These two people are definitely not simple.
Shen Pingjin thought so, but she clearly remembered that in her previous life, her brother and Yan Jue had no interaction whatsoever.
Since we didn't cross paths in our past lives, there's even less reason to talk about it in this one.
Could it be that something went wrong?
Chen Pingjin seemed lost in thought.
Seeing her younger sister lower her head and look thoughtful, Shen Ling finally seized the opportunity to exchange glances with Yan Jue.
Yan Jue understood immediately and responded right away.
Shen Pingjin was unaware of the exchange between the two. When she came to her senses and looked at Yan Jue's face again, their expressions had both returned to calm.
Or did I misunderstand?
Shen Pingjin felt that she had been too suspicious lately. She was a reborn person and she clearly knew about her past life. How could she have made a mistake?
Wen Xicha, Wen Jin, Guan Anhe and others also arrived at the Imperial Garden. After paying their respects to Emperor Anqing, they all returned to their seats.
Wenxi Cha searched among the crowd for the figure she had been longing for, but unexpectedly saw two people holding hands tightly.
A sudden pang of pain shot through my heart.
A bitter smile slowly crept onto Wen Xicha's lips as she thought that perhaps that person had always been someone she could never reach or be foolish enough to attain.
But so what? If Shen Pingjin doesn't cherish him in the future, she will naturally do her best to take his place.
Eunuch Shun walked up to Emperor Anqing with a beaming smile and said, "Your Majesty, I just glanced around and found that everyone who was supposed to come has arrived."
Emperor Anqing gave a low "hmm" and waved his hand, indicating that Eunuch Shun could continue doing what he was supposed to do.
Grandpa Shun immediately understood.
"Today is the eleventh year of Anqing, and today is the Spring Banquet held by our Dongyue this year. All the people on the list have arrived. Since that's the case, let's begin the Spring Banquet."
The previously noisy crowd fell silent instantly after what Grandpa Shun said. The entire open-air area seemed to be filled only with the echo of Grandpa Shun's voice.
Many imperial relatives and high-ranking officials, as well as their families and female relatives, have come today.
This spring banquet naturally includes drinking spring tea, and now the entire Imperial Garden is filled with many ladies drinking spring tea.
Shen Pingjin had no intention of participating and was still thinking about eating the pastry in front of her when she was interrupted by the fragrant aroma that wafted towards her.
A shadow seemed to fall over her, and Shen Pingjin could clearly feel the person next to her gripping her hand tighter and tighter.
Chen Pingjin looked up and met a pair of narrow eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
"May Your Highness be well. Your humble servant greets Your Highness."
In her past life, Consort Shu treated her very well, and she always respected Consort Shu very much. She just didn't know why everyone came to see her when they were drinking spring tea.
The golden hairpin on Consort Shu's head was a bit dazzling. She glanced at the man next to the person she had chosen and a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes.
She still spoke politely, "In previous years, you always stayed with me at the Spring Banquet. Why do you look at me like a stranger now?"
Chen Pingjin was stunned for a moment.
She could sense the change in the aura of the person next to her, but she did have a good impression of Consort Shu.
She replied respectfully, "Your Highness, I am now married to the Regent and have become his wife. Please forget everything from before."
Looking at the white jade ring on Shen Pingjin's hand, Consort Shu knew that the child liked her, but due to a series of unforeseen events, she and Shen Pingjin would have no further connection.
In the end, it's still that Shen Ruixue who's confused!
Consort Shu sighed. She knew that this young girl in front of her was telling her to let go, but she genuinely liked this girl from the bottom of her heart.
She glanced at Yan Jue next to Chen Pingjin and said, "If you are bullied in the future, it is not too late to go back on your word. It has nothing to do with you and Xuan'er having no fate. It's just that I always feel a little uncomfortable. I always feel that you should have been my daughter-in-law."
Shen Pingjin had been expressionless throughout her speech, but when she heard Consort Shu's words, her expression began to falter.
she……
In her past life, she was indeed the daughter-in-law of Consort Shu, and Consort Shu was a very kind person who always took good care of her.
However, Consort Shu was Su Xuanmao's birth mother. Although Consort Shu treated her very well, she did not want to touch upon or have any further contact with anything related to Su Xuanmao.
Shen Pingjin was about to speak, subtly explaining her thoughts.
Unexpectedly, a tremendous force suddenly came from her hand, throwing her behind her.
Before Shen Pingjin could react, she saw Yan Jue standing in front of her, completely blocking Consort Shu from her view.
"Your Highness, are you aware that Shen Pingjin is now my princess consort?"
Seeing Consort Shu's gloomy face, Yan Jue snorted coldly.
She tightly protected Chen Pingjin behind her back.
"Do you know that some people, once missed, are gone forever? Consort Shu's daughter-in-law is now the second young lady of the Shen family. I hope Consort Shu will always recognize this fact and stop trying to get attention from me."
When Yan Jue said these words, his eyes were dark and unreadable, but Shen Pingjin, who was listening from behind, felt as if the blood in her body had been frozen.
She understood the meaning behind Yan Jue's words.
Consort Shu was different from her. Consort Shu was born into a high-ranking family and had an extraordinary background. Naturally, she thought that Yan Jue was just a useless and incompetent regent. That's why she dared to ignore Yan Jue's existence in front of her and say these words directly.
But she knew that Yan Jue was definitely not as simple as he appeared.
Then Consort Shu would be in danger.
However, Shen Pingjin knew that Yan Jue would not act easily, because he definitely had his own plan.
Upon hearing this, Consort Shu's disdain deepened.
She raised her hands, which were covered in nail polish, and slowly examined them, her every movement elegant.
After a moment, she spoke directly: "What kind of status does the Regent have, that he dares to speak so arrogantly in front of me? If it weren't for my Xuan'er's momentary lapse of judgment, would you have been able to get such a good wife as Shen Pingjin?"
Shen Pingjin was startled upon hearing this.
Consort Shu, saying such things will only harm me!
Shen Pingjin swallowed hard, hoping that Yan Jue wouldn't hold a grudge and would remember her for those words.
Otherwise, then...
Knowing Yan Jue's methods of punishment, Shen Pingjin shook her head helplessly.
Upon hearing this, Yan Jue's lips curled into a cold smile.
His expression was calm and indifferent, as if he didn't care at all.
But Shen Pingjin knew that the man's expression meant that he had taken her words to heart.
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