Chu Chengli had been living in the palaces of the two concubines for a long time, completely disregarding Li Jingshu's feelings. This made Li Jingshu extremely angry and disappointed. She could not accept that Chu Chengli had violated the oath they had made, and she could not tolerate him being so easily disliked by the old and loved the new.

Chu Chengli, however, felt that Li Jingshu was becoming increasingly unreasonable. She had previously been obedient, gentle, and considerate, but now she acted like a shrew. In contrast, the gentle affection of the two concubines made him feel incredibly comfortable. Faced with Li Jingshu's clamor, Chu Chengli's patience wore thin, and he grew increasingly cold towards her.

Princess Hu Yanzhuozhuo of Yuewu spent a long month at the post station, and the nagging rats had just left. During this time, Hu Yanzhuozhuo felt like she was trapped in a cage, feeling extremely depressed, but helpless.

At this time, Duanmu Qin, the young princess of Beiliu Kingdom, finally arrived on the land of Dazhao Kingdom after countless hardships and arrived in Shangjing City. Beiliu Kingdom and Dazhao Kingdom had no deep hatred, and relations between the two countries were relatively harmonious. Therefore, Duanmu Qin's arrival was warmly welcomed by the people of Dazhao!

As night fell, Emperor Wen specially held a grand palace banquet in the palace, inviting guests from all walks of life to celebrate together. Several princes knew that this palace banquet was actually a blind date banquet in disguise.

They understand that Emperor Wen hopes to use this opportunity to connect Duanmu Qin and Hu Yanzhuozhuo with the princes. In this palace full of power and calculation, everyone has their own agenda. Duanmu Qin and Hu Yanzhuozhuo are at the center of this turbulent situation, unsure of their own fate...

The palace banquet went smoothly, but Li Jingshu's face was gloomy. Tonight, Chu Chengli had unexpectedly brought his two sisters with him, sitting off to the side, completely ignoring the presence of the Crown Princess. Li Jingshu felt deeply humiliated and could only drown her sorrows in alcohol in a corner.

On the other side, Luo Lingyue's eyes flashed with coldness, but a faint smile hung on the corner of her mouth. She picked up a pot of wine and slowly walked over to sit next to Li Jingshu. Seeing this, Li Jingshu was immediately furious and whispered, "What are you doing here? Get out of here!"

Luo Lingyue responded calmly and softly, "Shu Shu, haven't you always been good at bewitching men? Why are you like this now? Is it because you're too ugly? Look at your two concubine sisters, how charming and attractive they are! And your man Cheng Li, since he can betray me, Luo Lingyue, he can easily betray you too! Do you feel the feeling of being betrayed now? Does it feel good?"

Li Jingshu's eyes snapped open, and consciousness returned to her mind in an instant. Her body trembled slightly, and cold sweat dripped down her forehead. She was still frightened by Chu Chengli's recent neglect of her, but when she saw the person standing before her, all her fear was replaced by anger.

She clenched her teeth tightly, squeezing out a voice: "Luo Lingyue! You...you're not dead! You're not dead!"

Luo Lingyue stood there quietly, her eyes cold and full of hatred. However, a strange smile hung on the corner of her mouth, as if she was mocking Li Jingshu's astonishment.

Endless anger burned deep in her eyes, but on the surface she displayed a frightening charm. She whispered, "You and Cheng Li are both still alive and well, how can I die so easily? I want to watch you fall into an eternal hell with my own eyes!"

Every word shot at Li Jingshu like a poisonous arrow, sending a chill down her spine. The determination and hatred revealed in Luo Lingyue's words made Li Jingshu take a step back.

Li Jingshu rushed towards Chu Chengli with a pale face and a panicked look. She used all her strength to push aside the two concubines standing beside Chu Chengli, then tightly grasped Chu Chengli's sleeve and shouted loudly: "Chengli! Luo Lingyue is not dead! She is not dead!"

This sudden scene stunned everyone present, and the once bustling banquet fell silent. Officials and their families stared at Li Jingshu in stunned amazement, their faces filled with astonishment. Emperor Wen, on the other hand, stared at her coldly, expressionless, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Seeing this, the Empress quickly stood up and said, "The Crown Princess must be drunk. Why don't you help her back to the East Palace to rest!" Several palace maids hurried forward and tried to take Li Jingshu away. However, Li Jingshu clung to Chu Chengli's clothes and refused to let go, her eyes filled with despair and unwillingness.

Chu Chengli frowned and tried to break free from Li Jingshu's hand, but she held on tighter, crying out, "I'm not drunk! Chengli, believe me, Luo Lingyue is not dead! She's still alive!"

At this moment, the entire banquet fell into chaos. People began to whisper and discuss. Some people wondered if Li Jingshu was mentally ill, while others were curious about what she said.

Finally, Chu Chengli signaled Xuanhu beside him to escort her back to the East Palace safely. With their departure, the farce quickly came to an end.

Emperor Wen then turned to face the three princes, his gaze dignified and deep. He slowly spoke, "Now that you have all reached marriageable age, as men, you must shoulder the responsibilities of your families and your country. Therefore, I have decided to allow the two princesses and Miss Xiao to choose your husbands!"

The three princes knew that this was not a simple marriage, but a marriage involving political interests. Love might not be important, but they were well aware of the interests involved.

The third prince Chu Chengyan had a determined look in his eyes. He understood the mission he was shouldering, and when it came to the marriage, he was willing to put the overall situation first.

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