Chapter 221 High-end irony

When Ling Yue arrived at Yude Hall, he saw Jun Zechen sitting lazily and casually on the couch, holding a book nonchalantly in one hand, his eyes seemed focused yet a little distracted.

"Aze."

Ling Yue called softly with a gentle smile on her face.

"Well, sit down."

Jun Zechen didn't even raise his head, but just responded casually, his voice as calm as water.

"Aze, I came here today to ask you about the arrangements for this year's Flower Festival."

Ling Yue looked at him with eyes full of anticipation.

When Jun Zechen heard Ling Yue mention the Flower Festival, he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have promised Ling Yue that he would accompany her every Flower Festival, and he couldn't help feeling annoyed.

I was thinking quickly about how to refuse, and suddenly an idea came to me.

If he refused directly, Ling Yue would probably become suspicious if she had memories of her previous life.

But Su Jingyao is the only person whose trajectory is completely different from that of the previous life, and this difference is also contributed to by Ling Yue. In this case, let's use Su Jingyao as an excuse.

"Well, I took you to Linlang Street last year, so let's go to the prosperous area this year. The concubine has just entered the palace, and she, a little girl, also likes festivals like this, so I agreed to take her with me."

When Jun Zechen said this, there was not much expression on his face, but his eyes were a little vague.

He didn't want to be alone with Ling Yue, so he might as well bring someone interesting along.

When Ling Yue heard this, her smile froze instantly, and her eyes, which were originally full of expectation, dimmed a little.

This is what Jun Zechen, her previous life, told her.

What is Jun Zechen's attitude towards Su Jingyao? If he likes her, why doesn't he stay in Shuening Palace? If he doesn't like her, why does he take her out with him during the Huachao Festival?

Why has she changed so much in this life, but some things seem to be continuing along the same path as in her previous life?

But since Ling Yue had already pretended to be magnanimous in front of Jun Zechen, she naturally would not refuse.

"Princess Junliang, it would be nice if you could come with us."

Ling Yue forced a smile and tried to make his voice sound calm and gentle.

"Just Aze, let's go to Linlang Street, okay? I want to play the flower-playing game. Although I'm not good at poetry, as long as Aze is here, I will definitely win. When I win a piece of paper, I want to write my blessings to Aze on it."

Ling Yue calmed down and pretended to be looking forward to it, leaning forward slightly.

In her previous life, Su Jingyao secretly went to Linlang Street and deliberately asked Jun Zechen to find her. Ling Yue didn't know whether the series of events that happened later were arranged by Su Jingyao, but since she knew Su Jingyao's true face, she didn't believe in coincidence.

If Su Jingyao continues to be scheming and manipulative in this life, it will be a good opportunity for Jun Zechen to see her true colors.

"I went to the Flower Festival just to accompany you. Since you want to go to Linlang Street, then let's go to Linlang Street."

"As long as you are happy."

Jun Zechen's expression was still indifferent, and he seemed to have no interest in the Flower Festival.

"Yes, Aze is really nice."

Ling Yue smiled again and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After getting a satisfactory answer, she originally wanted to stay overnight in Yude Hall. After all, Jun Zechen had been staying with Su Jingyao these days.

"Your Highness, why are you still awake today?"

Ling Yue's voice was soft, with a hint of suggestion.

"I'll read for a while. If Yue'er has nothing to do, go back and rest."

Jun Zechen's eyes never left the book, his tone was cold and distant, and his hands did not stop turning the pages.

Ling Yue wanted to say something, but his lips moved and a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

But seeing that Jun Zechen's eyes were always fixed on the book, as if he was ignoring her, she didn't say anything more.

I could only stand up and leave awkwardly, "Then I won't bother Aze anymore. Aze, remember to rest early."

Time flies, and the annual Flower Festival arrives as scheduled.

Linlang Street.

Su Jingyao was wearing a delicate yellow waist-hugging skirt. The fabric of the skirt was as smooth as silk, and it shone slightly under the interweaving of moonlight and lights.

The slender belt was tied with a clean white ribbon, the edge of which was embroidered with exquisite patterns. The tassels swayed gently as she walked, and the gems inlaid on it sparkled like stars.

Her makeup was also carefully matched with the outfit. Her fair face was lightly powdered, and her cheeks were tinged with a faint pink blush.

Her eyebrows are as dark as distant black, and the slightly upturned corners of her eyes have a bit of smartness. Her cherry-like mouth is painted with fresh lipstick, which makes her look more cute and lovely. Her bright eyes are like clear lake water, lively and pure.

She walked on Jun Zechen's right, while Ling Yue was on Jun Zechen's left.

Both sides of Linlang Street are bustling with activity, and the aroma of various snacks fills the air, making people salivate.

The wide variety of accessories on the jewelry stalls sparkled under the lights, and the steam was rising in front of the noodle stalls, full of the fireworks of life.

Because it was the Flower Festival, the government had hung a large number of lanterns on both sides of the road early in the morning. The lanterns were in various shapes and colorful. Even in the dark, they were as bright as day, lighting up the entire street like a dream.

Ling Yue looked at this scene, and suddenly recalled the time in her previous life when she, Jun Zechen, and Su Jingyao went out to the Flower Festival together.

At that time, she fully believed in Su Jingyao's innocence, and she laughed and talked all the way.

At that time, she was not only interested in the Flower Festival, but also wanted to show off Jun Zechen's specialness and favor to her in front of Su Jingyao. She was protected by Jun Zechen and became innocent and innocent without any ulterior motives.

However, returning to this day, she wanted to pretend to be as carefree as before and talk and laugh with Jun Zechen without any care, but it seemed difficult to do so.

Inside this young body is a scarred soul and a heart that only wants revenge.

"My dear, the jewelry there looks very exquisite. I want to go and take a look."

Ling Yue called Jun Zechen affectionately, her voice gentle.

Jun Zechen nodded slightly.

Then Ling Yue turned to Su Jingyao and said, "Sister, do you want to go with me?"

"OK."

Su Jingyao smiled brightly, charmingly, with clear and innocent eyes, and seemed to have no defenses against Ling Yue at all.

Ling Yue and Su Jingyao stood side by side in front of the stall, their eyes fixed on the stall filled with all kinds of exquisite hair accessories.

Ling Yue leaned forward slightly, and gently fiddled with some hair accessories with her fingers.

Su Jingyao also looked at the jewelry carefully and asked, "Boss, these jewelry look very delicate. Did you make them yourself?"

The peddler smiled and replied enthusiastically, "My dear ladies, these jewellery pieces were made by my wife and I. Today is the Flower Festival, so I specially bring them here to sell. They are all jewellery pieces that carry meanings and good wishes. Do you like any of them?"

Ling Yue slowly turned his head and looked at Su Jingyao beside him, with a seemingly friendly smile on his face.

"Sister, my husband and I have been married for two years and we are in perfect harmony. You grew up in a prosperous place like the capital. I believe you have good taste. Would you be willing to choose a piece of jewelry with a better meaning for me?"

Having said that, she looked at Su Jingyao, as if waiting for her reaction.

At this time, Jun Zechen did not follow them forward, but stood not far away with his hands folded across his chest, waiting calmly for the two to finish their selection.

His eyes occasionally glanced over here, but he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Su Jingyao noticed that Ling Yue was going to hate her and sneered in her heart.

In this case, she was not going to pretend to be kind and generous anymore. Why should she pretend when there was someone pretending to be nice to her next to her?

Oh.

"Sister, this hibiscus pendant looks great. It goes really well with your bright dress today."

Su Jingyao picked up a pendant casually, with a faint smile on her face and a somewhat nonchalant look in her eyes.

"Sister, why don't you choose one of these phoenix-shaped hairpins for me? Are you jealous of your husband's love for me?"

Ling Yue raised the volume of her voice, with a hint of sharpness and a provocative expression, as if she wanted everyone around her to hear it on purpose.

"Sister, do you know what the sentence after 'Hibiscus Flowers of the Past' means?"

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly and asked Ling Yue with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yue frowned slightly, looking confused and unhappy.

She was not good at poetry and calligraphy, and had no idea what Su Jingyao meant by this. However, from Su Jingyao's tone, she intuitively felt that this was definitely not a good implication.

"What do you mean, sister?"

There was a hint of vigilance and questioning in Ling Yue's voice, and he stared at Su Jingyao sternly.

"Oh, so you didn't know. Then I'll explain it more clearly. 'Time changes the hearts of old friends, but old friends' hearts are prone to change.' Do you understand, sister?"

Su Jingyao's smile became more brilliant, but it was filled with blatant sarcasm, and her tone became sharper.

Afterwards, Su Jingyao took Ling Yue's hand and placed the hibiscus pendant in Ling Yue's hand.

Her movements seemed gentle, but her eyes were filled with contempt.

"Miaoyun, pay the money. Consider it a gift from me to my sister."

Immediately afterwards, Su Jingyao picked up the phoenix hairpin that Ling Yue had just mentioned.

She had a sweet smile on her face and walked to Jun Zechen who was not far away.

"Husband, this hairpin is so beautiful, can you buy it for me?"

Su Jingyao said in a sweet voice, gently shaking Jun Zechen's sleeves with both hands.

Jun Zechen looked at the simple hairpin, then at the various luxurious and exquisite head ornaments on her head, his face full of confusion.

I really don't understand why she would like this. Is the Eastern Palace treating her harshly?

It’s just a hairpin, you can buy it if you like it.

Jun Zechen was no longer hesitant, and nodded slightly, signaling to An Shun beside him.

"Since the Second Madam likes it, go and pay."

"My dear, can you put it on for me?"

Su Jingyao blinked.

Jun Zechen looked at the hairpin with a bit of disdain. The style was nice, but the workmanship and material were average.

Did she no longer wear jewelry after entering the East Palace?

It would be better to have someone make a few more headwear for her in the future, lest her taste deteriorate after she enters the East Palace.

Jun Zechen took the hairpin and inserted it into her hair with a somewhat awkward movement.

Su Jingyao smiled towards Ling Yue with an innocent look, but only Ling Yue knew that Su Jingyao's smile was full of provocation!