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In the court, only Chu Junye and Chu Junheng paid little attention to Princess Yingjue. The unmarried Second and Fifth Princes already had their plans in mind. If they married her, they would gain an additional foreign supporter.

After the court session, Li Yue couldn't hide her excitement and prepared to follow Chu Jingchen. However, the emperor stopped Chu Jingchen and they went to the imperial study together.

Li Yue had no choice but to leave with the envoys. The princes came forward to greet Li Yue and entertain her. Because of the hospitality of the host, the Chu Junheng brothers were also included!

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The emperor looked at the regent thoughtfully and asked, "What do you think of this marriage?"

Chu Jingchen remained calm and composed, his face expressionless as he said calmly, "It's done, my Royal Brother, why are you asking me?"

The emperor, seeing his uncomprehending attitude, seemed a little anxious. He pressed the issue, "I'm saying that you've reached marriageable age. Princess Liyue is incredibly beautiful and of noble birth! She's a perfect match for you. It's time for you to start a family."

The emperor looked at him anxiously, wanting him to agree to this matter quickly. But his next words disappointed the emperor.

"My royal brother asked me to come here for this matter. Needless to say, my royal brother doesn't need to worry about me."

The emperor frowned, looking at his brother, twenty years his junior, and sighed helplessly. He had never married. As the eldest brother, he felt deeply distressed to see him so alone. No one cared about him or looked after him.

"Alright, I won't force you. But during this time, you have to accompany this Liyue princess. The Yingjue tribe is quite powerful, so try not to neglect their courtesy! After all, the Dongli Kingdom has always been eyeing our dynasty."

Chu Jingchen also agreed with the emperor's words, and then said, "Okay, if your Majesty has nothing else, I will leave first."

After Chu Jingchen left, the eunuch beside the emperor was very good at reading the emperor's words and expressions. Seeing that the emperor was worried about the regent, he comforted him:

"Your Majesty, please stop worrying about the Regent's marriage. Focus on your own health! As the saying goes, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings! The Regent is still young and doesn't understand your good intentions. In a few years, when he matures, he'll naturally understand."

The emperor was in a much better mood after hearing what the eunuch said. He stopped dwelling on the matter and went to Noble Concubine Ye's palace.

In the cold courtyard, after dinner, Yi Duoer and several maids played snowball fights and happily built a snowman. Wearing her frosty gloves, Yi Duoer scooped up snow from everywhere and applied it to the snowman bit by bit. A smile always appeared at the corner of her lips. It was obvious that she was in a very good mood.

"Princess, this snowman you built is so lifelike!"

A maid named Dongmei came over and complimented her, holding a carrot and handing it to Yi Duoer. She took it with a smile and placed it on the snowman's face!

"Okay, you're done!"

Yi Duoer was very satisfied with her work. She was indeed bored these days. Even Chu Junheng didn't come to play with her.

Thinking of this, his smile suddenly faded, and a hint of worry appeared between his brows. "I don't know what that bastard Chu Jingchen has been doing lately."

Yi Duo'er muttered, her voice as weak as a mosquito, "Miss, how about I go out with you for a walk? Relax!"

Yu Shu noticed that Yi Duoer was in a bad mood, so he asked,

Although Chu Junye had an unpleasant experience with her, fortunately, he did not treat Leng Yuan harshly, and she was free to come and go! Yi Duoer's eyes flickered slightly. She had tried everything except gambling houses. Thinking of this, the corners of her lips moved slightly.

"Let's go, I'll take you to a nice place today!" After she finished speaking, she turned around and ran into the house quickly. Yu Shu was puzzled, "Miss, where are you going?"

Her question went unanswered. After a while, Yi Duoer came over with some silver. She grabbed Yu Shu's arm and trotted out of the yard. She said anxiously:

"While Qiu Chan is going to get the charcoal, let's leave quickly, otherwise she will follow me again."

She didn't trust anyone here except Yu Shu. Who knew why Chu Jingchen sent Qiu Chan to stay with her? So, she usually avoided Qiu Chan whenever possible!

Yi Duoer and the timid Yu Shu arrived at the largest underground casino in the capital, a place crowded with people of all kinds. She looked at the various gambling tools there.

Yu Shu had never been in contact with the underworld. Looking at the thugs here, all of them looked ferocious, and the gamblers here, he grabbed Yi Duoer in fear and didn't dare to take another step forward!

"Miss, let's go back! This is not the place for us."

Yu Shu couldn't understand why Yi Duo'er, who used to be so timid, now loved going to brothels to drink and was so friendly with the gangsters! Now she even went to places like casinos.

Yi Duoer noticed that Yu Shu was scared and thought it was hard for her to follow him to such a place. So she asked her to go back first. Yu Shu pretended to refuse and then left quickly.

Yi Duoer saw her hurriedly leaving and smiled fondly, "This little girl..."

Yi Duoer then took in the surroundings, her face brimming with confidence. She had learned various gambling techniques and psychological tactics in the modern era, and it looked like she could finally save up some money.

Her eyes moved through the crowd, keenly capturing everyone's subtle expressions and movements.

Yi Duoer slowly walked towards a gambling table, which was surrounded by noisy gamblers. She gently stroked her hair, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a calm temperament. When she sat down,

Everyone also noticed her, but they didn't know whose family this young lady came from. She was so beautiful that she could topple a country. Everyone had their own thoughts!

The prince of Dongli Kingdom, Xie Xingchen, who was sitting opposite Yi Duoer, was also the man in black that night.

The moment he looked at Yi Duoer, he couldn't help feeling a little surprised. He had seen many beauties, but this was the first time he had seen a beauty as eccentric and lively as Yi Duoer!

At this moment, Yi Duoer looked forward and noticed Xie Xingchen, and looked him up quickly.

He was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe. His black hair flowed like a waterfall, gently tied back with a white jade hairpin. His deep eyes, sharp as a blade, seemed to penetrate the heart. His aura was cool and detached, making him instantly noticeable in a crowd.

The two looked at each other, and Yi Duoer felt that this man was not an ordinary person.

One of the gamblers said maliciously: "Hey, young lady, do you have any money? If you lose later, it will be difficult to take off your clothes here."

His words made everyone at the table burst into laughter. Yi Duoer faced the ridicule without getting angry. Instead, she sneered and took out a bag of silver and threw it on the table. Only then did everyone quiet down!

Xie Xingchen's mouth curled up slightly, and he said in a gentle tone: "Since the girl is so confident, let's get started."