The Crown Princess calculated with her fingers and the prince was terrified.

Jiang Xian Yue knew that Shen Qing Lan had died mysteriously in her previous life, but she now understood what kind of person Shen Qing Lan was.

He was royalty, protected by the dragon's aura, so Jiang Xian Yue couldn't simply kill him to settle all the grievances. Moreover, Shen Qing Lan was just a prince; even if he was cunning and treacherous, hiding a knife behind his smile, he wasn't the one who started this whole affair.

Jiang Xianyue quickly suppressed her inner struggle and gave Shen Qinglan a smile that wasn't exactly attractive.

"Second Prince, this is only the second time we've met. You're always so impulsive. I'm not used to it!"

Shen Qinglan seemed to realize something and restrained her aura.

The radiant and graceful appearance of his previous life was gone. Was it because things had changed when they met? Jiang Xian Yue felt that the man in front of her was both somewhat unfamiliar and very familiar.

"I have no obligation to do good deeds. Let me think about it some more!"

After Jiang Xianyue finished speaking, she turned and left.

"If you don't eat the toast, you will be punished with alcohol!"

Not far away, Jiang Ruyan's voice was indifferent, even carrying a hint of sarcasm.

"This is the first time the Second Prince has ever cared so much about someone. How can she be so insensible?"

Shen Qinglan then spoke up: "Perhaps I was too rash. She's not used to it. She's always been aloof and dislikes rashness. And this life has been exceptionally smooth for her, so it's no wonder she's a bit unruly!"

"The Second Prince speaks as if he knows my elder sister very well!"

After hearing Jiang Ruyan's words, Shen Qinglan restrained her sharp edge and walked to Jiang Ruyan's side.

"It was because I was too hasty!"

"Understanding her is a prerequisite for utilizing her. With a destiny even Father Emperor values, she must possess abilities that I, Your Highness, am unaware of!"

As she spoke, Shen Qinglan reached out and lifted Jiang Ruyan's chin.

"As for Ruyan, sometimes it is the best strategy to remain calm."

You must understand, I have always held you in my heart. The reason I haven't married you is simply because my foundation is not yet stable. Once everything settles down, you will reap the rewards, unlike before when you enjoyed nothing at all…

Jiang Ruyan frowned; Shen Qinglan was speaking in a language she couldn't understand again.

Jiang Ruyan remembered the day she saw Shen Qinglan again; he felt the same way, filled with a sense of indebtedness. This savior wasn't actually her; she had only carried that identity for so many years. To keep Shen Qinglan's heart, Jiang Ruyan tried to comfort herself and not overthink it.

"At the palace banquet, I, Your Highness, will surely win the beauty's heart!"

Jiang Ruyan felt that Shen Qinglan was very shrewd, but what prince didn't have ambition? Although Shen Qinglan was sometimes a little scary, he seemed to have taken a liking to her from the very first meeting, even giving her his personal guards.

This can be considered absolute trust.

This allows her to find her ideal husband without having to spend time seducing him.

……

The palace banquet arrived as scheduled.

Despite the recent unrest in the capital.

The moment that had been crucial in determining her fate in her past life had finally arrived, and Jiang Xianyue dressed impeccably early in the morning.

In her past life, she didn't know how noble ladies in the capital dressed, and she was a little out of place. Because of the dress Jiang Ruyan sent her, she was the subject of gossip at the palace banquet.

However, Jiang Xianyue was very confident. With her beauty and the emperor's trust, she didn't lose face.

This life will be different.

Just like in her previous life, Jiang Ruyan sent over fine clothes. Jiang Xianyue didn't wear those gaudy clothes, but changed into a light pink shimmering brocade dress, which was the most popular material among noble ladies in the capital at the moment and was very difficult to buy.

Its simple colors, without overshadowing the vibrant flowers in the Imperial Garden, make it even more refreshing and elegant.

When Jiang Xianyue came out, Jiang Ruyan's expression changed.

No matter how grand Shen Qinglan's vision is, Jiang Ruyan is still Jiang Ruyan. The places where the infighting takes place in the inner quarters are just a few. In this life, she is even more cunning. She has tampered with the dress that was sent to her in several places. If she moves too much, it will inevitably burst open and she will lose face at the palace banquet.

It seems their feud has escalated significantly.

"Does the older sister not like the clothes her younger sister sent? Why are you dressed so plainly!"

Jiang Ruyan saw Jiang Yu come out and spoke insincerely.

Jiang Yu pointed at Jiang Xian Yue, who had stolen the spotlight today, and frowned as he looked at her.

"Yes, Xian Yue. You don't know the proper attire for noble ladies in the capital. Ru Yan has already reminded you."

Why do you dress like that?

"Is she really beautiful, acting like a butterfly, afraid that others won't see her?"

When did my father's vision become so superficial?

"As long as I'm dressed appropriately, that's fine. I've just returned to the capital, and I'm just a wild girl from the countryside. The more attention I attract, the more likely I am to make a mistake. Do you understand, Father?"

After saying that, Jiang Xianyue got into the car.

"Xian Yue's temper is anything but gentle. If she were to marry into the royal family, I should be trembling with fear!"

"Father, just teach my sister well!"

Jiang Ruyan offered a perfunctory word of comfort before preparing to get into the carriage together.

As soon as she was helped up by the maid, Jiang Xianyue kicked her down.

"I'm not used to being alone with people, you should get a different car."

She had heard Jiang Ruyan's incessant chatter in her past life, and now she just wanted some peace and quiet.

Jiang Yu had no choice but to let Jiang Ruyan and Qin Yu squeeze into the same car with him.

Jiang Xianyue's carriage suddenly felt more spacious, and she instructed the driver to hurry up, quickly disappearing from the sight of the carriages behind.

She needed to buy some time, and now was the perfect opportunity. The process of entering the palace was complicated, and it would be incredibly crowded at this hour.

So, when the car arrived at a secluded place, Jiang Xianyue got out and walked to a luxurious carriage not far away.

……

"Miss Jiang, how have you been?"

Shen Shijing's complexion was still not very good, but his eyes were smiling when he greeted me.

“Your Highness, we need to get to the palace quickly. Every second counts. Everyone knows that today’s palace banquet is the time when the guards are most lax and also the most tense. My identity is special, so I can’t leave for too long.”

Shen Shijing almost forgot, and only after realizing it did he take a closer look at Jiang Xianyue's dress.

In her past life, at the palace banquet, she indeed...

Today's clothes suit Jiang Xianyue perfectly.

"Your Highness, is there something wrong with what I'm wearing?"

"Many people came to the palace banquet today to see you. I thought Miss Jiang would want to dress up even more dazzlingly!"

"I have no interest in showing this to others. Besides, what we do cannot be too conspicuous."

"Don't worry, I don't need to go through so much trouble to enter and leave the palace!"

Shen Shijing's carriage was excellent; the journey was smooth and unobstructed. The energy around Shen Shijing was abundant, and Jiang Xianyue's headache and chest tightness disappeared. She felt her spiritual energy slowly returning.

The car did not enter through the palace gate and wait for inspection, but drove directly to a courtyard.

"At this hour, Eunuch Su should be preparing the medicine that the Emperor usually takes!"

Shen Shijing strode forward, and Jiang Xianyue followed carefully, lifting her skirt. Finally, they met Eunuch Su inside the small pharmacy.