Emperor Chengxuan frowned almost imperceptibly.
Deep down, he certainly hoped that Xiao Shuangbao would find a good match when he grew up.
But he absolutely did not want this person to be Zhongli Yu, the hostage of Southern Yan State.
You know, the relationship between Eastern Qi and Southern Yan is not as good as it seems, and the two countries may go to war at any time.
"Shuangbao, come, come to daddy quickly."
At this time, Emperor Chengxuan immediately waved to Xiao Shuangbao.
"oh."
Little Shuangbao obeyed obediently, winked at Zhongli Yu, and walked to sit next to Emperor Chengxuan.
Next, some polite words.
Concubine Luo said that the reason she held this palace banquet was because there had been no happy events worth celebrating recently. When she learned that it was going to snow heavily, she thought the snowy scenery was pleasant and worth celebrating, so she invited everyone to the palace for a gathering.
When she said that, everyone naturally said some auspicious words to show their support.
After this set of polite formalities, the court dancers began their performance.
Then several guqin players including Zhongli Yu played the guqin.
"I have seen Master Yu. He is, after all, a prince of Southern Yan. How can I let Master Yu play for me on such a festive day? Why don't you take a break? Ruyi, go and offer Master Yu a cup of tea."
At this time, Concubine Luo suddenly said.
"Yes, Madam Dowager."
Su Ruyi immediately picked up a cup of tea, stood up and walked towards Zhong Liyu.
But after taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped and said with some embarrassment on her face, "My Lady, Ruyi suddenly remembered that a few days ago in the study, the little princess warned Ruyi not to approach Master Yu."
As she spoke, she glanced at Xiao Shuangbao with a hint of timidity, and then said, "Otherwise, let the little princess give Master Yu Zhen a cup of hot tea, and Ruyi will not go near Master Yu."
After saying this, she immediately retreated with the teacup in her hand.
When she said this, everyone couldn't help but look at Xiao Shuangbao in surprise.
"What's going on? The little princess is so young, but she's already fallen for Zhong Liyu? Doesn't allow other girls to get close to her?"
"Isn't she too jealous? We are all children. Why doesn't she allow Princess Thirteen to get close to Zhong Liyu?"
"The little princess's possessiveness is a bit too strong..."
Several women began to discuss quietly.
When Emperor Chengxuan heard these words, he frowned.
Just when he was about to reprimand him, he saw Xiao Shuangbao holding a cup of tea and walking up to Zhong Liyu.
"Brother Qinshi, have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
Little Shuangbao's soft and fair face was full of calmness, and his little hands steadily handed the teacup to Zhongli Yu.
"Thank you, little princess."
Zhongli Yu raised his hand to take the teacup and smiled at her gently.
The tea is not very hot, and it is just the right temperature to drink.
Zhongli Yu quickly drank a cup of tea in front of Xiao Shuangbao.
Su Ruyi watched this scene, holding the teacup and pretending to drink water, while looking at Zhong Liyu with a hint of excitement in her eyes.
She counted silently: "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six..."
On this side, Zhongli Yu finished his tea and was just about to put down the cup.
Su Ruyi happened to count to "one".
In an instant, Zhongli Yu felt dizzy, his hand lost its balance, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. He also fell down and fell on the table!
This scene happened so unexpectedly.
Only then did Su Ruyi drink the tea in her hand with a smug look on her face.
"This, this! This is bad! Master Yu is dead!"
The zither player closest to Zhong Liyu saw Zhong Liyu fall on the table. The blood flowing from the corner of his mouth quickly dyed the table red, and he screamed.
Little Shuangbao was stunned.
She is most able to sense death.
But when she looked at Zhong Liyu and was about to speak, she was interrupted by Su Ruyi, who looked angry.
"Little Princess! How could you do this? I've listened to you and haven't approached Master Yu! But how could you harbor hatred just because we met and talked yesterday and poison Master Yu to death?"
Su Ruyi stood up from her seat, walked over quickly, and started to criticize Xiao Shuangbao.
Everyone was already in shock over Zhong Liyu's death on the spot, and when they heard this, they immediately believed it a little.
"So, this little princess is so cruel?"
"Just because of such a small matter, you poisoned the hostage of Southern Yan?"
"Isn't she too lawless?"
Everyone was talking about it.
At this time, Xiao Shuangbao looked at Su Ruyi, then at Zhong Liyu, his little face blank.
"What are you talking about? When did Shuangbao poison the zither master brother? He didn't..."
However, before Xiao Shuangbao could finish his words.
Su Ruyi interrupted her again: "Don't explain! Just now, you handed this cup of tea to Master Yu, and Master Yu died immediately after drinking it! Can you say that this was not your doing?
"How can you still deny it in front of everyone?
"You don't think that just because your father dotes on you, you can be so lawless, do you?
"I'm telling you! You made a wrong calculation this time!
"Father is a wise ruler!
"He wouldn't condone you poisoning others just because he loved you in the past!
"Besides, there are so many dignitaries watching here! They will definitely not allow someone as ruthless as you to continue to be the little princess of Dongqi!
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