Bei Xiao patted Jun Lin on the shoulder and smiled at everyone.

"Everyone, Junlin, from this day forward, you will be my son-in-law, Beixiao's son-in-law!"

Congratulations!

"Congratulations to the Duke on the acquisition of such a worthy son-in-law!"

"..." Congratulations were endless, but no one noticed three outstanding figures outside the crowd.

Qianze shook the fan in his hand, his gentle and warm face showing a slight sigh: "I never thought that my sister Yan'er would end up getting engaged to an outsider."

Father's plan ultimately failed.

Qian Ze's resolute face held an inscrutable expression, and for some reason, a strange emotion flickered through his heart, as if his chest had been empty.

He placed his hand on his chest, his brow furrowing slightly: Why did he feel this way?

"Third brother, are you alright?" Qianze waved his fan in front of Qianqing and asked with concern.

Qian Qing's tightly clenched fingers beneath his wide sleeves relaxed slightly as he took a deep breath.

A forced smile appeared on his gentle, jade-like face: "Brother, I'm fine, let's go inside."

After saying that, he took a step forward. Qianze looked at Qianqing's back and sighed softly: "Alas, it seems that Third Brother has really taken a liking to Sister Yan'er. What do you think, Second Brother?"

After not hearing Qianya's reply for a moment, Qianze turned his head in surprise and saw Qianya with his head down, seemingly lost in thought.

"Second brother?"

"What's wrong?" Qianze came back to his senses.

"What were you thinking about so intently, Second Brother?" Qianze asked curiously.

"It's nothing, Your Majesty, let's go inside." With that, he stepped inside.

Qianze: "..."?

What's going on? What's wrong with all of them?

The Duke of Jin's mansion was bustling with activity, as guests offered their congratulations and best wishes.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, and the Third Prince have arrived!" A sharp voice rang out from outside the hall. A hint of solemnity flashed across Bei Xiao's face, but it disappeared in an instant.

Three figures appeared in everyone's sight, and everyone quickly bowed in greeting.

"Rise, everyone. Today is the day of Yan'er's coming of age. The two emperors and I have only come to offer our congratulations. There is no need for you to be so formal."

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Second Prince, and Your Highness the Third Prince."

Despite saying that, the atmosphere in the banquet hall was still much more subdued than before, with everyone speaking in a 60-octave lower voice.

"Your Highness, Second Prince, Third Prince," Bei Xiao greeted them with a nod.

"Duke, these are congratulatory gifts sent by our father, as well as gifts from my two brothers and me."

Qianze waved his hand behind him, and his attendant stepped forward, carrying a box.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, the three princes." Bei Xiao raised his hand, and the servant behind him hurriedly stepped forward to take the box from the attendant's hands.

"Your Excellency is too kind. And this gentleman is..." Qian Ze looked at Jun Lin, who was standing next to Bei Xiao.

"It's my fault, I didn't have time to introduce you all. This is Junlin, and also my son-in-law," Bei Xiao said with a smile.

Jun Lin nodded: "Greetings, Your Highnesses."

Qian Ze nodded slightly, a strange look in his eyes. This person had an extraordinary bearing, even he himself was slightly inferior.

A gentle smile appeared on his warm face: "Your Excellency is very fortunate to have won the favor of the Duke."

"Your Highness is too kind."

From the moment Qian Qing entered, her gaze fell upon Jun Lin, meeting his deep, unfathomable eyes.

His eyes darkened, and although he was unwilling, he had to admit that he had lost.