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However, during the entire process, Xia Sizhu did not even glance at him. He, who had always enjoyed being the center of attention, felt somewhat dissatisfied.

"Prince Xi Ling is the third daughter of Prime Minister Xia, Xia Si Zhu." The Emperor's voice was not indifferent or fiery, but his eyes were looking at Xi Ling Yan, waiting for him to make his next move.

Upon hearing the emperor mention her, Xia Sizhu subconsciously raised her head and looked at Prince Qing Xi Ling's appearance. The corner of Xia Sizhu's mouth twitched, and when she thought of all the tricks he had taken on her on the streets, she felt that he hadn't gone out today to read his calendar. If she had known earlier that the crown prince was this fellow, she wouldn't have come even if she were beaten to death.

"Your Majesty, I think I've found the princess consort that I want to marry." Xi Ling Yan stared at Xia Qingzhu with his eyes as he laughed like a spring, his face covered by the wind.

"Oh? "Who?" The emperor was slightly surprised. He chose it so quickly?

Every time a girl appeared at the banquet, Prince Xi Ling would ask about it, so the Emperor didn't know who Prince Xi Ling chose.

As the emperor, he had to have the dignity of an emperor. If he made a mistake, he would lose face for the entire Southern Hill.

"Prime Minister Xia's third daughter, Xia Sizhu." Xia Sizhu had once again become the center of attention.

The crowd's gaze immediately changed. Xi Ling Yan looked at everyone's strange eyes. The smile on his face couldn't maintain it as he felt a trace of a strange atmosphere.

Xia Sizhu's expression didn't change as she cursed Xi Ling Yan repeatedly in her heart.

A look of schadenfreude appeared on Xia Caisi's face as a faint trace of ridicule appeared. Xia Wei's expression did not change while Aunt Liu's looked worried.

The Emperor's expression was somewhat stiff. He never thought that Prince Xi Ling would actually choose his future daughter-in-law. For a moment, he felt that things were a bit tricky.

Although he did not like his daughter-in-law very much, this was arranged by his mother for his eldest brother. In order to prevent his mother from feeling sad, he reluctantly accepted it.

Prince Xi Ling had named Xia Si Zhu as his Crown Prince's consort. If he agreed, his country would definitely spread the word that the Emperor was useless, and would not even be able to protect his own daughter-in-law.

However, if he did not agree, he would be a sinner if he started a war between the two countries.

In the four countries of East, South, West, and North, the countries were all on par with each other and restrained each other. No country was willing to start a war.

"No!" A voice filled with rage.

"No!" A slightly unhappy voice.

Just when the emperor was in a dilemma, two male voices suddenly dispelled the silence of the banquet.

Dong Fang Li only felt her vital energy and blood roiling. She had just discovered that her fourth brother was spying on her fiancee, and now that Prince Xi Ling wanted to marry her as his fiancée, her man's pride instantly exploded.

He could not see the charm of his fiancée, nor the merits of her body. To be able to attract so many men to her, all he could see were countless shortcomings.

Dongfang Ye watched coldly from the sidelines. He seemed calm, and his entire body was emitting a baleful aura, like an invisible hand grabbing onto the necks of the crowd. Everyone only felt that it was difficult to breathe.

"Why?" The smile on Xi Ling Yan's face disappeared. It seemed that if he wanted to marry the little beauty, he would need to spend more effort.

"Because she is this crown prince's fiancee." Dong Fang Li pointed at Xia Si Zhu and said.

Receiving Dongfang Li's threatening gaze, Xia Si Zhu rolled his eyes and ignored her.

"She's just a fiancee. As long as the little beauty isn't married, I still have a chance." Xi Ling Yan said carelessly.

Even if it was a little beauty getting married, as long as he likes it, he wouldn't mind snatching her away. Xi Ling Yan silently added in his heart.

"She belongs to this crown prince. Prince Xi Ling, you should stop dreaming." The eyes of Dongfang Li, who was looking at the Western Tomb Flame, seemed to be ablaze.

"There are countless beauties in the West Tomb. Why would Prince Xi Ling insist on people that don't belong to him?" Dongfang Ye also spoke slowly, he didn't want to have another national enemy.

"It does not belong to me, the crown prince. I am still unable to come to a conclusion." The Western Flame Statue cast a provocative glance at Dongfang Ye, before turning around to face the emperor's somewhat unhappy gaze.

"This crown prince wishes to seek Your Majesty's privilege." Xi Ling Yan faced the emperor's gaze without fear. He wasn't afraid that the emperor would punish him.

As the Emperor, he naturally couldn't make a move against a junior like him. In addition to Prince Xi Ling, he couldn't casually make a move either.

"Speak." Extremely displeased, the emperor squeezed out a single word from between his teeth, but he did not erupt.

If he were to make a move, he would draw out the Emperor of Xi Ling to support Prince Xi Ling.

As long as they are the ones to take action, the young master would not lose his sense of propriety. Even if he lost, it wouldn't cause a huge war between the two kingdoms, so he let them cause a ruckus.

It would be better if the two kingdoms fought each other for a while, as only by familiarizing themselves with their enemies would they be able to defeat them.

"I would like to ask Your Majesty to promise me that before the little beauty marries, I will be able to court the little beauty. If Your Majesty is unwilling, then I will not be happy. If you are unhappy, then I will not know what you are going to do." Xi Ling Yan spoke very easily, but his words were filled with threat.

The emperor narrowed his eyes. Prince Xi Ling's words made him very uncomfortable, but he could not determine if this was Prince Xi Ling's scheme to start a war between the two countries.

"This Emperor has agreed." The Emperor thought for a while and still agreed. He would let his son have a small competition with Emperor Xi Ling's son.

Dong Fang Li sat unhappily on her seat, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction at the emperor's decision.

Dongfang Ye raised his eyes and also sat down.

"Since Xi Ling Yan is so arrogant, not only did we not make things difficult for him, we even agreed to his ridiculous actions. Do you know what royal father is planning?" The Emperor looked at the Western Tomb Flame and suddenly said to Dongfang Li.

"This son does not know." Dongfang Li and Dongfang Ye respectfully said.

"My royal father is old, and so is Emperor Xi Ling. They both need an outstanding successor to support their country.

You and Xi Ling Yan are princes, which is the future hope of the Southern Kingdom. You and Xi Ling Yan are destined to be enemies.

In order to defeat the enemy, one had to understand the enemy, their habits, preferences, and weaknesses. Only then could one cure the problem and deal with the enemy in one move.

Royal Father clearly knew that the Western Tomb Flame was provoking them, yet he retreated step by step. It was not because he was weak, but because he was taking into consideration the overall situation.

This is a good opportunity to learn about the Western Tomb Flame. You all should take full advantage of it! " At this point, the Emperor stopped talking. A smart person would understand immediately.

When they turned around and saw that the Emperor had regained his haughty expression, Dongfang Li and Dongfang Ye's eyes were also filled with seriousness.

The following banquet proceeded in an orderly manner, without any of the awkwardness from before. Xia Sizhu held her cheeks the entire time, bored as she watched everyone drink and joke. Only after the end of the banquet did Xia Sizhu move her numb elbow and prepare to leave.

Walking in front of Xia Sizhu was Xia Caixi. She might have suffered a heavy blow today and her footsteps were messy.

Ah!" Xia Caixi slipped and fell to the ground. Tears welled up in her eyes.