Chapter 116 The Second Prince Returns to the Capital

When Rong Wenmiao heard what He Yuyao said, her face immediately turned red with embarrassment.

Seeing her like this, Han Xiyue also joked: "Now our sister Wen Miao has grown up. She used to be fearless, but now she knows how to be shy."

Several people started laughing and making noise again.

In a private room not far from them, Shen Baoyan and Shen Baoshuang were also standing at the window looking out.

Shen Baoshuang didn't know that today was the day the Second Prince and others would return. Shen Baoyan had found out about this in advance and brought her sister here specially.

My sister told me before that she wanted to give up on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Although her eyes were firm, she had persisted for so many years. Was she really letting it go? She had to give it a try. Only when she really let it go could she feel at ease.

Seeing the Crown Prince and his two companions riding side by side, Shen Baoyan's eyes flashed with surprise, and she said casually, "Your Highness the Crown Prince has lost weight."

"Didn't father say that the prince is busy with state affairs, so it's normal for him to be thinner." Shen Baoshuang didn't stand at the window. She just sat at the table, tasting the tea and snacks in the restaurant, and answered casually.

Shen Baoyan turned around and looked at Shen Baoshuang. Her eyes were full of calmness and she didn't care about the prince's appearance at all.

Shen Baoshuang couldn't hear her sister's voice, and when she raised her head, she met her sister's puzzled eyes. Only then did she understand her sister's intention. She laughed immediately, walked to the window, and held Shen Baoyan's arm.

"Sister, are you here to test me?"

"Shuang'er, don't think too much, I just..." Shen Baoyan knew that her sister had a bad temper, so she hurriedly explained.

"Don't worry, sister. I understand your feelings." Shen Baoshuang looked downstairs. "I was young and ignorant before. What the noble concubine said is right. What's the good of marrying into the royal family? The prince doesn't like me. If I stay with him every day, I will just be watching him go by in vain."

"It's better to be like my sister," Shen Baoshuang said, leaning her head on Shen Baoyan's shoulder, "find someone who shares your soul mate, and be together for the rest of your life."

"A lifetime together as a couple." These words also exploded in Shen Baoyan's mind. She had never expected this. The noble families around her all had three wives and four concubines. How could she be so blessed?

"Is this what Concubine Chen said?" Shen Baoyan couldn't help but ask curiously.

Shen Baoshuang nodded: "Of course."

His words were full of his conviction towards Concubine Chen.

"Come to think of it, Concubine Chen has sent me the coming-of-age gift, but I haven't entered the palace to thank her yet." Shen Baoyan held Shen Baoshuang's hand and said softly, "When we allow outsiders to enter the palace someday, I'd better ask my sister to accompany me."

"My pleasure." Shen Baoshuang bowed slightly and said mischievously.

Also indispensable is, of course, Xing Niaoniao, the daughter of the Minister of Justice.

This was the one that Lu Xingwan mentioned, the Xing Niaoniao whom she knew she liked when she was only six or seven years old. In the past, her mother had a good relationship with the wife of the Duke of Anguo, so she could see Pei Chuyan often. However, since the Duke of Anguo and his wife passed away, and Pei Chuyan was taken into the palace by the Queen Mother, she had only seen Pei Chuyan twice.

She would definitely not miss such a good opportunity.

At this moment, she was leaning against the window, holding her chin with her hands and looking down.

Pei Chuyan was wearing a black riding suit today. His nose bridge was originally high, and after experiencing the wind and sun these days, the lines on his face became more distinct, making him look tough and handsome. Xing Niaoniao couldn't help laughing out loud.

Now she is not as anxious as those people. Pei Chuyan is only nine years old, and it is still too early for him to get married!

Just as she was immersed in Pei Chuyan's beauty, someone knocked on the door. She couldn't help but frown and turned to look at the maid beside her.

The maid hurried outside to open the door and take a look, then came back to report: "Miss, it's Miss He and Miss Lin."

"He Yunyao and Lin Yin? What are they doing here?" Xing Niaoniao looked unhappy.

"They heard that the young lady was here by herself, so they came to pay their respects!" the girl said flatteringly.

"Let them in!" Xing Niaoniao continued to look out the window, shaking her legs.

"What a coincidence, Sister Xing is here." Lin Yin and He Yunyao rushed to the window as soon as they entered the private room. Their purpose was self-evident.

Xing Niaoniao was so immersed in the sweet talk between the two of them that she didn't notice.

He Yunyao dragged Lin Yin here today, but unexpectedly, because they did not make a reservation in advance, the private room was already sold out. Hearing that Xing Niaoniao was alone, he dared to come to find her.

He Yunyao looked down and saw the Second Prince wearing a red riding suit. His bright eyes sparkled like stars. He smiled and said, "The Second Prince is really handsome."

Xing Niaoniao couldn't stand it, and her tone immediately became bad: "Are you blind? It's obvious that the Prince of Anguo is more romantic and suave."

Seeing this, Lin Yin tried to smooth things over: "I think both of them are excellent! One is a prince, and the other is the son of the Duke of Anguo. They both have their own merits."

Only then did Xing Niaoniao snort and turn around.

However, he completely forgot that he was the owner of this private room and he could have kicked He Yunyao out.

At this time in the imperial palace, the Queen Mother, the Emperor of Great Chu and others were anxiously waiting in the Rongle Palace.

All the concubines were naturally present, but unlike in the past, Concubine Wen actually showed up.

Her appearance surprised the concubines present, many of whom saw her for the first time.

The Emperor of Great Chu could not help but sigh that his harem really could not survive without Qingyan. It must have been Qingyan's persuasion that day that worked, allowing Concubine Wen to leave Hanguang Palace and come out to meet people.

At this moment, the eunuch outside rushed in and said, "Report to the Queen Mother, report to His Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has received His Royal Highness the Second Prince and the Prince of Anguo. They have now entered the palace and are heading to Rongle Palace!"

"Good," the Queen Mother couldn't help but smile upon hearing this, "It's good that you've entered the palace. I'm relieved too."

Concubine Lan at the side couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Concubine Chen Gui smiled and said, "Although Sister Lan doesn't say it, I'm afraid she must have been frightened these days."

The Queen Mother nodded and looked at Concubine Lan: "This is the heart of a mother. Who doesn't care about her own son?"

After saying that, he pointed at Concubine Chen Gui and said, "Look, you are the same! People in the palace now say that Yong'an is like hanging on Concubine Chen Gui, and she has to take him with her wherever she goes."

Everyone in the room burst into laughter, and the atmosphere was unusually harmonious.

As they were talking, the prince and his men came in from outside.

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager and Father."

"Greetings to the Queen Mother and His Majesty."

The three of them greeted in unison.

"Get up quickly. You two children must have worked hard on the journey." The Queen Mother spoke quickly, but she was a little choked up.