This so-called family banquet was held in the palace. Apart from the Emperor and the prince, no other officials' children attended.

It also proves that Princess Shangyang actually had no choice at all.

In the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, Xue Xuexuan tightly grasped the jade pendant handed to her by Zhao Que in her hand, with a thousand thoughts in her mind.

This jade pendant is not big and can be completely held in one hand.

Now she also understood that no one could enter the Duke of Zhenguo's house now.

No matter who that person is, it is difficult for him to get close to her. At this moment, she felt a little regretful that she should have left with him directly at that time.

He also said that he was prepared, which was a mistake on his part, which made her laugh. You know, he always planned everything out.

I didn't expect that something would go wrong at such a critical moment. When we meet again, I'm going to laugh at him.

It's rare for him to be humiliated.

However, this time, I am only going to take a look and choose that prince. If I am not satisfied, I should be able to delay it for some time.

Engagement and even marriage are things for the future, and there is still time.

I hope he is ready by then. If not, he will have to start acting according to his own plan.

Xue Xuexuan was now dressed in gorgeous clothes by her maid. The robe was made of red brocade and embroidered with gold thread. The petals seemed to be swaying slightly.

A golden belt was tied around her waist, making her waist look even more slender.

"Miss, you are so beautiful..." The maid beside her looked at Xue Xuexuan, and saw the smile on her lips, and couldn't help but praise her.

Xue Xuexuan usually wears plain clothes, so her current outfit is naturally more beautiful than before.

These elegant and luxurious clothes concealed her chivalrous spirit and softened it a bit. Both have their merits.

Xue Xuexuan heard this but didn't say anything.

But just as the maid was about to put the gold and pearl crown on her, Xue Xuexuan raised her hand to stop her:

"That's it, this thing is too heavy for my liking."

There wasn't much room for refusal in the words.

The maid was a little anxious after hearing this. She was going to see His Majesty. If something went wrong, she would be committing a serious crime.

"Don't worry, if my father asks me for an explanation, I will explain." Xue Xuexuan seemed to know what the maid in front of her was thinking and said directly.

Xue Xuexuan didn't have any maids before, so the Duke of Zhenguo was a hands-off boss.

He is the pillar of Dagan's empire, he is the sharp blade of His Majesty, he is also the ever-victorious general of the soldiers and the devilish nightmare of the enemy.

But he is not a good father or husband.

Therefore, Xue Xuexuan's relationship with these maids was not very familiar.

He opened the box and took out a willow hairpin. This hairpin had been worn for a long time and no matter how well he took care of it, it was a bit old.

Xue Xuexuan was reluctant to use it, so she put it in the box, but now she couldn't help but take it out.

Willow wood is not a high-end wood, and it has turned yellow after long-term use.

But this was the first gift he gave to himself, made from branches of the old willow tree in front of the door.

After his jade hairpin broke, he carved it out piece by piece, with his own name on it.

He also personally tied up his long hair and put on a wooden hairpin.

Without the help of a maid, Xue Xuexuan skillfully curled her long hair.

Xue Da, who was waiting outside, didn't say anything when he saw Xue Xuexuan dressed like this.

He just nodded and said, "Then just go into the palace like this, don't be nervous."

In the rear hall of the imperial palace, there are carved buildings and jade pillars.

The seats were already set up, and eunuchs and palace maids were coming and going with food and fruit, making the occasion look grand.

The main emperor, Emperor Dagan, has not yet arrived.

The princes were also arranged according to their age, from near to far, in two rows next to the emperor.

"Sixth brother, you are here too?" The banquet had not started yet. The fourth brother was extremely quiet, with a similar face, like a small emperor.

He said it with some curiosity, and there was also some contempt in his words.

Perhaps it was because of the indifference in the Sixth Prince Zhao Que's words when he first came to see him, which now appeared again and made him ask this question.

Zhao Que was not angry at the Fourth Prince's words, but nodded and said, "My father sent me here."

“Since Sixth Brother is here, it’s natural for you to come and all the brothers can compete.

However, I heard that Princess Shangyang likes to dance with swords, and my sixth brother has no skills in this field, so he has to be careful.

Don't try to show off, or you'll hurt yourself."

The fifth prince did this to the fullest, portraying the image of a man who cares about his younger brother.

He is a martial arts creature with supreme cultivation, and perhaps he should not be in this court. His words are full of arrogance, but he also explains the law of the jungle clearly.

The twelfth prince hurried over to toast Zhao Que, and then whispered, "Sixth brother, why don't you let me run your Shu embroidery business?

If we brothers join forces, we can make a lot of money.

What's so good about Princess Shangyang? What will I do after marrying her?

With our status, what kind of woman can't we find?"

The twelfth prince had long been eyeing the Shu embroidery in Zhao Que's hands.

This was the inheritance left to Zhao Que by his mother, so it was naturally impossible to give it to the person in front of him.

The eighth prince Zhao Li sat aside without saying a word. When he saw Zhao Que coming, he just nodded, as if he didn't want to have too much contact in public.

"Heh... What's the matter, Sixth Brother, are you sitting here just to make up the numbers?" However, just as they were discussing, a somewhat harsh voice was heard.

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