The war god prince climbs the wall every night, and the princess is angry

This is the inconvenience of the palace. Everything is for the royal family's use. Not only are the courtyards allocated to the ministers' families small, but each of them can only have one servant to serve them.

At this time, Shaoyao was replying to Shen Qionghua in the house, and there was no one to report Zhou Lingyi's arrival.

Shen Qionghua and Shaoyao looked at each other. Shaoyao walked to the door and opened it. Zhou Lingyi, wearing a pink skirt, appeared in Shen Qionghua's sight.

Shaoyao welcomed the person in and Zhou Lingyi sat down on the embroidered stool.

Shen Qionghua was in a good mood at the moment and was willing to smile at the other party.

"Why is cousin Yi here at this time?"

Zhou Lingyi smiled and said, "I heard the winner of the hunt has been announced. Cousin, do you know who it is?"

Shen Qionghua's eyes flashed, and she feigned curiosity and asked, "Oh, who is it?"

"Cousin, you're in such a good mood. Could it be that the first place winner is His Royal Highness Prince An? If so, congratulations, cousin."

Zhou Lingyi's mouth froze.

How could Shen Qionghua tell that she was in a good mood? She was clearly forcing a smile!

Also, even if Her Highness won first place, why would Shen Qionghua congratulate her?

She said awkwardly, "This time, His Royal Highness Prince An made a mistake, and the winner was His Royal Highness Prince Rui."

As soon as Zhou Lingyi finished speaking, he saw Shen Qionghua's face full of regret and said, "So that's how it is. Don't be too sad, cousin. It's just an illusory title."

Zhou Lingyi listened to Shen Qionghua's comfort and always felt that there was something else behind her words.

She explained, "Cousin, have you misunderstood something? Your Highness and I are just ordinary cousins. How could I feel sad for Your Highness?"

Shen Qionghua nodded when he heard this, looking puzzled.

"I know. His Highness Prince An missed out on the top spot this time. As Prince An's in-laws, the Yongning Marquisate, and you are his cousin, don't you feel sorry for him?"

Zhou Lingyi: “…”

When Shen Qionghua saw that Zhou Lingyi was speechless because of her, a smile flashed in her eyes.

She continued with a puzzled look on her face, "Could it be that I misunderstood? My cousin actually doesn't feel sorry. She thinks that His Royal Highness Prince Rui is a skilled warrior and outstanding archer. He deserves the top spot, and that His Royal Highness Prince An's loss to His Royal Highness Prince Rui is also a predictable outcome."

Zhou Lingyi: “…”

How come she didn't know that Shen Qionghua was so bad at speaking?

Zhou Lingyi's lips curled up slightly, but his face didn't show any joy as he said, "I naturally feel sorry for His Royal Highness Prince An."

Then he quickly changed the subject to business.

"But I didn't expect that His Royal Highness Prince Rui would take first place. By the way, Cousin Shen, have you met His Royal Highness Prince Rui during your visits to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?"

After Zhou Lingyi said this, his eyes were fixed on Shen Qionghua's face.

Shen Qionghua naturally heard the probing tone in her words. Although she didn't know why she asked this, she quickly replied, "Of course not."

"Really?" Zhou Lingyi's eyes were full of doubt.

If Prince Rui wanted to get financial support from the Shen family, no matter if it meant promising benefits or something else, he would definitely find a way to meet with Shen Qionghua.

"of course not."

Shen Qionghua seemed very surprised that Zhou Lingyi would ask her this.

"Why do you ask that, cousin? I've been to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion a few times, but there are differences between men and women. How could I have met His Royal Highness Prince Rui?"

"Even Princess Pingning wouldn't do something so disrespectful. What you said, cousin, is slandering my reputation."

"If someone with ulterior motives heard this, I wouldn't be able to explain myself even if I had ten mouths."

When Shen Qionghua said the last sentence, a hint of anger appeared on her pretty face.

When Zhou Lingyi saw that Shen Qionghua's expression did not seem fake, he realized that his words were somewhat inappropriate.

Seeing Shen Qionghua so angry, he quickly said, "Yier was inappropriate in her words. I just mentioned it casually. I will never speak without restraint again."

As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue and said, "Cousin, please forgive Yi'er this time because this is my first offense."

"Okay?" She reached out to grab Shen Qionghua's sleeve.

Shen Qionghua pretended to avoid her carelessly. She felt disgusted by her appearance, but she looked touched and said, "Since it was unintentional, I will forgive you this time."

"However, cousin, it would be better for you to control your mouth in the future and think carefully before speaking."

"As your cousin, I'm not going to argue with you today. If it were someone else, damaging someone's reputation like this, I'm afraid it wouldn't be easy to let it go."

Do you need to teach me this?!

Zhou Lingyi was very angry at Shen Qionghua's preaching tone. Since when did she, the daughter of a noble family and the Yongning Marquis's Mansion, have to be lectured by a merchant girl?

But she couldn't get angry!

And you have to keep smiling respectfully!

Zhou Lingyi almost twisted the handkerchief in his hand into a twisted shape.

After getting the answer he wanted, Zhou Lingyi chatted with Shen Qionghua for a few more words, then stood up and said goodbye.

As soon as she left, Shaoyao closed the door. The master and servant looked at each other and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Shaoyao smiled and lowered her voice, "Miss, the second young lady's face is like a rainbow, changing color every moment."

That’s right!

Let them always scheme against the young lady!

-

Zhaoyang Hall.

Xie Nanyuan strode in, and Linze followed closely behind him with a bright smile on his face.

Linze was really happy and joyful tonight.

Ever since he learned that his prince was poisoned by Prince An and almost died, he had long wanted to settle the score with Prince An.

But he was powerless, his words were not taken seriously, the other party was a prince, and he did not have sufficient evidence, so he could not retaliate openly.

His Highness doesn't like to use those despicable means, so he put it on hold.

Although he hadn't caused much harm to the other party yet, whenever he thought of the other party's face changing color when he heard that the first name was His Highness, he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.

Lin Ze followed Xie Nanyuan with a smile on his face like a fool, so much so that even when Xie Nanyuan stopped, he didn't notice and bumped into the man's broad and strong chest.

He quickly took a few steps back and met Xie Nanyuan's deep eyes.

"Are you happy?" Xie Nanyuan said softly.

Of course I'm happy!

But His Highness didn't seem very happy, and Lin Ze swallowed these four words silently.

Seeing Lin Ze standing in front of him like a quail, Xie Nanyuan frowned slightly and said, "Don't you have anything to do?"

"Ah?" Lin Ze was stunned for a moment before reacting. He raised his hand and slapped his forehead, saying, "Yes, yes, that's right, Your Highness. I will prepare hot water and help you bathe and change clothes."

I was so happy that I was stupid. I was so busy having fun that I even forgot that His Highness was still wearing bloody clothes. No wonder His Highness was unhappy.

Linze turned around and was about to walk out.

"return!"

Linze walked back and asked, "Your Highness, do you have any other instructions?"

"Don't you have anything else to do?" The man's slightly uncomfortable voice sounded.

what?

Linze scratched his hair.

Is there anything more important than helping the prince bathe and change clothes?

Seeing that Lin Ze really didn't understand what he meant, Xie Nanyuan could only say:

"For example, reply to the little maid who told you that Prince An wanted to take the first place."