Chapter 41 - Luan Junxin, the Fourth Prince
As expected, very soon Red Battle's loud voice contained a trace of chilliness: "Please be careful with me, Fourth Prince Dong Heng. My sister is a Southern Qi gifted by the late emperor of the Southern Qi, how could I possibly repay Fourth Prince with my body?"
"Pfft …"
"Cough cough …"
The choking sounds in the hall was even louder than when Hong Zhong was performing. Even Hong Zhong couldn't help but turn her head. As a prince from a foreign country, to be able to speak of being a watchman in such an honorable manner, it was natural and fair. This Fourth Prince Dong Heng was an oddity that would only appear once in a thousand years!
The face of Baili Yi Chen, who was sitting in the seat of honor, darkened, and looked at Hong Zhong with an increasingly sinister gaze. At this moment, he couldn't help but suspect that not only was Murong Youqi's reputation terrible, he was also lacking in terms of taste! This woman wants to find a husband? I have to consider him as soon as possible!
Murong Youqi, you are really blind!
However, his heart was filled with anger! As his future imperial concubine, what Murong Youqi had said could be said to be provoking his dignity! Just as he was about to speak, he was snatched away by Red Battle: "Fourth Prince, if my Red House has offended Fourth Prince before, or if the Fourth Prince has any objections to my Red House, I hope that Fourth Prince can arrange a time for the Fourth Prince to be willing to give me a satisfactory explanation. But, if the Fourth Prince insists on destroying my Red House's reputation and sullying my sister's reputation, even if you are a noble prince, Red War will not hold back.
Hong Zhan's stern words had not yet brought Murong Youqi back to his senses, but it had actually made Hong Zhong's heart feel an inexplicable sense of warmth. Her heart grew closer to Hong Zhan.
Murong Youqi seemed to be shocked and quickly explained: "Young General, you are too serious. This prince thinks that this beautiful lady is a gentleman … "
The follower behind him quickly went up to remind him: "Prince, we are in Southern Qi. "If your performance were to be spread back to the country, those officials will impeach you for not doing your job properly. That would be dishonorable!" Having followed his master for more than ten years, he understood his master's temper the best. His master had been lustful of him and had fallen in love with his mistress. This was why he had nothing to say to her.
Murong Youqi paused, his face filled with indifference: "If they like to impeach, then let them. This prince has lived for more than twenty years, isn't there anyone who has been impeached by them? However, on the white board, this prince has discovered that you've been talking a lot these days! It would be better if you go back to Dong Heng, this grandpa will give you a good position in the palace. "
The student with the white board felt like crying but had no tears. "Master, I was wrong!" Was it really that easy for him to find a good position in the palace? Wasn't he just worried that his master would lose his sense of propriety and lose his sense of propriety? Wasn't finding a good position in the imperial palace the same as becoming a eunuch?
Master is really biting off more than I can chew!
However, the people who followed Murong Youqi here felt like their hearts were on the verge of collapse. They had just arrived in Southern Qi and wanted to become the's adulterer, how could the Fourth Prince give them a proper congratulatory gift?
Before he could explain it to Hong Zhan, Baili Mingyue, who was seated at the head seat, became slightly impatient. With a cold sweep of his eyes, his clear and cold voice sounded out: "The Fourth Prince dared to provoke my Southern Qi's national might. If Dong Heng wishes to declare war on my Southern Qi, I am willing to personally lead the charge! " With that, he placed the white jade cup on the table.
The originally quiet and elegant person was now surrounded by a murderous aura, causing people to be inexplicably shocked.
It scared the envoys behind Murong Youqi, so they quickly kneeled down. "The Regent is too serious, I, the Emperor, do not have that intention! My Emperor ordered me to deliver a congratulatory gift to you. Aside from congratulating Southern Qi on her birthday, my Emperor also hopes that you can marry his. I hope that His Majesty the Regent can observe and do not misunderstand my Emperor's sincerity. "
"You bunch of old antiques!" Murong Youqi snorted coldly at the envoy to express his dissatisfaction. He couldn't help but look at Hong Zhong a few more times.
He was born in the family of an important official of the Southern Qi, yet he actually dared to slap the Grand Princess in front of so many people.
This woman was not ordinary!
As she thought of this, she was quickly pulled back to reality by the ice-cold magic aura around her. Baili Mingyue was truly angry!
He did not notice in the slightest that just now, he had almost caused an international war to break out, almost causing a sense of crisis. He giggled and spoke to the two people in charge, "His Majesty the Regent, you speak too. If you have offended you in any way, I ask the Southern Qi Emperor, the Regent, and the Third Miss to forgive me for this. "
"In that case, please bear in mind the identity of the fourth prince!" Baili Mingyue's thin lips curled up as she indifferently replied. After all, since the guest had already said so, as the host, he couldn't just keep pestering her.
With that said, Dong Heng's envoy secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
This prince is here to deliver the birthday present to the Southern Qi's empress dowager in place of royal father. Murong Youqi was not aware that his own subordinates had already despised him, and was smiling brightly as he looked at the large group of people walking in, carrying a few big boxes.
Waiting until all the boxes had been placed in the hall, Murong Youqi said smilingly: "There are a total of five boxes of gifts, which includes … Including … "I'm sorry, I forgot about everything. It's all here anyways."
Forgot?
Everyone looked at Murong Youqi in disbelief, they had specially come to deliver the wedding gift, and had actually forgotten about the list! The Fourth Prince of Dong Heng was truly useless, he simply had nothing good to lose!
Although he was a little speechless at the way the fourth prince dealt with things, Baili Yi Chen still replied with a smile, "Dong Heng is too courteous. Someone come, give a seat to the fourth prince and his envoys! "
Finished speaking, a few clever servants had already moved the tables and chairs over, and helped Murong Youqi to get more tables. The number of people participating in the Imperial Palace banquet was one less person than the number of people present. It was merely a matter of a table.
When everyone was seated, Baili Yi Chen spoke out, "We have prepared a welcoming banquet for the Fourth Prince and Dong Heng's envoys. The banquet is scheduled to be held tonight, at that time, we hope …"