Chapter 189: Fun
Seeing Xia Houyi, Shen Wan felt a flash of uneasiness in his heart.
She did not forget that Xiahou Yi sent people to assassinate Xie Jingyu.
This should be the first time Xie Jingyu met Xiahou Yi. There was no conflict between them, but Xiahou Yi sent his confidant from afar to kill Xie Jingyu.
And North Vietnam did not provoke a war like in her previous life. She had been reborn for several months, but she could not even change many things in Kyoto, let alone affect North Vietnam thousands of miles away.
Xiahou Yi walked into the hall calmly. He first glanced at the emperor, and then looked at them.
Of course, he was mainly looking at Xie Jingyu and glanced at her in passing.
That look—
It was obvious that they came here for Xie Jingyu, and congratulating the emperor on his birthday was just a side job.
Inside the mansion, Concubine Wen and the Second Master are making things difficult for them. Outside the mansion, there are Empress Song and Xiao Yun. Now even Beiyue wants to kill Xie Jingyu. Is there any way for people to live?
She must remind Xie Jingyu to be careful when she gets back. She is not afraid of the Jingbei Palace and Xiao Yun. These people were defeated by Xie Jingyu in his previous life, but she must be on guard against Xiahou Yi who appeared out of nowhere.
But this is Ning Dynasty, Xie Jingyu's territory. Chen Wan doesn't believe that the third prince of Beiyue can make any waves.
Although Xie Jingyu bullied Shen Wan, Shen Wan inexplicably trusted him.
Xiahou Yi looked over, and Xie Jingyu happened to be looking at him as well.
Their eyes met.
Xiahou Yi's lips curled up in a playful arc.
It was obvious that he recognized him, and Xie Jingyu raised his eyebrows slightly.
It was really interesting that he had never seen the Third Prince of North Vietnam, but the Third Prince of North Vietnam recognized him.
Xie Jingyu hadn't forgotten the assassination attempt at the Lantern Festival. After the assassin escaped, Shen Wan asked him if he had any grudge against the Third Prince of North Vietnam...
Xiahou Yi retracted his gaze, stepped forward to salute the emperor, and presented the Beiyue birthday gift.
The birthday gift was covered with red silk. Xiahou Yi uncovered the silk cloth, and exclamations of surprise rang out from all around.
The birthday gift sent by North Vietnam was a pot of exotic flowers and plants, carved from a whole piece of jade. What was even more amazing was that the flowers were of different colors, which was truly a work of art that was truly ingenious.
The jade deer presented by King Qing just now was amazing enough, but this birthday gift from North Vietnam is even better. It is truly a miracle of nature's creation, coupled with the exquisite carving of skilled craftsmen, that made this rare treasure possible.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is a national treasure.
It was strange that North Vietnam withdrew its troops halfway through a deployment, and now it has given the emperor such a generous birthday gift, which makes it even more difficult to guess what North Vietnam is trying to do.
Compared with this birthday gift from North Vietnam, the coral trees in Dongliang seem ordinary.
The Emperor was delighted, and the Empress Dowager was full of praise. "This birthday gift from North Vietnam is truly extraordinary. If I remember correctly, the Emperor of North Vietnam's birthday is in a few months. Your Majesty must prepare a good return gift to live up to the Emperor's kindness."
The Emperor smiled and said, "The Queen Mother is right."
The Minister of Rites said, "The Third Prince of Beiyue, please take your seat."
The third prince of North Vietnam sat down, and several envoys took seats behind him.
The officials continued to offer birthday tributes.
First it was Prince Qing's Palace, then it was Prince Kang's Palace, then Prince Ping's Palace, Prince Yong's Palace...
After the prince are several eldest princesses.
There are so many birthday gifts that it dazzles the eyes.
Shen Wan sat there and watched quietly. The King of Jingbei controlled a large number of troops and held a high position in the court, but his birthday ceremony ranked behind the royal family.
The third prince of Beiyue was sitting diagonally opposite. Xiahou Yi was drinking, his eyes moving back and forth between Shen Wan and Xie Jingyu.
That unconcealed look made Xie Jingyu very unhappy.
It’s okay to just look at him, but I always look at his wife.
Are you trying to poach his girlfriend?!
What was even more infuriating was that when Chen Wan and Xia Houyi's eyes met, Xia Houyi raised his glass, as if to toast Chen Wan.
Shen Wan, “…”
What does the third prince of North Vietnam want to do?
Chen Wan was just confused, but a certain gentleman beside him had a hidden anger in his eyes. He grabbed Chen Wan's hand as if to declare his sovereignty and placed it on the table.
This action made Shen Wan's cheeks flush, and she remembered that in her previous life, she was kidnapped by Xie Jingyu and molested in the rockery. If Xia Houyi hadn't caught her, Xie Jingyu might have succeeded.
It was really weird. She was the only one who was reborn, but seeing Xiahou Yi's playful smile, Chen Wan suddenly felt like she was caught having an affair with Xie Jingyu, and she felt uncomfortable all over.
Shen Wan wanted to pull her hand back, but Xie Jingyu held it so tightly that she couldn't move at all.
After Princess Shunyang finished her birthday tribute, Empress Song laughed and asked, "Why is the Third Prince of Beiyue gazing at the Crown Prince's Consort like this?"
Some people shouldn't have mouths.
In order not to embarrass her in public, Queen Song must have felt uncomfortable.
It's not appropriate for an unmarried girl to be stared at by a man, let alone she is already married.
Queen Song's words drew everyone's attention to Shen Wan.
Shen Wan's face was burning with anger.
Xiahou Yi curled his lips and smiled, "When I was in Beiyue, I heard that the Prince of Jingbei was a rare talent, and no one in the Ning Dynasty could match him. I am very curious about what is so special about the Prince of Jingbei's wife that could make a figure like the Prince of Jingbei be so obsessed with her."
Fortunately, the person who looked at her was Xie Jingyu.
No matter how you listen to it, it sounds like she is not worthy of Xie Jingyu.
The words were a bit harsh, but no one thought there was a problem, including Shen Wan himself.
Not to mention Xiahou Yi, even in Ning Dynasty there were a lot of people wondering why Xie Jingyu fell in love with Chen Wan. However, Chen Wan was first-class in terms of family background and appearance. If she was not worthy of Xie Jingyu, no one in Kyoto could be worthy of him.
Well, Chen Wan is not worthy of him, but others are even less worthy.
Xie Jingyu said calmly, "I didn't know that this prince was so famous in your North Vietnam."
"Like thunder."
Xie Jingyu chuckled, "It's a pity that this prince has never heard of you, the Third Prince of Beiyue."
Shen Wan, “…”
Everyone: “…”
Even the emperor frowned.
Although I don’t know what the Third Prince of Beiyue is up to, he at least praised the Prince of Jingbei in public. How could the Prince of Jingbei be so disrespectful to the Third Prince of Beiyue?
The North Vietnamese envoys could not bear to see Xie Jingyu look down on their Third Prince of North Vietnam, and said angrily, "Our Third Prince of North Vietnam admires..."
But before he could finish his sentence, Xiahou Yi raised his hand to interrupt him.
Xiahou Yi was not angry, he even laughed and said, "Being able to tame a fierce horse, this prince is even more curious about the Crown Princess of Jingbei."
Shen Wan was speechless.
Does the third prince of North Vietnam have poor eyesight?
Which eye saw her taming Xie Jingyu? Even if she tamed him, it would only be her who was tamed by Xie Jingyu, okay?
There are so many people in the hall. What's wrong with the third prince of Beiyue? He doesn't target anyone but Xie Jingyu. Not only does he target Xie Jingyu, but he also always involves her.
It seemed as if she was Xie Jingyu's weak spot, and that he could control Xie Jingyu by poking her.
Just now, Xiahou Yi toasted Shen Wan with wine, and this time he toasted openly, "This prince toasts the Crown Princess a glass."
Shen Wan, “…”
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