Oops, the princess is surrounded by the male protagonists

Bai Yue heard this and smiled faintly. Then she put the uneaten melon seeds back on the plate and patted them with her hands as if to remove stains.

The crisp sound echoed in the air, and then she looked at Mo Xuanche leisurely and responded.

"Your Majesty, please stop playing the philandering emperor in front of me!"

"Look at this dancer on the stage. Although she is dressed in red and looks stunning, the agility of her steps and the heroic spirit she inadvertently exudes are clearly the posture of a man who has been tempered in the martial arts field for a long time."

"Furthermore, the look you gave him clearly showed the kindness of an elder towards a younger one. All these things make me certain that this dancing red shadow must be the young Marquis Chu!"

"The Crown Princess is truly insightful and intelligent!"

Mo Xuanche's gaze gently swept over Chu Xingyu, who was wearing women's clothing on the stage, and a doting smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Xingyu, this little guy, has been spoiled by his aunt and uncle since he was a child. Now he is actually competing for the title of the most beautiful woman. He is really naughty and ingenious!"

"Oh, Your Majesty said that Marquis Chu and the princess were spoiled, but isn't that due to your own efforts? Didn't you sacrifice yourself so that Young Marquis Chu could see through Su Mengqi's fickle nature? This deep brotherly love is truly astonishing!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Xuanche's face instantly put on his signature charming smile.

"My aunt and uncle have been kind to me, so it's only natural that I treat Xingyu well. As for Su Mengqi, she was the one who threw herself at me first, and I was just helping her by giving her some support."

"Well, Your Majesty, I'm really not interested in your romantic affairs! Let's get back on track. You called me here, right? I guess you have something important to ask?"

Bai Yue raised one eyebrow slightly and spoke with a hint of unruliness in her voice.

Mo Xuanche's gaze became deep and serious at this moment. He nodded slightly, fixed his eyes on Bai Yue, and spoke slowly.

"I'm just curious. When did the Crown Princess become so close to my old uncle?"

After hearing this, Bai Yue's eyes flashed with a helpless smile. She lightly held her chin, pretended to be in deep thought, and said lightly.

"The old prince and I weren't particularly close. I simply helped him heal his hand ailment. He was kind-hearted, so naturally he felt a bit more grateful to me."

"Oh, Your Highness, the Crown Princess, you're being too modest. My old uncle, the prince, is aloof and proud, and he never easily participates in noisy activities like the Autumn Hunt!"

"But now, not only has he participated, he has even invited the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince to live with him. Even I don't easily enjoy such treatment. This shows how much you mean to him."

Mo Xuanche straightened his posture after hearing this and spoke to Bai Yue in a serious tone.

"Your Majesty, please listen to me. I really only performed surgery on the old prince and healed his right hand. He was so kind to me because I was truly grateful!"

"If you still have doubts, why not ask the old prince for confirmation in person? Perhaps he can help you resolve your confusion."

Bai Yue stared at Mo Xuanche, with a hint of helplessness and honesty in her eyes.

"Oh, Uncle Wang's courtesy to me, after all, is simply due to my status as the Emperor of Wulie. In this land, as long as the country's name remains, it probably makes no difference to him who sits on the throne."

Mo Xuanche's lips curled up in a self-deprecating arc, and there was a bit of unknown bitterness hidden in that smile. Then he changed the subject, looked at Bai Yue with deep eyes, and his tone became more serious.

"Crown Princess, the power behind Uncle Wang is definitely not something that ordinary people can ignore. The fact that you have won his favor has undoubtedly put you at the center of attention. You will definitely become a hot commodity in the eyes of some people and a target that everyone will compete to win over!"

"But if you fail to satisfy certain people, I'm afraid that beneath this dazzling light, hidden arrows will follow. A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. I hope the Crown Princess will remember this!"

Bai Yue smiled slightly when she heard this, then looked at Mo Xuan and said.

"Your Majesty's words have given me a vivid lesson in political strategy. So, should I interpret this as a kind reminder from Your Majesty, or... a different kind of threat?"

A hint of cunning flashed in Mo Xuanche's eyes, and then he returned to his signature evil smile, like the most charming breeze in spring.

"Your words, Crown Princess, are truly heartbreaking. I have nothing but admiration for you, Crown Princess. How could I possibly harbor any intention of harming you? What I just said was simply out of my concern and desire to protect you. I hope you will not misunderstand me."

"Your Majesty, you have probably never loved anyone before. Despite your superb acting skills, I don't see any affection in your eyes."

Bai Yue stared at Mo Xuanche for a long time, then suddenly spoke.

"...Heh, Crown Princess, are you trying to show off to me the tender, lingering affection between you and Crown Prince Chenyun?"

Mo Xuanche's face turned cold in an instant, and there was a hint of subtle bitterness in his words. He raised his fingertips and pointed to the high platform that was drowned by cheers. There, a eunuch was announcing that the title of the most beautiful woman this year belonged to Chu Xingyu, who was wearing a golden mask and dressed as a woman.

"Now that the result is known, please step forward, Princess, and add a touch of spring to that beautiful lady, pinning her with the flower of victory!"

There was a subtle complex emotion hidden in his voice, as if he was escaping, but also seemed to be provoking.

"Okay, then I'll take my leave!"

Bai Yue smiled slightly and bowed to Mo Xuanche. When she turned around, her clothes fluttered lightly, showing a bit of free and unrestrainedness.

After she walked out of the room, she heard the crisp sound of porcelain breaking one after another behind her. Bai Yue muttered to herself as she walked down the stairs.

"Mo Xuanche and Chu Xingyu are truly brothers. When they get angry, it's always so sudden and inexplicable."

When Bai Yue stepped out of the attic, the originally noisy gong and drum team gathered around again as if led by an invisible baton, creating a very lively atmosphere.

Bai Yue looked at the bustling scene, a playful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she stretched out her body, like an elf leaping in the forest, and flew straight to the high platform in the south.

"Wait, Your Highness, the Crown Princess, how can you fly away just like that? Everyone, hurry up and chase her, don't let her fly away!"

The servants looked at each other in bewilderment and began to chase after him.

Bai Yue used the surging crowd as a stepping stone, like a fish swimming in water. After a few ups and downs, he was standing firmly on the high platform.

When she landed lightly in front of Chu Xingyu, the air around her seemed to freeze. The eunuch who announced the result was stunned for a moment by Bai Yue's appearance, then he reacted and shouted exaggeratedly.

"Oh my! Is this a fairy that has descended from heaven? The beauty pageant is over. You're here at such an unfortunate time!"