The banquet was still dominated by the females.
The noblewomen gathered together, raising their wine glasses and conversing, occasionally casting curious glances ahead.
The third princess wore a light gold dress, while the unfamiliar male beside her stood with his back straight and his face covered in a very noticeable tattoo.
They were all surprised that the princess would bring a convict to the banquet.
Jiang Lin was also quite dissatisfied, but Jiang Zhixia coaxed her, saying that Lu Jue had saved her during the last insect attack, and that she felt at ease with Lu Jue by her side, so Jiang Lin let it go.
He was just a slave.
Jiang Zhixia, acting like a princess, strolled around the front area, and then, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, slipped away with a whole tray of cake.
The banquet was really boring. A bunch of females were gathered together, and she didn't know many of them. What was the point of staying?
I'd rather go to the back garden and eat cake.
A faint fragrance of flowers wafts through the air in the back garden.
Jiang Zhixia picked up a piece of cake and handed it to Lu Jue: "Try it, these are freshly made, they taste even better than the ones I brought home!"
Lu Jue took it and took a small bite.
"Is it tasty?"
"Yes, thank you, Princess."
"Then eat more, I took a lot."
The sweet cream melted in his mouth, and he couldn't help but smile.
The princess fed him cake the most, a food that females preferred, which he had no interest in before, but now he was deeply in love with.
Before we finished eating the cake, someone came over.
Hearing the faint footsteps, Jiang Zhixia and Lu Jue turned around together.
The girl with short curly hair had sweet features. She walked into the back garden with two beastly men behind her. When they saw Jiang Zhixia, they were all stunned.
Chen Li blinked.
Oh my, isn't this the Third Princess?
When she saw Lu Jue next to Jiang Zhixia, she looked somewhat surprised.
But she quickly realized what she meant and smiled sweetly, "Your Highness, what a coincidence."
Jiang Zhixia's eyes lit up—a sweet girl!
She has no resistance to sweet girls and waved to them in a friendly manner.
"Hello, would you like to sit with me? There are still seats available."
Chen Li, who was about to say goodbye and leave, was somewhat surprised.
Wasn't the Third Princess always spoiled and difficult to get along with?
But the princess in front of me had a bright and friendly smile, completely different from the rumors. She turned a corner.
"Okay, thank you, Princess."
Jiang Zhixia pushed the cake plate towards her: "Want to try some? It tastes really good."
Chen Li thanked her, picked up a small piece, and ate it elegantly.
The two naturally started chatting.
"I saw the news about the princess's attack on the terminal earlier. Is the princess alright?"
Jiang Zhixia waved her hand: "I'm fine, it's just that my husband is more seriously injured. Even after using the treatment pod, he still needs to rest for a while."
When the princess's husband was mentioned, Chen Li couldn't resist her gossipy nature and cautiously probed, "Why did the princess choose Healer Su? I was quite surprised."
She didn't dare mention Bai Zhiyu directly, for fear of displeasing the princess.
The news had already spread like wildfire on the platform, with everyone saying that the Third Princess was involved in "substitute literature" and had gotten engaged to someone with a similar temperament to Bai Zhiyu.
Jiang Zhixia smiled. "Because Su Chen is a very nice person. He's gentle and considerate. With such a good personality, why wouldn't I choose him?"
Chen Li observed her carefully for a few seconds and confirmed that she was not lying.
The way the princess looked at her fiancé didn't seem like she was treating him as a substitute at all.
After a few words, Chen Li's impression of the Third Princess changed drastically.
In the past, the reason why women disliked Jiang Zhixia was simply because she, as the most noble female in the empire, always humbly pursued males for love, which they felt disgraced the females.
But after getting to know her, she felt that Jiang Zhixia didn't seem like the kind of female who could do that kind of thing.
This princess is simply more respectful of males.
For example, right now.
She watched as the princess turned her head and casually asked the slave beside her.
"Would you like more cake? Or would you like something else? We can take some home with us later."
Chen Li and the two beastmen behind her were both surprised.
Jiang Zhixia noticed their gazes and smiled shyly, "This is Lu Jue, my... friend."
She planned to put Lu Jue into the army, so she would no longer define him as her bodyguard.
friend?
Chen Li smiled kindly: "The princess is so kind to the males around her."
She was always kind and treated her beastly husband fairly well, but she knew she couldn't bring herself to call a sinner "friend."
This is extremely rare in this class-based orc society.
Lu Jue pursed his lips, his tail wagging excitedly back and forth twice, but then he remembered that there was a strange female beside him, so he quickly tucked his tail and ears back in.
Jiang Zhixia exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? You can take it back?"
Lu Jue nodded and said in a low voice, "I just felt like I could take it back."
Jiang Zhixia didn't pay attention and turned to chat with Chen Li again.
Friendships between females are simple; once a good start is made, the two can chatter away for a long time.
From the mundane banquet to the latest fashion trends, from food recommendations to entertainment gossip, Chen Li's two beast husbands and Lu Jue quietly played the role of background figures, listening to the two females getting more and more into conversation.
Chen Li really liked the Third Princess and couldn't understand why the princess had been portrayed as so arrogant and foolish in the past.
After chatting for a while, the two exchanged phone numbers and agreed to go out together next time.
Jiang Zhixia hadn't really experienced the entertainment options here since she transmigrated, but when Chen Li mentioned the largest beauty salon and themed restaurant in the East District, her eyes lit up.
However, she said regretfully, "I'm going to visit Hailanxing next door these few days, I'll talk about it when I get back."
Lu Jue's body stiffened.
The princess is going to... Hailan Star?
Chen Li nodded: "That's perfect. We'll have to wait a while before we can go to the East District. I heard that the eldest son of the Ning family is injured and still recovering. Many facilities in the East District are closed and will only reopen once the eldest son personally takes charge of their operation."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhixia realized that the eldest son of the Ning family was Ning Yi.
"Was it from the Zerg attack in the East District? Was he seriously injured?"
Chen Li shook her head: "I don't know the specifics either. I was in the East District at the time and saw him being dragged away by the Zerg. But it is indeed strange. More than half a month has passed. If he was rescued, given the Ning family's wealth, how could he still be so seriously injured?"
Putting everything else aside, how could we not afford a treatment pod?
The Ning family is so wealthy that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they have nothing but money.
Jiang Zhixia recalled Ning Yi, whom she had met once, and found it unbelievable.
Su Chen was so badly injured, but after using the treatment pod, he was able to jump around again. Yet Ning Yi is still seriously injured and can't get up... How badly is he injured?
However, she didn't care too much about the affairs of strangers. After chatting with Chen Li for a few more minutes, the two reluctantly parted ways.
Inside the meeting room at this time.
Wu Zhan scratched his head, looking completely bewildered. "What are you going to Hailan Star for?"
Jiang Ting replied with his hands behind his back, "I'm going to take care of some things; the nobles over there are a bit unruly."
Wu Zhan sighed, "Your mental strength has finally stabilized a bit, why don't you stay in the Central Command and rest for a while instead of going to the battlefield? Why bother with those troublesome people?"
The noblewomen on Hailan Star were not exactly good-natured; they caused chaos on Hailan Star.
"...Letting things get chaotic there will have a negative impact on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the empires."
Jiang Ting lied to his adoptive father for the first time.
Wu Zhan trusted his eldest son completely and nodded: "Go ahead, it's time to tidy up over there, but..."
He sighed and patted Jiang Ting on the shoulder.
"Don't overwork yourself. Your mother and I don't want anything to happen to you. This time it was just luck that your mental strength suddenly stabilized. If something happens next time, your mother will be heartbroken."
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