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Chapter 398 Request to Marry Her
Emperor Changlong walked at the head of the procession, with Shen Pei and Prime Minister Yan accompanying him.
Shen Xuan and Shen Xuan lagged behind by one step.
The rest of the court officials followed behind.
When Consort De saw Emperor Changlong approaching, she quickly rose and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I greet you."
"Consort De, what are you doing?" Emperor Changlong asked.
"I see that spring is in full bloom, so I invite everyone to come to the palace to enjoy the spring scenery and have some fun."
Consort De asked Emperor Changlong, "Your Majesty, have I disturbed you? I will have them leave immediately."
"It's alright, my beloved consort is right. Spring is in full bloom, let's not waste this beautiful season. You may continue." Emperor Changlong said in a calm tone.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Consort De's face lit up with joy.
Emperor Changlong stopped and continued watching, showing no intention of leaving. Consort De quickly ordered the palace servants to bring over tables and chairs, and in an instant, the place became lively.
At this moment, Dong Yingying had finished her dance. She stepped forward and bowed to Emperor Changlong and Consort De, saying, "This humble woman greets Your Majesty."
She then said to Consort De, "Your Highness, I have finished my dance. Please give me your guidance."
"Miss Dong's dance is graceful and excellent." With Emperor Changlong present, Consort De's smile became even more generous and appropriate.
Dong Yingying's expression brightened with joy. "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."
As she bowed her head in joy, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally drifted to the side of Emperor Changlong, where Shen Pei was sitting.
Shen Pei was completely unaware of this; his eyes were fixed on Song Siyao. Seeing her eating earnestly, her adorable appearance was imprinted on his heart, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.
His rocking motion always stirred his heart countless times.
Song Siyao appeared to be focused on eating, but in reality, she was observing the actions of everyone around her.
Dong Yingying's little scheme did not escape her notice, but she pretended not to know.
Consort De also looked at Song Siyao, and seeing that she had no reaction, she couldn't help but sneer inwardly, thinking: Fool, all you care about is eating! Heh, that's fine too.
She withdrew her gaze and continued to look at the young ladies from noble families, "Girls, let's continue the performance, starting with Miss Lin, and then come up one by one to perform."
She changed her strategy, letting everyone take the stage to perform, hoping to keep Emperor Changlong there a little longer.
When Lin Nan heard Consort De call her name, she was reluctant to go on stage, but she could not disobey Consort De's order, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go.
She casually played a tune and that was it.
After Lin Nan came Qin Yun Chu.
Qin Yun Chu no longer resists, because Yan Wei is there.
After parting ways with Yan Wei last time, she and Yan Wei would occasionally run into each other, always at the Crown Prince's residence.
Yan Wei went to see Song Siyao, and she wanted to see Yan Wei, so she also went to the Crown Prince's residence.
"Miss Qin, what talent did you perform?" Consort De looked at Qin Yun Chu with a gentle smile.
"Your Highness, I will dance." Qin Yun Chu was dignified and poised.
"Alright, please begin your performance." As soon as Consort De finished speaking, the music started, and Qin Yun Chu danced in the wind, keeping time with the music.
She danced "Love's Intoxication".
The song of longing intoxicates not only Qin Yun Chu herself, but also those around her.
The spontaneous applause from the audience was the best affirmation of her dancing skills.
A fine sheen of sweat glistened on her forehead, making her look like a lotus emerging from the water, breathtakingly beautiful.
Her gaze pierced through the crowd and precisely found Yan Wei.
Yan Wei was different from the others; there was no amazement in his eyes.
A hint of melancholy flashed in Qin Yun Chu's eyes, and she quickly looked away.
"Miss Qin's dance is stunning; it truly makes me look at her in a new light," Consort De said with a smile.
"Thank you for your praise, Consort De." Qin Yun Chu said in a calm tone, bowed, and withdrew.
The next woman then took the stage.
Soon, all ten or so women had finished their performance.
"Alright, you all continue playing. I'm leaving." Emperor Changlong stood up and left.
"Father, I have a wish, and I humbly request that you grant it." Shen Xuan suddenly knelt before Emperor Changlong, his face full of earnestness.
"What is your wish?" Emperor Changlong asked.
"Your Majesty, I have long admired Miss Qin Yun Chu and wish to marry her. I beg you to grant us this marriage." Shen Xuan bowed slightly, glancing at Qin Yun Chu out of the corner of his eye.