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Even though Princess Anyu had heard such comments many times before, each time made her very happy, because she had outdone Princess Jiuyou, that countryside bumpkin.

She raised her handkerchief to cover her mouth and giggled in secret, "You mustn’t talk like that, she just came back from outside."

Shen Chuwei watched the group whispering among themselves, and she could still hear those who spoke louder; she glanced at the nearby pastries and fruits, walked over, and grabbed a slice of melon to take a bite.

Princess Anyu originally wanted to have a laugh at Princess Jiuyou’s expense but ended up watching her walk straight to the table, pick up the fruits, and start eating, one piece after another without a pause.

"Why isn’t she talking? Is she mute?"

"Maybe she feels inferior? Look at her, just standing there eating, not saying a single word."

"Why do I think she looks a bit stupid?"

While they were talking, Shen Chuwei finished all the nearby fruits and also ate three pastries.

Shen Chuwei thought to eat her fill and leave quickly.

Princess Anyu walked over with a group of young ladies and, seeing the peels of the eaten fruits, thought to herself that Chuwei really could eat...

She smiled and said, "Princess Jiuyou, don’t just focus on eating, have some wine."

"I’m not good with alcohol; it’s better if I stick to pastries," Shen Chuwei said with a smile, picking up another piece of pastry and taking a bite.

"Today is Princess Anyu’s birthday; how can you not drink?"

As everyone egged her on, a palace maid came over with wine and glasses.

Princess Anyu took the initiative to pour a glass of wine and handed it to Princess Jiuyou, saying with a smile, "Princess Jiuyou, our past was just a misunderstanding. Let this drink be a sign of burying the hatchet."

Shen Chuwei looked at the wine before her and at Princess Anyu, who was pouring her a drink in front of so many people; wasn’t this forcing her to drink?

She asked with a puzzled face, "What misunderstanding is there between us? I don’t know about it?"

Princess Anyu didn’t expect Princess Jiuyou to play an unconventional card, asking her about the misunderstanding.

"There was a misunderstanding that you were not Princess Jiuyou. I can’t be blamed for being suspicious; Princess Jiuyou has been missing for nearly ten years, and we all thought something had happened to you, even the National Master thought so. You’re not upset, are you?"

"It’s your suspicion, why should I take it to heart? It’s not like I can eat it," Shen Chuwei said as she picked up a sweet cake and took a bite, eating with relish.

Princess Anyu’s face looked a bit displeased; no matter what she said, Princess Jiuyou was impenetrable, acting with an air of carelessness and thick-skinned.

Still eating continuously, as if the pastries had a great charm.

Indeed, she might be having a hard life outside, and these pastries might be something she had never tasted before, which would explain her gobbling them up.

The shrill voice of a eunuch came from outside: "The Crown Prince has arrived."

"The Crown Prince is here..."

The young ladies, hearing of the Crown Prince’s arrival, showed excited expressions, started primping themselves, and looked towards the Moon Cave Gate not far away.

Ye Yuxi, bearing birthday presents, entered boldly under the escort of guards and eunuchs.

"The Crown Prince is so handsome."

"Of course. The Crown Prince has a noble presence, with an extraordinary demeanor. How many people want to marry into the royalty."

"Naturally, with the position of Crown Princess still open, marrying the Crown Prince means a chance to become Crown Princess. Who wouldn’t want that?"

While speaking, the young ladies desperately pushed to the front, showcasing their most beautiful side, trying to catch the Crown Prince’s eye.