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Within the resplendent palace, a grand and solemn state banquet was underway. Candles blazed brightly, music filled the air, and ministers and envoys from various countries gathered, their laughter and chatter mingling in a scene of extraordinary festivity. Yet, amidst this joyful atmosphere, Su Yun felt a strange sensation. A gaze, as tangible and invasive as it was, swept over her with unbridled force. Su Yun's heart trembled, acutely aware of this unnatural gaze. She glanced slowly and discreetly around, her gaze sweeping through the crowd, but the comings and goings were all courtiers and envoys in splendid attire, and she didn't notice anyone behaving strangely.

When she looked away, filled with doubt, that creepy gaze remained, like a thorn in her flesh, unable to be shaken off. Su Yun looked again carefully, but all she saw was the same normal banquet scene, and she still found nothing.

At this moment, the empress sitting in the main seat coughed lightly and gave her a subtle wink. Su Yun understood and stepped forward with light lotus steps. The empress smiled, her eyes revealing a hint of teasing, and said softly, "See, those handsome men on the left are all my brothers. Su Yun, see if there are any that catch your eye." Su Yun was slightly stunned, then a helpless smile appeared on her face, and she said respectfully, "Your Majesty is kind, but Su Yun does not want to get married for the time being. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

The empress nodded slightly, a hint of regret flashed in her eyes, but she no longer forced it.

At this moment, there was a slight commotion in the audience.

An envoy dressed in exotic attire stood up solemnly and stepped forward. He bowed to the empress and said in a loud and clear voice, "Your Majesty, our Jinyang Kingdom sincerely wishes to marry the Holy Maiden of the Great Sheng Kingdom. I hope Your Majesty will grant your approval."

Su Yun felt inexplicably annoyed upon hearing this. The banquet had given rise to so many unexpected incidents that it was truly suffocating. So, she apologized to the Empress and left midway to get some fresh air.

Su Yun strolled out along the long corridor. The outside world stood in stark contrast to the bustling palace. The lights were dim, and palace lanterns dotted the space like stars, their soft glow illuminating the dreamlike scenery around them. Su Yun slowly sat down on a stone bench. The night was slightly cool, and a gentle breeze blew past, gently picking up a strand of her hair.

At this moment, a gentle voice came from not far away: "Girl, you are alone here, what's on your mind?" Su Yun looked up and saw a man in white slowly approaching. He was tall and straight, with a gentle temperament like jade. In the hazy night, he looked like an immortal descending to earth.

Su Yun was slightly startled, and subconsciously became alert in his heart, but he responded politely: "Thank you for your concern, sir. I was just a little bored at the banquet and came out to get some fresh air. May I know who you are?"

The man in white smiled faintly, his smile as warm as the spring sun. He bowed and said, "I am just a passer-by in this palace. Seeing that the young lady looked a little sad, I couldn't help but come forward to ask a few questions. I hope the young lady doesn't mind."

Su Yun nodded slightly, indicating that she didn't mind. She turned her gaze to the palace lantern beside her. The light swayed in the wind, and her thoughts drifted with it.

Seeing she didn't say much, the man in white followed her gaze and said softly, "The light and shadow of the palace lanterns at night are surprisingly poetic, as if reflecting all the worries in people's hearts. Since you came out because you're feeling depressed, you must have a lot on your mind."

Su Yun sighed softly, thinking that although this man in front of her had just met her for the first time, he seemed to be able to see through her emotions.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Today's state banquet, with the undercurrents of various forces surging, and the sudden request for marriage, is really a headache."

A flash of understanding flashed in the white-robed man's eyes. He pondered for a moment and said, "Marriage is a common practice between nations. It's just that you, young lady, have been dragged into this complicated situation for no reason."

Su Yun smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, as the Holy Maiden of the Great Sheng Nation, some things are beyond my control. But I don't want to use my lifelong event as a bargaining chip." The man in white heard this and his eyes were full of admiration. He said, "It is rare for the young lady to have such thoughts. Marriage is a matter of sincerity, not a trade-off of interests. I wonder if the young lady has any plan to deal with it?"

Su Yun frowned slightly and shook her head, saying, "I don't have any good solutions for now. Although Her Majesty loves me, she also needs to carefully consider the diplomacy between countries."

The man in white pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Perhaps the girl could express her feelings to His Majesty and demonstrate her value to the Great Sheng Nation. Let His Majesty know that you can achieve greater benefits for the country in other ways than through marriage."

Su Yun's mind moved, and she felt that this was an idea. She looked at the man in white, her eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you for your advice, sir. Su Yun has learned a lot. But I don't know why you know so much about these things?"

The man in white was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "It's just that I read more history books every day. I've seen a lot, so I have some opinions of my own."

At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted their conversation.

Su Yun's maid ran over anxiously, "Saintess, His Majesty is looking for you. He said that the envoy from Jinyang State has put forward new conditions. The situation seems to be a bit tricky."

Upon hearing this, Su Yun immediately stood up and looked at the man in white: "Sir, it seems that we can only talk here for now. Su Yun has important matters to attend to." The man in white nodded and said: "Go quickly, young lady. I hope everything goes well."

Su Yun quickly returned to the palace with the maid, thinking about how to deal with the situation while secretly curious about the identity of the man in white.

The man in white looked at Su Yun's departing back, his lips slightly raised, a complex look flashed in his eyes, and then he turned around and disappeared into the night.