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"Imperial Mother, what have I done to anger you?" Following this voice, a slender and tall figure walked in. It was a man with clear facial features. He wore a purple and gold crown, and the corners of his mouth held a mocking smile. Behind him, there was also a woman that was as tranquil as autumn water.

"What? Don't you know that you made a mistake?" Even though he deliberately wore a stern face, he could not conceal the trace of a smile in the depths of his eyes.

This man was Dong Fang Su's sixth brother, Dongfang Yu. Although he had bestowed the title to King Que, he was the most carefree and uninhibited person among all the princes of his generation. He did not like matters of the imperial court and was only an idle Prince.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager Wei was not really blaming herself, she continued to smile, "This son truly does not know. These days, this son has been discussing poems and songs with the wangfei in the palace. I have not even stepped foot in the palace.

Dong Fang Hui laughed, "You dragged this out until Second Shi Wu before you were willing to get married. Now Seventh Brother is trying to imitate you, wouldn't Imperial Mother's fault be you?"

"This son has always been urging Seventh Brother to get married as soon as possible, so that mother and Grand Concubine Chen could feel at ease. It was Seventh Brother who refused, and it has nothing to do with this son. He said …"

Dong Fang Su's expression changed slightly, afraid that he would say something he shouldn't have. Fortunately, Dong Fang Su stopped himself in time and did not continue.

Princess Pingyang waited for a while and could not see him continue, so he asked: "What did King Rui say?"

Dongfang Yu rolled his eyes slightly and winked. "Seventh Brother said that if he wants to marry, he must marry a devastatingly beautiful woman."

Seeing his exaggerated look, everyone could not help but laugh. Empress Dowager Wei could not keep her face straight, but Shen Xi Jun's face was extremely unsightly, even though she did not want to admit it, but … A beauty that could topple nations, wasn't that Mu Qian Xue, could it be …

After a round of banter, Dongfang Yu and Ceng Wangfei paid their respects to the Empress Dowager Wei together and presented their gifts. Following that, other princes came one after another to congratulate the Ningshou Palace, which was extremely lively.

By noon, the banquet had already been prepared. Everyone moved towards the side palace hall. The palace maids were like butterflies in flower as they carried out delicious delicacies.

After they toasted to the Empress Dowager Wei together, the birthday banquet officially began. Shen Xi Jun looked at the table full of delicacies, but did not have any intention to move her chopsticks, and occasionally looked at Dong Fang Su and Mu Qian Xue who were seated opposite him.

Princess Pingyang took a piece of pine nut chicken and placed it in her bowl. "Eat quickly, otherwise it'll get cold."

"I don't want to eat it." Shen Xi Jun retracted his gaze, his voice sounding a little hoarse.

Princess Pingyang covered his sleeves and took a sip of the osmanthus wine, then said indifferently: "You child, previously you said that you were a little hungry, why did you lose your appetite in the blink of an eye?"

"Mother!" Shen Xi Jun clenched her teeth, "Others might not know, but could it be that Mother doesn't know too, it's clear that..."

"Mother knows, but you saw the situation earlier. King Rui won't give in, and the empress dowager can't force her. You, wait patiently." After saying that, the Princess Pingyang let out a sigh and said softly, "Child, you are the same. There are clearly so many princes and princes who are in love with you, yet you like to be like that wooden King Rui.

Shen Xi Jun shook the golden liquid in her cup, and said disapprovingly: "Those princes and grandsons that mother mentioned, they are all shallow and ignorant, what love, they only have their eyes on my Pingyang Mansion's power, if I was a normal girl today, I'm afraid they would not even bother to look at me."

Although Shen Xi Jun was arrogant and tyrannical, she was not ignorant. She was even able to see through people and knew exactly where her wealth and glory came from. Leaving the Pingyang Mansion and the protection of the Empress Dowager Wei, she, Shen Xi Jun, was nothing.

"Is the King Rui different from them?"

"Of course, or else why would you keep rejecting the empress dowager's hints?" As he said that, Shen Xi Jun's eyes revealed a strange light.

The Princess Pingyang sighed, and advised: Since he has no intention to marry you, why must you not marry him? Xi Jun, listen to mother's advice, if it was like this from the beginning, even if you married him in the future, I'm afraid it would not be as beautiful as you think.

"No way!" Shen Xi Jun said with certainty: "As long as we're married, he will definitely fall for his daughter." After pausing for a moment, she continued, "In this life, your daughter must definitely have the King Rui. He can only be your daughter!" As they spoke, their gazes filled with hostility fell upon Mu Qian Xue who was drinking with her eyes lowered.

Princess Pingyang shook his head without saying a word. She knew his daughter's personality very well.

"What are you two muttering about, mother and daughter? But this dish doesn't suit your appetite?" Empress Dowager Wei's voice came from above. She hurriedly got up and said, "Every single dish is a rare and unique delicacy, how would they not like it? Chenqie and Xi Jun …"

Just as Princess Pingyang was thinking about how to answer, Shen Xi Jun suddenly stood up and said: "Reporting to Aunt, Xi Jun is talking to Mother about what happened a few days ago."

Hearing these words, the Empress Dowager Wei became more spirited and put down her chopsticks, "What is it? Tell me about it as well."

"Yes." Shen Xi Jun replied, "A few days ago, when Xi Jun and Ping Qing were playing on the streets, two wild dogs jumped out of nowhere, blocked the carriage, and whined non-stop, scaring us all. Ping Qing, what do you say?"

The empress frowned. "Why did this dog suddenly appear out of nowhere and block your way?"

Shen Xi Jun stopped laughing and said: "The reason they are called out is because the carriage has pressured them with ten thousand taels of gold."

Everyone was surprised when he said this. They just couldn't understand how there could be ten thousand taels of gold on this street. It was Dongfang Yu who reacted first. He asked with a strange expression, "Chang Rong, is it that filthy object?"

"What King says is true." Hearing this, everyone understood what was going on and revealed looks of contempt. A concubine sitting at the front of the empress seemed to have smelled the stench and fanned her nose with a piece of silk. "Such a disgusting thing, does Chang Rong Zong Ji think it's interesting?"

"Although it was a little disgusting back then, it's still rather interesting now that I think about it. It's just like what the ancients said. No matter how much the dogs recuperate, they won't change their eating …" Because of that nature, you should always be a dog. " With that, she shot a provocative glare at Mu Qian Xue.