Guo Pingchuan's knife was only an inch away from the drug user. She had always hated evil and had never slacked off in her martial arts training for more than ten years. She wanted to rely on her own abilities to storm the capital, burn down the imperial city, and personally carry the tyrannical emperor's head to pay tribute to her parents.

Instead of resorting to these despicable and underhanded tactics.

“General, if the medicine man is used by a good person, he will naturally not harm others. Only if he is used by someone with ill intentions will he become a threat.”

Sun Miao'er's voice was not loud, but her tone was very steady.

Guo Pingchuan then came to his senses and carefully examined the woman in front of him. "Who are you?"

"I am Mr. Fu's apprentice." As Sun Miao'er spoke, she gently pushed away Guo Pingchuan's knife. After all, the medicine man was her master's hard work, and she couldn't let it be destroyed like this.

Guo Pingchuan hated the despicable and dirty methods, but he calmed down a bit and his emotions were much calmer. "Young lady, you have great courage to escort this thing all the way from Yingzhou. I'm afraid there were many difficulties along the way."

Guo Pingchuan sheathed his sword as he spoke. "Your Highness, I have important matters to attend to and cannot attend the banquet tonight. Farewell!"

Before leaving, she glared at the drug-using man, her eyes filled with such hatred that she wanted to tear him to pieces.

"I never expected General Guo to have such a temperament. It seems that it was my fault for being the one to concoct medicine for the Prince."

Fu Yuchi smiled elegantly, not taking Guo Pingchuan's words to heart at all. After all, Xiao Miao'er had arrived safely, and he was in a very good mood.

"Alright, Ji'an, take your precious disciple downstairs and tidy things up. I'm hosting a banquet tonight!"

Xi Yan's gaze fell on Sun Miao'er's dress, and he left the backyard with a playful look.

Sun Miao'er quickly looked down and realized that after trekking through mountains and rivers, through forests and across streams, her white shoes were no longer recognizable as their original color, and the hem of her skirt was torn and tattered by tree branches, making her look quite disheveled.

"My master didn't even inform me beforehand, and I'm already in such a sorry state!" Sun Miao'er pouted, feeling somewhat aggrieved. The female general had come; she should have known better than to come to the backyard and instead go back to her room to tidy herself up first.

Fu Yuchi walked behind her, twirling her hair with his fingers, and chuckled softly, "Little Miao'er is the prettiest in Master's eyes."

The banquet held at the Prince's residence was a major event. As the ruler of Kezhou, the Prince of Wei naturally wouldn't hold a small banquet. All the guests were high-ranking officials and nobles from Kezhou, and there were even some people with faces from the Western Regions.

When Sun Miao'er saw the group of people dressed in Hu clothing appear, she realized that Kezhou was an important trading hub between the Shang Dynasty and the Western Regions, and that many people from the Western Regions must have settled there for many years.

The King of Wei occupies this place and cultivates relationships with the people of the Western Regions. If the imperial court attacks, the people of the Western Regions will likely lend the King of Wei a helping hand.

Moreover, she had heard from her previous business trip in Yingzhou that the current emperor treated merchants from the Western Regions very harshly, even doubling the tariffs, causing great suffering to the people of the Western Regions.

However, if the Western Regions can help the King of Wei succeed in his rebellion, the people of the Western Regions will be able to turn the tables in this battle.

Sun Miao'er sat down with Fu Yuchi on the side. As the guests gradually took their seats, she sat next to her master and felt a sense of peace she had never felt before.

The banquet was filled with singing and dancing, and toasts were exchanged.

"The envoy from the Western Regions, Dobul, greets Your Highness."

A man dressed in Hu clothing walked out from the table. He was tall and had thick, brown curly hair that was fluffy and messy, yet very shiny.

Sun Miao'er looked over and saw that it was indeed not a simple welcome banquet; King Wei was just trying to win people's hearts.

"Master, why have the envoys from the Western Regions come?" Sun Miao'er sat quietly observing, but still had some questions, so she asked her master in a low voice.

Fu Yuchi held his wine cup, showing little interest in the banquet, but he was happy to answer Xiao Miao'er's questions.

"King Wei intended to befriend the Western Regions, and the Western Regions sent envoys to discuss the matter."

Doble added, “Your emperor has never treated the Western Regions well, making it difficult for merchants from the Western Regions to operate in your country. Now that Your Highness is sincere, our king is very pleased.”

Xi Yan raised his cup and laughed, “The Western Regions and our dynasty have been on good terms for generations, but it is a pity that this has happened in this generation. How can I bear to see the fine wines and jades of the Western Regions being wasted? Therefore, if the Western Regions can lend me a hand, I will definitely follow their request after the matter is accomplished.”

Doble suddenly pointed to the table and said, "Your Highness, this is my king's daughter, Alisa, who has come with me to experience the customs and culture of the Great Shang Dynasty."

During the banquet, a woman wearing a veil slowly stood up. She had olive-green eyes and light brown curly hair.

Dressed in Western Region attire, revealing a slender waist, many of the women at the banquet couldn't bear to look directly at her, their faces flushed with embarrassment.

"Alisha greets the prince of the Great Shang." The woman's Great Shang dialect was far less fluent than the envoy's, but it was precisely because of her awkward pronunciation that she possessed a unique charm.

As she spoke, she began to dance, the bells on her wrists and ankles jingling melodiously.

Slender, fair feet trod on the marble, which gleamed with a delicate luster.

Many male guests at the banquet were captivated by her jade-like feet, for it was well known that women in the Shang Dynasty were absolutely forbidden from showing their feet to men outside the family.

However, Alisa from the Western Regions made her first appearance with such a captivating dance.

Her steps changed with the rhythm of the small drum as she moved among the guests, the sounds of bells and drums intertwining, a feast for both the ears and the eyes.

Sun Miao'er was equally captivated.

Is it pretty?

The man's gentle voice immediately brought her back to reality, and Sun Miao'er nodded blankly, "It's beautiful."

How could it not be beautiful? She was completely mesmerized.

No sooner had she finished speaking than the sound of bells reached her ears.

Alisa stopped.

She stopped in front of Fu Yuchi, gazing at the man before her with her cat-like eyes.

After a long while, she turned around and said, "I used to hear that the men of the Shang Dynasty were all thin and short, but after seeing them today, I realize that the rumors are false."

Xi Yan raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh? What do you mean?"

“This gentleman is more handsome than the most majestic wolf king in our desert. Alisa, let’s toast him.”

Her eyes were sincere and bold, making no attempt to hide her preference for Fu Yuchi.

She bent down to pour the wine, every movement exuding charm and allure, the bells in her hand ringing with each motion.

It is a sound more pleasing to the ear than music.

Sun Miao'er felt a pang of indescribable sorrow; she had just been captivated by Alisa's beauty.

Who knew that in no time, Alisa would become her rival in love, and openly show affection for her master.

"Sir, may I ask your name?" Alisa poured the wine and brought it to Fu Yuchi.

Sun Miao'er reacted quickly, "Princess Alisa, my master doesn't drink alcohol."

"Who are you?" Just by looking into those eyes, you could feel the full of hostility from Arisa.