"There are no rules or regulations. Is this the kind of upbringing in the Prime Minister's Mansion?!"
Yan Ling opened his eyes suddenly, stroking his chest in shock.
In her last life, she believed Yan Shuang's words and actually waited until half an hour before noon before going. After being scolded by the queen, the third prince's character of stepping forward to help attracted her. Later, when she stood up, she almost tripped, but the Third Prince came to her rescue and saved her from the embarrassment.
Liang Yi
With deep hatred rolling in her heart, she closed her eyes tightly, took a deep breath and got out of bed.
Qing'er, who was waiting behind the screen, heard the sound and walked over quickly, reaching out to pour her a glass of water: "Isn't the palace banquet at noon? Why did the lady get up so early?"
The sky turned white at that time. Yan Ling took a sip of water and put down the cup.
"I'm hungry."
Qing'er was stunned for a moment, and then she went to move the toiletries.
"Miss, eat more," Qing'er served her and put out breakfast after washing up. "It will be a long time until noon, and we won't be able to eat too much at the banquet."
Looking at the pastries and porridge, which were much richer than before, Yan Ling nodded lightly and told Qing'er to go out.
Chenshi's palace banquet is coming soon, do you want to eat enough? Yan Ling sneered, drank a few mouthfuls of porridge and then stopped.
Looking up at the already bright sky, Yan Ling walked out.
"Miss, where are you going? It's the end of the year."
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Qing'er hurriedly approached Yan Ling. Yan Ling kept walking out, with a calm expression on his face: "I'll call Shuang'er."
"Miss, please don't go!"
Yan Ling stopped and glanced at her with a half-smile.
Qiong Xinyuan was probably busy dressing up Yan Shuang. Didn't she know the right time to let me go
Looking at the frightened Qing'er, Yan Ling sneered and left the courtyard.
After the time of one stick of incense, Yan Shuang stared at Yan Ling, who had been sitting on the seat for a long time, dumbfounded.
"Sister is actually here? I wanted to tell you this morning that I misremembered the time."
"Really?" Yan Ling opened her lips slightly and asked her in confusion, "Isn't Shuang'er talking about Chenshi?"
Following the inquiring gaze from the third prince opposite, Yan Shuang smiled dryly and turned over the problem, sitting upright and communicating with Liang Yi without leaving a trace.
Yan Ling just pretended not to see it and looked away at the prince who looked like a bright jade on the high table opposite. She felt that the eyes of the third prince looking at her were as sticky and terrifying as a poisonous snake.
Why did you fall in love with Liang Yi at that time? The sanctimonious look is disgusting!
The prince felt her gaze and nodded towards her with a slight smile.
With a panic in his heart, Yan Ling quickly lowered his head and looked away. Just looking at him for a moment, the guilt in her heart made her breathless.
It is said to be a Spring Festival banquet, but it is just for selecting concubines for the princes. The queen looked carefully at the ladies from the aristocratic families, and when she glanced at Yan Ling, she paused for a moment longer.
She knew that it was because the prince admired her talent very much. In a trance, she saw him lowering his eyebrows and smiling softly, saying softly to her, "I have long admired you."
"In this beautiful spring day, who can write a poem?"
A majestic voice came, and Yan Ling woke up from his fugue and saw Yan Shuang blinking at her.
Yes, she is somewhat famous among the young ladies for her talent and learning. A very hopeful look looked at her, and she suddenly understood.
The queen is the prince's mother, so naturally the prince wants to read the poem she said.
The aroma of pear blossoms filled the banquet hall, and Yan Ling pursed his lips and took the pen and paper with a smile. For half a stick of incense, everyone waited with bated breath for her poem.
"Your Majesty, I'm done." Yan Ling raised his head, and the Queen was waving to her.
Two scorching eyes suddenly fell on him, and Yan Ling stood up completely unaware, without changing his face, picked up the scroll and stepped forward.
"ah!"
A scream sounded from his side, and Yan Ling shook his hand and almost dropped the poem scroll! Hearing the sound, he immediately took a step back and looked at Yan Shuang who was screaming, and asked in surprise: "What's wrong with my sister!"
Yan Shuang was really in the limelight and couldn't express his sorrow. He frowned and pointed at his legs.
Of course it was Yan Ling who stepped on the legs, but she wouldn't recognize them.
"Why are my sisters stretching their legs in this aisle? Does the seat given by the queen make you feel uncomfortable?"
Yan Shuang quickly retracted her legs that were covered with dust. Yan Shuang quickly stopped Yan Ling who was about to apologize to the Queen. "What did my sister say? I accidentally disturbed everyone. Please don't blame me, Queen."
Yan Ling sneered in his heart, pretended to be concerned and patted her shoulder, turned around and sent the poem manuscript up.
The queen naturally praised her for her good poetry and her kindness to her sister.
This is all to be expected. After all, no one saw Yan Shuang stretching out her leg, and no one saw her stepping on Yan Shuang. They just assumed that the girl was timid.
When she returned to her seat, she saw the third prince's gloomy face and Yan Shuang's red eyes from the corner of her eye. She sat down and ate quietly.
A few minutes later, it was time to enjoy the flowers. As if Yan Shuang didn't care about the pain in her legs, she pulled Yan Ling and walked to a place with few people.
"Isn't Yuli Garden to the east?" Yan Ling lowered his eyes and looked at the green ground.
Yan Shuang smiled and held her arm, saying, "What's so beautiful about pear blossoms? I know there is a place with a large field of winter jasmine flowers. They are so beautiful!"
Of course she knew that there was a small pavilion there, and Liang Yi was standing in the pavilion, and Liang Yi would say that he liked her.
After thinking about it, Yan Ling stopped.
"elder sister?"
Seeing her confused and slightly evasive expression, Yan Ling pulled back his arm.
"Sister, go and see it. I still like pear blossoms."
After saying that, she was about to leave. Yan Shuang quickly walked up to her, bit her lip and said carefully, "Sister, don't leave! I brought you here because His Highness, Third Prince Yi Ge, is waiting for you in the small pavilion."
really.
"His Highness and I have never met, why would he trouble his sister to send a message?" Yan Ling didn't leave either, his eyes filled with doubt.
Afraid of being seen, Yan Shuang took her hand and hid behind a tree, smiling and saying, "Sister, with such a good talent, it's only right that they belong together."
"them?"
Yan Shuang's eyes flickered, she swallowed nervously, and said with a dry smile: "It's nothing."
She spoke, but Yan Ling couldn't refute. After all, she was just the daughter of a courtier, so how could she refuse an invitation from someone in the royal family
Just as Yan Ling was thinking of excuses, a palace maid came over and bowed.
"Hello, ladies, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invites Miss Yan to Liting to discuss poetry."
The two were stunned for a moment at the same time. After coming back to their senses, Yan Shuang immediately held her sleeve tightly.
It seems that things in her previous life are different because of her rebirth and changes. Yan Ling nodded with a smile and moved Yan Shuang's hand away without leaving a trace.
"Okay, please show me the way."
(End of chapter)