Fortunately, Young Master Xiao appeared.
**
Soon it was time for the victory banquet to be held in the palace. All the attendees were important officials and their families, and the checks were very strict. Shen Zhiyi only brought two maids with her, so Xiao Zhongxuan naturally couldn't go.
"The palace banquet might be quite late, so you don't need to wait for me," Shen Zhiyi specifically instructed Xiao Zhongxuan before leaving.
He spent almost every night reading or checking accounts with me.
They would only go back to their room after she had fallen asleep.
"good."
"If you find the mansion boring, you can go out for a stroll."
Xiao Zhongxuan nodded in agreement.
After the Shen siblings left, no one paid much attention to Xiao Zhongxuan's words about Shen Zhiyi's departure from the mansion.
——
Inside the palace
As night fell, the palace was brightly lit, the imperial guards stood solemnly, and palace maids moved among them, guiding the nobles.
When Shen Zhiyi followed her elder brother into the hall, many people had already arrived. Most of those attending the victory celebration banquet today were soldiers, who had often interacted with Shen Jingchuan and greeted him politely.
The people, some sitting and some standing, chatted and laughed.
"Sister Zhiyi." Shen Zhiyi knew that Wen Qing would also be coming today. She was looking around to find her when the Third Prince walked over with a smile.
"Greetings, Your Highness." She hurriedly bowed.
"You're too kind, sister." He reached out to help her up. "You weren't feeling well earlier, and I thought I wouldn't be able to see you today."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am much better now."
"You need to rest more."
"..."
Shen Zhiyi had already noticed that many noble ladies were looking at her, wishing they could devour her alive.
And one of those burning gazes—
From Song Yuxiu!
When Shen Zhiyi appeared, he wanted to go up and greet him. He had just made military achievements and was considered a new favorite. However, the Third Prince approached him instead, his face full of tenderness.
He slipped into the teacup, his knuckles clenched clean!
Shen Zhiyi, you are my wife, how can you flirt with other men?
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