The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

The Empress Dowager seemed very satisfied with Xu Keke and nodded slightly to the host standing at the foot of the stage.

The host immediately announced the start of the banquet with a smile on his face.

Soon, palace maids came in one after another carrying trays and distributed exquisite court delicacies to each guest's table.

Then the court dancers and musicians came on stage. There was a feast of delicacies, singing and dancing, and everyone enjoyed the singing and dancing and toasted each other.

Xu Keke had no intention of appreciating it, and from time to time she glanced at the Empress Dowager sitting on the main throne.

She couldn't see him clearly before because he was far away, but now he was sitting next to the Empress Dowager.

When he saw the familiar face of the Empress Dowager, he felt confused.

Perhaps because things are similar and people are similar, the Empress Dowager looks almost exactly like her mother before she traveled through time.

Xu Keke was a little dazed, and her palms, which were held by Chu Musheng, were sweating.

Chu Musheng considerately fed her a mouthful of cold dish and asked softly.

"Are you nervous or a little feverish? Are you too excited to see me?"

Xu Keke came to her senses and nudged him with her elbow.

As I was savoring the delicious food, I suddenly felt a cool breeze.

It turned out that Chu Musheng was fanning her with her round fan.

Xu Keke couldn't bear to refuse his kindness, so she picked up a shrimp and fed it to Chu Musheng.

Chu Musheng was obviously stunned for a moment, then he ate it in one gulp, and the smile on his face became more gentle.

This scene fell into everyone's eyes, and there was another round of silence.

The ladies looked gloomy, having roughly guessed that the Regent had someone in his heart.

The young ladies from the aristocratic families almost twisted their handkerchiefs to pieces, unwilling to lose to the daughter of an unknown minor official.

At this time, an old and respected minister stood up first, holding the wine glass in both hands, and walked respectfully to the throne of the Empress Dowager.

"Your Highness, we are deeply honored to celebrate your birthday today. May your blessings be as vast as the East Sea, your life as long as the Southern Mountains, and may you live a thousand years!"

Then, several ministers stood up and said in unison:

"Grand Empress Dowager, your benevolence is known to all, and you have blessed our dynasty. I wish you everlasting health, a long life, and great blessings!"

Then, all the ministers stood up one by one and raised their glasses to toast.

"Grand Empress Dowager, may you always be happy, successful in everything, and enjoy eternal peace and prosperity, and good health!"

The Empress Dowager smiled and raised her hand slightly to signal the ministers to stand up.

"My dear ministers, thank you for your kindness. I wish to join you in wishing our dynasty prosperity and lasting peace."

The atmosphere in the hall became increasingly festive and peaceful, and several foreign envoys present also stood up and delivered half-baked congratulatory speeches.

The Empress Dowager responded to the foreign envoy with a smile.

Then his gaze swept across the crowd and fell on Xu Keke and Chu Musheng, his eyes full of love and relief.

At this time, a messenger spoke curiously.

"I heard that the Prince Regent has not yet married a princess, but today he has a beautiful young lady by his side. I wonder if good things are coming?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked over, and the little emperor and Empress Dowager Wei Ling'er on the right also looked at them without blinking.

Especially Empress Dowager Wei Ling'er, her eyes were not only cold, but also filled with deep jealousy.

Facing everyone's curious gazes, Chu Musheng just smiled and said nothing.

Xu Keke couldn't help but look up at the foreign envoy.

I knew that someone would cause trouble while sitting here today, but I didn't expect that the first person to do so would be a foreign envoy.

Then he looked at the blonde woman in a white gauze dress standing next to him.

Could it be that they came here not only to celebrate the birthday, but also to seek marriage with the Dog Prince?

The Empress Dowager took over the conversation at the right time.

"This matter still needs to be considered in the long run, but if fate brings us together, then naturally everyone will be happy."

When everyone heard this, they had different thoughts.

Some envied Xu Keke's impending success, while others were jealous of her for being favored by the Regent.

Among them, Miss Wei Si was the first to lose control and stood up and spoke.

"Grand Empress Dowager, it is an honor to attend your centenary banquet. I have been preparing for many days and would like to perform a dance to celebrate your birthday."

The Empress Dowager nodded in agreement, and the court dancers withdrew, leaving only the musicians to provide accompaniment.

Fourth Miss Wei walked onto the stage with graceful steps and danced gracefully, temporarily drawing everyone's attention to her.

Xu Keke let out a breath.

"It's really uncomfortable to be watched by so many people."

Chu Musheng chuckled, continued to fan her, and whispered something in her ear.

"Used to it."

After the dance, everyone cheered.

Many young ladies volunteered to perform various talent shows, making the whole banquet very lively.

The blonde beauty in the gauze dress came on stage.

Her waist is slender and it twists to the rhythm of the music like a nimble snake.

Her arms waved in the air and her skirt fluttered like a blooming flower.

Her dance steps are light and unique, full of exotic charm.

Sometimes she spins, sometimes she jumps, her eyes filled with passion and charm.

Her dance seemed to have a kind of magic that made everyone present couldn't help but be attracted by it.

After the dance, she bowed towards Chu Musheng and said in a not very standard Central Plains dialect:

"Your Highness, the Honorable Regent Prince, I came to Shengjing, the capital of Great Chu, and fell in love with you at first sight. I wish to be by your side forever."

In an instant, the whole place was in an uproar.

Xu Keke's expression unconsciously became a little ugly, and her mood changed from gloomy to uncertain.

Chu Musheng frowned, but before he could speak, the woman opened her red lips again.

"Your Highness, you are so brave and valiant. From the first moment I saw you, I have been in love with you. I beg you to agree."

The Dog Prince is really good at attracting romance!

I'm still sitting here, and someone is expressing his love to him in public.

This foreign woman is extraordinary, she dares to love and hate!

But how can I feel when the blonde girl provokes me in public and treats me like air?

Xu Keke turned her head away in dissatisfaction, and happened to meet the gaze of the Empress Dowager.

Ah, the Empress Dowager's worried look was 80% similar to that of her own mother.

I really want to walk over and touch the face of my long-missed mother.

Chu Musheng looked at Xu Keke, but only saw the back of her head. He pulled Xu Keke back and said to the woman:

"I already have someone I love, and I am not worthy of your kindness, young lady."

The woman looked disappointed and bit her lip unwillingly.

"I do not ask for the position of princess, but I do ask for the position of concubine of the regent."

Xu Keke couldn't control her mouth anymore and stood up with a sneer.

"Hmph, the position of concubine? You're dreaming! How can you guess the intentions of His Royal Highness the Regent?

Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, and you're being so unreasonable and unreasonable, aren't you afraid of losing etiquette and bringing shame to your country?

The woman's face turned red after hearing what Xu Keke said.

"You...how dare you say that to me!"

Xu Keke took the round fan from Chu Musheng's hand, covered half of her face, and continued to argue.

"Why wouldn't I dare? As an envoy coming to congratulate the Grand Empress Dowager on her birthday, you've disregarded the occasion and openly harassed the current Regent. Don't you think I'm allowed to speak a few words of truth?"

When everyone saw Xu Keke being so tough, they all gasped and looked at Chu Musheng, wanting to see how he would react.

Chu Musheng raised the corner of his mouth slightly, stood up, put his arm around Xu Keke's shoulders, and stood side by side with her.

"Miss Xu is absolutely right."

All the officials and their wives could see clearly now that they were wearing the same gorgeous clothes, and they were standing together, hugging each other...