The flower-viewing banquet was held at the Princess's residence, at the Empress's behest.
At the same time, this is the first time in many years that the Princess's Mansion has been open to the public, and people can't help but speculate on the intentions behind this move.
Could it be that the Princess and His Majesty have truly reconciled?
...
On the day of the flower-viewing banquet, guests flocked to the entrance of the Princess's residence.
Yan Mingyi naturally wouldn't come out to greet the guests personally; she only sent Yin Fang to greet them at the door.
Upon seeing Shen Tangning, Yin Fang's smile softened considerably: "Young Madam Chi, please come in."
"Aunt Yinfang." Shen Tangning stopped there, greeted her, and then walked inside.
"Sister!"
She paused upon hearing the sound, but before she could see the person, a smile appeared on her lips.
Looking back, Shen Ci strode towards her first, a bright smile on his face, while Chi Yan followed leisurely behind him.
Shen Tangning glanced at him and teased, "Didn't you say you weren't coming?"
Chi Yan's smile deepened: "I had a day off, so I decided to come and see what the commotion was about."
Shen Ci's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, finally settling on Shen Tangning with a hint of resentment: "Sister, can't you see me?"
He was the one who came over first!
She felt a little guilty when she met his accusing gaze.
Chi Yan, always eager for drama, said in a low voice, "How could someone as big as you not see me standing here?"
Shen Ci: "..."
"Alright!" Shen Tangning interrupted the two in time, "Don't block the way here, go inside."
She glared at Chi Yan, her eyes seeming to say, "Why are you arguing with a child?"
The latter gave a slow, leisurely chuckle.
As they parted, Shen Tangning reminded Shen Ci, "This is the Princess's residence. Be careful in your actions and don't act impulsively."
She was still a little worried.
Shen Ci's brows furrowed, and thinking of his past achievements, he could only say dejectedly, "I know, sister."
Chi Yan replied lazily, "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him."
Shen Ci immediately glared at him: "Who needs you to watch me? I'm not three years old!"
Thinking that Chi Yan was more reliable, Shen Tangning felt relieved and headed to the women's section. There she encountered Jiang Qingyue, who did not intend to stay, but unexpectedly called out to her: "Tangning."
She froze and turned her head away.
Jiang Qingyue pointed to the side and smiled at her, "I have a seat here."
Shen Tangning didn't act immediately. If it were in the past, she would have chosen to play along, but now...
Her bright eyes flickered slightly, her tone carrying a hint of aloofness: "Sorry, Qingxu has already saved a spot for me."
Jiang Qingyue paused, a hint of disappointment in her eyes: "When did we become so estranged?"
She had noticed something after Wei Yun instigated her at the last palace banquet. Shen Tangning had become much colder towards her, and she guessed that Wei Yun must have said something to her.
But without proof, she stubbornly refused to admit it, and Shen Tangning, being a respectable person, would not dare to publicly break ties with her.
Unexpectedly, Shen Tangning took a few steps forward and came to stand in front of her. Jiang Qingyue was puzzled and her eyes subconsciously showed a hint of wariness: "Tangning, what's going on?"
Noticing her take a step back, Shen Tangning's face revealed a meaningful expression. She leaned forward, whispered in her ear:
Have you ever heard the saying, "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place"?
Jiang Qingyue's pupils trembled slightly, both surprised and angry. She looked at Tang Ning with feigned incomprehension: "Tang Ning, I don't understand what you mean! Did I do something wrong?"
Shen Tangning stared at her calmly, her gaze so indifferent that it sent chills down one's spine.
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