Although Chen Li didn't see it, she could clearly hear her father taking a deep breath.
After exchanging a glance with the fourth brother opposite them, the two siblings smiled at each other and turned their heads away tacitly to save some face for Shen Changshan.
After turning around, the smile on Chen Li's lips disappeared. She didn't expect to meet Chen Jiaojiao today. She thought that after they parted on the road to escape famine, they would hardly meet again.
I didn’t expect that we were so destined to meet in Beijing.
Thinking of the hatred in Shen Jiaojiao's eyes, a hint of misfortune flashed across her eyes. She hated him now, but who should she blame for all the things that Shen Changshan's family had experienced before!
And who should she blame for Chen Li, the innocent life she killed?
After Xie Yunche sent the Shen family away, he hurried to find Shen Jiaojiao and wandered outside the yard for a long time without going in.
When Shen Jiaojiao sorted out her emotions and came out, she saw him pacing outside.
"My Lord, why are you here?"
When Xie Yunche saw Shen Jiaojiao running forward with a look of surprise, the words he wanted to ask got stuck in his throat.
Especially when he met Shen Jiaojiao's beautiful and somewhat bewitching eyes, he was completely unable to say what he wanted to ask.
"Jiaojiao, do you want to live with the Shen family?"
If he couldn't ask what he wanted to ask, he would change the question.
Shen Jiaojiao shook her head with a sweet smile on her face, “Prince, why do you have such an idea? Jiaojiao can’t go back.”
The smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a look of dejection. "Jiaojiao is already a prostitute. Going back will only affect the marriages of my nephews and nieces. Why should I go back?"
Xie Yunche only saw her looking at him cautiously, and asked tentatively: "Does the prince dislike Jiaojiao?"
Seeing Xie Yunche remained silent for a long time, tears gradually filled her beautiful eyes. She opened her mouth to say something, but couldn't say it. It was very unbearable to watch.
"Your Majesty, Miss He is here to visit."
At this time, Xiao Linzi came in from outside the yard and interrupted their conversation.
"Your Majesty, you have a distinguished guest, Jiaojiao will not disturb you."
When she turned around, a tear fell from the corner of Shen Jiaojiao's eye, and that tear just happened to fall on Xie Yunche's hand.
Shen Jiaojiao returned to her room. She naturally knew that Miss He was the future Princess of Yan. She was not sure whether to confront her at the moment, so it was better to avoid the limelight for the time being.
Xie Yunche felt the cold liquid on his hand, which was clearly not warm at all. This made Xie Yunche feel very bad, and he walked away with a sullen face.
Xiao Linzi looked back at the closed door. He didn't realize that this delicate girl had some tricks up her sleeve to make the prince pay attention to her.
However, our prince is a kind-hearted person. Although he was a bit dissolute in the past, he never bullies men or women. He will even give some money to poor people when he meets them.
I just don't know whether the prince feels pity for this delicate girl or likes her.
Pei Yu didn't come back until the evening. Seeing that he looked very tired, Chen Li asked him the reason.
Pei Yu leaned back in his chair and sighed deeply. Xie Yunci had not left the palace for a long time. When he came out today, he was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, and he didn't even listen to a word of advice.
"Ali, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired after traveling a lot with His Majesty."
"Where do you mean many places?"
Thinking of this, Pei Yu's mouth twitched. "Not much, I just ran around the west and east of the city and the suburbs."
After hearing this, Chen Li fell silent for a rare moment. Even if they had been out since noon, it had been less than three hours. She suddenly wanted to know how the two of them had managed to escape.
Suddenly, Chen Li smelled the faint smell of blood on him. Since he had changed his clothes, she suddenly guessed something, walked to his side, pulled him up, and examined him carefully.
"What's wrong, Ali?"
"Did you encounter an assassin?"
Pei Yu took her hand and pulled her back to sit on the chair. "Yes, we encountered an assassin. Don't worry, I'm not hurt."
Chen Li asked with a strange look on her face, "Is this assassin going after you or the emperor?"
You can't blame her for asking this question. Who made Pei Yu so popular with assassins before?
"It's directed at the emperor."
"Who is so brave?"
Pei Yu shook his head. "It has affected the Emperor's interest at the moment, and he has decided to investigate on his own."
Pei Yu had a complicated expression. If the assassin hadn't affected his mood, he might not have returned to the palace tonight.
Chen Li held his hand and said, "I'm glad that A Yu is okay."
Hearing footsteps outside, Shen Li let go of his hand. The person coming was Lin Cuicui, "A Li, it's time for dinner."
When he saw Pei Yu there, he was slightly surprised, and then quickly asked, "Has Ayu eaten?"
Pei Yu shook his head, "Not yet."
"Then let's eat together and go."
Pei Yu rushed to the private residence as soon as he sent the emperor back to the palace. He had not even been back to Prince Jingnan's Mansion. No, it should be said that he had been back only a few times after he returned to the court.
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A few days later, the streets of the capital were decorated with lights and there were endless streams of people walking on the streets, including many people dressed in strange costumes. They were from small countries near Beiyuan.
They used to pay taxes to Northern Qi, but when Northern Yan was established, they all sent gifts to congratulate.
Xie Yunche did not give most of it in the previous times, but this time, since many remaining issues had been resolved after the army returned to the capital, he decided to give most of it.
They came here to congratulate Xie Yunci on his birthday. Of course, many countries brought princesses with them. They believed that in addition to interests, marriage was also necessary to consolidate the relationship.
The Shen family didn't go out for a stroll these days. Shen Li wanted to take them out several times, but they refused, so she gave up the idea.
Shen Qi'an went to the Imperial College to register two days ago and was successfully enrolled. He packed his luggage and lived in the Imperial College that day. He only came back when the Wanshou Festival arrived.
"Ali, your clothes look really nice."
Chen Li was wearing a purple brocade robe with plum blossoms made of silver thread on the hem. The hair accessories on her head were also in the shape of plum blossoms. She was holding a cloak with a white fox collar in her arms.
The outfits for Chen Li's parents, eldest sister-in-law and fourth brother were all prepared by Pei Yu. They were of ordinary styles, but the materials were relatively expensive, but they were still wearable.
"Sister-in-law, you look great in this outfit too."
Xu Taohua was wearing a blue dress, which matched the jewelry on her body and made her look more gentle. However, Chen Li's next sentence made her blush.
"I'm sure big brother will like it when he sees it."
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