Chapter 121 The Emperor's Wrath Shakes the Palace, the Jade Prince Loses His Temperament

Seeing the atmosphere becoming awkward, Consort Liu hurriedly said with a smile, "She's just a little girl who can cook. Since His Majesty likes her so much, brother, please don't be silly."

The Jade King naturally understood that this was Consort Liu giving him a way out, and he was just about to take the opportunity to accept it, but unexpectedly, Xiao Xingyuan suddenly changed his expression and smashed the wine cup in his hand to the ground.

"presumptuous!"

Xiao Xingyuan roared, and everyone present knelt down on the ground, none daring to utter a single word.

Even Consort Liu found Xiao Xingyuan's anger utterly inexplicable; when she knelt on the ground, she didn't even realize what she had said wrong.

Only Meng Yanzhi understood that Xiao Xingyuan wasn't angry because of her at all, but because the Jade King lacked a sense of boundaries.

In any case, the current emperor is Xiao Xingyuan. No matter how powerful, unwilling, or eager to replace him the Jade King is, he shouldn't be so obvious about it!

Especially now, with Xiao Xingyuan having clearly stated that he wouldn't give it to him, the brother and sister are even going so far as to say that they'd give it to Xiao Xingyuan.

The whole world belongs to Xiao Xingyuan, why would he need anyone to give it up?

Xiao Xingyuan's cheetah-like eyes were fixed intently on the Jade King.

"Since when did the Jade King start stepping on my face?"

At this point, the Jade King finally realized that he had done something wrong.

He quickly kowtowed: "It's all my fault, Your Majesty. Please calm down. I drank too much wine and forgot my limits!"

"Yes, brother did not do it on purpose, please calm down, Your Majesty!" Consort Liu quickly explained.

Now, everyone belatedly realized the source of Xiao Xingyuan's anger.

Although Xiao Ce calls him Imperial Uncle, Yu Wang is not a true member of the royal family. He is merely the son of a distant relative. He only rose to his current position because of his military achievements. To put it bluntly, all his power and wealth were not inherited, but bestowed upon him by Xiao Xingyuan.

But this person has been praised so much that he's forgotten who he is. In front of so many people, he dared to make things difficult for Xiao Xingyuan. He's practically asking for trouble.

"If it's just a matter of drinking too much and losing your temper, that's one thing. But if you harbor rebellious intentions, then don't blame me for not giving you face!"

"Guards, take the Jade Prince away and let him sober up!"

Xiao Xingyuan gave a cold shout, his eyes full of warning.

Upon seeing this, Wang Huanhai immediately stood up and personally helped the Jade King down.

"Rise, all of you. The banquet will continue."

Xiao Xingyuan glanced at Meng Yanzhi, said those words, and got up to leave.

He needs to go back and give the Jade King a good talking-to.

Xiao Xingyuan's departure under such circumstances can be described as showing no respect whatsoever to Consort Liu.

In the past, Xiao Xingyuan would have given Consort Liu some face out of respect for the Jade King, but today, he was clearly genuinely angry.

In an instant, countless eyes turned to look at Consort Liu, filled with schadenfreude and malice.

Consort Liu was arrogant and domineering in the palace and never gave anyone face. Although these noblewomen didn't say it, they all disliked Consort Liu and wished she would suffer a great misfortune.

Consort Liu coughed lightly and said with a smile, "His Majesty has important matters to attend to, so let's all get moving and have some fun!"

Immediately, the previously stiff atmosphere became lively, and Zhao Bailu, holding a wine glass, happily ran to Meng Yanzhi's side.

"I thought you were going to be stuck in the imperial kitchen all day!"

"I didn't expect you to be able to attend the banquet. It seems the Emperor treats you quite well!"

Zhao Bailu smiled as she looked at Meng Yanzhi, then casually picked up a rose cake and stuffed it into her mouth.

"These pastries are so delicious, even the Emperor loves them, but some people just have to cause trouble. Don't you think they're just asking for trouble?"

Seeing Zhao Bailu's delighted expression, Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly and then said, "Some things can be said casually, but some things cannot. Be careful what you say, or you'll get into trouble. Can't you see someone is unhappy? Do you want to be their punching bag?"

Zhao Bailu belatedly realized what was happening, and quietly glanced at Consort Liu before silently looking away and eating the rose cakes in large bites.

At this moment, although Consort Liu was still sitting in the same spot, her aura was completely different. She exuded an aloofness that kept strangers at bay, and her eyes were filled with anger, as if she wanted to devour people alive at any moment.

Meng Yanzhi knew very well that if Consort Liu wanted to find a scapegoat, she was the most likely person to be her.

Her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and after hesitating for a moment, she chose to run away.

The reason I came out to attend this ridiculous banquet was because of a single sentence from Xiao Xingyuan. Now that I can run away, I definitely can't stay any longer.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi run away, Zhao Bailu followed closely behind, smiling as she took Meng Yanzhi's arm and whispered, "Actually, I don't like to be polite to those people either. We don't have any real feelings for each other, but we still have to get together. It's really pointless. I'd rather go back to your little courtyard with you and have some fun."

Looking at Zhao Bailu's expression, Meng Yanzhi said helplessly, "You've reached the age where you should get married. There are so many talented young men here today; you should take a good look. What if you really like someone?"

"I already have someone I like, and I don't care about these playboys in the capital," Zhao Bailu said frankly.

She simply disliked these people, so she wouldn't even glance at them.

"Meng Yanzhi, you are quite capable."

Princess Anle suddenly appeared out of nowhere and blocked Meng Yanzhi's path.

She looked coldly at Meng Yanzhi and then said disdainfully, "You really have the ability to make the Emperor angry for you?"

"Is His Majesty angry because of me? Does the County Princess really not understand?" Meng Yanzhi looked at County Princess Anle with a blank expression.

This woman is ruthless. In her previous life, she did everything she could to get Meng Anfeng. She is an absolutely dangerous person and should be kept at a distance.

"Do you really think nobody knows about your despicable thoughts?"

"Don't you even look at your frail bones? Are you even worthy of the emperor's bed?"

Princess Anle looked at Meng Yanzhi coldly and scoffed disdainfully.

"Anle, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Zhao Bailu finally couldn't bear it any longer, stepped forward, and glared fiercely at Princess Anle.

Princess Anle seemed completely oblivious to Zhao Bailu's anger, and simply said impatiently, "What are you? What right do you have to babble in front of me? What if I say something? Everyone knows that Meng Yanzhi is hiding in the small kitchen, racking her brains to seduce the Emperor. She's utterly shameless!"