"Are you okay?"

"See you, Princess. I would like to thank you for your kindness in rescuing me just now."

Si Ning clenched the corner of his clothes with his right hand and said with a smile, "It's okay, it's just a little effort. You are also here to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet, right? Let's go in together."

Shen Miaomiao's eyes were as clear as a deer's, "Okay, thank you Princess Changle."

Naturally, Shen Miaomiao couldn't tell the difference between good intentions and bad intentions. She knew that Princess Changle did this to protect her.

Through a brief contact, Shen Miaomiao discovered that Princess Changle was really not as others said, she was really a very good person.

"Miaomiao? Your name is Miaomiao, right? Don't be so outspoken. I don't have many friends on weekdays. Just call me Aning." Si Ning said with a smile.

"Aning?" Shen Miaomiao hesitated when she spoke. She didn't expect Princess Changle to be so approachable.

It's nothing like the rumors.

Si Ning and Shen Miaomiao walked side by side towards Taoyuan.

As soon as you enter the peach garden, you will be greeted by bright, charming, enchanting peach blossoms.

The flower buds, which are as numerous as stars, sway in the spring breeze along with the branches. The breeze blows, but the peach blossoms are flying and falling, as if there is a pink rain.

As soon as we entered the peach forest, there was a palace maid standing respectfully to guide us.

Under the guidance of the palace maid, Si Ning and Shen Miaomiao walked into the Fangfei Hall deep in Taoyuan, which was specially responsible for hosting banquets.

As soon as they reached the place, the palace maid, who had already recognized Si Ning's identity, came up to him and took him to his seat.

Naturally, Shen Miaomiao's identity cannot sit with Si Ning.

Naturally, a palace maid came forward to guide her to where she should be.

Shen Miaomiao panicked and couldn't help but look at Si Ning.

Si Ning patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, I will protect you."

Hearing what she said, Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but relax. She nodded heavily towards Si Ning, and then followed the palace maid to the place she had arranged.

Si Ning's seat happened to be right next to Chu Jiajing. She came first and had already sat down.

Seeing Si Ning coming over, he couldn't help but snorted coldly.

Si Ning was too lazy to pay attention to her because his general was defeated.

If it weren't for Shen Miaomiao being bullied, she wouldn't have come here at all.

Si Ning came not too early, Fangfei Hall was already very lively, and almost everyone who was supposed to come had arrived.

There are many familiar and unfamiliar faces around.

Next to Mrs. Ming Guogong sat her daughter Mingshan, then Mrs. Lin Ge and her granddaughter Lin Tongyin.

There is also the British princess and her daughter Liu Yanke.

There were also many female relatives of courtiers, but Si Ning didn't have much of an impression on them.

Si Ning looked at the beautifully dressed ladies and looked away in boredom.

Not long after, the Queen and Concubine Ming arrived.

Si Ning stood up with everyone and blessed them together.

The queen spoke with a smile on her face, and then waved her hand to let the maid take the young ladies outside to enjoy the flowers.

Si Ning stood up as the crowd followed, then walked to Shen Miaomiao and walked out with her.

Chu Jiajing looked at the backs of the two of them leaving hand in hand, gritted her teeth angrily, and followed with a cold snort.

"Miaomiao, what is your father's position?" Si Ning asked, pretending not to know.

"Back to the princess, my daughter's father is the doctor of the capital's water supervisor."

"Why are you still calling me Princess? You have more points. Just call me Aning."

"A Ning." Shen Miaomiao couldn't resist Si Ning's familiarity.

Si Ning raised his lips and smiled, "That's right. You also know that I really don't have a good reputation in Beijing and I don't have many friends.

Will you be my friend?"

Hearing what Si Ning said, Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but be stunned, then waved her hands and said, "How could it be? It's an honor for me to be friends with Jun, no, with An Ning."

Si Ning smiled brightly when he heard this, "Then it's settled. Is Miaomiao also here today hoping to find a good husband?"

Hearing what Si Ning said, Shen Miaomiao's face turned red with embarrassment, "Aning, don't talk nonsense."

Then he explained, "I didn't mean that, I just came to go through the motions."

She knew that most of the men who came to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet today were from high-ranking families, and she was still self-aware.

Si Ning looked at the crowd in front of him, knowing that he would meet Qiao Ma by chance soon, and also knew that Li Su would appear soon.

But precisely because of this, she didn't want to step forward.

So Si Ning smiled and took Shen Miaomiao's arm, "In that case, then come with me and let's go over there and have a look."

As he spoke, Si Ning pulled Shen Miaomiao away from the large group and walked deeper into the peach forest.

Chu Jiajing noticed Si Ning's leaving figure and frowned slightly, "Jade, follow me and take a look."

"Yes." Jade followed carefully.

Si Ning didn't take a few steps before she noticed someone following them. She didn't need to guess who it was.

Si Ning's pace quickened a bit, pulling Shen Miaomiao to turn left and right in the peach forest, shaking off the tail behind him.

Shen Miaomiao noticed something from Si Ning's movements and followed her pace without saying a word.

"Okay, the tail behind you is gone." Si Ning glanced at the pavilion not far away, "There is a pavilion over there, let's go and sit there for a while."

"Okay." Shen Miaomiao said softly.

"Miaomiao, since your father is the doctor of the capital's water conservancy department, do you know anything about water conservancy?" Si Ning asked proactively.

Although there are still two years until the Yellow River bursts its banks, the solution must be planned in advance.

Shen Miaomiao looked at Si Ning in surprise, "I know a thing or two."

Si Ning knew that these were her words of modesty, "Well, Miaomiao, you are really amazing. Unlike me, you can do nothing but eat, drink, have fun and get into trouble."

Si Ning's words were sincere, and Shen Miaomiao also saw the seriousness in her eyes.

"Aning, don't say that, it means others don't understand you."

Although she and An Ning had just met, she knew that An Ning was not who he was in the rumors.

Si Ning was still in a low mood. Hearing what she said, he couldn't help but smile, "That's what you said."

"When Miaomiao is free, can I invite you to the eldest princess's mansion? I want you to do me a favor."

"Of course."

…

During the conversation, Si Ning and Shen Miaomiao became more and more familiar with each other, and Shen Miaomiao was no longer as shy as she was at first, and became somewhat talkative.

Especially after Si Ning intentionally or unintentionally brought the topic to water conservancy, she could almost talk eloquently.

Si Ning was in a trance, as if he had seen Shen Miaomiao's appearance in his previous life.

"An Ning, what's wrong with you?" Shen Miaomiao noticed that Si Ning's mood became a little depressed.

"I'm fine. Sorry, I was a little distracted."

Shen Miaomiao waved her hand, "It's okay, it's okay."

Shen Miaomiao, who had become somewhat familiar with Si Ning, gradually revealed her true character.

She looked at Si Ning and said, "An Ning, the biggest gain I gained from entering the palace today is that I got to know you.

I know there are many rumors about it in Beijing, but those are all rumors.
Chapter completed!