The prince supports her, and the reborn princess kills people

Shen Ruomian was flattered, and her fair little face was full of helplessness, just like the weak and timid girl in her previous life.

Although she has little presence in the mansion, if she can be won over, she will definitely be a great help.

Because some things need to be done by people who have little sense of existence.

Shen Qingyan's idea was very simple. She would win over as many people as she could, as long as they were not stupid enough to fight alone like in her previous life.

Seeing that Shen Ruomian still didn't dare to retract her words, Shen Qingyan couldn't help but soften her voice.

"We are all sisters. There is no need to thank me. I may need your help in the future."

Shen Ruomian suddenly raised her eyes, and after meeting Shen Qingyan's beautiful smiling eyes, she quickly lowered her head again.

She held it in for a long time, but really didn't know what to say, so she could only respond.

"Yes."

Shen Qingyan didn't expect this introverted and timid half sister to say anything nice, so she gave her some jade pendants and hairpins, and asked Qingmei to pack up the rest and take it back.

Although she didn't want things that had been used by others, it was nice to take them back and give them as rewards to the servants.

From then on, the "appetizer" of the lake cruise banquet had ended. In order to prevent any further trouble, the emperor announced that the lake cruise banquet would continue.

The two cruise ships finally became lively and active again. They arrived at the center of the lake, where the scenery was picturesque and pleasing to the eye.

Shen Qingyan sipped tea leisurely and looked at the scenery, feeling happy.

But when Chuntao hurried over, the mood was not so good anymore.

I almost forgot that there is still this ungrateful traitor who has not been dealt with.

Chuntao has changed her clothes and is no longer as disheveled as before.

"Princess Princess," Chun Tao said nervously, looking around carefully, "something happened to the prince."

"Oh? Really?" Shen Qingyan glanced at Gu Beihuai on the opposite boat and said leisurely, "The prince is clearly there, are you cursing him?"

Chun Tao was anxious and said quickly: "My queen, it's not His Royal Highness Prince Su, it's His Royal Highness Prince Chen. The people you arranged for me to ambush didn't wait for Prince Su, but assassinated Chen..."

"How dare you! When has this arrangement ever been made by my princess?"

Qingmei understood Shen Qingyan's gesture immediately and slapped her in the face.

The crisp sound of slapping attracted the attention of people around, but since it was not surprising to punish a maid, no one paid any more attention to it.

Qingmei quietly shook her hands. Today she had hit Feng Yue'er and Chuntao, so her hands really hurt a little...

Chuntao was stunned by the slap and it took her a long time to get up from the ground.

"Princess, it's obviously you..."

"Pa!" Qingmei changed her hand and slapped him again, "What nonsense are you talking about? How dare you slander the princess?!"

She had disliked Chuntao for a long time. Relying on the fact that the princess liked her, she acted domineeringly and presumptuously all day long. She also often encouraged the princess to meet with Prince Chen. Now that the princess couldn't stand her anymore, she decided to teach her a lesson.

Shen Qingyan didn't even raise her eyelids at this, she put down the teacup and said nonchalantly.

"Chun Tao, what did you say just now? I didn't hear it clearly, why don't you say it again?"

At this moment, every word Shen Qingyan said was like ice cubes in an ice cellar, hitting Chuntao's heart piece by piece, making people feel cold all over.

She bit her lip and gritted her teeth and said, "I remembered it wrongly. The princess didn't give any instructions..."

"So you are slandering me on purpose?"

Chuntao suddenly raised her eyes, not understanding what had happened to the princess. Why did she seem like a different person?

Could it be that Qingmei said something when she was not around?

Thinking of this, she glared at Qingmei viciously.

Qingmei was not willing to be outdone. She glared back fiercely and pretended to raise her hand.

Chuntao covered her face and shuddered, then immediately looked away.

Now if she says more she will be beaten, and if she admits it she will be slandered, she is caught in a dilemma.

But she believed that with the princess's difficult personality, she would not really have the heart to punish her.

"My lady, how could this servant slander you? There must be a misunderstanding. Did someone tell you something?"

Shen Qingyan's expression changed and she casually splashed the scalding hot tea on her face.

"You mean, I am the kind of foolish person who is easily bewitched?!"

Ahem, although it was in my previous life.

"Ah!" Chuntao screamed and rolled on the ground in pain.

"Princess, please spare me! That's not what I meant..."

Shen Qingyan snorted heavily and said in a stern voice: "You are so ignorant of the difference between superiors and subordinates, and you speak without restraint. You really deserve to be punished. Qingmei, why don't you drag this annoying girl away and punish her severely!"

Qingmei instantly perked up, her hand no longer hurt, and she became more energetic. She covered Chuntao's mouth with one hand and pulled her hair with the other to drag her away.

Shen Qingyan changed tea into wine and drank it contentedly, as if the person who had just treated Chuntao as coldly as frost was not her.

On the cruise ship opposite, Gu Beihuai listened to the cautious flattery of a group of officials' children, and a look of impatience flashed across his brows.

His eyes involuntarily fell on Shen Qingyan.

Of course he saw the scene of Chuntao being dealt with just now.

Gu Beihuai's eyes were as deep and calm as an ancient well. He suddenly couldn't see through Shen Qingyan.

She is the one who makes unreasonable demands, she is the one who is gentle and clingy, she is the one who stabs people with a knife, she is the one who dances stunningly, and she is also the one who is as cold as ice.

Which one is the real her?

Shen Qingyan seemed to sense something and suddenly looked back, just in time to meet Gu Beihuai's inquiring gaze.

The two looked at each other across the boat, as if there was an invisible thread of love that quietly pulled them closer.

Shen Qingyan's eyes lit up, and her whole body was filled with surprise and happiness. Just as she was about to wave to Gu Beihuai, she saw the latter inadvertently shift his gaze away and lowered his eyes to drink.

Shen Qingyan was a little disappointed, but not discouraged.

The lake cruise banquet continued for another half an hour. Finally, because the little prince wanted to sleep, the emperor announced the end of the banquet.

People got off the cruise ship one after another and walked towards their respective carriages.

Shen Qingyan was no exception. She was in a good mood and her steps became lighter. After getting on the carriage, she found that Gu Beihuai was already waiting for her.

Gu Beihuai leaned on the soft couch in the carriage with his eyes closed, his whole body exuding a refreshing aroma of wine, which mixed with his own sandalwood and smelled surprisingly good.

Shen Qingyan opened her mouth and wanted to share what happened on the cruise ship, but seeing the fatigue between Gu Beihuai's brows, she couldn't bear to disturb him.

He must be very tired, right?

Because he holds military power, the emperor is wary of him. He also has to deal with the sinister Gu Chen'an and various ministers. After returning home, he has to face her who often makes the Su Palace restless...

Thinking of this, Shen Qingyan stepped forward and gently placed her fingers on Gu Beihuai's temple, trying to help him relieve his fatigue.

However, before her hand touched it, it was grabbed by a pair of strong hands.

Gu Beihuai's eyes were cold, and he said coldly: "Shen Qingyan, what do you want to do?"

With everything that happened at the lake cruise, he had good reason to suspect that Shen Qingyan was deliberately putting on a show for him.