Chapter 237: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 237: Shangguan Peilin's Death Stare

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

They had originally thought only Yan Si would come today, after all, the message received yesterday mentioned only that Yan Si would arrive this morning. However, at this moment, An Wang actually appeared here together with An Wangfei, which was truly beyond the expectations of the two of them.

Although feeling surprised in their hearts, Shangguan Xingyan and Shangguan Xingyu still quickly came back to their senses, hurriedly walked up with quick steps, and respectfully saluted and greeted An Wang and An Wangfei.

Upon seeing Shangguan Xingyu, An Wangfei's face immediately revealed an amiable smile. She said with a beaming smile: "Yu'er, it's been quite some days since we last met, you've truly grown even more beautiful and moving!"

Hearing this praise, Shangguan Xingyu couldn't help but shyly lower her head, a faint blush rising on her cheeks. She replied softly: "Wangfei overpraises. You and Wangye have endured the toil of travel, it must have been very hard. Please quickly enter the residence to rest for a while. By noon, Father Emperor and Mother Consort will certainly host a banquet to welcome you two and wash away the dust."

An Wangfei glanced at her with a feigned reproach, seemingly displeased as she said: "Oh my, why are you calling me Wangfei again? So distant!" However, her words took a turn as she lightly waved her hand, smiling: "Forget it, forget it. Let's just call it that for now. Changing the address after the wedding isn't too late either, to avoid trouble."

Hearing these words, Shangguan Xingyu's pretty face instantly turned crimson, like a ripe apple. She slightly bowed her head, shyness overflowing beyond words.

Immediately after, Shangguan Xingyu raised her head, moved her lotus steps lightly, and led everyone together toward her palace. After entering the hall, she warmly greeted everyone to sit down first, and hurriedly ordered people to serve fragrant tea to the guests, so they could rest a bit.

Shangguan Xingyu personally poured full cups of tea for everyone, and brought out exquisite pastries to place on the table, inviting everyone to taste. Her gentle and lovely appearance made one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze. Just then, Shangguan Xingyu turned her head and whispered to the personal palace maid beside her: "Quickly go inform Father Emperor, say that An Wang and An Wangfei have already arrived, and have him and Mother Empress definitely come together at noon to host a welcoming banquet for us."

Before her words fell, that palace maid received the order and hurriedly left, heading straight for Yudi at a fast pace.

At this moment, sunlight filtered through the window lattice and fell inside Shangguan Peilin's Yudi, where he was concentrating on flipping through the memorials piled up like a mountain.

Suddenly, he raised his head, his gaze landing on Eunuch Xi attending beside him, and asked: "Xiao Xizi, in your view, have they ultimately arrived in Jingcheng or not?" Eunuch Xi hurriedly bowed and replied: "Replying to Your Majesty, in this servant's view, they should be arriving soon. Shall this servant send someone to inquire about the specific situation?"

However, Shangguan Peilin waved his hand and said: "Forget it, forget it. If they don't come, that's fine too. That way, We can spend a few more days with Yu'er."

Just as the two were conversing, a burst of urgent footsteps came from outside the door, immediately followed by a guard rushing in, kneeling on one knee and cupping his fist in salute: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Eighth Princess's personal palace maid seeks an audience outside!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Peilin already understood in his heart what it was for, but his face revealed a trace of unwillingness. However, he ultimately still waved his hand to signal: "Let her in."

Before long, that palace maid walked quickly into Yudi with her head lowered. The moment she entered, she immediately knelt on both knees, respectfully performed a great salute toward the Emperor, and shouted loudly: "Paying respects to the Emperor, may Our Emperor live ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand ten thousand years!" Shangguan Peilin slightly nodded, looking expressionlessly at the palace maid before him and said: "Rise, stand up and reply. Speak, what exactly is the matter?"

The palace maid stood up trembling, feeling the death stare from above, couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart, but still steeled herself and replied: "Replying to Your Majesty, Young Master Yan Si came today to propose marriage. Those accompanying him also include An Wang, An Wangfei, and Young Master Yan's younger sister. The Princess specially sent this servant to inform Your Majesty, requesting that you definitely come together with Empress Mother at noon to host a welcoming banquet for them."

After finishing these words, the palace maid kept her head lowered, not daring to look directly at the Emperor's eyes, quietly waiting for his response. After the palace maid finished speaking tremblingly, Shangguan Peilin's bone-chilling death stare gradually dissipated, replaced by a face full of suspicious expression.

After a slight pause, Shangguan Peilin asked: "An Wang and his wife actually came too?" The palace maid hurriedly replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, it is indeed so."

Receiving the definite answer, Shangguan Peilin nodded thoughtfully, indicating he had already known this matter, then waved his hand and said: "Alright, We know. You may withdraw first." The palace maid, as if granted amnesty, immediately saluted the Emperor in farewell, then bowed and slowly exited the great hall.

After the palace maid left, Shangguan Peilin turned his head to look at Eunuch Xi beside him, and murmured to himself: "Xiao Xizi, you tell me, this An Wang actually came in person. Should We be happy about this?"

Seeing this, Eunuch Xi hurriedly flatteringly took up the conversation and replied: "That is naturally something to be happy about! Your Majesty, think about it. This is enough to show that An Wang's regard for our Princess is extraordinary! If the Princess marries into An Wang Fu in the future, she will certainly not suffer the slightest grievance."

Listening to Eunuch Xi's words, although Shangguan Peilin still had a few parts of reluctance for his daughter in his heart, it cannot be denied that he was truly moved by An Wang's sincerity. After pondering for a moment, Shangguan Peilin instructed: "Xiao Xizi, quickly go inform the Empress, have her tidy up properly and then immediately come to Yangxin Hall to dine together, and by the way convey the matter of An Wang and his wife's visit to her."

Eunuch Xi dared not be negligent, hurriedly acknowledged: "Yes! This servant will go convey the message now." After speaking, Eunuch Xi ran all the way straight toward Fengyi Palace.

Time flew by, and in a blink it was already near the noon meal. Shangguan Peilin and the Empress had long since come to Yangxin Hall to wait.

Inside Yangxin Hall, the Empress wore a set of simple and elegant palace attire, her complexion slightly tense as she walked before the Emperor and softly asked: "Your Majesty, look at this servant's attire today, is there anything improper?" She slightly lowered her head, her hands unconsciously fiddling with her hem, her eyes revealing a trace of unease.

The Emperor raised his head, his gaze falling on the Empress. After sizing her up and down, he said with a smile: "Imperial Consort's attire is very good. This is originally a family banquet, no need to be overly restrained. Dressing more casually shows more intimacy." His voice was gentle and steady, settling the Empress's heart slightly.