So Song Tangli thought she could embarrass Song Tangxue, but her wish was ultimately dashed.

After several rounds of drinks, Wen Sizhi stumbled to his feet, raised his wine cup high, and said, "Since this is my first time visiting Yongfeng Kingdom, I naturally have to offer a toast to all of you."

The civil and military officials raised their wine cups and drank them down in one gulp. Beside Winston, a pretty dancer poured him wine, her eyes gazing at him with affection, her cheeks flushed red.

I've always heard that people from the Western Regions are naturally handsome, and among them, King Chu Xiu is especially renowned for his exceptional looks. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved. Just sitting next to him makes my heart flutter. If only I could marry such a wonderful husband...

"Your Majesty, I previously mentioned that I have taken a liking to a young lady from Yongfeng Kingdom. I wonder if Your Majesty could arrange a marriage?"

This is a major event between the two countries, and the identities of both individuals must be carefully considered. It is also a beneficial event for Yongfeng Kingdom.

However, all the young ladies in the house wished that he was talking about them; they were willing to marry into the Western Regions just for his looks and manners.

"Alright, since King Chu Xiu has someone in mind, why don't you tell me whose daughter she is? I can then speak to the King of the Western Regions about it."

There is only one princess in the entire Yongfeng Kingdom, named Dan Ying, who avoids public view all year round, and does not even appear on important occasions such as the Qingjiao Banquet. Presumably, the person Wen Sizhi is talking about is not her.

"This person is the eldest daughter of the Song family, and also the current Crown Princess, Song Tangxue, Miss Song." Upon hearing this, even the Empress was frightened. Coveting the Crown Princess of another country was a serious crime. If it were anyone else, it would be punishable by the extermination of their entire family.

"Are you kidding me?"

Winston's unusually serious expression proved that he was not joking. When he first captured her, he never thought that this woman would be so interesting, so much so that he kept thinking about her for the next few days.

Continuing on, she was the first woman to remain calm after seeing herself.

"Your Majesty, I am truly in love with her, please grant my request." There has never been a precedent of a woman remarrying, but there is no law that says it is forbidden.

Xie Qianzhong and Li Zhaoxian's expressions changed.

Li Zhaoxian was immediately displeased: "May I ask what the meaning of this is, King Chu Xiu? Song Tangxue is my Crown Princess, so there is no reason for her to remarry."

Song Tangxue had a headache. She never expected that what happened to Song Tangli in her previous life would happen to her. The scene instantly became tense.

"What King Chu Xiu said is that the Crown Princess is seducing him. This woman is shameless. She has already married into the Crown Prince's household and still doesn't know how to restrain herself."

"If this gets out, the royal family will lose all face. I heard that this Crown Princess had relationships with many men before, and I often saw her having a close private relationship with the Left Prime Minister. Now it seems that the rumors are true."

"I can tell that Lord Song doesn't look well. He must be having a headache over this. He's even setting his sights on other countries."

...

The whispers and chatter of the people around her reached Song Tangxue's ears.

The scene before them was exactly the same as in their previous life. They were making unrestrained comments and criticisms. The Emperor, the true dragon, roared from his high throne: "Silence! How dare you be so insolent in front of me!"

Everyone knelt down, and the emperor threw the glass cup in his hand to the ground. Even if this Prince Chu Xiu had taken a fancy to the daughter of another powerful minister, it would have been a good thing. But she just happened to have taken a fancy to this Crown Princess.

"King Chu Xiu, I will pretend I didn't hear anything. But if your father hears this, there will be no way to resolve the situation."

Wen Sizhi sneered: "What I do has nothing to do with my father. I'm just stating my thoughts today. I'll be staying in the palace for a while longer. It's late and I'm getting tired, so I'll take my leave now."

After he left, the emperor swept all the plates off the table. Yongfeng Kingdom was not as powerful as the Western Regions, yet a mere prince dared to act so arrogantly in front of him!

The celebratory banquet has ended.

Once again, Song Tangxue left without waiting. She encountered Xie Qianzhong outside the palace gate. He seemed to be waiting for someone, and when he saw Song Tangxue arrive, he hurried over.

"Tangxue." Xie Qianzhong's voice was deep and penetrating, making Song Tangxue's heart tremble. "I've been waiting for you here for a long time. I knew you wouldn't go back with them."

Xie Qianzhong was still dressed in black. He looked tired and travel-worn today, not even noticing the wrinkles in his sleeves. To be honest, Song Tangxue didn't want him to misunderstand her relationship with Wen Sizhi, but she opened her mouth but didn't know where to begin.

"Tang Xue, that shop is now yours. When are you going to take a look?" I never expected that his first words would be this. Does this prove that he doesn't like me at all, and that he's not even a little bit upset about this?

Song Tangxue's heart ached terribly, as if something had shattered it. She forced herself not to cry, at least not in front of him: "Let's talk about it in a few days. I need to rest properly these few days."

Xie Qian nodded, and the atmosphere between the two became somewhat silent as Song Tangxue waited for him to continue.

"Tang Xue..."

"A thousand layers..."

The two spoke at the same time, and their eyes happened to meet. They were stunned for a moment.

"You go first."

"Actually, I want to say that I have no relationship with Winston. What he said at the celebration banquet today was nonsense." Even if he doesn't want to know, I still want to explain to him.

Whether it was my imagination or not, I could see with my own eyes that his mood had improved a lot, and there was even a smile on his lips. Even though it was night, the person in front of me was brighter than the moonlight.

"Actually, I was just about to ask you what your relationship is with that Prince Chu Xiu? Why did he suddenly say he wanted to marry you in the palace? He clearly knows you are the Crown Princess, isn't this a great act of treason?"

Previously, it wasn't that no one dared to have an affair with another, but no one would say it outright, otherwise they would be ridiculed by the whole world. When Wen Sizhi said these words, it wouldn't be long before the news spread throughout the entire capital.

Xie Qianzhong suddenly admired this person's courage. After all, he had always harbored different feelings for Song Tangxue, but he had never revealed them because of his identity.

Xie Qianzhong suddenly made up his mind and looked directly at her with his bright eyes: "I have something to tell you in three days in the suburbs outside the palace."

No matter how much Song Tangxue asked, he refused to say why he had come to see her. Perhaps because of the trauma from the last time, Xie Qianzhong personally escorted Song Tangxue back to the Crown Prince's residence and watched her enter before leaving with peace of mind.