vstars Chapter 551: So Vicious
Chapter 551: So Vicious
Zheng Chengrui's heart tightened and he broke out in a cold sweat.
He has been hanging out in places of entertainment for many years, but this little bit of fruit wine didn't make him lose his mind.
Shen Bi, this bitch, is so vicious!
He was just joking, but Shen Bi actually wanted to trick him into saying that his entire clan would be killed!
She really has the most poisonous heart!
Zheng Chengrui put away his unruly demeanor, his expression darkening as he bowed to Xiao Changshi, his demeanor becoming more restrained. "Miss Shen, you're joking. I'm the son of the Minister of Rites, how could I be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is sitting in the upper seat!"
Shen Bi smiled slightly, her dark eyes shining brighter than the spring sun. "Is that so? My daughter is the Crown Prince's future concubine. Only His Majesty, His Majesty, and His Majesty have the right to ask my daughter to dance. Young Master, you asked my daughter to dance. Do you want to be His Majesty or the Crown Prince?"
The warmest smile, the gentlest words, now pressed against Zheng Chengrui's neck, flashing a cold light. Just one word from the superior could cost the lives of the entire Zheng family in the next moment.
Zheng Chengrui hurriedly bowed to Shen Bi and apologized, "Miss Shen, I am rude and shouldn't have offended you in public. Please forgive me, Miss Shen!"
Looking at Zheng Chengrui's waist, which was almost flush with the ground, Shen Bi curled her lips slightly, but her eyes instantly turned cold. "I have been away from the capital for a long time. I didn't know that the atmosphere in the capital has become so corrupt. Everyone wants to get involved in the royal power. They are like this in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I wonder what they are like behind his back?"
"You publicly teased the Crown Prince's future concubine. Today, you must not only apologize to me, but also to the Crown Prince."
After saying that, he turned around and no longer faced Xiao Changshi, standing with his eyes lowered, and no longer spoke.
Either treason or contempt of the law would bring disaster to the Zheng family, and Zheng Chengrui could not afford it.
He raised his arm, wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned tremblingly to face Xiao Changshi, and knelt down in front of Xiao Changshi with an expression that looked like he was about to cry. His head hit the ground with a "bang". "Your Highness, I was drunk and talked nonsense today. I shouldn't have offended your future concubine. Please forgive me!"
Xiao Changshi was originally full of anger, but when he saw Zheng Chengrui's panic, his anger dissipated.
He lazily supported his chin and looked at Shen Bi, his eyes filled with unconcealable amazement and admiration.
"How does Miss Shen think we should punish him?"
Shen Bi bowed to Xiao Changshi and said, "I am your Highness's concubine. If he offends me, he is offending your Highness. Everything is entirely up to your Highness."
Her submissive and gentle appearance at this moment was completely different from her sharp appearance just now.
Xiao Changshi's dignity as the crown prince was greatly satisfied.
Such a stunning woman, who is arrogant and rude to others, but gentle and considerate to him, who can not like such a woman.
Xiao Changshi withdrew his gaze and glanced coldly at Zheng Chengrui.
At this time, Prime Minister Cui stepped forward and saluted Xiao Changshi to smooth things over.
"Your Highness, Young Master Zheng was indeed wrong for his drunken nonsense. Could you please, for my sake, punish him a little? I will tell Minister Zheng to take him back and discipline him properly."
Zheng Chengrui's father, Zheng Shangshu, never deliberately made things difficult for Xiao Changshi in the court, and Xiao Changshi did not want to make more enemies before ascending the throne.
"Come here, Zheng Chengrui has offended the future Crown Prince's concubine. He will be punished with ten strokes of the cane as a warning to others!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
If he was punished, his father wouldn't be implicated, and Zheng Chengrui's heart settled down.
The palace soldiers guarding outside came in and dragged Zheng Chengrui away.
When the dust settled, Madam Cui came out smiling to warm up the atmosphere. "The banquet has just begun, everyone, please don't spoil the fun. Today is a beautiful day with fresh air and the fragrance of flowers everywhere. It's a perfect time for poetry and painting. How about we meet friends through poetry and painting today?"
Everyone returned to their seats and sat down.
Lin Qi, the Duke of Ying's grandson, was in high spirits. He fanned himself and asked, "There should be rules for making friends through poetry and painting. I wonder what your rules are, Madam?"
Mrs. Cui curled her lips slightly, raised her hands and clapped three times. Suddenly, a pair of young boys and girls, wearing peach blossom-patterned clothes and with peach blossom ornaments on their foreheads, came gracefully from behind the peach tree, carrying two trays, like peach fairies.
They were the twin children of Prime Minister Cui and his wife, who looked to be in their teens. The little girl was looking at the little boy and giggling, while the little boy's cheeks were red with embarrassment, and it was obvious that they were forced.
"There are two trays here, each with a numbered poem or painting on it. Two people with the same number will be paired together. It doesn't matter if they are men or women; it all depends on fate."
The word "fate" was very meaningful. Many men and women present blushed, and many men unconsciously looked at Shen Bi.
He Qianqian, who was sitting next to Su Lingyue, looked at the prince, then at the others, and angrily threw the handkerchief to the ground. The little maid beside her hurriedly bent down to pick it up, shook off the petals on it, and stuffed the handkerchief into He Qianqian's hand again.
He Qianqian looked at Xiao Changshi with red eyes and said in a sour tone, "Mother, look at how much Shen Bi has charmed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Madam He took her hand and lovingly counseled her, "How long can you serve a man with your beauty? Besides, you will be the Crown Princess in the future. No matter which concubine you choose, they will have to work under you for a living. Why are you angry now?"
After hearing what Mrs. He said, He Qianqian suddenly came to her senses.
Yes, she is the future Crown Princess. Just because her grandfather is the Imperial Tutor and her father and brothers are officials in the court, it is not difficult for her to deal with the two concubines!
The two thought they spoke in low voices and without paying attention, but they didn't expect that Shen Bi had heard their conversation.
Shen Bi smiled slightly, it is still unknown who will win!
"The mother is right, it's the daughter who is confused."
He Qianqian raised her little face, smiled and took a note from the tray held by the little girl.
Su Lingyue also took one from the tray, unfolded it and saw that it was number one.
I don't know who has the other one.
After one round, everyone gets their own piece of paper.
Everyone got their own note, and Mrs. Cui gave an order to start checking the serial numbers.
“The first group!”
The colorful butterfly beside Su Lingyue raised her hand.
She looked around, but her eyes fixed on the servant next to Xiao Changshi, who raised his arm.
Su Lingyue frowned, but Xiao Changshi curled his lips and raised his eyebrows slightly.
Everyone was shocked!
Everyone knew about their past. Due to some strange coincidence, they were married separately, and now they were together again?!
Whether it was the unresolved past or the recurrence of bad karma, everyone had different expressions.
Life is too free, so it's fun to watch other people having fun. Many people are trying to hold back their laughter.
Su Lingyue glanced at He Qianqian, who was staring at the note in her hand, with jealousy and desire almost written on her face.
Su Lingyue raised her lips and took the initiative to speak, "The emperor's nephew's wedding is imminent, and he should cultivate more feelings with Miss He. As his aunt, how can I not help him?"
Having said that, without waiting for Xiao Changshi and He Qianqian to react, Su Lingyue handed the note to He Qianqian and took another note from her hand.
It's number five.
Continuing with the pairing, Shen Bi and Yang Jingxuan, the son of the Minister of Revenue, were paired together.
Shen Bi's expression was calm, and it was impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry. Yang Jingxuan unconsciously clenched the note in his hand and met her eyes. Although he looked calm on the surface, his heart was beating like a drum.
Xiao Changshi's original idea was to go with Shen Bi. If it was Su Lingyue, it would be fine too. He could take the opportunity to persuade her to steal Xiao Yu's military token. However, he didn't expect that Su Lingyue would take the initiative to exchange the note with He Qianqian.
Now, due to the prestige of the He family, he had to suppress his thoughts and drink the wine in the glass.
The person with the same moon sign as Su Ling is Fang Bingwen, the son of the Minister of Personnel.
I saved it at Qingfeng Pavilion last year with my second cousin.
Not bad!
Su Lingyue curled up the corners of her mouth.
It's just right to reveal some information to Fang Bingwen.