Chapter 747: Chapter 747: Endlessly Jealous Princess Wen Yi said again, “Your Highness, don’t you want to teach Baili Zhengrong a lesson? After all, we have a common enemy.” Ye Yiheng spoke unhurriedly, “Princess, you no longer have any bargaining chips to negotiate with me.” These words left Princess Wen Yi unable to refute, as the situation was indeed as such. Ye Yiheng did not think highly of her, and so she had no bargaining chips. She hadn’t expected Ye Yiheng to be such a heartless person. Two years ago, they had enjoyed each other’s company, but today, he ruthlessly gave her no regard. Could it be because of her status in Nandian two years ago which had led Ye Yiheng to show her some respect? Now that her mother had been banished to the cold palace and she recognized her status as the Imperial Princess no longer existed, did he find her no longer of any use? But what could Leng Yu Yan offer him? She had never heard that the Emperor of Tiancheng had sent him to visit Nandian. He came to Nandian for the sole purpose of finding Leng Yu Yan. What was so good about Leng Yu Yan that would make cold-hearted him act this way? Ye Yiheng spoke again, “Given the current situation, Princess, if you want to stay alive, you must listen to me.” After talking for a while longer in the private room of the tavern, Ye Yiheng returned to the hostel, and Princess Wen Yi followed Ye Yiheng’s suggestion and went directly back to the palace. Get full chapters from 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 Upon returning to the Imperial Palace, the first thing she did was to confess her faults to Baili Shuo. “Father Emperor, mother has made too many mistakes, the primary one being interfering in state affairs during your severe illness. Although it was meant for the sake of Nandian’s well-being, many of my brothers tragically passed away during this period, which is a grave dereliction of Mother’s duty. Mother favored her own relatives, which is a major taboo in the selection of officials. I did not advise her otherwise, which is also my fault.” Princess Wen Yi knelt down and wept bitterly, “As her daughter, I have many other faults. This trip to Tiancheng was originally planned because the Emperor of Tiancheng wanted to bestow me in marriage to the Tiancheng Crown Prince. Unexpectedly, he came to visit Nandian and I had to return. The alliance marriage hadn’t even started, yet it ended , which is also my fault.” Baili Shuo found it rare that she could blame the Imperial Concubine. Hearing the continuation, since the Emperor of Tiancheng intended to bestow a marriage, he decided to let this daughter serve her purpose by forming an alliance marriage between Nandian and Tiancheng. A troublesome daughter is better off sent to Tiancheng, causing trouble for the Tian Family would be safest. With this in mind, Baili Shuo seriously said, “You may stand up. It’s been a tough journey coming back, you should rest properly.” Princess Wen Yi kowtowed to thank him for the grace. She hadn’t expected Ye Yiheng’s words to be actually useful. He had told her to first confess her faults upon returning to the palace, categorically not to plead for the Imperial Concubine, but instead to point out her mother’s and her own faults, so that Emperor Nandian wouldn’t banish her to the cold palace as well. That night, the Nandian Palace held a palace banquet. First, to welcome the visit of Ye Yiheng; second, to find Baili Zhengrong; third, for Princess Consort Yu’s return to the palace. At the palace banquet, the main seat of Emperor Nandian was flanked on either side by seats for Ye Yiheng and Baili Zhengrong, facing each other, not too far nor too close, perfectly arranged. Baili Shuo, intending to send Princess Wen Yi to Tiancheng, placed her at Ye Yiheng’s table. Leng Yu Yan, following Baili Zhengrong’s arrival, saw Princess Wen Yi sitting by Ye Yiheng’s side. She was puzzled, how could Princess Wen Yi have returned? The Imperial Concubine had been sent to the cold palace, how was it that Princess Wen Yi was unscathed? What further displeased her was that Princess Wen Yi was dressed in a rose-red gown, her face flushed, looking almost like a bride. If not for Ye Yiheng wearing a robe of white, she might have thought today was their wedding celebration. An old eunuch came over, leading Baili Zhengrong to his seat. “Your Highness, please take your seat. This place is specially reserved for you by the Emperor, with the seat next to Your Highness set for the Commandery Princess.” Upon hearing this, Baili Zhengrong lifted his hand to Leng Yu Yan: “Sister, after you!” Leng Yu Yan glanced at someone engaged in a cheerful conversation with Baili Wenyi and gracefully walked forward directly to take her seat. Noticing this, Baili Zhengrong smiled purely, and lifting his robe, he quickly sat next to Leng Yu Yan. Soon after, the palace banquet began. Baili Shuo said, “I heard from Wenyi that the Emperor of Tiansheng intends to arrange a marriage for the Crown Prince of Tiancheng with our Wenyi, but it was delayed due to state affairs. Now that they have met again in Nandian, it is clear they are truly fated.” Upon hearing this information, the ministers who already supported Princess Wen Yi all praised together. “The Crown Prince of Tiancheng and Princess Wen Yi are truly a match made in heaven!” “The Crown Prince of Tiancheng is peerless in beauty and extraordinary in elegance. It is a fortune for Nandian that Princess Wen Yi gains such a fine husband!” “In the whole world, Tiancheng is the most revered, and the Crown Prince of Tiancheng is exceptionally noble. Our Princess Wen Yi is skilled in both literature and military tactics, standing out amongst all princesses of the various countries. Such a couple should be celebrated by all heavens!” Amidst unceasing compliments, Ye Yiheng did not object, and Baili Wenyi showed no coy demeanor, the dignified manner of the two further extracted praises from everyone. Seeing that they truly matched, equally ruthless and deep in their thoughts, Leng Yu Yan lowered her eyes. Baili Zhengrong turned a deaf ear to the flattering praise Ye Yiheng and Baili Wenyi were receiving from others. Knowing that the Commandery Princess was displeased at the moment, and since she was displeased, he decided to do what he could. So, he washed his hands in a porcelain bowl and then slowly peeled some shrimp, quickly preparing a small plate of shrimp meat. He moved the plate in front of Leng Yu Yan, smiling cleverly, “Sister, please eat.” Leng Yu Yan nodded, picked up a piece of shrimp with her chopsticks, and slowly chewed and ate it. Listening to those ministers complimenting and congratulating Ye Yiheng and Baili Wenyi, a discomfort lurked in her heart. But reason also told her that the current situation was indeed good. With another woman by his side, he would not focus his attention on her, and her life would thus be spared. Thinking this, she returned a smile to Baili Zhengrong, took the public chopsticks, and served him some food, including the peeled shrimp that he had prepared, into his bowl. Baili Zhengrong smiled even more brightly, tasting the food she served. No matter what the dish was, it tasted sweet to him at heart. Ye Yiheng quietly surveyed the opposite side. Seeing Leng Yu Yan raising her eyes to watch the dance, he knew she might have seen him, so he moved a plate of food in front of Baili Wenyi. Baili Wenyi, flattered and joyful, said, “Thank you, Your Highness!” As she spoke and looked up, she saw her supposed brother had placed peeled shrimps into Leng Yu Yan’s plate… Baili Wenyi also peeled some shrimp, her gaze fixated on Leng Yu Yan across from her, and in a show of defiance, she moved the shrimp meat toward Ye Yiheng’s lips. Ye Yiheng looked at Leng Yu Yan indifferently, his thin lips parted slightly, as though he was about to take in the shrimp meat pinched in Baili Wenyi’s fingers. Leng Yu Yan hurriedly lowered her head, suddenly coughing violently. Baili Zhengrong quickly patted her back, his voice full of concern, “Are you choking?” In the past, she had also fed someone in the same way, and he often took in her fingers along with the food. Not only that, but he would sometimes playfully lick her palm. Thinking of this, Leng Yu Yan felt wholly uncomfortable, coughing even more violently, as if she were about to cough out her heart and lungs. Ye Yiheng’s brows furrowed tightly, and without any sympathy, he used his folding fan to push away Baili Wenyi’s arm, the shrimp quickly distancing from his lips.