Halfway through the banquet, the singing and dancing in the center boosted the enthusiasm of the banquet.
Everyone was a little tipsy and relaxed, no longer sitting upright in their seats, but walking around to toast.
Ye Fan was not very talkative. After hearing that the weapon Pei Zhiyuan had given him was very sophisticated and powerful, and seeing how he cared for his sister, he had a very good impression of him.
"I heard that my sister is in Haoyue Country and is being taken care of by Your Highness. As her brother, I would like to thank you." Ye Fan held up the wine glass and stepped forward to offer a toast.
Pei Zhiyuan nodded, picked up the wine glass and returned the greeting, smiling slightly, "When I was in Haoyue Country, I often heard my beloved concubine mention my brother. It is a great honor to meet you today."
Shen Xu looked Ye Wanqing's brother up and down. She originally lived in Yong'an City, buried in piles of books all day long, and had no impression of this person.
She smiled and called him brother, saying that they hadn't seen each other for a long time and she had a lot to say to him.
Ye Fan was very happy. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he turned around and was about to pull Song Lin over to introduce him.
Xu Wanrong suddenly stepped forward, took Shen Xu's hand, and said with a smile: "Sister Qing, since you are back in the capital, why didn't you come to see me? It's a good opportunity for us two sisters to catch up and reminisce about the past."
Shen Xu smiled calmly, "Okay."
"It's too noisy here, let's go to the garden and talk." Xu Wanrong looked at Song Lin who was getting closer and closer, and quickly took her hand and left the table.
Beside the stone table in the small garden of the Marquis's Mansion, the servants lit candles in the lanterns on the stone pillars.
Xu Wanrong sat on the stone bench and pulled her cloak closer.
Soon, the servant lit a pot of charcoal fire and placed it between the two of them.
She looked at Shen Su quietly, wondering if she knew about the murder.
Shen Xu placed her hands on the charcoal brazier and warmed them, saying affectionately, "Come to think of it, we sisters haven't seen each other for four years. I never thought we would see each other again."
"Yes, we all thought you were dead. My sister must have suffered a lot in the past four years in Haoyue Country."
Shen Xu lowered his eyes, looking at the red charcoal fire in the charcoal basin, chuckled and shook his head, "I didn't suffer much, it can be said to be a blessing in disguise. I met the Regent when I first entered Haoyue Country. He saved me and brought me back."
She told Xu Wanrong the same experience Pei Zhiyuan had told her, omitting the part about the female prime minister and attributing all the credit to Pei Zhiyuan.
Xu Wanrong looked suspicious, "So, you really got married?"
"Of course. His Royal Highness the Regent is gentle and generous, devoted and steady. Most importantly, I am his only princess."
"Then congratulations on finding your ideal husband."
"Speaking of ideal husbands, Sister Xu is twenty-four, why haven't you married yet? Are you waiting for someone, or is there no young man in the capital that catches your eye?"
"Sister Qing, please stop teasing me. Maybe Daddy is reluctant to let me go and wants to keep me by his side for a few more years."
Chen Xu stared at Xu Wanrong's face and said, "I heard that the prince of Guangcheng Marquis's Mansion is also unmarried. I think he is not bad. He has a prominent family background, is handsome, and has great martial arts skills. But I don't know what kind of person he is."
Xu Wanrong's expression changed slightly, and she quickly asked, "Are you interested in him?"
Looking at Xu Wanrong's fleeting complex emotions, Shen Xu raised his eyebrows slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up, "Sister Xu, what are you talking about? I'm already married."
"So what does this mean, sister?" Xu Wanrong breathed a sigh of relief and asked tentatively, "Sister, do you think he's a good match for me?"
Chen Xu held his chin, pretending to think, and suddenly lowered his voice and said, "In fact, I think you are more suitable for the position of Queen. You can't judge a person by appearance. What if this Guangcheng Marquis's son is as unfaithful as Guangcheng Marquis? Then my sister will suffer if she marries him."
Seeing her intimacy and lack of defense, Xu Wanrong assumed she probably didn't know she was the murderer who had caused her to be exiled to Haoyue Country. She asked directly, "Then do you know who harmed you in the first place?"
"Who is it?"
"Princess Shen."
"Oh..." Shen Xu nodded slightly. She stood up and took Xu Wanrong's hand. "Sister Xu, it's too cold to sit here. Let's stand up and walk around. We can talk while we walk."
Xu Wanrong stood up hesitantly and looked at the dim surroundings. This was in the Guangcheng Marquis Mansion, so she wasn't worried about encountering any danger. "Will the wind be too strong?"
"No, I'll get hot if I walk around. Tell me what you know about Princess Shen."
Along the way, Xu Wanrong briefly recounted the story of hiring a killer to commit murder, only replacing the murderer with Shen Xu.
Shen Xu rarely responded, just smiled coldly and said lightly, "I didn't expect Princess Shen to be so idle."
The two of them strolled in the small garden outside Shen Xu's room, chatting about family matters. Shen Xu suddenly stopped, and a ghostly voice sounded behind Xu Wanrong, "I heard that Sister Xu is in love with the prince of Guangcheng Marquis's mansion but can't get him. You and I haven't seen each other for a long time, so let me help you."
Xu Wanrong was startled. Just as she was about to turn around, she was kicked in the lower back. She lost her balance and fell into the pond with a scream.
"Help, I can't swim, help!" She screamed and struggled in the water. Shen Xu stood on the shore and looked at her coldly. His eyes were as cold as the water in an icy pool.
"Don't be afraid, Sister Xu. You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. This pond isn't deep. It won't kill you.
Don’t shout yet. I’ll go and lead the prince over. You can shout when you hear the sound.
Later, you can claim to be sick and let him take care of you, and then express your gratitude by promising yourself to him. You have to create your own opportunities, sister, seize them well."
After saying that, Shen Xu bent over and looked at Xu Wanrong struggling in the water, winked at her, and turned away.
Xu Wanrong stood in the water, the freezing water seeped into her cotton coat, freezing her so much that her whole body ached.
She screamed for help with a trembling voice and splashed around in the water in panic.
I thought to myself that I was caught off guard this time and fell into Ye Wanqing's trap. She must have known the truth about hiring a killer a long time ago and had been acting in front of her!
"Help!" Xu Wanrong cried for help in panic, and in her heart she had already cursed Ye Wanqing's ancestors for eighteen generations.
But when her feet touched the bottom of the pond, she was so confused that she stopped shouting. She couldn't guess her intentions for a while, whether she was an enemy or a friend.
Ye Xueruo stood in the dark, watching this scene happen. She held a paper bag tightly in her hand, her eyes gloomy.
"This Ye Xueruo, since she asked me to come here, it's better not to play tricks." Murong Yao's voice came from the corner behind her.
Ye Xueruo hurriedly put away the paper bag and hurried forward and said in panic, "Your Majesty, I just saw someone push Miss Xu into the water."
"What!" Murong Yao hurried to the pond, took off his coat without saying a word and jumped into the water.
The guards and attendants of the Marquis' Mansion were alarmed at once, and they all gathered around. Seeing that it was Murong Yao who jumped down, several guards quickly jumped down as well.
In an instant, Jiang Yulou and the invited officials rushed over, and everyone worked together to rescue Murong Yao and Xu Wanrong.
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