The evil woman is arrogant and the cold emperor can't sleep at night

Unexpectedly, when the banquet was halfway through, an unexpected guest arrived.

Shen Qingwan attended the banquet in her best attire, surrounded by her servants.

When everyone saw her, they couldn't help but have subtle expressions, and subconsciously looked at Shen Tangan who was sitting next to Minister Lin.

Everyone in Kyoto knew that Shen Qingwan, the second daughter of the Marquis's Mansion, had used all means to snatch the engagement of her elder sister Shen Tangan.

More importantly, the recent rumors that Shen Qingwan is most likely a concubine's daughter have not yet dissipated, but she dared to appear in front of outsiders openly.

When Shen Tangan saw the person coming, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly. She was really brave.

"Wan'er wishes Grandfather good fortune as vast as the East Sea and longevity as great as the South Mountain."

Shen Qingwan nodded and bowed, then waved her hand and asked someone to present the prepared gift.

A longevity screen embroidered with gold thread was displayed in front of everyone. It must be said that this gift was thoughtful.

But her identity was so embarrassing that no one dared to speak out.

Minister Lin's face darkened slightly, but with so many distinguished guests present, he naturally didn't want to embarrass a little girl in public.

Minister Lin coughed lightly, breaking the awkward silence.

"Well, I have a heart."

After saying that, he stopped looking at Shen Qingwan and continued talking with the guests beside him.

Shen Qingwan stood there, the smile on her face froze slightly, but soon returned to normal.

She straightened her back, her eyes slowly swept across the crowd, finally landing on Shen Tangan.

She took a deep breath, walked to Shen Tangan, bowed slightly and said, "Sister."

Shen Tangan pretended not to hear and just drank his tea.

Shen Qingwan bit her lip and said, "Sister, Wan'er was wrong about what happened in the past. I came here today to apologize to you."

Shen Tangan then put down the teacup and looked at her with a half-smile: "Oh? What's wrong with Second Sister?"

Is this an attempt to force her to forgive him in front of everyone?

Shen Qingwan's face turned pale, and she whispered, "Sister, I shouldn't have snatched your engagement, but the Crown Prince and I are in love, and this marriage was granted by His Majesty, so you shouldn't be angry about it. If you insist on being angry, now that I know I was wrong, I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive Wan'er this time."

She spoke in a pitiful manner, as if she had been wronged.

In fact, he secretly brought up the Crown Prince in an attempt to suppress the Shangshu Mansion.

Who made the old man, Minister Lin, dare not give her face? She is the future prince's concubine after all, and he dared to do nothing to her.

If this banquet hadn't allowed her to show off in front of everyone, why would she have come to celebrate his birthday?

What's more, the prince is not in Kyoto now, so she has to consider his face and not lose her manners.

Shen Tangan chuckled: "Second sister, you are joking. The engagement was not mine in the first place, so how can you snatch the words? Besides, you are not worthy of being my sister now."

"Sister, are you blaming me and refusing to forgive me?"

Shen Qingwan's face became paler and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Sister, today is Grandfather's birthday party. Let's talk about these things in detail when we get home."

Shen Tangan turned to look at her and said with a wry smile.

Then he lowered his voice again, with a hint of threat in his tone.

"If you don't feel ashamed, we can discuss in detail whether you are a concubine's daughter or not. After all, there are so many adults who know how to solve cases here, they will surely give you 'justice'."

Since he has no shame, she will naturally stick with him to the end.

Want to threaten her in front of so many people?

There are no doors!

"Sister, what are you talking about? I came here sincerely to congratulate Grandfather."

When Shen Qingwan heard this, her face immediately turned pale.

Not daring to confront her head-on, he returned to his seat without any hesitation.

I wanted to embarrass her in front of so many people, but I didn't expect her to dare to fight back so strongly.

Shen Qingwan sat in her seat, her heart filled with resentment and unwillingness.

She clutched the handkerchief tightly in her hand, her eyes gleaming with resentment.

This birthday banquet became turbulent due to the appearance of Shen Qingwan.

Although the guests seemed to be still chatting and laughing on the surface, they were all speculating in their hearts about the fight between the two sisters.

Shen Tangan seemed exceptionally calm. She continued talking to the people around her as if the conflict just now had never happened.

"His Royal Highness Prince Chen has arrived!"

At this moment, a servant's voice came from outside the hall.

Everyone stood up to greet them, and Shen Tangan's eyes lit up.

The man was wearing a dark purple robe, with a tall and straight figure that looked indescribably noble.

Minister Lin was originally talking to the guests beside him. When he heard the message, the expression on his face instantly changed from calm to surprise.

He quickly straightened his clothes, his eyes flashing with excitement, and quickly stood up and walked towards the door.

The man was wearing a dark purple robe and had an upright figure. His innate noble temperament seemed to make everything around him pale in comparison.

Minister Lin quickened his pace and walked forward, his face full of smiles. He bowed slightly, smiled and saluted, "This old minister greets His Royal Highness Prince Chen."

However, before Minister Lin could finish his ceremony, he was stopped by Mu Chenye.

Mu Chenye raised his hand slightly, and said in a calm but dignified tone: "No need to be polite, Minister. I am here today as a junior to congratulate my elder on his birthday."

After hearing this, Minister Lin was even more surprised.

He knew very well that His Royal Highness Prince Chen was of noble status and seldom attended such occasions. Now that he had come as a junior to celebrate his birthday, he was truly flattered.

He quickly bowed again and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your presence. It is truly an honor for me to have you here."

At this moment, Minister Lin's heart was filled with emotion. He did not expect that His Royal Highness Prince Chen valued this friendship so much. This was not only a respect for him, but also a recognition of the entire Shangshu Mansion.

He secretly decided that he would serve the court more wholeheartedly in the future to repay the kindness of His Royal Highness the Prince.

When the guests around saw this scene, they all showed expressions of surprise and envy.

They all knew that His Royal Highness Prince Chen held an extremely important position in the court. Now that he was so courteous to Minister Lin, it made them look up to the Minister's Mansion even more.

Everyone's eyes shuttled back and forth between Minister Lin and His Royal Highness Prince Chen, secretly guessing the deeper meaning behind this.

When Shen Tangan heard Prince Chen's words, his heart trembled and he looked at him in shock.

She didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Prince of Chen would appear in this way, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She looked at Mu Chenye's determined eyes, her heart filled with emotion and joy. Everyone knew that His Royal Highness Prince Chen and Miss Shen Tangan of the Marquis' Mansion were now engaged.

I thought that His Royal Highness Prince Chen had to marry her out of necessity, but now he came as a junior to celebrate Minister Lin's birthday, which shows that he is very satisfied with this marriage.

"Your Highness, please take a seat."

Minister Lin stepped aside, trying to invite him to the seat of honor but was refused.

He walked up to Shen Tangan with a gentle look.

"I am a junior, how can I compare with today's birthday boy? Just sit down and bow down."