Chapter 299: The fruit refers to Yun Ji?
Su Rui didn't intend to eavesdrop on what the two were saying, but since they were not far away, the words still drifted into her ears on the wind.
The first part was not so clear, but I heard the second part clearly, especially the part where Rong Huan seemed to be hesitant to speak.
No wonder?
Why is it no wonder?
What happened between the two when they were in Dongyue?
"What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Seeing Su Rui's expression unchanged, Yun Ji took two steps forward and reached out to pull her.
Su Rui instinctively retracted her hand. Seeing Yun Ji's expression frozen for a moment, she explained without meeting his eyes, "I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. Your Highness, don't worry."
"You're not mad at me?"
"Why should I be angry with the prince?" Su Rui asked back, looking up at him, pretending to be confused.
Yun Ji hesitated for a moment before speaking in a weak voice, "As for the amulet, I just thought you wouldn't accept it, so... I don't want you to accept it either."
It was too intimate, and Su Rui had always rejected Wei Chu, so he naturally stepped out to block it for her, but he never expected that she accepted it.
It was the intimacy during this period that made him forget that Su Rui had never made it clear what her feelings were for him. Now everything was just him begging her to try it with him.
She did not refuse. She treated herself differently from other people and had more feelings for him than for Wei Chu, but that did not mean she liked herself.
It’s just that he has always chosen to ignore it and not think about it, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
Even though he knew that Su Rui had no romantic feelings for Wei Chu, he would be alarmed whenever Wei Chu appeared next to Su Rui.
Su Rui could understand this. As a husband, whether for emotional or possessive reasons, he didn't want his wife to accept other men's things, especially such heavy ones.
She hadn't intended to accept it, and it was all because of him.
If he doesn't want to collect it himself, then he shouldn't...
Thinking of this, Su Rui felt that she was being pretentious. Why couldn't she get around this matter?
Whatever happened between Yun Ji and Princess Dong Yue had nothing to do with her. If he really had two minds, leaving was the same as coming back. It would be embarrassing for him to be suspicious like a nagging woman.
"I'm not angry, but Brother Wei went through so much trouble to get it, and it would be too cruel to refuse. It's just a talisman, and there's nothing wrong with giving it to each other between brothers and sisters."
Brother and sister?
How can they be brother and sister?
They all knew what Wei Chu felt for her.
But now, Yun Ji really didn't dare to say anything more, for fear of pushing Su Rui further away.
Su Rui had no idea what Yun Ji was thinking. She just felt extremely awkward standing there. As she walked inside, she urged him, "Go into the hall. It's not good to have people watching you."
What's wrong with that between husband and wife?
But Yun Ji didn't say anything, just nodded and followed her into the Taiji Hall.
The hall was very large, with long tables connected to each other in several rows, and most people were already seated.
As the host of this clan residence, Su Rui naturally had to sit next to Rong Huan.
Rong Huan sat at the upper left, Su Rui sat at the second, and behind them were the female envoys from Dong Yue who took their seats in turn. The second row was occupied by the concubines and wives of officials who were accompanying the guests.
The seats on the right were filled with court officials, with Yun Ji sitting at the top seat, the second prince at the second seat, and Prime Minister Lin at the third seat.
There was a distance of two meters between him and the second prince. Sitting at the same table with him, their eyes inevitably met, and he was met with his nonchalant look.
It can be seen that even though he lives in the Lin family and is managed by the old Grand Tutor Lin, the second prince is still wild and difficult to tame.
Whether it was real or fake, no one knew, but now, she felt really uncomfortable with the way he kept looking at her and Rong Huan as if he was watching a show.
"Your Highness."
Only after Old Grand Tutor Lin called out in a deep voice did the Second Prince stop looking at the show, shrugged his shoulders and looked away.
It was no wonder that the Second Prince looked at her and Rong Huan in this way, because ever since Yun Ji sat down, Rong Huan's eyes fell on him without any hesitation.
In such a situation, just watching would not explain anything, and neither Yun Ji nor Su Rui knew what to say.
But everyone was looking at each other, already speculating.
The Princess Dongyue seemed to have a different attitude towards her own Prince Yong.
In fact, the two of them are a perfect match, talented and beautiful.
One is a first-rank prince, the other is the princess regent. One has not yet married a wife, and the other has not yet left the house. Princess Dongyue is not very old and has a lively appearance. If the two of them get married, it will be a good thing for both Yunji and Da Zhao. In the future, Da Zhao and Dongyue may be able to put aside their hostility and become friends.
It was a very cost-effective deal, but it was a bit embarrassing in front of Su Rui.
In the past, others would only ridicule her. Su Rui was just a military slave, and it was a great blessing for her to be Prince Yong's concubine. As a concubine, how could she have the right to be jealous?
But now, Su Rui has made contributions to the Great Zhao. Without her, Yun Ji and the Yanzhou army would not have survived. She also gave birth to two sons for Yun Ji. Now she is representing the Great Zhao to receive Dong Yue. It is reasonable that she should have a place.
Facing those curious yet restrained gazes, Su Rui tried her best to ignore them, but Rong Huan's words in the pavilion kept echoing in her mind.
She said she loved picking fruit.
Could it be that this fruit refers to... Yun Ji?
Are you coming to Zhao this time also for Yun Ji?
The first thought was to question, but Su Rui quickly suppressed it.
In such an occasion, if we just provoke others, it would be exactly what they want.
Yun Ji wanted to explain, but Su Rui kept her eyes down and didn't look at him. If he wanted to explain, he would have to shout out loud, which was not appropriate at the moment.
"The Queen has arrived!"
Just when everyone was thinking about different things, the eunuch who was in charge of the announcement shouted that everything had to stop.
Everyone stood up and saluted. Empress Lin stepped onto the platform from the center. She turned around and sat down, then supported him with her hands. "My dear envoys, please stand up."
"Thank you, Madam."
Everyone stood up and took their seats. Empress Lin raised the first glass of wine towards Rong Huan and said, "I am delighted that the Princess has come all the way to Great Zhao. I offer this wine to welcome her. I wish that Great Zhao and Dongyue can establish diplomatic ties and enjoy everlasting peace."
After the words fell, Rong Huan did not reach out for the wine glass.
Is this a disrespect to Queen Lin in front of all the civil and military officials in the court of Great Zhao?
Just as she was wondering, Rong Huan stood up and bowed to Queen Lin, saying, "Your Majesty, this glass of wine is too strong. Rong Huan dare not drink it."
"Oh? Why? Could it be that the eldest princess is unwilling to establish diplomatic relations with our Great Zhao and coexist peacefully?" Queen Lin still smiled softly and dignifiedly, but the overall atmosphere became sharp.
The originally beautiful relationship between Yun Ji and Rong Huan has now become tense, and they are just waiting for Rong Huan's next word. If they are not careful, blood may be shed today.
"Rong Huan came to Zhao this time to establish friendly diplomatic relations and seek peace and prosperity for the people of both countries. However, this cup of wine is too heavy to talk about establishing diplomatic relations, but if it is used to establish diplomatic relations, the wine is too light."
Empress Lin shifted her gaze slightly and asked with a smile, "Then according to what the eldest princess said, how can we strike the right balance?"
"Marriage."
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