Chapter 405 Blind Date Banquet
Seeing Zhao Shuoer leave, Wen Yanya's expression was still a little dazed. Looking at Zhao Shuoer's receding back, Wen Yanya's face was still a little confused and dazed, as if she had not yet recovered from the brief confrontation. Xiao Xixi hurriedly asked Wen Yanya in her childish and slightly accented tone,
"Sister Yaya, aren't you afraid that Zhao Suoer, she, threatened the pigeon with a rope?"
Wen Yanya listened patiently, trying to understand what she meant. After a long while, she finally understood that Xiao Xixi was worried that Zhao Shuoer would use the power in his hands to threaten Qin Qixuan.
Will Zhao Shuoer threaten Qin Qixuan with an imperial decree?
Wen Yanya answered this question very firmly.
Although Zhao Shuoer is now her rival in love, to be fair, Zhao Shuoer is just a little arrogant, but not a bad person.
"I don't think she would do that. She is a good girl."
Wen Yanya looked out the window and sighed.
"I don't know when she will understand that the only person hurt by rumors is herself."
Wen Yanya sighed softly, her voice full of helplessness and worry. She knew that Zhao Shuoer was a kind person, but she was also bound by power and prejudice. She hoped that she could wake up soon and get out of her own shadow.
At this moment, there were footsteps outside the door, revealing some worry and anxiety in the steps.
It turned out that Qin Shu heard that Zhao Shuoer had left, and hurried over to check on Wen Yanya.
The moment she opened the door, Qin Shu's eyes fell on Wen Yanya. Seeing Wen Yanya still sitting there peacefully, the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground. She exhaled softly, and there seemed to be some relief in that breath.
"Fortunately, you and Xixi are still here." Qin Shu's voice was full of tenderness, and her eyes moved around Wen Yanya, as if confirming something.
Wen Yanya smiled slightly when she heard it, and that smile was like a spring breeze, warm and soft. She nodded gently, as if telling Qin Shu that she was fine.
Seeing this, Qin Shu's expression gradually became serious. She looked at Wen Yanya deeply, with some concern in her tone.
"By the way, what did Zhao Shuoer say just now? She didn't threaten you, did she?"
Wen Yanya shook her head, revealing some determination in her action. She gently told Qin Shu what Zhao Shuoer said after he came.
After listening to Wen Yanya's narration, Qin Shu was silent for a moment. A trace of complex emotions flashed in her eyes, as if she was sighing for Zhao Shuoer's deep affection. She sighed softly, and the sound was full of helplessness and emotion.
No matter what, Qin Shu still hopes that Zhao Shuoer can have a good ending. Although Zhao Shuoer also posed some threats to Qin Qixuan, overall, Zhao Shuoer still helped Qin Qixuan a lot.
Qin Shu knows that loving someone is extremely precious. Even though Zhao Shuoer's behavior once troubled her, that love for someone is worth her understanding and tolerance. Qin Shu felt mixed emotions, but no matter what, she didn't want Zhao Shuoer to be hurt because of Qin Qixuan. At this moment
, the atmosphere between the two was a little heavy, as if even the air had solidified. Qin Shu's thoughts drifted far away, while Xiao Xixi sat quietly by her side, and both of them fell into silence.
The news of Zhao Shuo'er's quiet visit to the mansion was like a stone sinking into the sea, without causing any waves. Even Qin Qixuan herself had never heard of this, as if she had never appeared.
During the Chinese New Year, the eldest princess and Pei Xuanyi helped the Qin family a lot. Qin Shu had never had time to thank the eldest princess. Now that she was finally free, Qin Shu wanted to take Xiao Xixi to the palace, both to visit her handkerchief friend and to express her gratitude.
The princess was also very happy when she saw Qin Shu and Xixi. She was holding Fu Jianning in her arms. The two talked a lot about the children. The atmosphere in the palace was relaxed and happy, as if all the troubles were thrown away.
The princess doted on Xixi and prepared many delicious dishes for her. Xixi ate with relish, and her belly was bulging, like a little glutton. Qin Shu couldn't help but look at the princess with a frown, but her eyes were full of smiles.
"Xixi is greedy, but you dote on her." Qin Shu said with a smile.
The princess also smiled, her face filled with the radiance of maternal love.
"It's normal for children to be greedy. Xixi is so cute, of course I have to feed her well!"
The two were talking and laughing when they heard the palace maids outside whispering, as if they were talking about Concubine An and a banquet.
Qin Shu and the eldest princess were sitting in the exquisite tea room. They looked at each other, and there was a trace of unhappiness between their brows.
After a while, Cui'er, the maid beside the eldest princess, ran in hurriedly, holding a note in her hand, and said breathlessly.
"Your Highness, I heard that the palace maids outside are talking about it. It is said that Concubine An is going to hold a banquet."
Concubines should be obedient in the palace and should not show up in public. After all, they have entered this deep palace and should not do anything excessive.
Concubine An now relied on the emperor's favor to organize a banquet.
It would be fine if it was just a banquet, but Concubine An's wolfish ambitions really made the princess unhappy.
"Concubine An is getting more and more restless now... I heard from my brother that this banquet was just to arrange a marriage for An Yuesheng."
Although Qin Shu was a little surprised, she could understand it, after all, An Yuesheng was indeed of marriageable age.
But the princess said that the marriage that Concubine An chose for An Yuesheng was Zhao Shuoer!
Qin Shu immediately frowned in surprise.
She hoped that Zhao Shuoer could have a good ending, but An Yuesheng... he must have done it for the power of the Jinnan Palace, and it must not be because he loved Zhao Shuoer.
While the two were chatting, the invitation to Concubine An's banquet was delivered to the Princess' Palace.
A maid's report came from outside the door.
"Princess, Concubine An's banquet invitation has been delivered."
The Princess sneered and was about to refuse, but she saw little Xixi beside her with sparkling eyes, looking at her curiously.
The Princess was a little surprised, she patted little Xixi's head.
"Why, Xixi want to go?"
Seeing that the Princess understood her hint, Xixi nodded quickly.
[Xixi wants to go! Want to see the excitement! ]
The Princess didn't care, she looked at Qin Shu. If Qin Shu agreed, then let little Xixi go and see, after all, Qin Shu was Xixi's mother.
Although Qin Shu didn't want to wade into the muddy water, she thought of Zhao Shuo'er, so she frowned and agreed to Xiao Xixi's request to join in the fun.