Chapter 22 The Crown Prince
This was Gu Shuyan's first time attending a banquet, so naturally she had to stay obediently by Ji Shi's side.
Strangely enough, Gu Yingxue stayed by Ji's side all day without leaving her side, and did not go to find her friends.
His gaze swept across Gu Yingxue's face without leaving a trace. The other person was also looking at her at that moment. Their eyes met, and Gu Yingxue couldn't help but be stunned.
But seeing Gu Shuyan's unwavering smile, Gu Yingxue felt a pang of annoyance at her own lack of composure.
Even a country girl is more composed than you; you've really gone back to the past.
With an attitude of not wanting to lose face, Gu Yingxue smiled slightly at Gu Shuyan and raised the teacup in her hand towards her.
Just then, as the exquisite dance came to an end, a sudden male voice rang out.
"I've heard that the noble ladies in the capital are all exceptionally talented. I wonder if I would have the honor of witnessing your talents today?"
The man's words were very impolite. Logically, someone like that would be immediately kicked out by the host, but all the ladies and young women present were beaming with joy.
Because at that moment they saw the Crown Prince, dressed in a brocade robe with a four-clawed dragon pattern, walking gracefully toward them.
The current Crown Prince is twenty-one years old, and he married his principal wife last year. However, given the Crown Prince's status and age, there is still no shortage of noble ladies who want to marry him.
After all, if she catches the Crown Prince's eye and enters the Eastern Palace, even if she is just a concubine, she will eventually become a palace lady.
In addition, the Crown Prince was handsome, so naturally many noble ladies rushed to get close to him.
Gu Shuyan listened to the Crown Prince's words, her gaze lingering on his face for only a second before shifting to the other person behind him.
The man was dressed in dark blue clothes, and his handsome face always wore a faint smile, as if he didn't care about anything.
But it was this seemingly carefree smile that gradually led her to fall and sink, ultimately spending her entire life experiencing the cruelty beneath that smile.
Looking at that incredibly familiar face, Gu Shuyan clenched her hands tightly, not even noticing that her palms were cut by her nails and bleeding.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Lady Jinning hurriedly stood up and led everyone present to kneel and pay their respects.
Gu Shuyan stood there staring intently at the man until the Crown Prince cast a questioning glance at her. Only then did Gu Shuyan slowly kneel down under the pull of Madam Ji.
Seeing this, the Crown Prince smiled with satisfaction and waved his hand, saying, "No need for formalities, please rise!"
After taking their seats again, the Crown Prince naturally took the first seat.
"I was just passing by today when I heard that Madam was hosting a banquet at her residence, so I came uninvited. I hope Madam doesn't mind."
Seeing the Crown Prince's smiling face, Lady Jinning naturally didn't mind.
"Your Highness's presence is an honor to my humble abode."
The respectful attitude of the Lady of Jinning pleased the Crown Prince, who had just been reprimanded by the Emperor that morning.
"Alright, everyone, there's no need for formalities. Let's not spoil everyone's fun because of me. Also, what do you ladies think of my earlier suggestion?"
The Crown Prince's question truly put Lady Jinning in a difficult position.
It was already inappropriate for the Crown Prince to be seated among the women, but this guy really wanted to watch the noble ladies perform. Was he treating their family banquet like a palace banquet?
Seeing the troubled look on Lady Jinning's face, one of the ladies below quickly said, "Lady Marquis, since His Highness the Crown Prince wants to see it, why don't you make the arrangements?"
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