The Second Prince Zhou Jing'an smiled and said, "Prince Aoji, the person you should thank the most is actually my sister-in-law. She prepared all of this for you."

Ao Ji shifted his gaze to Jian Yang.

She was dressed up in her finest clothes today.

This made her already outstanding appearance even better.

Seeing that the Emperor of Li had such a beautiful and virtuous wife, Aoji was immediately filled with envy.

He quickly raised his glass to her.

The other concubines, however, bit their lips and twisted their handkerchiefs, daring not to speak out in anger.

This is clearly their hard work, so how did it become the Empress's achievement alone?

Just when they thought the Empress was going to take all the credit, Jian Yang raised her wine glass and smiled magnanimously at Ao Ji, saying, "Prince Ao Ji, don't listen to the Second Prince's jokes. This welcoming banquet is the result of the hard work of all the sisters in the palace over many days. I did not participate in the whole thing!"

The concubines immediately looked at her with gratitude.

Waaah, it turns out they misunderstood the Empress!

The Second Prince showed no embarrassment at being publicly humiliated. Instead, he looked at Jian Yang with a meaningful gaze that lingered for a long time.

Zhou Jingzhi's eyes suddenly darkened.

My elder brother, the Emperor, is truly lawless!

“Your Majesty, I remember that you traveled to the Qiangwu Kingdom for two years in your early years. The task of entertaining Prince Aoji is now in your hands.”

Zhou Jingzhi's words quickly drew the Second Prince's attention back.

"I obey the decree!"

Jian Yang breathed a long sigh of relief.

Even though she was incredibly oblivious, she could still feel the Second Prince's cold gaze.

It's really hard to bear.