Taking advantage of everyone's diversion of attention, Han Che and Han Yu quietly retreated to their own table.

Yun Qianmeng raised her head and looked at King Chen. Although he was sitting still, his eyes were suppressing a flame that shot towards her with scorching heat.

Yun Qianmeng exchanged a calm glance with Prince Chen, then calmly turned her gaze away. She then looked at Prince Hai, who had pushed her out, and said with a faint smile, "Your Highness, you are too kind! When it comes to zither playing, Princess Heshun is still more skilled. It's a pity that she married far away in Northern Qi!"

Yun Qianmeng responded to all the challenges with her usual calmness. She did not act arrogantly just because she was the Princess of Chu. However, her noble aura became more and more obvious, which made Hai Quan understand that although this woman seemed calm, she had actually taken action long ago. It was not shameful for Hai Tian to be defeated by her.

It sounded like praise, but those who knew the truth understood the true meaning behind the words. No matter how outstanding Hai Tian was, without Chu Feiyang's favor, everything was in vain. In the end, because of her outstandingness, she ended up marrying far away to the enemy country. Such a fate is truly lamentable.

"Haha, Princess is so modest! In my opinion, your piano skill is unique. The song 'Xiaoxiang Water Clouds' that you played while boating on the lake is so fitting and appropriate to the scene. It is truly unforgettable. The powerful piano sound can even arouse the soldiers' yearning for the battlefield. I believe that in the whole of Western Chu, it is difficult for anyone to be compared with your song!" But the Sea King is not an easy person to deal with. Under his delicate mind is a conspiracy that is difficult to fathom. From time to time, he mentioned the song that Yun Qianmeng played when she came to the Sea King's Mansion last time, and gave appropriate explanations. I believe he did it intentionally to harass Jiang Haotian.

A woman who could play a piece that exuded the aura of a battlefield—perhaps none of the other ladies present possessed such a skill! Yet, Yun Qianmeng, the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Yun, married the powerful King of Chu. What kind of ulterior motives were hidden within this? It was truly intriguing.

Upon hearing this, Yun Qianmeng smiled lightly, while Chu Feiyang sipped his hot tea and left the battlefield to his princess, not interfering in the matter.

However, after hearing what the Sea King said, the fire in Prince Chen's eyes instantly extinguished, and an overwhelming frost swept over him. He stared at Hai Quan coldly and sneered, "Your Highness once praised the Princess of Chu's song "Xiaoxiang Water Clouds"! I remember that after hearing the song, the Sea King missed the battlefield so much! It's a pity that the Sea King's legs were injured and he can no longer ride a horse to kill the enemy! However, the Prince of Hai is even better than his teacher. With the Sea King's earnest teachings, I believe his future is limitless!"

It was obvious that everyone was on Yun Qianmeng's side, but no one dared to refute it.

Jiang Muchen's words, however, hinted at Hai Quan's ambitions. After all, Hai Chenxi still held the tens of thousands of troops remaining from last year's battle with Northern Qi. This situation was far more dangerous and severe than Yun Qianmeng's song. Jiang Haotian, with his shrewdness, must have understood the underlying meaning.

After he finished speaking, Jiang Muchen looked at Chu Feiyang, only to see that the other party half-closed his eyes. The slight smile in his eyes immediately made Jiang Muchen furious. He couldn't help but secretly curse Chu Feiyang for his indifference. Hai Quan had already bullied Yun Qianmeng, but Chu Feiyang was still pretending to be deaf and dumb and just drinking tea.

After hearing what King Chen said, Qu Jingqing's hands hidden under the tablecloth twisted the handkerchief in his hands vigorously. The pride in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by jealousy and anger.

Wu Qinqin naturally sensed the change in Qu Jingqing's mood. She sneered inwardly, but pretended to comfort her in a low voice, "Miss Qu, what's wrong? Prince Chen just said a few words to Princess Chu. You don't have to take it too seriously!"

It would have been fine if she hadn't said it, but as soon as she spoke, Qu Jingqing's face, which was trying hard to maintain a faint smile, suddenly turned gloomy, and he looked at King Chen with accusatory eyes.

Wu Qinqin was no fool; she had clearly noticed the change in her expression. Feeling a surge of joy, she sat at the table contentedly, saying nothing more. As long as she could make Qu Jingqing resent Prince Chen and decide not to marry him, everything else would be none of her business. She didn't want to see Qu Jingqing, who was inferior to her in every way, marry into Prince Chen's mansion as a concubine, while she herself would be forced to become a Madam Yuan. She might even have to perform formalities when she saw Qu Jingqing in the future. Such a disparity was unacceptable to Wu Qinqin.

"Haha, Prince Chen really thinks too highly of this prince! Speaking of the number one military general in Western Chu, it still has to be the old Prince of Chu, followed by Prince Chu! If my father was really as powerful as Prince Chen said, his legs wouldn't have been broken back then!" Hai Chenxi glanced at Jiang Haotian's smiling expression, and spoke modestly, blocking Prince Hai's deliberate frame-up, but dragging Chu Feiyang and Chu Nanshan into this circle of right and wrong.

The guests sitting below were all silent, feeling the hidden turbulence between the people above. However, the one who started this verbal dispute was the Princess of Chu who was sitting at the table with an indifferent expression.

Xiahou An'er listened to Hai Chenxi's words, and her delicate brows gradually furrowed. Her bright eyes, filled with a hint of anger, instantly shot towards the ill-intentioned Prince Hai. She was secretly annoyed that she could not refute Hai Chenxi's slander against the Chu family.

Hai Chenxi was such a perceptive person that he naturally felt Xiahou An'er's angry gaze. He looked at Xiahou An'er not far away with a half-smile in his eyes. When he saw that she glared at him and then turned away coldly, a hint of coldness flashed across Hai Chenxi's eyes which were filled with a faint smile.

"Thank you, Prince Hai, for your praise! I believe that grandpa will be very happy to hear your praise! This man, when he gets older, is a bit like a child. He likes to hear words praising him the most! Otherwise, he would be idle in the palace every day and have nothing to do!" Chu Feiyang smiled heartily, and the clear laughter instantly reached everyone's ears.

But to everyone's surprise, he actually accepted Hai Chenxi's praise for the Chu family generously, unlike in the past when he rejected such words that might bring disaster to the Chu family.

Upon hearing this, Prince Chen paused, then glanced at Chu Feiyang, his intentions clearly understood. What kind of turmoil could an old man, no longer a noble, sitting idle at home, stir up? Chu Feiyang was probably also telling everyone that Chu Nanshan had retired at the right time, unconcerned with power, wealth, and status. Compared to Chu Nanshan, the Sea Prince's Palace, which still held tens of thousands of troops and refused to hand them over to the court, seemed to have sinister intentions.

Chu Feiyang was a good guy. He seemed to be at a disadvantage, but in fact, he had the upper hand. Especially in front of Jiang Haotian, the crown prince, he temporarily dispelled Jiang Haotian's doubts and vigilance towards the Chu family.

Yun Qianmeng raised her face, a smile flashing in her bright eyes, and looked at Chu Feiyang affectionately. The two stared at each other for a moment, and then turned their eyes away when King Chen deliberately sabotaged them again.

Prince Chen stared at the two people gazing at each other affectionately, a flame in his heart suddenly rising to his eyes. He deliberately spoke at this moment, "I think the old Prince of Chu is still concerned about state affairs. Otherwise, why would he barge into the palace when the Prince of Chu and the Princess were attacked? In this whole world, the only one who can do such a thing and not be punished by the Emperor is the old Prince of Chu!"

King Chen's words were a reminder to everyone that Chu Nanshan was highly regarded by the ancestor emperor and held power beyond that of ordinary people. I'm afraid this power was no less than that of Emperor Yugan.

"Your Highness has misunderstood!" Little did he know that after seeing through Jiang Muchen's provocation, Chu Feiyang calmly defended himself, "This is simply Grandpa's love for his grandson! Just like Concubine Yuande, didn't she also disobey the order for Your Highness? How can family ties be controlled by power?"

With just one sentence, Jiang Muchen was branded as an unfilial person. Chu Feiyang sipped the tea carefully, admiring Jiang Muchen's cold face, and his mood suddenly brightened.

"Father, the boat is ready. Please invite the Crown Prince and several princes on board!" At this time, Hai Yue spoke with a smile.

Today was supposed to be the first birthday celebration for Hai Yue's son, but because Hai Yue hadn't been in the court, he couldn't interrupt the casual conversation. Furthermore, he hadn't been at the banquet for Hai Rui's full moon celebration the previous time, so he only heard about what happened afterwards, not personally, and couldn't freely intervene. For a moment, Hai Yue seemed completely out of place. And yet, he was Xiao Xingxing's biological father, making him feel extremely awkward and passive.

The Sea King naturally noticed Hai Yue's situation, so he interrupted the bickering between the Chen King and the Chu King with a smile, saying elegantly, "This old minister's palace doesn't have any special scenery. The only thing we can do is boating on the lake. Please don't despise it, Your Highness!"

Yun Qianmeng was slightly surprised to hear the conversation between the father and son, but then she understood. Emperor Yugan must have heard some rumors after the previous banquet, so he sent Crown Prince Jiang Haotian to investigate. To show he had no ulterior motives, the Sea King also acceded to Jiang Haotian's wishes and allowed him to board the ship for a tour.

"Why bother with all this trouble! Thinking back to that time when Hai Tian framed me, I'm furious. Fortunately, you're fine!" Hearing they were about to board the ship again, Qu Feiqing was the first to pout, her eyes filled with reluctance. She nervously scanned Yun Qianmeng's body, and only felt relieved when she saw no signs of illness. She figured she was too timid back then. Not only did she fail to help Meng'er, but she ended up tiring her and causing her to fall into the water!

"I'm fine!" Yun Qianmeng smiled Shuya. Her jump at that time was not in vain. Not only did she protect her cousin, but she also turned the tables on Hai Tian, ​​achieving the best of both worlds.

"Please come in, King of the Sea!" Jiang Haotian showed the prince's magnanimity, stood up gracefully, and led everyone out of Suiyi Garden.

It was not until this time that everyone realized that the prince was not accompanied by any guards, and was protected by Chu Feiyang and Jiang Muchen throughout the whole process.

It can be seen that Emperor Yu Gan is really a master at understanding people's hearts. When these forces are fighting, the one who benefits is Emperor Yu Gan. So he safely hands the prince over to these people. It seems that these people will not let Jiang Haotian get into trouble in their hands.

"Hey, we didn't see Prince Duan and Minister Han today!" Everyone stood up. Qu Feiqing looked at the male guests who had all walked out of Suiyi Garden and spoke with some confusion.