Becoming a widow for the sake of good fortune? The short-lived prince lived a hundred years

After the banquet, everyone moved to the East Hall stage. There was a palace troupe, and two troupes were selected from the public, and they performed a lively excerpt from an opera.

The East Hall is resplendent with carved beams and painted buildings. In the center sits a stage, constructed of exquisite mahogany, its edges vividly carved with intricate opera scenes.

There were several rows of seats below the stage. The front row was for the emperor and high-ranking concubines. The seats for the princes and princesses, court ministers, and ladies of honor were much more casual. Although there were still seats for men and women, it was not so strict, and those who knew each other would sit together.

Chu Jinxun stayed with Yan Xining and didn't want to sit alone.

Of course, more people do not like such excitement or do not like watching plays, and take this opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the palace.

After everyone took their seats, the musicians on the stage struck the opening gongs and drums. The passionate drum beats, crisp cymbals, melodious flute sounds, and graceful huqin music intertwined, instantly creating a lively atmosphere.

A young eunuch holding an exquisite tea tray with two cups of tea on it walked directly towards Chu Feici and Chu Yunyan.

The two of them sat together, and although there was clearly a turbulent situation between them, they looked like brothers who were friendly and respectful to each other.

The young eunuch put down the tea bowl respectfully and walked out.

Chu Yunyan picked up the tea bowl and skimmed off the foam, but when the cup reached his lips, he stopped.

Why don’t the fourth and seventh brothers have them?

Only he and the third brother have it?

So he put the tea bowl down again.

Yan Xueqi was sitting at the side of the women's section, her eyes fixed on Chu Yunyan. She had dressed up carefully today, wearing a light blue silk dress, a new model from Yunshangju.

Taking advantage of the break between scenes on the stage, she walked towards Chu Yunyan.

"Sixth Prince, long time no see!" Her voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of resentment at the end.

Chu Yunyan turned his head slightly, glanced at her, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Second Miss is so beautiful today!"

In fact, he just said it casually, but Yan Xueqi smiled instantly, and her eyes fell on him and couldn't be pulled away: "As long as Your Highness likes it!"

Chu Feici's eyes flashed and he smiled.

Yan Xueqi saw Chu Yunyan's half-smile and immediately realized what was going on. Her face flushed with shame: "I, I didn't mean that. I meant..."

"What Miss Yan meant was that women dress up to please themselves. Since Sixth Brother thinks she is beautiful, then her intentions were not misplaced. Right, Miss Yan!" Chu Feici laughed, his tone teasing and mischievous.

Yan Xueqi's secrets were suddenly exposed, and she looked at Chu Yunyan shyly. Chu Yunyan said to Chu Feici, "Third brother, you can't say that carelessly. A woman's reputation is so important. If this gets out, how will Second Miss Yan get married in the future?"

Yan Xueqi understood the Sixth Prince's implication and was shocked and panicked. She wanted to speak anxiously, but the more anxious she was, the more mistakes she made and she even choked on her own saliva.

"Cough cough cough cough cough..."

Seeing her face flushed from coughing, Chu Yunyan handed her the tea bowl and said, "Second Miss, slow down. If you keep coughing like this, His Royal Highness Prince An will think you are imitating him, and that will cause misunderstandings, which will be bad."

Chu Jinxun actually heard the cough and looked over.

But he quickly averted his gaze, only to find Yan Xining watching with great interest. He tugged at her sleeve slightly with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Yan Xining smiled and said, "Stop making trouble, just watch the fun!"

Their place was neither close nor far from the Sixth Prince, just in a corner where they could be seen but not noticed by them.

Yan Xueqi was anxious, flustered, busy and confused. She quickly took the tea. The temperature of the tea was just right, hot but not scalding.

She drank the tea, suppressed the cough, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. When she looked up, her eyes were wet, and she looked at Chu Yunyan softly, her eyes so soft that they seemed to be dripping with tears, shy and resentful.

What does this mean, Sixth Prince?

She never thought of marrying anyone else.

If word gets out that the man she loves is the Sixth Prince, then she can just marry the Sixth Prince.

Why did the Sixth Prince say that it would affect his reputation if it got out?

"Sixth Prince," Yan Xueqi called softly, her voice trembling and aggrieved, "Why do you say that? In Xueqi's heart..."

Before she finished speaking, she realized that the occasion was inappropriate. The third prince Chu Feici was there, looking like he was enjoying the show.

She quickly covered her mouth with a handkerchief, but her eyes were still fixed on Chu Yunyan, as if she wanted to convey all her affection and doubts to him.

Chu Yunyan seemed not to hear. He gently adjusted his sleeves with a calm expression, but his slightly raised eyebrows revealed a barely perceptible impatience.

"Miss Yan, you don't need to tell this prince what's in your heart. You and I are just ordinary friends. Don't let others misunderstand you." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

Seeing this, Yan Xueqi was extremely anxious. This was not the case. It was obviously not the case. Before, he was willing to spend five thousand taels to buy her a dress, and was willing to protect her face and help her.

How come he suddenly became so cold? He didn't say anything when he didn't see her, and he was so indifferent when he saw her.

She didn't care about anything else, she reached out and grabbed the corner of Chu Yunyan's clothes, lowering her voice: "Sixth Prince, you can't be so heartless. Don't you really know how Xueqi feels about you?"

Although the voice was low, it was full of affection, and Chu Feici showed an expression of surprise and amusement.

Chu Yunyan paused, looking down at Yan Xueqi's hand tugging at the hem of his clothes, his eyes icy. "Second Miss Yan, please respect yourself. Do you really care about your reputation by pulling and tugging in public?"

After saying that, he shook off Yan Xueqi's hand and strode away.

Yan Xueqi stood there blankly, looking at Chu Yunyan's receding back, tears welling up in her eyes.

Everything was obviously fine, and the Sixth Prince already looked at her differently. Why did it suddenly change?

She never expected that even though she had come to him without any dignity, the Sixth Prince would refuse her.

Her body trembled slightly, and her nails dug so tightly that they almost dug into her palms.

Chu Feici looked at the empty teacup, then at the distraught Yan Xueqi, and said sympathetically, "Second Miss Yan, Sixth Brother's nature is a little strange, but he doesn't have any bad intentions. Perhaps you two had some unpleasantness before, and he's just having a hard time thinking it through."

Yan Xueqi came back to her senses and looked at the concerned face of the Third Prince. Her breath hitched for a moment, and she quickly lowered her head. The Third Prince was very good and handsome, but Daddy had said that the Sixth Prince was the one with the most hope for that position.

So, what’s the use of having good looks? Besides, in terms of appearance, he is not as good as Prince An!

She regained her composure and said softly, "Thank you, Third Prince."

Chu Feici smiled gently, "I understand Miss Yan's loss. Unrequited love is a painful thing in life. However, things between you and my sixth brother haven't reached that point yet. My sixth brother must have feelings for you. You just choked. I was so worried about you."

Yan Xueqi thought about it and her eyes suddenly brightened.

"Love in this world depends on chance and coincidence. Sometimes, fate needs to be grasped and fought for by oneself. Just like the person who picks roses from a thorn bush, although it will hurt, if he can get the rose in his hand, all the pain will be nothing."

Chu Feici's voice became even gentler. "Sixth brother, as a prince, shoulders many responsibilities, and sometimes his words and actions are inconsistent with his heart. Second Miss is extremely intelligent. If you can stay with him more and be more persistent, he will understand the value of Second Miss's sincerity in time!"

Yan Xueqi was a little confused at first when she heard Chu Feici's words, but soon, a hint of calculation flashed in her eyes.

Chu Yunyan was of noble status, and if she wanted to marry into the royal family and become the Sixth Prince's consort, she couldn't give up easily. Now that she had already connected with him, why not take it a step further? As long as she could have a closer relationship with him, it wouldn't be impossible to make it a done deal.

A surge of blood rushed to my heart.

She inexplicably felt a bit more courage and eagerness in her heart, and also... a desire, as if there was a force in her body driving her to act, and an indescribable feeling of wanting to possess surged into her mind.

She looked around and saw a lot of people and it was very lively.

If something happened today, the Sixth Prince wouldn't be able to deny it, right?