The Mirror of Startling Beauty: Her courtiers are everywhere

Upon hearing this, Feng Zhuo thought of Emperor Shengchen Tang Xiye, and he turned around and boarded the immortal boat.

This Suspended Star City is too terrifying. From the emperor to the strategist, everyone there is a shrewd and capable person. An honest man like him simply cannot stay here.

He turned back halfway and reached out to Tang Xixue with a steady and handsome gesture, if only his ears were still red.

"Ah Xue, let me help you! This gangway is a bit steep, be careful not to slip."

His hand was outstretched, and his palm was large.

Si Xing watched this scene from the palace gate, feeling so jealous he almost bit his teeth to pieces.

"Damn it! That little dog is holding Zhizhi's hand again! Wasn't holding it all night last night enough? He wants to hold it again today!"

"In broad daylight, under the clear sky, this is outrageous! Why can't I be the one to lead it?"

Si Xingxuan was furious, but he couldn't show it.

He promised Zhizhi last night that he would be obedient, even if he had to pretend, he had to pretend to be well-behaved.

He had to resist the urge to poison the little dog.

But he had already dug seventeen or eighteen little figures into his heart, each one inscribed with Feng Zhuo's name.

Seeing his master's expression, Qi Zhu silently moved two steps to the side.

"The Lord doesn't seem to be in a good mood."

I wonder who's going to be unlucky this time. I hope it's not him; he's just an innocent medicine servant.

"Ranzhi is so thoughtful."

Tang Xixue, disregarding Fu Fengzhuo's good intentions, placed her hand in his palm, lifted her skirt, and stepped onto the gangway of the fairy boat.

Her fingertips were still slightly cool, while his palms remained burning hot, like ice and fire embracing each other in his palms.

"It is my greatest honor to be able to hold hands with Ah Xue."

Feng Zhuo gripped it carefully and steadily, with just the right amount of force.

This sense of propriety was honed through countless experiences wielding weapons on the northern frontier battlefield, but now it was being used entirely to support her.

"Slow down, Xue."

Unfortunately, even the longest gangway only had a dozen or so steps. Before he could hold her hand for long, she had already stepped onto the deck.

Feng Zhuo sighed silently in his heart, then immediately perked up and began to look around at the immortal ship.

He wanted to take a good look at the ship sent by Xue's brother, because knowing oneself and one's enemy is the key to victory.

Mu Liang, like a shadow, followed Tang Xixue by her side, always her strongest shield.

"Let's get ready to set sail."

Tang Xixue gave the order.

Yan Ci stood beneath the fairy boat, but did not board it.

He bowed to Tangxi Xue from afar, twirled his folding fan between his fingers, and then gripped it tightly again.

Her long, silver-gray hair resembled a wisp of smoke bathed in the morning light.

"Your Highness, have a safe journey."

He smiled slightly, a smile that carried a reassuring power.

"On the third day of the third month, your birthday, I will definitely be there."

"Okay. See you on March 3rd, A-Ce."

Tang Xixue's voice drifted down from the side of the boat, carried by the morning breeze, and landed in his ear.

"The wind is strong on the Tianqu waterway, remember to wear a thick cloak. I'll take my leave now."

The sails of the fairy boat rose slowly, the silk gauze billowed in the morning breeze, shimmering with pale blue fluorescence, and the pearl curtains fluttered in the wind.

The ship began to rise slowly, and the Moon Guards stood in unison on both sides of the ship's side, the silver moon on their armor gleaming coldly in the morning light.

Commander Yue Zhongtian stood at the bow of the ship, and with a wave of his command flag, the celestial vessel changed direction.

"Zhizhi, we'll see each other again soon."

Si Xingxuan stood in front of the Hall of Longevity, gazing at the celestial ship that was rising higher and higher.

Her eyes were filled with so much reluctance.

Don't forget me.

Si Xingzhou had walked up behind him without saying a word, but simply raised his hand and patted his shoulder.

The hand was broad and strong, offering him silent comfort.

"Ah Zhe".

"Um."

"I'll go with you on the third day of the third lunar month."

Si Xingxuan turned around abruptly, staring wide-eyed at his brother.

The sadness and reluctance in his eyes were instantly replaced by vigilance and defensiveness. The speed of his change of expression was so fast that he could be called a successor of the Sichuan Opera face-changing technique.

"What are you going to do? I can handle it alone! Brother, you're so busy with state affairs, the Xingze court can't do without you. You should stay in Moonsoul City and review the memorials!"

He finished speaking in one breath.

"I am going to deliver a national gift to the Kingdom of Zhiyuehai to celebrate Jingzhi's birthday."

The constellation remained expressionless throughout the day.

"Xingze and Zhiyue Sea Kingdom have always been on good terms."

"By the way, let me check on your position as the imperial son-in-law, see if it's secure."

"Brother! You—"

Si Xingxuan was so angry that she almost had a heart attack on the spot.

congratulate?

Was he going to offer congratulations or to abduct the bride?

His brother was just trying to get Zhizhi's attention!

And what's with all this talk about whether the position of imperial son-in-law is secure? If it is, it's his fault!

But before he could finish speaking, Si Xingzhou had already turned and left.

Chu Yi followed behind the emperor, silently adding an entry to his travel itinerary in his notebook: "March 3rd, accompanying Your Majesty on a visit to the Weaving Moon Sea Kingdom."

"The purpose of this trip is not merely to present a state gift, but to accompany my brother under the guise of something else, but to actually promote friendly exchanges between the two countries... No, the real purpose is to promote friendly exchanges between the two countries."

Yes, it's about promoting friendly exchanges.

When I write the memorial to the throne, I'll write it like this.

Although the entire court might not believe a single word, it didn't matter; His Majesty had long since developed a thick skin.

The Moon-Weaving Immortal Boat had already risen into the air, piercing through the thin mist above Suspended Star City.

The lights of Suspended Star City had not yet been completely extinguished, and the scattered lights gradually faded in the morning light.

Only the golden star lamp hanging at the top of the flagpole of the Hall of the King, which was guided by the emperor's fortune, was still lit.

The sun-like light shines brightly and undyingly in the morning light.

There will always be a light shining for her in Xuanxing City.

"Your Highness."

Mu Liang appeared behind Tang Xixue without anyone noticing, carrying a plate of crabapple cakes that she had just taken out of the food box, and a steaming cup of herbal tea.

He still had no expression, but his movements were incredibly delicate.

He gently brushed away the crumbs of the crabapple cake and tested the temperature of the herbal tea with the back of his hand.

He even added a small spoonful of honey to the tea, because he knew His Highness liked sweet things.

"These are some snacks prepared by His Highness Prince Xuan. Please have some on your journey."

Tang Xixue picked up a piece of begonia pastry and put it in her mouth.

The pastry is as thin as a cicada's wing and melts in your mouth, while the filling is made with crabapple blossom honey.

"These crabapple blossom pastries are even better than last night's."

She picked up the herbal tea and took a sip. The tea was fragrant and refreshing, with the unique sweetness of Xingmai Spring water. The warmth slid from her throat to her heart, dispelling the slight chill brought by the morning breeze.

"Ah Liang".

"Your subordinate is here."

"I'll have someone send some return gifts from the Zhiyue Sea Kingdom to Zheyue later."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Mu Liang carefully noted it down.

He would do whatever pleased His Highness.

If His Highness was unhappy, he would try to stop him.

Feng Zhuo poked his head out of the cabin, holding the jar of medicinal tea that Si Xingxuan had given him.

He wasn't shy at all, pouring himself a full glass and drinking it with relish.

He drank the gifts from his love rival with a clear conscience.

"Ah Xue, this tea is quite good. Although that guy is a bit teasy, the tea he gave us was really good."

"Anyway... he's a bad person, but his tea is excellent. His character is questionable, but his tea is impeccable."

The celestial ship pierced through the clouds, heading towards the Northern Star Empire.