praised her voice several times, and it doesn't seem fake.
This gave her an idea.
Even if Prince Ning is wary of her, he should be genuinely interested in her, right?
As for men, as long as they are interested in a woman, the possibility of using the beauty trap is high.
She has already left the palace and has no chance to get close to the emperor anymore. If she could get close to Prince Ning... maybe she could help the princess.
After a few songs, Hu Sanniang was tired of dancing and Caiwei also felt a little dry in the mouth.
"Okay, you all take a break." Song Yunchu said to the two of them, then turned around and told the servants to add a set of bowls and chopsticks.
Caiwei was surprised.
There was no other outsider here except her, and the set of bowls and chopsticks was obviously added for her.
Outsiders said that Prince Ning was arrogant and domineering, and the princess also said that he was a very annoying person with a dagger hidden behind his smile. However, she could not see any hypocrisy or calculation in Prince Ning's smile at this moment.
He was in such a respected position, but he could allow her, a little singer, to dine with him at the same table... In fact, there was no need for him to be polite to her. There was a big gap between their social statuses. If he suspected that she had ill intentions, he could just find a reason to punish her. Why should he treat her so gently?
It can be seen that he is really interested in her.
She thought about it carefully, and it seemed that King Ning had never concealed his interest in her from the beginning to the end?
It's just that she didn't dare to overestimate herself at the beginning.
Okay.
Not only was the princess dissatisfied with this man who claimed that the treasure house was 50-50, she was also very angry in her heart. However, no matter how much she annoyed Prince Ning, for the sake of Xiling Kingdom, she had to try her best to pretend that she admired and respected him.
"Miss Caiwei, please join us at the table."
Sure enough, Song Yunchu's invitation came from the front.
"This..." Caiwei lowered her head, very hesitant, "Your Highness, I am humble, how can I sit at the same table with you?"
"What's the big deal?" Song Yunchu didn't care. "This is a family dinner hosted by the king today. It's not a big occasion. Miss, don't be too restrained. I can't ask you to come just to sing a song, right? You still have to eat. The fruit wine on the table is delicious and not easy to get drunk. Have some to moisten your throat."
"Your Highness is so elegant, I will obey you."
Caiwei handed the pipa to the servant beside her, then stood up and sat down at the table.
The Hu sisters had always acted according to Song Yunchu's instructions. Seeing that Song Yunchu was nice to Caiwei, they all smiled and enthusiastically picked up food for her.
Caiwei felt flattered. "Don't bother you. I... I can do it myself..."
At first glance, Prince Ning's wives seem easy to get along with.
Logically speaking, they should be wary of this woman who suddenly appeared and become King Ning's new favorite.
She had seen many kinds of faces in the palace before, and some hypocritical people could be identified almost at a glance, but these beauties around Prince Ning really made her a little confused.
Their enthusiasm and straightforwardness don't seem to be fake.
But she didn't dare let her guard down. Instead of believing that they were really easy to get along with, she would rather imagine them to be scheming people who would not easily reveal their true colors.
"Your Highness has already said not to be restrained. Miss Caiwei, please eat more. Singing also consumes energy."
"Miss Caiwei, can you sing other songs? Can you sing again tomorrow? From what your Highness said just now, you will not stay in this mansion for long. After you leave, we will not be able to hear such beautiful songs anymore."
"Yes, take advantage of these few days and sing more for us. We won't listen for nothing. I'll take you out shopping later."
Facing the question from the Hu sisters, Caiwei responded with a faint smile, "It is my blessing that my songs can make you feel comfortable. If you like to listen, I will naturally sing for you."
Since she has decided to get close to King Ning, she must be prepared to deal with these women at any time.
The days ahead will probably not be easy, but as long as it's for the princess and Xiling, she must persevere!
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