The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Among the ladies who went inside, some of the gossipy ones were already talking to their friends, "Is the Han family's newly adopted daughter stupid? Why is she staring blankly at that plaque?"

"He's not stupid, he's just inexperienced." Someone chimed in from the side.

Han Cuiyin's unusual behavior instantly became the talk of the town.

She clearly had some insights, yet these people mocked her relentlessly.

If she could, she would come here again.

These three words actually contain a certain Taoist meaning.

"Let's go!" Han Cuiyin withdrew her gaze, no longer staring at that spot; this was not a good time to ponder.

"Sister Han, do you also think this character is strange? My brother has been staring at it ever since he came back from Fuguang Mountain last year." Seeing that she had recovered, Luo Tianyun started chattering again.

Luo Jingqian's unusual behavior that day, just like Han Cuiyin's today, was also talked about by some of the ladies.

Once inside the palace, unlike some families where men and women are separated at banquets, the rules did not apply.

Each family occupies a plot of land, with the official and his wife in front and their children in the back.

As soon as Han Cuiyin and her group entered, they instantly became the center of attention.

Some people had not yet taken their seats; Emperor Chuyuan and other members of the royal family had not yet arrived, so they huddled together and talked.

"This Miss Han came with the two county princesses. I wonder if she will go to the Han family's place or to Princess Jinghe's place later."

Some people were already watching the spectacle from the sidelines.

“Sit at the Han family’s place. Even if you don’t open an ancestral hall to acknowledge your ancestors, you’re still a member of the Han family.”

"That's not necessarily true. I've heard that Grand Princess Jinghe is extremely fond of this dark-faced girl, and even Marquis Jingyun treats her differently. It's not surprising that she sits with the Grand Princess."

"What? The Marquis of Jingyun has been waiting to get married. It's not that he hasn't found a girl he likes. Why would he marry a dark-faced girl?"

Han Cuiyin heard all the whispers around her.

She never imagined that these ladies from prominent families also liked to talk about these things behind people's backs.

It's gotten so outrageous that she and Luo Jingqian are now a couple.

In her previous life, her marriage to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion was an accident; her marriage was meant to bring good fortune to Luo Jingqian. He was frail, and after he survived, he never stayed overnight in the main courtyard.

In this life, Luo Jingqian's body is much stronger than in his previous life, so the same thing will not happen again.

She doesn't need anyone to bring her good fortune; with her current family background, how could she possibly marry the Marquis of Jingyun?

Han Cuiyin had never thought about these things. When in Rome, do as the Romans do; here, family background matters more than ability.

The two Luo sisters ignored what those people were saying and dragged Han Cuiyin straight to the seat of Princess Jinghe.

Princess Jinghe and Princess Changyun did not come; their whereabouts are unknown.

"Sister Han, you can sit behind your maternal grandmother. My uncle, the Prince of Changping, and his family are next to us on the right, and the Fourth Prince's seat is on the left. They are all familiar faces, so there's nothing to worry about."

Luo Tianyun directly pressed the person down to where Princess Jinghe was sitting, and waited quietly for her relatives to take their seats.

Han Cuiyin hesitated, "The Emperor ordered the Han family to bring me here. Wouldn't it be too conspicuous for me to sit here?"

She knew that Emperor Chu Yuan wanted to marry her off to the Yun Kingdom. She had come here to cause trouble, and if she stayed with them, she probably wouldn't have any room to maneuver.

As soon as Han Cuiyin finished speaking, members of the royal family began to enter one after another.

Luo Jingqian also entered at this moment. He was still sitting in a wooden wheelchair, holding a folding fan in his hand.

Qingshan helped him in and settled him in before heading to where the servants were.

"Can you see those three words?" Luo Jingqian asked, his face masked, but the pleasure in his tone was palpable even to the two Luo sisters.

Luo Tianyun glanced at the two of them, then grabbed Luo Tianxia and ran off, saying, "Let's go wait for my uncle's family at the entrance."

After the two sisters left, only Luo Jingqian and Han Cuiyin remained, sitting one behind the other.

"Who wrote these three characters?" Han Cuiyin asked with a hint of curiosity.

Such a figure exists in the world of Konoha.

If he were in the realm of immortals, he would certainly not be an unknown figure.

"It is said that this place was left by a confidante of the founding emperor of the Zhao family, and it was also built by her. There is a hidden world here, which will be revealed at night. The Bright Moon Terrace can only be entered on the fifteenth of the month."

Luo Jingqian spoke slowly, each word distinct and his voice as clear as an icy spring.

Han Cuiyin listened quietly to the origins of Mingyue Terrace and was instantly captivated.

The two sat one behind the other, speaking quite loudly, but no one else could hear what they were saying.

"Be careful today. The Han family has come with ill intentions and may be going to talk about your marriage."

Luo Jingqian reminded him, his voice now tinged with coldness.

Han Zhen felt a chill down his back. He looked around but couldn't find anything wrong, so he could only wrap his clothes tighter around himself.

His eyes darted around and he spotted Han Cuiyin with Princess Jinghe. He then said, "Cuiyin, your family has arrived. Aren't you coming over?"

Han Cuiyin's eyelids drooped, and she glanced sideways at Han Zhen, "Coming right now!"

She wanted to see what tricks the Han family was up to this time.

Trying to use her marriage to gain favor with Emperor Chu Yuan is simply a pipe dream.

"I'll go first."

Han Cuiyin greeted them and then went to the Han family's place.

Princess Mingxia and her two daughters had already taken their seats, and there was still an empty seat next to Old Madam Han.

"Sit next to your grandmother!"

Han Zhen glanced at her but didn't say anything more.

Neither the concubine's daughters nor the daughters of the second and third wives of the Han family were qualified to enter the palace.

Han Cuiyin was able to come because Emperor Chuyuan gave the order.

Originally, Emperor Chuyuan had taken a liking to Han Lingzhi and wanted her to go to Yun Kingdom for a political marriage.

Han Lingzhi is skilled in martial arts, so stealing that item from the emperor of Yun Kingdom shouldn't be too difficult for her.

Furthermore, the emperor of Yun Kingdom favored women who were both handsome and talented, making Han Lingzhi the perfect candidate.

However, when the Second Prince proposed to her in early August, Emperor Chu Yuan had no choice but to look for someone else. If no suitable candidate was found, he would choose her.

Princess Shengmian had practiced martial arts since childhood and was always very bold. This time, an accident occurred when she left the palace, disrupting all of Emperor Chuyuan's plans.

Han Lingzhi glanced at Han Cuiyin and moved to the side, "You can sit in the back if you want."

Madam Han pursed her lips and gave her granddaughter a sinister look. "Come sit in the front! If you don't show your face now, how will the Emperor and the nobles recognize you? If the nobles don't know you, it will be difficult for you to find a good family."

Han Cuiyin ignored them, thinking only of getting married every day, as if she couldn't live without getting married.

She plopped down next to Old Madam Han, taking up half the seat.

This time, Princess Mingxia was unusual; she didn't cause her any trouble. Han Yueshi also seemed to have become mute, saying nothing.

If Han Cuiyin hadn't known that they had been plotting something, she would have really thought that the two of them had changed for the better.

"Why is that girl from the Qi family wearing a green dress? It's not festive at all." Old Madam Han pursed her lips and shuddered.

Han Cuiyin chuckled inwardly. It seemed that the lightning punishment in her dream had really frightened her; she was even a little scared when she saw the green dress.

Just then, Emperor Chu Yuan took his seat, and a change occurred at Mingyue Terrace.

Indeed, as Luo Jingqian said, this place is a hidden paradise.

Their location slowly rose, reaching a height of about five meters before gradually stopping.

These platforms form a circle, ensuring that no matter where the guests are, they are always facing the direction of Emperor Chu Yuan.

"The Queen Mother has arrived!"

Han Cuiyin saw Liu Min beside Empress Dowager Liu and her lips curled up. Now there's going to be some fun!