Come on, Jiaojiao, I'm sick too.

In the palace, Xiao Juncheng just came back, and Ying Yi came back right after him.

"Master, Miss Wen has already reunited with Master Wen."

"Ah."

After all, he had delayed with Wen Yuqing for too long, and when he chased after him, the Liang spy had already disappeared.

His eyes fell on the lantern he had just casually hung up. The cat looked somewhat similar to its owner.

Silly and cute, that's the word that came to his mind.

Yingyi's gaze fell on the cat lantern, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. His master had not thrown away this thing yet. Thinking of the jade pendant that was given away, he seemed to know something.

"Master, I'll go back and keep an eye on it first."

"Need not."

Yingyi was shocked again when he heard this. His master had completely given up his suspicion of Miss Wen!

"Yes."

After Ying left, Xiao Juncheng continued to fiddle with the hanging lantern, but he used too much force and the candle inside went out.

Xiao Juncheng: “…”

"Yuanfu."

Yuan Fu, who was waiting outside the door, heard the call and bowed and walked in: "Your Highness."

Xiao Juncheng took down the lantern and ordered, "Go and light it with a candle." It was exchanged for a jade pendant, it would not be worth sacrificing it now.

Motofuku: "...Yes."

Yuanfu was surprised for a moment when he saw the lantern handed to him. Which girl gave this lantern to His Highness that he cherished it so much?

After Yuanfu left, Xiao Juncheng was just about to take a bath and go to bed, but the nanny beside the queen came to tell him to go to Fengqi Palace.

This was the second time that his mother had taken the initiative to arrange a marriage for him. He moved his fingertips slightly, and a dark color appeared in his eyes.

It’s a good time to go and make things clear.

In Fengqi Palace, the queen sat at the top.

"Your son greets the Queen Mother." Xiao Juncheng bowed slightly.

"Cheng'er, why did you stand up your mother today?" She was so angry. She had finally organized a flower-viewing banquet for him on the auspicious day of Qiqiao Festival, but he didn't even come!

But in front of this cold-hearted son, she could only hold back her temper, because he wouldn't care if she was angry, and downplaying it would only make her angrier!

"I didn't promise to go." So there was no such thing as standing him up.

Queen: "I sent someone to inform you."

Xiao Juncheng: "Oh, no."

"!!!"

"Cheng'er, do you want to piss off your mother to death?" If she wasn't used to being pissed off, she would definitely be furious now.

Alas, how could she give birth to such an emotionless child.

"No, I didn't. I was just discussing the matter at hand. I hope that Queen Mother will not take the initiative to arrange for me to marry a concubine in the future."

"Cheng'er, you are twenty-two years old. If you don't marry a concubine, do you want to be a bachelor?"

The virtuous concubine next door has become a grandmother!

"Besides, if you don't get married, how can your father be confident in passing the throne to you?"

Prince Duan married the daughter of Marquis Weiyi and is now the strongest contender for the throne. Although her son does not need an alliance to increase his bargaining chips, he can only take on important responsibilities after he gets married and settles down.

"I have my own say in my marriage," he said in a deep voice.

The Queen: "Your Majesty, I told you to make the decision yourself, but why don't you want any? Is there not one young lady from an official family in the capital that you like?"

As long as she likes the man, she will accept him no matter how small the family is.

When he saw it, a kitten inexplicably appeared in his mind.

But he revealed it in just a moment and realized that she was not suitable.

"No."

"Cheng'er, tell your mother the truth, do you like men?" Otherwise, why would you look down on any of them?

He was already two years old when the emperor was twenty-two.

Xiao Juncheng: “…”

The night talk ended in a bad mood. Xiao Juncheng felt that his mother was a little outrageous. Forget it, let her think whatever she wants, just don't bother him.

**

A few days later, Wen Yuqing was playing with the jade pendant in her yard. Oh, it was so hard. She had lost contact with Xiao Juncheng again. If this continued, she wouldn't even see him when his child was away. How could she talk about the heartbeat value?

"Miss, why has Xiaotao never seen this jade pendant before?" When did her young lady own such a beautiful jade pendant? There seemed to be a unicorn engraved on the jade pendant.

"Oh, I picked it up that day."

Picked it up? Then her daughter is really lucky.

Just as Xiaotao was sighing, the housekeeper came.

Wang Bo, the steward of the Wen Mansion, said: "Miss, my wife asked me to tell you that the Prime Minister will come to the palace with you and the eldest son tonight to attend the envoy reception banquet. Please make preparations."

Wen Yuqing's eyes lit up when she heard this. A reception banquet for envoys? Wouldn't that mean she could meet her target again?

It’s like a pillow is sent to me when I’m sleepy—just in time!

"Okay, I'll be there on time." Wen Yuqing replied.

To be honest, she was a little surprised that Wen Yuanzhao would actually take her there. After all, in her scumbag father's eyes, she was indecent!

"Miss, Xiaotao will dress you up right away." Xiaotao said.

"it is good."

This envoy reception banquet was held for the envoys from the State of Liang. Recently, the State of Liang has been restless and has often made some small moves on the border. This time, it also said that it would pay tribute to the Xiao Dynasty with a special gift.

The court speculated that Liang State intended to use the name of tribute to openly enter the capital to inquire about the news of the dynasty. After all, their spies had been exposed.

In the palace, Xiao Juncheng was talking with the emperor in the imperial study.

"Cheng'er, what do you think about this?"

"Reporting to the emperor, the Liang State has evil ambitions. I will send people to take strict precautions." He said concisely.

The emperor nodded: "Yes."

The emperor then continued, "I heard your mother has been trying to find a concubine for you recently. How's the result?"

He had heard about this matter a long time ago, and he also knew the temperament of his most favored prince. However, as a member of the royal family, he could not be willful in matters of marriage.

Xiao Juncheng remained silent and said nothing.

The emperor shook his head helplessly at his expression. It seemed that he had no choice but to push him: "Prince Duan has won over many high-ranking officials in the court."

"Ah."

"My son, the monarch of my Xiao Dynasty has always been the most capable." Back then, he was just a prince and a crown prince. If he didn't have the ability and couldn't win the support of the people, he could be replaced at any time.

"Father, is marriage the only way to win over the people?"

The emperor sighed. He knew that the prince was capable and the best candidate for the throne, but he had one shortcoming: he could not get married!

Twenty-two!

The Sixth Prince has several concubines, but he doesn't even have a nightsitter! Is this even reasonable?!

But no matter how much we persuaded him, he just refused to listen!

"I think the daughter of the Grand Tutor is good." The emperor said frankly.

Xiao Juncheng said expressionlessly: "Sure, it just so happens that there haven't been any new people entering the palace for a long time."

Emperor:(▼Dan▼)

"Get out of here!"

Xiao Juncheng left to arrange relevant matters and only arrived late when the banquet started.

Wen Yuqing followed her father into the banquet hall and couldn't help but look around secretly. The banquet had not yet begun, and the palace maids were busy setting up the venue. At this time, many officials had already arrived in the hall.

I heard that those who are qualified to attend the envoy reception banquet tonight are first-rank officials of the court, and these officials can bring one or two children.

"Huai'er, keep an eye on your sister and don't cause any trouble for me again." Wen Yuanzhao warned Wen Huai.

Wen Yuqing was speechless. What kind of trouble could she possibly do?

Wen Huai looked at his father with disapproval: "Father, Qing'er is very well behaved."

Wen Yuanzhao snorted coldly when he heard this: "That would be great!"

Wen Yuqing: “!!!”

Old man, just wait for her! Wen Yuqing rolled her eyes silently.

"Sir Wen, this is your young master and your daughter, right?" An official saw Wen Yuanzhao coming and greeted him.

Wen Yuanzhao: "Lord Shen."

Lord Shen, among the first-rank officials, the only one with the surname Shen is Minister Shen Chao, so the beautiful woman next to him should be the Shen Xi that Xiaotao mentioned to her some time ago.

One of the most likely candidates to become the Crown Princess.

Shen Xi is here, and the Grand Tutor's daughter Liu Yuerong should also be here. Tsk tsk tsk, these are all her love rivals.

Finally, I got to meet the famous talented women in the capital. I heard that they are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she, Wen Yuqing, can do nothing and is also sick.

No matter how you look at it, she is the worst one. Fortunately, they don’t know that she also covets Xiao Juncheng, otherwise she would be laughed at.

Unlike Wen Yuanzhao, Shen Chao supports the prince's party. Alas, who can tell her why Wen Yuanzhao is blind?

Wen Yuanzhao and Shen Chao exchanged a few words and left. Before leaving, Shen Xi looked at her meaningfully.

???

"Sister, what do you mean?" Wen Yuqing frowned.

"Okay, let's take a seat. The banquet is about to begin." Wen Yuanzhao interrupted her thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuqing could only put the matter aside, and then she and Wen Huai sat on the left and right of her scumbag father.

At this time, the table was filled with exquisite delicacies, and only the emperor and the envoys were missing.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Outside the palace, the eunuch's voice was like thunder, and everyone knelt down and saluted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years for the empress."

The Emperor and Empress walked to the main seat before slowly asking them to stand up: "Stand up."

This was the first time that Wen Yuqing saw a real emperor, and she couldn't help but feel excited. A real emperor, Qingqing, it was a great experience.

After everyone stood up and returned to their seats, the chief eunuch began to summon the envoys from Liang State to the palace. Wen Yuqing looked up and saw two men dressed in ethnic minority attire walking into the hall.

There was someone behind them carrying something. It was unclear what was inside, but it was said that it was a tribute from the State of Liang to the Xiao Dynasty.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor." After the two Liang people came in, they stood below the emperor and saluted. Wen Yuqing discovered something at this time. Where is Xiao Juncheng?

As the crown prince, how come he disappeared?

"Stand up." The emperor's steady voice sounded from top to bottom, revealing a shocking deterrent force.

The Liang envoy said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty the Emperor..."

The envoy wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the announcement. He only heard the eunuch shouting outside the palace: "The Crown Prince has arrived—"

Xiao Juncheng is here.

Everyone looked towards the door. Wen Yuqing had already quickly glanced towards the door when she heard the word "Crown Prince". After all, she had been waiting for Xiao Juncheng to appear. With just one glance, Wen Yuqing gasped. This...

At this moment, the only word left in Wen Yuqing's mind was "heavenly appearance". From then on, the role of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the novel was concretized.

Wearing a golden crown, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes were as cold as a knife, and he looked down upon the world with an air of nobility and unparalleled dignity.

Wen Yuqing's heart began to beat wildly again. At this moment, she finally understood why most of the girls in Beijing had a crush on him. Just for this face, she could frame and bang her head against the wall for him.

What should I do? I need to use my brain.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, may the Crown Prince live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."

Wen Yuqing hurriedly lowered her head and followed suit, almost stunned.

But this cannot be blamed on her. There were many girls present who had the same reaction as her. They were all deeply attracted by Xiao Juncheng's face.

"Flat body."

Xiao Juncheng walked along with a slightly frown on his face. Those wolf-like and tiger-like eyes made him feel very uncomfortable, until a thin figure appeared in his peripheral vision.

Her eyes were surprised for only a moment, but she quickly recovered. However, her infatuated look was really embarrassing.

But he himself did not notice that his slightly frowned brows had unconsciously relaxed.

All of this was seen by the queen who was sitting at the top. She was sighing with regret in her heart when she saw the ladies below who were deeply attracted to her son, but it was not until Xiao Juncheng walked to the middle that she realized something was wrong with her son.

His eyes moved slightly, his brows no longer furrowed, and the corners of his tense mouth lifted.

A barely perceptible mocking smile flashed across his face.

!!!

Who, who, who made her son do so many rich actions!

She frowned and tightened the handkerchief in her hand!

With a beating heart and trembling hands, she wanted all the information about that woman in a quarter of an hour!

"Empress?" The emperor noticed his daughter-in-law's abnormality and looked at her strangely. Is there something wrong?

Isn't it just that brat who's here? What's so exciting about that?

"Well, it's nothing. I just think my son is handsome again today."

Her son is so handsome, but it's a pity that he can't find a wife...

The emperor's face darkened when he heard this. What's so handsome about this guy? He's just a troublesome thing!

Under the gaze of everyone, Xiao Juncheng bowed to the emperor. The emperor said with a dark face, "Stand still," and told him to go and sit down.

Xiao Juncheng sat down. His father's temper was getting more and more irritable, but it was understandable, it was menopause.

After Xiao Juncheng sat down, the envoy from Liang State looked a little ugly. The prince of a country was actually late, but the emperor did not blame him at all. This simply showed that he did not take their Liang State seriously.

But who can blame them for being just a small border country on the Dynasty Continent? However, they will rise one day, and I believe that day will come soon!

A vicious look flashed in the eyes of the two envoys.

"Your Majesty, we have brought a rare beast with us to the capital this time. Its teeth are incredibly sharp and it can eat copper and iron. Therefore, this beast is called the Iron-Eating Beast. This time, our Liang State is offering the Iron-Eating Beast's newly born cub to the Xiao Dynasty as a token of loyalty."

Loyalty, Xiao Juncheng sneered.

If he hadn't just received a secret letter saying that a group of people were spying on the Xiao Dynasty's mineral veins, he would have believed it.

Not wanting to look at Liang Guoren's hypocritical face anymore, he looked away impatiently, and then his eyes fell on a kitten with wide eyes below.

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