The dowry she brought revitalized the Marquis' Mansion and made it better and better. The old lady even kept her lover by her side openly.

With the Empress Dowager around, Hui'an's mother, Concubine Gui, was unable to stand up for her daughter and eventually died of depression.

"Then the Marquis is a person worthy of trust?" Chu Hongyun heard it, and Qiu Yinong nodded.

"Although it was a random marriage, it was also a match made in heaven. It's a pity that the Marquis was drugged by his stepmother and his body was hollowed out."

"It's not too late now. Hui'an only fell in love with you to escape the Queen Mother's control. He's not a bad person."

"I'll do whatever you say." Chu Hongyun has always supported Qiu Yinong's decisions.

Qiu Yinong looked at him with a smile, and while no one else was looking at her, she kissed him on the cheek. Chu Hongyun's eyes were full of smiles and love, and he tapped her nose.

"Third Prince, County Lady, someone is here to inform you that it's time to take your seats." Yu Tan came over from the other side and reported with his head down.

Chu Hongyun nodded and took Qiu Yinong's hand and walked into the banquet hall.

Everyone turned their eyes to them. The two men walked to the front and sat down with composure.

The two of them were seated next to each other. When they came in just now, Chen Xianghe looked at their clasped hands with a vicious look, like a jealous husband who caught his cheating wife in public.

Qiu Yinong just felt confused. He even saw her appearance before, okay?

The two of them sat down calmly, whispers coming from their ears.

"I was already shocked by how handsome the Third Prince was, but I didn't expect this County Lady to be even more stunningly beautiful."

"If we meet this at the Taoist temple at night, I would think I have met a fairy." Qiu Yinong has good hearing. The two officials were sitting in the farthest corner.

Only the people nearby could hear it, so they dared to praise it so boldly.

Fortunately, it didn't last long. Emperor Jinglong and Chu Jinyao arrived, but the empress dowager still hadn't shown up.

The palace was decorated with lights and looked magnificent.

Officials shuttled back and forth, serving food to everyone busily and orderly. The sound of stringed instruments was melodious and the aroma of food filled the air.

Emperor Jinglong helped Chu Jinyao sit down and then spoke.

"Please sit down. Today is both a state banquet and a family banquet. It's not easy for the uncle to come all the way from Great Chu to visit the Queen."

Chu Hongyun stood up and bowed to Emperor Jinglong. Emperor Jinglong laughed and asked him to sit down and talk.

After sitting down, Chu Hongyun looked at Chu Jinyao and sized up her expression. Her outfit today was all designed by Qiu Yinong.

The moment Emperor Jinglong saw Chu Jinyao, he felt as if he had returned to the time when they first met on their wedding night.

Even with full makeup on, her skin was clear and dewy, unlike those ladies who were covered in heavy makeup.

Chu Jinyao was also very excited. Seeing Chu Hongyun looking at her non-stop, her eyes gradually turned red. It had been five years since she last saw her brother.

Chu Hongyun signaled with his eyes, and Chu Jinyao quickly reacted and nodded slightly.

The two siblings smiled at each other. Emperor Jinglong saw their actions and quietly held Chu Jinyao's hand.

To show comfort.

Chu Jinyao glanced at Emperor Jinglong, her eyes full of tenderness.

Tenderness also appeared in Emperor Jinglong's eyes, but he quickly restrained his affection because he heard the eunuch chanting in his ears: "The Queen Mother has arrived..."

The empress dowager, dressed in luxurious clothes, was supported by a eunuch and came in. The moment she saw Chu Jinyao, she was stunned and looked at her again in disbelief.

Seeing Chu Jinyao's pretty face, so beautiful with full makeup, her hands hidden in her sleeves gradually clenched.

"The Queen looks good today. She doesn't look like she just gave birth to a little princess. Didn't she say before that she was easily tired and coughing?"

"You don't look like it." The Queen Mother said sarcastically as she sat down.

Chu Jinyao stood up and bowed slightly to her, then smiled gracefully, "Thank you for your concern, mother. I was indeed easily tired before. Recently, you and the emperor have been sending me supplements and medicines from time to time. I feel much better today."

"Or maybe it was because I saw my brother coming to visit me that my mood improved and my health improved a lot as well."

"This is a happy occasion. It's a coincidence that the Third Prince has come."

"Who is the Princess of Changping County?" The Queen Mother concealed the displeasure in her eyes and glanced at Chu Hongyun.

Finally, it fell on Qiu Yinong's face, and he immediately confirmed that this was the Princess of Changping County.

When the Queen Mother saw Qiu Yinong's appearance, she almost couldn't hold back her smile. How could there be such a beautiful woman in this world?

"Your servant Qiu Yinong pays homage to the Queen Mother of Xirong." Qiu Yinong stood up gracefully, bowed to the Queen Mother, and saluted.

The Queen Mother came back to her senses and looked at him appraisingly. "Well, she is indeed a beautiful and charming person. The Third Prince is also a handsome man. I heard that you two are engaged?"

"Your Majesty, yes." Chu Hongyun also stood up and bowed, then admitted it generously.

Chen Xianghe clenched his fists and looked at the empress dowager expectantly. Just before the banquet began, he went to Ci'an Palace to see the empress dowager.

He asked the Queen Mother to make the decision for him and arrange a marriage for him. The Queen Mother did not agree to his request on the spot, but she also replied that she would definitely make his wish come true. Thinking of this, Chen Xianghe loosened his hand again.

He leisurely picked up a glass of wine and drank it, but looked at Chu Hongyun and the others with unwillingness.

"They are a talented man and a beautiful woman, they are a good match." As soon as the Queen Mother said this, a question mark popped up in everyone's head.

What's wrong with the Queen Mother? Does she want to control the marriage of princes from other countries?

"Emperor, let's have the banquet!"

Emperor Jinglong shook hands, then smiled and replied, "Okay, mother."

"Let the banquet begin!" Fu'an shouted loudly after receiving the signal from Emperor Jinglong.

The music started and the dancers entered the stage gracefully.

The royal family members around also began to toast Chu Hongyun, and slowly Qiu Yinong realized that something was wrong.

These people were toasting too frequently, and Chu Hongyun quickly realized it.

Fortunately, before entering the hall, Qiu Yinong predicted the Queen Mother's prediction and had already given Chu Hongyun the rescue pill and the detoxification pill.

A minister stumbled forward, carrying a pot of wine, with a strange look on his face. "Third Prince, I am the Right Prime Minister of Xirong. I would like to offer you a cup of wine."

The old man's face was flushed, and he looked like he was drunk.

Chu Hongyun accepted all the drinks and drank them all. The old man immediately shouted, "You have a good alcohol tolerance. Come on, have another one."

Chu Hongyun's eyes flickered slightly. He had also started practicing now. The wine in the jug was spiked with aphrodisiac.

Chu Hongyun glanced at the empress dowager sitting on the throne without leaving a trace, and a sneer flashed in his eyes.

As the queen mother of a country, she used all kinds of despicable means.

When he was about to drink it, he found that the taste of the wine had changed. He looked at Qiu Yinong, and Qiu Yinong smiled at him.

A doting smile appeared in Chu Hongyun's eyes, and then he raised his head and drank it.

The old man didn't insist, but fell to the ground after taking a few steps. Emperor Jinglong was just about to ask someone to check on him when he heard a strange yet somewhat familiar voice.

"Emperor Xirong, don't panic. Send the old man to the side hall to rest. We will give the Queen Mother Xirong a gift."

Emperor Jinglong's eyes flickered, and then he laughed out loud, "The Right Prime Minister was too happy and drank too much. Come, send the Right Prime Minister to rest."

Then he ordered Fu'an to send it to the side hall.