C392 birthday feast

The majestic sound of a horn gradually rang out. The sound traveled through the wind for a long time until it reached the surface of the sea and began to reverberate.

Wearing a black four clawed python robe, Gongsun Heng slowly walked over from the red carpet. His face was as cold as ice and his temperament was like a snow lotus on a high mountain, causing people to feel fear at first glance. Intuition spread throughout his body as a chill went down their spines.

Xuanyuan Chen, Xie Qingrong and the others were already sitting in their seats, waiting for Gongsun Heng's arrival.

After passing by Xie Qingrong, however, her footsteps paused for a moment, then continued forward, walking toward his exclusive seat.

This slight movement could not be hidden from Xie Qingrong and Xuanyuan Chen's eyes, and Xuanyuan Chen in particular, had a lot of enmity towards Gongsun Heng in his heart.

Perhaps the bystanders might not be able to detect it, but he had long ago noticed it. As a result, he furrowed his brows, and actually reached out his hand to grab Xie Qingrong's hand that was hanging at both sides.

As if he understood what Xuanyuan Chen was thinking, Xie Qingrong smiled faintly towards him as he communicated with his eyes.

What's the matter with you?

Nothing, just a sudden desire to hold your hand.

Although Xuanyuan Chen did not explain any further, Xie Qingrong still held onto Xuanyuan Chen's hand, transferred his warmth and power to Xuanyuan Chen, and directly drilled into his heart.

Xuanyuan Chen's handsome face revealed a few more smiles, and Mo Yun, who had been quietly observing the situation in front of him, took a good look at his smile.

Gongsun Heng walked up the high steps and sat on the seat. His eyes scanned down as he said expressionlessly: "Today is the twenty-fifth birthday of Gu Zhong. I am honoured to be able to celebrate birthday with everyone here.

After saying a few casual words, his cold expression made it seem as if this birthday banquet wasn't something he was happy about. It was just a routine banquet.

Although the start of the birthday banquet was simple, it was also very boring. Finally, after the sound of the silk bamboo, the main event began.

Every year, Gongsun Heng would hold a birthday banquet which would include archery, but at this year's birthday banquet that would be held at the seaside, they didn't know if this game, archery, would be cancelled.

When the imperial guards took out the ten targets and placed them on the beach, everyone's eyes lit up. They thought that the program would be cancelled this year, but the Crown Prince actually held back.

However, this year's situation seemed to be a bit special. In the past, there were always a few girls who attended the event, but this year, there were many girls who were eager to give it a try, including the daughters of new officials.

Gongsun Yan held the cup in her hand, and her burning gaze swept over Gongsun Heng's body once, and then shifted once more to Xie Qingrong's body.

Although no one noticed the footsteps of their royal brother stopping when he passed by Xie Qingrong earlier, he still noticed that their royal brother slightly nodded.

Such a small movement could be concealed from others, but it could not be concealed from her.

She had long understood the feelings her royal brother had for Xie Qingrong. It was a pity, however, that such a beautiful and skillful woman was already Xuanyuan Chen's principal wife.

And looking at the relationship between Xie Qingrong and Xuanyuan Chen, it didn't seem like they were getting married together. In order to consolidate Xuanyuan Chen's position, the two of them clearly had feelings for each other.

His royal brother didn't have the slightest chance.

Moreover, with Gongsun Heng's prideful heart, he wouldn't bother to try some underhanded methods to fight for Xie Qingrong.

He could only blame himself for waking up too late.

Seeing that the girls who signed up for the competition were huddled together, Gongsun Yan immediately thought of a plan.

She slowly walked in the direction of Xie Qingrong and sat down beside him. The people around her were shocked to see that Princess An Guo was sitting next to an unfamiliar woman.

Open your eyes wide, you clearly saw Xie Qingrong's face, but you were shocked by Xie Qingrong's impeccable appearance, a trace of astonishment quickly flashed past your eyes.

He wanted to know whose daughter she was. She was born with such a devastatingly beautiful beauty. Just as he was about to examine her, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

His eyes stared directly at a pair of cold eyes. It was the man sitting next to that peerless beauty. He was also extremely handsome, but his eyes were a bit frightening.

Gongsun Yan leaned on Xie Qingrong's shoulder and whispered into her ear: "Crown Princess, are you sure you don't want to participate in the tournament? I heard that the final prize was very generous. "

Xie Qingrong laughed lightly, shook her head, and rejected Gongsun Yan's suggestion. She laughed: "Princess, do you think that I seems to be someone who lacks treasures?"

If she wanted those treasures, she only needed to inform Xuanyuan Chen and he would immediately deliver them to her. He didn't even need to use this method to obtain the treasures.

Gongsun Yan revealed a gentle and beautiful smile, but some unknown light flashed past her eyes. After that, Xie Qingrong continued to speak in a low voice: "Crown Princess, there seems to be a legendary treasure map in this time's treasure trove."

She did not believe that Xie Qingrong would not be moved by the treasure map.

Sure enough, when Xie Qingrong heard about the treasure map, her pupils contracted. Currently, she already had three treasure map in her hands, one of them was given to her by Cen Huayue right before she died, the other was given to her by Gongsun Heng at the auction, and the last one was a gift from the patriarch of the Ji Family, Ji Cangming.

If he could obtain the fourth treasure map, he would have a higher chance of winning.

Xie Qingrong's brows twitched as she whispered: "Are you sure, Princess?"

As expected, no one was unmoved. Even Xie Qingrong was no exception.

Gongsun Yan raised her eyebrows, and said: "I am not certain if there is a treasure map, I only heard my royal brother mention it before, and that he wanted to use the treasure map as his final gift. "The Crown Princess wants to know if it is true or not. She will know if it is true after attending the auction."

Gongsun Yan quietly bewitched him, but she underestimated Xie Qingrong.

Xie Qingrong had long understood the bewitching meaning behind Gongsun Yan's words, then why was Gongsun Yan so passionate about participating in the competition?

Was it to see him make a fool of himself?

No, with Gongsun Yan's intelligence, it was impossible for him to do something so boring and brainless.

However, the treasure map was extremely attractive to him.

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Gongsun Yan slowly left Xie Qingrong's side. After Gongsun Yan left, Xie Qingrong immediately went to Xuanyuan Chen's side, telling him everything she had just said and her own analysis.

After Xuanyuan Chen finished listening, he frowned. He was also confused by Gongsun Yan's actions, but he asked, "Does A Rong want that treasure map?"

Xie Qingrong nodded her head and said: "Yes, I do. After all, I have already collected three.

"Then go." Xuanyuan Chen suggested with a smile.