On this day, Xia Yue specially excused herself from treating the emperor in the morning, and only needed to go in the afternoon.

At 10 a.m., Xia Yue and Qin Yeting leisurely went out.

Actually, Xia Yue didn't want to attend this wedding banquet.

But when Qin Yeting told her that Dark, the bigwig of the black market exchange, would also be attending the wedding, she came.

The thought of seeing her father again soon made Xia Yue feel rather heavy-hearted.

Seeing this, Qin Yeting couldn't help but advise, "Little Yue'er, why don't we not go? I'll accompany you to find a place to stroll around."

"No, I insist on going. I want to see why Father recognizes Xia Jingjing but not me." Xia Yue's expression was stubborn, and she clenched her fists slightly.

At the same time, she was secretly relieved that she was going alone today.

The elder brother did not accompany them because he had an important meeting at the Feng family that required his personal attendance.

Soon, Xia Yue and Qin Yeting arrived at the Fourth Prince's residence.

Today's wedding is in a Western style, with the table full of beautiful roses and lilies, filling the air with their fragrance.

The fourth prince, dressed in an exquisite and expensive white suit, stood at the door to personally greet the guests.

Although it was a joyous day, there was little joy on their faces.

Xia Yue and Qin Yeting walked over and gave a perfunctory greeting.

"Fourth Prince, congratulations." Xia Yue said to Qin Yeting.

The Fourth Prince's gaze, however, was fixed on Xia Yue's eyes. Every time he saw Xia Yue's eyes, he was inexplicably drawn to them, and had an urge to gouge out those eyes and keep them as a treasure.

However, his rationality prevailed, and a perfectly disguised smile graced his face.

"Welcome, both of you. Please come in—"

Xia Yue and Qin Yeting were led inside by a maid.

Halfway there, Qin Yeting was called away by several nobles from Country A, who said they had something to discuss.

Xia Yue was taken away to other places by the maid.

Xia Yue had assumed it was a gathering place for female guests, but to her surprise, the maid led her to—