Chapter 70: Princess Linchang (Part 2)

  Yuan Dai said quietly: "If this is what the princess really means, then I can only say that the princess has found the wrong person to talk to!"

  "Looking for the wrong person?" Lin Chang suddenly heard this, thinking that Yu Dai was intentionally making things difficult for her, and she became annoyed, her eyebrows furrowed and her eyes widened: "Then you'd better tell me, who should I go find to talk to?"

  Xiao Chengxian was listening anxiously by the side, wanting to speak up, but Yan Dai had already given her a reassuring glance. Xiao Chengxian saw it and although she still felt uneasy in her heart, she finally held back and didn't say anything.

  On the other side, Yan Dai replied with a calm expression: "Of course, we need to find someone who can take charge!"

  Lin Chang suddenly heard these words, and was so shocked that he couldn't speak for half a day. Yan Dai's sentence "someone who can take charge" sounded very casual, but in today's world, how many people could actually take charge of the wise king? And in front of those few people, could Lin Chang even say a word?: "You..." Lin Chang was so angry that he almost burst out scolding.

  Yuan Dai ignored her anger and said directly: "If this is what King Rui means, then it's different!"

  Just as Lin Chang was about to erupt, he suddenly heard Yan Dai's words and couldn't help but suppress his anger, his face sinking as he said: "What exactly is this 'different method'? You might as well say it out loud!"

  Yan Dai lightly drew a picture and said: "In this world, there are probably not many people who can barely get the wise and kind king!" This sentence was actually reminding Lin Chang princess that instead of putting effort on someone like her who couldn't make decisions, it would be better to go find the wise and kind king.

  Princess Lin Chang was taken aback, her dark eyes staring at Yu Dai for a long time before she suddenly said: "So you're not willing to marry him?" Her words were filled with incredulity and uncontrollable anger: "What's wrong with my second brother? You don't want to? How dare you!"

  Xiao Xian's eyes had been fixed on the two with a worried gaze, and now she saw the situation take an unexpected turn. It was both amusing and infuriating, causing her to ask with a bitter smile: "Qingyue, this... I'm asking you, what is good about calling Jiumei 'sister' like this?"

  Princess Linchang was also speechless for a moment when asked this way, but she quickly recovered her usual arrogance and snorted: "This matter can only be unwilling if my second brother is not willing, why should she be unwilling! My second brother is the most brilliant and martial crown prince in the world, and will also be the most brilliant and wise emperor of Great Zhou in the future. Now it's just a tribulation before heaven bestows great responsibility on this person!"

  She spoke these words with utmost fluency, clearly convinced in her heart.

  Xiao Chengyan heard this and couldn't help but let out a slightly awkward cough. Princess Linchang could say such things without any scruples, but she only listened with her ears, and in her heart, she felt a bit apprehensive. Matters of dynastic change were not something that even high-ranking officials dared to discuss privately, let alone women like them who should be cautious and restrained in their words.

  Yuan Dai sat on one side, also not uttering a word, as if Lin Chang's words had nothing to do with her at all.

  After Lin Chang finished scolding, she saw that neither of them responded to her. She also calmed down. After a moment of silence, she glared at Yu Dai fiercely again: "If today's words are spread out tomorrow, I will not forgive you!"

  The two of them had this conversation, and in her heart, Yuandai was already feeling quite impatient. After hearing these words, she didn't even have the thought to respond. Xiaozheng Xian looked on from the side, couldn't help but furrow his brow, and said with a tone that already contained undisguised displeasure: "Qingyue, you invited us here just to say these things?"

  Although Lin Chang is a princess, her mother is only a noble concubine in the palace. In contrast, Xiao Chengyan's aunt is the empress, although she herself is just the daughter of an outer court official. Therefore, when Xiao Chengyan spoke up, Lin Chang had to restrain herself somewhat.

  After smiling slightly, she sweetly said: "Elder sister Mei, don't be angry, I wasn't talking about you!"

  Xiao Chengyan's face turned cold, and she said in a low voice: "Jiumei is my friend, talking about her is the same as talking about me!" She didn't want to conflict with Lin Chang, but that didn't mean she was afraid of him. Earlier, she hadn't spoken up because she thought Yuandai could handle it. But later, she remained silent because Yuandai had given her a signal, not wanting her to intervene in the matter. However, Lin Chang's last threat to Yuandai had touched her sore spot, after all, she was present when Lin Chang said those words earlier.

  Lin Chang was unexpectedly defending Yu Dai, and after being stunned for a moment, she finally felt ashamed. She angrily said: "Xiao Chengyan, the palace has always been kind to you, but it's all because of your mother, Empress Dowager. Don't think that just because you're an imperial relative, you can be so presumptuous!"

  She should have yielded a bit, and Shao Zheng would have given her an opportunity to save face. The three of them could have put the past behind them. But Lin Chang's words left no room for maneuvering. Shao Zheng's face fell as he stood up, reached out and pulled Yu Dai, saying lightly: "I apologize if I've disturbed Your Highness." He then turned to Yu Dai and said: "Ninth sister, let's go!" And with that, he pulled Yu Dai and walked away.

  Yan Dai had long lost interest in this princess, but Xiang Xian was just to her liking. With a smile, she walked out shoulder to shoulder with Xiang Xian. The two of them had just left the house with their maids when they heard a loud crashing sound coming from behind them. It seemed that Lin Chang couldn't bear the humiliation and was venting his anger by smashing those fragile porcelain objects in the room.

  Yan Dai heard the sound and didn't notice a slight pause, turned her head to glance at Xiao Chengyan and said: "I only hope this matter won't make sister too difficult!"

  Xiao Chengyan shook her head slightly and said in a low voice, "I won't hide it from you! In the past, my relationship with Qingyue was indeed very good! However, over the past year or two, it has already faded!" As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh: "Qingyue's temperament, you've seen it today. To put it nicely, she is straightforward and genuine; to put it badly, she is a troublemaker. The Empress Dowager has also hinted to me more than once, telling me to limit my interactions with Qingyue, lest I be implicated by her in the future!"

  Yuan Daiyuan was not fond of Lin Chang, but at this moment, after hearing what Xiao Chengyan said, he couldn't help but sigh. Since the Xiao family's other courtyard was not far from Pusui Mountain Villa, the two of them simply walked back on foot, so as not to make a commotion and disturb those in front, causing everyone to be uneasy. Fortunately, when they came out, both of them were thinking about admiring the plum blossoms in the snow, so they were both wearing wooden clogs, which made walking on the snowy ground quite convenient.

  Two people walked slowly, the wooden clogs treading on the snow making a crisp "crackling" sound, leaving behind clear footprints one after another, but Far Dai seemed slightly distracted. Xiao Chengyan saw her like this and couldn't help but laugh: "Ninth sister is thinking about something again?"

  After a faint smile, Yuandai slowly said: "I was just thinking that I am actually a person who is not used to being bullied!"

  Xiao Chengxian couldn't help but laugh and said, "Look at what you're saying, sister! Is there really anyone in this world who is born to be a pushover?"