Chapter 163: Thanks for the Thought

Thanks for the Thought

No one knew what Zhen Xiao Lian had whispered in Chen Yan'er's ear. But a moment later, Zhen Xiao Lian straightened up, while Chen Yan'er was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Zhen Xiao Lian.

"Sister-in-law... is this reliable? Don't be like just now..."

Chen Yan'er was reckless, but not stupid. After two clashes with Nie Jinxuan, she had ended up with a dirty face both times, which made Chen Yan'er cautious!

At this time, hearing this, Zhen Xiao Lian just smiled slightly and said tenderly:

"Yan'er, how reliable is this? And what if it isn't? Anyway, we won't lose anything... But if this matter is true..."

She didn't finish her sentence, just glanced at Chen Yan'er. Instantly, Chen Yan'er was stunned, but then her eyes flashed.

"Right! Sister-in-law is right, anyway, we won't lose anything!"

With that, a look of indescribable joy appeared on Chen Yan'er's face.

Nie Jinxuan was left behind, and then everyone took their seats. The seats were arranged, but as soon as she sat down, Nie Jinxuan found a problem.

It turned out that Chen Yan'er had arranged her at the main guest table, sitting with herself and the Crown Princess Zhen Xiao Lian and others.

Clearly, this was arranged according to her status when she was still the Princess Consort of Chen. But now everyone in Dongling knew that she, Nie Jinxuan, had already left the Chen Wangfu, yet she still arranged it this way—wasn't it clearly trying to embarrass her?!

Therefore, seeing this, Nie Jinxuan's brow twitched. Xiao Xiu, who was following behind, also saw the mystery, and couldn't help but step forward and ask in a low voice:

"Miss, look at this..."

Xiao Xiu was also angry in her heart. At this time, looking at Zhen Xiao Lian and Chen Yan'er walking from the side room, Nie Jinxuan called the maid who was busy nearby.

"Excuse me, are there any seats nearby?"

Nie Jinxuan's expression was gentle. Hearing this, the little maid who was still busy was stunned, and then seeing it was Nie Jinxuan, she hurried to stand still and respond:

"Returning to the Third Miss, there are seats on the male guest side, but there are no more on the female guest side."

The little maid was honest. Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan looked up and saw that the surroundings were indeed full. Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan pursed her lips... But just when Nie Jinxuan didn't know what to do, a voice called out to her.

"If the Third Miss doesn't mind, why don't you sit here. We can move the seats a bit, it shouldn't be a problem."

The voice was peaceful and natural. Hearing the sound, Nie Jinxuan turned her head instantly, and saw that the person talking to her was the wife of Duke Qi, who had spoken for her in the back hall just now.

It turned out that after the wife of Duke Qi took her seat, she saw Nie Jinxuan standing there without moving, and after a closer look, she discovered the mystery. The wife of Duke Qi was an upright person, and she couldn't stand Chen Yan'er's practice of making trouble in secret, so she called Nie Jinxuan over.

At this time, hearing the wife of Duke Qi say this, Nie Jinxuan felt a joy in her heart, and then hurried to respond with a smile:

"Thank you, Madam."

In front of everyone, Nie Jinxuan couldn't say anything else. After speaking, she walked over directly. Then the wife of Duke Qi called a maid to help, moved the seats, and let Nie Jinxuan sit down.

The problem was solved, but at the same time, for Nie Jinxuan, the help of the wife of Duke Qi moved her deeply. Although the wife of Duke Qi was middle-aged, she was straightforward and didn't have the cover-ups of ordinary noble ladies, so she and Nie Jinxuan were compatible, so after a while, the two were chatting enthusiastically. Seeing this, the wife of the Minister of Rites, Madam Ma, and the wife of the Vice Minister of Works, Madam Pang, couldn't help but interject a few words, and for a time, the slightly dull banquet became lively.

So, when Chen Yan'er walked over from the side room and saw everyone surrounding Nie Jinxuan talking happily, a flash of gloom flashed in her eyes, but then she curled her lips and stepped forward:

"Oh my, Third Miss, why are you sitting here so crowded? Didn't we help you arrange a seat over there?"

"Hehe~ thank you for the hospitality, Third Miss, but I was talking happily with the ladies, so I just sat down, so I won't go over... Besides, although there is one more person here, the ladies are considerate, so they shouldn't mind~!"

Nie Jinxuan's simple sentence instantly pushed the matter to the ladies present. Hearing this, the ladies present, whether they sincerely hoped Nie Jinxuan would stay or didn't like Nie Jinxuan staying, naturally couldn't say anything, so they all nodded.

Seeing this, Chen Yan'er's face changed. At this time, Zhen Xiao Lian behind her pulled her and stepped forward with a smile:

"Since that's the case, Third Miss, sit down. But you'll have to be punished with two more cups of wine later~!"

"Hehe~, of course, of course~!"

On the surface, it was harmonious, and then Zhen Xiao Lian pulled Chen Yan'er to the main guest table to take their seats.

Princess Yun Chen Yan'er was deeply loved, so this birthday banquet was naturally not shabby. Once everyone took their seats and the male guests were seated, the banquet began, and then song and dance performances were staged one after another.

The beautiful May weather, the Yun Wangfu was bustling with noise and excitement. Then, after three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes, Chen Yan'er, sitting at the adjacent table, got up and came to Nie Jinxuan's side.

"Third Miss, a few days ago, I offended you, please forgive me. Now, in front of everyone, I will drink first as an apology to the Third Miss. Please don't hold it against me. After all, I have a straightforward personality. If I say something, I forget it. Please don't take it to heart, Third Miss."

Chen Yan'er's words sounded nice, but they felt strange. But looking at her smiling appearance, Nie Jinxuan smiled and responded:

"Not at all, it should be my fault. You see, today is the Princess's birthday, I came late and delayed everyone. Later, I ran over here to sit by myself, and until now, I've only been talking to the ladies present, and I haven't even toasted the Princess... I'm really sorry! Besides, I've already forgotten about the previous matter, let's not mention it anymore."

In front of everyone, Nie Jinxuan spoke lightly. After speaking, she reached out to take the wine glass, and then made a move to stand up... But just then, Chen Yan'er, whether intentionally or unintentionally, stepped forward, and then stretched out the hand holding the wine glass.

At this moment, Nie Jinxuan, who happened to be getting up, was caught off guard, and the full cup of beautiful wine in Chen Yan'er's hand instantly spilled onto Nie Jinxuan's scarf and chest.

The wine prepared for the banquet was top-quality rose brew, specially prepared for the distinguished guests at the female guest table. Therefore, as soon as the wine spilled, the red color of the rose brew instantly stained Nie Jinxuan's body.

Seeing this, the ladies present were shocked, but Nie Jinxuan felt her heart shake... But just then, Chen Yan'er seemed to be prepared, and hurried to scream:

"Oh my, this... this... I'm really sorry. Xin'er, what are you still doing? Come over and help!"

Chen Yan'er said, and at the same time, she threw away the wine glass in her hand and stepped forward to help Nie Jinxuan wipe her clothes. Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan's eyes flashed, and she reached out to hold the scarf, but she didn't expect that in this chaos, Xin'er behind her instantly pulled, and pulled the scarf off Nie Jinxuan's neck.

"Oh my, really, look at me... I'm sorry, Third Miss..."

"It's fine, I'll do it myself."

"How can that be? It's all wet. I'll help you wipe it..."

At this time, Chen Yan'er was extremely enthusiastic. Looking at the accident that appeared instantly, the crowd present was also stunned. But just when Chen Yan'er insisted on helping Nie Jinxuan wipe, and Nie Jinxuan refused, Chen Yan'er suddenly paused, and then instantly widened her eyes and screamed:

"Oh my, Third Miss, what's wrong with your neck? Why is it all red marks?!"

Chen Yan'er's scream was exceptionally loud, as expected. Even the people at the male guest table heard it. Then, Crown Prince Yin Fenghan and Prince Yun Yin Fengjin stood up and walked over, and the ladies present were shocked, and then couldn't help but follow Chen Yan'er's scream and look over...

Then, they indeed saw the obvious red marks on Nie Jinxuan's fair neck, which she was trying to cover.

For a time, the back courtyard of the Yun Wangfu was exceptionally quiet. Even Crown Prince Yin Fenghan and Prince Yun Yin Fengjin, who had rushed over, were stunned, but then a look of indescribable laughter flashed in their eyes almost simultaneously...

At this time, the guests present, except for those unmarried young ladies, were noble ladies who had already married. How could they not understand this situation?! Then everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes, but then some blushed, some were shocked, and some showed disdain in their eyes!

The courtyard was strangely quiet, even the singers singing songs closed their mouths, and then followed everyone's gaze to look over...

And originally, after Chen Yan'er's scream at the beginning, Nie Jinxuan was embarrassed to the point of being unable to face anyone. But after a short while, she calmed down again. Then, under everyone's gaze, she stood up and looked at Chen Yan'er, who had a look of surprise on her face but was full of triumph in her eyes.

"The Princess spilled the wine well..."

At this time, Nie Jinxuan's voice was exceptionally calm. After speaking, she reached out and let go of the hand that was covering her neck, then turned her eyes to look at Zhen Xiao Lian sitting in her seat, then looked up and scanned the crowd, until her gaze fell on someone in the corner.

"And this wine was spilled well, and the thought is even better, so I thank the Princess for this cup of wine!"

With that, Nie Jinxuan reached out and picked up the cup of wine that had originally been filled on the table, and drank it in one gulp!

First part uploaded, one more to come. ===== CHAPTER 164 =====