This was what Chang 'an wanted to ask: Why did the Crown Prince use the word 'beg' when facing this matter? Chang 'an's words struck deep into Qi Muyuan's heart. Qi Muyuan did not say anything. What else could he say?
Every word was wrong. One wrong step meant more mistakes.
If he said one wrong word, it would still be wrong no matter how much he said. At the beginning, if the starting point was wrong, it would be difficult to walk the right path after that.
Chang An smiled and looked at Qi Muyuan's speechless expression. The thousands of words in his heart turned into a breeze at this moment. All the hatred gathered at this moment. The pain that he had experienced in the past once again tugged at his heart, and it hurt!
Chang 'an looked away and asked lightly," The Crown Prince likes Changning, right?”His tone was indifferent.
It was true that the answer she hoped to hear was yes. She hoped that Qi Muyuan could face his heart honestly. He liked Lin Changning, and since it had nothing to do with her, why did he have to drag her into it?
Qi Muyuan remained silent. When he met Chang 'an's gaze, he realized that Lin Chang' an's gaze seemed to have seen through people's hearts. He did not want to speak, but for some reason, he opened his mouth and said,"
"How do you know?"
At the same time as Qi Muyuan said this, a breeze blew in from the window, bringing with it the fragrance of hibiscus flowers. Chang An smiled."Because you can't hide your love.”
Sometimes, it was just a look or a movement. Perhaps, he might not be aware of it, but the person beside him could see it clearly.
"Can't hide it?" Qi Muyuan frowned.
This was the first time he heard such a thing. Smelling the faint fragrance in the air, Qi Muyuan felt that Lin Changan was joking. He had never shown his love for Lin Changning before, right? How would Lin Changan know? "Your Highness the Crown Prince didn't notice it, did he?”
Chang 'an smiled. His eyes met Qi Muyuan's flickering gaze, and his words revealed a sarcastic tone." However, Chang' an saw it very clearly.”
Qi Muyuan did not understand how Lin Changan could tell. Could it be that his performance was really obvious?
Qi Muyuan was about to say something when Chang 'an suddenly stood up." Father!"
When he heard Chang 'an call him' father', Qi Muyuan knew that the Prime Minister had come. Hence, he turned around.
The Prime Minister bowed and greeted Qi Muyuan,""Your Highness…""Yes, there's no need to be so polite, Prime Minister…"
The Prime Minister looked at Qi Muyuan and nodded without saying anything. He then looked at Chang 'an and remained silent. Chang 'an saw his father's serious expression and began to wonder if his father had misunderstood something.
If that was really the case, then it would really be a little troublesome!
"Prime Minister…do you have something to say to Sister Chang 'an alone?”What he meant was-Is it inconvenient for me to talk about it here?
The Prime Minister actually did not have such intentions. He bowed his head and said," Your Highness, you've misunderstood. I have something to tell Chang 'an. After His Majesty returns, he has decreed that there will be a banquet tonight. Chang' an will also be there, so..."
The moment he entered, he was surprised to see Qi Muyuan sitting there and talking to Chang 'an quietly. He really didn't expect the Crown Prince to sit here so casually. Unexpectedly, Chang 'an seemed to have a good relationship with the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
"Father?" Chang 'an frowned and looked at the Prime Minister. Since it was a banquet for ministers, only ministers should be invited. Why did she have to attend with her father?
He couldn't understand what the emperor meant.
It was obvious that Chang 'an was reluctant. In fact, the Prime Minister was even more reluctant than Chang' an to let her attend the banquet. It was not difficult to guess the Emperor's thoughts. He just wanted to see if the number one beauty of the Qi Kingdom really lived up to her reputation.
Wasn't it because of the Empress 'instigation? Looking at his father's serious face, Chang 'an still asked the question in his heart,""Why does the Emperor want Chang 'an to attend the state banquet?”
The Prime Minister put his hands behind his back and frowned. He seemed to be thinking, but in fact, he was struggling. Should he let Chang 'an go? If he went, how should he behave? If he didn't go, what reason could he think of to refuse?
"Prime Minister, why are you hesitating? Are you trying to deceive the emperor?" Qi Muyuan stood up and looked at Prime Minister Lin Shu, who was frowning in thought.
To Qi Muyuan, this was indeed a great opportunity. It was a chance to exchange Lin Changan for Lin Changning. Although he had plans to win over the Prime Minister by marrying Lin Chang 'an to consolidate his position, if Chang Ning entered the palace at this time and became the Imperial Consort, then all of his plans would be meaningless.
"Why do you say that, Your Highness?" The Prime Minister looked at Qi Muyuan in confusion." I was just thinking about what I should have Chang 'an prepare…" Why was the Crown Prince here?!
The development of the situation became out of control. The Prime Minister did not know what would happen if Chang 'an really entered the palace and was seen by the Emperor.
"Even so, this prince will not disturb you any further.”Qi Muyuan was about to leave when he turned around and looked at the Prime Minister."Actually, I didn't have anything to do. I just came to talk to Sister Chang 'an for a while. Prime Minister, don't think too much.”
He still remembered that the last time Lin Chang 'an stayed at his third brother's place for a night, the Prime Minister gave her a lesson, which led to…Thinking of this, he suddenly seemed to understand something.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. No wonder Chang Ning would say that it was all because of Lin Chang 'an that she entered the palace to participate in the talent show. No wonder the Prime Minister had always avoided mentioning Lin Chang 'an. It turned out that he did not want Lin Chang 'an to enter the palace.
It turned out that he was deliberately punishing Lin Changan. He was forced to let Chang Ning replace Chang An into the palace.
On the way back, Qi Muyuan finally understood that he was still too young and inexperienced. He did not understand much about the scheming and infighting in the imperial court.
After sending off Qi Muyuan, the Prime Minister returned to his residence in Chang 'an. It was near the back garden and had a great view.
Chang 'an was still angry. She had just smashed a teacup…She had nowhere to vent her anger, and she still wanted to go to the palace? Because of Qi Muyuan's fickleness and hypocrisy, she did not want to take another step into the palace.
In the end, the Prime Minister had already entered Chang 'an without realizing it. Qiao Hui was originally trying to persuade Chang' an by comforting her," Miss, in Qiao Hui's opinion, His Highness the Crown Prince really likes you. What's so good about Second Miss? Anyone with eyes would like you, not Second Miss, right?”
Chang 'an felt even more helpless after listening to Qiao Hui's words. She was not angry because she could not get it. She was clearly angry because of Qi Muyuan's deception, hypocrisy, and exploitation!
The summer heat suddenly appeared at this moment, but there was no wind at all. The hibiscus flowers on the tree outside the window did not move at all.
The mood was getting more and more irritable. The afternoon sun baked the human world like a furnace. Chang 'an felt that his body had become sweaty and uncomfortable, and the hatred that had accumulated in his heart since his rebirth was even stronger.
"Qiaohui! If you don't understand, then don't talk nonsense, okay!”
Chang 'an was about to say something when Qiao Hui saw the Prime Minister come in. She pulled Chang' an's sleeve and whispered,""Miss, Master is here…Don't be angry.”
"Do you understand what?"
Chang 'an stood up and looked at her father with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that the so-called disappointment and punishment were all for her own good. However, since he had never said it out loud, he still felt that it would be a little awkward.
The warm wind blew in, and Chang 'an felt a little better. Perhaps her irritable mood calmed down a little after seeing her father's loving face.
"It's nothing. Father, do you have anything to entrust Chang 'an with?”
Chang 'an looked at her father expectantly. She really hoped to hear her father say," There's no need to go."
Unfortunately, the Prime Minister said helplessly,"" This time, Father has no other choice. His Majesty specifically asked you to dance, saying that there are guests who want to see it, so Father can only try his best…" Try, try what?
The Prime Minister did not say. Actually, if the Emperor really wanted Lin Chang 'an to stay in the palace, it was just a matter of an imperial edict. How could he disobey the imperial edict?
"Chang 'an understands. Father, don't worry. Chang 'an will pay attention to it. However, what kind of guest was this so-called guest?”Chang 'an was curious. Why would the Emperor allow the daughter of a minister to dance at such a state banquet just because of a guest's words…What kind of guest would have such face?
Initially, he was just a little curious. When he heard that there were guests, they must be people from neighboring countries. However, didn't the Emperor just return with the general? Who would the guests be?
"Actually, there's no harm in telling you. General Su returned triumphantly this time. The State of Wei has submitted to our Great Qi, and the Second Prince of the State of Wei has come to our Qi as a hostage. At the very least, you will have to stay in the Qi Kingdom for three to five years…"
Three to five years? Wasn't this time a little too long?
For some reason, the rude man she met on the street this morning suddenly appeared in her mind. He was the hostage of the State of Wei…The tall and straight figure of the State of Wei in the north was completely different from the petite and beautiful appearance of the people of the State of Qi.
Chang 'an frowned, not understanding why she suddenly thought of that rude man. He... was probably just a businessman passing by?
If she was a hostage of the State of Wei, why would she appear on the streets so casually? Shouldn't he be under strict surveillance?
"I see." Chang 'an nodded." Could it be that His Majesty wants Chang' an to perform just for this hostage of the State of Wei?”He felt that things weren't that simple.
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