Chapter 94: Chapter 90: The Tsundere Queen

On the second day after returning to the palace, Shen Jingxian had the Emperor and Empress bring Song Yan to the palace to recuperate from her injury.

The official reason was that Song Yan injured her leg saving her, so she was responsible, but in reality, Shen Jingxian didn’t want Song Yan to suffer bullying from the little “green tea” at home.

Protecting Song Yan was one reason, but another was that she wanted to continue altering the storyline.

In the original text, Song Yan’s revenge on Song Yun and Shen Ming was to make Shen Ming fall in love with her, then expose Shen Ming and Song Yun’s scandal, using the opportunity to break off the engagement and make Song Yun marry as a concubine.

In her past life, didn’t Song Yun always aspire to climb to the position of the main wife? Well, she intended to keep Song Yun as a concubine forever.

Furthermore, would Shen Ming still favor a concubine branded with such a disgraceful reputation like in her past life? The answer is naturally no.

Song Yun was tormented by Shen Ming for two years, until the fall of Yunyi Country, when Shen Ming met his real retribution.

Song Yan wanted Shen Ming to be her dog; if Shen Ming was willing, she would let him live.

Shen Ming pretended to agree, but was secretly planning to assassinate Song Yan, believing the fall of the country was inseparable from Song Yan, so he wanted her to bury with it.

Of course, Shen Ming didn’t succeed. Before his death, he even offered a wave of repentance, believing his disloyalty to Song Yan led to the fall of Yunyi Country. He was indeed a scumbag, but his loyalty and patriotism were also genuine.

When Shen Ming died, his eyes remained open.

But at least Song Yan had him buried with the already shattered old country.

This segment in the original text sparked significant controversy, with many readers feeling there was no need to forcibly cleanse the scumbag when he died; someone who couldn’t manage his small family, how could he possibly sacrifice for the greater national family.

Moreover, Shen Ming had always had a negative image, and suddenly giving him a positive trait left many readers feeling the heroine’s actions were excessive.

No matter how one seeks revenge, they shouldn’t gamble with the lives of the nation’s people.

The author’s response was that people are not simply black or white; good people can have an evil side, and evil people can also be loyal and righteous.

As for Shen Jingxian at present, there’s one more point: Shen Ming’s father, Prince Rong, genuinely has a good relationship with the Emperor.

It’s not a superficial brotherhood; it’s genuine brotherhood. If Shen Ming were to die, the Emperor would undoubtedly be saddened too.

Because of these reasons, although Shen Jingxian had a poor impression of Shen Ming, she didn’t intend to directly punish him like Song Yun.

It’s true she wants to change the story now, but she won’t help Shen Ming either.

Song Yan’s suffering was not something she experienced, but Shen Ming was indeed one of the direct culprits responsible for Song Yan’s death in her past life. She empathized a bit, thinking if she were in a situation with no support, needing to wholeheartedly trust someone, only to be betrayed and left to die by that person, would she hate them?

She would.

Therefore, she wouldn’t stop Song Yan from retaliating, but she wanted to change Song Yan’s means of revenge.

For example, calling Song Yan into the palace to discuss the commendable virtue of taking responsibility independently for one’s actions.

What we’re saying is, Shen Ming’s actions shouldn’t involve others, just punishing Shen Ming is enough; there’s no need to oppose the entire nation’s populace.

Considering she had just saved Song Yan, Shen Jingxian felt her advice to Song Yan would be heeded.

So Shen Jingxian brought Song Yan into the palace, not only taking good care of Song Yan with good food and drink, but also lounging on the deck chairs together at noon under the sun.

Ah, comfortable.

What Shen Jingxian didn’t know was that while she was sunbathing, Song Yan was watching her.

Fixing her large eyes on the Princess’s smooth profile, thinking about something unknown.

Just then, the Palace Attendant came to report, the Commandery Princess sought an audience.

Shen Jingxian opened her eyes, feeling a bit drained, as one wave hadn’t settled and another arose; while still strategizing about Shen Ming, Pan Jiaojiao had arrived.

In this Capital City, there was only one Commandery Princess, and that was Pan Jiaojiao.

Pan Jiaojiao was the daughter of a prince of different surname, conferred by the Emperor as the Commandery Princess, extremely honorable, and it wasn’t surprising she could freely enter and exit the Imperial Palace.

Previously, the relationship between Pan Jiaojiao and herself wasn’t good, so she never took the initiative to enter the palace.

Now, she didn’t know why she came over.

Shen Jingxian was a bit puzzled, but didn’t have Pan Jiaojiao stopped at the door, “Announce her.”

Finally, looking at Song Yan, she reminded, “Pan Jiaojiao can be harsh with her words, but she’s actually straightforward. I know there’s misunderstanding between you two, but it’s best to avoid conflict in the palace. Of course, if she’s insistent, I won’t let you be wronged.”

Song Yan couldn’t help but smile at Shen Jingxian’s words, despite being the older one, why is she always being protected by the Princess?

Whether it was in childhood or now.

“This humble girl understands.”

On the other side, standing outside the door of Yi Fen Palace, Pan Jiaojiao was also a bit nervous.

She knew she and the Princess weren’t on visiting terms, but upon hearing the Princess was kidnapped by thieves a few days ago, she was slightly worried.

Though the Princess was brought back last night, she still felt a lingering unease, prompting her visit to the palace today.

She wasn’t worried about the Princess; it’s just that the rabbit lantern she made last time was so exquisite she really liked it, so she came today to return the favor.

Squeezing the gift prepared in her hands, Pan Jiaojiao calmed down a bit.

Yes, as a Commandery Princess, visiting the injured Princess was perfectly normal, and besides, she hadn’t come empty-handed.

Thinking this way, when Pan Jiaojiao was led into Yi Fen Palace, she assumed her distinguished manner again.

Of course, this dignity only lasted for three seconds.

Because three seconds later, she saw Song Yan lying beside the Princess.

Pan Jiaojiao immediately got angry! What was Song Yan’s standing, a daughter of a declining Song Family.

And hers? A Commandery Princess, the sole daughter of Prince Jing! Why wasn’t she the one lying next to the Princess!

As soon as that thought appeared, Pan Jiaojiao felt something off; it’s not like she wanted to lie next to the Princess, she just thought Song Yan wasn’t worthy.

In her view, the Princess and she were on the same social level, even more noble than her. And someone like Song Yan, just a common minister’s daughter, should only skulk in their wake like a dog.

Why should a dog be on equal footing with humans!

Pan Jiaojiao was about to give Song Yan a lesson for not knowing her place, when Shen Jingxian, reclining on the chair, beckoned her with a wave, “Jiaojiao’s here, come lie down and enjoy the warm sun with us.”

Pan Jiaojiao then noticed there was an empty lounge chair next to Shen Jingxian, could it be reserved just for her?

She didn’t want to lie next to Song Yan.

But this lounge chair was beside the Princess, perhaps it wasn’t so hard to accept?

Also, the Princess’s natural tone, as if they were close confidantes.

Hmph, their relationship hadn’t reached that kind of level yet, but since the Princess extended goodwill, she wasn’t one to let the Imperial Family lose face.

Pan Jiaojiao saluted Shen Jingxian and presented her prepared gift, then laid down.

The three of them lay there, no one speaking, the atmosphere was quite awkward.

Shen Jingxian thought this wasn’t ideal, so she suggested having the dancers from the teaching hall come over to liven things up with a dance.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Pan Jiaojiao suddenly said, “Dance, I can do that too.”

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