Wearing a book, hooking him up

Qi Wanyin's heart had sunk to the bottom, but she still forced herself to remain calm and not let anyone see the turmoil in her heart.

She returned to the banquet and sat back in her seat, her posture looking a little stiff.

Princess Minghui was still surrounded by many young men from aristocratic families.

After all, Princess Minghui is a legitimate princess and grew up with the queen, so the prince is her solid backing.

Now everyone has witnessed the Crown Prince's performance in the court. It is only a matter of time before he ascends the throne. Princess Minghui has naturally become a popular commodity that everyone is vying for.

In the monarchy, the dowry of a princess is always extremely generous, often accompanied by large tracts of land and huge amounts of wealth. What's more, the dowry of a noble legitimate princess is even more unimaginable.

Moreover, by marrying into the royal family, a family can be directly promoted to royal relatives, and its influence in officialdom and various social occasions will be greatly enhanced.

If they are ordinary officials, they can even make friends with a wider range of powerful and wealthy people and expand their network resources through marriage with the princess.

But Princess Minghui didn't even think highly of those young men who came to curry favor with her.

Besides, she had already developed feelings for Yan Shuhan and had no feelings for other men.

Princess Minghui was chatting with the young masters in a perfunctory manner. She glanced at Qi Wanyin inadvertently and immediately came up with an idea.

The corners of her mouth curled up, and she walked towards Qi Wanyin calmly.

With a seemingly friendly smile on his face, he said in a clear voice: "My fellow lords, this is Miss Qi. She has been raised by her mother since she was a child. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has learned court etiquette outstandingly."

Today, my mother is going to choose a husband for Miss Qi at this banquet. Why don't you take this opportunity to get to know each other?"

When Qi Wanyin heard this, her brows instantly frowned.

She tried hard to ignore the strange looks from the gentlemen around her, but those gazes full of contempt and ridicule pierced her like sharp arrows.

It seemed as if she could hear their laughter clearly.

"No matter how well you study, if you are of low status, you can only be a concubine when you marry into the family."

"If Miss Qi hadn't flattered the Queen, it's unclear whether she could be included in the Qi family tree. The problem is that even if she was included in the family tree, she would have the blood of a foreign woman. Which family would be willing to marry a woman with foreign blood?"

"......"

These mocking voices kept circling in Qi Wanyin's mind like a spell. She felt her head buzzing and the scene in front of her began to become blurry. She could not tell whether it was reality or illusion.

Suddenly, she stood up abruptly, her voice trembling: "Princess Minghui, I feel a little unwell. I will take my leave now."

After saying this, he turned around and left in a hurry without waiting for Princess Minghui's response.

Princess Minghui looked confused, "Eh..."

Isn’t Qi Wanyin too unruly?

Just now she was praising Qi Wanyin for learning the rules well in front of these young masters.

And she didn't seem to have done anything excessive. What on earth was wrong with Qi Wanyin? She looked as if I had bullied her.

Although the queen mother really dislikes some of the young men who were invited into the palace, they are more than enough for Qi Wanyin. Could it be that Qi Wanyin is still coveting the emperor's brother?

Thinking of this, Princess Minghui felt a surge of dissatisfaction.

After leaving, Qi Wanyin's steps seemed hurried, even a little flustered.

No, she absolutely couldn't just sit there and wait for death.

Her aunt hosted this banquet today. Since she said she would help her choose a husband, if she didn't choose one, her aunt would definitely arrange one for her.

And she had no reason to refuse.

what to do......

Qi Wanyin's heart was a mess.

Just when Qi Wanyin was at a loss, she saw Su Jingxuan.

At this time, Su Jingxuan was standing among a group of young men, greeting them with a smile and elegant manners.

It's him?

Su Jingxuan...he seems to be Miss Su's brother.

Qi Wanyin took a deep breath, calmed down her disordered emotions, forced a smile on her face, and walked over gracefully.

"Master Su, long time no see."

Su Jingxuan was a little surprised when he saw Qi Wanyin coming over. He raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Miss Qi."

Wang Xiuwen, who was standing by, saw Qi Wanyin and had no idea that this Miss Qi actually knew Brother Su?

He rolled his eyes, and then said very tactfully: "Brother Su, I will go somewhere else with them, so I won't bother you."

After saying that, he took the others away, and soon Qi Wanyin was the only one left by Su Jingxuan's side.

"Mr. Su, do you have time to go out for a walk?"

"it is good."

Su Jingxuan nodded. He was also curious about what she wanted to say to him.

Qi Wanyin took Su Jingxuan to a less crowded place, but she had no idea that there was someone following her.

"When did Master Su return to Beijing?"

She asked as she walked, glancing at Su Jingxuan from time to time.

"Just two days ago." Su Jingxuan answered calmly.

"Mr. Su, do you know the purpose of my aunt holding this banquet?"

"I know a thing or two. It's to help Princess Minghui choose a husband, and also to announce your identity as a daughter of the Qi family to everyone." Su Jingxuan said truthfully.

After hearing this, Qi Wanyin sighed deeply, seeming to be full of helplessness and sorrow.

"A daughter of the Qi family? The Qi family only admitted me into the family tree for my aunt's sake. If it's a choice between the palace and the Qi family, I would rather choose to live in the palace."

Her eyes became a little dim.

"But Mr. Su, you don't know that my aunt is also planning to choose a husband for me at this banquet." Qi Wanyin said with a wry smile.

Doesn’t she like the prince?

Su Jingxuan originally thought that Qi Wanyin would ask the Queen to give her to the Prince.

Seeing his reaction, Qi Wanyin chuckled with a hint of self-mockery: "Mr. Su seems very surprised."

"Miss Qi has let the prince go?" Su Jingxuan couldn't help but ask.

"I let myself go."

Qi Wanyin slowly raised her head and looked at the sky, as if she wanted to release all the troubles in her heart, with a relieved look on her face.

Su Jingxuan's eyes were complicated. After not seeing her for a few years, she seemed to have become more and more adept at hiding herself.

Has she really let it go?

If she had let it go, she would not have been staring at the prince since he appeared at the banquet, with the attachment and reluctance clearly visible in her eyes.

He would not ignore the young men who came today, and had no intention of understanding them at all.

"Miss Qi, do you have a young man you like?" Su Jingxuan asked calmly.

"It doesn't matter whether I like you or not. My aunt will help me choose a good one."

There was helplessness and loss in Qi Wanyin's voice, and her head was slightly lowered.

Along the way, the two of them chatted.

But with every extra word, Qi Wanyin's heart sank more.

She had hinted so clearly, but Su Jingxuan was like a piece of wood and didn't respond to her.

Since it was impossible for her cousin to marry her, she could only plan a better future for herself.

Young Master Su is different from other young masters in the capital. He doesn't care much about his background or the foreign blood in her. He is a man as gentle as jade and extremely gentle.

Marrying him might be her best choice now.

They were walking on a gravel path, and Qi Wanyin's mind was not at all on the ground beneath her feet.

Suddenly, her foot twisted, she lost her balance and fell straight down.

"Miss Qi, are you okay?"

Su Jingxuan subconsciously reached out his hand to help her, but stopped halfway.

Men and women should not touch each other, and he could not tarnish the woman's reputation because of his impatience.

"I can't seem to get up. My ankle hurts."

Qi Wanyin frowned, a look of pain on her face, but in her heart she hoped that he could help her.

Although Qi Wanyin deliberately took Su Jingxuan to a place with fewer people, there were palace maids and eunuchs everywhere in the palace after all, the only difference was the number. Otherwise, Su Jingxuan would never be alone with Qi Wanyin so easily.

His upbringing also never allowed him to be alone with a woman like this, so as not to damage the woman's reputation.

"I'll have the maid help you up, and then I'll notify the Queen and ask her to send a sedan chair to take you back."

Qi Wanyin didn't expect that even after she was like this, Su Jingxuan was still unwilling to touch her.

"No, that's not necessary. Let the maid over there help me go to the Qinghuan Palace in front. I don't want my aunt to worry about me."

Su Jingxuan agreed and waved his hand for the palace maid to come over.

The palace maid carefully helped Qi Wanyin up, and she limped towards Qinghuan Palace with the help of the palace maid.

At this time, Qinghuan Palace was deserted, with only a cleaning maid busy in the corner.

This palace has been uninhabited for a long time and seems particularly empty and quiet.

The cleaning maid never expected someone to come. After hearing the noise, she went to bring a pot of tea.

After Qi Wanyin sat down on the chair, she raised her head and said softly, "Mr. Su, please sit down and have some tea."

"No need, I'll ask someone to get a doctor to come and see you."

Qi Wanyin's body trembled slightly. She didn't say anything, but slowly lowered her head, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible.

Muttered: "Am I really so annoying now..."

Su Jingxuan paused.

He knew that she was always very sensitive and fragile, and suddenly he wondered if he had acted too cold and callous.

Thinking of this, an expression of reluctance emerged on his face. After hesitating for a moment, he turned around and sat down.

"Don't think too much about it. I just think your ankle needs to be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible."

Su Jingxuan's tone softened a little.

Qi Wanyin raised her head, forced a smile on her face, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup for Su Jingxuan.

"Mr. Su, this cup of tea is for you. Today, my aunt is going to marry me off to someone else. We may never see each other again. Thank you for your kindness to me."

Su Jingxuan was startled when he heard her words, but he didn't refuse in the end. He took the teacup, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, his Adam's apple rolling up and down.

Outside Qinghuan Palace, Chu Yinxue couldn't hold back and wanted to show up when Qi Wanyin deliberately sprained her ankle, but when she saw that Master Su did not reach out to help her, she refrained from exposing herself.

However, at this moment, a full quarter of an hour had passed since the two of them entered Qinghuan Palace. Why hadn't Master Su come out yet?

Chu Yinxue became more and more anxious, biting her lips with her pearly teeth.

Forget it, she should go in and take a look!

Chu Yinxue made up her mind, took a deep breath, and stepped into Qinghuan Palace.

Who would have thought that there was no one in the Qinghuan Palace!

Chu Yinxue's face was full of confusion, her brows were furrowed, and her beautiful eyes quickly scanned the hall.

Without giving it much thought, he began to search every room in the temple one by one.

After searching several rooms, I finally found them in a side hall!

Chu Yinxue looked at the scene in front of her with her mouth wide open in surprise.

Master Su lay quietly on the bed with his eyes closed, while Qi Wanyin was lying on top of him, her clothes looking disheveled and even a little untidy.

She instantly understood that it must be Qi Wanyin who was behind this.

She must have drugged Mr. Su and tried to get close to him!

How shameless!

She walked in angrily and helped Qi Wanyin, who was also unconscious, up with great effort.

Chu Yinxue knew that she definitely couldn't help Master Su, so she could only move Qi Wanyin away first.

He gritted his teeth and exerted all his strength to finally move Qi Wanyin to the next room.

Chu Yinxue was so tired that she was out of breath. Before she had time to rest, she heard a loud noise coming from outside.

Could it be that Qi Wanyin hired someone to catch her committing adultery?

Chu Yinxue widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

She was still young and had never seen such scheming tactics. She was once again shocked by the depth of Qi Wanyin's scheming.

Outside the palace, the Queen heard the panicked report from the maid beside Qi Wanyin, saying that Qi Wanyin's ankle was injured and she had difficulty moving. She went to find the palace servants from the Ministry of Internal Affairs who carried the sedan chair, but when they came back she found Qi Wanyin alone with a man, and the two were very close. She was panicked for a moment, so she hurried to report.

"Which room is Wanyin in?" the Queen asked sternly.

The maid led the queen over tremblingly.

Arriving at the door, she pushed it open with trembling hands. She wanted to point at the bed and answer the queen, but when she looked closely, she saw that only Master Su was lying on the bed unconscious.

The queen's eyes suddenly became sharp.

The maid knelt down in shock, repeating "Queen, please forgive me" all the time. Where did the young lady go? Weren't she and Master Su both unconscious? How could she disappear?

The queen stared at the unconscious Master Su on the bed and immediately understood what was going on.

Does Qi Wanyin want to marry the young master of the Su family?

The Su family only has this one child. Even if she is the queen, she cannot easily marry the legitimate son of the Su family to a concubine's daughter, let alone a woman with foreign blood.

Thinking of this, his expression became even uglier and his lips were pursed into a line.

"Jinhua, Master Su is tired from the banquet and is resting in Qinghuan Palace. Send someone to inform Miss Su."

She would never let Qi Wanyin's calculations tarnish her reputation.

"Send someone to fetch the crown prince. I want to discuss Wanyin's marriage with him."

Since it was the prince who wanted to arrange a marriage for Qi Wanyin, now that this has happened, he, as the prince's cousin, should just choose someone to marry.