The envoy felt relieved after hearing the princess's words. As long as the plan could proceed smoothly, he didn't mind sacrificing his own life. Therefore, he would never allow any variables to occur. So he said seriously again, "Princess, it's good that you understand. I just want to remind you again not to fall in love with Xiao Hanzhi. This plan is extremely important to the entire Western Yue Kingdom. If you... ruin it, I'm afraid even your father won't forgive you..."
Hearing this, the princess of Western Yue couldn't help but look solemn. Finally, she continued eating the pastries and said, "I've already said I know. Stop being so wordy."
After saying that, she waved her hand, indicating for the envoy to stay away. The envoy didn't want to annoy the princess any more, so he bid farewell. The princess was left alone in the banquet hall, continuing to enjoy the delicious food.
After driving the envoy away, Helian finally showed her little temper slowly.
At this time, there was no one else around Helian Shu. However, many young ladies from the ministers' families just secretly gathered together and looked in Helian Shu's direction.
Facing the gazes of these official ladies, Helian Shu remained calm and composed.
Xiao Hanzhi slowly walked to Helian Shu's side, raised his wine cup, and smiled slightly at her.
"Princess Shu'er, I wonder if you will be free tomorrow afternoon. I'd like to take you around the capital city. I think Your Highness has never had a good stroll in the capital yet."
Helian Shu looked at Xiao Hanzhi with a smiling face. She picked up her own wine cup and gently clinked it against Xiao Hanzhi's. A clear clinking sound was heard.
"Sure. I thought you were just saying it casually to deal with your father. I'm starting to like you more and more, you know." Helian Shu let out a series of giggles. Her whole body exuded a different kind of charm, which made Xiao Hanzhi a little dazed for a moment.
Such a lively and cheerful princess was really eye - catching.
After all, the national styles of Western Yue and Eastern Ling were quite different. There had never been a woman who dared to hold her wine cup and clink it with a man in public.
Helian Shu's behavior made Xiao Hanzhi's heart itch. But he blinked hard and shook his head to shake off that confused emotion.
After all, she was a princess from another country. Xiao Hanzhi understood that even if he married this woman, he couldn't have any feelings for her, unless... Western Yue was destroyed. A princess from the former dynasty was always a hidden danger.
However, Xiao Hanzhi still involuntarily aimed the part of his wine cup that had touched Helian Shu's cup at his lips and gently took a sip.
He drank it all in one gulp.
"I'll pick you up at the post - station tomorrow afternoon. See you then."
Seeing that Xiao Hanzhi had drunk it all, Helian Shu was not willing to be outdone and directly emptied her own wine cup.
Maybe it was because of the alcohol. Helian Shu's eyes were a little blurred. She looked at Xiao Hanzhi with a hint of charm, and her red lips parted slightly, "I'll wait for you. See you for sure."
...
Because of Hanyue's arrival, Shen Li didn't attend this dinner. Fortunately, Shen Li didn't like to attend such events on weekdays, so everyone was used to it. It was enough to have Shen Yi here.
Outside the palace, in the Night Hidden Division.
Shen Li took out a bracelet, which looked very gorgeous and precious. She gently put it on Hanyue's hand.
"I know you will eventually marry Helian Yun. I don't have much to give you. This was found by someone I entrusted in the Western Regions. It's not extremely valuable, but it's rare, and it won't cause you any trouble."
Hanyue was stunned. She neither took the bracelet nor returned it to Shen Li. She just stood there, motionless.
Shen Li smiled and patted her on the shoulder, "Take it. You've protected me for so long and even saved my life. Although I know you did it for Shen Yi, even though we are in a master - servant relationship, I've never regarded you as a servant. I always think of you all as my sisters."
As she said this, for some reason, Shen Li shed a tear. Maybe it was because of the past Shen Yi or because she might never see Hanyue again in the future.
Hanyue tightly grasped the bracelet and finally put it on her hand, "Thank you. Don't worry. I'll always wear it."
"Do you want to see my brother? He's going to get married. But I haven't seen that princess yet." Shen Li saw Hanyue's reluctance.
She always knew Hanyue's feelings for her brother, but she just pretended not to know. Today, since Shen Miao brought this up, the two of them had to solve this matter. They couldn't keep it buried in their hearts, or it would become a heartache.
Hanyue opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but all the words she was about to say suddenly disappeared from her mind. She let out a long sigh.
"Forget it. We're just not meant to be. There's no need to trouble myself."
Countless days and nights of secret love were reduced to just this one sentence.
Why trouble oneself?
This was so much like Hanyue's tone and style.
Shen Li didn't want Hanyue to see her reluctant expression. She turned around and faced away from Hanyue.
Let's not mention Shen Yi's matter for now. Talking more would only make Hanyue miss him more and be more reluctant to part with him. Shen Li could see Helian Yun's love for Hanyue.
"When are you planning to leave? Now that Shen Miao's matter is settled, there may be nothing else to worry about in Eastern Ling. At least... no one will openly try to assassinate me anymore."
Although Shen Li said this half - jokingly, there was always a hint of sadness in her words. Hanyue was a little stunned for a moment. Finally, after being silent for a long time, she said, "How about I wait until the situation in Eastern Ling stabilizes completely before leaving?"
Although Shen Li was surprised, she still shook her head firmly, "No way! How do you know when the situation in Eastern Ling will stabilize? I can see that Helian Yun has feelings for you. If you stay here all the time, how can he and Helian Cheng fight with peace of mind? You should know that now Helian Shu has settled here. I'm afraid his heart will be on you all the time. You'd better leave soon."
Just as she finished speaking, when Hanyue was about to say something, the door was suddenly kicked open.
Xuan Yuanjue rushed towards Shen Li anxiously. He held Shen Li's hand and began to carefully check her whole body.
Shen Li let him check helplessly, then smiled, "Why are you so worried? I'm not injured. Don't worry. It's Shen Miao who is injured. She's still lying there now."
"Shen Miao is injured?" Xuan Yuanjue looked suspiciously at the woman lying on a small couch. Her hands and feet were tied up, and she was indeed unconscious.
"Why is Shen Miao injured? Why is she lying here? Little thing, I'm telling you, you'd better explain all these things clearly to me, or I won't let you off."