“Fourth sister, what is the meaning of this?” Mo Qingyu’s pupils coldly stared at the arrogant Mo Qinghan. That girl, was she showing her true intentions now?
Mo Qinghan’s elegant face was filled with ridicule as she stared towards Mo Qingyu. “Elder sister, to love beautiful things is only human nature. I am merely just following my instincts.”
“You…” Mo Qingyu angrily glared towards Mo Qinghan, but was helpless to do anything else.
The Empress leaned deeper into Ouyang Haoxuan’s embrace, her hands sneaking into the folds of his clothes, gently caressing his body. She paid no attention to the two people angrily facing off on the stage.
The other three princesses watched the ongoing conflict between the Eldest Princess and the Fourth Princess over Xiaoyao Yunshang rapidly become more and more explosive. Deciding not to get their hands dirtied in that mess, their gazes turned to the more modest-looking Xiaoyao Yunbo. Xiaoyao Yunbo was certainly a very good-looking man, but in comparison to his brother, he was somewhat lacking.
Feng Qingjue, sitting alone at the side, was ignored.
Mo Qingli continued to sit, lightly drinking wine. These mortals really knew how to enjoy life, creating such a delicious drink. It really made her want to stay in this world for longer.
The Empress, at seeing that things were beginning to wrap up, retrieved her hands from Ouyang Haoxuan’s body and positioned herself in a more dignified position. “How is it, have the three princes decided which of Our daughters they wish to become bethrothed to? Are they satisfied?”
Xiaoyao Yunshang’s expression was clearly at a loss. This Fourth Princess’s appearance and gift had left him extremely inclined to choose her. However, his father had clearly ordered for him to become betrothed to that Eldest Princess, whose appearance had been said to be extremely beautiful. Yet this Eldest Princess was clearly a one-eyed handicap! Even that useless Xiaoyao Yunyan’s wife was better than this, he, he could absolutely never marry her!
Xiaoyao Yunbo glanced over at Xiaoyao Yunshang. Prior to their departure, his father had instructed him to watch over his younger brother, especially because of that temper of his! Xiaoyao Yunbo lightly exhaled a breath of air. Perhaps his father had foreseen that this brother of his would want to choose another princess to become betrothed to!
However, this time the future prospects of the Xiaoyao Dynasty was at stake, and they could absolutely not allow his brother to choose according to whim. Xiaoyao Yunbo raised his arm, lightly tapping Xiaoyao Yunshang’s arm. The younger prince turned around, catching sight of Xiaoyao Yunbo’s warning gaze, before weakly saying, “Replying to the Empress, I, I will become betrothed to, to the Eldest Princess!”
At Xiaoyao Yunshang’s decision, there was a myriad of reactions. Xiaoyao Yunbo released a heavy breath of air, Mo Qingyu’s face became filled with glee and excitement, Mo Qinghan wore an expression of incomprehension, Feng Qingjue remained calm, Mo Qingli wore an indifferent expression, the Empress remained unaffected…
“Then what about Prince Yunbo?” The Empress proceeded immediately after Xiaoyao Yunshang had made his decision. In her mind, it didn’t matter who he married.
“Replying to the Empress, I will become betrothed to the Second Princess!”
“Then what about the Fengchao Dynasty’s prince?”
Feng Qingjue lowered his wine cup, his plain face filled with a lonely expression. “Replying to the Empress, it seems that no princess has favored Qingjue, perhaps it would be better for me to return to my kingdom!”
As Feng Qingjue lowered his gaze, a flash of craftiness glinted in his eyes. His objective had been achieved here, it was now time to return home.
The Empress had already foreseen that this would happen. With his ordinary appearance, even if he was the Fengchao Dynasty’s prince, he was still unsuitable for her daughters. However, the Empress still had to keep up appearances, her tone consoling as she said, “Qingjue-ah, you don’t have to blame yourself for this. It’s the fault of Our daughters, not one of them can match you. Still, why don’t you stay here for a while?”
Feng Qingjue wore an extremely deferential expression as he spoke to the Empress. “Replying to the Empress, Qingjue has already stayed here for nearly half a month, and I’ve already visited all of the sights and attractions in this kingdom.”
The Empress’s words had only been for the sake of being corteous. Seeing at Feng Qingjue understood her true meaning, she didn’t waste any more time. “Then Qingjue, be careful on your way home.”
“Many thanks to the Emp—”
“Wait!” A voice suddenly cut off Feng Qingjue. The crowd glanced around, searching for the source.