Chapter 29 Facial Expression Management
With a somber face, the Crown Prince descended the second floor step by step, each step seemingly tugging at the heartstrings of everyone present.
His gaze swept over the gentle and kind-hearted Chu Lingxiao with an icy intensity, finally settling on Shanxi.
"Shanxi, don't spout nonsense here." The Crown Prince's voice was deep and cold, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Shanxi, however, was not afraid at all, and the smile on her lips deepened: "Your Highness, I am not making this up. Everyone saw it. The intimacy between Shan Yu and Chu Lingxiao is truly something to imagine."
Shan Yurou's face turned deathly pale. She hurriedly released her hand from Chu Lingxiao's mouth, her legs went weak, and she almost fell to the ground.
Chu Lingxiao reacted quickly, catching her in his arms and asking with concern, "Yu Rou, are you alright?"
This question made the Crown Prince's face so dark it seemed to drip water.
"I...I'm fine." Shan Yurou's voice trembled. She secretly glanced at the Crown Prince and saw that his eyes were full of anger and disappointment. She felt a surge of anger in her heart!
She knew that the Crown Prince had misunderstood her and Chu Lingxiao's actions, but there really was nothing between her and Chu Lingxiao.
It's all Sun-hee's fault!
She's a bitch!
Shan Yurou had just been helped up by Chu Lingxiao when she turned around and knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down her face as she tugged at the crown prince's robe: "Crown Prince, please let me explain! Young Master Chu and I are really just ordinary friends. He just wanted to say something, and I was afraid it would cause a misunderstanding..."
Shan Yuru explained in a panic, but the Crown Prince took out an embroidered handkerchief, helped Shan Yuru up, and gently wiped her palm. "It's alright, no need to explain, I believe you!"
After saying that, the Crown Prince glared at Shan Xi with a venomous look: "Jealous woman! Trying to instigate us? Dream on!"
What if he's stupid?
Would someone fall for such blatant provocation?
Shanxi: "..."
What a love-struck fool!
Fine, since provocation won't work, let's keep pushing. She doesn't believe a rabbit won't bite when cornered.
"Yu Rou, let's go!" The Crown Prince took Shan Yu Rou's hand and strode away from the teahouse.
However, the look in her eyes when she left was one of utter hatred, as if she wanted to kill him.
Shan Yurou was somewhat surprised. She seemed not to have expected that the Crown Prince would believe her without her having to explain. She immediately smiled and followed the Crown Prince with a smug look on her face.
“The annoying fly is gone, Miss Shan. How about we go upstairs for tea?” Jun Yan smiled gently and elegantly, extending his hand to Shan Xi in an inviting gesture. His demeanor was graceful and refined, like a noble gentleman who had stepped out of a painting.
The Southern Dynasty Crown Prince was taken aback. Seeing that the Jun Dynasty Crown Prince had left, and that Shanxi was Jun Yan's fiancée, he smiled and said, "I have important matters to attend to, so I won't bother the Seventh Prince and his future Seventh Princess any longer."
Upon hearing the words "Seventh Princess Consort," Jun Yan's eyes lit up instantly, and even the curve of his lips became more genuine and natural, revealing an undisguised joy: "Take care, I won't see you off."
Seeing this, the others also took the opportunity to slip away.
The atmosphere in the private room on the second floor was somewhat subtle.
Suddenly having to sit face-to-face with the Seventh Prince for tea made Shanxi feel extremely uncomfortable, especially after hearing the words "Seventh Princess Consort" earlier, which felt like a boulder thrown into her calm heart lake, causing ripples to spread.
She has lived all these years and has never been anyone's fiancée.
“Miss Shan, my father has recently gone into seclusion and said he will not emerge until a hundred days later. It seems our engagement will be delayed for some time.” Jun Yan looked guilty, like a child who had done something wrong and was anxiously waiting to be punished.
The guard standing nearby couldn't help but look up at the sky, thinking to himself: Yes, yes, Master, whatever you say is right!
It is unknown who infused the Emperor Emeritus with a stream of profound energy, causing his cultivation, which had not progressed for a century, to suddenly loosen and show signs of a breakthrough.
This seclusion will likely last for at least a year and a half!
"Huh? Oh, alright then." Shanxi took a sip of tea, looking sullen.
"It is my fault that I failed you and failed to handle things well." Jun Yan lowered his head, his voice light and tinged with self-reproach.
"So you gave me the Floating Light Brocade because of this?" Shanxi's eyes widened slightly, her face full of surprise.
She had initially thought that the Seventh Prince truly had some special feelings for her, which was why he had given her such an expensive gift. Moreover, the shimmering brocade fit her surprisingly well...
This made her wonder where the Seventh Prince's eyes were looking that night.
"Yes, I went to great lengths to get this. I heard that young ladies like it." Jun Yan looked at her with sparkling eyes, then his gaze fell on the shimmering brocade on her body. He said with some regret, "Unfortunately, it's not good enough for you."
"Cough cough..." Shanxi couldn't help but almost choke on his tea.
Looking into Shang Junyan's deep and sincere eyes, Shanxi had no doubt that he truly felt this way.
This body grew up in the countryside, where people were often hungry and cold, and were tanned and emaciated. If it hadn't been for the rest and recuperation it received these past few days, it would probably look like a beggar.
How could Junyan possibly boast about this?
Wow... they really aren't picky at all!
"Then why are you giving me a cook?" Sunhee asked curiously.
Jun Yan pursed her pink lips again, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I originally promised to make lotus leaf chicken for you again, but my brother ordered me to accompany the Crown Prince of the Southern Dynasty. I'm afraid I won't be able to make it for you during this time, so I specially found a chef to replace me."
"I see." Shanxi nodded, now understanding who had sent those things.
However, if he is not favored, does this Seventh Prince really have the power to buy the Floating Radiance Brocade that even the Emperor cannot buy?
Shanxi observed Junyan without making a sound, but Junyan was still smiling, showing no sign of flinching, and generously allowing her to scrutinize him. He would even give her a gentle smile, his eyes full of sincere innocence, like a clear lake without any impurities.
Looking into those sincere eyes, Shanxi suddenly realized that he had been judging a gentleman by his own petty standards.
She was so sincere in her apology, yet she suspected him of having ulterior motives. How shameful!
"Thank you, Seven... thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it. You really don't need to send me anything next time, after all, you don't owe me anything." Shanxi stood up and said earnestly.
She dared not imagine how much effort and dedication an unfavored prince would have to put in to help her buy the Radiant Brocade and hire the world's best chef.
These favors, if used for something else, would surely be more beneficial to him.
Seeing that she was about to leave, Jun Yan suddenly grabbed her wrist, with a hint of urgency and fear.
Seeing Shanxi looking at him with a puzzled expression, Junyan hurriedly asked, "Miss Shanxi, are you still angry with me? I knew it, I didn't do things well and disappointed you."
Jun Yan looked sincere and frightened, like a pitiful little thing who had no one to love him.
The guard looked up at the sky again, his lips twitched violently, and then he pinched his thigh hard.
Facial expression management!
Facial expression management!
You're the world's number one bodyguard, you can't even handle something as simple as managing your facial expressions!
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