Xiao Zian is the most beloved son of the emperor, and everyone in the East knows this. However, because his legs were disabled, the Crown Prince didnât put him in his eyes, but now⦠â¦
When the Crown Prince saw the way Xiao Zian spoke and saw how close he was to Xiao Tianyao and Lin Chujiu, his heart felt uneasy.
Remembering that Xiao Zian legs were cured by Lin Chujiu, the Crown Prince got even more depressed inside his heart. But he was still dedicated to drawing Xiao Tianyao to his side, so he didnât dare to provoke him.
With this thought in mind, the Crown Prince looked at Xiao Zian fiercely in the eyes: âThird brother, are you interested in this kind of thing? Youâve stayed inside the palace for so many years, but why I didnât see you went to our rainy pavilion?â
âIâve just read a page or two about it in a book, how can I be compared to Imperial Uncle.â Xiao Zian replied with ease as if he didnât understand the meaning in the Crown Princeâs words.
Xiao Zianâs concession didnât changed the Crown Princeâs mindset. The Crown Prince still said arrogantly: âYou really canât compare with Imperial Uncle. What is Imperial Uncleâs character, what is your character? Imperial Uncle was already in the battlefield at the age 13, while youâre only staying in the bed at that age.â
The Crown Prince was so aggressive, while Xiao Zian concession never get through to the Crown Prince. Although there was no argument, but everyone could smell a gunpowder between the twoâs conversation. On the other hand, the smile on Xiao Tianyaoâs face, became more and more dazzling. He didnât stop the two, instead he added more oil to the fire from time to time.
Just like everyone thought, this banquet tonight was indeed to show his support to Lin Chujiu. But also, to provoke dispute between the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
The emperor is living too comfortable, Xiao Tianyao need to do something to let the emperor consume his energy.
Seeing this scene, what else Lin Chujiu couldnât understand?
To say that, Xiao Tianyao arranged this dinner banquet just to show his support to her, how could that even possible? There was this part of showing his support to her, but itâs more likely, to provoke a battle between the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
The Crown prince was like a gun in Xiao Tianyaoâs hand. He was using him to change the atmosphere. Behind his support, the Crown Prince was being use to fight with the Third Prince. He may even use him to fight against with the emperor in the future.
Lin Chujiu secretly put a row of candles inside her heart for the Crown Prince and looked at Xiao Zian with eyes full of sympathy.
Xiao Zian was so unlucky. Before, his legs were abolished, he could only lived in the palace like a useless person. But now that he can walk, he havenât enjoyed his life like an ordinary person, he inexplicably got involved in the battle with the Crown Prince.
Xiao Zian seemed to have understood the look in Lin Chujiuâs eyes. He smiled at her, indicating that he was fine.
Lin Chujiu nodded her head gently, indicating that she understood. Lin Chujiu was about to turn around, but Xiao Tianyao suddenly blocked himself in front of her.
âZian, benw.a.n.g invited you to come, not to listen to your debate.â Xiao Tianyao finally spoke, interrupting the dialogue between the Crown Prince and Xiao Zian.
People with discerning eyes can see that the Crown Prince was targeting Xiao Zian, but Xiao Tianyao, who was playing them like a chess piece, showed he was standing on the Crown Prince side, which made the Crown Princeâs eyes widen in surprised.
When Ji Fengyu noticed that the Crown Prince was targeting Xiao Zian, he went outside the rainy pavilion with other interest in mind. He was not afraid of his clothes to get wet. He went back and forth around the pavilion. But when Xiao Tianyao finally opened his mouth, he quickly returned and acted like he didnât know what happened: âXiao w.a.n.gye, this prince listened to the sound around the pavilion and noticed there were organs everywhere, and itâs really awesome.â
These words cleverly resolved the embarra.s.sment between the Crown Prince and Xiao Zian. The Seventh Prince who never spoke, also excitedly asked: âThere are organs here? Why I didnât see anything?â
Since the Seventh Prince arrived, he didnât show his clever side and just act uninterested. Even knowing the Crown Prince and the Third Prince were being manipulated by Xiao Tianyao under his hand. The Seventh Prince only acted ignorantly just like an ordinary child.
Hearing the Seventh Princeâs question, Ji Fengyu immediately said: âThe organs are all above the rainy pavilion, as well as from the outside. Every organ is carefully designed, as to manipulate the time of the raindrops.â To transform the raindrops into a rhythmic sound as it falls were not a simple matter. There were hundreds of organs surrounding this rainy pavilion, which means it was not easy to imitate.
As Ji Fengyu said these words with full of praise, he saw Lin Wantingâs face drastically changed. She pointed her finger at the river not far away, then screamed with joy: âLook, take a look at that, itâs so beautiful⦠â¦â
âWhat?â When the Crown Prince heard Lin Wantingâs words, he turned his head and looked at the river not far away. In where countless lotus lanterns suddenly floated.
The river was surrounded the rainy pavilionâs courtyard. The scenery in front of them was the arc were the river turns. The lotus lanterns floating on the river seems like the stars in the galaxy.
âWow⦠Imperial Uncle, itâs so beautiful.â The Seventh Prince screamed in joy with the naivety comparable to his age.
While Ji Fengyu and Xiao Zian didnât say a word.
With the flickering light of lotus lanterns in the dark river, the people couldnât avert their eyes.
âIs it beautiful?â Who knows when Xiao Tianyao stood behind Lin Chujiu, but he looked at her face and hugged her from behind.
âVery beautiful.â Lin Chujiu said a bit stiff.
âItâs good that you like it.â Xiao Tianyaoâs voice was extremely low, only the two of them could hear it.
âw.a.n.gye⦠â¦â The two of them were so close together. So, when Xiao Tianyao spoke, his warm breath lingered on her neck, which made Lin Chujiu, who wasnât accustomed to it, panicked and wanted to escape.
âHmm?â Xiao Tianyao hummed, his voice was extremely long and has some trace of intimacy.
Lin Chujiu felt a chill on her back when she heard Xiao Tianyaoâs voice. She blurted out without a thought: âThe time is not too early, arenât we going back yet?â
âTired?â Xiao Tianyao gently asked, but he didnât wait for Lin Chujiu to answer. He turned and face the Crown Prince and the others, then said: âBenw.a.n.g has arranged rooms for you to stay. You can continue to enjoy the scenery or stroll around. The time is not too early, benw.a.n.g will excuse himself.â
After he finished his words, he took Lin Chujiuâs hand and walked away. He doesnât have the att.i.tude of a host of the party.
As the Crown Prince and Xiao Ziâan stared at Xiao Tianyao and Lin Chujiuâs departing figure. The corner of their mouth twitched⦠â¦
Imperial Uncle, you called us here, just to see how much you love each other?
When Xiao Tianyao and Lin Chujiu left, the atmosphere in the rainy pavilion immediately eased a lot. The Crown Prince no longer hide his hate toward Xiao Zian.
The Seventh Prince secretly sighed, then said to the Crown Prince: âImperial brother, Iâm tired, can we go back now to rest?â He always felt that Xiao Tianyao will not let go of the Crown Prince that easily. If he stayed longer with the Crown Prince, wasnât he just asking to be also dragged to the muddy water?
âAlright.â The Crown Prince nodded his head and instinctively looked at Lin Wanting. He wanted to say to Lin Wanting that she could go back with them. But, the Seventh Prince was one step ahead of him: âImperial brother, uncle arranged a separate room to Miss Lin, her residence is far from our place.â
With this, the Crown Prince had to dispel the thought in his mind and just go back with the Seventh Prince.
After getting along with them tonight, Ji Fengyu generally understood the situation of the royal family in the east. He learned that Xiao Zian was a wise man and doesnât disguise his thought. So, he said to him: âThird Prince Xiao Zian, should we also go back?â
âAlright.â Xiao Zian didnât reject Ji Fengyuâs goodwill.
He has no intention of vying favor for the throne, more importantly, he doesnât have any intention to lose his life. The Crown Prince regard him as a thorn in the eyes. He must prepare himself now most of the time.
In the end, he and the Crown prince fulfilled Xiao w.a.n.gyeâs wish to fight⦠â¦