StarCraft: The Extinction Commander is completely smitten.

Chapter 65 [065] By Any Means

Mu Xingyue gestured for Dongfang Qingluan to stand up, and said calmly, "You're too kind, Prime Minister. Please help Miss Qingluan to get up."

She glanced at Qu Wan'er, who was looking at her with great curiosity, and nodded slightly as a greeting.

When Right Chancellor Dongfang Yinxiao saw the Emperor staring at him with displeasure, he was startled and quickly took his leave with his wife and daughter: "Holy Mother, we have delayed your meal with the Emperor, the Commander, and the other beastmen. It is our fault."

"Please enjoy your meal. We would like to invite you to our home for a visit another day. Would you be so honored?"

He wiped his sweat frantically, but leaving abruptly would be disrespectful. He was conflicted and in a dilemma, so he could only find an excuse to strike up a conversation.

Xia Lanling rolled her eyes at the Right Prime Minister and said coldly, "I'm sorry, but for the next year, my little darling won't be able to visit other people's homes."

"She has things she wants to do, Right Chancellor, please proceed."

He acted as if he were the master of the house, directly refusing the Right Chancellor's invitation.

The Right Chancellor's face turned pale instantly. He quickly composed himself, determined to do whatever it took to help his daughter achieve her wish. He was determined to get close to the Holy Mother.

Only if his daughter gains the favor of the Holy Mother will, when choosing a husband in the future, those powerful males will be willing to settle for being his daughter's husband in order to have a connection with the Holy Mother.

"In that case, I have been presumptuous."

With a single glance from the Right Chancellor, he fell silent.

Instead, Dongfang Qingluan looked at the Holy Mother with adoration and smiled slightly: "Holy Mother, may I come to play with you?"

"If your flower shop opens, can I come and help?"

"Don't worry, I don't want a salary. I just really like flowers."

Her innocent gaze and pure smile are irresistible.

This caused Mu Xingyue to momentarily lose her composure, and she couldn't help but nod in agreement: "Of course, then it's settled."

It wasn't that 'Mu Xingyue' dared to make the decision on her own, but rather that Mu Xingyue, hiding in the shadows, directly told her to agree to Dongfang Qingluan's request through the earpiece.

Dongfang Qingluan was overjoyed, tears welling up in her eyes, her voice choked with emotion: "Thank you, Holy Female, I will definitely do my best."

Her smile was sweet, and her eyes were incredibly sincere.

Mu Xingyue nodded and smiled slightly: "Let me make this clear from the start, if I find out you're slacking off, I'll fire you."

She couldn't cause trouble for the person in question, but she also had to stick to the person's stance.

Dongfang Qingluan was overjoyed, her bright eyes brimming with gratitude: "Holy Lady, no, no, such a thing will never happen."

"Then it's settled then. Mother, Father, let's go, lest the Holy Consort regrets it later."

She playfully stuck out her tongue, winked, and quickly left, pulling along Right Chancellor Dongfang Yinxiao and her mother Qu Wan'er.

Pei Yi's originally handsome face was now slightly gloomy, as if shrouded in a dark cloud, making people hesitant to approach him.

His deep, pool-like eyes swept coldly over everyone, then he waved lightly to the waiter beside him, signaling him to hurry up and serve the food.

Before long, one delicious dish after another, with its perfect color, aroma, and taste, was served on the table in a continuous stream.

These dishes are exquisitely presented, and just looking at them makes your mouth water.

The table laden with delicious food instantly attracted the attention of all the guests present, eliciting wave after wave of cheers.

"Wow! This is such a feast!" "The Pei family is truly generous!"

The guests showered the guests with compliments, and Old Master Pei, sitting in the main seat, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the Pei family's thoughtful hospitality.

Upon hearing these words of praise, Old Master Pei became even more delighted, and the smile on his face grew even brighter.

Just then, Old Master Pei waved his hand and said generously, "Everyone, please enjoy yourselves to the fullest today. I have specially brought out all the fine wines that I have treasured for many years!"

"However, the quantity is limited, only one bottle per table."

After saying that, he glanced meaningfully at the table where the Emperor and the Holy Mother were.

Sure enough, when the waiter brought the wine to the Emperor and the Holy Mother's table, he placed two bottles directly on the table.

This blatant discrimination immediately drew the attention of the other guests, but they could only feel resentful and dared not speak out, continuing to utter those flattering words.

At this moment, Xia Lanling and Mu Xingyue, who were hiding in the shadows, saw everything.

The fawning and ingratiating voices kept reaching their ears, causing the two women to exchange glances, their hearts filled with contempt and disdain.

"Ah Ling! Something's wrong with this wine! Stop Ah Yi and the others from drinking any more!"

Mu Xingyue suddenly widened her eyes, staring intently at the group of people who had just finished serving the drinks and were about to leave. The unease that had been lingering in her heart surged up like a flood, instantly overwhelming her entire being.

At this moment, Xia Lanling held the person in his arms tightly, as if he was afraid that he would lose her if he let go.

He lowered his head slightly, brought his lips close to Mu Xingyue's ear, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "My darling, I'm afraid it's already too late..."

"They've already drunk the spiked liquor, and it's no use trying to stop them now."

After saying that, his brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep "川" shape, and his eyes were full of worry and frustration.

Who could have imagined that tonight's seemingly lively and joyous Pei family dinner would turn out like this?

It was clearly a carefully planned trap, a trap set in the dark!

What's even more perplexing is the unknown role the Pei family played in this conspiracy.

Are they the masterminds behind this?
Or were you used as a pawn by someone else?
Various questions swirled in Xia Lanling's mind, but she could not find a definite answer.

“Ah Ling, Ah Yi will not betray me, much less betray you.”

"Otherwise, you wouldn't even have a chance to get close to me."

Mu Xingyue keenly sensed the man behind her, whose emotions changed drastically in an instant. Without even turning her head, she knew what he was thinking.

Xia Lanling's heart shattered instantly. He said in a pitiful voice, "Baby, why did you hurt me like this for another male?"

His eyes were filled with resentment, and his voice conveyed deep grievance to his beloved child.

Before Mu Xingyue could speak, she saw that all the guests at the Pei family's banquet were slumped over the tables, seemingly drunk.

Xia Lanling was afraid that his precious daughter would act impulsively, so he quickly hugged her to prevent her from checking.

Hurried footsteps approached from the doorway, as if someone was leading a large army and would take over the place in an instant.

(End of this chapter)