"Third Imperial Sister, I want to go outside!" Ye Jingyan pouted, expressing her request.
"No! There are too many people outside, it's not safe!" Ye Jingyu resolutely refused.
Ye Jingyan's personality is completely different from Ye Jingyan's. She is very lively and couldn't even sit still when she was a child. Ye Jingchen once suspected that she had ADHD.
Of course, things aren't much better now.
Therefore, it is indeed not safe for her, who is only eight years old, to go to crowded places.
Ye Jingyu felt that she might affect the performance of her elder and younger brothers today, so she didn't let her go out.
Ye Jingyan looked at Ye Jingchen with a resentful look in her eyes.
“Father will be here today too,” Ye Jingyu said quietly.
She knows how to manipulate Ye Jingyan.
Ye Jingyan was not afraid of her elder brothers and sisters in the Wenhua Hall, nor was she afraid of her mother; she was only afraid of the emperor, especially of him.
"Then...then I won't go!" She immediately became obedient.
"Thank you for your hard work, Third Princess." Ye Jingchen said to Ye Jingyu with a smile.
Six of her imperial brothers were to appear at the birthday banquet, so Ye Jingshu hurriedly ordered people to rearrange the seating at the banquet, making sure that her imperial brothers would make a stunning first appearance.
By the end of the 9-11 AM, guests had already arrived, but most of the initial guests did not require Ye Jingshu to personally greet them.
But there are exceptions.
Liu Wenxuan and Zhizhi also arrived quite early, and they arrived one after the other.
Ye Jingchen had mentioned to Ye Jingshu the two invitations he had sent out: one was for the renowned Mr. Xuanji, and the other was for the kind-hearted Miss Zhizhi.
Ye Jingshu definitely needs to meet these two people.
Over the years, most of the storybooks Ye Jingshu has read were written by Mr. Xuanji, and she can definitely be considered a loyal fan of Mr. Xuanji's books.
As for Zhizhi, Ye Jingshu had also heard Ye Jingchen mention her. She was an orphan herself, yet she was still willing to help children who shared the same circumstances as her. She was kind-hearted, courageous, responsible, and had a strong sense of duty, making her a role model for contemporary women.
Liu Wenxuan and Zhizhi were old acquaintances; after all, it was Zhizhi who introduced Ye Jingchen to Liu Wenxuan to write a storybook.
He was a grateful person. After fulfilling his promise and ensuring his mother's medical expenses were covered, he even brought some money to thank Zhizhi.
Zhizhi did not accept his money, but instead invited this newly appointed compiler of the Hanlin Academy to give them a few lessons. Over time, they became acquainted.
The threshold of the Princess's residence was very high, but the guests who greeted them at the gate were very polite. They did not show any disrespect because the guests were of ordinary status and the gifts they brought were ordinary. They wore warm smiles from beginning to end.
Upon seeing Liu Wenxuan and Zhizhi's invitations, their attitude became even more respectful. A maidservant who was waiting on the side led them into the princess's residence, while someone else went to inform the eldest princess.
The other guests were astonished by this scene. Although there were many guests at the Princess's residence today, it was the first time anyone had received such special treatment.
"That scholar-looking man seems to be Liu Wenxuan, the Jinshi from four years ago and now a compiler in the Hanlin Academy. As for that woman, she looks very unfamiliar and is dressed very plainly. She should not be a relative of an official. I wonder why she has won the favor of the Princess and has the honor of attending the Princess's birthday banquet!"
"Although the position of compiler in the Hanlin Academy is prestigious, it is still only a sixth-rank official. In principle, one shouldn't even be eligible for an invitation to a birthday banquet. Yet, he is being given special treatment. When did Liu Wenxuan get in touch with the Princess? Is he about to rise rapidly in rank?"
The two people being talked about, led by a maid, entered the magnificent princess's residence.
The princess's palace is filled with pavilions and towers, and all the flowers, plants and trees are precious. Every step reveals a new scene, dazzling the eyes.
Liu Wenxuan, having been to the palace before, was able to maintain his composure.
The maid led them to the place where the princess received guests, where Ye Jingshu and Ye Jingchen were already waiting.
Today, Ye Jingshu and Ye Jingchen, the siblings, are the most eye-catching figures at the upcoming banquet. They have been meticulously dressed, and their attire is exquisite and noble.
Even though Ye Jingchen was already familiar with them, his formal attire exuded the aura of a crown prince, not to mention the noble and beautiful princess beside him, whose presence was imposing.
The two bowed somewhat nervously.
"No need for such formalities!" Ye Jingshu said, stepping forward to help Zhiyi.
Their eyes met, and Zhizhi was amazed by Princess Shuli's beauty and approachable manner, while Ye Jingshu admired Zhizhi's bright eyes. In short, the two developed feelings for each other.
Ye Jingshu first showered Liu Wenxuan with praise. As a fangirl, if it weren't for her status, she would probably turn into a little fangirl when facing her favorite author.
Liu Wenxuan was somewhat overwhelmed by the princess's enthusiasm and felt unworthy of some of her praise.
Although he wrote the storybook, the dramatic and bizarre plot was not his idea, but provided by His Highness the Crown Prince. Unfortunately, His Highness kept his achievements hidden, leaving him to bear the empty title.
After praising Liu Wenxuan, Ye Jingshu started praising Zhizhi, making Zhizhi feel embarrassed.
In fact, Ye Jingshu was more interested in Zhizhi's mental journey and her experiences over the years.
In her eyes, Zhizhi's actions were exactly like those of a heroine from a storybook, full of love, tenacious and unyielding, no less than any man in the world!
However, due to time constraints today, she could only arrange another time with Zhizhi.
After the meeting, Ye Jingshu specifically instructed the maid who was leading the way to stay near Zhizhi to prevent any disrespectful person from bullying her distinguished guest.
As noon approached, the guests who arrived became increasingly distinguished.
When the Duke of Anguo's son and his wife arrived, Ye Jingshu personally went out of the mansion to greet them.
Since borrowing the identity of the Duke of Anguo's mansion at the training ground and subsequently meeting the Duke of Anguo's heir and his wife, Ye Jingchen's interactions with the Duke of Anguo's mansion have become more frequent than before.
Later, he opened the Linyuan Bookstore in the name of the Duke of Anguo's mansion. His maternal family was quite interesting. They would cooperate with whatever he wanted to do, never asking questions or interfering. No wonder they were able to protect the Duke of Anguo's mansion under his suspicious father.
Although the Duke of Anguo's mansion has withdrawn from the imperial court, as long as Ye Jingchen's position as crown prince is secure, no one will dare to underestimate them.
Their arrival immediately made them the center of attention.
Ye Jingshu invited the young master and his wife directly to a side hall, where Ye Jingchen personally accompanied them.
Not long after, the heir and his wife from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion also arrived and were invited to a side hall by Ye Jingshu, as they were also the center of attention.
However, their focus was completely different from that of the Duke of Anguo's heir and his wife.
The former is sought after by everyone, while the latter is avoided by everyone.
When Xie Shaoling and Xu Jingjing were invited to the side hall, they were both taken aback when they saw Lin Hui and Liu Lingxuan.
As both the crown prince and his wife, they almost never appeared together in other occasions in the capital, except for banquets in the palace.
In fact, Xie Shaoling and Lin Hui were close friends when they were young, while Xu Jingjing and Liu Lingxuan had been friends for a long time.
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