My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived-Chapter 70 - Boating on the Lake

Chu Baihan, Nan Xing, and Ruolan were all in the room.

Outside, Chuntao’s voice rang out, “Elder Princess, the singers have finished their performances.”

As the hostess of the banquet, it was time for her to go out.

“Mhm, this Princess understands,” Chu Baihan spoke softly and then slowly rose to head towards the door.

When Chu Baihan appeared in the front courtyard once again, the clamor there quieted down once more.

Chu Baihan said softly, “My lords, please feel at ease and do not constrain yourselves on my account.”

She walked to her seat and sat down, only to notice a dark and piercing gaze fixed on her.

She slightly knitted her brows, turned her head, and met Yan Lin’s eyes.

This time, she saw a fervent anticipation on his face.

Her brow furrowed deeply; after speaking so harshly to him earlier, he still hadn’t left.

His patience was indeed strong.

Just then, a voice interrupted her thoughts.

“Elder Princess, since everyone is in high spirits today, why don’t we all go boating on the lake?” Yan Wen suggested after setting down her snack and clapping her hands, her eyes lifting to gaze at Chu Baihan.

Boating?

Chu Baihan raised an eyebrow, curious as to why this Tenth Princess, who seemed to have borne animosity towards her from the start, would make such a suggestion.

“Tenth Princess, there are already clouds in the sky—it looks like it might rain later.

Now is not a good time for boating,” Chu Baihan replied, retracting her gaze and speaking slowly.

At Chu Baihan’s words, Yan Wen’s eyes flickered.

She exchanged a glance with Su Yuan across from her.

They wanted it to rain!

“What the Elder Princess may not know is that it often rains in Yan Country during this season.

Boating in the rain is quite a unique experience.

My sister and I haven’t left the palace in a long time, and I am nearly forgetting what it feels like to boat outside the palace.

Would the Elder Princess indulge me in this small wish?” Yan Wen looked at Chu Baihan, her voice coquettish.

Having put it that way, Chu Baihan really couldn’t refuse.

Her slender fingers smoothed the folds of her sleeves as she looked down in pondering.

What could Yan Yi’s motive be for this suggestion?

Very well, she would give her the opportunity to see what sort of scheme she was up to.

“Since the Tenth Princess feels boating would be more enjoyable, then we shall proceed to the lake.

Xingxing, make the arrangements,” Chu Baihan ordered, turning her head to speak softly to Nan Xing.

Nan Xing quickly nodded, “Yes, Princess.”

Not far away, Yan Lin gave Ziyi a sign.

Ziyi immediately understood and strode towards Nan Xing.

“Lady Xingxing, you’re not very familiar with the capital of Yan Country—let me assist you,” Ziyi offered.

Hearing Ziyi’s words, not only did the expressions of Chu Baihan and Nan Xing change, but the rest of the company’s expressions also became subtly complex.

Wasn’t the King of Yan very averse to this arranged marriage?

Why is he now allowing his subordinate to help the Princely Heir’s sister?

Nan Xing felt extremely displeased inside.

Because of Yan Lin, she even found Ziyi distasteful.

But with so many people watching, it wasn’t good for her to refuse, so she could only smile with seeming warmth while saying, “Then I must trouble you.”

“Lady Xingxing, why do you always wear a veil?” Ziyi quickly approached her side, and as they walked together, he began to lower his voice and probe.

Upon hearing his probing words, Nan Xing’s steps faltered slightly.

Soon, she glanced at him sidelong and spoke indifferently, “This is a tradition in the Nanduan Kingdom.

Unmarried women must wear a veil.”

“I visited Nanduan Kingdom many years ago, but I never saw any custom of the women there wearing veils.

Moreover, the accent you’re speaking with, Lady Xingxing, doesn’t sound like it’s from Nanduan Kingdom.

It sounds more like it’s from Yan Country,” Ziyi continued to probe.

Nan Xing felt very irritated by his words.

She stopped walking and spoke bluntly, “That shows your ignorance.

Do you have any other questions?”

Ziyi: “…”

Indeed, she was a servant of the Princely Heir’s sister from Nanduan Kingdom.

That prickly tone was exactly alike.

“Nothing else.

I’ll help you find a boat,” he said.

Not far from the Princess Residence, there was a lake.

After finding the boat, a grand procession left the Princess Residence, heading that way.

Finally, the group arrived at the lakeside.

Many boats were prepared, more than enough to accommodate everyone.

However, at this moment the sky was already covered with dark clouds, and rain could fall at any time.

“These boats all have tops, so we won’t be afraid of getting wet.

Would it be possible for my fourth elder imperial sister and I to share a boat with the Princely Heir’s sister?” Yan Wen took the opportunity to step forward, asking softly and gently.

“Of course,” Chu Baihan’s eyes flashed with a faint light, and she quickly lifted her head, smiling in response.

“This boat is more spacious and it would be easier for Su Yuan to climb aboard as well.

I wonder if the Princely Heir’s sister could do us the favor of letting Su Yuan also come onto this boat?” Yan Wen continued.

Su Yuan?

The light in Chu Baihan’s eyes deepened, and the sneer on her lips grew more pronounced.

It seemed…

She knew what they wanted to do.

“It’s just a matter of an extra seat.

Su Yuan, come aboard,” she said calmly.

Chu You originally planned to board the boat too, but upon hearing Yan Wen’s suggestion, she hesitated.

Seeing her hesitate, Chu Baihan spoke softly, “Miss Chu, you helped organize today’s banquet together with this Princess.

Please board the boat with me.”

“Princely, Princely Heir’s sister…” Chu You looked nervous.

How much she once liked Su Yuan was now how much she feared him.

“What’s the matter, Miss Chu?

Do you bear resentment toward this Princess?

Otherwise, why would you seem to refuse me…”

Chu Baihan eyed Chu You, asking in a seemingly nonchalant manner.

Chu You froze, quickly shaking her head, “No, it’s not so.

I am very willing to accompany the Princely Heir’s sister.”

So, she could only move her feet toward Chu Baihan.

As she passed by Su Yuan, their eyes met—his chilling gaze made her heart tremble violently.

Seeing Chu You like this, a murderous intent flashed through Su Yuan’s venomous eyes.

This wretched woman used to shamelessly insist on marrying him, but when he ran into trouble, she began to disdain him.

He would make her pay one day!

However, his target today was not her, so for now, he would let her be.