Bai Yujing sneered and said, "She certainly knows how to choose her timing. We have no choice but to attend this banquet."
Jiang Huaiyu looked at Bai Yujing with concern: "Husband, are you really going? That's Princess Ziyan's banquet. If we go, we might be in danger."
Bai Yujing gently patted Jiang Huaiyu's hand, comforting her, "Don't worry, I'll handle this carefully. As long as we're united, what can Princess Ziyan do to me?"
Looking into Bai Yujing's determined eyes, Jiang Huaiyu felt a little more at ease.
On the day of the banquet, Jiang Huaiyu and Bai Yujing arrived at Princess Ziyan's residence with their guards. As they entered the banquet hall, Princess Ziyan greeted them with a beaming smile.
Princess Ziyan looked at Bai Yujing with a hint of smugness in her eyes and said, "Bai Yujing, you've finally arrived. I specially organized this banquet for you."
Bai Yujing smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I will certainly enjoy this banquet to the fullest today."
Princess Ziyan looked at Bai Yujing, secretly gritting her teeth. If she wanted to win Bai Yujing's heart, she had to get past Jiang Huaiyu first. So, she turned to Jiang Huaiyu and said, "Madam Jiang, I've heard that you are exceptionally skilled at playing the zither. Why don't you play a piece for everyone?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly and said, "If the princess is too kind to refuse, then I will make a fool of myself."
After speaking, Jiang Huaiyu sat down at the zither and gently played a tune. The music was melodious and clear, like spring water, captivating everyone present.
Princess Ziyan looked at Jiang Huaiyu and was secretly amazed. She had not expected Jiang Huaiyu's musical skills to be so superb.
After the banquet, Princess Ziyan looked at Bai Yujing with a hint of resentment in her eyes and said, "Bai Yujing, do you think you can escape me? Let me tell you, if I can't have you, no one else can."
Bai Yujing smiled faintly and said, "Princess, you misunderstand. I have no intention of being your enemy. I just hope that you can respect your status and stop disturbing our lives."
Princess Ziyan's eyes turned cold as she said, "Bai Yujing, just you wait. One day, I will make you kneel at my feet."
Bai Yujing smiled gently and said, "Then let's wait and see."
Jiang Huaiyu looked at Bai Yujing, her heart filled with worry.
Jiang Huaiyu rubbed his temples, then asked with a serious expression, "Bai Yujing, did you see Princess Ziyan a long time ago?"
Bai Yujing was slightly taken aback, but replied calmly, "I have met you twice, Madam."
Jiang Huaiyu raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.
"The first time was on the street. I was young and impetuous then, and I didn't know my place. I went against Princess Ziyan's wishes. The second time was after the imperial examination. I topped the list and had a meal with my classmates at Yipinju Restaurant," Bai Yujing recalled.
A hint of doubt flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes: "Then do you know why Princess Ziyan fell in love with you?"
Bai Yujing shook his head: "I was unaware of this, Madam."
The atmosphere in the room was slightly heavy. Jiang Huaiyu sighed softly and said, "Let me make a deduction. Princess Ziyan comes from a prestigious family and has very high standards. The reason she is attracted to you is probably because of your outstanding performance and extraordinary potential among your peers."
Bai Yujing was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Madam, you are right. After the imperial examination, I did feel Princess Ziyan's attention towards me. But I really don't know why she fell for me."
Jiang Huaiyu looked at Bai Yujing, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes: "Yujing, do you know why I know you so well? It's because we were classmates, and I witnessed your performance in the imperial examination. Back then, you were exceptionally talented, unmatched by anyone."
Bai Yujing gave a bitter smile: "Madam, aren't you the same? Back then, you were also among the top in the imperial examination, and were admired by all."
Bai Yujing held Jiang Huaiyu's slender hand tightly, her voice trembling but her tone firm: "Huaiyu, heaven and earth can bear witness to my feelings for you. Princess Ziyan is of noble status, but you are the only one in my heart."
Jiang Huaiyu gently withdrew her hand, smiling as she looked at Bai Yujing, her eyes filled with deep affection: "Yujing, I have never doubted your feelings. I just don't understand why Princess Ziyan would force someone to do something against their will. She is of noble birth, why would she want to steal another woman's husband?"
Bai Yujing sighed, sat down, propped her chin on one hand, and gently tapped the table with the other: "Perhaps, she just wants to prove her charm, or she wants to get revenge for my past rejection. But none of that matters. What matters is our hearts."
Jiang Huaiyu sat opposite Bai Yujing, gently resting her chin on her hand, looking at Bai Yujing with eyes full of worry: "Yujing, I know the pain in your heart. But how should we face Princess Ziyan?"
Bai Yujing looked at Jiang Huaiyu, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Huaiyu, we just need to be ourselves and hold fast to our hearts. Although Princess Ziyan is of noble status, she cannot forcibly separate us."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded gently, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Yes, Yujing, we only need to hold fast to our hearts, and Princess Ziyan cannot shake our love."
The two exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with determination and resolve.
Jiang Huaiyu bit her lip, frowned, and analyzed, "This Princess Ziyan was monitoring our courtyard and then suddenly kidnapped me. It's really puzzling. She is the daughter of Prince Hao, with a noble status and considerable prestige in the court. Why would she want to make trouble for us?"
Bai Yujing frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Indeed, Princess Ziyan's actions are truly perplexing. It's common knowledge that she has feelings for me, but her pressure seems a bit excessive. I'm just a lowly top scholar, not worthy of her such devotion."
Jiang Huaiyu sighed softly and said, "Husband, you don't know this, but I've been observing Princess Ziyan's behavior for many days. Her recent actions are indeed abnormal. Although she had some reservations about us in the past, she would never have been so blatant. This time, she actually disregarded her status and took matters into her own hands, which is really unexpected."
Bai Yujing gently patted Jiang Huaiyu's shoulder and said, "Madam, don't worry, I will investigate this matter. Princess Ziyan's actions must be suspicious. We must be careful to avoid falling into her trap."
The two remained silent, each lost in thought. After a while, Jiang Huaiyu suddenly said, "Husband, do you think there might be a deeper reason behind Princess Ziyan's behavior?"
Bai Yujing nodded and said, "I think so too. Perhaps we should look for clues within the Hao Prince's residence. His Highness Hao Prince has always been indifferent to important state affairs. Could Princess Ziyan's sudden actions be related to something within the Hao Prince's residence?"
A glint flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes as she said, "That's right, I also think it's very likely. Husband, why don't we start with the guards and servants of the Prince Hao's mansion and see if we can find out any information?"
Bai Yujing nodded in agreement and said, "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Madam. I will investigate this matter secretly and inform you immediately if I have any news."
Having reached an agreement, the two went about their respective tasks. Jiang Huaiyu returned to her room and began trying to contact the guards of the Prince Hao's residence, while Bai Yujing secretly sent his trusted confidants to inquire about Princess Ziyan's whereabouts.
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