Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Meng Tingyue gently followed the gaze that passed by inadvertently, and its source finally settled on Prince Qing.

She frowned slightly, and a barely perceptible sadness crept up between her eyebrows. She felt that there was a strange aura around the King of Qing today.

The Qing kings of the past always gave people a feeling of weakness, gentle as jade, with a calm aura and an appearance of not fighting or competing.

But today's King Qing made Meng Tingyue feel a sense of power, faintly revealing the majesty and oppression of a superior.

Especially the look cast by Prince Qing, which was obscure and deep. She always felt that this look had a special meaning.

She gently lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes like a fan, covering the thoughts in her eyes, and thought to herself.

Prince Qing looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, whose every move exuded gentleness and agility. The dark fire in his eyes became more and more intense, with a hint of determination to win her.

Given his familiarity with Yue'er's past, it was only a matter of time for him to regain her favor.

He carefully observed Yue'er's attitude towards the prince. Her indifference and alienation undoubtedly showed that she had no feelings for the prince.

On the other hand, the prince is so cold and rigid, how can he be even half as good as him and win Yue'er's heart?

The more King Qing thought about it, the more he felt he had a chance.

In addition to Meng Tingyue secretly observing Prince Qing, Princess Luo Jia was also secretly observing Prince Qing.

Based on her understanding of the story, there must be something wrong with this King Qing.

She observed carefully from the side, and saw a hint of stubbornness and possessiveness occasionally flash in the eyes of the King of Qing, which shocked her.

Perhaps her prying eyes were too direct, which attracted the attention of King Qing, who cast a sharp look like an eagle at her.

Prince Qing quickly caught this strange gaze. When he saw that it was Luo Jia, the sharp light that had been condensed in his eyes instantly dissipated. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he nodded slightly in response.

Judging from the way Yue'er was interacting with Luo Jia just now, they must have a good relationship, which is different from their previous life.

Perhaps, he could find a breakthrough from Luo Jia. If Luo Jia was willing to lend him a hand, when he ascended the throne in the future, he could prevent her from going to the distant border to marry.

Lord Meng waited patiently for a while, but still did not receive any news of His Majesty's personal arrival.

Although he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, he still maintained a cheerful expression. Just as he was about to say some festive speech, he heard a servant rushing into the room in a hurry.

"Master, Master, someone is coming from the palace!" The servant's voice was filled with anxiety and excitement.

Upon hearing this, Lord Meng's face lit up with joy, and his eyes moved, looking in the direction the servant had pointed.

I saw a handsome young man with extraordinary temperament, led by a servant outside the main hall, walking into the mansion with calm steps.

At the banquet, officials from all walks of life heard the news, put down their cups, and looked towards the door at the same time, secretly guessing the identity of the visitor.

However, when their eyes fell upon that strange and handsome face, they were all stunned. They searched their memories but could not find such a person in the palace.

Meng Tingyue's heart trembled when she caught a glimpse of the man's face.

Isn’t this the painter she met in the peach forest before and who painted a picture for her?

She had known for a long time that this person was from the palace. Last time she asked the prince to arrange a meeting with him, he did not agree. However, she did not expect to meet him here today.

She couldn't help but glance sideways at the prince beside her, only to see that his eyes were also fixed on that person, revealing a look of surprise, as if he was also surprised by the person's arrival.

Lord Meng saw the doubts in the visitor's heart and looked at him carefully. He was not wearing court clothes and was obviously not a eunuch in the palace.

Could he be one of His Majesty's personal guards? But judging by his attire and the otherworldly presence he exuded, he seemed quite unlike any other personal guard.

Only the faintly visible royal emblem on his waist quietly revealed that this person was of extraordinary status.

He suppressed his doubts and slowly stepped forward, "May I know your name, sir?"

"My surname is Bai. His Majesty has specially sent me here to congratulate Lord Meng on his birthday and has also prepared a small gift for him." The Imperial Master had a gentle and humble smile on his face, and the little boy following closely behind him was holding an exquisite little box carefully in his hands.

Lord Meng's eyes involuntarily fell on the box in the little boy's arms. He saw that the carvings on the box were intricate and delicate, and the things in the box must be extraordinary.

A hint of surprise quietly emerged in his eyes. He was about to reach out to take the box, but saw the child take a step back slightly.

He tilted his head slightly, with a puzzled look in his eyes, and looked at the smiling imperial teacher in front of him again.

The Imperial Preceptor smiled and explained, "His Majesty said that this gift should be given to Lord Meng after the birthday banquet is halfway through."

Upon hearing this, Lord Meng had some doubts in his heart, but he could only respond respectfully: "Lord Bai, please take a seat."

The Imperial Master's eyes swept lightly around him, and he found a place to sit down at random.

Prince Qing had also reached a high position in his previous life, so he naturally recognized the face of the national teacher and was greatly shocked.

Why would the Imperial Master come in person?

In his memory of his previous life, the National Master had always lived in seclusion and was mysterious. It was not until after his coronation ceremony that he was able to see the true appearance of the National Master.

An inexplicable uneasiness quietly spread in his heart, as if something was quietly slipping out of his control and heading towards an unknown direction.

Your surname is Bai?

This surname is rare in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and there has never been such a person in the previous life.

Meng Tingyue pondered secretly in her heart, her eyes flickering.

After the banquet began, the guests toasted Lord Meng one by one.

At this time, a guest raised his glass to congratulate Lord Meng, his words full of envy: "Lord Meng is truly blessed. He has two daughters, one married into the Eastern Palace, and the other became the consort of the Fifth Prince. His father-in-law, the Xiao family, has even been promoted to the leading imperial merchant family in the Great Zhou. Lord Meng's career is already bright and promising."

The smile on Lord Meng's face froze when he heard his last words.

He knew very well that his colleague had spoken out of turn after drinking, and his words were less restrained and more straightforward, so he did not get angry. He just raised his wine cup, took a sip, and responded perfunctorily.

Xiao Huaifeng, who was watching quietly on the side, happened to hear these words, and a hint of subtle sarcasm flashed across his eyes.

He leisurely raised the wine glass in his hand, his voice calm but with a hint of deep meaning: "Master Meng, please stay."

Upon hearing the voice, Lord Meng turned slightly and his eyes fell on Xiao Huaifeng.

The guests around were confused by Xiao Huaifeng's sudden address. Just as they were about to guess what it meant, Xiao Huaifeng's voice rang out again.

"I know that Lord Meng has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, and regards gold and silver as dust. Those rare treasures in the eyes of the world are naturally not worth your attention. Therefore, the Xiao family has specially prepared a unique gift for Lord Meng."

When Lord Meng heard this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding and frowned slightly.

Just at this moment, a servant hurried in from outside the courtyard.