Oops, the princess is surrounded by the male protagonists

"Oh, isn't this my royal brother? I haven't seen you for a few years, but your elegance hasn't diminished at all. Instead, you've become even more calm and composed!"

The man opposite seemed to have just noticed Yun Qingchen's existence and spoke lazily as he picked up the teacup on the table.

However, when his gaze shifted to Bai Yue, he seemed to be struck by some bizarre sight, and the tea he had just drunk immediately splashed out with a "puff".

"Haha, my royal brother, my royal brother, when did you end up with such a... uh, unique 'spiritual beast' by your side? This interwoven red and green attire is even more vibrant than the blooming flowers of spring. No, I need to catch my breath first. Once this laughter has died down, let's reminisce about the past!"

Just as the man was laughing so hard that he was bent over, a majestic and loud announcement broke the joyful atmosphere in the hall like thunder.

"Your Majesty and the Queen Mother have arrived—!"

"Ah, you came later?"

When Bai Yue heard that Empress Dowager Lin, who wanted to kill her, was attending the banquet, she quickly fixed her eyes on the Golden Palace.

Mo Xuanche, dressed in a brocade robe embroidered with dragon patterns, walked up the steps slowly with an old lady of extraordinary bearing and elegance. After he respectfully led the empress dowager to her seat, he turned to the officials who were bowing and saluted, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.

"All the nobles, please stand up!"

After everyone took their seats in order, Mo Xuanche's gaze swept over the envoys from the Wenqu Kingdom. A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he slowly spoke with a hint of joking in his voice.

"I presume this must be the renowned Prince Hui of Wenqu State, right? Even I, far away in Wulie, have long heard of your wisdom and intelligence. Seeing it with my own eyes today, I truly find your brilliance truly remarkable and breathtaking!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qingchi quickly stood up, a humble yet slightly cunning smile on his face. He bowed and spoke humbly.

"Your Majesty's praise is so unbelievable that I feel deeply humbled and overwhelmed. I feel as if I were lost in a cloud of mist. To think that I, with my humble name, could catch Your Majesty's eye is truly a blessing. If Your Majesty will not forsake me, I would like to offer this glass of wine to Your Majesty to wish him good health. May the foundation of the Wulie Empire flourish like pine and cypress, and never wither!"

In stark contrast to his arrogant attitude towards Yun Qingchen, Yun Qingchi's behavior at this moment revealed an almost flattering flexibility. After drinking the wine in the glass, he turned the glass over to prove that he was not lying.

"Oh, Your Highness, Prince Hui, is truly resourceful. I will accept your kindness and drink this cup to the full!"

After saying that, he was ready to drink the wine in the glass, but when his eyes inadvertently swept across Bai Yue beside Yun Qingchen, the sudden visual impact almost made him lose his composure. He quickly coughed loudly to cover up his crazy laughter that he could not hold back at all.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?"

When the eunuch Xingzhu beside Mo Xuanche saw him coughing like this, he immediately asked with concern, but Mo Xuanche shook his head and then looked at Yun Qingchi with a hint of amusement in his tone.

"By the way, Prince Hui, I'm afraid it's been a while since you and Crown Prince Chenyun have met. Why not take advantage of this beautiful day and express your respects to His Royal Highness by drinking a toast?"

Yun Qingchi's eyes flickered when he heard this, as if he was not surprised by this sudden proposal.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. I should indeed express my respect to my brother."

He slowly raised the wine glass in his hand, but his eyes inadvertently swept across Yun Qingchen's eyes as deep as the sea, and there was a hint of imperceptible alienation in his words.

"Brother Emperor, the prosperity of Wenqu Nation today is all due to your selfless dedication and sacrifice. I would like to offer you a glass of wine in tribute to your noble character!"

After saying this, Yun Qingchi didn't wait for Yun Qingchen to respond. He took a sip of wine and placed the glass casually on the table.

At this moment, a charming voice suddenly sounded. Bai Yue lightly held the wine glass and spoke with a teasing look in her eyes.

"Oh, so you are the cousin Qing Chi that Qing Chen often mentioned. I never thought there would be such a handsome and extraordinary man in the world!"

"But cousin, you only toast to the Emperor's brother and not to the Emperor's wife. This kind of partiality makes people sad. Come on, why don't you also toast to the Emperor's wife and let her share in this festive atmosphere?"

She looked at Yun Qingchi with seductive eyes and shyness, but her peacock-like outfit gave people a chilling feeling.

"Royal sister-in-law?"

Yun Qingchi raised a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of contempt for Bai Yue's pretentious attitude, and then as if a flash of inspiration came to him, he spoke slowly.

"Hmm, now I remember, you are the infamous Third Princess of Baihua!"

"I heard from the little imperial sister-in-law that you used all sorts of schemes and tactics to get close to my extremely noble brother. In the end, the little imperial sister-in-law took pity on you and gave in a little, so you got what you wanted and became the Crown Princess Chenyun."

As soon as Yun Qingchi finished speaking, Yun Qingchen's face instantly became gloomy, and he asked anxiously.

"What do you mean by little sister-in-law? What do you mean by that?"

Yun Qingchi chuckled, a playful glint in his eyes. He looked at Yun Qingchen and spoke in a joking tone.

"Oh? Don't you know yet, my Royal Brother? Your sweetheart, Princess Bai Ling, married my second brother, Prince Cheng, last winter and became his consort!"

After saying that, he turned and looked at Yun Qingchen with an almost pity look and continued.

"Speaking of which, if I were in the position of the young emperor's wife, I would probably make the same choice. After all, you, my eldest brother, are like a caged beast right now. How can you be worthy of a woman as stunningly beautiful as the young emperor's wife? If she really marries you, wouldn't it be a waste of a precious gem?"

After saying that, Yun Qingchi's gaze fell on Bai Yue again, and his words were full of harshness.

"Of course, my dear brother, although you have suffered misfortune, it is still more than enough compared to this 'special' princess of the Hundred Flowers Kingdom. Look at how she was flirting just now. It's obvious that she was as stupid as a pig. It seems that those rumors circulating among the seven kingdoms are not groundless!"

Just as Yun Qingchi was gazing at the frosty Yun Qingchen with a smug look on his face, Bai Yue deftly took a whisk from the hand of a eunuch who was serving him, and then walked towards Yun Qingchi with firm steps.

"Oh, eldest sister-in-law, even if you have some fantasies about my appearance, you should consider the occasion. This is the state banquet of Wulie Kingdom. Don't make a fool of yourself in front of all the guests!"

Yun Qingchi glanced at Bai Yue with a sidelong glance, his eyes full of contempt and ridicule for her.

"Hmph, with your looks, calling you an ugly woman is an insult to the word 'ugly'..."

Before he could finish his words, he felt his collar suddenly tighten, and then his whole body fell heavily to the ground with a "bang" like a fallen leaf caught in a strong wind.

When he reluctantly looked up, he saw Bai Yue, like a god of war descending from the sky, sitting astride his waist. A gentle yet unfathomable smile hung on the corner of his mouth as he looked back at him and said.

"My dear cousin, I've heard that you possess extraordinary wisdom, unmatched by anyone. I'm sure you're familiar with the old saying, 'An elder brother is like a father, and an elder sister-in-law is like a mother,'"