Chapter 697: Chapter 697: Awkward Situation


    This exotic beauty had obviously undergone long-term training. She was not only well-versed in court etiquette, but she also spoke without a trace of a northern ent, speaking pure Chang’an dialect.


    Perhaps her fate had been decided since she was a child.


    To be a pawn, sent to a foreignnd, sacrificing her own destiny for the sake of her country and its people.


    Now, she had finally begun her mission, sessfully entered the East Pce, and was about to be a consort of the Crown Prince.


    It is said to be imminent, as she isn’t considered one yet until the Emperor’s Imperial Edict for her establishment arrives.


    However, Jiang Ning believed that the Emperor’s Imperial Edict would arrive soon.


    She walked over with a smile, epted Jin Man’s kneeling salute, raised her hand, and gently said, “Miss Jin Man, you may dispense with the formalities.”


    Jin Man stood up, lowered her eyes, and respectfully said, “Now that I am in the East Pce, I am a servant of the pce. Princess Consort, you can call me by my name.”N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Jiang Ning smiled, “It’s cold outside, and it’s ufortable to have drunk and then be in the wind. Let’s all go inside and sit and talk.”


    Li Yuanyuan, who was not eligible to attend the pce feast, didn’t know what had happened there. At this moment, she was still a bit confused. She followed Jiang Ning, supporting her, and asked softly, “Princess Consort, what’s going on? Earlier, the eunuch from the Bureau of Rites sent her over, and it scared me. I’ve never seen a woman with green eyes.”<div>


    “She is a beauty offered by the Si Kingdom to the Crown Prince. From now on, she will be a part of our East Pce. The only thing left is the granting of her title.”


    “I see,” Li Yuanyuan whispered, “She is beautiful, but she’s different from us. It feels strange to look at her.”


    “Men seem to like her a lot.”


    “His Highness may not like her that much?”


    “If His Highness didn’t like her, he wouldn’t have epted her.” Jiang Ning said with a smile as she walked into the room.


    Li Tingqian was sitting on a carpet with two children, eating snacks.


    Each of them had their mouths full.


    Huang Ying scolded upon seeing them, “During the holidays, everyone is cking off, leaving no one to look after the young masters! There are candles everywhere, inside and outside the house. If something happens, you’ll all be in trouble!”


    Chui and Xiaoman hurried in, smiling and saluting, “Master has returned. We only stepped away for a moment.”


    “You are not allowed to leave for even a moment!”


    “Sister Huang Ying, don’t scold them,” Li Tingqian stood up and said, “It was me who found them noisy and thought they would disturb my ytime with Lingzi and Wenzan, so I sent them away. It’s fine with me looking over things.”


    Huang Ying said, “Your Highness, you are still a child yourself.”


    “It’s fine,” Jiang Ning interjected, “Xiaoqian has grown up, be responsible, and has his own opinions. This is a good thing.”


    A smile appeared on Li Tingqian’s face.


    Jiang Ning took out a handkerchief and wiped the crumbs from Li Tingqian’s mouth, smiling, “Although it’s the New Year, you can’t overindulge in snacks. It’s gettingte, go with Nanny to sleep.”


    “Yes, Aunt.”


    “Remember to brush your teeth before bed.”


    “Okay!”


    “Off you go.”<div>


    Li Tingqian bowed and walked out with his back straight.


    He had already changed from a babbling child to a refined and noble young man.


    From beginning to end, he didn’t even nce at Li Yuanyuan and Jin Man.


    In his eyes, aside from the Emperor, his grandparents, and Aunt and Uncle Crown Prince and Princess Consort, the side concubines and consorts were no different from ordinary pce maids.<div>


    After taking her seat, Jiang Ning asked Huang Ying, then arranged for Jin Man to stay at the Plum Blossom Cottage.