If Yan Yunxuan hadn't mentioned the day he kicked her into the lake, she would have been fine, but the more he did, the angrier she became!
The thought of her being kicked into the lake on her very first day here is infuriating!
[Guagua, they say a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, but for me, that means revenge is too late even after ten years. I'll seize the day! Yan Yunxuan, he's finished!]
[Host, what are you doing?!]
Shen Mingzhu ignored the system completely, looked at the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan, and gave him a sweet smile.
Seeing this, Yan Yunxuan was secretly delighted. He knew that Mingzhu loved him the most!
Little did they know, everything here was being observed by Crown Prince Yan Beichen.
He watched the two of them with great interest.
Su Huaiyuan chuckled beside him.
"What's wrong? Aren't you going to play the hero and save the damsel in distress? Be careful your wife doesn't get kidnapped!"
"I'll see who dares! I'll break his legs!"
Yan Yunxuan: Don't be so arrogant, I'm not afraid of you!
Just as the two were talking, there was a "plop" sound, and something heavy fell into the lake.
"Oh dear! Your Highness, how could you be so careless? Waaah! What should I do? I can't swim!"
"Ah! Wait! This young lady is coming to save you right away!"
After saying that, she took a bamboo pole and, when the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan was almost swimming to the lakeside, she poked him further away...
"Second Prince, grab the bamboo pole quickly! How can you be so clumsy! Swim faster!"
After saying that, he took the bamboo pole and poked the person further away, saying anxiously as she poked.
"Second Prince, keep going! We'll get you ashore soon!"
"Swim faster! Swim faster!"
Behind a tree not far away, Lin Qinghui whispered,
"Cousin Crown Prince, it seems Miss Shen doesn't want to pull His Highness Prince Xuan up; she's been teasing him the whole time! It wouldn't look good if someone saw that."
Yan Beichen glanced at him.
"You know it's bad for people to see this, yet you still say this, tell everyone to stay away from here!"
Su Huaiyuan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Crown Prince Yan Beichen. Good heavens! Birds of a feather flock together!
"Ming, Mingzhu, you, you…"
"Your Highness, this bamboo pole is a bit short. Try swimming a little harder!"
Yan Yunxuan, "You, you!"
"Me? What do you mean, 'me'? Hurry up and swim as hard as you can! The lake water is so cold, Consort Shen must be heartbroken!"
"Your Highness, Second Prince, keep it up!"
Seeing that the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan was truly exhausted, Shen Mingzhu hurriedly dropped the bamboo pole and ran out in a panic to call for help!
She's just that kind!
[Host, you're so naughty, but Guagua loves you so much!]
Hehe~~~ I love you too Guagua! Hahaha...
Soon, the guards went into the lake and rescued the second prince, who was on the verge of death.
"His Highness the Second Prince accidentally fell into the lake. I tried to rescue him with a bamboo pole at first, but I was so scared that my hands were shaking. I had no choice but to call for help. I hope he's alright?"
Princess Consort Cui of An affectionately held Shen Mingzhu's hand and said lovingly,
"Good child, you've done very well!"
Shen Mingzhu smiled shyly.
[Guagua, Princess An is so gentle.]
[Host, Princess Consort An comes from the Cui clan of Qinghe. She is well-educated and reasonable, and has maintained a respectful relationship with His Highness Prince An over the years. She is a very good person.]
Princess An listened to Shen Mingzhu's thoughts and smiled without saying anything more.
"Someone, quickly take Prince Xuan downstairs to change into clean clothes and wash up."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Princess An stepped in to take charge, and this little incident was quickly forgotten by everyone.
Every year at the major banquets in Shengjing, young ladies and gentlemen would inevitably fall into the lake; everyone knew the reason.
Shen Mingzhu didn't expect things to just end like that!
[Guagua, is this all over?]
"That's right, host. What else do you want? Don't forget that the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan is going to be unlucky for a month. Some officials and families in Shengjing still know about his misfortunes during this time, and they probably think he's the one who's really having a run of bad luck this time!"
Don't worry, no one over there can see it.
Shen Mingzhu nodded in satisfaction.
[That's good! ]
When Shen's mother saw Shen Mingzhu, she stepped forward helplessly.
"Mingzhu, are you alright just now?"
"Mom, everything is fine!"
She finished speaking and gave a sly smile.
Seeing her like this, Chen's mother breathed a sigh of relief and didn't ask any more questions.
She was afraid that if she asked, Shen Mingzhu would confess directly from her heart!
The Second Prince Yan Yunxuan has recently fallen out of favor with the Emperor, but he is, after all, the son of the Imperial Concubine and a prince!
They dared not fathom the Emperor's will; she could only do her utmost to protect and safeguard her children.
By this time, the families of all the ministers had taken their seats.
The Second Prince Yan Yunxuan immediately searched for Shen Mingzhu as soon as he entered. He was right about this vicious woman!
The talented woman who had been pretending for only a few days has finally been exposed today!
Just as he was about to walk towards her, someone else got there before him.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Just as Shen's mother was about to pull Shen Mingzhu up to pay her respects, Yan Beichen stopped her.
"Madam Shen, there's no need for formalities. I've only come to speak a few words with Mingzhu..."
[Guagua, why is the Crown Prince here? Wasn't he supposed to be at the head of the table?]
[Host, the Crown Prince is just coming to greet his fiancée, is that not allowed?]
Yes, yes, yes, it has to be done!
She's not the kind of person who's old-fashioned.
On the contrary, she was very open-minded and wanted to spend more time with the Crown Prince before getting married, so that the two could get to know each other and develop their feelings.
If they are destined to be together in the end, she hopes they have a solid foundation of love to build upon.
[Host, warning! The Second Prince Yan Yunxuan's rage level is 999+. If he could, he'd rush over and stab you to death right now!]
"Guagua, is it really necessary? I was just giving him a taste of his own medicine! Besides, I have a protective jade on me; he can't hurt me at all, he'll only make a fool of himself."
The other ladies upon hearing about Shen Mingzhu has a protective jade, their pupils dilated, and they became intensely envious.
Protective Jade!
That's great! If only they could get one also.
Many people were already looking at Shen Mingzhu's chest...
What does a protective jade look like?
In the end, Shen Mingzhu earned countless envy and jealousy, as well as the hatred that Yan Yunxuan had buried deep in his heart!
In the final part of the family reunion banquet, Prince An brought Zhou Qingci on stage, embellishing the process and making the family reunion a joyful occasion, thus smoothly commencing the banquet!
The gentlemen and ladies laughed and began to eat.
[Host, please be aware of the high-energy warning ahead! Someone is looking for trouble!]
[Guagua, who's so blind as to dare pick a fight with me?]
[Host, you'll find out soon!]
A young woman, suppressing her intense jealousy, stepped forward with a smile and spoke.
"Miss Shen, I heard that you composed a poem and couplet at Tianxiang Tower yesterday, which amazed everyone. You even wrote the famous lines, 'Everyone has their own talents, and even if you spend all your money, it will come back again.' We young ladies from secluded families truly admire you. Today, with the great joy of Prince An recognizing his biological son, why don't you add to the celebration by composing another popular masterpiece, so that we can also broaden our horizons!"
Upon hearing this, the Shen family members' gazes immediately darkened.
Especially Shen's mother, isn't this clearly an attempt to pick a fight with her daughter?
Looking at the girl in front of her, how could Shen Mingzhu not see her malice?
But she's not someone to be trifled with!
She stood up, looked at her, and said bluntly...
"Miss, who are you! You have quite the nerve, coming up here and asking me to compose a poem to add the finishing touch. Do you think popular poems are like cabbages on the street, something you can just come and order as you please?"