Auxiliary Women's Strategy: A Virtuous Wife Helps the King to Rule the World

Su Nan entered the palace from the main gate, walked through the corridor with carved beams and painted rafters, bypassed the winding courtyard, and finally stepped into the magnificent banquet hall.

Su Nan gracefully entered the banquet hall, her figure unfolding like a delicate scroll. She wore a blue gown, embellished with silver embroidery, which swayed gently with her steps, like twinkling stars in the night sky. Her hair was artfully tied into a retro chignon, with strands falling across her face, adding a touch of softness. Her eyes were bright and deep, as if they could see into the secrets of the human heart.

With her arrival, the once-bustling banquet hall suddenly fell silent, the gazes of the many wealthy and powerful men involuntarily focused on her. Several young gentlemen greeted her with a touch of trepidation, their attitudes expressing both awe for Su Nan's status and curiosity about her mysterious background. Su Nan responded with a smile, her smile just right, neither overly intimate nor cold.

"Miss Su, I have long heard of your great name. Meeting you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved." A young man in a brocade robe and with a smile on his face bowed to her.

Su Nan nodded slightly and replied with a proper smile: "Thank you for the compliment, sir."

This young man, named Lin Yi, was one of the people who had proposed marriage a while ago—the son of Minister Zong Zheng. He had been trying to get close to Su Nan, hoping to consolidate his family's position through her. However, Su Nan didn't pay him much attention, only politely responding to his greeting before turning to other people.

Her eyes revealed a subtle sharpness, as if they could see into everyone's heart. Every powerful young man present was drawn to her seemingly gentle yet intimidating gaze, and they began to speculate about the true strength behind this beautiful woman.

Su Nan moved among the crowd, her words and actions showing a calm attitude. She talked to every important person.

Little did she know that she was doing this to deepen the impression in her "memories". Her original memory was not very clear, and sometimes even missing part of it. In Su Nan's opinion, this was due to her original personality, and she would erase everything she thought was unimportant.

At this moment, a young woman in elegant attire approached Su Nan. She was Lin Yi's cousin, Liu Yan. Liu Yan's eyes were filled with curiosity and inquiry. She wanted to see what made this legendary woman so special.

"Miss Su, I heard that you are not only talented and beautiful, but also a rare wise man. It is really admirable." Liu Yan's voice was soft and charming.

Su Nan smiled slightly and replied, "Miss Liu, you are too kind. Basic exercises are not bad."

“?……?……?”

Then, leaving Liu Yan with a gloomy face, she walked straight towards the best friend in someone's memory.

"Sister Nan!"

"Yunrou!"

Holding Yunrou's hand, they walked through the bustling crowd and came to a relatively secluded corner. There was a small round table with exquisite snacks and tea sets on it.

"Sister Nan, look at those young masters and young ladies. They seem to be very close to each other, but actually there are undercurrents." Yun Rou said softly, with a hint of uneasiness in her voice.

Su Nan frowned slightly after hearing this. She knew Yun Rou's words were true. She looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before lowering her voice and asking, "What news did you get?"

Yun Rou looked around, then leaned over and continued in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I learned from the conversation between my father and several generals that almost all the royal family members present today are from the eldest prince's faction. It is said that this banquet is actually intended to win over the children of the powerful and influential in the court."

Su Nan nodded thoughtfully, knowing full well that in such situations, every word and every glance could carry profound political significance. She looked up and around. "It seems to be a rather complex banquet tonight!" Su Nan whispered back, "We need to be extra careful and stay out of trouble."

Yun Rou nodded and turned away from the corner. Su Nan stood there, looking at the guests in the banquet hall, each with their own thoughts, and sighed inwardly: her heart was filled with complicated emotions, and she once again lamented the cruelty of the feudal dynasty.

The succession to the throne of the Great Xia Empire has always been fraught with bloodshed and conspiracy. In my memory, there was no such thing as a crown prince in the Great Xia Empire; all the princes were competitors. For hundreds of years, the Great Xia Emperor had no brothers still alive during his reign, and even his sisters were few and far between.

In other words, once the eldest prince Qiu Feng ascended the throne, what fate would those princes and princesses who did not receive support face? She could not help but feel sad for these people, as they perhaps did not realize how insignificant the fate of an individual was in the face of the game of power.

Su Nan decided to be more cautious at the banquet. She knew that every subtle movement and every careless word could be interpreted by others and even become a bargaining chip in future struggles.

She had to ensure that she would not threaten the safety of the Su family.

Su Nan shook his head: "Why am I here? Worrying about the country, the people, and the family? Not today, I'll eat alone today."

The drawbacks of the fusion of the two Su Nans gradually emerged: her thoughts were jumping, her personality was changing, and she was capricious. But Su Nan didn't notice it at the time. She just ate with relish under the surprised eyes of countless people...

"when……"

Following the sound of a gong, melodious ceremonial music began to fill the banquet hall, and the clamor within gradually subsided. All eyes turned to the entrance. Crown Prince Qiu Feng, accompanied by the other princes and princesses, slowly entered the banquet hall. They were dressed in magnificent attire, each step imbued with solemnity and majesty. The Crown Prince, clad in a golden robe with an intricate dragon pattern embroidered on the chest, was particularly dazzling.

The guests all stood up and saluted, showing respect for the royal family. Su Nan followed suit, her gaze sweeping over the princes and princesses one by one, silently noting in her mind: The eldest prince Qiu Feng, the fourth prince Qiu Sheng, the fifth prince Qiu Chu, and the seventh princess Qiu Jingshuang, these are the eldest prince's faction.

The eldest prince walked in front, his steps steady and his face smiling, giving off a confident and calm vibe. The princes and princesses following behind him also wore smiles, but Su Nan keenly detected the wariness and uneasiness in their eyes.

Su Nan withdrew her gaze, pondering inwardly. She knew that these young royals maintained a superficial harmony, but in reality, each was scheming for their own benefit. She realized that tonight's banquet was not just a social event, but also part of a political struggle. On this stage, every action and every word could affect the future.

As the royal family members took their seats, the banquet officially began. Su Nan observed the reactions of those around her, noticing that many people's eyes were constantly shifting between the royal family members, trying to grasp any valuable information. She herself remained highly alert, always prepared to respond to any possible situation.

During the banquet, Su Nan noticed the Seventh Princess who was wearing a light pink dress. There was a hint of subtle melancholy in her eyes. She was obviously worried about something, and Su Nan saw it all.

At this moment, she suddenly felt a gaze falling on her. She looked up and met the eldest prince's eyes. Qiu Feng nodded slightly to her. Su Nan smiled politely in return, then rolled her eyes and said, "This is my chance!"

Su Nan stood up and bowed to the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, I am deeply honored to be invited to your banquet today. I have prepared a small gift for you to accept!" She raised an exquisite brocade box. The surface was delicately carved and exuded a faint fragrance. She knelt slightly in greeting, then raised the gift with both hands above her head.

"Oh, Miss Su, you are so thoughtful." The eldest prince took the brocade box presented by the servant and was stunned for a moment after opening it: "What is this?"

"Your Highness, this is a handheld fan. There's a button in the middle. Press it lightly to start the wind. Press it twice for increased wind speed, three times for maximum speed, and then press it again to turn it off."

The eldest prince was curious about what he heard and tried it according to what Su Nan said, and it turned out to be true!

"This thing is very wonderful, Miss Su, do you have any explanation?"

Su Nan smiled slightly: "Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

"Just say it." The eldest prince waved his hand.

Su Nan paused and said, "This item was given by our Master. She only said one sentence: 'Qiu Feng, ask for wind - and you will get wind!'"

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