The main hall is surrounded by ancient trees, lush greenery, red walls and yellow tiles, and a magnificent golden splendor. The palace's golden roof and red doors, with their antique style, evoke a sense of solemnity.

"I have heard of the power, prosperity, culture and customs of the Moon Kingdom many times before. Seeing it today, it is indeed as rumored. The Moon Kingdom is indeed the leader of the four kingdoms. I would like to stay for a few more days to experience the customs and culture of the Moon Kingdom."

Eunuch Li has served the emperor for many years. To have risen to his current position in the palace over so many years, the term "cunning and shrewd" is sufficient to describe him.

"Your Highness is joking."

Yan Shaoheng's eyes revealed a thirst for power and a greed for status. Although he was capable, he was too eager for quick success and instant benefits, and had no concern for the common people. It seemed that he was another person who was greedy for the throne.

"Haha, Eunuch Li is quite an interesting person. If I have the opportunity to visit Yan in the future, I will definitely treat him well."

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Throughout the journey, Eunuch Li answered Yan Shaoheng's questions in a perfunctory manner.

Yan Shaoheng was, after all, a prince of another country. It was inappropriate for him to stroll around the palace so casually, since the safety of the palace guards was related to the emperor's safety. Therefore, Eunuch Li led Yan Shaoheng to stroll around outside the city walls for a long time.

Yan Shaoheng naturally understood what Eunuch Li meant. After all, he was just a prince of Yan Kingdom, and it was already quite an achievement for him to be able to stroll around the palace.

If he were to be branded a spy and anger the Yue Kingdom as a result, he would only make things worse and might even implicate the Yan Kingdom.

Not to mention that he himself would have no chance of sitting on the throne of Yan.

Even so, it was too boring to just keep touring around here. Yan Shaoheng suddenly remembered the place that Consort Chen had just gone to.

Yan Shaoheng pointed in the direction where Consort Chen had just left, "Eunuch Li, do you know what place that is?"

"Oh, the Second Prince must be referring to the Imperial Garden."

"The Imperial Garden? I've heard of it. The Imperial Garden of the Moon Kingdom is located deep within the palace, a garden renowned as a paradise on earth. Eunuch Li, I wonder if I might have the honor of visiting it?"

Eunuch Li could tell that Yan Shaoheng was determined to go to the Imperial Garden. Well, with him accompanying him, nothing would go wrong.

"Not at all. Since the Second Prince wishes to take a look, it is only right that I lead the way. Please, Second Prince."

Eunuch Li led the way, and although it didn't seem like a long distance, it took them about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

In the Imperial Garden, tranquility and prosperity complement each other, and nobility and nature blend perfectly. The sea of ​​flowers stretches as far as the eye can see, with flowers from all over the world vying for attention, their petals fluttering like snow, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.

The lake water flowing in the park is crystal clear, like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding scenery. Fish swim happily, and the water ripples.

The pavilions and towers are exquisitely built, with upturned eaves and corners, as magnificent as palaces. The glazed tile roofs shimmer with gold edges, like the colors of a rainbow. The lush trees set off the red walls and golden glazed tiles. That is the Thousand Autumns Pavilion.

Next to Qianqiu Pavilion is Duixiu Mountain, an artificial mountain made of stone, surrounded by lush green trees, which is extremely beautiful.

Every scene here astonished Yan Shaoheng. He had imagined the gap between Yan Kingdom and Yue Kingdom, but he never expected that even this small imperial garden was as exquisitely built as their palace.

Standing in the pavilion, Yan Shaoheng could overlook the entire garden, breathe in the fragrance of flowers, and feel the tranquil and beautiful atmosphere.

"The Imperial Garden of the Moon Kingdom is truly like a fairyland. Every step I take into it feels like stepping into a world full of magical power."

This was the first time in over twenty years that Yan Shaoheng had truly felt the gap between nations, and at that moment, a seed of greed sprouted and took root in his heart.

"Qiu'er, Qiu'er, come here quickly and give me some more fish food."

Yan Shaoheng heard someone talking and turned around to see a woman feeding fish by the lake.

Upon closer inspection, the woman was none other than Consort Chen, who had just exchanged flirtatious glances with him in the main hall of the front courtyard.

At this moment, she wore a pink brocade bodice, with a white, floor-length, smoky lotus-patterned nightgown draped below. A light, misty silk gauze was loosely tied around her waist, and a pale blue ribbon hung from her waist. She was draped in a blue and white aster shawl. Exquisite jade bracelets jingled around her, and her aura was as delicate as orchids. She was alluring yet boneless, a true beauty of alabaster fat.

Yan Shaoheng's dark eyes sparkled, seemingly containing some strange emotion. Consort Chen blushed with embarrassment after just one glance.

Consort Chen bowed slightly in the direction of Yan Shaoheng, and Yan Shaoheng returned the bow with his hands clasped in a fist salute.

"Eunuch Li, it's getting late, and I should return to the state guesthouse. I've kept you waiting for quite some time; I'm afraid the Moon Emperor must be getting impatient."

"In that case, we will send someone to escort the Second Prince back."

Eunuch Li summoned several Imperial Guards and instructed them to ensure Yan Shaoheng's safe return to the State Guesthouse.

After seeing Yan Shaoheng off, Eunuch Li immediately returned to the Qianqing Palace to report back. He told the Emperor in detail where Yan Shaoheng had gone, what he had seen, and who he had met.

The Emperor didn't care much about Consort Chen, especially since it was only because his father threatened her with the late Emperor's decree that he had no choice but to bring her into the palace. He only wanted to find a good family for her and send her out of the palace when the time was right.

Therefore, he had no reaction to the meeting between Consort Chen and Yan Shaoheng.

"Yes, I understand. Have people keep an eye on Yan Shaoheng and make sure he doesn't cause any trouble during this time."

"It is the Emperor."

After returning home, Yan Shaoheng was so overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing Chen Jingshu that he couldn't sleep at night.

"Qiu'er, how is it?" Chen Jingshu made a major decision upon returning to the palace: she would participate in the hunting competition.

"Your Highness, I have already found an embroiderer who will make the most beautiful hunting robe for you tonight. Please rest assured. However, Your Highness, why are you participating in this year's hunting competition?"

"Of course there are things to do."

These past three days have been spent preparing for the hunting competition, since the winner will receive the Cloud Piercing Spear.

Chen Jingshu received the item the day before the hunting competition and hurriedly wanted Qiu'er to let her try it out.

"Your Majesty, you look like a female general in this dress. Don't say that women can't be heroic; that's exactly what you mean by Your Majesty!"

"You're so sweet-talking." Chen Jingshu turned around. "Is it pretty?"

"It looks absolutely beautiful. Your Majesty looks good in anything."

As Qiu'er helped Chen Jingshu change her clothes, she said somewhat sullenly, "Your Highness, tomorrow's hunting competition is a dangerous affair. Swords and spears have no eyes, and you don't usually ride horses much. I'm worried."

A hero saves the damsel in distress? Chen Jingshu chuckled at the thought; if that were the case, it wouldn't be bad at all.