‘Femme fatale’ was now sitting by the pavilion, well-behaved. Because there was wind by the window, he didn’t take off his cloak or his hat.
The moment Zhan Lue left, Xian Sheng felt much more relaxed. Zhan Yin was giggling and talking in his ears. Xian Sheng smiled in response, finishing the melon seeds Zhan Lue peeled for him. Then, he started peeling it himself.
Seeing this, Zhan Yin actively started peeling melon seeds with him, placing it on the plate. She tried to kiss up, “Sister-in-law, eat slowly. I’ll help you peel it.”
How could Xian Sheng accept this treatment? Therefore, he shifted the topic, “Qing Rong isn’t with you today?”
“She’s with my royal grandmother.” Zhan Yin found this strange. “Does sister-in-law want to meet her? I’ll have someone call her over.”
“It’s okay. I just heard that the three of you guys are always together. That’s why I was a bit curious when I didn’t see her.”
Zhan Jin coughed.
Zhan Yin moved back and glanced at Xian Sheng as though saying: don’t I treat you very well? Xian Sheng laughed and said, “His Highness is handsome and noble. It’s normal for him to have admirers.”
Zhan Yin felt bad as she saw him wearing a peaceful expression. Zhan Jin couldn’t help but take a few more looks. She got up and sat next to the place Zhan Lue had sat before. Xian Sheng sat next to Zhan Yin and Zhan Jin. “Is sister-in-law used to living in the capital now?”
Xian Sheng couldn’t help but look at her. He felt something strange towards Zhan Jin. “It’s fine as long as I don’t leave the room. Though, I’m a bit eager for spring to come.”
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Zhan Jin said gently, “Spring in the North is also a bit cold. You won’t feel the weather turning warm until at least in April.”
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Zhan Yin also nodded fiercely on the side. Xian Sheng thought this was rare. He glanced at her, but also felt a bit eager. “If His Highness allows me, I’ll go.”
“As long as sister-in-law acts cute, won’t the elder brother just surrender to you?” She gave Xian Sheng a look. She didn’t wear a pampered expression, rather acted quite handsome and straightforward. He looked at Zhan Yin only to see her covering her mouth and secretly laughing.
He suddenly felt something threatening to burst from his heart. It was small details, but because he personally experienced it before, he noticed it at first sight.
He took a few more looks at Zhan Jin, pursing his lips. “You know martial arts?”
“The royal family in the Jin Country all know martial arts.” She picked up the teacup sitting on the stove and poured a cup of warm water for Xian Sheng. “It’s about to begin.”
Applause erupted and Zhan Yin eagerly ran to the window, hollering, “Zhan Hua! Zhan Hua!”
Zhan Hua seemed to be the Sixth Prince. Like Zhan Jin, he also needed to call Zhan Yin elder sister. Xian Sheng sipped tea before following over as well.
The young men on the ice were all agile. Although they were part of the royal family, they didn’t give in to each other. Each one was quick like lightning. There were marks on the ice from their ice skates. The common people cheered around the surrounding, and there were vendors surging in from time to time, trying to sell melon seeds, candied fruits, and other snacks. It was a bustling sight.
Xian Sheng kept his gaze fixated on the rink, excited. He controlled himself and clutched the window frame tightly.
Jiang Qin was still observing on the roof. Zhan Lue suddenly felt something wrong. “What is that?”
He glanced at it for a long time before he seemed to notice some long strips hiding under the ice. Each long strip seemed to be connecting to a certain point. However, the ice was too thick, so one could only see some faint black figures when they were standing high.
At the same time, Xian Sheng also noticed something was wrong. His gaze landed on the ice under the young men’s feet. Almost at the same time as Zhan Lue, he said, “Oh no!”
Jiang Qin had raised his bow and arrow towards the unknown place. Shockingly, he asked, “What’s the matter?”
Zhan Lue had already jumped down.
In the pavilion, Zhan Jin also looked at Xian Sheng. “What did you see?”
“There’s something under the ice.” Xian Sheng’s expression was tense. “It may possibly be explosives.”
Zhan yin was stunned. Xian Sheng already walked out. “I need to immediately go see His Majesty. The long strips under the ice should be empty. If my guess is right, there must be explosives hidden within.”
Zhan Jin followed along quickly, reminding, “There are lots of common people here. You need to take responsibility for your words.”
“I know.” Xian Sheng turned the corner and out the door when he encountered Qing Rong. She carried in a tray of fruits and said, “The empress had me bring it over for the Crown Princess to taste.”
“Many thanks.” He walked out when Qing Rong stopped him again. She asked strangely, “Crown Princess seems to be very nervous. What are you going to do?”
“I am requesting to see His Majesty.”
“Right now?” Qing Rong said, “We’re in the middle of the competition. His Majesty probably doesn’t have time to see you.”
Zhan Jin suddenly called out, “A-Yin.”
Zhan Yin ran out rapidly and took the tray of fruits. She said, “I want to see my empress mother. Get out of my way quickly.”
Qing Rong smiled. “I’m just worried that you guys will ruin His Majesty’s mood. What if you guys get punished?…”
Zhan Yin was unhappy. “Why are you so talkative?…”
Before she finished her words, they suddenly felt a rumbling on the pavilion coupled along with a huge boom. The three inch ice cracked and some pieces flew in the air, harming civilians in the process.
Countless tides erupted as a result. The water splashed everywhere and shrieks were paired along with the cracks. A huge hole on the pavilion had formed as a result of the explosion. Ice pieces pierced over and Zhan Jin immediately blocked it with her body, pushing Zhan Yin and Xian Sheng in the process too.
AHHH I wonder if Qing Rong has something to do with it?
What better way to get rid of a love rival than siding with an enemy force.
Thanks for the chapter <3
Uh oh. Hope all the innocents are all right.
Thanks for the great translation ♥️
‘long strips hiding under the nice’ Should be ICE, I guess.
That Qing Rong is a pest every time she appears.
Thanks for the chapter!
Fixed, thank you!
Ohhh nooo I hope everyone is fine
Oh woah. Xian Sheng pls be safe
Thank you for the chapter
“He suddenly felt something threatening to burst from his heart. It was small details, but because he personally experienced it before, he noticed it at first sight.”
What???
There were people on the ice rink 😱😨😰