After being exiled with her husband and children, she returned with great power to rule the world

"Miss Murong, Leizhou is just ahead. We're planning to go into the city to buy some supplies. Would you be willing to join us?"

When the team stopped to rest again, Chifeng walked up to Murong Ling'er with a smile on his face and asked.

"Leizhou?" Murong Ling'er raised her eyebrows slightly, and her mind instantly emerged with the conversations of those wanderers in the inn last time. Among them, Leizhou seemed to be mentioned. She vaguely remembered that it was a place famous for its tribute wine.

As expected, Chifeng immediately began to explain enthusiastically, "This Leizhou City! It's an important production area for imperial tribute wine, and it's renowned for its fine wine! Celebrities from all over the world often gather here to taste wine and discuss philosophy, hosting various wine parties and poetry gatherings. The scene is truly bustling. Miss Murong, why not go there and broaden your horizons and experience this unique atmosphere."

Murong Ling'er thought for a moment and nodded slightly. Since Chifeng invited her so warmly and she also wanted to take Murong Chen out to experience the prosperity of this world, she happily agreed.

It happened in a flash. Before Chu Lingfeng could open his mouth to dissuade her, Murong Ling'er had already jumped on the horse nimbly and galloped away with Murong Chen like an arrow.

Chu Lingfeng looked at their receding backs, his brows furrowed, his heart full of worry. The reason why he tried so hard not to let Murong Linger go to Leizhou City was because he had just heard a shocking news from Lin Yi - the prince suddenly left the palace for some unknown reason and headed straight for Leizhou City.

He wanted to tell Murong Ling'er the news as soon as possible, but before he could open his mouth, Murong Ling'er had disappeared from his sight.

Chu Lingfeng stood there for a moment, thinking to himself that fortunately the prince did not know Murong Ling'er's true identity, so even if they met by chance, he probably would not pay much attention to her.

After repeated consideration, Chu Lingfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief, but a trace of worry still lingered.

On this side, Murong Ling'er did not enter the city with Qifeng and other officials, but took the lead and entered Leizhou City with Murong Chen.

As soon as you enter the city, you will see the streets bustling with people coming and going, the sounds of hawking and laughter intertwined together, and it is as lively as a pot of boiling water.

Murong Ling'er's eyes instantly sparkled with curiosity. She excitedly stopped a passerby who was watching with gusto and politely asked, "Excuse me, why is the city so bustling today?"

The passerby was interrupted by the sudden question and was stunned for a moment. Then he looked Murong Ling'er up and down. Seeing that she was dressed well and spoke with a slightly foreign accent, he smiled and replied, "You're from out of town, right? You don't even know this. Today is the annual beauty pageant. In Leizhou City, any woman with a bit of beauty is eager to participate! It's a great opportunity to make a name for yourself."

"Beauty pageant?" Murong Ling'er was slightly stunned when she heard this answer.

The person who was speaking was originally attracted by Murong Ling'er's clear and pleasant voice and couldn't help turning his head to look back, but when he saw that she was wearing a large weft hat that covered her face tightly, he suddenly felt bored, so he quickly turned his head away and continued to watch the excitement attentively.

When Murong Ling'er heard it was a beauty pageant, her original interest disappeared without a trace. She shook her head gently, took Murong Chen's hand, and nimbly squeezed out of the crowd, saying as she walked, "Let's go to the restaurant for dinner first."

It was noon at this time. The mother and son had been traveling all the way and had not yet eaten. Now that they had entered the city, they naturally had to find a place to have a good meal first!

After finally squeezing out of the crowded crowd, Murong Ling'er raised her eyes and caught a glimpse of the Yipinxiang Restaurant on the side of the road.

The restaurant had carved beams and painted buildings, with wine flags fluttering, and looked quite grand under the sunlight.

"Let's go, this is the restaurant." Murong Ling'er didn't hesitate and took Murong Chen's hand and walked towards the restaurant.

"Sir, please go upstairs!" As soon as they stepped into the restaurant, the sharp-eyed waiter came up to them with a smile on his face, greeting them warmly, and at the same time extended his hand as a gesture of invitation, intending to lead Murong Ling'er and her son upstairs.

Murong Ling'er glanced casually around the lobby and saw that the downstairs was already packed with people of all kinds. The noise was endless and there was not even a vacant seat to sit.

She sighed inwardly, and having no other choice at the moment, she exchanged a tacit glance with Murong Chen, then silently followed the waiter upstairs.

The situation did not get any better on the second floor; it was still packed and noisy.

The waiter still had that ingratiating smile on his face, and said apologetically, "I don't know why so many customers have come to our shop today. They're all here for the annual beauty pageant. If you two don't mind, we have a luxurious private room. Although it's a bit out of the way, it's spacious and comfortable, beautifully decorated, and everything is of the highest quality."

"Okay, let's use a private room!" Murong Ling'er waved her hand gently, interrupting the waiter. She knew in her heart that judging from the situation, other restaurants in the city were probably swept up in the craze of the beauty pageant and were crowded.

When the waiter heard this, the smile on his face instantly became even brighter. He nodded and bowed quickly to lead the two of them to the luxurious private room.

Seeing that Murong Ling'er was so easy-going and had no intention of making things difficult for her, the waiter's already friendly attitude became even more cordial, and he enthusiastically introduced the restaurant's signature dishes.

Murong Ling'er was not picky and ordered four or five dishes at random and asked for two bowls of rice.

"Mom, come and see! It's so lively!"

As soon as Murong Chen sat down, he jumped up like a lively little rabbit and rushed to the narrow window. His eyes were wide open and he stared at the downstairs!

Several beautifully decorated sedan chairs were seen slowly coming towards this side. The soft silk gauze on the sedan chairs fluttered in the wind, and the gold and silver accessories sparkled brightly in the sun. Murong Chen's face flushed with excitement, and he couldn't help shouting to Murong Ling'er.

As the sedan chairs gradually approached the restaurant, the sound of gongs and drums became more and more deafening. The cheers and screams from the crowd intertwined together, like a surging wave, one after another, which was both lively and noisy.

Murong Ling'er had never liked this kind of noisy environment, but when she saw her son's rare excitement, she couldn't help but feel a little tender in her heart.

She stood up slightly, walked gently behind Murong Chen, and stood with him in front of the window to watch.

Just at this moment, a gentle breeze blew and opened the soft gauze around one of the sedan chairs. In the sedan chair, a woman was sitting upright. Her eyebrows were as dark as distant ink, her eyes were like stars, her skin was whiter than snow, and her long, shiny black hair fell behind her shoulders like a waterfall, and her stunning face was instantly revealed.

"Wow! She is worthy of being the daughter of the Li family. She is truly naturally beautiful and as pretty as a fairy!" Someone in the crowd couldn't help but exclaim.

"Humph! Miss Li may be beautiful, but I think Miss Zhao is the true beauty. Miss Zhao's temperament is dignified yet charming. This is what a beauty should look like!"

"What do you know? Miss Sun is so beautiful that she can eclipse the moon and shame the flowers. Her eyes seem to speak, captivating and captivating."

"If you ask me, Miss Qian is still the best. Her figure and face are simply impeccable."

"Stop arguing! The beauty pageant hasn't even started yet! It's still uncertain who will win! Maybe a dark horse will emerge!"

"That's right, let's just wait and see who will be the most beautiful in the end!"

Everyone in the crowd was talking at once, discussing heatedly, arguing over who they thought was the most beautiful lady.