The palace occupies the entire District 19.

At the highest position hangs a simple and elegant clock, exuding a sense of history, its deep chimes sounding like a lament.

The entire hall was built of silver and jade blocks.

It has an expensive metallic texture, such as gold and silver.

Tall, snow-white pillars rise straight to the top of the hall, where carved stone statues stand guard at key posts. Even the suspended silver sphere monitors exude solemnity.

Qu Jian'er followed Zuo Chen, hoping that she would meet Qu Jiaorou, the character who would never fade from the story, here.

That bird kept in a gilded cage by His Highness the Empire is far more interesting than the Empire's state banquet.

She just thought about it.

It felt like the DNA was moving.

Zuo Chen noticed Qu Jian'er's pleasure; he didn't think a boring state banquet could excite her so much.

He began to secretly wonder what had caused the change in the emotions of the person beside him.

Not long after, he saw Qu Jiaorou, who had appeared with Ou Xiao, at the banquet and immediately understood the reason.

Qu Jian'er looked left and right.

She knew that she would most likely see His Majesty the King's own son, the Crown Prince of the Empire, today.

The male protagonist who sees this world.

The original text mentioned that Oswald himself had an unparalleled appearance; his resolute and handsome face would never disgrace the royal family.

He also possessed a cruel tenderness that others lacked.

He claimed to love Qu Jiaorou deeply and would do a lot for her, yet he still allowed himself to linger among countless women.

It's as if, regardless of whether Qu Jiaorou loves him or not, he has a way to keep her, making her indispensable to him, and whatever he does is right.

So-called forced love.

That's pretty much it.

Qu Jian'er was thinking about the other person when, the next second, she saw Ou Xiao being fawned over by countless people.

He is the center of attention wherever he goes.

It was as if he was born to be the protagonist.

If he did not carry the fortune and destiny plundered from Zuo Chen.

That would be truly impeccable.

A look of madness and wickedness flashed in Qu Jian'er's eyes.

After sensing the aura of Zuo Chen emanating from the other person, she could barely contain her temper.

But she quickly suppressed the anger in her chest.

She wouldn't make a move under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Zuo Chen noticed that Qu Jian'er's breathing was unstable.

Although he didn't know the reason.

But that doesn't stop him from coaxing people.

Zuo Chen glanced at the banquet hall, which was as spacious as a golf course: "Would you like to eat something, or shall I introduce you to the Zuo family?"

Qu Jian'er was still a little confused. She subconsciously said, "Why should I meet your family? Uh, I mean, isn't it too early? No, I mean, today might be very rushed..."

After calming herself down, she was utterly shocked: What was I even saying?!

Zuo Chen thought about it carefully and realized it made sense.

Today is definitely not a good time.

The Zuo family members are habitually meddlesome, and once they see him taking people there...

No need to guess.

They would all keep asking Qu Jian'er questions.

It wouldn't be worth it if it scared people away.

He will have plenty of opportunities to bring people home later and formally introduce Qu Jian'er to the Zuo family.

Instead of the current rush.

Zuo Chen handed a plate of cake to Qu Jian'er: "Then wait here for a moment, I'll be right back."

Qu Jian'er was very obedient: "Don't worry."

Upon hearing Qu Jian'er's words...

Zuo Chen suddenly felt uneasy.

But he was in a hurry to deal with the Zuo family, and in front of others, he wanted to make it clear why he was "unwilling" to return to the Zuo family's main residence.

He could only put Qu Jian'er down for the time being.

Don't put people in your line of sight.

Little did he know that after he took Qu Jian'er to the state banquet, the high society was in an uproar.

A well-dressed woman paired with a graceful lady—it was a sight to behold, leaving everyone else present in awe.

People speculated about the relationship between Zuo Chen and Qu Jian'er.

He wondered to himself when the two of them had started dating.

After waving goodbye to Zuo Chen.

Qu Jian'er also saw Qu Jiaorou appear arm in arm with Ou Xiao. She originally wanted to secretly cast a spell that would cause unbearable pain on someone.

What can be done?

The moment the rune touched the opponent.

Then it disappeared.

Her magic.

It was actually swallowed up by the empire's guardian dragon aura!

Qu Jian'er took a deep breath.

Try to calm yourself down.

The empire still stands.

As members of the royal family, even in the worst circumstances, the Ou family was protected by dragon energy, making it impossible for ordinary spells to touch them.

Qu Jian'er forced a smile and accepted the reality, then touched her chest hard.

After calming down, I quickly shifted my focus.

She looked at the frail and helpless dodder vine and sighed that it truly deserved to be the female lead.

Even if it breaks the law.

They made a significant mistake.

They can also appear safely and without incident.

at the same time.

Qu Jiaorou also discovered Qu Jian'er.

She whispered something in Ou Xiao's ear.

She strutted arrogantly toward Qu Jian'er in her high heels.

period.

Qu Jiaorou saw the Smith family.

She stopped, thinking that since she was by Ou Xiao's side, she had to be able to hold her own.

The head of the Smith family walked towards Qu Jian'er with a look of surprise and delight: "Mr. Qu... Miss Qu."

Qu Jiaorou slightly raised her chin and stood in front of the other party: "What business does Patriarch Smith have with me?"

The head of the Smith family stopped and distanced himself from the person: "I'm sorry, the Miss Qu I'm looking for is not you."

As soon as he finished speaking...

Qu Jiaorou experienced firsthand what it meant to blush.

She clenched her back teeth.

She glared at the head of the Smith family as he walked toward Qu Jian'er, clutching the hem of her glazed gold sleeve.

We just haven't seen each other for a while.

Qu Jian'er actually has the Smith family as her admirers? Does this world only judge by appearance?!

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