He was indeed a remarkable figure, but unfortunately, fate was cruel to him, and he passed away at a young age. Even the most amazing people gradually fade with the passage of time.
The initial amazement turned into sighs, and as the people who had been talking about them arrived, the noble ladies quickly stopped their discussion.
"The Second Prince and Seventh Princess of Qi have arrived!"
Shen Tangning looked up and saw a man and a woman walking towards the entrance of the main hall.
The man was exceptionally handsome, with a slightly frivolous air about him, but this did not diminish his charm.
As for the seventh princess, she was somewhat inferior. Although she was pretty, her temperament was a bit weak. Wearing a gorgeous dress, she seemed a little uncomfortable, too restrained and overly cautious, which made her look somewhat timid.
Considering that this princess had once lived among commoners, it's not surprising that she didn't learn many rules and etiquette.
Princess Yun'an was chatting and laughing with others when she saw this scene. She raised her lips and deliberately tripped Jiang Zhijing as she passed by.
Jiang Zhijing was already having difficulty moving because of her elaborate skirt, and this trip nearly caused her to fall in a sorry state.
Shen Tangning was standing nearby, and everyone else was avoiding her. She couldn't bear to watch any longer, so she raised her hand to help her up, so as not to embarrass her too much: "Princess, please be careful."
As a woman of similar status, she truly couldn't understand where Yun An's malice came from.
If Daqing had been defeated, she would be the one who has fallen to this state today.
A gentle voice brushed past her ear, and the heat that had risen on Jiang Zhijing's face subsided slightly. She cautiously raised her eyes and met a pair of slightly curved, clear and bright eyes.
"Your Highness's dress is exquisite, but you need to be careful when walking."
Her casual remark easily diffused her embarrassment.
Jiang Zhijing pursed her lips, her cheeks flushed, and said softly, "Thank you."
The laughter around them gradually subsided, and Yun An's lips curled into a sneer: "The top scholar's wife is still as nosy as ever."
Shen Tangning looked up and met her unfriendly gaze, but did not show any fear: "As a guest who has come from afar, the Seventh Princess should be treated with courtesy. Besides, it is just a small favor and not a big deal."
Yun An's eyes shifted with emotion, and he snorted coldly, "Sharp-tongued."
Shen Tangning's words reminded her that today was not a good day to cause trouble. Her brother had finally been released from confinement, and if she made a mistake and angered their father, their mother would definitely not let her off the hook.
She flicked her sleeve and turned to leave.
Shen Tangning felt a slight sense of relief, then turned her head and saw Jiang Zhijing staring intently at her. She was slightly taken aback: "Princess?"
Jiang Zhijing blinked: "You're the wife of the newly appointed top scholar?"
She seemed somewhat surprised: "The princess knows me?"
The other person lowered their head somewhat shyly: "I've heard of you. What's your name?"
Shen Tangning didn't like being called the wife of the top scholar, so she simply gave her name.
Jiang Heng glanced over with a slightly warning look, already somewhat displeased. Jiang Zhijing paused, then whispered, "Miss Shen, you're such a kind person."
She lifted her skirt and left, stopping cautiously and awkwardly in front of Jiang Heng, looking up to explain something, but he seemed slightly impatient.
Shen Tangning slowly withdrew her hand into her sleeve, gently twirled her fingers, and lowered her eyes, her expression thoughtful.
When she caught Jiang Zhijing just now, she accidentally touched the other's hand. The fingertips were rough, not at all like a princess who had been pampered and spoiled.
It seems that this seventh princess suffered a lot when she was living among the common people. She never received royal treatment but had to bear responsibilities. She was a pitiful person.
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