The Reborn Noble Girl Is Hard To Find

Chapter 31 : Shared Troubles

Han Yan's body stiffened and she immediately lowered her head, praying in her heart that Prince Xuan Qing did not recognize her and that it was just her eyes playing tricks on her.

The Emperor's smiling voice came to her ears: "General Cheng, now that you have made great contributions in repelling the enemy, severely damaging the Western Rong, and enhancing the prestige of our country, you really deserve a generous reward. I will give you 10,000 taels of gold, 3,000 acres of fertile land, 100 shops, and 50 mansions. If you want any other reward, just tell me and I will decide for you!"

This reward was indeed a bit surprising to everyone. Cheng Lei was only a young man, but he was already a general, and now he received so many rewards, which was really enviable.

However, the Emperor felt that General Cheng was a good friend of Fu Yun Xi and was loyal. Although he was a little young, he was a rare and brave general and would become an extraordinary talent in the future. However, he was still young and his official position could not be promoted; otherwise, the power in the court would be unbalanced.

As an Emperor, he had to plan everything. Although the reward just now sounded good, it was only some silver. As a military officer who had been fighting outside for many years, silver was the most useless. In order to compensate, he asked Cheng Lei if he wanted anything else.

Cheng Lei bowed respectfully and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "I thank the Emperor for his kindness. I dare not have any other thoughts."

The Emperor smiled with satisfaction and waved his hand, saying, "Well, you and Yun Xi can go sit at the table. The banquet is about to begin. My dear ministers, please have a few more drinks today."

The two people then retreated to the side of the table and sat in the first seat below the Emperor. On the right of General Cheng was Prince Wei, Wei Jing, who had a very grim look on his face at the moment. Looking at Cheng Lei sitting next to him with a smug look on his face, he snorted coldly.

The courtiers who supported Prince Wei also had ugly faces. Zhuang Shi Yang was one of them. His face was cold and he was even more indignant.

Cheng Lei was just a yellow-haired boy, but now he had become a favorite of the Emperor. In the future, Prince Xuan Qing would be even more proud, and his career would be smooth.

Zhuang Han Ming looked at his father's gloomy face, and he seemed to understand a little.

However, he was not close to his father, but he had infinite admiration and yearning for the great general Cheng Lei. Now his father asked him to study hard in the Imperial College all day, but who knew that he was not interested in this.

A real man should make achievements on the battlefield, that is what a real hero is. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at General Cheng. Seeing that he had a straight face and acted freely, with the righteousness of a soldier, he couldn't help but admire him even more.

Han Yan had not dared to look up since the beginning, and she felt very conflicted. She had thought that the person in the plum blossoms forest was of noble status, so she guessed which prince it was.

But she never expected that it was Prince Xuan Qing. Now it was good. Everyone knew that Prince Xuan Qing and the Emperor had a deep brotherly relationship. Then she had entered a place she shouldn't have entered, and seen something she shouldn't have seen. It was related to the royal secrets, so Prince Xuan Qing would naturally stand on the side of the Emperor. She was afraid that she was in danger!

Then she thought she was lucky before. If she couldn't escape, she could beg him. Maybe he would be soft-hearted because she was a young girl. But now, the Prince Xuan Qing was a gay, and he hated women. She even did that disrespectful thing to him. Now Han Yan felt overwhelmed, and for the first time after her rebirth, she felt at a loss.

If she had known that the man was Prince Xuan Qing, she would rather be discovered than dare to do such a thing!

She was annoyed and worried for a moment. Deng Chan, who was standing beside her, saw her like this and felt a little moved. She whispered, "Are you really interested in that guy? Just take a look. With his status, people like us would never dare to dream of him."

Prince Xuan Qing held great power in the court and was also an outstanding person. Not to mention that she was only the legitimate daughter of a third-rank minister.

Han Yan shook her head: "How could I not know? Don't tease me, but I think you and General Cheng are a good match, and your family backgrounds are similar, so why not..."

Deng Chan blushed: "Stop teasing me." Her eyes were full of girlish cuteness.

Han Yan's heart was moved. In the last life, Deng Chan married a bureaucrat in the Hanlin Academy, but ended up dying young. In this life, can she help her change this fate? Deng Chan obviously has feelings for General Cheng, and the two families are well matched.

Han Yan just looked at Cheng Lei, who acted uprightly and should be a good-tempered person. In this life, there is still one year before Deng Shang Shu is demoted. What can she change?

Deng Chan pushed her as she was lost in thought: "Why are you daydreaming? Try these dishes. The chefs in the palace really make something extraordinary."

Han Yan then put aside her thoughts, picked up the chopsticks and tasted the cake. She immediately tasted the fragrance and couldn't help but smile.

"I think it's good, right?" Deng Chan saw Han Yan smile and handed her a crystal lotus seed jade bead cake. It was sprinkled with crystal clear sesame seeds, had a rich aroma and a lovely shape. Han Yan couldn't help but feel happy when she saw it.

Then she heard a disdainful snort from the side: "With such a greedy look, someone who doesn't know would think she is a servant of some family. What a smile! It's true that one's upbringing depends on one's status!"

Han Yan was startled, and saw Li Jia Qi sitting aside, with the corner of her mouth raised in mockery, staring at her with disdain.

The seats for male and female relatives were clearly divided. The ladies sat separately from the men, and the officials and children also sat separately. The ladies did not sit like the male relatives but mostly sat together close to each other.

Han Yan hadn't been in contact with the ladies outside since her mother fell ill, so naturally she had no friends. Only Deng Chan sat beside her, and the ladies at this table seemed to have the highest status. When Han Yan was embarrassed before, the ladies also agreed and did not blame. At this moment, when she said this, the other ladies in the boudoir all looked over here, with contemptuous eyes.

It is human nature to kick someone when she is down. Moreover, Li Jia Qi is the daughter of the Right Prime Minister, so even if Han Yan is right, she will be said to be wrong by these rich girls.

But Zhuang Yu Shan said timidly: "Miss Li, don't say that. Sister Yan'er is still young. It is a rare opportunity for her to be able to attend the banquet with everyone. Maybe she is too happy."

On the surface, these words seemed to be meant to help her out, but in reality, they were saying that Han Yan was relying on her young age to be unruly, and that she rarely had such opportunities in her daily life, so she was really out of favor.

With such a hint, does it mean that Zhuang Han Yan is a fool?

Li Jia Qi was very happy, and her eyes became more and more provocative as she stared at Han Yan.

Han Yan said nothing, but just looked at Zhuang Yu Shan quietly, with a smile on her face and no fluctuation in her expression. Deng Chan wanted to speak for her, but seeing Han Yan's expression, she stopped talking and just sat aside to watch the show.