But does Jun Zechen know what kind of personality Su Jingyao is?
If this woman had any connection with him, no matter who Princess Qingping liked or disliked, she would marry her off without hesitation.
Su Jingyao's eyes were unusually firm, even a little fierce.
Su Jingyao doesn't care about other people's lives.
She only cares about her own interests and feelings.
She never thought of herself as a good person.
Jun Zechen sat on the dragon throne, his eyes following her back, his brows slightly furrowed.
I always feel like there's something wrong with her.
Then he stood up, took a few quick steps, and blocked her way.
Su Jingyao was caught off guard and was startled by his sudden action.
Her delicate body trembled, and she almost didn't have time to retract the expression on her face.
"Unhappy? Or jealous?"
Su Jingyao pursed her lips tightly, remained silent, and lowered her eyes, avoiding his burning gaze.
Seeing this, Jun Zechen sighed helplessly.
"Qi Wanyin and I have never had anything going on. She was only fourteen years old when she left the capital. Although she wanted to marry me, I rejected her at that time. It is even more impossible now."
Jun Zechen's tone was sincere and firm.
Qi Wanyin only admired him as a brother because she was ostracized when she was a child.
Qi Wanyin was young at that time, and Jun Zechen didn’t take it seriously at first, and he would not take it to heart now.
He thought for a moment and decided to speak it out, because he was worried that this woman might hear some gossip from somewhere else, and then he would not be able to comfort her.
"I didn't tell Yaoyao because I was afraid you would think too much."
Jun Zechen's eyes were full of tenderness.
"Your Majesty, do you know that your guilty look makes me think more?"
Su Jingyao finally couldn't help but speak, with a hint of anger in her tone.
Jun Zechen quickly pulled the person back, not with much force, but with a gentleness that could not be refused.
"Please stay with me in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. You can ask me any questions you have. Don't keep them to yourself."
His voice was low and gentle, as if it could melt people's hearts.
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Half a month later, Qushui Banquet.
Today, the Su Mansion has been promoted to a Duke's Mansion.
The Qushui Banquet hosted by Mrs. Rongguo today was extremely lively.
Almost all the unmarried young men and women in the capital came.
Whether they were legitimate daughters of aristocratic families or concubines' daughters of lower status, they were all invited.
This time, Mrs. Rong held the Qushui Banquet in the Peony Garden of the Duke's Mansion.
The various colors of peonies in the garden are competing with each other in beauty, creating a scene of colorful flowers.
The young men and ladies sat at separate tables, with pavilions and towers scattered around them. The breeze brought bursts of flower fragrance.
There will be activities such as guessing riddles, appreciating flowers, and writing poems later.
Many young ladies in the capital city attend various banquets all year round, and they all have their own small groups that they are familiar with.
Some sat gracefully on exquisite embroidered stools with sweet smiles, while others stood slenderly, holding round fans with graceful postures, enjoying the flowers and chatting in soft voices.
Princess Qingping, Qi Wanyin, is only twenty years old. She grew up in the palace until she was fourteen.
Although she knew some young ladies in the capital, the young ladies who came to attend the Qushui Banquet today were all younger than her, so they did not know each other.
At this moment, she was wearing a lake blue long dress with a waistline that fluttered in the wind. A white ribbon was tied around her waist, making her figure more graceful.
She stood quietly by the pond in the peony garden, admiring the koi swimming in the pond with a focused gaze.
There was no trace of emotion on her cold face, and she seemed to be completely unconcerned about the hustle and bustle around her, like an orchid in a valley, isolated from the world.
Su Jingxuan saw her standing there alone from afar and walked over.
"Greetings to the Princess of Qingping County. Are you still used to the banquets in the capital?"
Su Jingxuan spoke in a gentle tone, with a smile as warm as a spring breeze on his face, and spoke in a soft voice.
When Qi Wanyin heard the voice, she turned around and saw that it was Su Jingxuan. A faint smile instantly appeared in her eyes.
"Mr. Su, there's no need to be so polite. I haven't attended such a banquet for a long time, so I'm a little uncomfortable with it, but now that I'm back, I'll try my best to overcome it."
There was a faint smile on her face, warm but not hot.
Mrs. Rongguo saw her son standing next to Princess Qingping from afar, frowned slightly, and sighed deeply.
Although Princess Qingping had a high status, she was after all a concubine of the Qi family and had lived in a remote place like Canglang for six or seven years. She knew nothing about his character and personality.
Thinking of this, a look of deep worry appeared on Mrs. Rongguo's face.
The Qushui Banquet was halfway through when Su Jingyao arrived amid everyone's anticipation.
Xilu's loud voice instantly rang out, echoing throughout the entire banquet: "The Queen has arrived——"
Everyone at the banquet stopped talking, and the young men and women who were reciting poems and painting also stopped what they were doing.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Everyone shouted in unison, their voices uniform and they bowed their heads respectfully.
"Stand up."
Su Jingyao raised her hand slightly, with an elegant smile on her face, and spoke in a gentle voice.
"Everyone continue, don't mind me."
Su Jingyao said this with a smile, which reduced the sense of distance and made people feel more intimate.
As soon as she arrived, a group of noble ladies instantly surrounded her, and they all spoke flattering words to her.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Rongguo quickly sent them away and walked quickly to Su Jingyao.
Then he took her to a quiet place.
"Yaoyao, that person over there is the Princess of Qingping County. Since she came, your brother has never left her side."
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