Bai Ying and the others ignored them, and instead looked at Ling Luo in unison: "Crown Princess, did you prepare this gift for us yourself?"

Ling Luo nodded: "Yes, what's wrong?"

The three of them said in unison, "It's nothing."

Gu Huan and Ye Zeru frowned as they looked at them.

What are you doing?

Bai Ying said, "I'll look at the gift when I get home, no rush."

Ye Zeru and Gu Huan: "Why?"

Bai Ying and the others were at a loss for words.

Ye Zeru looked at Ling Luo: "Sister-in-law, can't we watch it now?"

Ling Luo: "Okay—"

Bai Ying and the other two said in unison, "No!"

Ling Luo: "..."

Gu Huan and Ye Zeru: "..."

Ling Luo: "Oh."

If it's not allowed, it's not allowed. They don't need to get so worked up...

Bai Ying and the others didn't want to get so worked up.

Having known Ling Luo for so long, they all knew that Ling Luo knew her things were very effective, but she didn't know how much of a sensation it would cause if word got out.

If the gift she prepared for them this time is something that these martial arts masters have been dreaming of, and it gets out to those around them, her secret identity will be exposed!

Gu Huan and Ye Zeru had no idea what was wrong with Bai Ying and the other two.

Before they could speak, several elegantly dressed women, accompanied by their daughters, approached and bowed to Ling Luo, saying, "Greetings, Crown Princess."

Ling Luo didn't recognize them, but when they bowed to her, she nodded and said, "Hello, do you need something from me?"

Upon hearing this, the women were momentarily at a loss for words.

They were all wives and daughters of high-ranking officials in the empire.

As the Crown Princess of the Empire, Ling Luo was not as high-ranking as them, but they were still considered to be in the same circle as her.

They came over to greet her, naturally wanting to get to know each other and perhaps go shopping, have tea, or eat together sometime in the future. Once they were familiar with each other, they could share information and build a deeper connection if anything came up.

Even as the Crown Princess, Ling Luo must do this.

Even though she is still young, it doesn't matter.

After all, now that she's married, how can she really act like she's not married and just hang out with her peers?

A noblewoman, observing Ling Luo's attire, found a topic she thought Ling Luo would be interested in and said with a smile, "Does the Crown Princess really like Master Talina's works?"

Ling Luo paused: "Who is Talina?"

The noblewoman was taken aback: "Your Highness, the crown and jewelry you are wearing were all made by Master Talina. You... didn't know that?"

Ling Luo shook her head: "I don't know."

"Your jewelry, Crown Princess, wasn't it prepared by yourself?"

No, that's not it.

Upon seeing this, Ye Zeru and the others coughed lightly and asked, "Was it prepared for you by His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Ling Luo nodded: "Yes."

The noblewoman was stunned.

Her daughter couldn't help but ask, "Clothes, bags, and shoes too?"

Ling Luo nodded.

For a moment, silence fell over the surroundings.

After all, their husbands don't even provide them with clothes, shoes, or bags; they have to provide the clothes and shoes for themselves.

Seeing that they didn't speak, Ling Luo asked again, "Is there anything else?"

Several noblewomen: "..."

Several ladies left.

Judging from Ye Feng's personal intervention in handling the Ling family's affairs not long ago, and the fact that he took the initiative to speak with Ling Luo afterwards, it is clear that Ye Feng is satisfied with and approves of her as the Crown Princess.

Most people present were shrewd and intelligent.

The ladies hadn't been gone long when a few more arrived, and then more and more came.

Knowing that Ling Luo wasn't interested in their conversation, Ye Zeru and the others acted as her bodyguards, stopping her and persuading her to leave.

It was only at this point that they understood why Ye Xingxue had asked them to "take good care" of Ling Luo.

After a while, Ye Xingxue finished her work and returned, asking Ye Zeru and the others, "Did nothing happen?"

Ye Zeru and the others said in unison, "No!"

Ye Xingxue nodded in satisfaction and patted her head: "Luo Luo, are you bored?"

Ling Luo nodded: "Mm."

The dinner party was really nothing fun; it was already quite boring, and it became even more boring after he left.

Ye Xingxue laughed: "The competition is about to begin, and it won't be boring in a bit."

Ling Luo's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "A competition? What kind of competition?"

Ye Xingxue laughed: "Fight."

"Really?! How will you fight? And who will you fight?"

This competition segment was specifically prepared for the young people at the banquet.

The night breeze will watch from the sidelines.

All participants, regardless of winning or losing, will receive a generous prize.

Of course, for those who are exceptionally outstanding, Ye Feng will personally present them with a generous gift.

Ling Luo's excitement waned upon hearing that it was a competition between young people: "Only people our age are competing? No one else is participating?"

"Generally speaking, yes, does Luo Luo want to participate?"

Ling Luo paused for a moment: "We'll see."

Fighting Ye Zhenyan wasn't even the most satisfying experience, let alone fighting his peers.

Rather than that, it would be better to—

She looked at Bai Ying and the others: "Are you participating?"

Tang Xinxun was eager to try and grinned, "Of course I'll participate!"

Bai Ying and Jiang Xinghe laughed and said, "That's right!"

Gu Huan: "...Why do your smiles seem to be getting more and more perverted?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the host announced that the competition was about to begin and asked everyone to go to the competition venue outside.

The competition venue was not far away, located on a wide round platform outside the banquet hall.

This was a great opportunity to catch the eye of Ye Feng. The nobles and officials present naturally did not want their children to miss such an opportunity and all hoped that they could participate in the competition.

It's just a matter of who to fight and how to fight.

After all, in their view, losing would mean embarrassing themselves in front of Ye Feng, which would be a loss that outweighs any gain.

Some parents are instructing their children to wait for the right opportunity.

Tang Xinxun said, "I'll be the first one up!"

Jiang Xinghe: "Why you? I'll go first!"

Bai Ying: "You guys can argue all you want, I'm going to be second anyway."

Tang Xinxun and Jiang Xinghe: "Damn it, why are you the second one?!"

Ling Luo offered a sincere suggestion: "Why don't the three of you just have a fight?"

The three of them turned away in disgust: "No! This is boring!"

Since the joint entrance exam ended, they have been gathering together every day to study the cultivation techniques that Ling Luo had prepared for them, and they have been sparring several times a day.

They knew each other's techniques, routines, and reaction speeds like the back of their hand.

If you're going to fight, fight someone you don't know well!

Ling Luo asked, "How's your research on those cultivation techniques going?"

Bai Ying: "I've already gotten the hang of it."

Tang Xinxun and Jiang Xinghe nodded as well.

At this point, their eyes lit up as they looked at Ling Luo: "Princess Consort, please check if there are any problems with our mastery of the cultivation technique. If there are, please speak up. We are not afraid of hurting our pride!"

As they spoke, they glanced at Ye Zeru.

Ye Zeru: "..."

Damn it, not again? What did he do to deserve this?!