As a newly married queen, Sheng Nuan was naturally the protagonist of the banquet. When she entered the banquet hall with Stephen on her arm, she saw a handsome young man with blond hair sitting closest to her.
It was Snow who almost hit her just now.
Snow kept looking at the door, but when the emperor and queen came in, he immediately looked away.
Sheng Nuan's eyes fell on where Snow was sitting, and she raised her eyebrows without any trace.
The position that should have been the heir to the throne, Yingxue, is now occupied by Stephen's nephew Snow, and everyone, including Snow, takes it for granted.
Yingxue was sitting in an inconspicuous place.
Sheng Nuan took Stephen's arm over and sat in the center with Stephen. As soon as she sat down, she smiled and waved to Yingxue.
"Your Highness Yingxue, come here and sit next to your mother."
Emperor Stephen raised his eyebrows slightly. Snow next to him stiffened, gritting his teeth angrily and staring at Yingxue. The nobles around him began to secretly exchange glances and whisper to each other.
"I heard that Queen Ivy is very kind to His Highness Yingxue. It seems to be true."
"Yes, Queen Ivy is really a gentle and kind person..."
"It's just that she doesn't seem to understand that Viscount Snow is the person she should be close to."
Amid all the discussions and sights, Yingxue stood up meekly and walked quietly to Sheng Nuan... Snow was still sitting there, and Sheng Nuan frowned: "Viscount Snow, didn't you hear what I said?"
Snow was inexplicably stiff when the voice called out his name, and then he had to stand up. His face turned red and he gritted his teeth angrily and glared at Yingxue. Without saying a word, he sat down at the seat in front of Yingxue.
Yingxue meekly sat next to Sheng Nuan.
After that, Sheng Nuan always asked Sophie to take care of Yingxue next to her, as if she were the most gentle and kind elder... even though she was only three years older than His Highness Yingxue.
The atmosphere of the banquet was harmonious, but just as the banquet was coming to an end, Snow suddenly stood up and saluted Sheng Nuan and Stephen.
"Your Majesty, Queen, please allow me to perform fencing to Your Majesty Yingxue to entertain Your Majesty and the Queen..."
Sheng Nuan realized that she had been humiliated in front of everyone. This young man, who was one year older than Yingxue and had always been a star among the stars, was not willing to be embarrassed and wanted to make a comeback.
She asked the two to change seats in compliance with the requirements of the original plot, but Snow's challenge did not occur in the plot.
Sheng Nuan asked the customer service: "What's going on?"
The customer service coughed: "Host, it's probably a butterfly flapping its wings... Don't pay too much attention, just let nature take its course and act accordingly."
Sheng Nuan hummed and said nothing. Next to him, Stephen smiled: "Okay, you are allowed to join in the fun."
Soon someone brought swords and protective gear, and two young men stood opposite each other, one was brave and the other was beautiful, both very eye-catching.
It was also at this time that everyone discovered that Yingxue Highness, who was always silent and with his head lowered, had grown into such a noble young man at some point.
The decent uniform made him look like he had stepped out of a painting. Although he was pale and frail, his back was straight.
The next moment, the competition begins...
It can be seen that Snow has indeed worked hard to practice martial arts. The sword in his hand is very sharp, but Yingxue opposite him is obviously at a disadvantage.
He didn't have Snow's physique and pursed his lips in defense all the time.
Not long after, there was a clang sound, and the sword in Yingxue's hand was thrown away. On the opposite side, the tip of Snow's sword moved forward and slashed straight towards Yingxue's cheek.
If he hurt her face and neck, it would be a great humiliation for Yingxue.
But at this moment, a silver light flashed.
A dagger flew over and missed Snow's sword. Snow was stunned, and turned around to look at Queen Ivy's half-smiling eyes.
The young man's heart beat heavily and he quickly put away his sword.
Emperor Stephen smiled: "It turns out that Ivy is so skilled."
Originally, Ivy was from a noble family who could ride horses and fence, so Sheng Nuan didn't have to worry about being suspected.
She missed Snow's sword with her dagger, she smiled at Stephen, and then said warmly: "Fencing is a brave but not violent sport, what do you think, Viscount Snow?"
At this time, Snow also realized that his behavior just now was not gentlemanly enough. He blushed a little and did not dare to look into those dark green eyes. He lowered his head and apologized: "It's my fault, Queen."
Sheng Nuan smiled again: "Viscount Snow is indeed as brave and upright as the rumors say."
The young man who was praised paused for a moment, his face turned even redder, and he couldn't help but look up at the gorgeous and beautiful young woman opposite.
Sheng Nuan looked at Yingxue again: "Knowing that he is weak, he is still not afraid to fight. Your Highness Yingxue is also a brave young man."
Snow's expression froze slightly and he curled his lips.
Yingxue, on the other hand, bowed her head meekly.
The nobles next to them quickly applauded after realizing it, and the place was full of joy again...
Everyone was laughing, and Emperor Stephen twitched his lips without any trace.
He knew what kind of woman he married. She was beautiful, but vain and hypocritical. What she was showing now was just to deceive others.
And his son.
The same blood flows in their bodies, and he knows his son's true face better than anyone else.
It's really interesting...
After the banquet, Sheng Nuan was supported by Sophie and went back to the bedroom.
To be on the safe side, she only took a sip of wine during the entire banquet, but she was still a little dizzy after returning to her bedroom.
After being taken care of by Sophie and several maids, she felt much more comfortable after changing into her nightgown. At this moment, the customer service reminded: "Host, Emperor Stephen is here."
Sheng Nuan woke up immediately with a jolt, and the first thing she did was to tighten the belt of her nightgown.
Although according to the original plot, Stephen did not touch the original owner for a long time, he still wanted to be on the safe side.
Immediately afterwards, Stephen walked in from outside.
Stephen's Adam's apple moved when he saw the beautiful appearance of the fair-skinned girl with loose flaxen curly hair wearing a nightgown.
But he knew that he couldn't really have her now, so he had to wait and wait.
He suppressed the impulse in his heart, walked to the opposite side of Sheng Nuan, and lifted a strand of her curly hair with a smile: "Ivy, you are so beautiful."
If it weren't for such stunning beauty, he wouldn't be willing to endure her vanity and stupidity.
Sheng Nuan felt a little chilly when Stephen lifted up a strand of hair and sniffed it.
Although this person is good-looking, she doesn't like the uncle type...
The customer service comforted her: "Yingxue will be here soon. The Dog Emperor won't do anything to you."
Sheng Nuan breathed a sigh of relief, but she didn't relax all the way, and her shoulders felt slightly cold... Stephen opened her nightgown with one finger without warning.
Although there is a skirt underneath, half of the shoulders and back are directly exposed.
At this time, Yingxue walked in: "Father, are you looking for me?"
Before Yingxue finished speaking, he saw the fragrant scene opposite him. He immediately lowered his head, his eyes full of disgust and disgust.
I wished I could turn around and leave immediately, but I had to stand there respectfully.
Sheng Nuan took the opportunity to pull up her nightgown: "Your Majesty, there is someone else."
Stephen chuckled, touched her hair, and whispered: "It seems I can't stay with you today... Ivy, I really can't wait to spend the night with you."
Sheng Nuan resisted and did not kick the person out.
Greasy middle-aged man!
After saying that, Stephen calmly said to Yingxue: "Come with me."
The father and son walked out, and the smile on Sheng Nuan's face disappeared instantly, and Leng snorted and climbed onto the bed.
Outside, Stephen walked forward, Yingxue following him.
In fact, he deliberately called Yingxue at this time.
Stephen knew that Ivy wanted to become a real couple with him and give birth to an heir to the kingdom.
Before I was married, I tried to seduce him several times to sleep with him but failed.
Now I finally got my wish to marry him...but on my wedding night I stayed alone in an empty room.
Tonight he was finally willing to get close, but was interrupted by Yingxue, interrupting her dream of sleeping with him and even conceiving a new heir.
She must have regarded his son as a thorn in her side...Stephen wanted to see how long that hypocritical woman could keep pretending.
He even wanted to see what kind of true face this son, who always pretended to look harmless, would reveal when he was forced into a desperate situation.
"In two days of hunting, Snow will challenge you, Yingxue, I hope you won't disappoint your father."
Yingxue lowered her eyes and said meekly: "Father, I am no match for him."
Stephen smiled: "No, you may not understand, Yingxue, I don't care about this."
After saying that, he threw Yingxue where he was and turned around to leave.
The footsteps moved away, and the young man slowly raised his eyes, looking at the back of his biological father, his eyes filled with ice...
