Chapter 26: So Courageous

Chunxi added: "But His Highness wants to take you to the welcoming banquet, which shows that His Highness still dotes on you very much."

Shen Chu smiled. It didn’t matter whether she was spoiled or not. What mattered was that there would be a banquet tomorrow.

The next morning, Shen Chuwei was sleeping soundly when Chunxi woke her up, "My lady, don't sleep any more. Let's get up and dress up."

Shen Chu slightly raised his eyelids and muttered softly: "Chunxi, let me sleep a little longer."

Chunxi lifted the quilt and said, "My lady, you can't sleep any more, or you won't have time to wash and dress."

Shen Chuwei closed his eyes and continued to sleep, "Then don't wash or dress up."

Chunxi spoke in a motherly tone: "My lady, you are accompanying His Highness. It would be impolite if you don't dress up. If His Highness is unhappy, you can forget about attending the banquet."

I think you can make up for it by taking a nap, but you can’t make up for it at a banquet.

Nothing could stop her from going to the feast.

Shen Chuwei immediately opened her eyes, got up from the bed and went to wash up.

Chunxi saw that her master was more interested in food than anything else. She shook her head helplessly. When would she be able to compete with her master and the women in the palace and take the position of a noble concubine step by step?

Just thinking about it makes me feel a sense of accomplishment!

Shen Chuwei sat in front of the dressing table, watching her long jet-black hair being tied into a hanging bun by Chunxi's deft hands. A long strand of hair was left on each side, with a magnolia flower pinned in the middle of her hair and two pearl hairpins inserted diagonally on both sides, with a few pink pearl flowers in just the right position.

I have to say, this color combination is very beautiful, and the hair suits Shen Chuwei very well. With light makeup, her face is like peach blossoms in March, tender and beautiful.

After everything was packed up, Shen Chuwei went to the prince's bedroom accompanied by Chunxi.

Xiao Jinyan stood on the porch, watching Shen Chuwei walking slowly towards her. She was wearing a pink dress, and against the backlight, she looked like peach blossoms blooming in March, beautiful and delicate.

Chang Liangdi was also dressed up, with her hair in long buns and golden hairpins inserted diagonally on both sides. She was wearing a light blue dress that made her look beautiful and elegant.

Seeing Shen Fengyi approaching slowly, a flash of shock flashed across her eyes.

His Highness dotes on her so much, how can a mere concubine be qualified to attend the welcoming banquet?

Xiao Jinyan lowered his eyes and glanced at Chang Liangdi. Little Fengyi? It seems that it is time for her to be promoted to Shen Chuwei's position.

Shen Chuwei walked up to Xiao Jinyan and was not surprised to see Chang Liangdi standing next to Xiao Jinyan. Instead, she became more certain that Chang Liangdi was the apple of Xiao Jinyan's eye.

She bowed and said, "I'm sorry to have kept Your Highness and Sister Chang waiting for a long time."

"Hold Xuetuan." Xiao Jinyan threw Xuetuan into Shen Chuwei's arms. Xuetuan's round body drew a perfect arc in the air. Fortunately, Shen Chuwei reacted quickly and caught Xuetuan accurately.

Xuetuan looked at Shen Chuwei with grievance.

Shen Chuwei also expressed her sympathy. You see, being His Highness's pet will get you tossed around. How about being my pet?

Xiao Jinyan: “…” How dare you covet my favor?

He was used to the fact that his mind-reading skills sometimes worked and sometimes didn't, and he was just a little curious.

Chang Liangdi glanced at Shen Fengyi and Xuetuan, feeling somewhat puzzled. Didn't Xuetuan dislike being held by others? Why would he let Shen Chu Fengyi hold him?

A group of people went to the training ground.

Xiao Jinyan and Chang Liangdi walked side by side in front.

Shen Chuwei walked slowly behind with Xuetuan in her arms, looking at the perfect couple in front of her. She thought that this is how couples in love are all like, with cold wars and awkwardness, but as long as one of them is willing to bow his head, they will soon be back to normal.

I don’t know whether it was the cold and noble prince who bowed his head first, or the proud Chang Liangdi who was as beautiful as a plum blossom?

No matter who bows her head, she will be the light bulb.

But it doesn't matter, it won't prevent her from having a meal.

Xiao Jinyan: “…”

What a greedy person!

...and can even make up the plot in my mind!

When the eldest prince Xiao Yunxuan returned from the northern battle, the emperor held a grand banquet to welcome him.

All the civil and military officials also came.

Shen Chuwei sat on Xiao Jinyan's left, and Chang Liangdi on his right.

Sitting on the dragon throne was Emperor Xiao Qi, who was in his forties, with handsome features and sharp and wise eyes.

The empress sat on the emperor's right, wearing a bright red dress and a phoenix hairpin. She looked elegant and beautiful.

Xiao Yunxuan, wearing Kirin armor and looking majestic, was giving the emperor a brief summary of the war.

Shen Chuwei didn't care what Xiao Yunxuan said. She just stared at the special cakes and delicious dishes in front of her, thinking about when she could put them into her mouth, which was the most important thing.

After several procedures, Xiao Yunxuan returned to his seat and sat down...with the emperor's permission, he could finally start eating.

Seeing that everyone had started eating, Shen Chuwei picked up his chopsticks and impatiently picked up a meatball and put it into the small dish. Then he brought it to his mouth and took a bite. Although it did not have as many seasonings as modern ones, it tasted really good.

After eating the four-happiness meatballs, she picked up a piece of bear paw and put it into her mouth. This was her first time eating bear paw. It tasted good and she couldn't help but eat a few more bites.

Halfway through the banquet, Xiao Yunxuan suddenly spoke up: "Father, I brought a wolf with me this time."

Xiao Qi looked at Xiao Yunxuan curiously, his sharp eyes filled with curiosity, "Oh, is there anything special about this wolf?"

Xiao Yunxuan glanced at Xiao Jinyan and said, "Father, this wolf is the leader of the wolf pack. I heard that the prince is good at animal training, so I brought it back."

The cleverness of Xiao Yunxuan was that he did not force Xiao Jinyan to tame the wolf. But now that he had said that, everyone present, including Xiao Qi, would be curious about whether Xiao Jinyan had the ability to tame the wolf.

Xiao Yunxuan raised the corners of his lips. He had fought many battles in many places and thought that the position of crown prince belonged to him.

But it was intercepted by a proton who went to another country. Who could be convinced?

Xiao Jinyan tightly gripped the wine glass. Although he already knew Xiao Yunxuan's purpose, just hearing the word "proton" made a cold light flash in his eyes.

Xiao Qi's eyes swept towards Xiao Jinyan, "I also want to see how a wild wolf is tamed."

He looked at Xiao Yunxuan again and said, "Bring the wolf over here."

A hint of pride flashed across Xiao Yunxuan's eyes, "As you command, Father."

Under Xiao Yunxuan's command, six soldiers pushed over a huge iron cage.

In the iron cage, there was a sturdy big gray wolf with fierce eyes pacing back and forth impatiently. When it saw the crowd, it instinctively raised its neck and let out a wolf howl.

Everyone present shrank their necks in fear.

"Can the prince tame such a ferocious wolf?"

"You will know after you try it later, it's a good opportunity to broaden your horizons."

Everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Jinyan, hoping that he could tame this wolf.

The emperor also felt that the wolf was extremely ferocious. He looked at Xiao Jinyan with expectation, "Prince, do you have a way to tame this wolf?"

Xiao Jinyan raised his eyes and looked towards the emperor sitting on the dragon throne. If he said no at this moment, he would disappoint his father, give Xiao Yunxuan an excuse to stir up trouble, and disappoint all the civil and military officials.

Looks like there's no way to hide today.

Xiao Jinyan was about to get up and leave when his sleeve was suddenly grabbed by someone. He lowered his eyes and saw Shen Chuwei looking up at him with her pretty little face.

"Your Highness, I have something to say." She said in a low voice.