Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 210 A talented man and a beautiful woman

Jiang Lige finally perked up after hearing this. He stood up and asked hurriedly, "What did His Highness say?"

"I dare not read this." Song Yue teased Jiang Lige and handed over a letter. "Here, Princess, read it yourself."

Jiang Lige glared at Song Yue, and after reading the letter, he knew what was going on.

Ning Yunxiao invited Jiang Lige to attend Ye Huaizhang's birthday party with him.

After Ye Huaizhang's impassioned speech in the Golden Palace that day, he was appointed as the Prince's Tutor by an imperial decree, which means he was Ning Yunxiao's teacher.

Naturally, no disciple would be absent from the teacher's birthday celebration.

Now that Ning Yunxiao has been adopted by Emperor Shengwu, he is no longer considered a member of Prince Zhao's Mansion. The Eastern Palace now has no proper mistress. Not to mention the awkward relationship between Empress Xiao and Ning Yunxiao, the fact that the Empress herself is present is far more grand than a birthday banquet.

After much thought, the most suitable female guest to accompany Ning Yunxiao would have to be his fiancée Jiang Lige.

Since it was something that would benefit Ning Yunxiao, Jiang Lige naturally wouldn't refuse. After a moment's hesitation, he instructed Song Yue, "Go open the warehouse and pack up the Songwuyun inkstone. Tomorrow we will accompany His Highness to the banquet."

Songyue smiled and replied, "Yes, Princess."

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Ye Huaizhang’s birthday party.

An imperial edict appointing Ye Huaizhang as the Prince's tutor made him a hot figure in the court. Friends and relatives who had nothing to do with him in normal times all came to him in roundabout ways to get close to him, and the birthday banquet naturally became a place of fame and fortune with drinking and chatting.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, and Princess Zhaohua has arrived."

Following the ceremonial officer's loud shout, the originally noisy crowd in the Ye Mansion immediately quieted down, and then swarmed to the gate of the mansion, bowing their heads silently to welcome the crown prince of Sheng Ling Kingdom.

This was Ning Yunxiao's first public appearance as Prince Sheng Ling, so it was naturally the focus of many people's attention.

The prince's procession was grand, with two rows of Xuantian Guards leading the way. A carriage with a vermilion lacquered canopy and inlaid with gold and jade slowly drove up. The body of the carriage was made of high-quality red teak wood with rigorous casting. In addition to four palace lanterns, there was also a jade plaque hanging on it that symbolized the royal family.

The owner of this carriage is obvious.

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Ye Mansion. The door with intricate and auspicious carvings opened from the outside, and Ning Yunxiao, dressed in a black brocade robe, appeared in front of everyone.

She has picturesque eyebrows and a tall, slender figure. Even when she is not smiling, she exudes an innate majesty that makes people feel awe.

Such a look naturally made the women at the door blush for a while. If they didn't know that Ning Yunxiao was a man who didn't like women, they would have pounced on him.

Just as one of the women was about to step forward to pay her respects, she saw Ning Yunxiao standing beside the carriage, extending a hand and whispering, "Ali, we're here."

"Oh, you're here." The woman's voice in the carriage still sounded a bit sleepy. After answering, she took Ning Yunxiao's hand and walked out.

Unlike Yu Ningyunxiao who was solemn in black clothes, Jiang Lige was dressed in red palace dress, looking very festive, with beautiful eyes and a smile on her pretty face. Everything she wore was of top quality, truly luxurious.

Surprisingly, such luxurious outfit does not look exaggerated on her, but rather suits her perfectly.

Just like Ning Yunxiao and Jiang Lige, although they have two completely different styles, they are particularly pleasing to the eye when standing together.

Anyone who sees them will say, "A talented man and a beautiful woman."

After Jiang Lige got off the car completely, everyone, led by Ye Huaizhang, performed the homage.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. May Your Highness live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."

Ning Yunxiao responded calmly, "Everyone, please stand up."

Everyone stood up, and Ning Yunxiao led Jiang Lige and walked straight to Ye Huaizhang. The two of them half-bowed to Ye Huaizhang.

Ning Yunxiao spoke first, "I wish the Grand Master a happy birthday, and may you be blessed as vast as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains."

After Ning Yunxiao finished speaking, Jiang Lige then presented the brocade box at the right time, "This is a small gift from me and Your Highness. Please accept it, Grand Tutor."

Looking at the perfectly matched couple before him, Ye Huaizhang slightly turned aside, avoiding their greetings, with a warm smile on his face, "In this case, I, this old minister, would like to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Zhaohua."

Ning Yunxiao smiled upon hearing this, "These were all carefully prepared by Zhao Hua. I, as a student, cannot possibly deserve your gratitude."

Ye Huaizhang naturally understood the meaning behind Ning Yunxiao's words and said with a smile, "In that case, then this old minister is also grateful to Your Highness. After all, Your Majesty has good vision. This marriage is a match made in heaven for a talented man and a beautiful woman."

Ning Yunxiao was even happier when he heard this than when he was praised. Then he looked at Jiang Lige, who was a girl after all, and not as thick-skinned as Ning Yunxiao. Her face flushed as she said angrily, "Master!"

Jiang Lige is about the same age as Ye Huaizhang's granddaughter. Seeing the shy look of the little girl, Ye Huaizhang just thought it was cute, but he didn't continue to tease her. He stepped aside and made way.

"Your Highness, Princess Zhaohua, please come in."

"Thank you, Master."

The two of them answered at the same time and followed Ye Huaizhang inside.

While others weren't paying attention, Jiang Lige glared at Ning Yunxiao and whispered, "Your Highness doesn't care about the rules anymore. He doesn't know how to avoid suspicion at all."

Ning Yunxiao remained calm and answered as if it was natural, "We've all died before, why would we still care about these empty formalities?"

It was rare for Ning Yunxiao to be so carefree. Jiang Lige couldn't help but smile when he heard it. "If His Highness doesn't care, then a notorious person like me won't care about anything either."

"That's nonsense." Ning Yunxiao couldn't help but scold Jiang Lige, then said, "Today's birthday banquet will be attended by families that are well known to the Grand Tutor. You don't have to restrain yourself later. The most important thing is to have fun."

Jiang Lige just smiled and said, "Okay, since it's your highness's order, I will definitely play with all my heart."

"Princess Zhaohua, today's birthday banquet will be held separately for men and women." After saying this, Ye Huaizhang, who was ahead, stopped at the fork in the road. While explaining to Jiang Lige, he beckoned a young girl over and said, "The rest of the way, let my granddaughter Yun'er lead the way for you, Princess."

Jiang Lige wore a proper smile and returned the half-bow, "Thank you, Miss Ye."

Ye Jiayun also smiled in response, but without any excessive courtesy, "Princess, there is no need to be so polite. Please come in."

Ye Huaizhang was a man of clean hands, and the Ye Mansion was not extravagant. Led by Ye Jiayun, Jiang Lige arrived at where the female guests were after walking for a while.

After completing the task of leading the way, Ye Jiayun said hello to Jiang Lige and left her to talk to others.

Although such an attitude cannot be said to be disrespectful, it is not polite at all.

Jiang Lige raised his eyebrows, but without saying anything, he looked up and searched the crowd for acquaintances.