Quick Transmigration: Hosts, We're Only Responsible for Counterattacking

Chapter 41 A Lifetime of Glory and Peace (10)

"I was engaged to Nangong Yu before," she said calmly, casually picking up a crystal-clear grape with her slender, white hand.

Hong Zhaodi looked over with concern, but secretly felt a little smug.

"Although the engagement has been cancelled, Nangong Yu and I are still friends. If he has someone he likes, I must help him choose the right person."

As soon as these words were spoken, a rustling sound immediately arose below.

When a man and woman break off an engagement, regardless of which party is involved, rumors always follow the woman. Even someone as noble as Rong'an is no exception. People may not say much because of the dignity of the royal family, but they certainly have some interest in watching the drama unfold.

This is the first time that the parties involved have made their words clear.

Everyone thought to themselves, "Princess Rong'an is indeed still deeply in love with General Nangong."

2345 was puzzled. The previous host had completely severed ties with the male protagonist, so this eager behavior was rather strange.

Upon seeing this, Hong Zhaodi gave a curtsy, saying, "I am grateful that Princess Rong'an is concerned about my sister and the general. However, my affairs with the general are matters of the Nangong family. As a princess of noble status, it would be best if you did not get involved."

Shen Yun was surprised. It was said that Hong Zhaodi had always been the type to be a pushover, and that she couldn't even handle those eccentric relatives, let alone refute him in this situation.

In fact, the original owner's death had little to do with Hong Zhaodi. However, it seems that you can only know a person's face but not their heart. Until the very last moment, Shen Yun never believed in the so-called inevitable outcome.

Fortunately, the original owner's personality was naturally free-spirited and fearless, so Shen Yun further unleashed his extraordinary ability to argue with everyone and everything. This was the system's idea, because Shen Yun always felt that he was trying to reason with people and appeal to their emotions.

Shen Yun casually picked up a folding fan from the small couch at his feet. The fan was painted with several clusters of peonies in full bloom.

This was painted by Nangong Yu himself. Perhaps it was because he loved colors when he was young, or perhaps it was because he was forced by the Nangong family. In any case, Nangong Yu would send some trinkets over from time to time back then.

It wasn't from the heart after all. Peonies are noble, but the peonies he painted were extremely gaudy.

Shen Yun handed the folding fan to the palace maid, glancing sideways with what seemed like impatience or disdain. "This was a gift from Nangong Yu to me."

Hong Zhaodi's smile froze. She took the folding fan. Although she had long thought that Nangong and Princess Rong'an couldn't possibly have no connection, she still couldn't help but feel sad when she actually encountered them.

"Why did the princess give me this? Since it was given to the princess by Nangong, if the princess wants to return it, she can just give it to Nangong directly."

Shen Yun yawned nonchalantly, "There's no need for such formality. It's just that I happened to see you here today. Look." She pointed to the side of the screen in the distance, where there was a bamboo box that was open. "These are all the gifts that Nangong Yu has given me over the years. Now that I'm no longer engaged to him, these things can't be kept. Otherwise, if others find out, they'll think I'm behaving improperly."

“Your Majesty is right. It’s definitely best to clear things up completely, lest some people from the countryside, with narrow minds and loose tongues, like to spread rumors outside. If that ruins your reputation, Your Majesty, it would truly be a loss.” Rouhuan looked at Hong Zhaodi meaningfully, her eyes still full of disdain, but upon closer inspection, there seemed to be a hint of something intriguing about them.

"Alright, alright, why are you bickering so much at this wonderful Hundred Flowers Banquet? Rong'an, do you not welcome me here?" Prime Minister's daughter, Shen Yingshuang, interrupted.

Shen Xiang holds a high official position, yet he doesn't act arrogantly in the Emperor's court and never forms private relationships with other officials. Therefore, both the late Emperor and the current Gu Changjin trust him greatly.

Consequently, the status of the eldest daughter of the Shen family also rose, almost reaching the level of a princess. In addition, they had grown up together since childhood, so their relationship was quite close. Shen Yun glanced at her and couldn't help but sigh at his older brother's good luck. He couldn't even be interested in such a beautiful woman with an ethereal aura. He must have something wrong with his eyes or his body.

Not to exaggerate, Shen Yingshuang wore a light blue dress, her face was lightly powdered, her eyes were icy, but her lips were slightly upturned. She looked like she was about to sprout a pair of small wings and fly away.

So everyone saw that Princess Rong'an, who had been aloof and arrogant, became gentle after hearing these words.

As the rumors proved true, Shen Yingshuang is likely to marry into the royal family.

Otherwise, how could Princess Rong'an, who is usually arrogant and domineering, be so kind and gentle to him?

If Shen Yun knew what they were thinking, she would only say, "You're all overthinking it. She's just admiring the beauty."

Of course, if the female lead were also that beautiful, she would be willing to be a little gentler.

"[Arrangements.]" the system suddenly announced.

Shen Yun was startled, then looked completely bewildered, "Arrange what?"

2345: [Host, didn't you want a beautiful female lead? As a responsible system, of course I will do my best to fulfill your request.]

Shen Yun: "Hehe, whatever makes you happy."

Although Hong Zhaodi kept declining, how could Shen Yun, a typical villainous supporting character, do nothing? Under her influence, the other noble ladies also began to persuade her.

"This is a gathering of young women, and it's not a formal occasion. It's just a dance or a song to liven things up. If you were to write an inscription here, it wouldn't just be a disgrace to Princess Rong'an, but you would also look down on us."

"That's right. Even if General Nangong were here, he wouldn't dare to act like this. Does Princess Deshu think she's above everyone else here just because she married into the Nangong family?"

……

The speaker may not care, but the listeners certainly have their own opinions.

Whose status could surpass that of the many princesses here? Even the entire Nangong family wouldn't dare say that. The only one who could surpass Princess Rong'an was probably the current emperor. These words inadvertently placed a heavy burden on the Nangong family.

However, Hong Zhaodi did not realize that even if the maid sent by the Nangong family was clever, she had not thought of this.

Shen Yingshuang's expression changed several times, and then her gaze toward Hong Zhaodi turned somewhat cold.

In the end, Hong Zhaodi gritted her teeth and changed into a dance costume. In fact, Nangong had been looking for someone to teach her these things. After all, even if she was a concubine, she couldn't be ignorant and only know how to use her looks to serve others. Moreover, she didn't have the capital to use her looks to serve others.

I was wrong, some children are angels...

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