Chapter 107 After the Rainstorm, Shen Nanzi Was Soaked

Chapter 107 After the Rainstorm, Shen Nanzi Was Soaked

Before coming to the palace, her mother had already given her a hint: Consort Wei had designated her to come to the Hele Palace, most likely because she wanted her to take a look.

She also wanted the Sixth Prince to see her. If neither of them had any objections, Consort Wei would request the Emperor to grant her a marriage.

No, it should be said that the marriage is already set in stone, and Consort Wei has reached an agreement with her father.

They can arrange a marriage after just one meeting.

How could she not recognize Xie Yu, the sixth prince? She had seen him many times when she was the third princess's study companion.

Although he was not as handsome as Prince Jing, he still inherited the best features of Consort Wei and the Emperor, and was handsome and dashing.

That person was carefree and unrestrained, unlike the other princes who were either aloof, domineering, or pretending to be aloof.

His personality and status made him a perfect match for her.

Hearing that he was now vying for the supreme position, Li Wanxi couldn't help but want to be the most honored woman in the world.

She naturally had no objections whatsoever and couldn't wait to finalize the marriage.

The coolness between her fingers brought her joy.

Xie Yu must have taken a liking to her, otherwise, why would he have changed the round table she was sitting on?

Li Wanxi was lost in her little girl's fantasy, and Madam Lin, watching her, smiled:

"Miss Li, you are truly blessed to have received such special favor from Consort Wei."

Li Wanxi, being a young woman, blushed deeply when spoken to in such a manner by an older woman.

She lowered her head shyly and said, "No, not at all."

Tu Xinya, who was standing to the side, also stopped, holding a calligraphy brush, and lowered her head, her face as pale as paper.

Her mind was filled with her brother's advice: "It is your good fortune to be favored by Consort Wei. The Sixth Prince is deeply loved by the Emperor and has a bright future."

"Although I am making you a wife, you will only be second to the principal wife. You should not resist it."

"Consort Wei has already delivered the imperial decree to enter the palace. Brother has no choice but to go, whether he likes it or not."

Madam!

She had no desire to become a lady of high birth. She was a girl with a respectable background, so why should she marry the sixth prince as a concubine?

The books she read taught her that it's better to be a poor woman's wife than a rich woman's concubine.

If she is betrothed to the sixth prince, then the prime minister's daughter opposite her will be her mistress.

She will have to live at the mercy of others from now on.

She didn't want this marriage, which wasn't even a proper marriage.

"Madam, Miss, please have some tea and take a break." A palace servant from Hele Palace brought over tea.

A cup was placed in front of each person. Kobayashi looked at the teacup on the table, picked up the cup, and felt a chill. "It's an iced drink!"

Li Wanxi put down her calligraphy brush, picked up her teacup, her fingers were icy cold, she took a light sniff, and her smile deepened.

"It smells like jasmine, which is my favorite."

“I’m afraid we’re all benefiting from Miss Li’s presence.” Madam Kobayashi took a sip, her eyes lighting up. “It’s jasmine honey iced tea, with white peach pulp and bird’s nest shreds.”

"The flavor is perfectly balanced, Miss Li, please have a taste."

Upon hearing the first sentence, Li Wanxi's eyes almost overflowed with laughter.

"Miss Tu, you should drink it too! The coolness will dissipate soon, and it won't be as refreshing anymore," Madam Lin urged.

To avoid revealing her thoughts, Tu Xinya had no choice but to pick up her teacup and take a small sip.

…

Just then, the Sixth Prince entered the Harmony Palace. Judging from his expression, he had been specially summoned by Consort Wei.

Consort Wei whispered a few words to him, and Xie Yu glanced to the lower left, his expression somewhat unreadable.

Finally, he nodded and stood up.

He was still holding a stack of bamboo slips that Consort Wei had handed him.

Xie Yu walked over with the bamboo slips in his hand. His gaze fell on the empty space where a glass of untouched iced drink sat unharmed on the table.

He walked over and stood where she had been sitting, placing the bamboo slips in his hand on the table.

Xie Yu glanced at the two girls his mother had mentioned.

He glanced at the two young ladies, who looked about fifteen or sixteen, then looked away and pushed the bamboo slips in his hand towards the middle.

"There's one more one missing. Please add it in."

Li Wanxi slightly raised her eyes and glanced shyly at the handsome sixth prince in front of her.

Her eyelids immediately drooped, landing on his well-defined fingers.

With a tight throat, he answered softly, "Yes, Sixth Prince!"

The Sixth Prince!!

Tu Xinya, who was sitting next to her, swayed and lost her grip on the teacup, which fell onto the table.

He was about to fall over and spill the tea.

Unexpectedly, the person next to her reacted quickly, and a clean white hand darted in front of her, preventing the spilled iced drink from falling out and stopping right in front of her.

She looked at those slender fingers, then followed the sleeve of that misty rain-colored garment upwards, and as she looked up, she saw a handsome face.

His eyebrows were thick and sharp, his eyes were like deep pools, and his pupils were as black as ink, as if they contained a nonchalant detachment.

He has a high nose bridge, well-defined lips, and a clear, sharp jawline, though he carries a hint of unruliness.

His face was soft, which softened some of his sharpness; he was handsome yet had a sharp edge, languid yet dazzling.

Tu Xinya stared blankly at him, and only after hearing Xiao Lin cough from the side did she realize her lapse in composure.

He quickly got up, wanting to apologize, but ended up knocking over the teacups on the table.

In her panic, she saw those hands steadily catch the teacup that had fallen halfway down.

Her heart was pounding wildly, whether because of the teacup or something else, she didn't know.

She lowered her head and apologized in a panicked voice, "Please forgive me."

He didn't reply to her at all, but put down his teacup and asked, "Where is Princess Jing?"

Lady Lin was the only one of the three who had been married, and she was more suitable to answer the Sixth Prince's questions than the other two young girls.

"Princess Jing took the drafted document to the Imperial Household Department for printing."

Mr. Kobayashi answered respectfully.

At this moment, a woman in the hall whispered in surprise, "Oh dear! The sky outside is gloomy; it's going to rain again."

"It's good that it's raining; it cools us down." The women in the Harmony Palace were overjoyed.

Xie Yu looked up and glanced at the sky outside the hall. Dark clouds loomed overhead, and a storm was brewing.

He took a step and left.

Looking at the newly added bamboo slips, Madam Xiaolin said, "They still need to be added. Princess Jing made a wasted trip."

*

Outside, on her way back after delivering the manuscript, Shen Nanzi was met with a sudden change in the weather, with dark clouds gathering.

It was located between the front hall and the rear palace, separated by a long, unobstructed passageway.

Thinking that there were still things to do and it was only a short distance, Shen Nanzi and Qinghe walked quickly toward the Music Palace.

But man proposes, God disposes; the summer downpour came suddenly, giving no one a chance to take shelter.

It crackled and popped as if water was pouring down.

The two were on the bridge when the torrential rain began.

It was summer again, and even if Qinghe wanted to, she couldn't take off an outer garment for her princess, since she was only wearing one!

The master and servant were instantly soaked.

"Your Highness, what about your clothes?" Qinghe asked, still worried about her princess even in the pouring rain.

Shen Nanzi knew perfectly well that in this sweltering weather, even the undergarments were made of extremely thin fabric.

She knew perfectly well what would happen if it got wet from the rain.

At this moment, the heavy rain has kept everyone indoors, and the nearest place to look around is a covered walkway.

There must be people in the corridor. If she is seen, her reputation... will be ruined.