Tang Zhuyun calmly unfolded the note under the table.
What is that?
Why is cursive script still used to transmit messages?
Are you afraid of being seen?
But while others can probably understand cursive script, she truly cannot.
She secretly slipped the note to the Prince of Jin under the table.
The Prince of Jin glanced down, his pupils contracting slightly.
Tang Zhuyun leaned on his shoulder, pretending to be affectionate, but actually whispered, "What are you writing?"
The Prince of Jin said, "It's just a warning."
As he spoke, he crumpled the paper into tiny pieces, making it impossible to piece together, and then put the scraps into his pocket.
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
why is that?
But in front of so many people, Tang Mingfan was still giving her meaningful glances—probably to prevent her and Prince of Jin from publicly abusing and killing dogs. Tang Zhuyun didn't ask any questions, sat up straight, and picked up a handful of melon seeds to slowly crack them open.
Unexpectedly, the Prince of Jin came closer and pulled her fox fur coat tighter. "Are you cold?"
Tang Zhuyun: "What are you doing coming over here?"
The Prince of Jin teased her, "It can't be you."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Wake up, wake up! Zong Xueci has come to warn you, child, your Zidu still full of the bed, this is dangerous!
"Would you like to change your clothes?" After laughing, the Prince of Jin asked her seriously, "I'll go with you."
"I'm not going. Don't worry about me, think about Zong Xueci's matter."
Tang Zhuyun flicked her hand, intending to throw the melon seed shells onto the table, but they flew uncontrollably into the running water in front of the table.
I don't know which deity came up with this idea, but the main hall is surrounded by hot spring water, creating an ethereal atmosphere and it's quite warm.
This water is still flowing, and Tang Zhuyun even secretly washed her hands just now.
However, she thought that it would feel even better if she could take off her shoes and socks and soak her feet under the table.
Tang Zhuyun only thought about it, but Ren Yingying was already secretly taking off her shoes.
Qu Nian, who had sneaked in and was hiding behind a large blue-and-white porcelain vase installing a statue, saw her actions clearly and was so angry that his Zidu explode.
Fortunately, Nanxing was sitting next to her and stopped her in time.
Ren Yingying smiled and said, "I just wanted to test if the water was hot."
Nanxing had nothing to say.
A moment later, the Emperor arrived, and everyone rose to pay their respects and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"
However, the Emperor's health was clearly not good. He was supported by Wang Fu on his left and Noble Consort Jia on his right, and the two of them seemed to be using a lot of effort to support the Emperor.
Today, Noble Consort Jia was dressed according to her rank, looking very noble, and there was not a trace of hostility in her eyes. She smiled Yingying beside the Emperor.
"Why is she here?" Tang Zhuyun asked Prince of Jin.
Meanwhile, Ren Yingying remarked to Nanxing, "Is the Empress really that young?"
In this situation, it is clearly the Empress who should be present.
The Prince of Jin, his face ashen, replied, "I don't know."
Clearly, he did not want to see Xiao Wu again.
Tang Zhuyun took his hand under the table.
If she can't be killed, we can only let her jump around first.
However, Tang Zhuyun believed that Xiao Wu was like a grasshopper in autumn, and wouldn't be able to hop around for many more days.
Along with this came disappointment with the emperor.
In this situation, how could he bring Consort Noble Consort Jia?
Men really are all big pigs.
The Prince of Jin remained expressionless.
After the Emperor took his seat, everyone else also sat down.
The Emperor started coughing after saying a few words, Noble Consort Jia stepped forward to serve him with Xiaoyi care, without the slightest hint of affectation.
Tang Zhuyun was convinced.
Think of Zong Xueci. She went to great lengths to find someone to learn from, even lowering herself to a lower status, but in the end, she accomplished nothing.
If I had known this earlier, I should have tried every means to become Xiao Wu's disciple.
This is the true master of manipulating men!
After a short while, the emperor felt better and continued to say some words to embellish the situation, then ordered the singing and dancing to begin.
It was a top-level song and dance performance, so Tang Zhuyun watched it with Jinjin.
It would be even better if you didn't feel the urge to urinate.
Ugh, it's all because I was thirsty after eating sunflower seeds and accidentally drank too much water.
Tang Zhuyun whispered something to the Prince of Jin, then got up and left.
The Prince of Jin was uneasy, but after rising halfway, he sat down again, his gaze fixed on Nanxing.
Nanxing understood immediately, nodded slightly, and stood up at the same time.
Pei Shen: "..."
Is he dead?
Didn't anyone ask his opinion about his wife?
He silently drew a small black cross on the Prince of Jin.
Ren Yingying also wanted to go, Nanxing said, "I can't take care of two of them."
Ren Yingying wanted to argue that she didn't need anyone to take care of her at all! But in the end, she swallowed her words and raised her glass to Pei Shen, who looked equally "bitter and resentful" beside her.
--Hey bro, let's go, your wife's got a fierce temper.
But Pei Shen arrogantly looked away, refusing to look at her.
Ren Yingying: She's blind, she must be blind.
Pei Shen: Don't even think about seducing me, I won't fall for it!
Not long after Tang Zhuyun left, the heavily pregnant Crown Princess also got up and went out.
Zong Xueci remained kneeling behind the Crown Prince without moving.
The Crown Princess gave a cold laugh, and she immediately shrank back as if provoked. After hesitating for a moment, she got up and followed the Crown Princess out step by step.
Tang Zhuyun returned home and unexpectedly ran into the two sisters.
Seeing the Crown Princess's pregnant belly, Tang Zhuyun felt a sense of crisis, as if she were about to be framed.
She quickly moved aside to make way for the Crown Princess.
Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess stopped in front of her and said coldly, "I wonder what you and that lowly maid from the Eastern Palace said just now, sister-in-law?"
"Whom are you calling a lowly servant?" Tang Zhuyun asked.
"This lowly servant said..." The Crown Princess seemed to have learned her lesson; she realized her mistake before she could finish, gritting her teeth as she said, "Still has that sharp tongue of hers."
"Thank you for the compliment," Tang Zhuyun said modestly, "I've always been imitated, but never surpassed."
The Crown Princess was somewhat exasperated. "I'm asking you, what exactly are you plotting!"
At this moment, Zong Xueci suddenly knelt down on the cold bluestone path, stepped forward, hugged the Crown Princess's legs, and cried, "Your Majesty, how could I dare to harbor any ill intentions towards you! Your Majesty, please see the truth!"
Tang Zhuyun:???
What riddle are these two sisters playing?
The Crown Princess was actually both anxious and angry.
--This wasn't supposed to be the plan, but this wretched maid changed the arrangements on a whim.
She hugged herself; how could she pretend to have been pushed down by Tang Zhuyun?
That was their planned strategy.
Tang Zhuyun wisely moved away from them, saying, "I'll take my leave now. You two, please continue."
The Crown Princess was probably getting anxious, and suddenly she snapped and kicked Zong Xueci away hard.
However, the ground was slippery, and she lost her balance, falling backward...
At this moment, the maids behind the Crown Princess rushed over to support her, preventing her from actually falling.
Tang Zhuyun stood a few meters away, arms crossed, watching coldly with a sneer on her lips.
It seems that Zong Xueci wants to use someone else to do her dirty work.
In the end, she'll probably be the one to blame for what happened today.
But, hehe...
"My stomach, my stomach hurts so much..." the Crown Princess cried out.