Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Seeing the two brothers intently eating the food in front of them, Emperor Xia couldn't help but feel hungry as well.

Without hesitation, he abandoned his reserve and began to feast under Wei Yong's care!

As soon as he picked up a piece of food and put it in his mouth, Xia Huang's eyes lit up, and he savored it with a look of utter delight.

Just as he was about to offer his praise, Xia Taige clapped his hands, which puzzled the Emperor.

The next moment, a group of graceful songstresses, draped in colorful veils, entered the hall like fairies descending to earth.

They were all beautiful, with slender waists, light steps, and exuding a captivating charm in every gesture.

Emperor Xia and Xia Beixuan were both astonished, clearly not expecting such a stunning performance to be presented before them.

Meanwhile, Hei Bai Xuan Jian and the others from the Zhenwu Division appeared quite calm and composed.

He merely glanced up briefly at the scene of singing and dancing before quickly looking away, paying no further attention.

After all, powerful individuals like them are always single-minded and dedicated to pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts.

As the saying goes: "If you have no woman in your heart, you'll naturally be a god when you draw your sword!"

Only by eliminating distracting thoughts can one cultivate one's martial arts skills to the pinnacle.

Looking at Xia Taige again, he had already eaten and drunk his fill and was leisurely leaning back in his chair.

The four beautiful ladies beside him, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, moved gracefully forward, carefully serving and feeding him.

Xia Taige, with a smile on his face and a leisurely demeanor, surveyed the crowd present.

Just then, Xia Taige suddenly cleared his throat and shouted loudly:

"let's start!"

At his command, the dancers nodded slightly to the musicians beside them.

Immediately afterwards, a melodious and gentle tune suddenly rang out, flowing out like a babbling brook.

At the same time, the dancers moved gracefully and lightly, their bodies like flowers swaying in the wind or colorful butterflies dancing. Every movement was so elegant and charming, pleasing to the eye.

The colorful silk ribbons swayed gently to the music, as if countless butterflies were dancing around them. The music was like flowing water, but the dance seemed to be in a mountain stream.

At this moment, the sound of the flute suddenly quickened, and the dancer, using her right foot as a pivot, gracefully extended her long sleeves, her delicate body swaying with increasing speed. Suddenly, she rose gracefully from the ground, her jade hands waving dozens of silk ribbons that fluttered lightly, like a fairy dancing on water!

As the dance ended, the light, graceful, and poetic movements seemed to still linger in their minds. As if waking from a dream, everyone gradually came back to their senses from their reverie.

At this moment, Xia Beixuan was the first to stand up, his face full of excitement. He clapped his hands vigorously and shouted loudly:

"Wow! This is wonderful! I never expected to be able to enjoy such a stunning song and dance performance at my fifth brother's residence. It's truly an eye-opener!"

Then, he added with great enthusiasm:

"In my opinion, this song and dance performance is far superior to that newly hired musician Luo Yao from Xu Miao Pavilion! Fifth Brother is truly a hidden talent!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xia rolled his eyes at Xia Beixuan, then turned his head and looked at Xia Taige.

Xia Taige was lounging comfortably on Mei Jian's long, jade-like legs, his face radiating satisfaction and languor.

Mei Jian gently massaged his shoulders and head, while the other three held various fresh fruits and carefully fed them to Xia Taige.

Such a scene truly inspires envy.

Even the Xia Emperor himself couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

Logically speaking, as the supreme ruler of the Great Xia Dynasty, he should possess unparalleled power.

Such treatment is something they should rightfully enjoy.

However, the reality is that there are mountains of memorials to review every day, and countless important national affairs to worry about and handle.

Since ascending the throne, Emperor Xia has always been diligent and conscientious, striving to be a wise and sagacious monarch.

But seeing Xia Taige so carefree now, it's hard not to feel a little resentful...

Look at the dazzling array of delicacies before him, then at the graceful and melodious songstresses, and finally his gaze falls on the four beautiful women, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, standing beside Xia Taige.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Xia's face instantly turned ashen, and veins bulged on his forehead.

Back then, I had always heard that Xia Taige spent his days indulging in brothels, but I thought it was just a self-degrading strategy he was deliberately using.

However, after witnessing this scene with his own eyes, Emperor Xia couldn't help but begin to doubt whether this was the true nature of that rebellious son.

Just then, Xia Taige leisurely spat out a grape seed, a smile playing on his lips, and said:

"Brother, you're too kind. If you like it here, please come often. I get a little bored when I'm alone. It's much more fun when I have someone to play with!"

Upon hearing this, the Xia Emperor was secretly furious.

I'm working myself to the bone every day, while you two brothers are enjoying yourselves to the fullest. It's outrageous!

Before Xia Beixuan could reply, Emperor Xia couldn't help but snort coldly and rebuke him:

"Hmph! Do you think your older brother is like you, indulging in a life of extravagance and debauchery all day long? What kind of behavior is that, acting like a spoiled brat?"

Seeing the Xia Emperor's furious expression, Xia Taige, who had momentarily forgotten to invite him along, hurriedly and tremblingly extended an invitation:

"Oh dear, Your Majesty, I have forgotten you! Please forgive me! You must come often in the future, so that the three of us can share this joyful time together!"

Emperor Xia's previously gloomy expression softened slightly, but he still glared fiercely at Xia Taige and angrily rebuked him:

"You good-for-nothing! All you do all day is indulge in pleasure!"

Xia Taige, however, didn't take it to heart. Instead, he chuckled, revealing a nonchalant attitude, and replied:

"Father, please calm down. Life is short, like a fleeting moment. Why always live such a hard life? Enjoying life while you can makes the most of it."

"Moreover, the reason I am so carefree and happy is actually to reduce your worries and make you more relaxed and joyful, Father."

"You see, you have to handle so many government affairs every day, you're so busy, it's really too tiring. You should relax and have some fun every now and then, shouldn't you?"

At this moment, Xia Beixuan, who was standing to the side, also spoke up for Xia Taige.

"Father, please don't blame Fifth Brother. He has recently made outstanding contributions to our court, greatly demonstrating the majesty of our dynasty! It is only natural that he wants to reward himself."

After saying that, she winked at Xia Taige.

Meanwhile, the members of the Zhenwu Division below the stage all lowered their heads, remaining silent and quietly observing the three members of the Xia family.

Upon hearing Xia Beixuan's words, Emperor Xia first snorted coldly, expressing his dissatisfaction.

But then, he glared at Xia Taige again, though this time his gaze was noticeably less sharp, and his expression softened considerably.