After I traveled through the book, I became the favorite of the cold and indifferent prince.

Yan Qingwan didn't stop until he turned the corner, then he stretched out his right hand to touch his chest and breathed slightly.

The last sentence she just said was also a choice she made after careful consideration.

She naturally understood the effect this sentence would bring, but her heart was still pounding, and she couldn't help but bite her lip helplessly.

Even though I have been with the prince several times, I still can't stand the aura that he sometimes unintentionally exudes!

After all, she is a veteran of many battles, and she has lived in a peacetime since she was a child. She only occasionally watches the fighting scenes shot by those directors on TV.

Yan Qingwan kept comforting herself, saying that it was good enough that her legs didn't tremble when facing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and she didn't need to worry about so many things for the moment.

After all, it is rare for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to be angry.

When her heartbeat gradually calmed down, she started walking towards the courtyard.

After meeting up with Old Madam Yan, they chatted for a few more words. Madam Yan Er found an opportunity to pull Yan Qingwan aside, looked at her and asked in a low voice: "Did anything happen just now?"

Yan Qingwan looked at her mother's worried expression and thought of the prince's confession just now. She said softly, "There is one good thing. I will tell you in detail after we return home after the banquet."

When Madam Yan Er heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, but seeing that Ah Wan was unwilling to say more at this moment, she stopped asking questions and only reminded her to be careful.

Yan Qingwan nodded in agreement, then turned around and walked a few steps to the banquet table in the flower hall which was open on three sides next to the waterside pavilion and sat down.

Her legs were already sore from walking around for so long, and now she could finally take a break.

Seeing her sit down, Yan Qingge, who was sitting next to her, took a curious look, then stepped forward and whispered, "Fifth sister."

Yan Qingwan glanced at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

Yan Qingge smiled shyly and asked curiously, "Sister, are the lotus flowers in the lotus pond beautiful?"

Yan Qingwan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said softly, "Of course it is very beautiful."

Yan Qingge's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he seemed to be yearning for it. "It must be beautiful, right? I've never seen it before!"

Yan Qingwan's heart moved, he looked at her and asked softly: "Why don't you go and take a look?"

Yan Qingge lowered his head and whispered, "Without anyone accompanying me, I'm a little hesitant."

Yan Qingwan thought that she had few friends and that he had not been able to take care of her today, so he patted her hand gently and comforted her: "There will definitely be a chance when we go rafting later, I will go with you to see it."

Yan Qingge's eyes lit up and she looked up in surprise, "Really? Thank you, Fifth Sister!"

Yan Qingwan smiled slightly, "Of course it's true."

At this time, a loud shout came from the door: "The Queen has arrived!" The voice was loud and majestic, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Accompanied by the sound of crisp footsteps, a majestic woman wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with phoenix patterns and an exquisite phoenix crown on her head slowly walked into the hall.

When everyone saw the Queen arriving, they all bowed and greeted her with respect to express their respect for her.

The queen walked to the podium with dignity and sat on the main seat. She glanced down and paused for a moment on Yan Qingwan. Then she nodded to everyone with the majesty of the Phoenix Emperor: "Please stand up. Ladies, there is no need to be restrained. Just treat it like an ordinary banquet."

Everyone thanked him and slowly stood up.

With the arrival of the Queen, people began to speak in lowered voices and no longer made as loud noises as before.

The palace maids were even busier, moving among the crowd, serving tea and water.

The queen was sitting at the top at this time, and her eyes couldn't help but glance in the direction of Yan Qingwan. When she thought of Jinchen's attitude, her eyes changed several times.

She was just a pretty girl, but Jinchen promised her that they would be together forever.

What surprised her even more was that Jinchen seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with the emperor, which made the emperor nod and agree to the marriage.

This made the queen both angry and shocked.

Originally, she planned to let Yan Qingwan become the Crown Princess, and then select a few young ladies with good family backgrounds to send to the Eastern Palace. Whether they were given the title of concubine or other titles, it could ensure the continuation of the royal bloodline.

But now it seems that things did not develop as she expected.

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Yan Qingwan, who was sitting in her seat, had no idea that the queen had been observing her.

She was used to everyone's stares and curious looks at her at the banquet and didn't pay too much attention to it.

After resting for a while, Yan Qingwan felt the discomfort in her legs eased and she felt much more comfortable. After casually scanning the yard, her eyes fell on the neatly arranged and exquisitely looking pastries on the table in front of her. After hesitating for a moment, she reached out and picked up a piece and began to taste it in small bites.

The delicate texture and sweet taste spreading in the mouth can really kill some boring time.

Yan Qingwan had just finished eating a piece of cake and was about to reach out for another one.

Then the maidservant beside the queen took two steps forward and said to the people in the courtyard, "It's getting late. Ladies, ladies, and gentlemen, please move to the lotus pond."

Everyone agreed when they heard this.

Then, everyone who was standing or sitting tidied up their clothes and walked towards the lotus pond.

Yan Qingwan stood up from her seat slowly. Yan Qingge beside her said in high spirits, "Fifth sister, shall we go over now?"

Yan Qingwan nodded and said, "Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, a "hey" sound came from the side and Yan Qingwan's shoulder was patted.

She turned her head speechlessly to look at Zhao Shuhan behind her and said unhappily, "Your hands are itchy."

Zhao Shuhan looked innocent and smiled, "Why didn't I see you when I came? Where have you been?"

Yan Qingwan said calmly: "There are too many people here, so I went to the lotus pond to get some fresh air."

Zhao Shuhan nodded hurriedly when he heard this, and agreed, "It's indeed a bit stuffy in places with too many people."

Yan Qingwan: "It's time to go to the lotus pond. If we don't leave now, everyone will be gone."

"Oh, okay." Having been diverted, Zhao Shuhan looked at the decreasing number of people around him and urged, "Let's go, let's go."

"Ah."

Coming to the lotus pond again, Yan Qingwan was still as calm as last time.

Yan Qingge was different. She stared at the endless lotus pond in front of her with her eyes wide open. She couldn't help but exclaimed, "This is really huge!"

Zhao Shuhan, who was standing next to him, nodded and explained with a smile, "Indeed, the lotus pond in the Xishan Palace is the largest lotus pond in the entire capital. However, in addition to the capital, there are three other lotus ponds in our country that are also very large, comparable to this one."