Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the princess was deliberately making things difficult for her. Today, she and Ling Chuchu might not be able to escape so easily.
Ling Qingwan was in the whirlpool, but she was not panicked at all. On the contrary, Ling Chuchu, who was standing next to her, was already panicking.
"Aunt knows my personality. I hate attending banquets. I felt bored, so I dragged Wanwan to the back garden. Wanwan didn't do anything else but accompanied me."
An Yi explained to the princess again.
Like today, defending someone in front of so many people, it was the first time that the eldest princess saw Ling Qingwan like this.
She has a close relationship with Wei Xun and is also good friends with An Yi. Based on these two points alone, the princess can see that Ling Qingwan is no simple person.
"Princess, I left the banquet without permission. It was my fault. I am willing to accept the punishment. But everything must follow the first come first served principle. I want to solve my sister's problem first. It won't be too late for you to decide my fault later."
The princess wanted to put all the blame on her. Ling Qingwan finally understood.
As long as she followed the eldest princess's words, today would become a criticism meeting against her.
Ling Qingwan raised her head and met the eldest princess' eyes.
She thought about it over and over again, but couldn't figure out why the eldest princess, who had no grudge against her, hated her so much the first time they met.
Is it because of the Queen
As far as I can remember, the eldest princess had a good relationship with the queen. If the queen whispered something in her ear, it would be understandable that she would be annoyed with Ling Qingwan.
But the most urgent task now is not to figure this matter out.
"The Seventh Prince is here!"
Just as the princess was about to speak, the guard at the gate came hurriedly to report. Then, everyone's attention was attracted by the approaching Wei Xun.
When the princess heard that Wei Xun was coming, her expression changed immediately.
And Ling Qingwan also felt a little relieved.
Wei Xun was wearing a black brocade robe, with an upright figure and exceptionally handsome appearance. Ling Qingwan had her back to the door, so she couldn't see Wei Xun's appearance at the moment, and could only hear the discussions of the women around her.
Wei Xun was born handsome, peerless, and just by looking at his face, many women in the capital coveted him. Being close to Wei Xun was one of the reasons why Ling Qingwan was ostracized by everyone.
However, Ling Qingwan never cared about it and she had never interacted with these people.
"Wan Wan."
Ling Qingwan was thinking about something when she suddenly heard a familiar voice. She turned her head and saw Wei Xun standing beside her.
Wei Xun acted as if he didn't notice anyone around him, and could only see Ling Qingwan in his eyes.
"The Seventh Prince has come to visit us today. We are sorry that the Princess's Mansion failed to welcome you in person. I hope the Seventh Prince will forgive us." The Princess said with a smile.
"stand up."
Wei Xun completely ignored the princess's words and left her aside. He bent down and personally helped Ling Qingwan to stand up.
Afterwards, Wei Xun’s actions were jaw-dropping.
He actually squatted down and helped Ling Qingwan wipe the dust off her knees.
Is this really the high and mighty Seventh Prince
Even Ling Qingwan was shocked.
Of course, she didn't show it.
"Today is the eldest princess' birthday. I should come to congratulate her. There is no need for the eldest princess to be so polite."
At this time, Wei Xun slowly responded to the princess.
The eldest princess felt uncomfortable, but she couldn't show it, so she had to apologize to Wei Xun with a smile on the surface.
"The birthday gift will be delivered to the Princess's residence this afternoon." Wei Xun said to the Princess.
"It's a good thing that the Seventh Prince can come. There's no need to send gifts. It's enough if the thought is there." The eldest princess looked friendly, and the aggressive look just now was gone.
"This gift was given by Wanwan and I together." Wei Xun said.
When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked again.
Wei Xun's implication was that Ling Qingwan was confirmed to be the future princess. The two of them were now only missing a wedding, and Ling Qingwan would be Wei Xun's person through and through.
The eldest princess was a little embarrassed.
After all, she had just made things difficult for Ling Qingwan.
"Miss Ling and Wanwan are not born from the same family, and Wanwan is a little younger than Miss Ling. Under such circumstances, I personally think it is inappropriate to let Wanwan take the punishment for Miss Ling and solve the mistakes she made."
Wei Xun's eyes swept across the eldest princess and stopped on Ling Chuchu.
At this time, Ling Chuchu lowered her head and dared not say a word.
The Princess and Wei Xun, either of them was not someone she could afford to offend.
In addition to fear, Ling Chuchu also felt unwilling.
Why did Ling Qingwan have someone to back her up, while she was given the title of imperial concubine for nothing, but Song Zhicheng never protected her? Why did An Yi also help Ling Qingwan and get close to her
In contrast, Ling Chuchu's heart was filled with jealousy, like a burning fire.
"Since Miss Ling made a mistake, she should be taught to be careful with her words and actions and not to break the rules. At worst, just ask her family to come and pick her up like the other young ladies. Princess, do you think I'm right?"
Wei Xun stared at the eldest princess closely.
His tone of voice was apparently calm, but it inexplicably carried a sense of intimidation that made people feel suffocated.
"Your Highness, what you said is polite. It was my fault for not thinking it through." The eldest princess forced a smile.
The princess was extremely depressed as she was criticized on her birthday and she couldn't open her mouth to refute.
"Now that the gift has been delivered and the matter has been resolved, Wanwan and I will leave first."
After Wei Xun finished talking to the princess, he took Ling Qingwan and An Yi away from the princess's mansion.
When Ling Qingwan left, she could even feel dozens of burning gazes behind her.
As if eyes could kill, Ling Qingwan would have died thousands of times already.
It has to be said that the way Wei Xun supported her was straightforward and direct, with such obvious favoritism and doting that one could not help but fall for him.
Even someone as hard-hearted as Ling Qingwan couldn't help but be moved the moment she saw Wei Xun coming.
Ling Qingwan had no idea what Ling Chuchu experienced afterwards.
After she was picked up by Wei Xun, the three of them had a simple meal together. Wei Xun sent her back to Ling Mansion and took An Yi into the palace.
Wei Xun had political affairs to deal with, and An Yi had homework to do.
When Ling Qingwan arrived home, An Yi wanted to follow her, but was dragged back to the carriage by Wei Xun like a chick.
"The princess's cleverness is useless in front of the Seventh Prince." Qiao'er joked.
"Because An Yi is afraid of the prince." Ling Qingwan smiled.
"The prince is quite scary." Qiao'er agreed.
"Is he scary?" Ling Qingwan wondered. She had never thought Wei Xun was scary.
"That's because the prince is very gentle in front of you, and only fierce in front of outsiders. You saw how the prince responded to the princess at the princess's mansion today. That momentum, if you say that the prince wants to hit someone, I will believe it."
On the way back, Qiao'er and Ling Qingwan discussed this topic.
Ling Qingwan thought about it more and more and felt that what Qiao'er said made sense.
Being favored so blatantly, Ling Qingwan felt extremely happy.
Wei Xun gave all his tenderness to her alone.