The murderous intent in his eyes made her heart tremble slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm. She looked at Emperor Yugan with extremely calm eyes and said firmly, "Since it is just a rumor, it is naturally unreliable! The Chu and Rong families have no connection, so how could such a thing happen? I'm afraid that the emperor has been too fond of me recently, which is why such a ridiculous rumor has spread!"

Concubine Rong spoke slowly, but she already understood something in her heart. Emperor Yugan would appear in Ronghua Palace today, and he was trying to inquire about the relationship between the Chu family and the Rong family in a roundabout way. She was afraid that it was related to the events of the previous dynasty!

"Your Majesty, several princes and adults have arrived at the main hall!" At this time, Eunuch Yu walked in quietly. Seeing Emperor Yugan and Concubine Rong staring at each other without giving in, he was surprised for a moment, but still dutifully told them what he had reported!

"Got it, I'll be there right away!" With a wave of his hand, Eunuch Yu left the bedroom and waited outside. Emperor Yugan continued to focus his attention on Concubine Rong in front of him. "The Dowager Concubine has always been cautious and prudent, never interfering in the affairs of the palace. I hope that my Concubine Rong can learn from her and not let me down!"

After saying that, Emperor Yugan smiled and kissed Concubine Rong's lips again under her increasingly cold gaze. Then he told Yuan'er to take good care of Concubine Rong, and he strode out of Ronghua Palace!

"Is everyone here?" Looking at Eunuch Yu who was respectfully guarding the palace gate, Emperor Yugan asked gloomily!

"Everything is here! But, Your Majesty..." Eunuch Yu subconsciously wanted to ask, but he was a eunuch after all, and how could a eunuch interfere in state affairs!

Sure enough, when he heard his "just", a sharp light instantly shot out of Emperor Yugan's eyes, and then he looked at Eunuch Yu coldly, and then he raised his foot and walked towards the Golden Palace!

At this time, the hall was filled with officials of the second rank and above. Looking at Chu Feiyang and others who entered the hall last, everyone nodded, but no one started to talk!

Chu Feiyang held the secret report he had just received from Xi Lin, and looked at the Sea King sitting in front of him with a smile in his eyes. Then he walked to the front of the team and waited for the arrival of Emperor Yugan with Prince Duan and others!

"The Emperor has arrived!" With a loud shout, all officials saluted!

"Your Highness, long live the Emperor!"

"My dear ministers, please stand up!" Emperor Yugan, wearing a crown and a tassel, sat on the dragon throne with a solemn expression, looking down at the officials below, and said in a deep voice. "My dear ministers, I believe you all know why I have summoned you now!"

Upon hearing this, all the officials fell silent, but their faces were heavy!

Emperor Yugan looked at everyone, his sharp eyes tinged with gloom. Seeing that no one expressed their opinions first, his gaze shifted to Chu Feiyang. Seeing that he looked calm, he asked, "What is your opinion, Prime Minister Chu? This situation not only concerns Lord Chu's life, but also the stability of the southern border of Western Chu. If not handled properly, I'm afraid Youzhou will be in danger!"

Seeing Emperor Yugan ask this question, Chu Feiyang's expression remained calm, showing no sign of panic. He had already sorted out his thoughts before entering the hall, and now he was even more calm. He pondered for a moment, then spoke clearly. "Your Majesty! This incident has its reasons. It was originally just a feud within the royal family of Nanxun Kingdom, but General Hu Wei took it upon himself to lead his troops to attack Nanxun, and now he has implicated the people of Youzhou. In my opinion, General Hu Wei should be recalled immediately!"

Emperor Yugan listened to Chu Feiyang's statement, and his fingers on the dragon table slowly tapped the table. His expression was calm, but there was a hint of indifference, making it impossible to guess his mood and thoughts at the moment!

"Prince Chen, what do you think?" After a while, Emperor Yugan turned to ask Prince Chen who was standing at the front of the other row!

Jiang Muchen glanced at Chu Feiyang and saw that he looked calm and composed, unfazed by his father's injury and unconsciousness. He then spoke coldly. "Your Majesty! Chu Pei, a high-ranking official in Youzhou, has been struck by a poisoned arrow and is unconscious. The entire state is in a state of panic. General Hu Wei may be reckless, but with him in charge of Youzhou, I'm afraid he will also serve as a deterrent to Nanxun! Our only option now is to appease the people of Youzhou and show Nanxun that we, Western Chu, have no shortage of capable generals. This will deter Nanxun from acting rashly. We can then find other ways to resolve this conflict!"

"What a joke! When did Your Highness become so soft-hearted? General Hu Wei wanted to lead his troops to attack Nanxun as soon as he arrived in Youzhou. He is so reckless. If we hand over all the power of Youzhou to him, I'm afraid there will be a war between Xichu and Nanxun in the end! Your Majesty, Xichu has finally appeased Beiqi this time. If there is another dispute with Nanxun, there is no guarantee that Beiqi and Dongyu will not fight for Xichu again. By then, Xichu will be attacked from three sides, and I'm afraid it will be the people who suffer!" Before Jiang Muchen finished speaking, Chu Feiyang sneered and ridiculed him!

How could he not know what Jiang Muchen was thinking? If he had a dispute with Nanxun at this time, he was afraid that the Chu family would definitely use the troops hidden in Kyoto. If this part of the troops was withdrawn, only the people of King Chen, Emperor Yugan and King Hai would be left in Kyoto. At that time, not only would the Chu family be in danger, but even the entire Kyoto would be in irretrievable disaster!

What's more, this matter was originally the fault of General Hu Wei, so how could he help to enhance this man's prestige?

Listening to the two men's differing opinions, Emperor Yugan nodded calmly. He then turned his gaze to Prince Duan, looking at him with a hint of inquiry. "What do you think, Prince Duan?"

Being singled out for no reason, Prince Duan remained calm and composed, replying in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, I believe this matter will both show Nanxun our country's strength and turn hostility into friendship! Although Prime Minister Chu and Prince Chen hold different views, both are well-founded! If we yield this time, Nanxun will think Western Chu can be bullied. However, if we continue to be tough, a future war will ignite, which will not benefit Western Chu in the slightest! It is better to find a compromise that will both appease Nanxun and make her fear Western Chu!"

"Your Majesty, I think what Prince Duan said makes sense! Although Nanxun is a small country and is not to be feared, Dongyu and Beiqi are eyeing it covetously in the east and north. We cannot lose the big picture for the sake of small gains. If we solve the problem of Nanxun but let those two countries take advantage of it, I am afraid the loss will outweigh the gain!" At this time, the court officials who had been silent expressed their opinions after finding the most appropriate answer!

Although Prince Duan's words were compromising, they were conservative. They did not offend Chu Feiyang, nor did they offend Jiang Muchen. At the same time, they could give an explanation to Emperor Yugan. Naturally, everyone agreed with their full support!

The few people standing in the front row listened to the argument of the crowd in silence. Emperor Yu Gan even allowed his ministers to discuss the matter, but his eyes, which contained hidden wisdom, took in the positions of the officials of the second rank and above, and instantly divided their positions in his mind!

Amidst the clamor, Emperor Yugan looked at Haiquan, whose expression remained calm. Although he was in a wheelchair, he exuded an aura that rivaled anyone else's. This kind of battlefield-derived aura was something these civil servants would likely never achieve in their entire lives. As Haiquan stood aside, Emperor Yugan asked each of them, "Hai Wang once fought alongside our ancestors on numerous expeditions, experiencing complex and ever-changing events. What are your thoughts, Your Highness?"

"Your Majesty, you are so kind! It was thanks to the wise leadership of our ancestor that Western Chu is so prosperous today!

"I am merely following the orders of the late Emperor! As for my thoughts on this matter, I believe Prince Duan's method is feasible! However, as Prime Minister Chu said, General Huwei is reckless. It would be better to send someone else to Youzhou. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

After he finished speaking, Hai Quan sat aside quietly as before and did not speak again. However, his eyes, which concealed shrewdness amidst gentleness, glanced at Chu Feiyang lightly. Seeing that the other party was looking back at him with a faint smile, he withdrew his gaze!

As soon as Hai Quan finished speaking, silence returned to the hall. The ministers who had just been flushed and vying to express their feelings now lowered their heads and remained silent, as if they were lost in thought!

General Hu Wei was already famous for his ferocity, and now he did such a thing as soon as he entered Youzhou. If the emperor sent them to Youzhou to take over, I'm afraid their lives would be in danger!

What's more, apart from paying tribute on time, little news about Nanxun has been leaked over the years. Now Nanxun even dared to shoot Chu Pei, who has been guarding Youzhou for more than 20 years. If they were appointed by the emperor to go there, they would probably not be able to escape death!

Since we are going to die anyway, we might as well keep silent!

"Neptune is too modest. I think your method is the most feasible!" Little did they know that Emperor Yugan was the most satisfied with Neptune's proposal. Everyone's heart trembled, and they felt that the emperor sitting on the dragon throne was looking at them coldly, as if he was selecting a feasible candidate among the ministers!

"What do you think, Lord Marquis? Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?" Emperor Yu and Emperor Gan's cold eyes swept over the heads of the ministers, and their gazes fell on Qu Lingao who was standing upright in the queue, and asked lightly!

Qu Lingao glanced at Chu Feiyang very quickly and saw that he was smiling slightly, with ripples in his eyes, and indescribable wisdom flowing in that smile!

This reminded Qu Lingao of the King of Chu's previous decision, and he began tentatively. "Your Majesty, General Hu Wei ignored Lord Chu's advice and insisted on attacking Nanxun. I wonder what the reason is?"

"What do you think is the reason, Lord Marquis?" Emperor Yugan tapped the dragon table rhythmically with his fingers, with a hint of nonchalance on the corners of his mouth, but his expression under the crown exuded a hint of coldness, with a shocking insight that made the ministers bow their heads even lower!

Qu Lingao did not answer immediately, but instead bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please send a messenger to explain this matter in detail!"

"Your Majesty, please ask the messenger to come to the palace! I, a humble servant, also want to know the truth of this matter! After all, I still don't know how serious the injury my father has suffered!" Chu Feiyang understood what Qu Lingao meant, so he spoke out in support!

Emperor Yugan heard Chu Feiyang speak, and saw that his expression was slightly restrained. After all, Chu Pei was Chu Feiyang's father, so he naturally had the right to know the truth of the matter!

"Spread the message!" A voice devoid of any emotion came from Emperor Yugan's mouth. Everyone heard the shrill voice of Eunuch Yu ringing out in the hall. Soon, they saw the messenger running into the hall quickly!

"Your humble servant pays respect to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"

"Tell me exactly what happened that day!" The fingers that were tapping on the table retracted slightly, and Emperor Yugan looked at the kneeling messenger of His Highness with a stern look in his dragon eyes!

"Yes!" The messenger nodded and said yes, then he recounted the events of that day. "I followed Lord Chu and the general into Youzhou. That night, Lord Chu and the general had an argument. I only heard sporadic noises from outside the door. The general seemed to be disobeying Lord Chu's control, so he stormed out of the room and led his men to attack Nanxun! Lord Chu arrived shortly afterwards, but the two sides were already engaged in battle. Unfortunately, Lord Chu was shot by Nanxun's arrow in the darkness, and the general retreated!"

There was silence in the hall. Even a dumb person could tell that it was General Hu Wei's fault. However, General Hu Wei refused to obey Chu Pei's control, probably because their official ranks were similar!

"It seems that all this is caused by General Hu Wei's self-willed decision!" Chu Feiyang spoke in a low voice, but in the hall as silent as night, even the sound of a silver needle falling to the ground could be heard clearly, let alone his voice!

After hearing Chu Feiyang's slightly sarcastic whisper, Emperor Yugan's eyes flashed with a cold look, but then disappeared in an instant like a dragonfly passing through water, and he slowly opened his eyes. "What do you think?"

A burst of small discussions gradually arose in the hall. Everyone whispered to each other and expressed their opinions, but no one dared to speak directly to the emperor. They just tried to guess what was in each other's minds!

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Wen Xie, who was standing aside, stepped out of the queue and bowed to Emperor Yugan, "Does Lord Wen have any good suggestions?" Seeing someone from the Wen family stand up, everyone was surprised, but they also felt that it was reasonable!

Madam Chu Pei and her second son had rescued the two ladies of the Wen family. This was a story that spread throughout Kyoto. Seeing Chu Pei implicated and injured, the Wen family would certainly not turn a blind eye! Moreover, with the Wen family's traditionally aloof and proud character, they wouldn't be afraid of General Huwei. Now that Wen Xie was the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor and would soon become the Emperor's Tutor, he was the object of everyone's flattery. Who would dare to offend him?

Wen Xie, dressed in the uniform of a first-rank official, stood in the center of the hall. The scholarly air on his face accentuated his unique and proud demeanor, and he appeared clear and bright. "Your Majesty! At the Lantern Festival banquet, Prince Chu proposed inheriting the title, and now Lord Chu has been unprovoked and injured. If Lord Chu had inherited the throne, this would surely not have happened! In my humble opinion, since General Hu Wei refuses to accept Lord Chu's advice, it would be better to grant him a higher title. I'm sure no one in Youzhou would dare to disobey!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the court. Although everyone knew about the issue of the throne of Chu, it still caused an uproar when it was brought up for discussion!

In particular, although Chu Pei has made great contributions to the governance of Youzhou, his achievements are probably nothing compared to Chu Feiyang's. If the title is inherited based on merit, I am afraid Chu Feiyang will be the first heir!

But Chu Pei is Chu Feiyang's father after all. How can the title be passed directly to the son without going through the father?

For a moment, everyone was arguing endlessly. Chu Feiyang smiled at Wen Xie and then turned to Emperor Yugan. "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to restore the peace of the Youzhou border as soon as possible. As for the title, the King of Chu did not mention it today, so it would be better to discuss this matter another day!"

"Prime Minister Chu is wrong. This matter is closely related to the border of Youzhou. How can we discuss it again? If we confer the title of prince on Lord Chu now, it will also serve as a deterrent to Nanxun and let them understand how much importance Western Chu attaches to Youzhou!" Jiang Muchen spoke coldly, with a hint of coldness between his brows!

“Your Majesty, I personally believe that the throne of King of Chu should be inherited by Prime Minister of Chu! Lord Chu is seriously injured and unconscious at this moment. Even if he is crowned king, it will not have any effect. Instead, it will make General Hu Wei dissatisfied! Secondly, if Prime Minister Chu is king, with his talent in governing the generals and his ability to assist Your Majesty in managing Western Chu, going to Youzhou will surely have a soothing effect! By then, General Hu Wei will have to obey, and Nan Xun will have to see the current situation clearly, so that they will no longer dare to rashly hurt the officials of Western Chu!” Little did they know that the King of the Sea actually spoke openly to support Chu Feiyang at this time. There was a smile in his eyes, and he looked at Chu Feiyang with admiration in his eyes, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking!

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!" Chu Feiyang was neither proud nor humble. He just smiled at Hai Quan. Only the two of them knew the meaning of the look in his eyes!

It was just that the sudden statement of the Sea King's position made others puzzled, but they had to admire Chu Feiyang's good luck. With the support of the Sea King, the position of King Chu was probably in Chu Feiyang's pocket!

Qu Lingao stood aside and watched coldly. Seeing the expressions of the people looking at Chu Feiyang, he already understood the intention of the King of the Sea. Even if the position of King Chu fell into the hands of Chu Pei today, with Chu Feiyang's ability, the throne would become his sooner or later!

Instead of doing this, it would be better to push Chu Feiyang to the forefront now, and use this momentum to let the Sea Palace retreat after half a year of glory, so as to prevent Emperor Yu Gan from always trying to deal with the Sea Palace!

By then, Chu Feiyang will surpass his father and take the throne of King of Chu. Even though he has made contributions to the Western Chu country, he will always be criticized. I am afraid that even Emperor Yugan will doubt his intentions!

Such analysis made Qu Lingao frown immediately, and there was a hint of caution in his eyes when he looked at Neptune. Although Hai Quan could only sit and could not walk at this time, and although he was as gentle and elegant as a scholar, it could not erase the majesty he had when he galloped on the battlefield, nor could it change his shrewdness in calculating the enemies!

"It has always been the case that the son inherits the father's business, and it is rightful for Lord Chu to inherit it!" After all, Wen Xie is Baowu's prince's tutor. Even if the incident between Xie and Chu Qingyang had not happened, he would still stick to his opinion and support Chu Pei to ascend to the throne of King Chu!

"The emperor only employs people with merit, otherwise why would he make an exception and let Han Zhuangyuan take the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of War? Lord Wen, it would be better if you don't stick to the status quo!" Hai Quan's words shut Wen Xie up and even pulled Prince Duan out!

"The position of King of Chu is extremely important. I'm afraid it can't be solved by the King of the Sea's words of employing only the virtuous! Lord Chu has made great contributions to the governance of Youzhou for many years and has been law-abiding. Shouldn't such a talent be able to ascend to the position of King of Chu?" Jiang Muchen also joined Wen Xie's team at this time, firmly opposing Chu Feiyang's inheritance of the position of King of Chu!

“King Chen seems to have forgotten that Youzhou can no longer rely solely on civil governance! And General Hu Wei’s military governance cannot achieve the desired effect! In Western Chu, among those who are both civil and military, the Prime Minister of Chu is the best. Naturally, it is most appropriate for the Prime Minister of Chu to inherit the throne!” As if he was in conflict with King Chen, Hai Quan seemed very active today!

Chu Feiyang listened to Hai Quan's "good intentions", but sneered in his heart. This method of diverting Emperor Yugan's attention showed how scheming Hai Quan was!

He already has military power in his hands. If he is named King of Chu this time, the Chu family will become the biggest concern in the heart of Emperor Yugan. Then there will be a series of attacks and power reductions. That will be the day for the Palace of the Sea King to come to the fore. Such thoughts and calculations only ignited the desire to fight in Chu Feiyang's heart. There was a hearty smile in his black eyes when he looked at the Sea King!

Apart from the dispute among a few people in the hall, everyone else was watching, not wanting to easily get involved in the vortex of the struggle for the throne. They were also trying to guess the thoughts of several high-ranking officials, wondering when the relationship between the Sea Palace and the Chu Palace had become so close!

Emperor Yugan was listening quietly to the arguments in the hall, but he had a clear understanding of the situation in the capital. Looking at Chu Feiyang, who was at the center of the storm but still calm, Emperor Yugan nodded to Eunuch Yu beside him. Eunuch Yu immediately saluted respectfully to Emperor Yugan, and then quietly left the hall through the side door!

In Prince Duan’s Mansion!

Without Prince Duan and others, the eyes of all the daughters were focused on Hai Yue. Putting aside Hai Yue's identity, he was a handsome man, especially his gentle and polite eyes, not as cold as Prince Chen, nor as sinister as Hai Chenxi, which made people feel good about him!

At this time, Hai Yue was thinking about what had just happened. He saw Chu Feiyang and others being asked to leave by Lord Wu, and he was the only one left at the main table. No one knew about Hai Yue's embarrassment, but because he had no official title, he was not allowed to participate in political affairs. Even if he was unwilling, he could not show it!

At this time, a servant quietly walked into Hai Yue, then bent down and whispered a few words to him. The smile on Hai Yue's lips froze for a moment, and then he waved his hand to let the servant leave the Prince Duan's garden. His eyes couldn't help but sweep to Yun Ganmeng not far away, but when he saw Xiahou An'er, his eyes flashed a little!

Princess Qian took up a piece of silk and wiped the corners of her mouth. Her movements were gentle and elegant, revealing a sense of dignity, but her eyes were cold. She glanced at the hands of the women who were looking at Hai Yue with frost and snow, and a hint of sarcasm and hatred appeared at the corners of her mouth!

However, when she noticed that her husband was staring at Xiahou An'er sitting opposite her, Princess Qian couldn't help but feel alarmed. An unprecedented threat suddenly rushed towards her body, sweeping over her mind and body!

Yun Qianmeng noticed the apathetic yet slightly anxious expression on Consort Qian's face. She turned slightly to look at Hai Yue, only to find that his gaze was glued to Xiahou An'er. She couldn't help but frown, then smiled and said, "An'er, cousin, let's go sit in the pavilion for a while! The food at Prince Duan's Mansion is truly amazing. I'm a little full!"

It was just a joke, and Yun Ganmeng deliberately touched his belly, which immediately caused Qu Feiqing and others to laugh. They nodded at the same time, then stood up and walked towards the pavilion built on the lotus pond!

However, Yun Ganmeng was the last one to arrive, and he kept looking at Hai Yue's position out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that he had withdrawn his gaze, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, quickened his pace to catch up with the people in front, and walked towards the pavilion with a faint smile!

"Pian'er, go ask the prince when we will return to the palace!" Seeing that the banquet was almost over and there was no sign of King Hai and Hai Chenxi returning, Princess Qian called the maid beside her and asked her to go and ask Hai Yue, "Yes! Princess!" The maid who had been arrogant just now was now very docile. She bowed to Princess Qian and walked slowly towards Hai Yue to respectfully convey the message!

"If the Crown Prince's wife is tired, let her leave first!" But all he got was Hai Yue's cold reply!

Thinking about what the servant had just reported, Hai Yue's expression darkened slightly. At this time, Princess Qian was anxious to return to the palace, which hurt Hai Yue even more. He said this in a very cold tone with a smile on his face!

Seeing that her master spoke in a very cold tone, Pian'er's heart tightened. She quickly bowed and returned to the side of Princess Qian, repeating Hai Yue's words exactly as they were!

Princess Qian's eyes immediately shot towards Hai Yue with a sense of grievance and injustice. She felt extremely aggrieved but could only swallow them. Thinking of the look he had just given Xiahou An'er, she felt even more jealous. However, she still stood up gracefully and led the maid behind her towards the pavilion!

"The imperial edict has arrived!" At this moment, a shrill voice was heard at the door of Prince Duan's Mansion!

The singing and dancing in the garden suddenly stopped. Princess Duan walked to the garden entrance. Seeing that it was Eunuch Yu, she looked puzzled. "I wonder what brings you here, Eunuch?"

Eunuch Yu's shrewd eyes scanned the crowd, but he didn't see the person he expected. He smiled and bowed to Princess Duan, saying, "Your servant greets you! The Emperor just issued an imperial decree. I wonder if Madam Chu is at the Prince Duan's residence right now?"

"I wonder what's the important matter, eunuch?" Yun Qianmeng had already turned and walked towards the garden when Eunuch Yu's voice came!

Seeing Yun Qianmeng approaching calmly, Eunuch Yu immediately spoke. "Madam Chu, accept the order!"

Seeing Eunuch Yu's serious expression, everyone remembered that Lord Wu had just asked Chu Feiyang to leave. They speculated a lot in their hearts, and couldn't help but wonder if Chu Feiyang had committed a crime and the emperor had caught him, so he planned to use Yun Ganmeng as a scapegoat?

Thinking of this, all the young ladies and ladies who were jealous of Yun Qianmeng and envied her all showed an expression of gloating over the misfortune of others, and were waiting to hear the content of the imperial edict!

"Your Majesty, I will obey your order!" Yun Qianmeng lifted her skirt slightly and knelt gracefully in front of Eunuch Yu, listening attentively to the imperial edict that was about to be read out!

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Yun is gentle, respectful, intelligent, and has assisted Prime Minister Chu in managing his residence. Effective immediately, she is granted the title of Princess of Chu. This is decreed!"

Not to mention that others were frightened by this imperial decree, even Yun Ganmeng was stunned for a moment when he heard the three words "Princess of Chu". He didn't understand why an imperial decree suddenly came out and he became the Princess of Chu!

So, Chu Feiyang has been granted the title of King of Chu?

"Thank you, my Lord!" Although Yun Qianmeng had countless questions in her heart, her face remained calm. She did not show any joy at being granted the title of princess. However, she took the imperial edict from Eunuch Yu's hand so respectfully that no one could find any fault with her!

"Congratulations, Princess! Congratulations, Princess! This is the emperor's great favor, I hope you will remember it in your heart!" Looking at Yun Qianmeng who was not surprised by the favor or criticism, Eunuch Yu smiled faintly and spoke, then chatted with Princess Duan for a few words, and then hurriedly left the Prince Duan's Mansion with the eunuch behind him!

The garden was still quiet, but Yun Ganmeng had already put away the imperial edict in his hand and congratulated Princess Duan, who was the first to come to her senses!

"What happened? Why did the emperor suddenly issue such an imperial decree?" Qu Feiqing stood in the distance with Xiahou An'er and Yun Yan, muttering to herself in confusion!

"I don't know either! There wasn't any sign at all before!" Xiahou An'er shook his head in confusion, but he felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed!

Princess Qian had never imagined that Yun Qianmeng would suddenly become the crown princess, surpassing her. The handkerchief in her hand had already twisted into a rope, but she still couldn't calm the resentment in her heart! She looked at Hai Yue with a questioning look, wondering if her husband's position as crown prince would last until the day he was crowned king!

Hai Yue, however, had already stood up and walked towards Yun Gan Meng with a smile on his face, saying warmly, "Congratulations, Princess! I will definitely prepare a generous gift and go to the Prince of Chu's mansion to congratulate you in person someday!"

"Thank you, Prince!" As a princess, she naturally just nodded to Hai Yue!

With Hai Yue's opening words, everyone finally came to their senses after being shocked. They all looked at Yun Gan Meng, whose status was becoming more and more noble, with a bad taste in their hearts, but they had to stand up and congratulate Yun Gan Meng, "Congratulations, Princess Chu."

"Princess!" At this time, Eunuch Yu, who had returned, actually trotted in!

"My Lord, do you have any other instructions?" Even though she was a princess, Yun Qianmeng was still gentle and polite, and she did not become arrogant because of her change of status!

Eunuch Yu looked at the ladies around him, leaned closer to Yun Ganmeng, and spoke in a low voice.

The Emperor has issued an edict ordering the Prince and Princess to depart for Youzhou on the fifth day of the second lunar month!"

Little did she know that this news shocked Yun Qianmeng even more than becoming the Princess of Chu!

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"The Emperor sympathizes with the princess who is about to go to Youzhou, and has specially instructed me to tell her that she should rest well in her mansion for the next few days and there is no need to go to the palace to express gratitude!" Seeing Yun Qianmeng's calm expression, Eunuch Yu said all the following words, and then looked at Yun Qianmeng again, and did not leave in a hurry like before!

Yun Qianmeng listened to Eunuch Yu's words. Although she was surprised, her expression was calm, without any flaws at all. Even when she looked at Eunuch Yu, her eyes were still awe-inspiringly calm, making it impossible for Eunuch Yu to find any clues!

Even though Yun Qianmeng's mind was in turmoil as she tried to understand this sudden event, she knew she couldn't let any emotion escape her composure when facing Emperor Yugan's confidant. She simply nodded lightly, a dignified and polite smile plastered on her face as she said, "Thank you for the advice, eunuch!"

Eunuch Yu was also a shrewd man in the palace. Even if he couldn't see anything from Yun Qianmeng, he wouldn't show it on his face. Besides, being crowned as a concubine was a happy occasion. Seeing that he was smiling like a flower, he immediately bowed to Yun Qianmeng and said respectfully, "Your Highness, you are so polite! Since Your Highness has nothing else to say, I will take my leave first!"

"Goodbye, eunuch!" Yun Ganmeng nodded to Eunuch Yu and watched him leave the garden of Prince Duan's Mansion. Only then did he look away!

"Princess Chu, please!" It was not until Eunuch Yu left that Princess Duan led Yun Qianmeng to the main table with great courtesy. She looked calm and composed, and she was not at all surprised or uncomfortable because Yun Qianmeng was suddenly named a princess. It can be seen that Princess Duan is indeed not an ordinary person. No wonder she managed the Prince Duan's Mansion in an orderly manner, without any mess!

However, while Princess Duan had the ability to conceal her feelings at the moment, the other ladies, who were less composed, stared at Yun Qianmeng with stern eyes, unable to understand why this woman, whose engagement had been broken off, had suddenly become a princess, and the surname she bore was no less prestigious than the emperor's! How long would Heaven continue to favor Yun Qianmeng before it would also show its favor to these ladies of clean and noble birth?

"Congratulations, Princess!" When the two of them walked to the main table together, Mrs. Han, who was originally standing in front of the table, bowed to Yun Qianmeng with a smile!

"Madam, please stand up!" Yun Qianmeng raised her hand slightly, signaling Madam Han to stand up, and then sat down with Princess Duan. The smart maid beside her had already replaced the bowls and chopsticks for Yun Qianmeng, and the steward of Prince Duan's Mansion, Jealousy, had even taken away the leftovers that had just been used and replaced them with a table full of new delicacies. He did it so quickly without attracting anyone's attention. It can be seen that Prince Duan's Mansion is not a place that can be underestimated. Whether it is Princess Duan or Prince Duan himself, I am afraid that they are both very strict in disciplining the servants in the mansion!

"I haven't had time to congratulate Madam and Minister Han yet. This glass of wine is just a token of my appreciation. Madam Han, please don't mind!" Since she was already a princess, the way she was addressed naturally had to change. Yun Qianmeng picked up the wine glass in front of her and raised it towards Madam Han with graceful movements. Her voice was as clear and pleasant as stream water flowing over pebbles, yet with a hint of natural majesty, causing Madam Han to raise her glass immediately and drink the wine together with Yun Qianmeng!

"Thank you, Princess! I just didn't expect that today is your lucky day, and I don't have time to prepare a gift. I will prepare a generous gift to congratulate you another day!" Compared with the coldness of Princess Duan, Madam Han seemed more gentle!

Yun Qianmeng looked at her face, which was gentle but completely different from Han Shaomian's. She smiled elegantly and then spoke slowly, "Madam, you are so thoughtful! But it is even more joyful that Minister Han has passed the imperial examination! Madam, you are so lucky to have such an outstanding child!"

Madam Han listened attentively to Yun Qianmeng's words, but the smile in her eyes paused slightly at the end of the words, and then she carefully put on a smile, slightly lowered her eyes, and seemed to be listening to Yun Qianmeng seriously, but in fact she was hiding her own thoughts. She was surprised in her heart at this young Princess Chu. She felt that she was so powerful at such a young age. Those clear eyes seemed to be clear at a glance, but in fact they contained a lot of secrets, making it difficult to figure out what she meant!

"Your Highness, you are too kind! Mian'er still has many shortcomings and will need the guidance and cultivation of the princes in the future!" After seeing Yun Qianmeng's words fall, Madam Han slowly spoke!

However, from her reply, it can be seen that Madam Han is also a meticulous person. Just now, when Eunuch Yu came to announce the decree, he only mentioned the Princess of Chu, but never said anything on behalf of the King of Chu!

However, when Madam Han said "princes", she included everyone in it. She neither offended Princess Duan who was present nor Yun Qianmeng who was present at the moment!

It really makes it difficult for her to be so cautious!

At this time, Chu Jie, Xie Wanwan, and Xie Yuanyuan came over together. The three of them stood in front of Yun Qianmeng with smiles on their faces. They bowed respectfully to Yun Qianmeng and whispered, "Congratulations, Princess!"

Looking at the natural expressions and movements of Chu Jie and the other two, Yun Qianmeng smiled knowingly and opened her mouth immediately.

"Hurry up and get up! We are all family, why do we have to be so formal?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Jie smiled, then said seriously, "Every family has its own rules, every country has its own laws. Even though I'm young and naive, I know I should offer my congratulations to the princess! I hope the princess won't despise me!"

"Why would I dislike you? You and I are family, why do we need so many etiquettes?" Yun Qianmeng looked at Chu Jie with frank eyes, and what he said was very sincere, but he sneered slightly in his heart!

Chu Jie's appearance at this time was probably to remind everyone that there was a woman named Xie who risked her life to save others in the Chu Palace. However, Xie did not ascend to the position of Princess Chu, but instead, her daughter-in-law got this huge benefit!

Now that Yun Ganmeng was of noble status, no one dared to speak out loudly. However, the looks they gave her at this moment were mixed with disdain, ridicule, and jealousy! They must have felt that the position of the Princess of Chu was somewhat unjustified!

"Congratulations, Princess! Congratulations, Princess!" At this time, Qu Feiqing and Xiahou An'er, who were originally standing in the distance, also came over. They smiled lightly and bowed to Yun Qianmeng repeatedly. The standard palace etiquette instantly showed the world their good family background and upbringing!

Especially Xiahou An'er's beauty was so pure and extraordinary that she outshone Chu Jie and the other two. All the men in the men's seats in the garden were eagerly looking at this princess of the noble Xiahou clan, and for a moment they even forgot about Chu Jie and the other two!

"Why are you and your cousin joining in the fun?" Yun Qianmeng reached out and personally helped the two people in front of her up. This time, there was more warmth in her smile. Her smart eyes quickly met with Qu Feiqing and the others' gaze, and all the words were expressed in a smile!

The arrival of Qu Feiqing and Xiahou An'er made those who had accused Guiyun of dreaming of seizing the throne see the current situation clearly!

Leaving aside Yun Qian