Chapter 186 The Third Prince’s Dark Moonlight Eunuch 23
Inside the prefect's mansion, the lights were bright and the candlelight was flickering.
The banquet was filled with a wide variety of delicacies, from mountain and sea delicacies to home-cooked dishes. Each dish was carefully prepared by famous chefs, and was colorful, fragrant and delicious, making people's mouths water.
In a corner of the banquet, musicians played melodious guqin and flute. The music was intertwined with the guests' conversations and laughter, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
Shi Tianchuan saw the guests arriving one after another, so he stood up and clapped his hands. Then, a group of dancers came in. Their eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, their skin was whiter than snow, and their beauty was so stunning that it was heart-warming.
As the melodious music sounded, the dancers began to dance gracefully. Their postures were light and enchanting, and every turn and every dance step was full of rhythm and beauty.
Shi Tianchuan looked at Sima Yi with a flattering smile on his face, "These are all beauties from Jingchu. It would be a blessing for them if they could be favored by His Highness."
Sima Yi smiled slightly and said nothing.
Fang Huaishan seized the opportunity, stood up, and asked Shi Tianchuan, "Who is the gentleman sitting next to the governor?"
Shi Tianchuan glanced at Sima Yi, wanting to speak but stopping himself. In fact, before the banquet began, Shi Tianchuan had proposed to give the main seat to Sima Yi out of respect.
But Sima Yi declined, saying that this was a private visit and he did not want to attract too much attention.
Sima Yi's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he smiled lightly and said, "I am the newly appointed governor. I am passing through here, and I hope you will bear with me."
Fang Huaishan knew Sima Yi's identity, but since Sima Yi chose to conceal it, he naturally couldn't expose it.
Then, he smiled at Sima Yi and said, "So it's you, the Governor. I just learned that my daughter unfortunately encountered bandits yesterday and was fortunately rescued by you, sir."
After saying that, he gave Shen Xinran a look.
Shen Xinran could only stand up and sighed, "My daughter saw the bandits yesterday and was so scared that she fled in a hurry before she had time to thank them. I'm really sorry."
Sima Yi glanced at Shen Xinran and sneered, "Are you sure it's the bandits who scare you, not me?"
Shen Xinran had a stiff smile on his face and didn't dare to speak.
Seeing this, Fang Huaishan continued, "Why don't I let you offer a toast to express my apology."
At the same time, a dancer approached Sima Yi while dancing. She knew in her heart that anyone who could sit next to the prefect was definitely not an ordinary person.
She recalled the housekeeper's words. Whether she could soar to the sky tonight depended on her performance.
"Ouch!" After a scream, the dancer pretended to sprain her ankle and fell into Sima Yi's arms.
This made Shen Xinran, who had just picked up the wine glass, a little confused. How could someone snatch such a bad show?
A trace of disgust flashed in Sima Yi's eyes. He stood up quickly and hid aside.
This resulted in the dancer falling heavily onto the chair without even touching the corner of Sima Yi's clothes. Her head hit the chair handle, and a bump instantly appeared.
This scene attracted the attention of the guests.
Shi Tianchuan frowned and turned to the housekeeper, saying, "Take her away and don't let her embarrass herself here!"
After the dancer was taken away, Sima Yi sat down again. He sighed in a fake apologetic manner, "I'm so sorry. It was just an instinctive reaction. I disturbed everyone's interest."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Shen Xinran, who was standing there in a daze with his wine glass in hand, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What? Are you going to lose your balance too?"
The smile on Shen Xinran's face became even more stiff. The dancer was already like this, how could she dare to act rashly?
After taking a deep breath, Shen Xinran handed the wine glass to Sima Yi and whispered softly, "Master, drink."
Sima Yi took the wine glass and took a sip.
Shen Xinran was about to leave when Sima Yi suddenly reached out, grabbed her wrist, pulled her into his arms, and let her sit on his lap.
His fingers gently stroked Shen Xinran's cheek to her neck, and his voice was low: "Who are you?"
This scene was undoubtedly extremely intimate in the eyes of others. However, Shen Xinran knew in her heart that Sima Yi's fingers pinching her neck were gradually getting stronger.
As long as her answer does not satisfy Sima Yi, death is likely to be waiting for her.
Shen Xinran chuckled, "My little girl Cao Qingyan!"
Sima Yi placed his other hand on the back of the chair and tapped it lightly. "I remember your father's surname was Fang. Why is your surname Cao?"
Shen Xinran blinked, looking innocent, "That's because my daughter takes my mother's surname."
Sima Yi tilted his head slightly and continued to ask, "Then why do you look exactly like a little eunuch in my palace?"
"Little eunuch?" Shen Xinran exclaimed, and tears burst out like a broken dam.
She snuggled in Sima Yi's arms and choked up, "To be honest, I have a twin brother. For so many years, I have never given up looking for him. I didn't expect that he would be a eunuch in the palace."
Sima Yi raised the corners of his lips slightly, "You claimed to be the daughter of the richest man in Jingchu before, so how did your brother become a eunuch in the palace?"
The hot air Sima Yi exhaled when he spoke brushed past Shen Xinran's ears, making her ears slightly itchy.
Shen Xinran raised her head, looking at Sima Yi through tearful eyes, her voice choked with sobs: "To be honest, my daughter was adopted by my father. Before I met my father, I wandered around for a while."
The girl's face was dotted with tears, like a lotus covered with morning dew, so beautiful and pitiful.
Sima Yi snorted coldly, then pushed Shen Xinran away and said expressionlessly: "Okay, you can go now."
Shen Xinran sat back behind Fang Huaishan and heard Fang Huaishan sighing to her, "You did a good job this time. I believe he has taken you to heart."
Shen Xinran didn't know what to say for a moment. Is this good? You really didn't see the hand he was holding his neck!
After the banquet, Sima Yi returned to the room arranged for him by Shi Tianchuan.
Fushou walked out from the corner and whispered, "Master, we have already investigated clearly. She is indeed Cao Qingyan. She grew up in Jingchu since she was a child, and her life trajectory matches."
Sima Yi nodded without saying anything. He didn't know why, but he always felt that it was Xiao Xiangzi.
But Xiao Xiangzi is a boy, and she is a girl, which really doesn't make sense. But don't worry, if she is a fox, she will reveal her true colors sooner or later.
Thinking of this, Sima Yi clenched his fists in anger. Since you chose to leave in the first place, why did you appear in front of him in another way?
The next morning, when Sima Yi woke up, Shi Tianchuan was already standing respectfully in the hall waiting for him.
Seeing Sima Yi coming out, Shi Tianchuan immediately smiled ingratiatingly and asked, "Your Majesty, did you enjoy the banquet last night?"
After Sima Yi sat down, he nodded and said casually: "It's okay!"
When Shi Tianchuan heard this answer, a hint of joy appeared on his face, but he quickly regained his composure.
He continued, "In fact, there are many interesting places in Jingchu. If Your Majesty is willing, I would like to accompany you to visit them."
Sima Yi was about to refuse, but suddenly thought of something, changed his mind, and nodded in agreement: "Okay."
In this way, Shi Tianchuan led Sima Yi to the busiest street in Jingchu City.
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