After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

Shen Bingning proudly spread out her palm and showed her five fingers - a full five thousand taels of gold, a fortune far exceeding everything she had ever owned before.

Xiao Yi snorted softly, seeming a little disdainful: "I thought it was some rare treasure, but Xiao Yuji is still very stingy."

In Shen Bingning's view, no matter whether others are stingy or not, the key is that the money actually goes into her pocket.

As soon as they returned to the post station, before Xiao Yi's back had completely disappeared, Qing'er cheered excitedly: "Madam! You are really great!"

Shen Bingning put the gold away properly, turned around, and said to Qing'er with a serious look: "This is not my credit. Those poems and songs were not written by me. I just played the role of a messenger."

She felt it necessary to clarify this.

Although Qing'er didn't fully understand the meaning of the second half, she understood Shen Bingning's humble attitude: "How could it not be created by you, Your Majesty? If it was someone else's work, someone would definitely recognize it at a banquet with so many guests."

In Qing'er's eyes, since no one questioned Shen Bingning's plagiarism, it must be Shen Bingning's original work without a doubt.

She understood that this was another humble statement from her own mother.

Shen Bingning thought to herself that these works actually came from another world, so how could people in this world know of their existence?

If someone really knew her, she would feel relieved, because that meant that there might be someone who had traveled through time and space like her.

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However, in the Funing Hall of the Chu Palace, the atmosphere was completely different.

Empress Dowager Xu looked serious and stared at Queen Xi Yan of Chu with sharp eyes. She asked sternly, "Why did you speak up for Concubine Shen at the birthday banquet today?"

Xiao Zhu'er was not willing to be left out either, so she interrupted and said, "Yes, sister-in-law, there's nothing special about Concubine Shen's music."

Xi Yan responded calmly: "This action of mine is actually for the overall consideration of the entire banquet."

Queen Mother Xu sneered, obviously not satisfied with this explanation: "The overall situation? What's the result? It made Yan State gain enough face, but it made our Chu State lose face, which made me very embarrassed!"

Faced with her mother's reproach, Xi Yan knew that saying more was useless, so she turned to Xiao Yuji, who had remained silent, for help.

Xiao Yuji gently rubbed his forehead, as if he was already accustomed to such scenes. "Mother, please rest assured that I will take back the glory of Chu. You can just enjoy your remaining years in peace, plant flowers and grass, recite scriptures and worship Buddha. I will solve all these worries for you one by one."

However, Queen Mother Xu obviously did not intend to let go: "How can I feel at ease? As the Queen Mother of Chu, how can I sit idly by and watch the affairs of state? Back then, you were held hostage in Yan State, and it was I who went through all kinds of hardships to keep your position as the Crown Prince!"

Speaking of the past, Queen Mother Xu's face was filled with sadness and loss: "Now that you have finally ascended the throne, are you going to dislike my meddling in your affairs?"

Xiao Yuji's tone was full of helplessness: "Mother, I don't want you to worry about me anymore. You have devoted most of your life to me, now it's time for you to enjoy your life."

Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Xu took this opportunity to make a new request: "However, Xuan'er's marriage has not yet been decided. How can I enjoy my life in peace? I think Princess Lingyun is very good. Do you want to propose a marriage for Xuan'er?"

In her eyes, a princess of noble status was the perfect match for her beloved Xuan'er.

Although Xiao Yuji felt helpless and understood that Empress Dowager Xu's arrangement was too simple and crude, he could not directly refute it, so he had to perfunctorily say: "It depends on Xuan'er's own wishes."

"Then you should quickly call Xuan'er back to the palace."

Empress Dowager Xu's face once again showed a trace of resentment. "He travels around all day and doesn't even want to come in person to celebrate my birthday. He only sent people to bring gifts back. It's really disappointing."

Xiao Yuji quickly comforted him, "Okay, I will send someone to bring Xuan back tomorrow. If he doesn't want to, I will go there myself and bring him back even if I have to tie him up."

Hearing this, Empress Dowager Xu's expression eased slightly.

Walking slowly out from the solemn and dignified Funing Palace, the sunlight penetrated the thin clouds and fell on Xiao Yuji and Xi Yan, giving their figures a soft golden edge.

Xiao Yuji gently took Xi Yan's delicate hand, his eyes full of tenderness, "You and I both understand what our mother is thinking. It's simple and direct, sometimes even a little childish. You should bear with her more."

Xi Yan's face blossomed into an elegant smile, and her eyes sparkled with understanding and tolerance. "I understand that everything my mother did was for the future of Chu. Although her methods may be lacking, her heart is sincere and eager."

This recognition of the royal righteousness gave her tone a rare firmness.

Feeling Xi Yan's support, Xiao Yuji felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and the relief he felt was beyond words. "Having you by my side, helping me to properly handle the harem, I feel much more relaxed. Your wisdom and generosity are my most solid support."

Xi Yan was deeply touched by this affirmation, and her eyes were filled with genuine and pure joy, which was the happiness of being trusted by the one she loved. "This is my duty. It is my honor to help Your Highness solve his problems."

A breeze blew by, and Xiao Yuji pondered for a moment, a trace of deep thought faintly emerging between his brows, "The Yan Kingdom can be so glorious at the banquet this time, all thanks to Shen Bingning. No wonder she can be favored by Xiao Yi. This beauty Shen is not only talented and beautiful, but also smart. She is indeed unique."

Xi Yan heard the admiration for Shen Bingning in Xiao Yuji's words. She unconsciously lowered her long eyelashes and did not respond.

However, his heart was filled with waves. The precious pen presented at the banquet last night was originally a birthday gift from the former King of Chu to Shen Bingning. This meant that Xiao Yuji's interest in Shen Bingning might have far exceeded simple appreciation.

Shen Bingning is by no means an ordinary person. As Xiao Yi's favorite concubine, Xi Yan can't help but feel worried that Xiao Yuji might develop an inseparable affection for Shen Bingning.

The next morning, when the first rays of morning light shone into the palace, Shen Bingning finished her exquisite breakfast and suddenly felt like going out for a trip.

Since arriving in the capital, except for a quick glance at the bustling street scene through the carved window of the carriage when she first arrived, she has never had the opportunity to savor the charm of this capital.

Now that I know I will be returning home tomorrow, the idea of ​​strolling around the capital has quietly taken root in my mind.

Just as she was about to ask Xiao Yi for advice and was about to walk lightly towards Xiao Yi's residence, the sound of light footsteps outside the door interrupted her thoughts.

Han Lingyi's arrival was like a breeze, but it also brought some complicated emotions.

The relationship between Han Lingyi and Xiao Yi is complicated