Jun Yannuo's expression turned cold first, and he put down his chopsticks.

"Has the Emperor already made a decision? The list of candidates Hu Tianyong submitted claims that our Pavilion Master has a powerful background. These matters haven't been settled yet; if someone else pursues her, it might be difficult for her to explain herself!"

Lan Linxue immediately smiled smugly and looked at Jun Yannuo, saying, "You mean you're afraid Hu Tianyong will return and say that Kou'er's identity is unclear? Chief Steward Jun, I think you're worrying too much about this. He himself put forward the list of candidates for the imperial concubines. Do you think he would slap himself in the face now? Besides, as long as the Emperor approves of this daughter-in-law, what's the point of others saying these meaningless things? Moreover, that Qin family is about to produce a princess, the future Empress. I wonder how beautiful they will be! Your worries are completely unnecessary. At worst, I'll still be there to fill in the gaps! So, Chief Steward Jun, what you need to do now is prepare the dowry for your Pavilion Master!"

At this point, Lan Linxue turned around with a happy smile and took Qin Kou'er's hand.

Qin Kou'er looked at Lan Linxue, her heart filled with mixed feelings, and she didn't know what to feel.

She had planned for so many years just to get to Lan Linxue's side, but now that her dream was finally about to come true, it all felt so unreal. It was like a dream.

Lan Linxue knew what Qin Kou'er was thinking, so she held her hand even tighter.

Mo Hun looked at Lan Linxue, his expression still blank, and said in a deep voice, "When does Your Majesty intend to issue the decree?"

"Tomorrow! The imperial decree will be issued tomorrow! Because the prince's marriage is no small matter, the decree will be issued after the emperor's ancestral rites tomorrow!"

Mo Hun glanced at Qin Kou'er, then stopped eating, staring blankly at the rice bowl in front of him, as if something inside was moving.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Mei Yan quickly smiled and stepped in to smooth things over. She poured a cup of wine for everyone and said with a smile, "What's wrong with you all? Our Pavilion Master is about to have a grand wedding, her wish will come true, and why are you all making such faces? Really. Those who know you are reluctant to part with the Pavilion Master, but those who don't might think we're holding a funeral! Come on, everyone, raise your cups!"

No one moved.

Meiyan stood on the ground looking at those people, feeling very embarrassed herself.

To ease the awkwardness, Shuanghua took the initiative to pick up her wine glass, stood up, and said calmly to Qin Kou'er, "Congratulations to Pavilion Master Qin on finding a good match! I hope Your Highness will take good care of me in the future!"

As soon as Shuanghua picked up her wine glass, Lao Qi and Gui Tou quickly stood up to toast Qin Kou'er as well.

Seeing Hai Tian sitting motionless beside him with a sullen face, Lao Qi immediately reached out his arm to pull him up.

As a result, Haitian didn't budge an inch.

Qin Kou'er glanced at the people around her, let out a long sigh, slowly stood up, picked up her wine glass, and said to Shuanghua and the others, "Thank you!"

After saying that, Qin Kou'er picked up the wine glass and was about to drink it down when Lan Linxue snatched it away from her and then tilted her head back and drank it down herself.

Shuanghua pursed her lips but didn't say anything. Instead, she raised her hand and drank the wine.

Everyone else also drank the wine.

Seeing that Lan Linxue had finished his wine, Qin Kou'er smiled and said to him, "You should go home first tonight. There are still things to prepare! And tomorrow will be a busy day, so get some rest!"

Lan Linxue was already a little unhappy that no one was blessing him for getting married, and now that Qin Kou'er was coming to chase him away, he became even more unhappy.

Just as he was about to speak, he saw Qin Kou'er give him a wink, gesturing to the people from Qin Tian Pavilion around her.

Lan Linxue bit her lip, then stood up and said irritably, "I have something to discuss with you tonight. You take care of your own business first, I'll wait for you in the back!"

After saying that, Lan Linxue stood up and walked out without waiting for Qin Kou'er to refute her.

Upon seeing this, Shuanghua, Lao Qi, and the others quickly followed.

The room was immediately left with only Qin Tiange's men.

Qin Kou'er gave Mei Yan a wink, and Mei Yan quickly went over and closed the door.

Qin Kou'er slowly sat back down in the chair, looking at each of them one by one.

"I know you're all feeling bad right now! To be honest, I'm feeling bad too!"

As she spoke, Qin Kou'er sighed deeply, a wry smile playing on her lips: "I've been chasing this day for so long, but when it finally arrived, I couldn't quite believe it. I couldn't believe I'd actually come this far, stood beside the Crown Prince, and reached the very center of the royal family..."

“He’s not the Crown Prince yet!” Jun Yannuo said coldly, interrupting Qin Kou’er.

Qin Kou'er glanced at him, then smiled even more gently, seemingly unconcerned: "If he's not the Crown Prince, who else do you think should be? Who else could we possibly appoint as Crown Prince?"

Jun Yannuo raised his head and looked at Qin Kou'er with a complicated expression. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't speak.

What else is there to say? Since he didn't stop her decision back then, what's the use of saying those regretful things now?

Qin Kou'er nodded knowingly: "Yan Nuo, I know what you're going to say! I've always known what you're thinking! But don't you all understand my thoughts even better? I'm determined to avenge the blood feud of the Qin family! Ever since I was old enough to understand, this has been my only purpose in life! Even if it means being shattered to pieces and going to hell, I will do it!"

I admit that at the time I had only one purpose for Lan Linxue, which was to use him to seek revenge against Hu Tianyong, and even more so to seek revenge against the Emperor!

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