Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 166

After being interrupted by Prince Jing, Yun Shang thought for a long time about what she was about to say, but she failed. With a sigh, she decided not to speak to Prince Jing again, but heard him say, "Your grandfather wrote me that he would come to the Imperial City tomorrow."

Yun Shang was surprised at the news and hastily asked, "Really? My mother is going to give birth soon. Why is my grandfather coming to the Imperial City at this time?"

"What?" The corners of Prince Jing's mouth turned up. "Mr. Xiao is coming to the Imperial City? Why don't I know?"

"..." Seeing the slyness in Prince Jing's eyes, Yun Shang gnashed her teeth in silence. 'You fooled me.' A flash of helplessness crossed her face. It never occurred to her that the fearsome, chilly, and revered war hero could be so mischievous. She, though fooled by him, had a sweet and sour feeling. 'He seems to be doing this only to me. ' Yun Shang thought.

But the moment this thought arose, she suppressed it. 'How can I think about that when there are so many worries these days?' She warned herself.

Yun Shang kept her head down and walked silently. Upon arriving at Qingxin Palace, she went into the inner Hall without entertaining Prince Jing. Qin Yi immediately helped Yun Shang change into a light yellow dress. Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Yun Shang frowned, and asked, "Isn't this color for little girls?" Qin Yi looked at her with a smile. "Your Highness, aren't you a fifteen year old girl?"

Yun Shang was speechless and embarrassment flitted across her face. With memories of her previous life, she had always thought she was no longer that young, and had forgotten that she was only fifteen now.

As Yun Shang stepped out, Prince Jing looked at her with appreciation. A flush spread across her face. She was somewhat regretful for not insisting on changing the dress.

Prince Jing seemed aware of Yun Shang's embarrassment. He rose to his feet with a smile and said to her, "Let's go. There's probably a lot going on today."

Yun Shang nodded and followed Prince Jing with her head bowed. At this point, Prince Jing spoke, with his usual cool tone, "I've sent someone to check the venue for the Flower Show Banquet. If there is anything strange, we can make preparations."

Hearing this, Yun Shang was a little calmer. She nodded and said, "Li Jingyan definitely has an ulterior motive. He knows we are on guard. If anything happens to us at the Flower Show Banquet, he will be the primary suspect. After all, everyone knows you're not on good terms with him. Then why would he take such a risk?"

Prince Jing thought about it for a while before he answered coldly, "Maybe he doesn't intended on making something happen to us..."

Yun Shang immediately understood what Prince Jing meant. "You mean, he probably wants us to be the scapegoat?" Before Prince Jing could answer, Yun Shang said with sparkling eyes, "Perhaps I will ensure that something happens to us at the Flower Show Banquet tomorrow..." A faint smile appeared in Prince Jing's eyes, but he pretended to sigh, "I didn't expect you to scheme against yourself and use Li Jingyan as the scapegoat."

When Yun Shang recalled how the Li Clan had treated her in her previous life, her eyes flashed hatred. "Danger can never be overcome without taking risks. This is a great opportunity to fight against him. The opportunity comes to me. How can I miss it?"

When Yun Shang and Prince Jing reached the Palace gate, the Grand Councilor's carriage was waiting for them. Seeing them come out together, Grand Councilor Li alighted, arched his hand towards Prince Jing and said, "Your Highness, I have seen your carriage. Then I won't invite you to ride with me. Just ask your coachman to follow me."

Prince Jing nodded as he helped Yun Shang into his carriage.

The Flower Show Banquet was held in the most prosperous part of the Imperial City, on a wide main road to the east of the city. A high platform had been built in the main road, next to the top ten restaurants in the city. In order to not affect the traffic, the platform was built on stilts.

"Just set up tables and chairs on both sides of the platform tomorrow and the Banquet can be held." Grand Councilor Li smiled proudly.

Yun Shang smiled. Her beautiful eyes sparkled. She said to Grand Councilor Li, "This is a fantastic idea. You must have put a lot of thought into it, Grand Councilor."

Nobody dislike praise, and Grand Councilor Li was no exception. Although he didn't like the girl who praised him, he still felt triumphant.