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Chapter 201 It seems like they stole his woman.
Time flies, and the day of the banquet arrived in the blink of an eye.

Because of the treasure presentation segment, today's banquet is a luncheon, held in the most spacious imperial garden.

"wait me back."

Chu Jiang touched the little girl's delicate face, and when he turned around, the smile on his face had disappeared.

Judging from his menacing aura, he doesn't seem to be going to a banquet; he looks more like he's going to war.

The moment the man stepped out the door, the system eagerly popped up: [Will the male lead be in danger on this trip? Host, are you really not going to take care of him?]

Qin Su curled the corners of her lips slightly, replying with a half-smile, "What can I do about it?"

We don't know what's going on outside, but the defenses in the Eastern Palace have been noticeably strengthened in the past few days, with more people patrolling each day than before.

Eunuch Liu even caught several palace servants who were cheating and tricking others, gave them a beating, and sent them back to the Sinzheku (a place for palace servants to work in).

An invisible tension pervaded the entire Eastern Palace.

It's clear that the pressure from the people of southern Vietnam is considerable.

Today, the "Crown Prince" is attending a banquet, and Eunuch Liu has left with him.

Qin Su then asked another eunuch, Zhao, "How is that young lady from Linhua Palace?"

Qin Su at least held the title of "concubine" in the Eastern Palace, but that Miss Yu, who was personally brought back by the tyrant, had no official status or title in public.

It seems that apart from the people in the Eastern Palace, no one outside knows that this person exists.

Qin Su had heard from the palace servants a couple of days ago that she was ill and had closed her doors to visitors, so she asked Eunuch Liu about it.

That very night, the tyrant returned and summoned her, reiterating, "That woman has a special status; stay away from her."

Qin Su then realized that this Miss Yu was probably also related to Nan Yue, but he didn't know what that relationship was.

The system helped me search the novel and related history, but to no avail; it found no information about the other party.

Perhaps they are using a pseudonym?
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At this moment, the person Qin Su was curiously asking was dressed in a eunuch's python robe, standing quietly behind the Seventh Prince Chu Jiang, watching the Southern Yue princess not far away, who was dressed in Southern Yue attire, adorned with jade and crystal, which jingled as she walked.

The princess of Nanyue still wore a veil, and her unique and ethereal temperament attracted everyone's attention at the banquet as soon as she appeared.

Chu Jiang coldly stared at the Southern Yue princess, whose only visible feature was her alluring smiling eyes, as she walked along the palace path. He then heard a court official speak up, questioning her:

"Since the princess has come to pay tribute, why does she not show her true face? What is her intention in hiding like this? Does she look down on my Great Qi?"

They put a huge accusation on her, practically pointing a finger at her and calling her rude and offensive.

Princess Nanyue, however, seemed quite composed. Even when questioned in such a setting, she showed no fear, instead responding in a light and melodious voice:
“My lord, you have misunderstood me. I have come to Daqi for two reasons: first, to present gifts to the Emperor of Daqi on behalf of my father; and second, to select a suitable husband to be my consort. Before I set out, I made a grand vow: I will marry the first man who sees my face. So please forgive my rudeness, Your Majesty.”

As she spoke, she bowed to Emperor Wen, who was sitting on the main seat and wearing a dragon robe.

The minister seemed surprised by the other party's words and could only say, "Our Great Qi is a land of outstanding people and talents, and I believe that Your Highness will surely get what you wish for."

The princess of Nanyue also bowed to him.

If Qin Su were here, she would find that the other party's etiquette was exactly the same as Yu Feixian's actions that day.

"What, Seventh Brother, are you also interested in this number one beauty of Southern Yue?"

The Ninth Prince, who was standing nearby, had drunk some wine and was in an overly relaxed mood. Seeing that Chu Jiang was alright, he boldly came over to talk.

It wasn't until the man's sharp, piercing gaze swept over him that his cheek felt as if it had been struck hard by an invisible hand.

With a sudden realization, he sobered up instantly and finally understood who he had been talking to. He hurriedly apologized, "I was drunk, Seventh Brother, please forgive me. I'll punish myself with a drink." Before Chu Jiang could speak, he picked up the wine cup on the table and gulped it down.

Chu Jiang coldly shifted his gaze. Amidst the bustling palace banquet, he remained calm and composed, seemingly forever detached from the scene.
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The eunuch pouring the wine whispered a reminder: "Your Highness, Consort Lan has asked you to drink less wine. This is a palace banquet; please don't get drunk."

Murong Jing didn't speak. He picked up the wine he had just poured and drank it down in one gulp, like a cow drinking water. His dark, stubborn eyes were fixed on the direction of the Crown Prince, making people so frightened that they wanted to drag him away.

Murong Jing never expected that after only a few days of recuperating at home, his entire world would collapse when he came out again.

Sangsang entered the palace, got married, and became a concubine of the Crown Prince.

How could this be? How could this happen?
He questioned his mother about why she hadn't told him, but the Duchess slapped him hard across the face and retorted, "What good would it do to tell you? Are you going to fight the Crown Prince for him?"

Snatching people...

How could he possibly steal it?
And what gives them the right to rob?
Sangsang doesn't like him anymore...

The hand that wasn't holding the wine glass instinctively pressed against his chest.

The pain started here the moment I learned she was going to the palace.

It wasn't fatal, but the pain was relentless, as if someone was tearing his flesh apart, leaving him no peace.

Every night, those heart-wrenching images haunt me like a shadow.

He had forgotten how long it had been since he had a proper night's sleep, and he looked more than ten years older than he had been.

He didn't dare to take her away, nor did he dare to disturb her happiness; he simply...

He wanted to see her again, to ask her in person if she had ever liked him, just like in his dream.

If so, why do you suddenly dislike it?

The warm, fragrant wine slid down his throat once more, his eyes fixed on the man not far away—

Today, His Highness the Crown Prince is dressed in a bright yellow imperial robe. His appearance is unparalleled, and every move he makes is noble and elegant, fully displaying the demeanor of a member of the imperial family.

She has the same face as the Seventh Prince, but her refined and elegant temperament is completely different, making it impossible for anyone to mistake her for him.

Why did the Crown Prince want to marry Sang Sang?

Will he treat her well?

With her timid and weak nature, what should she do if someone in the palace bullies her?
Who will protect her?
The thin-walled wine glass in his hand made a cracking sound as he squeezed it, making one fear that he might break it.

Just then, all the sounds in the banquet hall fell silent. It turned out that the princess of Nanyue was speaking to His Majesty: "Xianyao, on behalf of her father, presents a gift to the Emperor of the Central Plains."

Emperor Wen smiled and nodded, indicating his agreement.

Princess Nanyue walked to one side of the palace road and clapped her hands.

Accompanied by a deep, resonant hum, the ground vibrated, and the wine glasses on the table rippled, as if a colossal creature was slowly approaching from afar.

Some people had already stood up in surprise.

It was the same Ninth Prince again, who had forgotten his past wounds and started talking to the person next to him: "I heard that this time, Nan Yue is offering trained elephants that can perform talents and five-colored parrots that can talk. Even their Holy Princess wants to marry into my Great Qi. It seems that they really want to submit to my Great Qi."

Chu Jiang, standing to the side, twitched the corners of his mouth, his smile cold and mocking.

Suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and he spoke: "Why is that man from the Duke of Jin's mansion staring at the Crown Prince? Does he want to assassinate the emperor?" His deep, mellow voice was filled with malice.