Shen Yichen didn't know that Cheng Guogong had set his sights on him, let alone the doubts in his heart.

If Shen Yichen knew, the answer to this question would actually be very simple.

That is, the choice in the past was given by charity, but now, it is Shen Yichen who fights for it on his own!

On the inner courtyard students' side, when Chen Qingtong appeared with Shen Yichen, they also attracted everyone's attention. However, compared to Cheng Guogong's sharp speculation, these people looked at Shen Yichen with more contempt and disdain. .

"Qingtong, why did you bring a student from another school to the family dinner today?"

A student wearing a Huali t-shirt asked in a disdainful tone. He also emphasized the word "schoolboy", insinuating that Shen Yichen failed to pass the college examination and was not even considered a student. He was just a junior. Schoolchildren entering school.

"Zhu Yuqing, you have nothing to do with it."

Chen Qingtong naturally heard the contempt in the other party's tone, so he responded coldly.

"I am a member of the Zhu family, so of course I can take charge of it. Non-clan members and inner courtyard students are not allowed to attend today's family banquet. Shen Yichen does not have this qualification."

After saying that, he set his sights on Shen Yichen, wanting to see how this maid would be embarrassed when she gave birth to a son.

Facing the provocative gaze, Shen Yichen was as calm as water, not feeling ashamed at all when he sneaked in and was caught. In his mind, he remembered who this Zhu Qingyu was. His grandfather was a brother of the first generation Cheng Guogong Zhu Neng, and he could barely be considered himself. 's cousin.

However, due to his identity, Shen Yichen did not have much interaction with these Zhu family members, and he only met Zhu Qingyu a few times and knew each other by name.

It stands to reason that there is no grudge between the two parties. Why would this kid come out to cause trouble for me? The food at the banquet is not his food.

"Shen Yichen is also from the lineage of Cheng Guogong, why is he not qualified to participate!"

Shen Yichen did not respond, and Chen Qingtong was so angry that she stood up and argued for him. In terms of blood relationship, Zhu Qingyu was far inferior to Shen Yichen, so he had the nerve to use his status as a clan member of the Zhu family to control him?

"If you are not included in the genealogy, you are not considered a clan relative."

A cold voice came from behind Zhu Qingyu. In an instant, the inner courtyard students who had been watching the excitement made way for them, and they all said in unison: "Second Young Master."

Second son?

Hearing this title, Shen Yichen's eyes met with those of the visitor. There was only one person who could be called the second son in Chengguo Palace, and he was Zhu Yong's second son Zhu Ji.

If Zhu Yuqing said this, Chen Qingtong would definitely argue. But when Zhu Ji said it, Chen Qingtong opened his mouth and didn't know how to argue for a moment.

But at this moment, a playful smile appeared on the corner of Shen Yichen's mouth. He had previously wondered why Zhu Qingyu would cause trouble for him when he was full and had nothing to do. Now when Zhu Ji appeared, everything made sense.

Because in Shen Yichen's limited childhood memory, the initiator of the bullying he suffered as a child was basically the second son Zhu Ji!

As for why he bullied himself, the reason was actually very simple, because Zhu Ji's mother Lin was not the direct wife of Duke Cheng Guo, but the concubine of Hou Na.

What's even more unfortunate is that back then, his mother, Mrs. Shen, was assigned to be a maid in Mrs. Lin's yard!

The maid came to power and had the child of Duke Cheng. From the initial relationship of master and servant, it turned into a "competitor". Regardless of the reasons for the process, in fact, she had become an imaginary enemy of competition. Naturally, Zhu Ji became the master through words and deeds. Full of hostility.

Unexpectedly, after not seeing each other for so many years, everything is still the same.

"Shen Yichen, this is not the place you should be. You should leave consciously."

Zhu Ji looked at the playful smile on Shen Yichen's lips and suddenly felt very unhappy. When this kid saw him back then, he would dodge like a mouse seeing a cat. Can he still laugh today?

"I think you have some misunderstanding about my identity?"

"If you don't know clearly, I might as well tell you that I went to the banquet today not as a clan member or as a student in an outer courtyard school, but as a visit in the name of the Taining Marquis Mansion."

After finishing speaking, Shen Yichen took a step forward, stood in front of Zhu Ji and said solemnly: "Thank you behind closed doors and let the guests of Taining Hou Mansion go out. You, Zhu Ji, don't seem to be qualified."

No matter how miserable and humble Shen Yichen was before, that is all in the past. Now Shen Yichen will never continue to cowardly escape!

Even the momentum erupted from Shen Yichen's approach made Zhu Ji tremble slightly, and he couldn't help but want to step back. Fortunately, the whole movement was not obvious, otherwise he would have been easily forced back by Shen Yichen's step. I'm afraid I'll lose face.

"That's right, Shen Yichen went to the banquet with me in the name of Taining Houfu. Unless Uncle Zhu refuses, no one can let him out!"

Chen Qingtong also realized at this moment that he had invited Shen Yichen to attend the banquet, so he was nominally representing the Taining Marquis Mansion, not the Zhu family or the students from other colleges.

If you want to expel a guest, you must ask Duke Cheng to speak in person, otherwise no one can replace him. But the problem is that it is absolutely impossible for Duke Cheng to care about this kind of thing, so Shen Yichen's participation today was fair and aboveboard!

With the blessing of the Taining Hou Mansion, the expressions of the inner courtyard students watching the excitement were very exciting. They never thought that they could find another way like this.

Zhu Ji's expression became more and more gloomy. On the one hand, it was Chen Qingtong's interference that prevented him from getting off the stage. On the other hand, more importantly, he knew in his heart just now that he was shocked by Shen Yichen's momentum for a moment.

It is simply a humiliation to be shocked by the birth of a son by a servant whom you have despised since childhood!

Just when the situation was at a stalemate, a young man who looked mature and steady came over and said to everyone present.

"The banquet will begin soon. All classmates, please take your seats first. There are many honorable ministers and ministers here today. Don't let anyone see the joke of the Chengguo Palace."

The appearance of this young man broke the stalemate and gave both sides a step down. Zhu Ji snorted coldly, glanced at Shen Yichen angrily, and then walked away.

The other inner courtyard students did not leave directly, but instead cupped their hands and said, "Young Master."

Just like the previous titles of the Second Young Master, the only one who can be called the First Young Master in the Chengguo Palace is the eldest son Zhu Yi.

Seeing Zhu Yi coming, a smile appeared on Chen Qingtong's face, and he saluted cordially: "Brother Yan Heng."

Yan Heng is Zhu Yi's cousin. He is a few years older than Zhu Ji and Shen Yichen. He is twenty-one this year. And compared to Zhu Ji's arrogance and domineering, Zhu Yi's character is honest, quiet and steady, which fits the standard of the eldest son. Chen Qingtong's relationship with him is also much better.

"Since everyone is here, why don't you join us?"

Zhu Yi looked at Shen Yichen and said something, without any special intention or any intimacy, just like greeting an ordinary guest.

"Well, thank you, eldest son."

Shen Yichen raised his hand and thanked him. In any case, Zhu Yi's appearance was a kind of rescue. In addition, his tone was very flat, and he couldn't feel any brotherhood in his heart.

Maybe the feeling of brotherly friend and brotherly respect is not suitable for the family of an emperor and a prince.
Chapter completed!