C49 Prince's Gathering

This person was most skilled at pouring ice water on others when they had a slight change in their opinion of him, right? He never seemed to know how to close the distance between them.

Xiao Yi Xiu instantly stopped moving. The coldness in his eyes dissipated, and before she could get far, he held her hand again.

"I'm just a chess piece you used to show your love. If you come in front of the emperor, you can whitewash it in peace. Right now, no one is looking at you."

"You finally admit that you're a chess piece he sent."

Gu Qingli angrily stopped and glared at him. "I'll tell you one last time, I've never been sent by anyone to spy on you, including your majesty."

He leisurely said, "Then why did he give us a marriage?"

Gu Qingli thought for a moment. "Maybe he just thinks I'm more of a match for you."

One was known as a prince, yet he was not related to the emperor. The other was known as the direct daughter of the prime minister. His mother had died young, so he had to live a life worse than a concubine. They were people with noble statuses on the surface, shining with unparalleled brilliance. However, deep down, they were existences that were ignored by others.

The lengthy Han Baiyu imperial path had finally come to an end. He stepped onto the emperor's throne, and the two rows of stern imperial guards with bright armor and silver helmets stood by the side. Even if the princes carried weapons, they would still be left behind.

The sound of music and dancing filled the entire Sky Bearing Hall. The muslin palace lamps under the front porch had long since started to emit a soft glow, making the arches and paintings appear even more dazzling and resplendent.

The ladies who greeted the guests at the door were all of the same height and height. They all had delicate bodies and beautiful faces. They were all dressed in pale-green palace dresses.

Xiao Yixiu led Gu Qingli into the hall.

The hall was deep and wide, appearing imposing and imposing. The hall was brightly lit, and the night pearls the size of pigeon eggs were scattered around the ceiling. They were arranged like Big Dipper Stars, shining like a river of stars as they fell into the world under the bright lights.

They were the first to arrive, and only two people were seated on the throne of the prince, other than Xiao Yiyan, who was a few steps earlier than them. The one seated in the lead was a young man, who was dressed in a golden silk Nine Python's gown, and had a domineering look on his face.

"Crown Prince." Xiao Yi Xiu bowed slightly, but the man only bowed slightly. With a cold face, he made an arrogant gesture.

Crown Prince Xiao Yi Bei! Gu Qingli glanced at the man who abandoned her and thought of how Du Ying had been infatuated with her. She sneered inwardly. If that silly girl who came from a brothel but had a clean body saw the true face of this man's arrogance and brazenness, how disappointed would she be?

Xiao Yixiu didn't pay any attention to the crown prince's rudeness. Under his gaze, he sat down beside him.

"Big brother Crown Prince!" A handsome man dressed in an octopus robe embroidered with dark blue golden silk strode in. He had the manner of a valiant general, but when his gaze made contact with Xiao Yixiu, it changed slightly, and in a flash, it disappeared. Following that, a warm smile appeared on his face, making his originally carving-like handsome face softer.

Compared to the other princes, this one had a bit more heroic aura, and his thin lips were slightly pursed, making him seem even more ruthless. But he seemed to know how to decorate this with a smile.

The Crown Prince nodded casually. His perfunctory attitude did not make the other party feel awkward at all. It was obvious that he was used to it.

When he shifted his gaze to Xiao Yi Xiu, the smile on the man's face clearly expressed some ill intent, "Yo, isn't this the famous War God from our Dong Yuan Kingdom, someone who can't be defeated? "Fifth royal brother, we brothers haven't seen each other for a long time. We are as healthy as ever, and our demeanor is even more graceful than before."

He stepped forward, spread his arms, and made a gesture of embrace, as if he were intimately close.

Judging from his words and title, the man in front of him was the new commander of the imperial camp, the Yan King, Xiao Yijin.

Xiao Yi Xiu sat up straight, completely still. Gu Qingli, who was sitting at the side, felt the oppressive force coming from Xiao Yijin's body, bringing along with it a strong gust of wind.

With Xiao Yi's slender and frail body, even if he didn't sustain any internal injuries, Xiao Yi Jin would at least make him look good in front of everyone.

Gu Qingli was secretly angered in her heart. To actually do such a thing to a weak and sickly person. This King Yan's mind was truly venomous. She calmly waved her sleeves and withdrew the silver needles at the bottom of her sleeves. Then, she stretched out her slender hand and leisurely patted Xiao Yi Xiu's clothes.

Flowing Cloud's wide sleeves blocked the way between the two of them, perfectly blocking Xiao Yi Jin's arm. This caused Xiao Yi Jin to pause in mid-air in an extremely awkward position. At the same time, he felt a sharp pain from somewhere on his arm. A surge of inner force was like a ball leaking air, causing him to be extremely surprised.

Only now did Gu Qingli realize that she was standing between the two of them. She smiled apologetically at Xiao Yijin. "Aiya, what a coincidence. I've actually gotten in the way of Prince Yan's business."

Xiao Yijin raised his eyebrows as he sized her up in surprise. Only then did he notice the "Fifth Imperial Aunt" standing next to Xiao Yi Xiu, whom he had never seen before. He had long heard that Prime Minister Gu Zhaoran's eldest daughter was a weak and cowardly young lady, and that her secret feelings of love for the Sunset King, Xiao Yi Mo, had been ridiculed. How come the rumors that he saw his today were completely different?

Xiao Yijin was currently looking at Gu Qingli with interest. He saw that her eyebrows were curved like the moon and her eyes were like the ocean. A sharp, cold light flashed across her eyes.

Outside the palace, the herald announced the arrival of the emperor and all the imperial concubines and princesses.

Outside the palace door was the sound of a horn-shaped bell on a jade sedan. The emperor, queen and imperial concubine were riding on the first palanquin.

The emperor walked at the front, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe embroidered with golden threads. The imperial consort took a seat at the left side of the prince, with the empress, imperial concubine, imperial concubine and imperial concubine following behind him. The princesses were seated on the left side of the prince.

The Emperor opened the conversation with a few words. Although his voice was grand and reverberating in the hall, Gu Qing Li felt that his confidence was lacking. He couldn't help but quietly look up.

The emperor seemed to be fine, only his eyes were slightly dimmed. Compared to the last time, his spirit seemed to be slightly weakened, as if he was suffering from severe injuries. Of course, only a skilled doctor like Gu Qingli would be able to detect these subtle changes. It seemed like there was nothing unusual about ordinary people.

The princes stood up and bowed to the emperor, congratulating him on his well-deserved victory.

After all, it was a festive day, and the emperor's face held a trace of a rarely seen amiable smile. Just as he was saying the two words "rise", his smile suddenly froze; he discovered that one of the princes was missing, while King Mu, Xiao Yi Mo, was yet to arrive!

According to the etiquette system, princes who had already become independent had to enter the palace early and wait for the Emperor to sit down and congratulate them. Even if it was an ordinary household, how could they allow their elders, who had such a warm life, to sit in their seats and wait for their juniors?

Thus, it was only natural that the Emperor's complexion would be terrible …