Everyone was shocked, after all, someone who has always been overbearing and never smiled suddenly became charming, not everyone could handle it!
Lan Xiang noticed that the young lady from a noble family next to her was whispering to someone, saying that Shi Zhao's demeanor was extraordinary, and she felt annoyed. A cold smile appeared on her face: "It seems that the Regent King thinks Night Three is quite good?" Although she knew she shouldn't say something like this, she couldn't help but want to vent! Why did she always end up being the one who suffered? Didn't he also express his feelings to her before?
At this time, Zhao's smile on his face did not diminish, and even the astonished gaze of others seemed to have gone unnoticed. Instead, he smiled deeply at Lan Xuanfan: "Oh? Miss Lan thinks so? What if I really am interested in Ye San?" In front of him, Lan Xuanfan was like a cat with its claws retracted, which was rarely seen. Although somewhat displeased, there was even more interest.
At night, like frost, she heard the words and suddenly remembered that Qing Luan had mentioned before that the eldest daughter of the Right Chancellor, Miss Lan, was a close friend of Xia Tianmeng's in private, and also admired the regent king of Sangyuan country. Heh, isn't it now that she has attracted herself? She just knows that no ancient man can resist her modern soul! After all, she doesn't feel like those 'women' who are carved out of the same mold!
Standing high up, Xia Meng saw Ye Ruxue's proud appearance and her eyes deepened in color. Did this Ye Ruxue think that she was giving herself a boost? Not to mention whether Ju Shi Zhao really had an interest in her, even if he did, it was just interest! People can be interested in cats and dogs too, can't they? Moreover...in this era where women are held to high standards, being admired by men for something other than appearance would only lead people to think that she is promiscuous.
She slightly lowered her eyes and saw the Empress Dowager's repeated stroking of the armrest, understanding that this was a sign of her impatience. She smiled and opened her mouth: "The Regent King has come from afar, if it's to see which beauty he likes, I'm sure His Majesty won't be stingy. However, this Third Miss... just said that she injured her brain when she was young, I'm afraid it's not suitable for the Regent King to take her away?"
At night, with a frown and piercing gaze, he looked at Xia Tianmeng who was smiling warmly. In his heart, he hated her so much that his teeth itched. What kind of thing is this Xia Tianmeng? Can she be treated like goods to be given away casually?
At this time, Zhao heard the words and revealed a hint of evil, recklessly sizing up Ye Ruxue, snickering: "Miss Xia is right. However... compared to Miss Ye San, I still think Miss Lan has more charm." Originally thought Ye Ruxue was somewhat special, but now hearing Xia Tianmeng say this, realized she's just a 'woman' after all, and what's more, the daughter of a king from a different surname, not considered a valuable identity, how many does he want?
Others were indeed surprised, although they all knew that Lan Xuanfan had confessed directly before, but after all, Ju Shiying had never shown any attitude, and the two identities were really in stark contrast. If Lan Xuanfan married Ju Shiying, others might suspect that she was just trying to become the wife of the Right Chancellor! In previous years, every time Ju Shiying came, it was always Lan Xuanfan following behind him, but today, for the first time, Lan Xuanfan was sarcastic towards him. Could it be that they had a falling out?
Lan Xiao didn't expect that Jiu Shi Zhao, who had never shown his emotions before, would say something so ambiguous. It was as if he was telling everyone that their relationship was not ordinary. But... what kind of special relationship did they have between them?
Jū shí zhāo kàn zhe lán xiǎo fán, tā piàoliang de yǎn jing lǐ méi yǒu "lù" chū kāixīn shí huì xiǎn "lù" de yú yuè, shèn zhì lián zuǐ jiǎo lěng xiào de hú dù dōu méi yǒu biàn huà. Tā jiù zhèyàng kàn zhe zìjǐ, yǎn lǐ yǒu de zhǐ shì tā kàn bù dǒng de fùzá, méi yǒu yī sī "nǚ" zǐ miàn duì xīn yuè nánzǐ de xiūjié.
It seems that I am no longer a significant figure in her life either.
He slightly furrowed his brow, feeling a sense of discontent with such thoughts. He didn't understand why this was the case, as she had previously rushed to Sango herself and promised to be together for all eternity, yet three months had passed without her showing her face, not even sending him a letter.
Now looking at him with such eyes! Such eyes with indifference and inattention...
"Ah, please take a seat, everyone." Wei Jue naturally also sensed the subtle atmosphere, but to him, You Chengxiang was an old and loyal minister, while Lan Xiaojuan was just a young and ignorant girl who wouldn't pose any threat to Emperor Xia even if she really married Ju Shiying. Those were just the jealous and incompetent ones who resented You Chengxiang for being favored.
Everyone sat in their own seats, and since it was a low table with people sitting on the floor, from the high platform it looked like a dense and crowded piece. The scene is magnificent, but this is only for officials who are qualified to sit in the inner temple and royal relatives. There are more people sitting outside.
Xia Tian Moe stood there, looking down at the crowd below, and suddenly understood why so many people wanted to be in a high position. After all, not everyone can experience the feeling of being above everything else.
"Mengmeng will sit with Aijia from now on." The Empress Dowager glanced around below, patted Xia Tianmeng's hand, and Zhang Yiniang, who was waiting in the back, hurriedly went to fetch a soft cushion.
Xiatian Meng knew that the Empress Dowager had taken her hand only because all the other women were sitting together in a group, while she was alone as the only woman from the Taishi household. If she sat alone, it would look pitiful. She understood this in her heart and so on the surface she was deeply moved: "This humble woman is not worthy of such concern from Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, it's truly shameful!"
The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction and smiled at Zhang Mama, saying: "Look, this is still being polite to me! I don't know who used to say that I was just like a close grandmother!"
The royal family members sitting below saw the Empress Dowager's satisfied expression towards Xia Tianmeng, and they all rushed to join in, praising the Empress Dowager for having good fortune and Xia Tianmeng for being well-behaved!
The Empress Dowager listened with satisfaction, and a smile was always on her face.
The princess of Lu Yang, who was sitting below, looked at Xia Tian Meng, who was sitting quietly beside the Empress Dowager with a smile and saying something, and pouted her mouth. Although she now thinks that Xia Tian Meng is not so annoying, but seeing her getting the Empress Dowager's favor still makes her feel jealous!
"Fourth sister, look at that regent..."
"Oh no, as a 'girl', how can you casually look at other men?"
"Hehe, Fourth Sister, I was just taking a look! If you looked any more, your eyes would have been glued to the spot earlier!"
"How dare you talk like that! You're asking for a beating from me today!"
"Fourth sister spare my life! The regent is looking over here!"
Princess Lu Yang heard the giggles on her right side, glanced at Ju Shi Zhao who had a lazy yet domineering demeanor, and couldn't help but sneer at them: "You're really good at flattering yourselves. With your kind of attitude, not knowing etiquette and speaking without restraint, you can only keep dreaming!" She was displeased with these 'ladies' who would stick their eyes onto any man they saw! As a princess, is this the kind of etiquette you've learned? If others heard about it, wouldn't it be laughable?!
The two young girls sitting beside her suddenly heard her speak and were shocked, hastily lowering their heads to admit their mistake: "Imperial Aunt, we know our fault!"
Princess Lu Yang raised her head and stared straight into a pair of shiny black eyes, blushing with anger: "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen the princess before?"
