Reborn Empress: The World Originally Belonged to Her

Xu Jinxin's face turned ashen.

Just moments ago, I thought Cheng Qixia had feelings for me, but I never expected that in the end...

Why were so many people surrounding Qin Yu when he arrived?

If that's the case, then what does Xu Jinxin amount to?

The more I thought about it, the angrier I became.

Thinking back to the very beginning, it was clear that all these scholars had their eyes on her.

How could it be that in the end all the light was on Qin Yu?

He clenched his hands so tightly that he didn't even realize his nails were digging into his flesh.

Coming to my senses, I suddenly felt a pain in my palm. Looking down, I was surprised to find that it had been...

Xu Jinxin's maidservant saw this and felt worried.

Xu Jinxin made a shushing gesture, saying, "I'm fine."

"Young Master Leng has arrived so late, you should at least offer some kind of gesture."

They're all talking here.

"Yes, Young Master Leng, you have to show some appreciation, don't you?"

Leng Xiucheng listened to what they said and pondered for a while.

"To express my deepest apologies, how about we have a meal at Fenglailou tomorrow at noon after the poetry competition? What do you all think?"

Upon hearing this, they all spoke without hesitation.

"Young Master Leng is indeed magnanimous! Since Young Master Leng has put it this way, then let's meet at Fenglai Tower at noon tomorrow!"

Leng Xiucheng turned his gaze to Qin Yu.

Unexpectedly, Qin Yu completely ignored Leng Xiucheng.

"I have met the princess. I did not expect that you would look so radiant after just a few days."

Does Leng Xiucheng mean that Qin Yu was very depressed before this?

"Young Master Leng, are you praising me or choosing me?"

Qin Yu coldly questioned Leng Xiucheng.

The people around them all felt that the atmosphere was strange.

"I've heard that Young Master Leng seems to be the person the princess used to like."

"Are you unaware of the major events in the capital? This seems to be the person the princess likes."

So why is the princess so cold towards Leng Xiucheng now?

Besides their attitude, they also avoid it like the plague.

No matter how you look at it, it's impossible to tell that the princess had feelings for Leng Xiucheng before.

More importantly, Cheng Qixia was still holding this hairpin in her hand.

"I have no interest in hairpins, Your Highness, please take them back."

Being suddenly rejected in front of so many people, these young masters thought Cheng Qixia would be a little embarrassed, but to their surprise, Cheng Qixia acted as if nothing had happened.

They couldn't help but admire Cheng Qixia a little.

Xu Jinxin walked up to Leng Xiucheng and asked him in a gentle voice.

"Young Master Leng, do you wish to participate in these three events now?"

Given his extensive knowledge of literature over the years, Leng Xiucheng would definitely attend.

The ultimate victor will definitely be Leng Xiucheng!

"Of course I will participate, especially since I was one of the top students in school."

This is indeed true, and these students all agree.

But they are all feeling somewhat panicked now.

After all, this was another prince, and another one who was going to participate... They felt like they were surrounded by enemies.

In that instant, everyone wanted to run away.

Xu Jinxin, however, had already figured it out.

"Do you students perhaps wish to back out now?"

They were all stunned when they heard that.

"Miss Xu, what are you saying? How could I dare to go back on my word!"

"Yes, Miss Xu! As the saying goes, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond."

Seeing that none of them intended to leave, I felt that this poetry competition was a success.

"Then this poetry competition has been a success."

Qin Yu sat upright in the chair, leisurely eating grapes.

"Your Highness, who do you think will win this tournament?"

Spring Breeze asked Qin Yu in a very soft voice.

Qin Yu shook her head; she couldn't confirm this matter either.

After all, Qin Yu doesn't possess any so-called prophetic abilities.

Now, Qin Yu can only know what they are thinking through mind-reading.

Inside the palace, Qin Yanling had just finished reviewing the memorials and planned to take a walk in the Imperial Garden.

Unexpectedly, I overheard these things here, the eunuchs and palace maids discussing something.

Qin Yanling naturally felt somewhat puzzled and planned to inquire.

"What are you two talking about so suspiciously here?"

Upon hearing this, the palace maid and the eunuch turned around and were surprised to see Qin Yanling.

The thing in my hand fell to the ground with a thud.

The two of them hurriedly knelt on the ground.

"This servant did not know that Your Majesty would be here. If I have offended Your Majesty, please punish me."

Qin Yanling waved his hand.

"I overheard you and I discussing some things, and I'm quite curious. Why don't you tell me so I can have a laugh too?"

The two of them couldn't help but wonder if even the emperor of a country would gossip.

If that's really the case, then wouldn't that be...

However, even if they gossiped, they didn't dare to say much.

"Today, I heard that Miss Xu from the Prime Minister's residence is holding a poetry competition, and Your Highness has gone there as well."

The prince went with them? Does he mean Cheng Qixia?

"Your Highness is also participating in the poetry competition now."

They all say that Cheng Qixia went there for Qin Yu, and that Qin Yu and Cheng Qixia are quite a good match.

As for Qin Yanling, even if they were a good match, he would not allow them to be together.

After all, Qin Yu wielded considerable power.

If these two people were to unite, the country might very well be forced into a change of dynasty.

How could Qin Yanling allow such a thing to happen?

"There's nothing else, you can leave now."

The eunuch and the palace maid hurriedly ran away in one day.

"Little Fish, what do you think would happen if Qin Yu and Cheng Qixia got together?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu dared not make any rash judgments.

"This servant only understands one thing: His Majesty will certainly not allow such a thing to happen, will he?"

Qin Yanling laughed heartily a few times.

"The one who truly understands me is the river fish!"

How could he possibly hand over this empire to someone else?

Now that Qin Yu's power has grown, he will definitely try to weaken it.

However, regarding the Prime Minister's residence, we definitely need to send people to keep a close eye on it today.

Let's see what kind of trouble they're up to these days.

"Someone is coming."

At this moment, there was a man dressed in black beside Qin Yanling.

"Go to the Prime Minister's residence and hide in the shadows to see what they are up to. When this is over, come back and report to me."

"Subordinates take orders!"

Suddenly, a gust of wind brushed against my face, and there was no one in front of me.

The Prime Minister's residence was bustling with activity.

"This first part will be decided by drawing lots."

The young masters around were all eagerly anticipating who they would be facing.

After the draw, the first match turned out to be between Mo Yun and Cheng Qixia.

They were all watching with a sense of anticipation, as if they were going to enjoy a good show.