Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Although the woman was still far away, judging from her behavior, she was obviously a beauty.

When the two approached, Jiang Xue recognized her - Princess Yunchu of Dongxiang State.

Princess Yunchu not only has outstanding looks, but also exudes charming charm in her every move, even surpassing Jiang Xiaowei in some aspects.

Xiao Zhan introduced: "Xiaoxue, this is Princess Yunchu of the Eastern Kingdom."

Jiang Xue smiled slightly: "It's true that hearing about it is worse than meeting it in person. Princess Yunchu is even more charming than the rumors say."

Princess Yunchu bowed modestly: "Thank you for the compliment, how dare Yunchu accept such praise."

"If you are considered an ordinary person, then wouldn't I be ashamed of myself?"

Jiang Xue said jokingly, making the atmosphere a little more relaxed.

Yun Chu didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he had to look to Xiao Zhan for help.

Xiao Zhan suggested: "The banquet is about to begin, let's go to the hall first, so as not to be late."

Jiang Xue noticed that Princess Yunchu's eyes fell on her from time to time, which made her feel a little uncomfortable, so she stepped back a few steps.

When the banquet started, Jiang Xue felt bored and just gently shook the wine glass in her hand.

Everyone present seemed to be hiding their own thoughts. Although they had smiles on their faces, the whole atmosphere was particularly depressing.

Suddenly, Princess Yunchu stood up and said:

"Your Highness, I have just arrived here and I don't know what you like, so I want to play a song for you personally. I hope you will like it."

Feng Ziqing smiled and said, "Everyone says that you are an extraordinary piano player. My third brother is also good at playing the piano. How about you two play a piece together today?"

Princess Yunchu turned her gaze to Xiao Zhan, her eyes bright and moving: "It would be my great honor if I could have the honor to receive guidance from the Prime Minister."

"Princess, you are too modest."

Xiao Zhan stood up and replied, "It is my honor to perform on the same stage with the princess."

Before he finished speaking, the palace servants brought in two exquisite guqins. The two sat down face to face and began to tune the instruments to prepare for the performance.

Their ensemble was in perfect harmony, as if they had rehearsed it many times in advance. The melody was beautiful and smooth, making all the guests present listen with bated breath.

However, as Jiang Xue listened to the music, her thoughts drifted back to the past and complex emotions arose in her heart.

Once, she said to him: "Xiao Zhan, I don't want to hear you playing the piano for others. From now on, I only hope that your piano will sound for me."

He agreed: "Okay."

Jiang Xue came back to her senses and her eyes involuntarily turned to Xiao Zhan, and saw that he was smiling at Princess Yun Chu.

At that moment, she realized that perhaps Yun Chu really was his soulmate.

In order to hide the bitterness in her heart, she drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

At the end of the song, the audience burst into warm applause.

Feng Ziqing exclaimed: "This is the most beautiful piano music I have ever heard in my life. Princess Yunchu's piano skills are truly unparalleled."

Princess Yunchu politely responded to the Queen Mother: "The Queen Mother's praise is too much. This is all because of the Prime Minister's superb piano skills."

Xiao Zhan bowed to her and said, "Princess, you are too kind. My piano skills are far inferior to yours."

He said sincerely: "I have benefited a lot from listening to the princess' performance today. It would be my great honor if I have the opportunity to learn from her in the future."

Feng Ziqing was secretly delighted. Xiao Zhan seldom praised women so highly. It seemed that inviting Princess Yunchu to the capital was a wise move.

If Xiao Zhan accepted him as Beiling's empress, the support of the King of Dongyi would seem to be within reach.

Jiang Xue watched coldly from the side and drank alone, as if all this had nothing to do with her.

After the banquet, she personally escorted Jiang Xiaowei home and then returned to the princess's mansion.

Fu Dong reported, "Princess, I heard that General Lan was furious at the palace gate today and even whipped someone with a horsewhip."

"This is not like his style, unless that person touched his bottom line." Jiang Xue thought.

Fu Dong continued, "Indeed, Miss Li loves to gossip all the time. This time she even slandered the princess and Miss Jiang in private, which made General Lan angry."

"I understand." Jiang Xue closed her eyes and rested.

But Fu Dong still had doubts: "Princess, I think the Prime Minister seems to be particularly concerned about Princess Yunchu today."

Jiang Xue opened her eyes and asked, "So?"

“I just feel that the Prime Minister used to have deep feelings for you, but now that Princess Yunchu is here, he acts as if he favors Princess Yunchu, and I feel a little uncomfortable.”

Jiang Xue said calmly: "Princess Yunchu is not only beautiful, but also has extraordinary musical skills. Men will naturally be attracted to her."

"But……"

"Fudong, stop talking. I believe that the relationship between me and Xiao Zhan is unmatched."

Jiang Xue instructed: "Go investigate this Princess Yunchu and find out what kind of person she is."

As long as Princess Yunchu does not threaten the dynasty, Jiang Xue will not do anything to her.

The next afternoon, Jiang Xue had just finished the important matters at hand when Xiao Zhan arrived.

She guessed that he might be here because Feng Ziqing ordered her to accompany Princess Yunchu, so she tried to shirk her responsibility: "Tell Fudong that I'm not feeling well and am resting."

But Fu Dong reminded her that Xiao Zhan also brought Jiang Ju'an with him, and if she refused on the pretext of feeling unwell, Jiang Ju'an might be asked to treat her.

"It seems that he knows my habits quite well."

Jiang Xue chuckled: "Okay then, bring them to the study."

Fu Dong left in response. Jiang Ju'an was enjoying sorting out the newly purchased medicinal materials when he was dragged to Princess Changle's mansion by his cousin Xiao Zhan.

These two people always made him feel strange. He didn't know what kind of accident he would encounter this time. However, since he owed his cousin a favor, he had no choice but to follow them.

When Xiao Zhan and Jiang Ju'an entered the study, Jiang Xue, who was sitting behind the desk, greeted them with a smile: "Why did you come to see me today?"

"Young Master Jiang has already prepared some powder and pills to protect against poisonous miasma and insects and ants, and sent them specially to the princess," Xiao Zhan said.

"Yes, we are here to offer medicine." Jiang Ju'an echoed.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Xue stood up and walked to the bookshelf. "To thank you for your contribution, I have a precious ancient medical book written by Zhang Zhongsheng, a famous doctor in the previous dynasty. I will give it to you now."

Jiang Ju'an took the book, his eyes full of surprise - for a doctor, such a classic is simply priceless.

He quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Actually, this book is of no use to me and will easily be forgotten. Giving it to you now is the best destination for it," Jiang Xue said with a smile.

At this time, Fu Dong came in with a strange expression and whispered a few words in Jiang Xue's ear.

Jiang Xue frowned, turned to Jiang Ju'an and said, "A guard named Liu Feng in my house seems to have been poisoned. Can you come with me to take a look?"

Although Jiang Ju'an didn't like those guards, when it came to human lives, he agreed without hesitation: "Of course."