Eunuch Li, who was greedy for money, was so happy that he could not close his mouth. He quickly led the two people toward the Golden Crest Palace.
Xia Wanzheng looked around at the scenery. It was indescribably rich and luxurious.
The white marble road looked white and shiny under the illumination of the palace lanterns. There were many trees in the palace. In the night, they were large patches of dark shadows, and one could vaguely see the slender branches. Red walls, yellow tiles, glass, and jade. The magnificent building had no lack of grand lines and exquisite patterns. It was so detailed that it seemed like it was not man-made.
The palace maids and eunuchs who came and went were all carrying palace lanterns with complicated patterns. Their clothes were also exquisite. It was not difficult to see that the emperor was rich and imposing.
Xia Wan raised her head. The magnificent palace was illuminated by the stars in the sky, exuding a domineering aura. Xia Wan sighed softly. They were really rich!! Xia Wan only felt her calf swelling up. She had not reached the Golden Crest Palace yet. Xia Wan frowned. Didn't they always see servants carrying their masters on TV? Why did she still need to use her two thin legs?
"Tired?" Mo Lingyun lowered his head and asked when he noticed that the woman beside him had slowed down.
"It's alright." Xia Wan gritted her teeth and looked at the face immersed in the shadows in front of her, a little absent-minded.
"That's good."
"Is Princess Consort Qi tired?" Eunuch Li turned his head with concern, but he thought to himself,'It's just this little bit of distance and she's already complaining that she's tired. No wonder she's a delicate young lady from a rich family!'
"No, I just want to know when to arrive."
"Soon. Originally, there were people who came to carry wangye and wangfei, but the entire palace was busy today and did not have time to care about these things. Please forgive them.”
"It's fine. It's good to walk." Xia Wan smiled and did not care too much about the soreness in her calves. She was looking forward to tonight's banquet even more.
Although it had been a while since spring, the night wind blew in the summer. When her shoulder was exposed, it still made her feel a little cold. She could not help but quicken her pace to make her body warmer.
"Wangye and Wangfei, we're here." Eunuch Li led them to the entrance of the Golden Crest Palace and had the two eunuchs standing in front of the tall sandalwood door open it.
Xia Wan consciously held Mo Lingyun's left arm intimately with her right hand, which was wearing a ruby ring. She could feel his warm body temperature through her clothes, which made Xia Wan's nervous heart calm down a lot. Xia Wan took a deep breath and looked forward. The corners of her mouth curled into a perfect arc.
"Prince Qi and Princess Consort have arrived!" Eunuch Li's high-pitched voice was like a radio wave that passed through his brain.
Many guests had already arrived at the Golden Crest Palace. Hearing Eunuch Li's voice, they all stopped talking and looked at the two well-matched figures at the door.
Xia Wan's heart sped up again. The hand that was originally holding Mo Lingyun's left arm involuntarily grabbed his strong arm. It didn't feel good to be stared at by so many people!
Mo Lingyun could feel his little hand tightening. It seemed like he was still nervous, so he lowered his head and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear,""Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Xia Wan was stunned when she heard his words. However, when she saw his cold side profile again, her heart seemed to flow with warmth, calming her down. Xia Wan raised her head and the corners of her lips curled up into a perfect smile as she entered the hall with Mo Lingyun.
"Join Prince Qi and Princess Consort Qi!" Everyone bowed.
Xia Wan was slightly surprised by his high status. Although he was the Ninth Prince, his authority was not inferior to the Crown Prince's. Mo Lingyun was not to be underestimated! Xia Wan looked around and saw the domineering dragon and phoenix thrones in the center of the hall. It was obvious that the Emperor and Empress had not arrived yet, let alone the concubines.
Everyone looked at the two people who entered and could not help but suck in a breath. They were a match made in heaven!
The man was wearing a long robe embroidered with purple brocade and gold. He was low-key and luxurious, but he exuded the aura of a king. His eyes that made people fear looked at the respectful person in front of him. The woman next to him wore a light red gauze dress that outlined her beautiful figure. Her right hand was holding the man's arm, and the blood-red glass ring on her fair and soft hand was shining. The bright red blended perfectly with the long red dress, and her slightly raised pink lips made people feel a faint warmth.
Their black hair was tangled in the wind that blew into the hall. In everyone's eyes, they were extremely intimate.
"Wangfei is really favored. That blood red glass ring is a rare treasure. I wonder where wangye got it.”
"That's right, wangye has already given such a precious treasure to wangfei. It seems that the relationship between the two is very good.”
Everyone was whispering to each other, paying attention to the blood-red glass ring on Xia Wan's right ring finger.
"There's no need to be so polite." Mo Lingyun was already a little numb to the feeling of being respected." Today, Father has invited all of you. I hope that all of you can eat and drink freely and enjoy yourselves.”
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Everyone dispersed once again.
"King Qi." A man in his fifties walked forward, his arms half-bent, his palms overlapping one another, half-raised in front of his chest, and bowed respectfully and humbly.
"It's Lord Ling, no need for formalities." Mo Lingyun seemed to respect this lord very much." Wan 'er, this is my father's remonstrant, Ling Weizhong, Lord Ling.”
"I'm here to join Lord Ling." Xia Wan folded her hands and placed them on her waist. She bent her legs slightly and bowed gently.
"Wangfei, this is not appropriate. This old minister should bow to wangfei."
"Sir Ling, are there any troublesome matters in the Imperial Court recently?”
"Replying to your highness, there's nothing major recently. It's just that a small country in the east is becoming increasingly rampant. Although it won't cause any harm to our dynasty, we still have to take precautions.”
"Lord Ling is right." Mo Lingyun nodded approvingly." We should strengthen the military deployment at the eastern border. That's where our important towns are located.”
"Is there any trade?" Mo Lingyun seemed to have thought of something.
Ling Weizhong shook his head and said worriedly,"No, this lowly subject is worried that this country will become stronger and threaten the territory of our country.”
"Mhm, that makes sense."
"Why not trade?" Xia Wan couldn't help but interject when she heard their conversation.
"Women shouldn't get involved in men's matters.”Mo Lingyun glared at her.
"This little girl implores Lord Ling to listen to me.”Xia Wan ignored him and looked straight at Ling Weizhong.
"Haha, please tell me, Princess Consort." Ling Weizhong praised the straightforward girl in front of him and stroked his white beard with a smile.
"Xia Wan, this is the palace. Don't mess around.”Mo Lingyun could not help but feel a headache coming on when he saw how determined she was.
"Aiya, even Lord Ling didn't forbid it, so why are you so enthusiastic? Besides, I'm talking to Lord Ling, not you, so what's your business?”Xia Wan pursed her lips in dissatisfaction.
"Haha, Princess Consort is straightforward." Ling Weizhong saw the two of them bickering and couldn't help but smile." Princess Consort, please speak."”
Xia Wan snorted smugly and made a face at Mo Lingyun. Then, she turned around and looked at Ling Weizhong, whose serious expression had also turned serious.
"Forgive me for being blunt, but regarding the neighboring countries…"
"The Emperor and Empress have arrived!"
Just as Xia Wan was about to voice her thoughts, Eunuch Li's androgynous voice interrupted her.
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