Chapter 148: Testing (Part 1)
Halfway up the mountain, there is an octagonal pavilion.
Xiao Chengxuan tilted his head and asked, "What time is it?"
The accompanying guard whispered, "Your Highness, it's almost noon."
Xiao Chengxuan frowned.
The guard looked down the mountain and said hesitantly, "Your Highness, is that person not coming today?"
Xiao Chengxuan curled his lips coldly: "If he comes, then we can have a good talk. If he doesn't come... then he has made a decision for me."
The guard said no more.
Xiao Chengxuan glanced at the sky, with a hint of impatience between his brows.
In fact, he was tired of waiting. Usually, it was others who waited for him. When had he ever waited for others?
"In another quarter of an hour--" Before he finished speaking, Xiao Chengxuan heard regular footsteps coming from not far away.
He paused, turned his head and looked. The moment he saw the person coming, he quickly adjusted his facial expression and said with a smile: "Haha, isn't this person coming?"
Chen Yanchuan was wearing a snow-white brocade robe today, and he looked tall and graceful, cold and noble.
Hearing Xiao Chengxuan's half-joking tone, he smiled slightly and cupped his hands.
"Your Highness, please forgive me. I have just recovered from a serious illness and my physical strength is not as good as before. I am a little slow to come up."
"Hey, why do you have to be so polite between you and me!" Xiao Chengxuan had a smile on his face, without any dissatisfaction, "Hurry and sit down!"
Shen Yanchuan sat down opposite him.
Xiao Chengxuan personally poured him a cup of tea: "This is the Biluochun tea that I just found some time ago. It tastes cool and sweet, fresh and refreshing. Try it."
Chen Yanchuan lowered his eyes and saw white mist rising, the tea water was silvery clear and emerald green, and the rich fragrance wafted out, refreshing the heart.
Xiao Chengxuan looked at him calmly.
"Why, the prince is unhappy?"
The next second, Shen Yanchuan smiled faintly: "His Royal Highness Prince Qi praised it highly, which shows that it is really good tea. Naturally, I have to try it."
As he spoke, he picked up the white porcelain teacup and took a sip.
Xiao Chengxuan's eyes sparkled, and he laughed, "Your Highness is still the same as before! I wanted to bring some wine today, but you're not feeling well, so I changed to tea. If it suits your taste, it's perfect!"
Chen Yanchuan put down the cup, tapped it lightly with his slender white fingers, and said with a smile: "I have been away from Beijing for several years, but it is hard for Your Highness to still remember the past."
Xiao Chengxuan's eyebrows and heart skipped a beat, he felt that there was something behind Shen Yanchuan's words, but after looking at him carefully, he couldn't see anything.
He paused, figuring that the time was almost up, and waved his hand.
The guards standing behind him bowed their heads and retreated.
Chen Yanchuan understood tacitly, and turned his head to order: "Yuncheng, you go down too."
Yun Cheng responded respectfully and stepped back a long distance.
Only Xiao Chengxuan and Shen Yanchuan were left in the pavilion.
After a brief silence, Xiao Chengxuan spoke first: "By the way, Princess Qinyang didn't come with you today? I remember that she asked to come and take a look a few days ago."
Chen Yanchuan smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness is not unaware of this. She is lively and active, and has always loved being in the hustle and bustle. When she arrived just now, she went straight to the Guling Temple, saying that she wanted to seek a good marriage."
Xiao Chengxuan laughed: "That's right! That's right! Even King Yannan can't do anything to her. Only the princess and you will listen to her!"
Chen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Your Highness really thinks highly of me. Once her stubborn temper comes up, even nine oxen can't pull her back, let alone me? As for the eldest princess... now she is old, and she had a serious illness some time ago, so she can't worry about the affairs of Qinyang County Princess."
There is only one meaning behind his words - his relationship with Princess Qinyang is just that, and no one is close to the other.
Xiao Chengxuan frowned slightly.
Everyone in the capital city knows that Princess Qinyang was raised by the eldest princess. It is also because of her that Prince Yannan has frequent contacts with the eldest princess's mansion and the Dingbei Marquis's mansion.
As a result, Shen Yanchuan got rid of all the blame with just one sentence.
Although Xiao Chengxuan was annoyed, he couldn't show it on his face and just laughed it off.
"No matter what, you are always closer to her than others, right? Unlike me, every time she sees me, she is always indifferent and it's hard to say a few words to her."
Shen Yanchuan smiled and said, "Your Highness Prince Qi is dignified and solemn. She is young and playful, so she may feel uncomfortable."
Xiao Chengxuan said as if jokingly: "She is the only daughter of King Yannan. It is still unknown who is more powerful."
Although he was a prince, he had too many rules and regulations to follow. He was afraid that if he made a mistake, he would end up in danger.
In contrast, Princess Qinyang is the only descendant of King Yannan and is deeply loved, so of course she is much more free and easy.
Shen Yanchuan turned the cup around and didn't respond, as if these things had nothing to do with him and he wasn't interested.
Xiao Chengxuan asked casually, "By the way, I heard that she went to visit Concubine Rong not long ago? The Third Master is not in the capital, so Concubine Rong is bound to be lonely. It would be good for her to visit her more often."
Shen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows slightly: “Yes, is that so?”
Xiao Chengxuan felt angry.
This Chen Yanchuan was really stubborn. He asked so many questions indirectly, but in the end, he still got nothing out of it!
Many ministers in the court have begun to secretly take sides. King Yannan holds a high position of power and is also a king of the opposite sex. He has few connections with other families and has not made a statement so far.
Xiao Chengxuan still wanted to try to fight for it.
Of course, if King Yannan has already sided with the third brother, he doesn't need to worry about it anymore and can just make other preparations.
Unexpectedly, after trying for a long time, I still got nothing.
Chen Yanchuan may seem cool and gentle, but he is actually very secretive and difficult to deal with!
Xiao Chengxuan's mind raced, and he sighed helplessly.
"In fact, I have always envied her. She follows her own will, is free, and has no worries."
Chen Yanchuan finally gave him some face and continued, "What are you worried about, Your Highness?"
Xiao Chengxuan raised his eyes and looked straight at him.
"Of course it's... the matter I discussed with the prince before."
Shen Yanchuan put down the cup.
The mist was thick and obscured his expression slightly, making it hard to read.
Xiao Chengxuan continued, "I believe the prince has heard about Han Tong's recent affairs. I don't know where he got the courage to do such a thing!"
He sighed heavily.
"Back then, it was I who personally recommended him to work at the Guanglu Temple. Who would have thought that he—"
Chen Yanchuan asked: "Your Highness wants to save him?"
Xiao Chengxuan looked stern.
"On the contrary! He has committed such a crime, it is unforgivable!"
Chen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
…
Yun Cheng was guarding outside the pavilion, neither far nor near.
Xiao Chengxuan's guards stood on his left and right and did not interfere with each other.
Suddenly, Yun Cheng vaguely sensed something and turned his head to look in a certain direction.
The guard noticed the direction of his gaze and felt a little relieved, but still asked, "What's wrong?"
Yun Cheng shook his head.
"nothing."
(End of this chapter)
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