Chapter 486 - Proper Palace Intrigue (25) (1/2)

Chapter 486 : Proper Palace Intrigue (25)As the only imperial prince, Yuwen Jing offering a toast to Shi Sheng shocked those who’d been planning to find trouble with her into holding back.

And as the only prince, Yuwen Jing’s seat was naturally right below Yuwen Xun’s.

Once the banquet proper got started, Yuwen Xun and the Second Prince of Xi Liang entered.

But!

Who could tell her just what was going on with the radiantly dressed up FL-sama entering with Yuwen Xun?

‘What happened to the cold palace? What happened to losing favour? What part of this looks like she lost favour to you?!’

Go fuck a dog! Plot-sama, you’re really capable ah! As long as the FL isn’t dead, you’re getting them together no matter what, eh?!’

Even if the ML was at the North Pole and the FL at the South Pole, they’d still meet. This was fate.

‘Fate my arse! This idiot plot!’

Shi Sheng scratched the table loudly, whereupon the people beside her couldn’t help but draw back. ‘No one provoked her, so why does she look like she wants to kill someone? Scaring us to death!’

Lu Ruo and Yuwen Xun sat on the throne together. The former turned her gaze to Shi Sheng, their eyes meeting for just a second before Lu Ruo looked away and continued sitting prim and proper by Yuwen Xun’s side.

Yuwen Xun welcomed the Second Prince of Xi Liang with a couple of perfunctory greetings, his attitude obvious.

“I heard that the State Teacher has unparalleled ability. May I know if I can have the honour to witness it for myself?” The Second Prince suddenly brought the topic to Shi Sheng.

Only now did she pay attention to this Second Prince.

His appearance and clothing were both fine[1], but it was a shame that he was nothing like Ming Jin.

That wasn’t to say he wasn’t good-looking. It’s just…he wasn’t as good-looking as Ming Jin.

The impression Ming Jin gave could be likened to a clear breeze—when it brushed past, you’d feel completely at ease, no discomfort whatsoever.

Meanwhile, this Second Prince had the arrogance that all princes had—since Yuwen Xun slighted him, he’d naturally find trouble for them.

And the best way to do that, was undoubtedly through “State Teacher” Shi Sheng.

The atmosphere immediately turned a bit tense.

“Nope.” Shi Sheng curled her lips into a smile.

The gazes of the officials contained a hint of gloating as they looked at the Second Prince. ‘This person doesn’t even give face to His Majesty, what more a petty prince like you!’

The Second Prince had rather thick skin—he showed no sign of frustration at being rejected. “I heard the State Teacher used to be a concubine in the imperial palace. This prince is thoroughly impressed that you managed to rise to this position.”

The surrounding officials didn’t even dare to breathe too loudly right now. ‘You actually dared mention this in front of His Majesty? Simply courting death ah!’

Shi Sheng had a calm expression. “Thank you.”

“I have also heard that you and my Elder Brother have been rather close…”

Shi Sheng suddenly raised her head and directed her calm, unfeeling eyes at the Second Prince.

That gaze caused coldness to arise in his heart, as if someone had grasped him by the throat, preventing him from speaking.

“How can marketplace rumours be so easily believed, Second Prince?” Since this matter was related to the dignity of their country, one of the officials naturally stepped forward to smooth things over.

Though inwardly the official was muttering to himself, ‘A tributary state like Xi Liang dares to make trouble here? Is this Second Prince lacking a brain?’

The Second Prince hurriedly moved his gaze away. ‘Why is this woman’s gaze so scary?’

“Haha… I didn’t mean anything by that. After all, Elder Brother has been here for so many years—I was just showing concern for him.”

Ming Jin’s gaze swept over. That warm gaze comparable to a spring breeze caused the Second Prince to freeze.

Ming Jin merely gave a brief glance before moving his gaze away. His lips curved up slightly as he turned to look at Shi Sheng.

After not seeing him for so long, Shi Sheng merely felt that Ming Jin was even more of a pervert than before.

The Second Prince placed a fist over his mouth and coughed to cover up his discomfort. “I have brought a special birthday gift today.”