Chen Nian, who was chatting with the emperor in the stands, had been paying attention to Xia Tian's situation from time to time. When she saw her leave the stands, she quickly winked at Muchen who was not far away. Muchen understood and left.
After a while, Muchen came over and reported in a low voice that Madam, Miss Wen and three others seemed to be arguing not far from the ice rink.
Shen Nian was anxious and told the emperor the reason, but she didn't expect that the emperor had a childish nature and insisted on coming over to watch the fun.
Look, the emperor, who had been hiding in the corner and listening for a long time, turned around and teased Shen Nian who was following behind him, "Your wife is amazing!"
Shen Nian replied with a normal expression, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
The emperor laughed, and then asked Chen Nian with a little curiosity, "Chu Xuan, is your wife really from a farming family?"
"Yes, absolutely genuine!"
The emperor sighed, "Such knowledge and eloquence are unlike those of a peasant family. Especially his eloquence, he is even better than my imperial censor!"
Shen Nian didn’t respond, but nodded in agreement in his heart.
Hearing that Xia Tian didn't suffer any loss, he didn't rush out.
The people here didn't know that their conversation was heard by the emperor.
Xia Tian saw that the criticism just now was a bit harsh, and the three people were a little dispirited. With the mentality of "it is better to resolve a feud than to create one", he began to reason with them earnestly.
"Miss Wen, you are so beautiful and talented, why do you have to hang yourself on Shen Nian's tree?"
Wen Jin glared at her, "That sounds nice, but why don't you let Brother Nian out?"
"My situation is different from yours. We are in love with each other. But you two are like flowers that have feelings but are not moved by the flow of water, right?"
Xia Tian patiently explained, "You said you have such good conditions. There are so many noble young men in the capital. I don't believe there is no one as outstanding as my Chen Nian?"
After hearing this, the three of them glanced at her sideways. This was definitely a blatant show-off!
"But, Brother Nian has been with me since childhood..." Wen Jin was not convinced. She didn't want to give up the lover she had loved for so many years and see him fall into the arms of another man.
And she was a peasant girl whom they looked down upon. How could she bear this?
She just couldn't accept losing to someone who was no match for her in anything.
Xia Tian interrupted her, "Don't think about your brother. I know that what I said seems a bit like taking advantage of you, but think about it, even if you marry him in the future, but he doesn't like you, wouldn't it be more painful?
You're so outstanding, the people who like you should be able to line up from here to the palace gate, right? Wouldn't it be better to choose someone who likes you?"
She looked into Wen Jin's eyes and said seriously, "Besides, life as a couple is a long-term journey. A momentary impulse will always be replaced by the daily necessities of life. If your love is still not reciprocated by then, will you still like it?"
Wen Jin was stunned by what Xia Tian said. Is it something that happened so long ago that she should be considering now?
"But... after a long time, he will always like me." Wen Jin said a little hesitantly.
Xia Tian sighed inwardly, why do these noble ladies take things for granted?
"But you've known each other for years. Does he like you?" She pointed it out bluntly, not giving Wen Jin a chance to speak. "Don't say it's because of me. I'm not that charming to snatch you away directly."
"If it weren't for you, Master Shen would definitely choose Sister Wen." Hu Mengyao recovered and immediately retorted.
Xia Tian rolled his eyes and said, "That only means that Prince Shen doesn't like your sister Wen at all, otherwise why would he choose me instead of her?"
What a waste of time, and ended up going back to the same old path.
"No more talking, you three can do whatever you want, but if you have any problems in the future, just go find Chen Nian directly, don't come to me. If he agrees to marry you, I won't stop him."
Xia Tian started to act badly, "Also, if he doesn't agree to marry you, then there's no way I'll let him go."
Hu Mengyao said angrily, "Why are you like this..."
Xia Tian waved his hand and said, "Stop. Are you three tired? Why don't we find a place to sit down and have a cup of tea before we talk slowly."
These three young ladies came to see her twice in three days of ice skating, and repeated the same things over and over again. They are just so stubborn.
She just thought that she had taken away her brother Nian.
Shen Hui has just dealt with the issue, so I won’t bother her for the time being.
I didn't expect that Miss Wen would show up again.
It’s true, it’s so difficult to talk to people who are stubborn.
At this moment, she wanted to drag Shen Nian out and give him a beating.
Wen Jin was also a little unhappy at this time, probably because she was hit by Xia Tian's words "Choose me but not her". Her face turned pale and she didn't say anything for a long time.
Xia Tian sighed in his heart, why bother with this?
With a good family background, good looks, and talent, what can't he find? Why are you so narrow-minded?
If the other person has already said that he or she doesn't like you, then just turn around and leave. It's not like there are no good men left, so why be sad?
But from Wen Jin's perspective, she could only say that it was easier said than done.
No one spoke anymore. After waiting for a while, Wen Jin and the other two left, and Xia Tian took Cuiyun back to the stands.
I hope Miss Wen can go back and think about it carefully. She can only figure it out on her own.
The emperor saw that the people had dispersed, turned around, patted Shen Nian's shoulder, and left first.
Shen Nian stood there for a while before going back.
After the emperor’s summary speech at the ice skating festival in the afternoon, the ice skating event came to a successful conclusion.
The two of them got on the carriage. Xia Tian looked at Shen Nian who was holding her hand tightly and was speechless. What was he doing?
Not long after she returned to the stands, Shen Nian came back from the emperor and was like this, without saying a word, just holding her hand and unable to pull it away.
"Brother Shen, what's wrong? Something's wrong with you?" Xia Tian put his head close to Shen Nian and asked him with his chin raised.
"It's okay." Shen Nian replied with a normal expression.
Xia Tian shook his head, there must be something going on!
When he returned home in the evening, Chen Nian came over from Lingyun Pavilion with a brocade box. Xia Tian saw it and glared at him. He must have known that Wen Jin was looking for her today, and he was trying to bribe her with benefits.
Shen Nian didn't say anything, just looked at her and smiled.
Xia Tian glared for a while, but he couldn't hold it in anymore, and the desire to drag him out and beat him up faded.
Can we really blame others for being too outstanding?
But he still hummed inwardly, "Let me see, it's not a good thing, but it can't buy me."
Shen Nian pushed the brocade box in front of her and opened it. The golden light was so dazzling that she almost couldn't open her eyes.
Inside the brocade box is a complete set of pure gold head ornaments, which are exquisitely designed and beautifully crafted, and look luxurious and noble.
Xia Tian closed the brocade box without hesitation, held it in his arms, and said with a grin, "This is more like it."
Looking at her money-loving look, Shen Nian knew that the gift was right!
When she was arguing with Wen Jin and others in the afternoon, he could tell that she was getting a little impatient. He was really afraid that she would run away because she found it troublesome.
This should be something she can do!
Xia Tian stopped blaming him and started nagging Shen again.
"Brother Shen, do you know who is the most active in ice skating?"
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