Chapter 117 Love Triangle Appears

What he presented was a crystal clear and delicate long-necked bottle. When the red cloth covering it was lifted, a rich and refreshing aroma spread throughout the hall. Everyone squinted their eyes as if intoxicated when they smelled the aroma.

"Source Lu."

Qi Rong couldn't help but raise an eyebrow when he smelled the aura emanating from the long, narrow-necked bottle. Bai Xiaoxiao cast a curious glance at him, and he explained, "The essence of natural spiritual energy condenses, and only after repeated tempering can a little source dew be obtained. For cultivators, it can replenish their spiritual essence, and for mortals, it can prolong their lifespan."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for the high-placed Emperor Bai Sheng to hear. When Emperor Bai Sheng heard the words "extend life," his eyes suddenly lit up, and he tightened his grip on Queen Bai's hand, his gaze fixed on the flask.

The dignitaries were also talking about it.

Que Tiancheng listened to their conversation, a slight smile on his lips as he clasped his hands together and bowed to the high-ranking Emperor Bai Sheng. "Your Majesty, this is the source dew that I have painstakingly obtained. I've heard it can prolong life and cure all ailments. I'm here to present it to the Empress."

"My dear, you are thoughtful."

Emperor Bai Sheng answered, his expression showing both joy and seriousness.

He didn't believe that the old fox from the Que family would directly offer such a good thing.

As expected, Que Tiancheng chuckled and continued, "Your Majesty, thank you for your compliment. This is but a small token of my humble appreciation, presented to the Empress, wishing her good health. It is also... one of the betrothal gifts I am offering to Her Royal Highness the Princess on my son's behalf."

The word "bride price" caused an uproar among the people.

Qi Rong's hand holding the bronze high-horned cup suddenly paused, and a cold light flashed in his clear eyes. He looked at Que Tiancheng, and the smile on Que Tiancheng's face unconsciously faded a little.

Even the civil and military officials who were planning to watch the fun could not help but restrain their expressions. They heard that an immortal would be coming to the banquet, and they did not want to bring bad luck upon themselves.

Emperor Bai Sheng and Queen Bai also noticed the cold and weird atmosphere.

Qi Rong might not be aware of Bai Xiaoxiao's specialness, but they, the bystanders, have seen it all. This matter... is a bit difficult to deal with now...

Bai Xiaoxiao didn't notice the unusual atmosphere, but she was equally shocked.

[What the hell, what did that old man just say? What's the point of betrothing? Who is Li, and why would you want to have an affair with it?]

Qi Rong's breath became lighter, and he even couldn't help but chuckle.

Insider: It’s over, the master is mad with anger.

Bai Jinsong: What’s wrong with them?

Que Tiancheng took a deep breath and waved his hand.

Que Tianwen, who had been drinking in silence, paused for a moment, then put down the wine glass and stood beside his father. He saluted Emperor Bai Sheng, but his eyes flashed with coldness as he glanced at Qi Rong.

"His Majesty."

Que Tiancheng continued, "Tianwen and Her Royal Highness the Princess have been childhood sweethearts, growing up together like two innocent children, and deeply in love with each other. On this auspicious day, why not arrange the marriages for the two children and choose an auspicious date so that they can soon be married?"

"What do you think, Princess?"

[You really are good at choosing people.]

Feeling all the gazes focused on her, Bai Xiaoxiao gently pulled the corner of her mouth to look shy, but the corner of her mouth pulled on all the muscles on her face, and with the slightest movement, her eyelids and cheeks trembled.

She was sure she looked very strange now.

Just take a look at those civil and military officials who look like they have been constipated for three days and you will know.

"I……"

Bai Xiaoxiao mobilized her not-so-flexible brain, thinking about her dark crawling performance and the monkey revealing its true form, leaping, beating its chest and screaming. Could they understand the 'happiness' that she couldn't express?

"Did the Prime Minister ask the wrong person?"

Qi Rong held Bai Xiaoxiao's hand, his eyes falling on Que Tiancheng: "You only asked Her Highness the Princess if she felt anything, so why don't you ask Master Que what he thinks?"

Que Tiancheng smiled confidently: "I understand my son and know what he is thinking."

Qi Rong also smiled: "Did you ask?"

Many eyes were once again focused on Que Tianwen.

Que Tianwen frowned slightly and said hesitantly: "I..."

"I don't agree!"

At one of the banquet tables, a woman in a pale pink gauze dress shouted with a pale face. The accompanying waiter, seemingly unprepared for his mistress's sudden words, also paled and reached out to tug at her sleeve, but the woman ignored him.

"Que Le?"

Bai Xiaoxiao recognized her. It was the princess of the small country who had previously made things difficult for her and Qingli. She didn't expect that she would come too.

When the queen of a great country holds a wedding banquet, small countries from all over the country will naturally send gifts.

Some were envoys, and some were kings and nobles who came in person.

The same was true for Que Le. She wanted to take advantage of Queen Bai's birthday to come to Yue Country to see her sweetheart, but unexpectedly she also saw Bai Xiaoxiao. She seldom came to Yue Country before, and usually went to countries smaller than her own country to play. Her father said that it was safe. This was her first time to come to Yue Country, and it was even the first time she knew that Bai Xiaoxiao was the princess of Yue Country.

She didn't want to show up at first, and just wanted to wait until the banquet was over to go find Que Tianwen.

But someone asked Que Tianwen to marry her,

How can that be possible...

Brother Que can only be hers!

"Who are you……"

Emperor Bai Sheng, who was in a high position, did not expect someone to suddenly cause trouble, and his brows unconsciously frowned.

"My...my daughter's name is Que Le."

Que Le knelt down and answered.

Bai Xiaoxiao glanced at Qi Rong silently. She found that Qi Rong's low mood had eased a lot since Que Le appeared. She was even in the mood to peel a lychee for her.

Emperor Bai Sheng listened to Que Le's answer and compared it with the information list of various countries in his mind. In an instant, he knew who she was, who her father was, and where her home was.

This matter became much easier immediately.

He asked, "You just said you disagreed, why?"

Que Le glanced at Que Tianwen and said, "I am answering the Immortal Master's question on behalf of Master Que, but Master Que disagrees!"

Emperor Bai Sheng's eyes darkened. "How do you know that Master Que disagrees?"

Que Le said, "Because Master Que once swore to me that he would marry me and no one else!"

Like a thunderclap.

Bai Xiaoxiao ate lychees with a gulp.

[Okay, lively, keep going!]

Qi Rong smiled helplessly.

"nonsense!"

Que Tiancheng was the first to roar: "My son has never even seen you, how can you talk about marrying a wife?"

"We have seen it before..."

Que Le looked at Que Tianwen as if asking for help, but Que Tianwen said nothing and just stared at her coldly. Que Le's anxious look suddenly became as gloomy as a fire that had been extinguished.

Bai Xiaoxiao could see that Que Tianwen was sending a message to Que Le.

But what he said is unknown.

Que Tiancheng scoffed disdainfully, "I wonder where this little girl from a small country dares to speak so arrogantly. Your Majesty, you don't need to listen to her nonsense. She must be trying to climb up the social ladder. My son only has the princess in his heart. If you don't believe me, you can ask the princess."