Chapter 209: The Princess Demon Head's Daily Life of Slacking Off Chapter 209: Let the Little People Strive

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Shangguan Peilin frowned and asked, "How exactly did the Dachang Emperor respond to this matter?" Yan Si hurriedly clasped his hands and bowed, respectfully replying, "Your Majesty, the Dachang Emperor only said one sentence: 'Let the little people strive.'"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Peilin's complexion instantly turned gloomy as ink; he no longer bothered to disguise himself and impatiently waved his hand, shouting, "Enough, enough! Get out of here at once! My head is splitting right now; I need to rest properly!"

Seeing this, Yan Si had originally intended to continue reporting subsequent matters, but then noticed Shangguan Xingyu secretly giving him a glance, so he sensibly closed his mouth and said nothing more.

At this moment, the Empress stood up first and asked with a concerned expression, "Your Majesty's dragon body is unwell; this headache could be serious or minor. Should we summon the Imperial Physician to come and treat you?"

While gently rubbing his temples, Shangguan Peilin replied weakly, "There is no need to trouble the Imperial Physician; I only need to rest here for a moment to recover. All of you, withdraw."

The Empress nodded slightly and said softly, "Since that is the case, this concubine will take her leave first." After speaking, she walked out of the Yudi with graceful steps and dignified bearing. Immediately afterward, Shangguan Xingyu also saluted and said, "This child takes her leave." Yan Si likewise echoed, "This insignificant one takes his leave first." Subsequently, the two walked out side by side, leaving the Yudi.

Shangguan Peilin watched their figures gradually recede into the distance, especially seeing Shangguan Xingyu and Yan Si walking together, which made him feel increasingly glaring in his heart, as unbearable as a thorn in the eye or a splinter in the flesh. However, the Empress, who had left the Yudi early, did not directly return to the Qin Gong but stood quietly outside the Yudi, as if waiting for something...

Seeing the two slowly walk out from inside the Gongdian, a gentle smile immediately appeared on the Empress's face.

Her gaze first fell on Shangguan Xingyu, and then she said softly, "Yu'er, the Imperial Kitchen chefs have recently developed several exquisite new desserts; the taste is very fresh and delicious. This palace thought that given your taste preferences, you would surely be particularly fond of these desserts. Why don't we go taste them together?"

Shangguan Xingyu was so intelligent that upon hearing this she knew her mother the Empress's move must have a deeper meaning, wanting to speak with her privately. Thus she hurriedly replied, "Alright, Mother Empress! Being able to taste the newly developed desserts is indeed my daughter's good fortune."

Immediately afterward, the Empress turned her gaze to Yan Si standing beside Shangguan Xingyu and asked, "Yan Si, I wonder if you usually like sweet foods? Therefore this palace specially instructed the Imperial Kitchen to prepare not only sweet pastries but also some savory cakes for selection."

However, before the Empress's words had fully finished, Yan Si had already understood her meaning and immediately respectfully replied, "Replying to Her Majesty the Empress, the pastries in Your Majesty's palace have always been top-tier delicacies, renowned far and wide. Since Her Majesty the Empress extends such a warm invitation, how could this insignificant one dare to decline? I shall naturally thicken my face to go and taste them properly."

Hearing these words, the Empress was obviously very satisfied with Yan Si's sensibility and tact; the corners of her mouth slightly rose, revealing a hint of appreciation. Subsequently, she lightly waved her hand and said loudly, "Then let us return to the Gong now."

After speaking, the Empress took the lead in stepping forward, her posture dignified and elegant. Shangguan Xingyu obediently followed closely behind her, and Yan Si followed step by step at the rear. Behind them, the eight palace maids were neatly arranged like well-trained soldiers, closely following.

Thus, the procession of the group was mighty and grand, like a long dragon winding forward, finally heading slowly toward the Fengyi Palace. Along the way, everyone maintained a quiet and solemn atmosphere; only faint footsteps echoed in the spacious Gongting corridors.

Speaking of those three, as soon as they left the Yudi, Shangguan Peilin flashed like a ghost to the door's edge and pressed his ear tightly against it. Although the conversation of the three outside was faint as mosquitoes, every word drilled into his ears without missing a single one. After hearing clearly, Shangguan Peilin was furious to the point of smoke coming from his seven orifices and rage soaring three zhang!

After those three gradually walked away until they disappeared from sight, Shangguan Peilin finally could not suppress the anger in his heart and opened his mouth to unleash a torrent of curses: "Good, you Yan Haoyu, this old scoundrel is simply a shameless scoundrel! Actually colluding with Yan Si, acting in cahoots, with all his thoughts set on my family's daughter!"

"Hmph, your scheming is nothing more than coveting my precious daughter! If my daughter truly marries into his family, wouldn't she later be wearing the same pants as the Dachang Kingdom? In that case, my Dongying Guo would be controlled by others everywhere!"

Just then, Eunuch Xi, the close eunuch who had always served by Shangguan Peilin's side, came forward and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger! In this servant's opinion, this matter may not be without benefits."

"You think about it, the Xishang Kingdom has always been longing to form a marriage alliance with the Dachang Kingdom, but unfortunately failed in the end. Now it's good; our Dongying has instead taken the lead, not only successfully forming a marriage alliance with them but also using this opportunity to carry out import trade. You tell me, wouldn't that make those Xishang people jealous and envious? Perhaps they are now hiding in the dark, gnashing their teeth and beating their chests!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Peilin slightly calmed his emotions, pondered for a moment, and said, "Hmm... although what you say has some truth, but whenever I think that my beloved daughter will marry far away to a foreign land, from then on mountains high and roads far, the return date uncertain, if she is bullied there and suffers hardship, unable even to return home to cry out, my heart feels as if being gnawed by ten thousand ants, pain unbearable!" Saying this, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, his face full of worry.

Eunuch Xi said with a smile: "The Eighth Princess has also visited the An Wangfu before, and moreover, the Eighth Princess is a person with an extremely clear mind. If the people in the An Wangfu treat her unkindly, with the Eighth Princess's temperament, she herself would probably be unwilling to stay there!"

Shangguan Peilin nodded slightly, indicating he knew this matter, but immediately opened his mouth to say: "Even so, it absolutely cannot be agreed to so easily. I must first put this matter aside for a few days before speaking." After speaking, he crossed his hands over his chest, revealing a hint of barely perceptible cunning on his face.

Eunuch Xi looked at Shangguan Peilin's somewhat childish appearance and hurriedly echoed: "Yes, yes, yes, Your Majesty's words are extremely correct. Indeed, that Young Master Yan should be left hanging for a while, so that he understands our Eighth Princess is not so easily married off. Not only should he be left hanging, but we must also find ways to give him some difficulties, to make things difficult for him properly!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Peilin couldn't help but laugh heartily, very satisfiedly patting Eunuch Xi's shoulder, praising: "Haha, it is still you who understands my thoughts best! I must carefully ponder, ultimately how to make things difficult for this Yan Si."

After speaking, Shangguan Peilin fell into deep thought alone, with various thoughts and ideas constantly flashing through his mind.