boyutpedia Chapter 312: Vigilance
Chapter 312: Vigilance
In the past, what she hated most was his arrogance, the way he manipulated the fate of others at will, always thought highly of himself, and forced everything around him to submit to the rules of the game he set.
This kind of arrogance might be intolerable or even offensive to others, but it always aroused a strange wave of emotions in her - she was unwilling but had to admit that he was indeed strong enough to do so without worrying about backlash.
Now facing the sudden indifference, the feeling of loss made her realize that in fact, she had always had a little admiration and even dependence on him in her heart, right?
He has been standing in a higher position than others since he was born and has never felt the feeling of being inferior to others. His arrogant attitude makes people feel dissatisfied.
But at this moment, when he saw the Song family members who had been obedient to him but now chose to keep a certain distance or even openly express their alienation, it was as if he had suddenly fallen from the clouds to the ground. His previously lofty image instantly became less dazzling, and was replaced by loneliness and helplessness.
Although he still appears calm on the surface, judging from the subtle sadness that occasionally flashes deep in his eyes, he may be under tremendous pressure at this moment.
Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, he thought she was frightened by the sudden change. Although he raised a faint smile to try to comfort her, he couldn't hide the ups and downs in his heart.
"Don't be afraid. No matter what happens, as long as I'm here, no one can hurt you."
Gently holding each other's cold fingers, while giving warmth, we also hope to pass on strength and courage to each other. After all, the road ahead is full of unknowns.
She raised her head and met his rare pair of gentle, ink-black eyes, which seemed to be able to see into all the hidden corners deep in his soul and made her unable to look away; at that moment, it seemed as if even the breath flowing in the air was endowed with a bit of softness and tranquility, but soon this beauty was broken by the bitterness that welled up in her heart, so she hurriedly looked away, not daring to let herself immerse herself in the illusion he created for too long.
After all, he belongs to a higher being, and in the current situation, even he himself is probably not sure whether he is still capable of continuing to protect the people around him?
This time the banquet was still held in the magnificent, splendid and famous Ninghui Hall, just like the previous ceremonies held in the palace.
At this moment and here, King Xuan has been officially crowned as the Crown Prince and is enjoying unprecedented honor and glory. Tonight is the first grand celebration hosted by the new Crown Prince. Countless dignitaries are vying to take this opportunity to get closer to each other and consolidate their own status.
"His Royal Highness is truly loved by the Queen Mother and His Majesty! Personally presiding over such an important event is enough to demonstrate his outstanding leadership and the degree of trust he has gained."
"Yes, under the current circumstances, although His Majesty is ill and unable to govern the country personally, the presence of an excellent successor like the Crown Prince at the center ensures a smooth transition of power and gradually restores the confidence of the people."
"That's right, since the selection of the crown prince, our country has finally ushered in a rare period of stability. I believe that in the days to come, under the leadership of a wise leader, our Western Zhou will surely be able to regain its former glory and reappear its former prosperity!"
Faced with the unanimous praise from the guests, the prince himself acted very proud and was obviously very satisfied with his current situation.
Just as everyone was talking and laughing, a voice suddenly came from outside the door: "The Prime Minister has arrived! There is also a young master accompanying him--"
As soon as the words fell, there was a slight commotion, because all the officials in the court understood what had happened during this period: since King Xuan became the Crown Prince, the Song family, who was once one of the main supporters, suddenly announced that they would resign from their official positions and return to the countryside to live in seclusion and recuperate, which surprised everyone.
Theoretically speaking, if things develop according to normal logic, as King Xuan's power grows, those who support him should also be able to get better promotion opportunities...
Unexpectedly, the result was completely the opposite?
Moreover, according to reliable sources, the Crown Prince's face would change drastically every time the young official was mentioned. This shows that there are many complicated grievances and disputes involved, and it is not as simple as the outside world imagines.
That's probably why everyone at the scene was so sensitive to this sudden news. Even the prince, who was originally chatting with others with a smile on his face, frowned unconsciously and fell into a state of confusion for a short time until he saw a figure slowly walking into the hall from the door, and then he suddenly reacted.
The latter was wearing an elegant blue-gray robe, which swayed gently with his steps, revealing an air of elegance.
The silver crown on his head tightly bound his hair, making him look neat and tidy.
There wasn't a trace of decadence on his face. Instead, he looked calm and composed, as if he was the biggest winner of the dinner. His confident attitude shocked everyone.
In an instant, King Xuan's expression changed drastically, as if the weather had changed suddenly, from contempt to horror.
As Jiang Xuejun witnessed all this happening, his brows furrowed and an inexplicable emotion rose from deep in his heart.
But her attention was soon drawn to the woman next to the other person - the woman was wearing a plain dress, simple but could not conceal her elegant temperament, her long black hair was simply tied up, only fixed with two exquisite jade hairpins, and although her makeup was very light, her extraordinary beauty still made it difficult to look away.
At this moment, her eyes became increasingly stern, and she seemed to be extremely distrustful and wary of everything around her.
My hands were unconsciously clasped together in the wide cuffs, and I didn't realize it until my nails were deeply embedded in the flesh of my palms.
Not long ago, this man who was once in desperate situation was said to be almost on the verge of death, but in just a few weeks, he fully recovered and regained his former spirit.
The change from being on the verge of death to being full of energy now makes it hard to believe that the person in front of you is the desperate patient who was once bedridden.
With the arrival of the two, the hall suddenly fell into silence. The guests had a myriad of thoughts in their minds but no one dared to speak.
Finally, King Xuan came back to his senses from his brief shock, and fixed his eyes full of resentment on Song Yanyi, saying in a cold tone: "How dare you come here?"
As the words fell, a layer of frost seemed to condense in the air.
However, in the face of such provocation, Song Yanyi simply raised his eyes and looked at him calmly. His deep eyes revealed an indescribable sharp light. "Since I have been summoned by His Highness, I will naturally come."
The answer was calm, but it gave people a sense of inviolability.
King Xuan gritted his teeth, burning with anger, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes: "You are really bold."