The princess has super powers and space, so what's wrong with being a little arrogant?

After an incense stick of time, the eunuchs' shouts came from the palace gate, "The Emperor has arrived, the Empress Dowager has arrived, and the Empress has arrived!"

Everyone who was sitting got out of their seats and knelt before them. "Welcome the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Welcome the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager!"

The shouts were quite uniform. I don’t know how so many people managed to shout in such unison.

After the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress reached the top seat, the Emperor spoke, "Everyone, please stand!"

Everyone thanked him in unison again, then stood up and returned to their seats.

After everyone sat down again, Mu Xiyue glanced at the emperor and his entourage who had just entered. In addition to the empress dowager and the queen, there were four other people who came in with them. They were probably concubines from the harem. The emperor's women were indeed all very beautiful.

The eldest prince fell to the back, and the expression on his face did not look like he was being punished, but rather a bit resentful and cold.

After the emperor took his seat and said some high-sounding words, the dancers from the palace filed in and began their performance.

These dancers all have enchanting figures, and their dances are even more beautiful than those in the ancient costume dramas of previous lives.

After the dance, the queen gave the order that the young ladies from the ministers' families who had talents could go on stage to perform.

There was piano playing, singing, dancing and sword dancing. After about ten people performed, Mu Xiyu stood up and said she wanted to dance. She went downstairs to change into a goose yellow dance dress. Although Mu Xiyue didn't understand dancing, she could see that Mu Xiyu's dancing skills were really good, much better than the previous two ladies'. No wonder she was not in a hurry to perform.

Mu Xiyu's dance was immediately met with applause. The emperor was extremely pleased and praised her profusely. Then he looked at Xiao Yibai and said, "Prince Jin, I think Second Miss Mu is a wonderful person. What do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, many people in the hall had different expressions. Mu Xiyue looked at them curiously. What was going on?

Xiao Yibai leaned against the back of his chair, looking completely awkward. He raised his eyebrows and said, "Your Majesty wants to take a concubine, and I am naturally happy for you."

Mu Xiyue almost spit out the water she had just drunk, and Mu Xiyu's face was flushed and her eyes were filled with fear.

The emperor's face suddenly turned cold. If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, he would have wanted to smash his troublesome son to death with the teacup at hand.

"Asshole, how can you talk like that? You're not a child anymore. I think Miss Mu is delicate, gentle and beautiful, and she's a perfect match for you. What do you think, Marquis Anyuan?"

Mu Fengnian stood up and was about to speak when Xiao Yibai hurriedly said, "Stop, Father. I don't like weak women like Second Miss Mu. She looks so weak that she can't stand it."

There were few people present who didn't understand what was said. Mu Fengnian was now neither standing nor sitting, looking at the emperor awkwardly.

Mu Xiyu obviously understood what Xiao Yibai said. Her face was so red that it looked like blood was about to drip out. She lowered her head and tears were streaming down her face.

Mu Xiyue was having such a hard time holding back her laughter that her cheeks were sore.

Some of the concubines above lowered their heads to cover themselves, while others covered their mouths with handkerchiefs.

The emperor was truly enraged. He pointed at Xiao Yibai and began to curse, "You rebellious son! Do you still behave like a prince? Your words are like those of a common dandy. Have you read so much that you've lost everything?"

Xiao Yibai, with an unfazed look, added fuel to the fire. "Your son is not wrong. If you marry a woman and don't mess with her, will she be treated like a vase? If you don't mess with her, you won't have a grandson to hold in your arms! It's a rough statement, but it makes sense, right?"

The emperor was so angry that he wanted to go down and beat Xiao Yibai up. "Then tell me what kind of woman you want."

Xiao Yibai blinked at Mu Xiyue, and Mu Xiyue immediately had a bad feeling.

Xiao Yibai raised his folding fan and pointed at Mu Xiyue, "Your son thinks that Miss Mu's younger sister is good-looking."

The emperor followed Xiao Yibai's gaze and looked at Mu Xiyue. Although the emperor did not know all the noble ladies in the palace, Mu Xiyue was indeed a stranger to him. The emperor had no impression of her, but he could guess that she was the eldest daughter of the Mu family who had just been brought back home.

"Lord Mu, what is this?"

Mu Fengnian was still standing, and finally he could speak. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is my eldest daughter, born to my late wife. Due to poor health, she has been raised in the countryside and was only brought back to the palace half a month ago."

Xiao Yibai said "oh" in a long tone, "It turned out to be Miss Mu. I thought she was Miss Mu's younger sister. Miss Mu must have a hard life in the Marquis' Mansion. I can tell by the seats of the two young ladies. Tsk tsk tsk!"

Mu Xiyue had no idea Xiao Yibai was such a talker, regardless of the situation or whether others could handle the situation. This was completely different from his personality back in the mountains. She almost thought he had a split personality. But then again, the ancient royal family was a cannibalistic existence, so Prince Jin probably had several faces too!

Xiao Yibai's words made Mu Xiyu even more embarrassed. She buried her head and sobbed softly, not knowing how to resolve the situation.

Mu Fengnian was also very embarrassed. He had noticed the issue of rank at first, thinking that since Mu Xiyue didn't care, there was no need to worry about such a small matter. He coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. My daughter is young and doesn't understand the rules. I will discipline her properly when I return."

Xiao Yibai was just trying to make trouble, but he didn't insist on it.

The emperor didn't care about such a small matter. It was just a small fight between sisters. If you couldn't understand such a thing, you would have lived in vain.

However, Xiao Yibai had already delivered the message, and as the emperor, he couldn't pretend not to hear it, so he asked Mu Xiyue.

"Miss Mu, what do you think of what Prince Jin just said?"

Mu Xiyue knew that the emperor was asking about the good things Xiao Yibai said about her, but Mu Xiyue did not intend to respond directly. She thought that the emperor was talking about the seat.

"Your Majesty, my second sister may not be used to having an older sister yet. It doesn't matter where I sit. Being able to attend the palace banquet has already broadened my horizons."

The emperor thought that Miss Mu's answer was very clever. He also knew that the eldest daughter of the Mu family was sent to the countryside for more than ten years before being brought back to Beijing. However, those who grew up in the countryside were not worthy of the prince, so he let go of this matter.

The noble lady's talent show continued. It was boring after watching it for a long time. Mu Xiyue felt that crosstalk and skits would be more interesting. Why not see if she could open an art gallery in Shangjing City, invite some people to perform and charge admission fees. It would probably make money.

Finally, the palace banquet was over. Mu Xiyue walked out with the crowd, but was stopped by a voice outside the hall.

"Miss Mu."

Mu Xiyue didn't need to turn around to know it was Xiao Yibai. "Your Highness Prince Jin, what's the matter?"

Xiao Yibai smiled harmlessly, "Miss Mu, I'm very happy to meet you today. May I invite you to go for an outing outside the city tomorrow?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Mu Fengnian and his group walking in front stopped and turned to look at the two of them.

Mu Xiyue noticed that Xiao Yibai's clenched fingers moved, and she curled the corners of her lips and chuckled, "Okay, I am honored to be invited by His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

Xiao Yibai wasn't sure if Mu Xiyue would agree, but when he saw her nod, he said, "Then I'll go to the Marquis' Mansion to pick you up at noon tomorrow. Marquis Mu, you won't object, will you?"

Mu Fengnian smiled and cupped his hands towards Xiao Yibai, "It is my daughter's great honor that His Royal Highness Prince Jin has invited me. I will naturally not object."

Not to mention that he couldn't refuse Prince Jin's face, even if Mu Xiyue had already agreed, he didn't dare to say no!