Xiahou Jing, the King of Pingxi of Laifeng State, is ambitious and has colluded with Lengyue State. He often stirs up trouble in the court, intending to overthrow the government. He appears at the age of 39.

"What?"

Hua Qingcheng, who was attending a banquet in the inner palace of Baohua Palace, suddenly heard the words from Fang Xian. She felt like she was struck by lightning and her heart trembled violently.

If the journey from Huaqiao Village to the capital was carried out at a normal speed, it would only take three days. Even if there were a slight delay, it would definitely not take more than half a month.

Besides, Hua Rongsheng and Ye Maochun and his wife had come to the capital to attend the palace banquet for their two children's full moon. How could they be so careless in planning their trip that they missed the banquet...

Thinking of this, Hua Qingcheng's originally beautiful face instantly became gloomy.

However, just as Hua Qingcheng was about to get up and leave, Xiahou Jing quickly glanced at someone at the Lengyue National Seat, and Gongyang Jiezhen, who had a tacit understanding with her, immediately understood her meaning and stood up immediately.

Gongyang Jiezhen then asked pointedly, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this? Could it be that... you think we, a small nation from a remote frontier, are of low status and unworthy of your hospitality? How could a host host a banquet and then leave these distinguished guests from afar aside and ignore them?"

As Gongyang Jiezhen finished speaking, a cacophony of whispers erupted in the previously quiet hall. The envoys from other countries began whispering to each other, their faces showing clear dissatisfaction, as if they had been greatly disparaged and insulted.

They were all filled with righteous indignation, secretly thinking: The Emperor of Laifeng is seriously ill, so it's fine for him to just show up and leave, but the princess, as regent, is so rude, planning to leave in a hurry after just a short stay. She's treating these envoys from a foreign land like air! This behavior clearly shows no respect for them and the country they represent!

Just as everyone was talking, Xiahou Jing, who was sitting in the seat of Prince Pingxi's Mansion, suddenly stood up. Her expression seemed quite serious, even with a hint of blame and regret.

But Xiahou Jing spoke in the tone of an elder admonishing a younger one, "Your Highness, are you aware of the far-reaching implications of today's events? The Third Prince of Lengyue is absolutely right. As you bear the heavy responsibility of regent, you should assist the Emperor in handling government affairs and set an example for the people. Now, you are so disrespectful to guests from other countries. Isn't this bringing shame upon our Great Laifeng Nation? How can we maintain friendly relations with our neighboring nations?"

When she got excited, Xiahou Jing couldn't help but shake her head slightly, and her look of disappointment was very impressive.

Thus, under the instigation of Gongyang Jiezhen and Xiahou Jing, Nalan Qingcheng, the princess of Laifeng State, lit a bomb, instantly sparking public outrage. People's impression of Xiahou Jing, on the other hand, was as favorable as a spring breeze, and even Laifeng State's civil and military officials began to whisper among themselves.

Hua Qingcheng first glanced at Fang Xian, who was standing by, indicating that he should hurry to the Eastern Palace to report to the Crown Princess that Hua Rongsheng's husband and wife had disappeared. Fang Xian understood, nodded in response, and quietly left the hall.

Then, Hua Qingcheng's gaze, like a chilling wind, swept gently across the envoys from various countries in the hall, lingering briefly on Gongyang Jiezhen. Their gazes met like lightning, silently sparking a flash of swords and sabers.

Then, Hua Qingcheng withdrew her gaze as if nothing had happened, and then glanced at Xia Hou Jing who was sitting at the seat in the Prince of Pingxi's Mansion with a smile.

The corners of her lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm as she spoke slowly, "I'm just in a hurry and need to go to the toilet. Your Highness the Third Prince and Prince Pingxi, what are you all so excited about? Could it be... you want to come too?"

When everyone in Baohua Palace heard this, their lips twitched. Faced with this unexpected princess of Laifeng Kingdom, Gongyang Jiezhen was stunned for a moment.

She thought to herself: In this situation, shouldn't I confront the King of Pingxi head-on, and then take the opportunity to show that I am fulfilling my duties to the State of Laifeng and that I am wholeheartedly working for the welfare of the people?

However... However, that woman actually, actually said such... such vulgar words! She said she wanted to... wanted to...

Gongyang Jiezhen's eyes opened wide, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and goose bumps appeared all over her body. She really couldn't say that word out loud. Even if she just thought about it in her heart, she found it unbearable to hear!

Xiahou Jing was also surprised that Nalan Qingcheng would say such vulgar words in public. She opened and closed her mouth, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

At this moment, Qin Zhenyi, the uncle of the king, suddenly stood up from his seat in the Zhaoyang Kingdom delegation and said righteously, "Rude! Vulgar! Simply unbearable to hear!"

Qin Zhenyi's voice, filled with anger and rebuke, echoed throughout the banquet hall. "Princess Laifeng, how dare you utter such disrespectful words on such a solemn occasion! Your behavior is truly unbecoming!"

As Qin Zhenyi finished speaking, the atmosphere at the banquet suddenly grew tense, with everyone's attention focused on the two protagonists like a spotlight. Some looked surprised, as if taken aback by the princess's words; others were dissatisfied with Qin Zhenyi's overreaction, feeling that he was being too serious.

In this awkward atmosphere, the envoys from Zhaoyang Kingdom stood up one after another, trying to ease the tension. However, Qin Zhenyi remained unmoved, firmly believing that the words of the Laifeng Kingdom princess had seriously damaged the diplomatic image between the two countries.

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