The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

Yun Mujiu's clever words made Princess Manji stunned, and even Princess Manji's beautiful face was distorted with anger.

Bei Liyi remained silent, her face darkening as she lowered her head and sat in her chair. Unexpectedly, her powerful aunt would personally show up, hoping to take advantage of the presence of Empress Zhongyue, who had little contact with Yun Mujiu, to suppress Yun Mujiu and put an end to his arrogance.

As a result, not only did he fail to teach Yun Mujiu a lesson, but Yun Mujiu also hit him back several times with sharp criticism.

These aunt and niece really got into trouble right from the start!

Yun Mujiu remained calm as he looked back at Bei Manji, feeling only amusement. Was Bei Manji completely mad? Did she really think she had a chance to outdo Empress Zhongyue today?

Little did she know that under certain circumstances, even Empress Zhongyue would not stand in front of her, the visiting princess from Beihan.

For example, in this situation, Yun Mujiu was completely right, even if the Queen wanted to play along with Bei Manji. Furthermore, Yun Mujiu wasn't just defending himself and the Night King, but also the Zhongyue royal family. He was responding to the ignorant Princess Beihan for the sake of his reputation. A smart Queen wouldn't have intervened.

When the Queen saw that the two Princesses of Beihan were silent, she raised her head as if unintentionally and put down the teacup in her hand.

"Mu Jiu, try it quickly. This is the black tea that was presented as tribute this year."

"Your Majesty, as soon as I smelled the refreshing tea fragrance, I knew it was good tea." Yun Mujiu didn't mind giving the Queen a favor and immediately picked up the teacup.

Hidden by her wide sleeves embroidered with lotus flowers, others could not see her movements while drinking tea, let alone whether she actually drank the tea.

When the two princesses of Beihan heard the queen mention drinking tea, they smiled awkwardly and picked up the teacups on the square table beside them.

Yun Mujiu held the warm teacup in both hands and said, "Princess Manji, Princess Liyi, have you forgotten something?"

The two looked over in confusion, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Yun Mujiu had no intention of letting them off so quickly, especially not Bei Manji. She probably hadn't found an opportunity to attack her at the Cao Mansion's birthday banquet, so she had to take advantage of this grand Moonlit Palace Banquet and welcoming banquet to give her a good fight.

Yun Mujiu said bluntly, "Besides, since this is your first time at Zhongyue, it's normal for you to be unfamiliar with the etiquette of our dynasty. Did the two princesses forget to greet me?"

She paused and continued, "Just now, this princess nodded and said hello to both of you."

Yun Mujiu almost said bluntly that you two elder sisters have no manners at all.

Bei Manji and Bei Li Yidunlu were embarrassed. They held their breath and stood up, while leaning towards Yun Mujiu.

"Greetings, Princess Ye, best wishes for Yue Xi."

"Hmm..." Yun Mujiu waved his hand and magnanimously let them return to their seats.

Bei Liyi had just sat down when she seemed to have thought of something. She immediately stood up and asked Yun Mujiu, "Princess Ye, I heard that you cured His Highness the Crane King. What about me?"

Yun Mujiu replied, "Once you have taken some medicine to recuperate, I will treat you."

Bei Liyi was a little unwilling, and quickly glanced at the queen, then turned around and said: "You promised me that you would see me."

Yun Mujiu was very calm, "Don't worry, I will remember what I promised you." Was he trying to use the Queen's presence to put pressure on him? But she just didn't buy it.

Yun Mujiu didn't deny seeing the doctor, but he didn't swear in front of the Queen that he would definitely cure Bei Liyi. Wouldn't making an oath in advance be like planting a time bomb for himself?

Last time, she had successfully controlled the Beihan envoys under the pretext of curing an illness, and even signed a contract with Bei Liyi: "Get out of Zhongyue if you cure the illness." Now, it was even less likely that Bei Liyi would find an opportunity to deceive her.

Bei Liyi gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I got it. I'll trouble you in the future." She sat down obediently, so angry that she couldn't even drink her tea.

The Queen turned her head to look at the two Beihan Princesses below and asked with great concern, "What is the condition of Princess Liyi?"

Bei Liyi's heart skipped a beat. She'd forgotten her cautious approach to not revealing her condition. In her haste to pressure Yun Mujiu, she'd only alerted Empress Zhongyue, depriving her of the opportunity to inquire about her condition.

Before Bei Liyi could respond, Bei Manji immediately said, "Empress, Liyi has been weak since she was a child. These are all old illnesses. They are just common problems for women. She needs a good doctor to take good care of her."

The Queen thought for a moment and instructed, "Then Princess Liyi should stay in Zhongyue to recuperate and recover. She can return to Beihan when she is better."

Bei Manji and Bei Liyi stood up and thanked the queen together.

Yun Mujiu curled the corners of his lips, thinking that the eldest princess of Beihan was really good at calculation, and her level was much higher than Gao Yang before.

Bei Manji hinted at Bei Liyi's general physical condition in just a few words, and defined Bei Liyi's illness as a private disease of women, so the queen was reluctant to ask more questions.

Bei Manji's thoughts are much deeper than those of Bei Liyi and Gao Yang.

...

Inside the Qianqing Hall, Emperor Haolian was discussing matters with a group of male guests. He sat on a high seat, and the people below took their seats in order according to their status and rank.

The Night King, dressed in a black and golden python robe, was undoubtedly the most eye-catching person at the scene.

However, no one dared to look directly at him. They only dared to glance over cautiously occasionally. When their eyes fell on the Night King's long legs, they took a deep breath.

When his eyes fell on the Night King's high-spirited and majestic appearance, he was deeply impressed and almost suffocated.

Among the guests, especially those officials from other provinces and their male relatives, looked at Ye Xiaohan in shock.

For the past few months, rumors had been circulating in Zhongyue that the Night King had recovered, but no one dared to believe it. Later, news of the Night King's high-profile actions and the resulting turmoil spread, further heightening everyone's attention. And with the recent headlines of news about the Night King's recovery and his retaliation against various factions, everyone was completely stunned.

Now, these people from other provinces, especially those officials from far-flung border areas, had come from afar. It was a rare sight to see the Night King, who rarely appeared at the banquet. They could hardly hide the shock and fear in their hearts...

Prince Ye...is so fucking...majestic and domineering!

Ye Xiaohan's expression was indifferent. His slender, jade-like hands held a white jade goblet, quietly turning the handle. Occasionally, he would exchange a few words in a cold voice with the emperor and several ministers.

At this moment, a eunuch arrived to report on the situation with the female guests, particularly the farce at Huaqing Gate. Yun Mujiu's domineering retorts to the gossiping ladies and his arrogant command for the imperial guards to clear the way caused the male guests to erupt in uproar.

Ye Xiaohan raised one of his eyebrows slightly and sighed, "Interesting."

Mu Jiu is really like a cat, sometimes gentle and calm, sometimes flamboyant and crazy...