jdhmnovel Chapter 754: Naturally Capable
Chapter 754: Naturally Capable
Since Shen Shuyi was the protagonist today, there were many people watching the fun around.
Right now, the hottest topic in the capital is probably the matter of the Sixth Prince and the Duke Cheng's family getting the wrong baby. Everyone has different thoughts on this. Now at the coming-of-age ceremony for Princess Mingzhu of the Shen family, seeing Xiao Tingshan, it is inevitable that they would think of the fact that he had proposed to Shen Shuyi in the hall not long ago.
At that time, Emperor Qianwu only said that it depended on the opinions of the Empress Dowager and Shen Shuyi, but later, there was no further development on the matter. Not only that, not long after, His Majesty also arranged a marriage for Shen Shuyi and Xie Jingchi. This incident can be said to have given Xiao Tingshan a slap in the face.
They didn't dare to comment on what His Majesty felt, but they could imagine that Shen Shuyi might be feeling unhappy.
This is the sixth prince of the Daqian Dynasty. Even if he cannot sit on that position in the future, as long as he can live smoothly, he will at least be a prince in the future.
To take a step back, even if Xiao Tingshan's broken body won't live long, as long as he can conceive Huang Zilong's grandson like Lou Yulan, his future life will be so happy.
What's more, Your Majesty must feel guilty towards the Sixth Prince, who has suffered so much. Just look at the rewards that have been pouring into the Sixth Prince's mansion like water recently.
"Princess Mingzhu is so unlucky that she rejected such a good marriage proposal. It's such a pity."
"What a pity, not everyone wants to marry into the royal family."
"That's true. I can only say that the person who married the Sixth Prince before was blessed. Otherwise, there would be no such opportunity in the future."
"If we talk about the most blessed person, it's Aunt Lou. Her father just died, and she thought she had no one to rely on, but her husband suddenly became a prince."
"This Princess Mingzhu may be regretting her decision. If she really didn't care about anything, why would she go to so much trouble to please the Queen Mother?"
"..."
For a moment, everyone had different thoughts and said all kinds of things.
Shen Shuyi looked normal. Seeing Lou Yulan's proud and forbearing look, he couldn't help but laugh. "Cousin, that's right. His Majesty and the Queen Mother have arranged a marriage for me. I am very grateful. Thank you, Sir, for your handsome appearance and dignified appearance. At such a young age, you have solved countless cases and redressed many injustices in the world. To me, I don't know how you are inferior to the Sixth Prince."
After saying that, Shen Shuyi looked at Xiao Tingshan who was not far away in the crowd, curled the corners of his lips, and there was a hint of provocation in his eyes.
Xiao Tingshan clenched his fingers lightly. He came here specially today, firstly to give her a coming-of-age gift, and secondly to see her expression.
Although he knew that regret was unlikely to happen to her, he still couldn't help but feel some anticipation.
After all, she is also a human being, and as a human being, she will always have emotions.
He watched her journey, from an orphan with nothing to making her own way. What did she want? Wasn't it also for power and status?
As someone just said, if she really didn't care about anything, why would she go to so much trouble to please the Queen Mother?
Unfortunately, he was disappointed.
Not only did he not see any regret from Shen Shuyi, but he saw a bit of provocation instead.
Yes, that's right, it's a provocation.
Xiao Tingshan couldn't understand why this happened?
Also, she praised Xie Jingchi so much, but belittled him as worthless. Did she really think so?
Xiao Tingshan couldn't tell what he felt for a moment, he just felt an indescribable humiliation.
"What's more, I'm really not interested in the Sixth Prince's sickly body." Shen Shuyi curled the corners of his lips and said bluntly.
When Shen Jingchuan came over, he heard this and his face became a little stiff.
What kind of vicious words are these...Sister Yi is becoming more and more unscrupulous now. Fortunately, the marriage has been decided and His Majesty is in charge, so she won't scare her husband away.
Xiao Tingshan stood in the crowd without saying anything, but Lou Yulan couldn't stand it anymore.
"I know my cousin is upset, but you don't have to slander the Sixth Prince like this. The Sixth Prince is just weak, not as you said..."
Before Lou Yulan could finish her words, she was interrupted by Shen Shuyi again.
"I know, cousin, you don't need to explain. The Sixth Prince is of course powerful. After all, he first married Miss Lin, then married my cousin, and then fell in love with Princess Hanyang. It seems that the Sixth Prince is certainly capable."
Shen Shuyi's words caused many people to laugh, and they looked at Xiao Tingshan with a bit of scrutiny.
Xiao Tingshan's face looked even uglier. After all, the incident with Princess Hanyang had caused quite a stir in the capital, and many people had seen him lose his composure. It could be said that he was extremely embarrassed.
Now no one would mention it in front of him, but just because it happened not long ago, it doesn't mean they would pretend it never happened.
Xiao Tingshan clenched his fingers tightly at his sides. No matter how hard he tried to pretend that nothing was wrong, he failed to remain calm.
"You!" Lou Yulan's face turned green and red. She felt that by bringing up this matter, she had implicated her husband and made him a laughing stock.
This Shen Shuyi is so hateful!
"You are a princess, how can you be so aggressive? My husband once proposed to Your Majesty because he admired your talent and fame. Even if you are not happy about it, my husband is open and honest. Why should he be ridiculed by you?" Lou Yulan subconsciously looked at Xiao Tingshan and couldn't help but retorted.
Just as Shen Shuyi was about to speak, a cold male voice sounded before her: "What you said is interesting. The Sixth Prince disregarded the princess's wishes and asked for marriage in the court. It was reckless. Fortunately, His Majesty was wise and did not grant the Sixth Prince a marriage. Otherwise, others would have thought that the princess had something going on with him."
Shen Shuyi turned around and saw Xie Jingchi standing beside him in a dark brocade robe with gold patterns. He had a golden crown on his head, a handsome face, a pair of deep and sharp phoenix eyes, and an imposing aura.
At this moment, he was standing there, not far from Song Tingshan, but the difference in height was obvious, and Song Tingshan was made to look dim.
Shen Shuyi nodded: "That's right, I have no friendship with His Highness the Sixth Prince, and His Highness's behavior does make me unhappy."
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Shen Jingchuan was overwhelmed. He felt that no matter what, Xiao Tingshan was now the emperor's biological son.
If this matter were to reach the ears of His Majesty, I'm afraid Shen Shuyi would not suffer good consequences.
This child usually looks smart, why is he so reckless today...
What Shen Jingchuan didn't know was that Shen Shuyi had already grasped Emperor Qianwu's mind. In this life, even if he was the Sixth Prince, he would only be the Sixth Prince, nothing more.
The royal bloodline must not be confused, and Your Majesty does owe Xiao Tingshan something.
But even if they were his own sons, Emperor Qianwu had a lot of them, and there were always some he liked and some he disliked.
Now, Xiao Tingshan is naturally the one he doesn't like.
Unfortunately, Xiao Tingshan probably doesn’t know it yet.
But in fact, Xiao Tingshan was not completely ignorant. After all, he had restored his status a long time ago, but apart from granting him the Sixth Prince's Mansion and many rewards, everything else seemed to be no different.