The Divine Doctor and Adorable Consort: The Demonic Emperor is Too Cunning

Looking into Gu Jinyi's eyes, they were as cold and dark as the night.

Gu Jinyi, facing Luo Qianmo's icy gaze, smiled gently but showed no sign of backing down.

For a moment, the two were locked in a standoff.

At the same time, everyone's gaze became strange, indicating that the rumors from the past were indeed true.

Judging from the current situation, before this, Gu Jinyi and Luo Qianmo might actually have been jealous of each other because of Fang Qingyou.

Everyone glanced at Luo Qianmo and then at Gu Jinyi, sensing the tense atmosphere between the two. They were all both nervous and excited.

What's nerve-wracking is that Luo Qianmo is the emperor's most favored eighth prince, and Gu Jinyi is the eldest son of the most prestigious family. If these two really become enemies, will it implicate me?

Even if they themselves are not implicated, who should they help then?

In any case, standing by and watching is the wisest but absolutely unacceptable approach.

As for the excitement, everyone wants to see what the outcome of this contest will be.

They had never seen Gu Jinyi compete with anyone before, and now he was going to compete with Luo Qianmo...

Could it be described as a fight over a woman?

They were eager to see if Gu Jinyi, a man as gentle and refined as an immortal, would really have a domineering and intimidating side.

Luo Qianmo, the arrogant and domineering eighth prince, is always determined to get whatever he sets his sights on. But will he be able to get what he wants this time?

The result seems hard to predict.

Fang Qingyou appeared calm on the surface, but she was actually the most nervous inside.

Even without turning around, she could feel Luo Qianmo's icy and intimidating gaze behind her.

Fang Qingyou really didn't understand why Luo Qianmo would do this.

He clearly loathed her, so why did he always pretend to care about her, even at the cost of being an enemy of Gu Jinyi?

Could it be that Luo Qianmo's real purpose is Gu Jinyi?

As far as she knew, the Gu family did not participate in the struggle for the throne among the princes, and this had been the case for a hundred years, which was why the Gu family's status as the foremost family was so secure.

Therefore, logically speaking, regardless of whether Luo Qianmo had any ambition to seize the throne, he should not have made an enemy of the Gu family.

This is precisely why Fang Qingyou became even more confused.

Fang Qingyou hesitated. She was willing to enjoy the scenery with Gu Jinyi, but she couldn't ignore the hostility that Luo Qianmo deliberately revealed.

The longer Fang Qingyou hesitated, the more oppressive the atmosphere became, with everyone eagerly awaiting her answer.

Because her answer determines Luo Qianmo and Gu Jinyi's reaction.

"Young Master Gu..." Just as Fang Qingyou was about to speak, a shrill voice announced, "Her Majesty the Empress has arrived! The First Prince has arrived!"

The main person in charge of the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet made their appearance, and everyone turned their attention to her, bowing to Empress Qin.

"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty the Empress! May Your Majesty live a thousand years!"

"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty live a thousand years!"

Taking this opportunity, Fang Qingyou shook her head at Gu Jinyi, signaling him not to worry about her and not to be enemies with Luo Qianmo.

Gu Jinyi understood Fang Qingyou's meaning, but he was not prepared to give up on her.

For some reason, seeing Fang Qingyou's expression, he felt he could sense her helplessness and despair, and felt even more sorry for her.

How could Luo Qianmo bear to hurt such a pitiful woman?

Regardless of Luo Qianmo's identity, he absolutely forbade Luo Qianmo from toying with Fang Qingyou.

Fang Qingyou looked at Gu Jinyi smiling gently at her, unsure whether he understood what she meant.

At this moment, the high-pitched voice of the summoning eunuch rang out once again: "The Emperor has arrived! The Empress Dowager has arrived!"

The crowd, who had just stood up, quickly knelt down again upon hearing this announcement.

"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress Dowager!"

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress Dowager!"

Everyone was astonished. This chrysanthemum appreciation banquet was usually hosted by Empress Qin, but this time, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager came together.

This shows how much importance the palace attached to this chrysanthemum appreciation banquet.

Thinking of this, everyone's expressions became serious. It seemed that something big might happen at this chrysanthemum appreciation banquet.

"Rise." Emperor Mingde raised his hand, signaling everyone to stand up.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became tense because of the emperor's arrival.

"Your Majesty, it seems that it is getting late. Why don't we start the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet now?" The Emperor's arrival was both expected and unexpected for Empress Qin.

When she sent Fang Qingyou the invitation, she guessed that Luo Qianmo would probably attend the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet.

With Luo Qianmo present, the Emperor will likely attend the banquet as well.

Although she had guessed this, Empress Qin did not expect the Emperor to actually come, because she knew that the Emperor had important state affairs to discuss with several important ministers today.

Even though she had guessed this, Empress Qin was still furious when she saw the Emperor actually appear.

She couldn't understand what was so good about Luo Qianmo that made the Emperor love this son so much.

Is it because Luo Qianmo's face is seven or eight parts similar to Wei Fei's?

This was a question that puzzled Empress Qin for many years, and every time the facts proved her guess, she felt bitter inside.

Consort Wei is nothing more than a pretty face. That vile woman has been dead for so many years, yet the Emperor still remembers her fondly and remains deeply in love with her.

She, on the other hand, devoted herself to managing the six palaces, yet never received a single heartfelt word of concern from the emperor.

Even so, Empress Qin could still tolerate it. What she couldn't tolerate was that the Emperor was too biased towards Luo Qianmo.

Luo Qianmo is clearly utterly useless: he neglects his studies, dislikes politics, is arrogant and domineering, willful and reckless, and has no regard for the common people...

However, the emperor wanted to pass the throne to Luo Qianmo, but he was particularly distant from the eldest prince.

However, even if she was surprised, angry, or sad, Empress Qin would not show any of these emotions.

"Your Majesty, please make the arrangements." Emperor Mingde nodded slightly, handing over all authority to Empress Qin.

He was really looking forward to the start of the banquet.

Emperor Mingde was talking to Empress Qin, but his eyes kept looking around because he was searching for Luo Qianmo.

Seeing Emperor Mingde's appearance, Empress Qin knew he was looking for Luo Qianmo, and a dark glint flashed quickly in her smiling eyes.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this way please." Empress Qin composed herself and invited Emperor Mingde and the Empress Dowager to take the seats of honor.

Soon, Empress Qin almost burst out laughing, because when she turned her head just now, she actually saw an unexpected person who surprised her greatly!