My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived-Chapter 49 - Against Whom Does the Eldest Princess Seek Revenge

Yan Lian’s guard told him that her name was “Nan Baihan.”

“Nan” is the royal surname of Nanduan Kingdom.

Three characters only differ by one letter, could this be too much of a coincidence?

But no matter how intently Yan Lin stared at her, Chu Baihan remained unaffected, never giving herself away.

Ever since Liu Shuxin sat down, her eyes hadn’t strayed from Yan Lin.

“He actually came.” She was delighted, her eyes slightly excited.

Even after five years, her heart was still fixed on him.

Especially now that his eyes had completely recovered and he had once again become the spirited favorite of heaven, how could she give up on him?

Hearing that the Emperor intended to arrange marriages for several Princes tonight, perhaps… her chance had come again.

Back then, Yan Lin rejected her because of Chu Baihan.

But now that wretched woman had been dead for six years, he should be able to see her virtues.

However, when she saw Yan Lin’s gaze continually resting on the veiled woman next to him, her face twisted instantly.

“Who is that woman?” she turned her head and asked her maid in a dark tone.

“Mi… Miss, to be seated in that position, she must be the Princess of Nanduan Kingdom,” the maid swallowed nervously and replied in a low voice.

The Princess of Nanduan Kingdom?

Upon hearing this, Liu Shuxin grew jealous.

This wretched woman, could she be here to compete with her for Yan Lin?

“The Emperor, the Empress, Empress Jiang, and Empress Qin… have arrived.”

At the entrance, the eunuch shouted at the top of his lungs.

Soon, a group of people appeared.

The Emperor at the forefront indeed looked familiar, but over these years, he had more white hair and seemed altogether more aged.

The Empress and several concubines by his side, however, were all well-maintained and radiant.

Empress Jiang?

Chu Baihan glanced at the still charming woman, a cold flash passing through her eyes.

Right, what about the Empress Dowager?

It was only then that Chu Baihan realized something was amiss.

In the vast Imperial Palace, only the Empress Dowager was kind to her.

So, she still hoped to see the Empress Dowager.

“Great-grandmother has been increasingly unwell these past few years, and now she avoids leaving the palace whenever possible.

If you miss her, you could always visit her yourself,” Yan Lin lifted his wine cup, took a sip, and spoke coldly.

Chu Baihan’s eyes flickered, Was he testing her?

Suppressing her emotions, she responded neither lightly nor heavily, “Is Prince Lin speaking of the Empress Dowager of Yan Country?

Since she is an elder, this Princess, as a guest, should indeed pay her a visit someday.”

Her response was impeccable, giving Yan Lin no chance to probe any further.

“This must be the Princess of Nanduan Kingdom, right?

Are you acclimating well to Yan Country?” the Empress had just taken her seat and spoke softly to Chu Baihan.

From her tone, one would think she had known Chu Baihan for many years without being informed.

Chu Baihan nodded slightly, “Thank you for your concern, Empress, all is well.”

“Crown Prince, the Princess is unfamiliar with this place, make sure you take good care of her on ordinary days.”

Then, the Empress turned again, her face stern as she instructed Yan Xiao.

“Yes, Mother.” Yan Xiao quickly responded.

Everyone fell silent; they all understood that the Empress was hoping the Princess of Nanduan Kingdom would become the Crown Princess Consort.

Indeed, the status of the Princess truly helped in stabilizing the position of the East Palace Master for the Crown Prince.

Jiang Consort noticed the Empress’ intentions as well.

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She scoffed coldly, then turned to Liu Shuxin and said, “Shuxin, I’ve been suffering from severe headaches these days.

When you have time, remember to come to Jiangxin Palace to perform acupuncture for me.

That Silver Purple Thirteen Needles technique you invented before is really effective.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Liu Shuxin nodded obediently.

Upon hearing this, the minds of those present stirred once more.

Does the attitude of Consort Jiang toward Miss Liu suggest that she prefers Miss Liu to become the new Princess Qianlin?

“I heard that the Silver Purple Thirteen Needles were left by Senior Yin Jiang; when did they become the creation of this lady?”

Chu Baihan slowly raised her head, her cold gaze sweeping across the crowd before settling on Consort Jiang’s.

Consort Jiang’s face stiffened.

A few days earlier when Liu Shuxin had come to the palace to administer her acupuncture, she found it extremely comforting and carelessly asked which acupuncture technique it was.

Liu Shuxin had answered “Yinjiang Thirteen Needles,” because she had never heard of it before, so she thought it was Liu Shuxin’s original creation.

She had mentioned it casually today as well.

She did not expect to be criticized by this barbarian of Nanduan Kingdom!

Seeing the poor complexion of Consort Jiang, Liu Shuxin quickly spoke up to help.

“Consort Jiang misspoke unintentionally; this acupuncture technique was learned by this subject, and it was created by Senior Yin Jiang.

Is the Princess also studied in medical skills?”

Her last statement held a trace of probing.

“I’ve looked through a few medical texts, and I’ve heard that the former Princess Qianlin of Yan Country was skilled in Silver Purple Thirteen Needles.

Unexpectedly, the daughter of a great minister from Yan Country also knows it; truly, Yan Country is abundant with talent,” Chu Baihan said indifferently, playing with her fingers.

After she spoke, the entire hall fell into an eerie silence.

After all, no one had expected her to bring up someone who had been dead for six years.

Yan Lin’s hand tightened around his wine glass so harshly that it shattered, the blood flowing from his fingers unable to dissipate the heavy feelings in his heart.

“I was merely speaking offhand about a deceased person; there’s no need for everyone to tense up,” Chu Baihan said with a light laugh and a soft voice.

“By the way, I am quite curious about this acupuncture technique, if there is a chance later, could I possibly ask you to teach me a thing or two?” she continued, with a smile, supporting her cheek with one hand.

“You speak too highly, Princess.

Since it’s about exchanging medical skills, we should chat more about it another day,” Liu Shuxin suppressed the envy in her heart and replied submissively.

“I did not anticipate that the Princess from Nanduan Kingdom was not only accomplished in literature and martial arts but also in medical skills,” the Emperor finally spoke, his voice carrying a hint of amazement.

“The Emperor flatters me,” replied Chu Baihan, nodding lightly.

“I have not yet asked the Princess for her name…”

“Responding to the Emperor, my name is Nan Baihan, a name my father gave me,” said Chu Baihan, quickly following up on his words.

Upon her words, many teacups in the room shook and dropped to the floor.

The way they looked at her was as if they had seen a ghost.

“Is there something inappropriate with my name that makes everyone look so odd?” Chu Baihan inquired curiously, raising an eyebrow.

The faces of the Chu Family members, as well as Liu Shuxin’s, shifted colors too.

They quickly lifted their heads and stared intently at Chu Baihan, and the more they stared…

the more familiar she appeared.

The Empress reacted quickest; she coughed lightly and then swiftly changed the subject: “Since tonight is a banquet, let us not be so restrained.

Is there any lady from a prominent family who wishes to perform?

There will be generous rewards from this palace.”