The two whispered to each other for a while. When Ye Tingyun returned, his eyes still flickered towards her from time to time.
Feng Yinwan had intended to ignore him, but his actions were too obvious. The corner of her forehead twitched, and she couldn't help but speak.
"Does Prince Yun have something to say?"
Unexpectedly, she spoke, Ye Tingyun stiffened and subconsciously glanced at Ye Tinglan.
"Ah, no... nothing! This prince has nothing to say!"
If he had nothing to say, why was he constantly glancing at her?
Feng Yinwan frowned, "Truly?"
This fellow hesitated and acted timidly, yet nodded readily.
"Naturally!"
Seeing this, Feng Yinwan's brow furrowed even tighter.
Something was wrong.
Ye Tingyun was usually like gunpowder, igniting even without a spark. How could he not have flown into a rage when she asked him two questions just now?
Had this fellow turned over a new leaf today?
Suspiciously, she turned her head to look at Ye Tinglan, who, with a darkened gaze, spoke to her.
"Let's go."
A hint of warmth seeped into his ink-like eyes, soft and gentle, yet inexplicably scorching.
Feng Yinwan paused for a moment, then turned her head away, "Mm."
After the grand ceremony, according to protocol, they had to pay respects to the Six Palaces.
They had already met the Empress Dowager, so there was no need to go to Shou Kang Palace. As Concubine Rong was Ye Tinglan's birth mother, they were to visit Chun Xi Palace first after leaving Yang Xin Hall.
But truthfully, Feng Yinwan had no good impression of Concubine Rong and Ye Ziyun.
This mother and daughter duo had instigated Yun Shu and Qin Rulian, respectively, and had caused her no small amount of trouble back then.
Furthermore, the events of yesterday had brought the Prince of Dingnan to the palace. Concubine Rong would have heard about it by now. Given her strong support for Yun Shu and Ye Tinglan's union, she likely wouldn't give Feng Yinwan an easy time today.
In summary, this visit was purely to invite trouble upon herself, yet she couldn't possibly refuse.
Sensing her reluctance, Ye Tinglan turned his gaze and looked at her wordlessly.
"Don't worry, with this prince here, no one will make things difficult for you."
What could Feng Yinwan do? She pressed her forehead and could only nod.
"Alright, let's go."
The situation unfolded exactly as she had predicted. From the moment she stepped into Chun Xi Palace, the palace maids and eunuchs alike gave her hostile looks.
For servants to be so insolent, it was clear they were acting under their master's orders.
Halfway there, Ye Tinglan's expression turned cold. He placed a hand around her forearm, and their steps halted.
"There's no need to go in. We'll go directly to Chang Le Palace."
Feng Yinwan's eyebrows rose slightly at this, but her body remained still. "We've come this far, why should we leave like this?"
Her reputation was secondary. If they left now, wouldn't the cold stares they just received be endured in vain?
She held grudges easily and had no habit of swallowing her pride.
Ye Tinglan glanced at her, hesitated for a moment, and then let her proceed inside.
The main hall door was tightly shut. As they approached, they were stopped. Lü Qin emerged from the side, as if she had been waiting specifically for them.
"Your Highness, you've come at an inconvenient time. Her Ladyship and the Princess are conversing inside and have ordered no one to disturb them."
She spoke to Ye Tinglan and bowed to him, completely disregarding Feng Yinwan as if she were air.
Feng Yinwan's lips curved into a slight smile; she didn't seem to mind much.
"This concubine has come specifically to pay her respects to Concubine Rong today. Her Ladyship refuses to see me?"
Lü Qin's gaze finally landed on Feng Yinwan, but there was no hint of respect. "Her Ladyship did not give such an order."
Oh, so it was intentional then~
What did Ye Tinglan just say? He wouldn't let anyone make things difficult for her?
Her eyelashes fluttered slightly as she turned her head, and Ye Tinglan's deep voice sounded.
"Enter immediately and announce that this prince has come with his consort to pay respects."
Lü Qin hadn't expected him to be so obedient to Feng Yinwan.
She paused slightly, then nodded again and turned to leave.
She had only intended to go through the motions, but as her fingertips barely touched the door, hands reached from behind and pushed the hall door open first.
In the next moment, Feng Yinwan's voice, close behind him, rang out.
"No need to trouble yourself. This consort and His Highness will enter ourselves."