Chapter 133 Oh, targeting her?
As the crown prince, Shen Qianfan's ability to see into people's hearts seems to be innate.
Just like the first time he saw Pei Jingxu and Rong Jianxue together, he could smell something unusual.
In fact, he realized his difference towards the Pei family earlier than Rong Jianxue himself.
However, Shen Qianfan also claimed that he understood Rong Jianxue.
Even if this Master Young Master really had some feelings towards the Pei family in the past—
Now that Rong Xuanzhou has returned to Beijing safely, those thoughts have disappeared without a trace.
Therefore, in Shen Qianfan's opinion, now that Rong Xuanzhou has returned, it is reasonable for Rong Jianxue to no longer protect her.
"Second Lady, if I ask you to dance again at the palace banquet tonight, will you still be able to avoid it?"
Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows, and a malicious smile flashed in his eyes.
Suddenly, she cried out softly, her beautiful eyebrows slightly frowned, tears filled her eyes and fell instantly.
"Your Highness, you hurt me..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qianfan frowned slightly, and the smile on the corner of his mouth froze slightly.
He didn't even realize why she said that, the next second -
A half-full wine cup landed squarely and steadily on the table between the two of them!
"Ding-dong" sound.
A few drops of wine splashed out of the wine glass and landed on Shen Qianfan's robe.
Shen Qianfan reacted and quickly took a few steps back, frowning as he looked in the direction where the wine cup was flying from.
Rong Jianxue's eyes were indifferent, and her cold gaze fell on Shen Qianfan indifferently.
His pupils shrank slightly, and Shen Qianfan froze all his movements for a moment, like a poisonous snake waiting for an opportunity in the dark night.
In front of her, Pei Jingxu's tears fell. She bit her lip slightly, but subconsciously leaned behind Rong Jianxue.
Rong Jianxue clearly noticed her actions, but did not stop her. Instead, he stretched out his hand and protected her behind him calmly.
Shen Qianfan’s eyes widened, and the emotions on his face slowly cracked.
Rong Jianxue looked at Shen Qianfan, her tone calm and stern: “Your Highness, it’s time to take your seat.”
Behind Rong Jianxue, Pei Jingxu tilted his head towards Chen Qianfan, raised his eyebrows slightly, raised the corners of his lips, and there was a hint of provocation in his eyes.
——She just wanted everyone to know that even now that Rong Xuanzhou was back, Rong Jianxue still favored her.
She wanted everyone to be wary of her, so that even with Bai Shutong's "heroine halo", no one would dare to act rashly towards her.
Chen Qianfan noticed Pei Jingxu's "provocation" and squinted his eyes, but chuckled softly and nodded slightly towards Rong Jianxue: "Master Young Master really cares about Second Madam Pei."
He deliberately emphasized the words "Second Madam", as if to remind Rong Jianxue something.
Rong Jianxue's expression remained unchanged, and her tone was calm: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is very thoughtful. If he can use it in the right way, I think it will be of some use to Yunlan."
The smile on Shen Qianfan's face disappeared. He snorted coldly, glared at Pei Jingxu as a warning, and then returned to his seat with a flick of his sleeves.
Pei Jingxu's face was filled with fear. She carefully moved away from the man, then raised her eyes and looked at him timidly: "Sir, tonight... will His Royal Highness the Third Prince also be here?"
The third prince Shen Huaichen.
——Pei Jingxu wanted to "remind" Rong Jianxue that there was still a "conflict" between her and Shen Huaichen, waiting for him to investigate.
Hearing this, Rong Jianxue pursed her lips and said, "I will come."
When she got a positive answer, the fear in the woman's eyes became even greater.
Rong Xuanzhou, who was standing by, was busy introducing Bai Shutong and knew nothing about what was happening here.
Pei Jingxu lowered his head and his body began to tremble involuntarily.
She shrank back slightly, putting some distance between herself and Rong Jianxue.
A forced smile appeared on his pale face, and Pei Jingxu's voice trembled slightly: "Then, then Ah Xu will not drink anymore, so as not to offend the royal family."
Rong Jianxue narrowed his eyes slightly, lowered his eyes to look at the delicate and trembling woman, and said nothing more.
Sitting upright again, Rong Jianxue raised his hand slightly. Jiang Hui stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Sir, what is the matter?"
Rong Jianxue's eyes were cold and serious as she whispered a few instructions to Jiang Hui.
Jiang Hui was stunned for a moment, shock flashing in his eyes: "Sir, this is inappropriate..."
Rong Jianxue said nothing, but just glanced at Jiang Hui indifferently.
Jiang Hui fell silent instantly, clasped his fists and saluted: "I will do it right away."
After saying that, Jiang Hui turned and disappeared into the night.
On the other side, after just a few glasses of wine, Bai Shutong became friends with all the guests in the hall. She was a skilled doctor and could detect some of the ministers' minor ailments just by looking, smelling and asking.
She pointed out the minor illnesses and ailments of the guests and told them how to treat them. For a moment, all the guests praised her and marveled at her.
At this moment, another young man's voice came from not far away, with a clear and pleasant tone: "Shutong! Long time no see!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man in black clothes, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, walking quickly towards Bai Shutong.
When everyone saw the newcomer, they were all amazed: "Isn't this the young General Zhou Qinzhou from the Duke's Mansion?"
"Zhou Qin? Is that the young General Zhou Qin, known as the Little Devil of Chaos?"
"Exactly! I didn't expect General Zhou to have such a good relationship with this white girl!"
"I heard that Zhou Qin is the youngest child in the Duke's Mansion. The Duke dotes on him utterly, which is why he has developed such a fearless personality!"
"Isn't it said that General Zhou never makes friends with others? How could he be good friends with Miss Bai?"
Seeing Zhou Qin, Bai Shutong's eyebrows and eyes also showed a little smile: "Zhou Qin, you are here for the banquet as well."
Zhou Qin pushed through the crowd and walked up to Bai Shutong, his eyebrows and eyes proud and unruly: "In the past, this banquet was full of boring people. I was too lazy to come, but now that you are here, I naturally have to come and see you!"
With just a few words, he easily brought Bai Shutong under his "wing".
Bai Shutong pursed her lips and smiled, like a caring sister, and said in a gentle tone: "Okay, okay, I know it's difficult to invite this young master of yours. Thank you for your honor, Master Zhou."
Zhou Qin raised his eyebrows and smiled, but his eyes fell on Pei Jingxu's face not far away.
Zhou Qin raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain: "This person must be the... notorious Miss Pei from the Rong family?"
Pei Jingxu looked at Zhou Qin in front of him and didn't react for a moment.
——How could she have forgotten everything?
Bai Shutong has many followers, and Zhou Qin from the Duke's Mansion is one of them.
By chance, Bai Shutong once saved Zhou Qin's life. As they spent more time together afterwards, their relationship became closer, and Zhou Qin became more and more partial to Bai Shutong.
When Pei Jingxu was pushed into the lotus pond, it was a conspiracy led by Zhou Qin.
——How could she have forgotten?
There was a flash of coldness in his eyes.
Pei Jingxu said nothing.
Bai Shutong's eyes flashed with pride when he heard this, but he hurriedly tugged at Zhou Qin's sleeve and said, "Zhou Qin, don't talk nonsense!"
As he spoke, Bai Shutong hurriedly apologized to Pei Jingxu, "Sister Pei, I'm really sorry. Zhou Qin is still young and outspoken. Please don't be angry with him."
"Did I say anything wrong?" Zhou Qin clearly disliked Pei Jingxu, the "vicious female supporting character," and his expression was arrogant and eccentric. "Second Madam Pei, Shutong has saved countless lives on the frontier and is revered as a savior by the generals and soldiers. You are a woman in the harem, and you only care about vying for favors. No wonder you have a bad reputation."
People like Zhou Qin have never suffered any setbacks since childhood. As long as he considers someone to be "one of his own", he will unconditionally favor and protect them.
It is obvious that Bai Shutong is "one of his own" in Zhou Qin's eyes, and Pei Jingxu is the woman in the harem whom he can't stand.
"Zhou Qin, stop talking!" Bai Shutong whispered, "What's going on is just a rumor. How can you believe it?"
It seems like he is speaking for her, but in fact it seems like he is trying to confirm the notorious "fact".
You see, this is what the heroine’s halo is like.
She tried to avoid it, but couldn't resist someone bumping into her.
——Then she would like to see whether the favored young general of the Duke's Mansion has a higher status, or Rong Jianxue is more useful.
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