MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 210 spread stigma

So the drunk King Min asked in a drunken voice.

“Who is it? Why did he fall into the water with Xiao Qi?”

It's better that he didn't speak. If he did, the princess would wait for this opportunity and pretend to be embarrassed.

"It's Miss Zhao, a beautiful girl who will be sent to the palace at the beginning of the spring. Somehow, she bumped into the seventh brother and fell into trouble. However, the seventh brother said that they were both innocent, and I saw the same thing. That’s what happened.”

She seemed to be very protective in her words, but she even brushed off the name and the fact that she was going to enter the palace.

 The amusement in the prince's eyes became more serious, while the fourth prince's face became more and more embarrassed.

Isn't it obvious that the seventh brother wants to fight for people with his father regardless of life and death?

Hearing this, the fourth prince could not stand still and immediately spoke up.

"Seventh brother was drunk and told me to go to the deck to sober up. It was probably dark and exposed, so he didn't see Miss Zhao, so he bumped into her together. They are naturally innocent."

 “That’s what my fourth brother said.”

The Crown Princess didn’t talk too much nonsense with him. Sometimes she would make too many mistakes and make people think wildly.

Sure enough, it was better that he didn’t speak, but now everyone felt that he was hiding something.

 Under the moonlight.

Shang Ji was never interested in these royal affairs.

Rather than pursuing these matters here, he was more concerned about his grandmother and his wife Du Jingyi.

 So, he looked sideways at them.

Du Jingyi also seemed to have a tacit understanding, so he smiled in Shang Ji's direction and indicated that he was fine. Seeing this, Shang Ji withdrew his gaze.

By chance, I saw Mrs. Gu’s aunt, Mrs.

That smile was not like watching a good show, but rather showed the joy of success, but it was fleeting. If he hadn't been lucky, he wouldn't have been able to see this scene.

A doubt arose in her heart, and she soon remembered the days when she and her cousin Xing Zhao went to the north. Before that, they went to the palace every day to accompany Queen Guo.

On the contrary, after entering the general's mansion, he basically stayed in the mansion and did not go out.

 Could it be related to this matter?

 But the Zhao family and the Xing family have never had any discord.

After the Zhao family's daughter and the Seventh Prince both fell into the water like today, there are only two ways to go.

 One is to protect the face of the Tian family, Miss Zhao's death is to apologize, the other is to marry the seventh prince, but it will also destroy the seventh prince's favor in front of His Majesty.

Thinking of this, Shang Ji calmed down and thought about asking again when he went back later.

His expression was always cold, so no one noticed.

With this incident of falling into the water, everyone’s interest in swimming in the canal was almost disturbed.

The prince looked at the sky and said calmly.

 “Something happened suddenly today, let’s get to the shore first, and we’ll talk about the rest tomorrow.”

"yes."

 After receiving the order from the prince, the person in charge of painting the boat for the parade immediately arranged for it to dock.

Seeing the painted boat gradually approaching the shore, Cao Wei, the attendant just now, whispered something in the prince's ear.

“Your Highness, the sound of the flute just now was played by the lady of the Zong family.”

Hearing this, the prince's eyes became more interested, and then he turned his eyes to Zong Li.

 Zong Li obviously did not expect to be favored by the prince, so he lowered his head in shyness.

This scene did not cause any disturbance in the eyes of the Crown Princess. Instead, she spoke to the Crown Prince in a generous and decent manner. "I wonder if your Highness just heard the sound of Miss Zong's flute. It can be said that you have been wandering around for three days."

 “It’s really good.”

"I remember that there is a Xiang jade cave flute in the East Palace, which is the most valuable. It is a famous instrument and a skilled craftsman. I want to give it to the lady of the Zong family. What do you think, Your Highness?"

The Crown Princess spoke sincerely, and everyone present looked surprised.

There is both envy that Miss Zong has received the reward of the Crown Princess, and also jealousy that she will have a bright future in the future.

The prince, on the other hand, looked at the princess with a chuckle and then said to her.

 “The Crown Princess has the final say.”

Zongli heard this, and if she didn’t understand yet, then she was stupid, so she knelt down quickly and said with fear.

 “My daughter thanks the prince and the princess for the reward.”

 “Sister Zong, why should you be so polite? Get up.”

 The title suddenly changed from Miss Zongjia to Sister Zongjia, and everyone understood the meaning.

She was the only one in the Zong family who came today, so she was the only one who was excited.

But I am still excited, but I still have to maintain the demeanor of a noble lady in front of everyone, and do not dare to do anything too outstanding.

Not long after, the boat docked at the shore. Everyone respectfully sent the prince and princess away first, and then dispersed one after another.

The fourth prince ran towards the place where the seventh prince was with a sullen look on his face, obviously intending to raise an army to hold him accountable.

No one dared to come forward to join in the fun when they saw it. It was not a good thing to know too much about royal affairs.

So they all went home.

Zongli glanced at the prince's back as he left. There was some inexplicable heat and shyness in his eyes. This trip was so worth it.

Although the prince did not make any substantive statement, the princess's meaning was very obvious.

Xiang jade cave flute, I'm afraid there will be other things sent along with it.

When she thought of this, she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, and her whole body was filled with a sense of joy, while others also smiled and came forward and said with envy.

“It’s my sister from the Zong family who has the ability to win the prince’s attention so quickly.”

　　No one would have thought that in a palace palace arrangement, this girl from the clan family, who was not very noticeable on weekdays, would benefit in the end. Therefore, they were envious and jealous in their hearts.

Zongli is not stupid either. He should keep a low profile at this time.

So, with a decent smile, he said to everyone.

"It's just a coincidence. It's a good night today, which makes the sound of the cave flute a little more melodious. Besides, the Xiangyu cave flute was rewarded by the Crown Princess. If anyone can win the favor, it must be the Crown Princess. .”

Everything has not yet cleared up. She will not brand herself as the East Palace early. Otherwise, wouldn't it be ridiculous if she becomes famous in the future?

Everyone also understood her thoughts, so they just gathered around and talked about other things.

Zongli was unprepared, and when he turned around again, he was startled by the cold eyes of Wei Jialian who had just been "released".

He asked a little guiltily.

"Jialian has sobered up from the wine? Do you want me to take you home?"

Wei Jialian looked at Zong Li's appearance, wishing to eat human flesh and drink human blood. She looked unwilling and said with a smile.

 “I don’t dare bother my sister from the Zong family anymore.”

With a cold snort, he got off the boat, minding his own business. The anger in his back could be seen by anyone with eyes.