Speaking of this princess, her life is quite legendary.
Yan Mingyi is the current emperor's younger sister and the late emperor's most beloved daughter. Just how much was she favored?
It is said that the late emperor actually preferred this princess as his successor, and even gave her an army that only obeyed her orders.
Yan Mingyi did not disappoint the late emperor's expectations. She was intelligent from a young age, and her literary and martial talents were no less than those of the princes, and even better.
But simply because she was a woman, she faced fierce opposition from the court officials!
Those palace secrets are unknown to outsiders. All that is known is that the late emperor died midway through the reign, the eldest princess was disheartened and voluntarily gave up her right to inherit the throne, and the current emperor ascended the throne.
Not long after, Yan Mingyi announced that he was unwell and spent his days in seclusion, devoted to Buddhism and neglecting worldly affairs.
In his previous life, the Third Prince somehow won over the Eldest Princess and brought her into his camp, which became one of the important triggers for the Crown Prince's deposition.
Shen Tangning's emotions were in turmoil until Chi Yan's appearance pulled her back to reality: "What are you thinking about so seriously?"
Looking at the handsome face looming close to her, she paused, then smiled, "It's nothing. Were you getting impatient?"
"What's wrong with that?" Chi Yan straightened up, his eyes glancing somewhat guiltily towards the tree. "Are we going back now or what?"
Shen Tangning didn't notice his strange behavior and was about to speak when someone came up behind her: "Please wait, female benefactor."
Shen Tangning turned around and saw a woman staring at her with a scrutinizing gaze. The woman said in a serious tone, "My master would like to invite you to come over for a chat."
Her eyes flickered slightly as she recognized the person as Aunt Yin Fang, a maidservant of the eldest princess.
Chi Yan stood guard in front of Shen Tangning, his tone curious: "Who is your master? You invite someone to talk but don't introduce yourself. My lady just went with you so casually. If something happens to her, who will I cry to?"
Shen Tangning glanced at Chi Yan in surprise. She hadn't expected that this man, who usually seemed so carefree, would be so reliable when it mattered.
But the other party is the eldest princess; what if I say something inappropriate and offend her...?
She tugged at Chi Yan's sleeve, about to give a hint, but Yin Fang laughed instead:
"Young master, please rest assured, my mistress is a woman, and she would never abduct your wife."
She paused, then smirked, "My master's surname is Yan, and his given name is Jianing."
Chi Yan's nonchalant expression suddenly changed.
Yan is the surname of a royal family.
Even the most dissolute and dissolute man had heard of Princess Jianing's great name.
"It is my fault for being disrespectful."
Yin Fang didn't hold it against him. She had heard that the Second Young Master Chi was an idle and good-for-nothing playboy. At first, she felt quite sorry for Miss Shen's plight, but now it seemed that the rumors were not necessarily true.
At least this second young master Chi is quite protective of his wife.
"Auntie, please lead the way."
Shen Tangning never expected that she would actually meet the Eldest Princess by sheer chance.
Yin Fang led her to a secluded pavilion, where a woman was sitting and brewing tea. She was elegant and composed, and her movements were graceful and fluid.
She doesn't need fancy clothes to command attention; no one can ignore her presence.
She couldn't help but think that, as a fellow princess, Yun An should really learn from her aunt what princess manners are all about.
Hearing footsteps approaching, Yan Mingyi did not look up. Only after Shen Tangning curtsied did she slightly raise her eyelids, her tone nonchalant: "Shen family girl, how dare you scheme in front of me?"
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