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Nongyue stepped in to mediate, saying with a smile, "We're not in the Jade Carving Pavilion anymore. There's a good chance someone's eavesdropping outside. Let's stop arguing for now and talk about our differences when we get back."

Upon hearing this, both the breeze and the summer flowers fell silent.

Nongyue observed Lengyi's expression for a few seconds, then said to Weifeng, "Weifeng, apologize to Ningbi, and don't speak so recklessly in the future."

Breeze immediately showed her dissatisfaction, but when she saw Leng Yi's expressionless face, she became frightened and reluctantly said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "I'm sorry."

“I don’t care,” Leng Yi said. She wasn’t being hypocritical; it’s just that at this point, she was no longer bothered by Wei Feng’s provocations. In her eyes, Wei Feng was like a grasshopper jumping around, providing amusement but not affecting her in the slightest.

Soon Liuxia and Nuandong returned, accompanied by several maids. The maids raced against time to redo their makeup, leaving Weifeng no choice but to shut up.

By the time she finished dressing, the sky was mostly dark, with no stars in sight. Suddenly, a white light shot into the sky, followed by a deafening roar. A dazzling and magnificent firework exploded in the air, but this was only the beginning. What followed was a barrage of beams of light, like arrows raining down, exploding into a deafening curtain of fireworks that shone as bright as day.

Everyone rushed outside to see, and there they saw fireworks continuously exploding in the sky, accompanied by thunderous explosions. Xiuyun Lake was dotted with painted boats, and lanterns were as numerous as stars in the Milky Way. The banks and the Rainbow Bridge were packed with crowds, cheering and celebrating; the boundless joy was now tangible.

Leng Yi was deeply shocked. Even in modern times, she rarely saw such grand fireworks. Moreover, she had read the history books of this country after coming to ancient times. The Great Qi Dynasty had been established for ninety-seven years and had always adhered to frugality and pragmatism. Most of the gunpowder was supplied to the army. Presumably, this was the first time such fireworks had been set off since the founding of the country. She could imagine how the history books would record this night.

As the fireworks ended and the excitement in people's hearts had not yet subsided, the deafening sound of gongs and drums rang out, and cheers erupted from the crowd: "The Third Prince has arrived! The Third Prince has arrived!"

Since the Double Ninth Festival, people no longer need to kneel before the royal family on major holidays. Everyone looked towards the lake with great anticipation. A luxurious double-decker pleasure boat slowly sailed into Xiuyun Lake. As it drew closer, the bright lights made it clear that a young man in purple and gold robes could be seen in front of the boat.

In the Great Qi Dynasty, purple was highly valued, and purple-gold was reserved for important ceremonies, demonstrating the importance the Third Prince placed on the Xiuyun Lake Assembly. One can only imagine how the historians would praise the Emperor's great favor.

From this point on, the Xiuyun Lake Grand Gathering officially began. Dragon flutes and alligator drums resounded through the joyous night, and green-waisted dancers sang and danced, their fragrant breezes wafting through the air. The Heavenly Jade Pool Peach Banquet was a sight to behold, a spectacle unlike any other peaceful and prosperous era.

"You're only going to perform in the middle, so you can watch the show from here now," Warm Winter said with a smile to Cold Clothes and the others.

It was the first time Leng Yi had watched such a large-scale performance up close from behind the stage, and she couldn't help but feel excited. However, she noticed that Xia Hua next to her was looking at a certain place with a serious expression.

Leng Yi followed her gaze and found that she was staring intently at the Third Prince.

Breeze and Moonlit Night were watching the song and dance performance, but she alone was staring at her enemy, which Leng Yi couldn't help but admire. However, if those unaware of the truth looked at the Third Prince like that, they would only think that she coveted him.

"I will definitely make him fall for me..." Xia Hua suddenly murmured firmly, her eyes filled with ambition.

Leng Yi found her adorable and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xia Hua turned to look at her, her eyebrows furrowed, looking somewhat angry. Leng Yi felt that Xia Hua was about to question her about whether she had mocked her, and just as she was about to defend herself, Xia Hua's expression became complicated, and she turned and left.

Sigh...it's caused a misunderstanding.

Leng Yi sighed. She had no intention of charming anyone, but she still had to perform well later, since Madam Hu was watching her, and... Yin Jiu would see it too.

Suddenly, her gaze shifted to the crowd, trying to find Yin Jiu's slender and upright figure, but to no avail. She gave up and decided to wait for him to appear in front of her.

It'd better come quickly, don't keep her waiting too long.