At the banquet, Concubine De doesn’t give Yan Ling a hard time. Instead she just asks her to write a few poems and praises her greatly, which makes Yan Ling the spot of limelight.
However, the more things Concubine De does, the more Yan Ling feels that she must have other purposes.
Later, Concubine De asks Yan Ling what she likes to do at home and what she read when she was a child.
Yan Ling also answers one by one, but she feels more and more confused for what Concubine De does now.
However, the spectators see the chess game better than the players. Except for Yan Ling, all the people present could see some signs.
Liang He’s face has changed slightly since Concubine De started to ask questions. Princess Zhaoyan didn’t understand at first, but she gradually understands and her face becomes ugly.
It’s clear that Concubine De asks those questions to see what kind of person her future daughter-in-law is.
Originally, Princess Zhaoyan thought that Concubine De would not allow the Third Prince to marry Yan Ling, but now it seems that the situation is just the opposite.
On the contrary, Princess Zhaoyan has also heard some rumors about the Queen recently. It is said that the Queen has been very dissatisfied with Yan Ling because the Crown Prince and the Third Prince competed to ask the Emperor to match them with Yan Ling in the Hall.
Although the Queen is not close to the Crown Prince, and she is more like doing her duty as a mother and Queen, she could not tolerate a woman seducing two princes, and one of them is her own son. Even if they are not close, Liang He is her own son and of course she is concerned about his marriage.
Princess Zhaoyan couldn’t help being anxious. She is worried that it will be troublesome if the current trend develops.
Liang He now also understands the real purpose of Concubine De’s holding this banquet. Although he is surprised that Concubine De would agree on the Third Prince and Yan Ling’s marriage, Liang He would not feel too strange.
After all, Concubine De can have her status today, part of the reason is that she does not play cards according to common sense.
Today’s Concubine De, although still charming, but after all, she is in her thirties. According to the rules in the palace, she is old like a worn-out yellow pearl, but…
Some clues can be seen from the fact that she is still the favorite woman of the Emperor.
Concubine De and Yan Ling stop interacting after chatting for a while. After all, everyone knows that the banquet is probably for Yan Ling alone.
However, this cannot be spoken out loud. As the hostess, if Concubine De only pays attention to Yan Ling and ignores others who attend the banquet, her reputation will be damaged.
After staying in the palace for so many years, it’s unlikely that she doesn’t understand this, so she’s very careful. Her action makes everyone understand her meaning, but no one will feel too much. She is indeed sophisticated.
“What’s wrong with you two? You don’t look good.” Yan Ling doesn’t understand Concubine De and wants to ask Princess Zhaoyan and Liang He. But she only finds that somehow both of them look upset.
Princess Zhaoyan thought that Yan Ling had seen the purpose of Concubine De and the Third Prince, but she didn’t realize that at all, which really makes them who are worried about her feel angry and funny.
“You are very smart usually. How can you feel like a fool at such a critical moment? Be careful, or you won’t know if one day you are sold.” Princess Zhaoyan has no choice but to bite her teeth and stretches out her hand to poke Yan Ling’s forehead.
Seeing that the people around don’t pay attention to them, Princess Zhaoyan comes close to Yan Ling and whispers to her about the purpose of Concubine De. After hearing all this, Yan Ling, of course, becomes upset and subconsciously looks at Liang He.
“Don’t worry, no matter what their plans are, they cannot make it as long as they want to use you.” Liang He, on the contrary, comforts Yan Ling and gently pats her hand under the table.
Yan Ling suddenly feels reassured. Before that, Yan Ling doesn’t care because Yan Ling knew that she would be the Crown Prince’s wife in the end.
She didn’t have such an idea at the beginning, but it is deeply hidden in Yan Ling’s subconsciousness.
However, Yan Ling later found out that things didn’t develop like her previous life. What happened in this life is totally different from that in her previous one. Because of this, Yan Ling begins to worry.
In the final analysis, Yan Ling is no more than a mole ant in the eyes of the world. She can’t control her own destiny. If the Emperor gives her marriage again, Yan Ling feels that she may not be able to refuse.
However, Liang He just said some comforting words which incredibly increased her confidence. It seems that this person can do everything he said. As long as he is there, she doesn’t have to worry about anything.
Yan Ling suddenly feels complicated and subconsciously nods. Liang He also smiles at this time and reaches out to touch Yan Ling’s hair.
It is impossible that no one pays attention to them. After all, the meaning of Concubine De’s actions is obvious. In addition, there is gossip in the capital about how nicely the Crown Prince treats Yan Ling.
At this time, of course, they attract the attention of a large number of people who are gossipy. Therefore, in addition to those who admire the Crown Prince, there are still a large group of people who are quietly watching here.
Seeing the Crown Prince’s action, the onlookers are shocked. They have heard of some gossips before, but the rumors are rumors after all. The truth they see with their own eyes is far more shocking.
What has to be mentioned is the young girls whose hearts are broken by this scene. Of course, there are also many of them who are gnashing their teeth in secret and wish that the person sitting next to the Crown Prince is them.
Bai Yiyi is just among these girls. However, she must hide her feeling in case someone finds out.
Even if Bai Yiyi usually is arrogant, she can only be arrogant to those whose status is lower than hers. But now, is there anyone whose status is not better than hers?
Therefore, Bai Yiyi dares not to tell others that she has a crush on the Crown Prince on this occasion. If it is known by others, there will be numerous people who laugh at her for her intention to get a higher status by marrying higher.
However, even so, Bai Yiyi will not give up. Bai Yi was still hesitant whether or not to implement her plan. Now, she has made up her mind.