Don't panic, nephew. I will take this pot of evil star.

How could a child born to a concubine, without even a title, ask Emperor Qi Zhao to keep her for even an hour?

"Are you kidding me?" She turned around and grabbed the man's collar, her face full of anger.

What the hell is Mu Lingyin? She was originally going to marry into a foreign country. If it weren't for this diplomatic mission to Shangli Country, she would have been sent away long ago.

The servant took a step back and said in fear, "I dare not lie to the princess. Emperor Qi Zhao even escorted Mu Lingyin out personally in the end."

Damn it! Is that person blind? What's so good about Mu Lingyin? She has a low status and looks even more ordinary. In Chu Country, she is a transparent person, ordinary as can be.

Mu Lingyin was lost in thought as she stared at the table full of exquisite pastries. Was it time for dinner when it was her turn?

"Is it not to the princess's taste?" Emperor Qi Zhao sat opposite, with nostalgia in his eyes.

"No, it won't. It looks very delicate, and I'm sure it will taste amazing too." Mu Lingyin's voice was stiff and her smile was very unnatural.

He took out a jade pendant and placed it in front of Mu Lingyin. "Have you seen this jade pendant, Princess?"

He carefully observed all her expressions, and seeing her confused look, he picked up the jade pendant and turned it over from side to side.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I don't think I have seen it before." She put it back on the table, feeling a little nervous.

"Why is it as if?" he asked.

"Because I remember that jade pendants all had tassels underneath, but this one doesn't." She pointed to the bare bottom of the jade pendant, and something seemed to flash through her mind.

She frowned and raised her hand, looking at the red rope around her wrist. Her eyes lit up and she pointed at the tassel rope and said, "If this jade pendant had a tassel like this tied underneath, it would be very beautiful."

Qi Zhaodi's eyes flashed, and he looked at her with surprise.

"Do you know An Ningyin?" He asked another question.

Mu Lingyin widened her eyes. Your Majesty knows my cousin?

Emperor Qi Zhao smiled and started talking.

The two chatted for an hour without realizing it, until they saw Ford's figure passing by the door, and then they smiled and walked Mu Lingyin to the door.

After Fude respectfully saw off the fifth princess, he turned around and saw the emperor's gloomy face, so he bowed and waited by the side.

"Ask someone to check on Concubine Hui." If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have met Ning'er. After saying that, he lowered his head and started dealing with memorials.

Mu Lanxun from the posthouse also took the opportunity to meet Chu Guo’s two brothers. Although these two men were smart, one was lustful and the other was greedy.

"Third brother, are father and mother in good health?" Mu Lan sent someone to bring a table full of delicious food and then added more wine for him.

A flash of excitement appeared in the eyes of the third prince Mu Mingyan, but he did not sit down immediately. Instead, he started chatting with Mu Lan about family matters.

"My father is a wise man who knows how to use talents and is respected by all the people. My mother is graceful, wise and generous. The whole country of Chu is peaceful." Mu Mingyan didn't have any good feelings towards his younger brother, but he didn't have any hostility either.

Mu Lanxun's eyes flickered slightly, and she looked at him with a shy expression. "That's good. I was excited for several days when I knew that my royal brother was coming. I was only ten years old when I left Chu State. At that time, my royal brother was about the same age as I am now."

He squinted his eyes and smiled, as if he was reminiscing.

Mu Mingyan shook his head and smiled, patting his head. "Ninth brother, you remembered it wrongly. At that time, I was already eighteen years old and could leave the palace and build my own residence."

Mu Lanxun scratched his head and blushed for a moment, "Brother, come quickly. I've been in Shangli for so many years. The food here is quite good. Come and try it."

As he spoke, he kept picking up dishes for Mu Mingyan and introducing them to him, "Royal brother, try this black bean sauce chicken. It's marinated with various ingredients and then steamed. It's soft and tasty. It's my favorite."

"And this, red and white stewed meat, the stew tastes extremely delicious, the color is bright, and it is very memorable. Third brother must not miss it." He introduced one dish and picked up a dish for Mu Mingyan.

"Especially this Dongpo tofu. Even though it's a vegetarian dish, it's fried in oil and then sautéed with a secret sauce. It's definitely beyond your expectations."

Mu Lanxun was introducing the food in a flash, and when he turned around, he saw that Mu Mingyan's bowl was almost piled up like a mountain. He smiled awkwardly.

"My royal brother, do you mind if I sit down and have a meal with you?" He swallowed quietly, as if he was getting hungry as he spoke.

Mu Mingyan laughed, but was interrupted by a voice outside the door: "My two royal brothers, do you mind giving me another pair of chopsticks?"

A dashing figure walked in from outside the door. His narrow and long phoenix eyes seemed to have hooks, which made people feel itchy at first sight. What was even more special was that his pupils were one black and one blue.

Mu Fengze, the second prince of the Chu State, is twenty-five years old, tall and handsome, with a sunny yet somewhat melancholic temperament. He definitely has the ability to be a scumbag.

Mu Mingyan's mouth twitched, and he quickly stood in front of him, "No, this is the welcoming banquet that the Ninth Prince gave me, all these fine wines and delicious dishes are mine!"

He was about to push the uninvited guest away rudely, but Mu Fengze did not get angry. He turned around and sat down at the table.

He smiled brightly at Mu Lanxun, "Ninth brother, what is this thing you just mentioned called? I like eating mutton the most."

Mu Mingyan saw that he had already picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and knew that he could not stop him. He sat back in anger and glared at him.

Mu Lanxun forced a smile and said, "If my royal brother likes it, I will ask the kitchen to make you a few of our signature dishes tomorrow. The process is a bit complicated, so I'm afraid it's too late today."

"Brother, come and try this braised lamb, it's very fresh, and this pan-fried lamb chops, both are from the tender middle part, and the taste is quite good."

Mu Lanxun picked up more dishes for him. He took a bite of each dish, and then kept adding wine and dishes to the two royal brothers. He enjoyed the meal with gusto and left a lasting aftertaste.

It was not until he and the others were a little drunk that he staggered to say goodbye and limped back.

After Mu Lan left, the two of them sat opposite each other and sipped their tea leisurely. They were both adults, so naturally they could drink a lot. They felt a little dizzy but not drunk.

"This royal brother is quite interesting. He seems to think of himself as the master?" Mu Fengze chuckled. He drank the most wine and was in a good mood at the moment.

"After all, he's still young. I heard he's been here for a few years, with average treatment. He spends his days reading and writing in that abandoned mansion, rarely going out. I guess he doesn't have much experience."

Mu Mingyan laughed and didn't take this little brother seriously. He would have to stay here for another two years. Who knew what kind of useless he would become in two years?

He has been out of touch with the Chu State for so many years. So what if he has a mother who is the mother of the country? After returning, he will just be an idle prince.

Mu Fengze glanced at him sideways and said nothing. This royal brother gave him a complicated feeling. Sometimes the quietest barking dog bites more fiercely.

He seemed to be dining with them, but it wasn't clear what he was thinking. Was he being coy on purpose? Or did he really not understand?