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Chapter 399 Good Show (Part )

In the evening of that day, the Nanyang Palace held a welcoming banquet.

At the welcoming banquet, Young Master Zheng engaged in a sharp exchange of words, while Young Master Wang was scheming in his words. If the princess didn't say anything, it would be fine. But if she did, she would definitely join in the ridicule, which was quite impartial.

As for Master Cui Du, he never got involved in such competitions. He just buried his head in his food and enjoyed it. If there was any trouble involving him, the princess would intervene.

After the banquet, Zheng Chen insisted on sending Jiang Shaohua back to the hospital.

Wang Jin was furious when he saw Zheng Chen's expression. He had come a few days earlier and had never seen the princess off! Why was he so overbearing?
Fortunately, the princess had no intention of pampering Zheng Chen: "I live in the inner courtyard, and it is not suitable for outsiders. Mr. Zheng should go back and rest early."

Zheng Chen suffered a series of setbacks today, and his anger was rising, with his eyebrows raised.

Anyone familiar with Zheng Chen's temper knew that he was really angry.

Jiang Shaohua was of course very familiar, but without the tenderness of his previous life. The feelings between them had long been severed, and there was no need to entangle them anymore.

She ignored Zheng Chen and walked away.

Cui Du, who had been silent all night and had a low presence, suddenly spoke up: "I'll take the princess back."

Jiang Shaohua slowed down and hummed.

Cui Du followed happily.

Zheng Chen was so angry that he almost rushed forward. It was only because of his last bit of rationality and pride that he did not lose his composure in public.

He stood in the distance, his body stiff, and did not move for a long time.

Wang Jin did not move either, and watched the princess go away with him. Then he sighed softly: "The princess has left, let's go back too."

Zheng Chen snorted and turned around with a cold face.

Zheng Chen was taller than Wang Jin, with longer legs and longer strides. Wang Jin had to quicken his pace to walk side by side with Zheng Chen: "It's a rare opportunity to come to Nanyang County, why do you have to make such a fuss with the princess?"

Zheng Chenjun had no expression on his face: "This is my business, what does it have to do with you!"

Wang Jin was also annoyed and said coldly: "Zheng Chen, I know what you are thinking. You also know why I came here. Whoever can win the favor of the princess will have good luck."

"Now the princess has made it clear that she is not interested in you or me, and she is interested in Cui Du. I know you are jealous and dissatisfied, do you think I feel better?"

"But this kind of thing cannot be forced."

Zheng Chen suddenly stopped and said with a mocking look on his face: "Wang Jin, anyone can say the last sentence, but you are not qualified to say it."

In his previous life, if Wang Jin had not forced him, Prime Minister Wang would not have proposed a marriage, and Empress Dowager Zheng would not have forced Jiang Shaohua to marry into the Wang family. He and Jiang Shaohua, a pair of lovers, were torn apart because of Wang Jin.

How dare Wang Jin say this?
Facing Zheng Chen's sudden anger, Wang Jin was confused: "What are you talking about? Why am I not qualified to speak?"

Yes! This is all from the last life. Jiang Shaohua has resolutely left the past behind and kept moving forward. Only he is still firm and persistent, unwilling to let go. Even though she is so angry, he still stays there silently.

Zheng Chen felt extremely bitter in his heart and suddenly lost the energy to argue with Wang Jin. He continued to walk forward in silence.

Wang Jin frowned and didn't chase after him.

……

"Is the princess in a bad mood?"

Jiang Shaohua walked slowly, Cui Du turned to look at her and asked in a low voice. Jiang Shaohua did not stop: "Is it so obvious? I thought I covered it up well and no one noticed."

Cui Du said softly: "The princess concealed it very well, no one noticed."

"What about you? How did you notice it?" Jiang Shaohua slowed down his pace, turned his head and looked at him: "Didn't you keep your head down and eat tonight?"

Cui Du said frankly: "I don't like socializing, and I'm not good at arguing with others. In an occasion like this, besides eating and drinking, I just watch you secretly."

"You talk and laugh cheerfully, but there's no smile in your eyes. Sometimes you even look a little impatient, which shows that you're in a bad mood."

Cui Du looks rough, but he is actually careful and sharp.

Jiang Shaohua stopped, and Cui Du also stopped. The guards quickly dispersed and guarded the intersection.

It was winter now, the flowers and leaves in the garden were withered, and the air was chilly. But the moonlight was exceptionally bright, illuminating the faces of the young man and girl who were staring at each other with great clarity.

"You're right, I am indeed angry." Jiang Shaohua finally spoke to break the silence: "I don't want to get entangled with Zheng Chen anymore, but he is a very stubborn person and will never give up easily. And Wang Jin, I don't want to see him again, but he came anyway."

"The two people I least want to see are both hanging around in front of me today. Due to my respectable status, I can't just chase them away. I have to deal with them in a roundabout way. I'm really unhappy."

"It's really hard to live a happy life."

It's rare for Jiang Shaohua to show her girlish, moody and volatile side.

Cui Du couldn't help laughing.

Jiang Shaohua glared at him: "What are you laughing at? What's so funny about this?"

Cui Du had to stop smiling and replied seriously: "The princess is right. This matter is serious and formal. It is not funny at all."

Jiang Shaohua was amused and smiled, and most of the anger in his heart dissipated: "Forget it, they just stopped by Nanyang County on their way back to the capital. After dealing with this time, they won't have time to bother me in the future. I will tolerate them for a few days."

Just endure these five days and then ask them all to go away.

It’s best not to see you again.

Of course, the last one is unlikely. Nanyang County is part of the imperial court, so there will inevitably be many entanglements. However, that is a matter for the future. At least we don't have to see each other again in the short term.

Cui Du saw the princess's brows relax, and he also laughed, and changed the subject casually: "The New Year is just over a month away. After this year, the princess will be fourteen years old."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and hummed: "Same to you."

Cui Du's real age is, of course, much older than that. When he was picked up that day, he looked to be ten years old. He has grown taller over the past few years and is now the same age as Jiang Shaohua.

Cui Du suddenly whispered: "I really hope that the days will pass faster."

What to do if the days go by faster?
Of course, he had to grow up quickly. By then, he and the princess would both be adults and could get married... Zheng Chen and Wang Jin would no longer have any reason to bother the princess.

Jiang Shaohua pretended not to understand Cui Du's meaning: "It's getting late, I need to go back and rest. I need to get enough rest so that I can deal with those two pestering people tomorrow."

Cui Du was so happy that he looked at the princess and said with courage: "I will accompany the princess tomorrow."

"Of course." Jiang Shaohua glanced at him with a smile: "You are not good at speaking and don't like to fight, so don't say anything. I will protect you from everything."

Cui Du was overjoyed and nodded heavily: "Okay, I will come to see the princess tomorrow morning."