Chapter 470 Which young master is the Imperial Sister thinking about?
Sheng Sheng keenly sensed Xie Yunjia's unusual behavior.
Her elder sister has always been carefree and unrestrained; when has she ever hesitated like this?
He slowed down his chewing and unconsciously began to observe her quietly.
Xie Yunjia unconsciously twisted the edge of her sleeve with her fingertips, her brows furrowed slightly, and her eyes were filled with unspoken turmoil. Even her usually bright eyes had dimmed a bit, and her hesitant appearance was completely different from her usual cheerful and decisive personality.
Something's up, something's up.
My sister is definitely up to something!
Sheng Sheng narrowed her eyes slightly, tentatively leaned closer, and asked in a soft voice, "Sister, what's wrong? You were fine just now, why are you so absent-minded?"
Sheng Sheng lightly touched Xie Yunjia's arm with her fingertips, her gaze fixed intently on the slight change in her expression, not wanting to miss the slightest abnormality.
Sheng Sheng was a little excited. Her elder sister always said that wise people don't fall in love, and she had never developed any feelings for any man.
Now that she had suddenly discovered something, his curiosity grew wildly like a tender sprout breaking through the soil, even dispelling his drowsiness. He couldn't help but smile mischievously, excitedly wanting to find out her little secret.
Xie Yunjia is usually the one making fun of others, but now it's finally her turn to be the one being made fun of!
Ha ha ha ha!
The little voice in my heart screams wildly.
Xie Yunjia glared at her angrily, lightly poking her forehead with her fingertip, her tone slightly stern and reproachful: "So young, yet so thoughtful, meddling in your elder sister's affairs?"
Though her words were stern, a faint blush crept into her ears, and her gaze unconsciously drifted elsewhere, avoiding the intense, burning stares.
"I didn't care about my elder sister. I just noticed that something was wrong with her and I was worried."
Sheng Sheng covered her forehead, her eyes crinkling with laughter, completely unafraid of her "anger." Instead, she pressed her advantage, moving closer and lowering her voice, her tone sly and probing, "What were you thinking about just now, Imperial Sister? Were you perhaps thinking about some handsome young master?"
Xie Yunjia didn't answer, but glared at her again.
It's okay if Xie Yunjia doesn't speak; Sheng Sheng will guess on her own.
But no matter how hard she racked her brains, she couldn't figure out who could have caused her to act this way.
"Could it be the eldest son of the Wang family? I heard that he once specially handed a jade pendant to my elder sister at a palace banquet, and his eyes were glued to her as if he couldn't take them off. But his appearance isn't outstanding, and my elder sister doesn't seem like she would like him."
Sheng Sheng rested her chin on her hand and counted on her fingers, "Is it still Chen's eldest son? I heard he is good at poetry and has a handsome appearance. He is a good match for the princess's talent."
Xie Yunjia remained silent, her voice trembling with disappointment as she cried out, "Ah, it can't be that handsome young man from the Ma family, can it?"
"What are you talking about?" Xie Yunjia finally couldn't help but speak up, reaching out to tap Shengsheng's forehead. "Nonsense, children should do children's things, stop asking about adult matters here."
The more Xie Yunjia denied it, the more certain Sheng Sheng became that things were indeed unusual.
Sheng Sheng was not about to let this opportunity slip by easily.
"So none of them are you? Tell me, elder sister, who is it that has caught your eye?"
Sheng Sheng tugged at Xie Yunjia's sleeve and shook it gently, her voice pleading and urgent, "My dear elder sister, my dear elder sister, please just reveal a little bit, please, I promise I won't tell anyone!"
Xie Yunjia would never admit it. Just as she was worrying about how to brush off Sheng Sheng, Xiao Tao came in and said, "Your Highness, Miss Li's carriage is waiting outside the gate. She says she wants to take the Second Princess into the palace."
Xie Yunjia felt as if she had been granted a pardon. A hint of relief flashed across her eyes. She quickly pulled back the sleeve that was being pulled and urged her, "Hurry up and go, or you'll miss the time to enter the palace."
Then, Xie Yunjia turned around, sat down comfortably again, and dismissed her with a smile: "I won't see you off. It's getting colder and colder. Our darling Sheng Sheng wouldn't want her to get cold, would she?"
Sheng Sheng puffed out her cheeks, stomped her feet, and sulked inwardly.
Honestly, why did it have to happen at this time?
She wanted to cry but couldn't, so she left reluctantly.
Xie Yunjia smiled as she watched the little girl's reluctant departure, then leisurely continued to drink her porridge.
The porridge had gone cold. Xie Yunjia frowned and put the bowl down.
Seeing this, Xiao Tao said, "Your Highness, let me have someone take the porridge and warm it up."
"No need, just remove them all." Xie Yunjia waved her hand, gesturing to her.
Xiao Tao ordered everyone to remove the things. Seeing that she suddenly looked downcast, she asked with concern, "Your Highness, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Maybe so. Go tell the kitchen to make a bowl of hawthorn tea."
"Yes, this servant will go right away."
When Xiao Tao heard her say that, she assumed that she had eaten too much and had indigestion, so she immediately went to the small kitchen to ask someone to make hawthorn tea.
After Xiao Tao left, Xie Yunjia lowered her head and played with the ends of her hair, unable to stop thinking about what Sheng Sheng had said.
Do we seize the moment?
Be a courageous person, seize the moment, and at least have had it.
Xie Yunjia lowered her eyes, and the fingers that had been playing with the ends of her hair gradually stopped.
...
Outside the Brocade Palace, Sheng Sheng was being led by Li Manyan, and it was clear that the closer they got to the palace, the warmer Li Manyan's palms became, until they reached the palace gates, where her palms were sweating.
Sheng Sheng knew she was nervous, after all, this was Li Manyan's first time formally paying her respects to Consort Rong.
She comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, Sister Yan Yan, Mother is a very kind person, and she likes you very much!"
“Yes, I know.” Li Manyan smiled. “Her Imperial Concubine has always been kind and benevolent, but this time is different, I…”
Sheng Sheng certainly knew what she meant by "different". Before, she was just the eldest daughter of the Li family.
But now, she is engaged to Xie Yunchuan, her status is different, and her state of mind is naturally different as well.
"Don't worry, don't be nervous!"
Before Sheng Sheng could offer more words of comfort, Lü Ping came out and said, "Princess, Miss Li, Her Highness the Imperial Concubine requests your presence."
Li Manyan's heart tightened, and she subconsciously straightened her back, greeting Lüping with a smile. Then she led Li Manyan inside, saying, "Sister Yan Yan, let's go."
"Okay, sure." Li Manyan straightened her skirt, took a deep breath, and then followed.
Upon entering the main hall, a warm and elegant fragrance of orchids wafted towards you. Consort Rong sat upright, dressed in brocade palace attire, her brows and eyes gentle, a faint smile playing on her lips, without a trace of imposing authority.
She must have dressed up deliberately, changing her jewelry to an elegant set, making her look more approachable.
Li Manyan curtsied, her movements precise and swift, her voice clear yet respectful: "This humble woman, Li Manyan, greets Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine. May Your Highness be well."
Consort Rong raised her hand to gesture for her to rise, her gaze falling on her with a hint of scrutiny, but mostly gentleness: "Get up."
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