Chapter 281 Concubine Ling's Scheme
In a moment, the curtain of the Northern Qi carriage moved, and a palace maid came down first and lifted the curtain.
A slender figure came out of the carriage, wearing a Xiangfei-colored gold-woven skirt that looked very gorgeous in the sunlight.
Shen Qingtan looked at Princess Guangning standing on the shaft of the carriage. She did not get off the carriage, but looked at him.
Princess Guangning had curly hair, and the pearl hairpin in her hair and the pearl earrings on her ears made her look radiant.
Especially those willow-shaped eyes, which are naturally charming. When she looks at people straight, she is very captivating.
Shen Qingtan's gaze lingered on Princess Guangning's face for a moment. He bowed and continued to walk down the wooden steps to get off the carriage.
Princess Guangning was looking at Shen Qingtan's back when she heard the maid beside her say, "Princess, this is Princess Jiahe, the daughter of the King of Zhenbei, and also the wife of the Grandson of the Duke's Mansion."
Princess Guangning couldn't help but think of what King Qi said. He said that the men in the Zhenbei Palace were all upright, handsome and strong men.
She had seen the Northern Qi generals, who had rugged features, strong muscles, and a fierce aura, and felt that the King of Qi was exaggerating. He had flattered her in order to make her willingly marry the son of the King of Zhenbei.
Now that he saw Shen Qingtan, he began to believe what King Qi said.
Princess Guangning is as clear as a mirror. No matter which prince she marries, she will not have a good life.
After all, marrying her means missing out on the throne.
For her, marrying the son of the King of Zhenbei is the best destination.
Although the King of Zhenbei is a killing god, he is extremely protective of his children. It is said that his offspring has the style of her father. If she is recognized by them, they will definitely protect her at all costs.
It's a pity that she can't marry into the Zhenbei Palace.
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Shen Qingtan took a sedan chair to Yanxiang Palace.
The sedan stopped and Liu Yue called out from outside, "Second Madam, we've arrived at Yanxiang Palace. Please get out of the sedan."
Immediately afterwards, a hand reached into the sedan chair.
Shen Qingtan extended her hand, and the moment it touched his palm, she realized something was wrong. When she wanted to pull it back, it was held.
The next moment, a heroic face poked its head into the sedan chair.
"Cousin, my cousin asked me to take care of you at the flower banquet." Qi Chuyin held Shen Qingtan's hand and led her out of the sedan chair: "I will be by your side throughout this flower viewing banquet."
Shen Qingtan looked at Qi Chuyin in surprise. She never expected that Zhao Yi would ask someone to take care of her.
This was the first time Shen Qingtan saw Qi Chuyin. She was half a finger taller than her, with long hair tied in a high ponytail and wearing black clothes, looking neat and dashing.
"Cousin, thank you for your help."
Shen Qingtan lowered his eyes and looked at the two people's hands clasped together.
Perhaps because Qi Chuyin practiced martial arts, a thick layer of calluses grew on her palms, and she just realized that it was not Liu Yue's hand.
Qi Chuyin followed Shen Qingtan's gaze and saw that Shen Qingtan's hands were small and soft, as if they had no bones.
She pinched it once, and again.
Suddenly, she thought of what Shen Lue said: "Qi Chuyin, are you really a woman? I hold your hand, just like holding my own hand. If your hand is as soft as a woman's, I will not fail to recognize that you are a woman."
Qi Chuyin couldn't imagine what a girl's hands should look like.
A fool like Shen San, has he ever held a girl's hand? How dare he say that a girl's hands are soft?
Qi Chuyin just thought that Shen San didn't recognize that she was a girl, and felt too embarrassed, so he deliberately made up for it.
It was not until today when she held Shen Qingtan's hand that she realized that Shen San had not lied to her.
Girls' hands are really soft.
Qi Chuyin seemed to have discovered something new and extraordinary, and she held Shen Qingtan's hand tightly until they entered the main hall of Yanxiang Palace, and then she let go of Shen Qingtan's hand.
After she decided to leave the palace, she shared her experience with Shen San.
Shen Qingtan didn't know what Qi Chuyin was thinking, and bowed to Concubine Ling in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
"Jiahe, I haven't seen you for a long time." Concubine Ling said with a smile on her face, in a friendly tone, "You have now returned to your roots, and I haven't congratulated you yet."
At this point, Concubine Ling sighed, "If it weren't for Shen Liushi's evil thoughts, you wouldn't be separated from your biological parents. It's because of them that your marriage with Zhao Erlang came about. It shows that you are destined to be together."
Shen Qingtan saw that Concubine Ling pretended nothing had happened and continued to talk to her warmly, and she felt that Concubine Ling was really patient.
"Your Highness is right." Shen Qingtan pretended to be shy and said, "Second Master and I are destined to be together. Even if there is no Shen Liushi, we will eventually achieve good things after going around in circles."
"That's exactly what's going on." Concubine Ling's smile remained unchanged. "Northern Qi sent Princess Guangning to Great Zhou for marriage, but she still hasn't found her destined husband. Princess Guangning's marriage is a very important matter, crucial to the alliance between the two countries, so it can't be taken lightly. I'm hosting this flower-viewing banquet specifically to help Princess Guangning become familiar with the customs and practices of Great Zhou, so she can quickly choose a suitable husband."
Shen Qingtan frowned slightly, trying to guess what Concubine Ling was thinking.
"Jiahe, you have always been methodical and thorough in your actions. I have the utmost confidence in you. You will accompany Princess Guangning at today's flower viewing banquet."
Before Shen Qingtan could speak, Concubine Ling continued, "Miss Qi grew up in the Northern Territory, which borders Northern Qi. She is very familiar with Northern Qi's customs and practices. I am most relieved to have you two cousins entertain Princess Guangning."
When Shen Qingtan heard Concubine Ling's arrangement, she subconsciously thought that Concubine Ling had a conspiracy and wanted to frame her and Qi Chuyin.
After thinking about it, she rejected the idea.
Concubine Ling is now being neglected by Emperor Jing'an, and her situation in the harem is really not good.
Concubine Ling held a flower-viewing banquet with great fanfare today and invited Princess Guangning to attend the banquet.
If something happened to Princess Guangning in Yanxiang Palace, even if Concubine Ling was not blamed, she would still be held responsible.
Given Concubine Ling's scheming, she would never do such a stupid thing.
Concubine Ling's eyes were filled with sorrow. "The Emperor hasn't had a good rest lately because of the Northern Qi situation. If we can find a good husband for Princess Guangning, it will help relieve the Emperor's worries."
With one hat after another being put down, if Shen Qingtan did not agree, she would be considered ignorant of the overall situation. She might be manipulated by someone with ulterior motives and would hinder Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi had just been promoted, and he didn't know how many eyes were watching him behind his back.
Shen Qingtan had a plan in mind and said with a smile, "It is my blessing to be able to share the worries of the Imperial Concubine."
Concubine Ling suggested to share the emperor's worries, and Shen Qingtan replied to share Concubine Ling's worries.
Concubine Ling once again dealt with Shen Qingtan, and Shen Qingtan's words and actions were still flawless.
She asked Huichun beside her: "Where is Princess Guangning?"
Huichun replied, "Princess Guangning is admiring the flowers in the garden behind the side hall."
Concubine Ling ordered, "Take Princess Jiahe and Miss Qi to the back garden to find Princess Guangning."
"Yes." Huichun took Shen Qingtan and Qi Chuyin to the back garden of the side hall.
Concubine Ling looked at Shen Qingtan's back as he left, and took a sip of tea.
The Emperor wants to marry Princess Guangning to Prince Yu. As long as Princess Guangning is unwilling to marry, the Emperor will naturally not force her.
Solve the problem directly from the root cause.
Shen Qingtan and Qi Chuyin followed Huichun to the back garden and saw Princess Guangning standing in front of a window. She seemed to have seen something extremely terrifying and was shaking uncontrollably.
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