"The Prince Xian has arrived." General Xie's earlier melancholy vanished instantly, replaced by a look of delight as he looked at the newcomer. "Please come in quickly."
"The Prince Xian has actually come! Young Master Wang, General Xie, today is truly a joyous occasion!" Lady Jingzhao Yin said with a beaming smile.
The news that Prince Xian was interested in the second young lady of the General's Mansion had spread throughout the capital. Today, Prince Xian personally came to thank the second young lady, but could it also be because the young master Wang was here?
Doesn't this imply that Prince Wang has a very promising future, which is why the wise prince is trying to win him over?
It seems that today, no matter what, I must win Wang Renyi's heart with my daughter.
Of course, the words of the Lady of the Capital Prefecture made the Second Aunt and Xie Lingyu very happy.
The mother and daughter secretly exchanged thoughts.
"See? I told you so. Your cousin has become the second-highest scorer in the imperial examination. His future is limitless. Even the Prince Xian has come to visit us personally."
Xie Lingyu smiled and gently scolded, "Mother, you are so wise."
As she spoke softly, Xie Lingyu turned back to look at Xie Lingqin again.
So what if she's the legitimate daughter? She can only walk at the back, with no one to talk to her and no one to rely on. Humph.
Xie Lingqin, I'm determined to have your face.
Xie Lingqin looked up and met Xie Lingyu's eyes, which were full of mockery and ridicule.
I glanced to the side, pretending not to see it.
Xie Lingyu sneered inwardly, "Let's see how long you can be happy. In a little while..."
"I had just arrived at the gate when I heard that the newly promoted second-place martial arts champion had also come to the General's Mansion. What a coincidence!" Just then, Yuwen Xian, dressed in brocade robes and wearing a jade belt, walked towards the mansion from where the flowers and willows were swaying in the breeze.
She was graceful and elegant, with a gentle and warm smile.
"Greetings, Your Highness." After General Xie and his entourage exchanged pleasantries, Wang Renyi stepped forward first. "Renyi greets Your Highness. That day, due to the martial arts competition, we were too far apart to witness Your Highness's brilliance up close. Now, Your Highness is indeed a man of great elegance and extraordinary bearing."
That's some serious flattery...
"Hahaha..." Yuwen Xian laughed loudly upon hearing this, "Young Master Wang has now been appointed by the Emperor as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War. His future is bright. We are of similar age, so there is no need to be so polite."
"Young Master Wang is too modest, and Your Highness is also quite dashing."
General Xie stepped forward at the opportune moment, and the three of them exchanged pleasantries, feigning politeness while actually seeking their own interests.
Xie Lingqin felt exhausted just looking at her.
However, this wise prince was really persistent. He would occasionally glance at her from places where no one could see him, and he was really good at sending signals.
"Eh, why is Miss so quiet today? Is something troubling you?" Yuwen Xian suddenly spoke, bringing Xie Lingqin, who had been almost invisible, back into everyone's sight.
"Your Highness is too worried. I just feel that there is no way for me to speak."
“Oh, Miss, there’s no need for such modesty.” Wang Renyi spoke up from the side, seemingly echoing the words of the Prince Xian, but to Xie Lingqin, it seemed more like he had finally found an opportunity to strike up a conversation with her.
Xie Lingqin smiled but remained silent, her head slightly lowered, saying nothing more.
Wang Renyi felt a little disappointed upon seeing this, but Yuwen Xian, who was standing nearby, happened to notice it.
Could it be that Wang Renyi has feelings for Xie Lingqin?
A deep meaning flashed in Yuwen Xian's eyes; he had his own plans.
The group had arrived at the garden, where benches, small tables, and pastries had already been set out.
The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle autumn breeze was blowing.
"Young Master Wang, when do you plan to bring your family to the capital?" The Lady of the Prefect of the Capital was naturally concerned about Wang Renyi, and she went straight to the point as soon as she sat down.
She wanted to curry favor with the Prince Xian, but he was interested in the second young lady of the General's Mansion, and she didn't have that kind of luck.
Wang Renyi met the smiling gaze of the Lady of the Capital Magistrate, then turned to his second aunt, "This matter is not something I need to ask my aunt to arrange."
As soon as the second aunt heard this, she immediately started chatting with the wife of the Prefect of the Capital.
As the conversation reached its peak, the wife of the Prefect of the Capital took the initiative to say, "My daughter is also visiting the General's Mansion for the first time, and has not yet toured the mansion..."
"Oh, Renyi, this is your first time here too. Lingyu, why don't you take your cousin and Miss Li with you for a stroll? It'll be easier for you young girls to talk to each other." The second aunt was incredibly tactful and knew exactly what to mean.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyu immediately stood up, her gaze shifting to Xie Lingqin, "Why don't we go together, sister?"
Xie Lingqin naturally noticed the ill intent in Xie Lingyu's eyes.
However, she did not refuse and gently stood up, saying, "Okay."
Yuwen Xian's gaze was fixed on Xie Lingqin, and he felt inexplicably annoyed.
Why did Xie Lingqin seem so different from usual, yet he felt a unique and captivating aura about her? Her cool gaze made his heart flutter and felt a little restless.
"You may go ahead, I'd like to have a chat with the Prince." General Xie waved his hand, his smile relaxed.
"Your Highness, then I shall take my leave." Xie Lingyu walked up to the Prince Xian, just in time to block his gaze from Xie Lingqin, her face full of shyness.
"Lingyu, there's no need for such formalities. Please be careful." The Wise King stepped forward to help her up, his voice gentle and his smile warm.
The affection between these two people needs no explanation to be understood.
General Xie was extremely satisfied.
Second Aunt was also very happy.
However, Xie Lingyu was the only one who was unhappy. Her fingers, hidden in her sleeve, were clenched tightly because she had clearly seen the prince staring intently at Xie Lingqin.
Why look at Xie Lingqin? What's so interesting about her?
...
The Crown Prince's residence.
The Crown Prince was sitting in the courtyard, lazily flipping through a book, when Tingfeng suddenly appeared.
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