Pin Shanhe

Jun Jingyan was in charge of receiving the delegation from the Western Regions.

The Queen of the Western Regions was very pleased with him, seeing his gentle and refined demeanor and exceptional charm, just like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.

He glanced at his daughter beside him and saw that her eyes were full of admiration.

"Aya, come and greet the Second Prince."

The moment Helan Ya saw him, she was deeply attracted by his appearance and temperament, and took the initiative to step forward to take his hand.

"I've heard that the Imperial Garden of the Dayong Palace is very beautiful. Would Your Highness be so kind as to take me there?"

Jun Jingyan took a step back, avoiding her advances.

"Men and women should not touch each other; I hope Your Highness will respect this!"

He Lanya's face stiffened.

In the Western Regions, women are revered.

Countless men flocked to her and showered her with attention, but she didn't fancy any of them.

This was the first time she had ever taken such initiative with a man, but to her surprise, his attitude was incredibly cold, leaving her with a strong sense of frustration.

The Queen of the Western Regions looked displeased.

She had already reached a "marriage alliance" agreement with the Emperor of Dayong.

Of all the princes, only the second prince is the most suitable in terms of age and qualifications.

Although the imperial edict has not yet been made public, it has become a tacitly accepted fact.

"What do you mean by this? Are you looking down on my daughter?"

Even though Jun Jingyan wanted to sever ties with Helan Ya, he had to do so on the basis of not damaging relations between the two countries.

He remained composed and responded calmly, "A woman's chastity is of paramount importance; I am only concerned for the princess's reputation."

The Western Regions Queen was not easily fooled, and her expression suddenly darkened.

Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, a soft laugh suddenly came from not far away.

"Your Majesty misunderstands. The customs of Dayong are different from those of the Western Regions. Marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers. Men and women are not allowed to exchange gifts privately, otherwise their reputation will be ruined. The Second Prince is a gentleman who cherishes the princess's precious status and does not want her to be defiled by rumors. That is why he keeps his distance."

As the woman approached, a warning bell suddenly rang in Helanya's heart.

This woman possessed a pure and ethereal beauty, like a lotus emerging from the water, untouched by worldly dust, flawless and radiant.

She always prided herself on her beauty, but in front of him, it was as if all her vibrant colors had been purified and washed away.

Who is this woman? Is she here to steal my man?

The Queen of the Western Regions frowned slightly: "Who are you?"

Someone nearby quickly reminded her, "She is the Princess Consort of Xuan!"

As the Empress, Helan Yi disregarded even the Empress, concubines, and princesses.

However, Shen Fu's identity still made her feel a little apprehensive.

This is because her husband is the God of War of the Great Yong, known to everyone in the four kingdoms!

On the other hand, how could a woman who could subdue the God of War of Dayong be an ordinary person?

Even though they were in the Western Regions, they knew that the Xuan King's reputation for doting on his wife was known throughout the world.

Offending the Princess Consort of Xuan would have more serious consequences than angering the Prince of Xuan.

This woman is not to be trifled with!

"I have long heard that Princess Xuan is a woman of exceptional intelligence and wisdom, and seeing her today, I can confirm that she is indeed extraordinary. Aya, you are new to Yong Dynasty and don't have many friends. Why don't you have a good chat with Princess Xuan?"

Just now, Shen Fu and Yun Dai were focused on the Crown Prince of Dongyue and almost forgot about this place.

By the time he remembered, Jun Jingyan was already entangled with the princess from the Western Regions and could only rush to the rescue.

Even as she uttered those words, Shen Fu was unsure of herself.

After all, she is the Empress, what is my status?

If you offend the Queen and incur her wrath, resulting in punishment, things will get awkward.

The other party initially ignored her words, but their attitude changed drastically after learning her identity.

Ultimately, she benefited from someone else's influence.

When Helan Ya heard that Shen Fu had already married, she knew that Shen Fu would not become her rival in love. Only then did a faint smile appear on her face, and she reached out her hand to her.

"So you are the Princess Consort of Xuan. I hope we can be friends from now on."

One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Shen Fu couldn't refuse coldly and raised her hand to shake it.

"To have the princess's favor is an immense honor."

While dealing with Helan Ya, Shen Fu quickly gave Jun Jingyan a wink.

go!

Jun Jingyan cast a grateful glance at her, and was about to find an opportunity to leave when the Empress of the Western Regions stopped him.

To sit on the throne as Empress, one cannot be easily fooled.

She had seen it clearly all along; Shen Fu had obviously been secretly helping the Second Prince out of a predicament.

Just now, he had been treating Shen Fu with kindness and courtesy, but he never expected that she would turn against him.

However, the Empress did not confront the matter openly. Instead, she took advantage of the current situation to bring the issue to the forefront for everyone.

"Seeing how well you two get along, I am deeply gratified. On the day of the Second Prince and Aya's wedding, how about we invite Princess Xuan to be the officiant?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of three people on the spot changed simultaneously.

It was Jun Jingyan, Yun Dai, and Shen Fu.

Jun Jingyan immediately refused, saying, "The matter of the marriage alliance has not yet been finalized, and the imperial edict has not yet been proclaimed to the world. I urge Your Majesty to be careful with your words."

The Western Regions Queen's face suddenly darkened, and she shouted sternly, "How dare you! You dare to contradict me?"

The emperor's imposing aura descended heavily, and everyone present knelt on the ground in fear.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

Jun Jingyan did not back down in the slightest, and said coldly, "This prince is merely speaking the truth. The Empress is a reasonable person and I believe she will not force me to do anything against my will."

"What if I insist on making things difficult for you? Does the Second Prince intend to disregard the diplomatic relations between our two countries and resolutely oppose me to the end?"

Shen Fu had already seen through her; this Western Regions Empress was no pushover.

Seeing that Jun Jingyan had no interest in the marriage, she pressed him relentlessly, even bringing up the diplomatic relations between the two countries to exert pressure and try to escalate the situation.

If this entanglement continues, the situation will only become more unfavorable for them.

Just then, Xiao Xuanjin had already led the Crown Prince of Dongyue and a group of envoys to the post station.

What should we do in this situation?

What should have come didn't, while what shouldn't have come did.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

The bright yellow ceremonial guards approached from afar, clearly indicating that Emperor Yong had heard the news and rushed over.

Seeing the enraged Western Regions Empress, the kneeling palace servants, and the tense atmosphere, my heart sank.

The situation was far more serious than he had imagined!

"What happened?"

The Empress sneered, "If Emperor Yong doesn't welcome me, he should just say so. Why send a junior to humiliate me?"

Emperor Yong immediately turned to Jun Jingyan and said angrily, "I ordered you to entertain the distinguished guests from the Western Regions, how dare you be so negligent? Come and apologize to the Empress at once!"

"Your subject has done nothing wrong, why apologize?"

"you……"

Seeing that Emperor Yong was about to lose his temper, Shen Fu immediately stepped forward and said, "Even if Your Majesty wants to punish someone, you should first clarify the matter to avoid wrongly accusing an innocent person!"