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In the early morning, Liu Ru entered Nangong Waner's room like a windmill again. She buzzed like a bee and urged Nangong Waner to get up to wash up.

"Nangong Waner, do you know why I always like to play with you?" After the two of them sat down, they leaned against each other as they flipped through their books and sipped their tea. Liu Ru flipped through her drawing book as she spoke to Nangong Waner.

"Because I have a good heart and I have a lot of money." Nangong Waner replied Liu Zhi without raising his head.

Liu Zhi: "..."

"Your skin is really thicker and thicker, it's because you're the only one in Shangjing City who has the most interest in me. Other family's young miss has always been training in her room, what's the point of that, it's better if I joined up with you here, an inexhaustible painting book, and from time to time, I would even go out on the streets to listen to operas and gossip.

Nangong Waner quietly flipped open a page of the book, "I don't sound like you're praising me."

"I forgot about the important matters and asked for reliable information. It is very possible that Qin Ruxue wanted to offer up a dance at the palace feast, and I heard that he invited the number one dancer from the Tian Sheng to train hard at home."

"Oh." On the surface, Nangong Waner did not seem to have any interest in Liu Ruo's reliable information, but he could not help but think in his heart, I knew that this would definitely be the Hongmen Family Banquet!

"Don't be so dejected, I've thought of a way for you too." Liu Ru put down her drawing book and looked at Nangong Waner seriously. She even patted Nangong Waner's shoulders lightly, as if she was comforting him.

"What method did you think of?" Nangong Waner said, finding it funny.

"Why don't you practice some martial arts and perform for a bit, compare Qin Ruxue to him and that will be enough." Liu Ru said in a relaxed tone.

Nangong Waner laughed, "Elder sister, we will be going to the banquet tomorrow, what specialty do I have to practice it with just a day? If you want to marry into the Prince Zhan's Mansion, she will marry you. In the future, when I have another show with Su Xiangxiang, I really have a headache thinking about it. "

"You just don't like what you say. If you like it, you don't have to fight for it." Liu Zhuo kept feeling that Nangong Waner was useless.

However, Nangong Waner didn't seem to mind, "I have always been a person with high aspirations. Living in leisure and comfort has always been my philosophy of life. Nangong Waner was talking about the matter of keeping the five of them together for the rest of their lives. She had not forgotten the eight words, she had also seen Qing Feng's reaction last time, so she did not plan to tell Liu Qing that for now.

When Liu Ru heard Nangong Waner's plan, she even looked deeply at Nangong Waner, "Virtue, although you say that you don't care and don't fight over it, you actually have a big plan." Liu Zhe couldn't help but silently curse in his heart.

The next morning, the Assistant Minister couple actively went to Nangong Waner's courtyard early in the morning. When they thought about how Nangong Waner was stalling for time, and wouldn't properly get dressed to prepare the palace's banquet, the Assistant Minister couple decided to call for help.

But who knew, when Madam Yang pushed open the door, he discovered that Nangong Waner seemed to have woken up very early, sitting in front of the copper mirror. He had already painted a complete set of makeup, and it was even more exquisite and beautiful than any other time.

The entire room was filled with clothes, and many of them were things that Madam Yang had never seen before. At this time, Nangong Waner was focused on trying out each piece of clothes. Perhaps even though he was not very satisfied, his eyebrows had always been knitted tightly.

Madam Yang looked at the entire room full of luxurious clothes, and thought back to the two porcelain bottles that Nangong Waner had casually brought back to the Assistant Minister’s Residence a few days ago. Reportedly, he had brought them back from the Prince Zhan's room.

"Your daughter has grown up. She has something on her mind." Madam Yang gently closed the door, then pulled Lord Assistant Minister with him to return to his room.

The Lord Assistant Minister, on the other hand, had extremely thick lines on his nerves. Thinking about how Nangong Waner didn't want to enter the palace until the day before yesterday, he had already prepared to enter since long ago.

The Lord Assistant Minister was very satisfied, "Aru, Wan Er said two days ago that she did not want to enter the palace, but being so enthusiastic today, she must be thinking that she can meet Xiao Ze. She is happy in her heart, of course, because we found a chance to get the emperor to help with the marriage. I think today's opportunity is just right. " The Lord Assistant Minister talked nonstop, but Madam Yang seemed to have something on his mind and did not immediately accept his words.

After the Lord Assistant Minister had finished speaking, Madam Yang then slowly answered, "Old master, have you noticed that Wan Er's room was filled with clothes that were spread all over the floor, bed and chairs all over the table?"

Lord Assistant Minister thought back seriously, "I didn't pay much attention. There were indeed a lot of clothes, and they weren't too heavy either?"

Madam Yang said again, "Don't you think there's a problem?"

Lord Assistant Minister looked puzzled, "Is there a problem?"

"Wan Er's monthly allowance is not more than two taels of silver, how about his clothes..." Madam Yang reminded the Lord Assistant Minister again.

"You mean to say, Wan Er's clothes and the porcelain bottles in our room were all given to him by the patriarch of the Prince Zhan?" Lord Assistant Minister seemed to have finally thought of something.

"Right." Madam Yang really wanted to clap for the Lord Assistant Minister in his heart. He finally thought of an idea, it was truly not easy.

"Could it be …" Lord Assistant Minister squinted his eyes as if he had thought of something and was about to say something.

"Could it be what?" Madam Yang was a little nervous. He wanted to hear the analysis of the Lord Assistant Minister, but he was also a little uncertain.

He only heard the Lord Assistant Minister speaking slowly, "Could it be that the Elder Xiu views Wan Er as something that can be molded and is being nurtured, and that even the Prince Zhan views him in a different light, as a reward?"

"…" Madam Yang rolled his eyes at Lord Assistant Minister, "Old master, you are more suitable to study."

After all, this was a banquet held in the palace, and all officials of all ranks had already brought their families into the palace. Naturally, Assistant Minister’s Residence was no exception as well and entered early. Lord Assistant Minister kept thinking about the whites of his eyes that Madam Yang had given him. Seeing the state Nangong Waner was in today, Lord Assistant Minister felt that he was about to grasp onto something, but also felt that he was a long distance away, so he decided not to think about it anymore. He opened a path ahead of him and led Nangong Waner into the imperial palace.

As expected, everyone came to the imperial garden early, just as Lord Assistant Minister had expected. Surprisingly, Prince Zhan also came to the imperial garden early, surrounded by many officials, flattering them.

The Lord Assistant Minister was no exception, and brought Nangong Waner over, a look of unwillingness flashed past Nangong Waner's eyes, "Um, Father, the flowers in the imperial garden are so blooming, I can walk around by myself and enjoy the flowers, you can go over to congratulate yourself."

"The first time you entered the palace, how could dad let you wander around by yourself? No matter who you offend, it will not be a small crime. Follow me." With that, the Lord Assistant Minister did not give Nangong Waner any chance to escape, and led Nangong Waner towards the direction of the Prince Zhan.

Nangong Waner pretended that he was fine, and followed behind Lord Assistant Minister in a bashful manner.

"Congratulations, Prince Zhan has returned victorious, this official also congratulates Prince Zhan." Lord Assistant Minister had really spent a lot of effort to lead Nangong Waner to squeeze through, so looking at Prince Zhan, he respectfully congratulated him.

The Lord Assistant Minister gave Nangong Waner a look, signalling her to call for someone. Nangong Waner felt a little awkward, so he followed and congratulated her, "Wan Er greets you, Prince Zhan.

"Right." Prince Zhan replied very indifferently.

No one felt anything was amiss. Prince Zhan had always been cold, and everyone had long gotten used to it. Lord Assistant Minister also gave his greetings and took Nangong Waner to their own seats, but when Nangong Waner left, he gave him a deep glance. Prince Zhan did not seem to feel anything, and continued to reply to the courteous greetings from the other courtiers with a cold expression.

Nangong Waner's face had a smile on it, but his heart was a little bitter as he followed Lord Assistant Minister and left.

Just as Nangong Waner turned around and left, Prince Zhan turned his head and looked at Nangong Waner's back for a long time. It was unknown if he did it intentionally or not.

Soon enough, more and more people entered the banquet. Nangong Waner then saw that Liu Ru and Xiao Ze had also come over, but they were from the imperial palace after all, and their ranks were strict.

"The emperor has arrived, Esteemed Empress Dowager has arrived." An eunuch shouted from the skies above the imperial garden, "Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!" A group of people were kneeling on the ground of the imperial garden.

The Emperor was in a good mood as he spared everyone else the formalities. Everyone sat in their respective seats, the Emperor sat in the seat of honor, the Empress Dowager sat on the left, and Prince Zhan sat on the right. Qin Ruxue, for the exception, sat beside the Empress Dowager.