A short night is hard to please! A stunningly handsome prince dotes on her exclusively.

Suddenly, a deep, steady male voice rang out, and Xin Moyan subconsciously turned her head to look outside the pavilion...

Wow!

Boy group!

A tall, handsome, and exceptionally charismatic boy band!

A large group of men walked towards them from afar. The only one Xin Moyan recognized was her own brother, whom she considered the most handsome man in her heart. She didn't recognize the others. Each of them had their own style, and they were quite a sight to behold!

But despite his good looks, she wasn't a lovesick fool. On the surface, she remained calm as they approached, openly observing everyone while secretly guessing their identities.

The man at the head of the group had a refined and extraordinary appearance, exuding a noble and elegant aura. His eyebrows and eyes vaguely resembled those of his aunt, the Empress Dowager. He wore a black robe with a five-clawed golden dragon pattern outlined in gold thread, making him appear supremely noble and incomparably powerful!

This person must be her imperial cousin, Yuan Huaijun!

The elder brother stood on Emperor Yuan's side, while the man on the other side was muscular, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His gaze was sharp and domineering, and he was very handsome and dashing, a true military general. However, his brows were slightly furrowed, indicating a hint of dissatisfaction.

Huh? Why are you acting so aggressively?

Could it be the same King Lie who just called himself "your subject"?

The other two were behind the emperor, and Xin Moyan didn't have time to see them clearly. Looking at their figures, she suddenly thought of the white-robed man who had just taken her flying. That was truly peerless elegance!

The group quickly strode to the pavilion, and in an instant, a large number of them knelt down, including the two concubines.

"Your Majesty, this humble servant pays his respects!"

"I see you, Your Majesty!"

Xin Moyan simply sat beside the Empress Dowager, watching them approach silently. She didn't really want to kneel, and besides, her hand was being held tightly by her aunt, the Empress Dowager!

Not to mention Xin Moyan staring straight at them, the people who came over all looked at her in unison. Apart from the doting smile in Xin Moling's eyes, the others were all amazed. How did Princess Danhua become like this?

Yuan Huaijun quickly withdrew his gaze, glanced indifferently at the two consorts, and then gave a slight bow to the Empress Dowager.

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty! Consort Ning, you may all rise!"

"Your Highness, no need for formalities!"

The cool voice brought everyone back to their senses, and they all bowed to the Empress Dowager in turn.

"Mo Ling greets Your Majesty, my aunt!"

"My son, please see your mother!"

Lou Shenghan pays respects to the Empress Dowager!

"Very well! You may dispense with formalities and take your seats!"

Xin Mingwan gestured for them to sit down in front of her, but she tightened her grip on Xin Moyan's hand, fearing that Yan'er and Lie'er might become unhappy again.

"Oh dear! Princess Danhua looks so different today! Could it be that the General's Mansion has some kind of magic pill that caused such a dramatic change in her appearance overnight?"

Xin Moyan simply looked calmly at Lou Shenghan. This man was indeed quite refined and gentle-looking. Wearing a modern suit and gold-rimmed glasses, he was practically a suave scoundrel! But why were his words so awful? She was exactly like this, wasn't she? What kind of look was that?!

Lou Shenghan's curiosity about Xin Moyan grew even stronger when he saw her remain silent. This Princess Danhua was always spoiled and unreasonable, but she was most afraid of him. In the past, she would avoid him like the plague whenever she saw him. How could she dare to look at him like that today?

Seeing that Xin Moling's complexion was not good, Yuan Huaijun casually changed the subject: "Danhua, are you feeling much better now?"

Feeling the Empress Dowager press her palm and give her a look that signaled her to reply to the Emperor, Xin Moyan quickly stood up and bowed to Yuan Huaijun.

"Your Majesty, I have fully recovered!"

Her poised, confident, and neither servile nor arrogant reply caused several men to frown simultaneously. What was going on? Had Xin Moyan not only become more beautiful, but also smarter?

Yuan Huaijun put aside his doubts and gestured for her to stand up and speak.

Xin Moyan slowly straightened up. Fortunately, these ancient formalities were easy to learn. She would treat Cailian to a delicious meal when they got back!

"Yan'er, come here and sit with your aunt!"

The Empress Dowager was pleasantly surprised by Yan'er's transformation, but she was displeased to see everyone looking at her with interest. These boys had always mistaken pearls for fish eyes. Don't think she didn't know; they were always secretly mocking Yan'er behind her back. It was only because she protected her that Yan'er didn't suffer too much injustice.

"Your Majesty, I originally intended to sit here with His Majesty and the others, but I did not expect the Imperial Garden to be so lively today, with even the two Your Highnesses here. I must say that I have been presumptuous and should take my leave in advance!"

Lou Shenghan said this, but he still looked extremely lazy and showed no sign of leaving. There was no indication that he needed to avoid suspicion because of the presence of the imperial concubines. He had come here to watch the show.

"Hehehe~ Shenghan often comes to the palace to sit with me, and I have long regarded you as family. There's no need to take your leave. It's more lively with more people!"

The Empress Dowager smiled very happily. After all, among the people in the palace, only Lou Shenghan was sweet-talking and bold, often making her very happy. She simply regarded him as another child.

Yuan Huaijun raised his eyes and looked straight at Xin Moyan. His eyes held scrutiny, inquiry, and a hint of the indifferent solemnity that comes with the disdain of a monarch.

"I was in the Imperial Study just now when A-Ling mentioned that Princess Danhua wanted to annul her engagement with Prince Lie. Danhua, are you serious?"

Xin Moyan wasn't afraid of him, but then she remembered that this was a feudal society and looking directly at the emperor seemed disrespectful, so she lowered her eyes and spoke in a very gentle and soft voice. Coupled with her bright and beautiful appearance, she had a clear and charming feeling.

"Your Majesty, I have come to the palace today specifically to annul the engagement. I know that I have no feelings for Prince Lie, so why not dissolve the engagement as soon as possible, and then we can each marry someone else and have nothing to do with each other!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Huailie's already furrowed brows deepened. He hadn't expected Xin Moyan's change today, but how could her appearance and demeanor have changed so much? Was she truly going to annul the engagement?

At this moment, the other two remained silent. They had only come to watch the show, but now it seemed that something was amiss!

Seeing her calm and fearless expression, Emperor Yuan's doubts deepened. Could amnesia really cause such a drastic change in a person's personality?

"King Lie, what do you mean?"

Yuan Huailie snapped out of his thoughts, his voice still as cold as before, but his eyes held a hint of scrutiny towards her.

"Your Majesty, I believe that this marriage was originally bestowed by our father. At that time, my brother and the princess were young and did not know anything about human affairs. Now that the princess is in the prime of her life, whether or not to annul the engagement should be based on the princess's wishes!"

ha?

What does it mean to prioritize my own will?

Didn't you bring it up first?

……

The entire room fell silent.

Why did King Lie say that?

Is this... a sign of regret?