Some people, Yun Jinnian thought, after she deliberately avoided them, she would never see them for the rest of her life. Yet, unexpectedly, he appeared so suddenly, without any warning.
In her past life, at the beginning, she had also hoped that he had her in his heart and would protect her for a lifetime. So whatever he asked her to learn, she gave her all.
But in the end, it was he who personally pushed her into the abyss, from which there was no return.
She took a deep breath, her heart aching with bitterness.
Dai Hanmi whispered softly.
Upon hearing the voice, Yun Jinnian turned her head, looking at Dai Hanmi indifferently, as if asking silently, "?"
"What’s wrong?" Dai Hanmi asked with concern.
Seeing Yun Jinnian’s face looking a bit off.
She scanned around carefully, finding nothing amiss.
Yet, facing the approaching princes and princesses, Dai Hanmi sighed softly.
What was going on today? Why were these princes and princesses all joining the fun?
Within the palace, the princes had some sense, but those princesses, tsk tsk tsk, were truly beyond words.
It’s unclear how those concubines were teaching their children.
Perhaps it was because the princes had learned from the tutors, while the princesses were taught by the concubines themselves, resulting in their arrogance and lack of regard for others.
"Greetings, Royal Uncle!"
The princes and princesses saluted Chu Yu.
Chu Yu glanced at them indifferently, "Have you reserved private rooms?"
"Yes, Royal Uncle!" The first prince responded steadily.
"Hmm, since you have reserved private rooms, go and enjoy yourselves, but remember not to cause any trouble!" Chu Yu said lightly, waving his hand dismissively, showing no intention of dealing with them.
The princesses did not wish to stay close to Chu Yu, fearing his difficulties.
When they saw Yun Jinnian, they did not greet her, only giving her a passing glance before heading to the private rooms upstairs in twos and threes.
Led by the first prince, the princes approached Yun Jinnian, "Princess Yijia!"
Yun Jinnian stood up and curtsied, "Hello, Princes!"
Dai Hanmi and others also started to rise.
The first prince quickly said, "No need for formalities, let’s enjoy the Lantern Festival!"
Hearing this, Dai Hanmi and others sat down.
Xu Xinmo stared at the princes.
She had already inquired and found that many princes were married. Among those suitable for her were the fifth prince, the sixth prince, and the seventh prince, as the others were too young.
Among these three, the fifth prince was the most handsome.
She had earlier obtained a portrait of Chu Liange through Madam Jin, so upon seeing him, she guessed who he was immediately.
Hence, she kept staring at Chu Liange.
Chu Liange, who had been observing Yun Jinnian, felt Xu Xinmo’s intense gaze. He glanced at her, furrowing his brow but did not show much reaction.
The first prince said to Yun Jinnian, "Princess Yijia, we will head to the private rooms on the second floor first!"
"Please, Princes!" Yun Jinnian replied calmly.
Her hands, hidden within her sleeves, were already soaked with sweat.
Throughout, she did not look at Chu Liange once, nor did she look at any of the princes.
The first prince gave a slight bow with clasped hands.
The group then left for the private rooms on the second floor.
Yun Jinnian sat down slowly, and Dai Hanmi poured her a cup of hot tea.
"Thank you!" Yun Jinnian accepted the tea and sipped it lightly, remaining silent.
Dai Hanmi did not speak, stealing a glance at Chu Yu.
Seeing Chu Yu looking at Yun Jinnian with furrowed brows, Dai Hanmi’s heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that the two had an argument? Or had one of them, Jinnian or the Prince, changed their heart?
Dai Hanmi dared not let her thoughts run wild.