Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

The envoy wanted to know the second prince's preferences, but he saw a strange glint in the prince's eyes.

He quickly concealed his emotions and reverted to his usual demeanor:

"No rush. If it's time to close my eyes and if fate allows, I'd like to wait a little longer..."

The envoy smiled. Young people always think they are the smartest, yet they inexplicably believe in the mysterious thing called fate.

If it truly comes down to fate, why are there so many cases of marriages between powerful families ending in superficial harmony...?

"This old minister wishes Your Highness that your wish may be fulfilled."

The envoy stopped there.

The second prince continued to watch the women performing on the platform, but his gaze kept drifting towards the high platform of the main hall, lingering between the regent and his wife...

Ye Li's banquet was naturally different from that of the backward ancient times. From the performances to the ingredients, everything was unique. The court banquet that day was lively and extraordinary, which broadened the horizons of the delegation!

Amidst clinking glasses and endless toasts, by the time everyone finally left, they were all tipsy and tipsy, almost floating on air...

It is said that the Kingdom of Tian Shu is warm and hospitable, and its cuisine is unparalleled.

By late at night, the guests had already left.

In the utter silence of the deep palace, a dark figure suddenly appeared, stealthily avoiding the crowd, and slipped out of the palace...

The second prince sat alone in his room, feeling that the moonlight was particularly beautiful tonight. As he sat by the window, he suddenly saw a figure on the opposite shore of the lake—

His keen sense of vigilance compelled him to step outside and investigate.

He slowly approached, concealing his presence, wanting to see what this person who had come under the cover of night intended to do. But after seeing clearly what was happening, he was so shocked that he held his breath...

Beneath the bright moon, a woman dances gracefully. Her white dress moves as lightly as a butterfly in the night, her slender waist seemingly able to be encircled with one hand, yet full of strength. Her movements are like a dragon in flight, gentle as water...

The woman's face was veiled, obscuring her features, but her eyes were captivating and alluring.

During the day, many women performed for him, but the second prince was not particularly interested in such sycophantic behavior.

He gazed at the figure in the moonlight.

She danced alone in the moonlight, free and unrestrained, as if the whole world were her stage.

Just as the second prince was stunned, footsteps sounded from the side, followed by muttering:

"I don't know what I ate, that's why I had to get up in the middle of the night..."

It's the servants who've come to take care of us!

Upon hearing the sound, the woman in white seemed startled and hurriedly left in an instant...

Seeing that the person had run away, the second prince hurriedly chased after them to find out what was going on, but he couldn't find them anywhere.

She seemed to have vanished.

The second prince had seen many beautiful women, all of whom eagerly sought to display themselves and flatter him. He had assumed this woman was no different, but now… she had vanished…

She is so unique!

They actually ignored me!

For a moment, the second prince felt empty inside. He had never seen a woman like this before, which aroused his curiosity.

The next day, the palace held another banquet for the envoys. After all, the marriage alliance was a major event. If they didn't find anyone suitable yesterday, they would continue to invite talented noble ladies from various families to come and be considered.

Although the Kingdom of Tian Shu offered them a warm welcome, the second prince, due to his chance encounter the previous night, had lost all interest in the throngs of women who had come to greet him…

The envoy did not urge the second prince to make a decision today. He was now extremely interested in food and humbly asked the regent's wife for advice on roasting meat.

Ye Li also patiently taught.

Princess Mingzhu greatly admired Ye Li's cooking, so the more they chatted, the more they felt they had hit it off. In the end, they even had a barbecue on the open ground outside the main hall...

The envoy was initially humble and eager to learn, but later even boasted that he would have a competition to see who could make the best roast meat.

So, the group, whose fighting spirit was inexplicably ignited, actually started competing.

However, in the spirit of friendly relations between the two countries, the match ended in a peaceful draw.

After a hearty meal, the second prince returned to his lodgings but couldn't sleep. As if possessed, he went back to the same place as yesterday, and sure enough, he found the woman there!

As the dance ended and the woman seemed satisfied, she was about to leave when the second prince rushed up. He was determined to see her face today!

He moved with lightning speed, quickly catching the woman off guard and grabbing her. The woman, bewildered and anxious, asked:

"Who are you? What are you doing grabbing me?!"

The second prince was surprised: "You don't know who I am?"

The woman grew increasingly anxious, frowning as she said:

"You scoundrel! Get away from me!"

She then shook off the second prince's hand and hurriedly fled.

The second prince was increasingly unsure whether she was playing hard to get, but the woman's resistance today only fueled his desire to conquer her.

Back in his room at the post station, the second prince summoned his subordinates and gave them instructions:

"Go and search every woman who has been in or out of this area. Make sure you find the woman in white who danced here tonight!"

The servants obeyed and left, quickly disappearing into the night sky.

The second prince stared blankly at his palm, then unconsciously brought it to his nose. Sure enough, not only did her fragrance linger on his hand, but it also seemed to still be warm from her body…

A strange feeling spread from his heart, and he said excitedly:

"Whether you seduced me on purpose or not, now that you've shown up, there's no escaping you..."

"Hahahahaha..."

The night was cool and still, and the low laughter was as chilling as ice, sending shivers down one's spine...

A bird perched on a treetop outside the window saw this scene, then shook its head and flew away.

In the imperial palace of Tian Shu Kingdom, Ye Li raised an eyebrow as she watched the little bird fly back to report:

"Are you serious? She actually went to dance for the second prince?"

"Has the second prince taken a fancy to her?"