Others may not know, but Shen Tangning clearly remembers that this piece of Kunshan jade, which was touted as the best in the world, was talked about with great relish for a while.
Later, no one expected that the Third Prince would present this jade to the current emperor as a birthday gift.
At the time, it was widely believed that the world was at peace and that the heavens had bestowed blessings upon the rare jade, which was now appearing in the world to choose a worthy owner!
Who is more suitable to be the owner of this jade than His Majesty the present?
In fact, anyone with a modicum of intelligence could see that the rumors circulating among the people were deliberately fabricated by the Third Prince to inflate the value of this jade.
Rulers have always favored auspicious omens and similar things to demonstrate that their succession to the throne is in accordance with the will of Heaven and is legitimate!
His Majesty was overjoyed and, in front of the entire court, lavished praise on the Third Prince:
"This child is like me!"
After these words were spoken, the Third Prince's status in the court rose sharply, putting the Crown Prince in an extremely awkward position.
These rumors haven't spread yet, but it's only a matter of time.
How many heads does Chi Yan have to dare to snatch things from the imperial family?
Shen Tangning's mind was in turmoil, her expression turning somewhat cold.
Having been reborn, she is used to thinking ahead. Why did Chi Yan have to fight over a piece of broken jade?
Is today's event truly a coincidence?
Jiang Qingyue advised her from the side, "Ningning, don't get upset and harm your health."
"Exactly!" Wen Yao glared at Chi Yan. "It's not worth it for someone like him!"
Chi Yan felt guilty as soon as he saw Shen Tangning.
He never expected that he would be caught by Shen Tangning while sneaking out. And to make matters worse, he was caught in such an awkward situation!
Even though he himself is upright and honest, he can't withstand the rumors and gossip!
Those below recognized Shen Tangning, and Xiao Yu immediately gloated: "Chi Er, you've really made something of yourself, spending lavishly on another woman and getting caught red-handed by your own wife. You're probably the first one to do that!"
The others also burst into laughter.
"Go away! What nonsense are you spouting?" Ji Wuyai was getting impatient for Chi Yan. He scolded those who were making sarcastic remarks and looked at Shen Tangning ingratiatingly, "Sister-in-law, no, Miss Shen, don't listen to their nonsense. It's just a misunderstanding!"
Shen Tangning slowly walked down the stairs, and Chi Yan's legs went weak, and he took a step back, much to his dismay.
Ji Wuyai and Tang Xu fully demonstrated what it means to be bad friends, and immediately moved a few steps away from him to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
Chi Yan looked around helplessly: "You, I..."
Shen Tangning stopped in front of him and stared at him intently: "You tell me."
Chi Yan was equally straightforward, clasping his hands together and saying, "Madam, I was wrong, I will never dare to do it again!"
His quick apology left those around him speechless.
No, isn't that just too spineless?
Shen Tangning raised an eyebrow with a leisurely air: "Oh? What did my husband do wrong?"
Chi Yan reflected seriously for a moment, then said with a heavy heart, "I shouldn't have sneaked out to play while you were out!"
Everyone: "..."
Did you bypass the Great Firewall?
Xiao Yu couldn't stand it anymore and spat, "Chi Yan, you're so pathetic! Being overshadowed by a woman, you're a disgrace to us men!"
"Exactly! I didn't realize that Young Master Chi was so henpecked!"
Chi Yan glanced at him sideways, her tone sarcastic: "So what? You're just jealous that you can't marry a wife as beautiful as my wife. Otherwise, you'd be even less successful than me!"
They don't know anything!
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