Seemingly sensing the Fourteenth Princess's gaze, Wu Jianfeng glanced back at An Yunyi while holding his sword and nodded to her.
He had prepared everything long ago, tonight…
He will absolutely make that girl lose everything, just like he did a few months ago, leaving her with nothing!
He had served His Majesty for many years and was well aware of his clear-cut nature in rewarding and punishing, and what this man could not tolerate most was betrayal.
Those who are loyal to him but betray him will face a fate more cruel than the eighteen kinds of torture.
"Yes...it was my impatience." Duan Yufei looked a little embarrassed, and his expression was noticed by all the officials.
Everyone sighed... the Fourteenth Princess's charm is truly amazing! Look how she's captivated the prince of Huiying Kingdom.
But the more they acted this way, the more comfortable they felt.
At that moment, Duan Yufei lowered his head slightly, a fleeting, almost imperceptible, mockery flashing in his eyes.
If it weren't for the circumstances, do you think he would really marry the Fourteenth Princess?
While feigning deep affection as he gazed at An Yunyi in the distance, Duan Yufei remained perfectly calm. He had seen plenty of women more beautiful than An Yunyi; it was impossible for her to seduce him with her beauty.
Such intense gazes are hard to ignore. An Yunyi turned her head away, pretending to talk to her elder sister next to her, deliberately avoiding the other's gaze, leaving Duan Yufei with only a side profile.
"Interesting, interesting." Xi Xizhi picked up the pear, took a big bite, and didn't miss the various interesting expressions on An Yunyi and Duan Yufei's faces.
“You certainly know how to have fun, treating their scheme as a mere performance.” An Honghan instructed Lin En to fetch another wine glass and pour him a drink.
His gaze fell on Xi Xizhi's lovely face, and although his tone was cold, it carried a hint of doting affection, making people fall deeply in love with him.
"Really?" Xi Xizhi snorted twice.
An Honghan didn't answer, but helplessly picked up his wine and took a sip.
Many ministers could no longer contain themselves and wanted to step forward to consult An Honghan and discuss An Yunyi's marriage with him.
Seeing several ministers already walking towards him, An Honghan frowned, seemingly unwelcoming. "Ministers, do not rush to answer my questions. Regarding the Fourteenth Princess's marriage, you all have ample time to think it through. Tell me your answer after the banquet ends."
These words caused the ministers to stop in their tracks.
Xi Xizhi smiled slyly, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"
An Honghan turned to look at her, raised an eyebrow, and pretended not to understand, asking, "What do you mean by 'intentional'?"
Xi Xizhi took another bite of the pear, winked at the ministers who were returning with gloomy faces, and said to An Honghan, "You said that just now on purpose for them to hear, and at the same time, you were also teasing Duan Yufei, deliberately making him wait."
“You’ve become smarter.” An Honghan picked up a strand of silver hair from beside the child’s ear. The silver hair shimmered under the light, making Xi Xizhi look like a little fairy who had descended to earth.
Xi Xizhi was right; An Honghan did it on purpose to test Duan Yufei's patience.
The saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle."
Although Fengze Kingdom and Huiying Kingdom are currently at peace, no one can predict what will happen in the future, so it is very necessary to understand Duan Yufei's character and conduct.
Duan Yufei did not disappoint. He appeared anxious, but he never urged them to hurry. He sat quietly below, chatting with the ministers from time to time.
In many people's minds, this marriage was a done deal, so even though His Majesty had not yet made the announcement, many ministers had already surrounded Duan Yufei, trying to get close to him and offering their congratulations.
This scene did not escape An Honghan's eyes, but he chose to ignore it and did not disturb it.
In the center of the hall, more than a dozen dancers swayed their slender waists, displaying their alluring dance moves. Every movement captivated the hearts of the audience, and many ministers' eyes were drawn to them.
While sizing up Xi Xizhi, Wu Jianfeng pondered the plan he had previously discussed with An Yunyi, wondering when to make his move.
The only problem is, how can he get Xi Xizhi away from His Majesty so that he will have an opportunity to make his move...?
But... how to get Xi Xizhi out of the way is a difficult problem.
Wu Jianfeng stared at Xi Xizhi with a worried expression.
An Yunyi wasn't stupid either. Seeing Wu Jianfeng's helpless and distressed face, she immediately understood his predicament.
For the sake of her happiness in the future, An Yunyi had no choice but to cooperate with him, even if she disapproved of Wu Jianfeng's character and conduct. But this was the only path she could take.
She ordered the maid beside her to fill two cups with wine, then winked at Wu Jianfeng, telling him that she would hold off her brother, and that it was up to him to figure out how to lure Xi Xizhi away.
When the palace maids around saw An Yunyi pick up her wine cup, they all quickly stood up.
"Is the Fourteenth Princess going to toast her Imperial Brother with fine wine?" Many princesses swarmed around An Yunyi.
How could An Yunyi not know what they were thinking? After all, she had also been out of favor before, and at that time, she tried every means to see her brother, hoping to get his eyes on her for a little longer.
With a smile on her lips, An Yunyi asked, "Do you all want to come along too?" Glancing at the princesses around her, she thought to herself that perhaps she could rely on these people to help her stall her brother.
“Then let’s go together.” An Yunyi lowered her head, feigning melancholy, her voice choked with emotion, “Perhaps… I won’t have the chance to toast my brother again in the future.”
Her words immediately startled the other princesses, who then realized, "You may not have a chance, but they do!"
As long as the Fourteenth Princess marries into another country, their chances of gaining the Emperor's favor will greatly increase.
Therefore, during this period, every princess tried her best to use An Yunyi as a stepping stone to meet her brother, hoping to gain his favor.
With her head down, An Yunyi couldn't help but smile sarcastically. She remembered the faces of these princesses. If they wanted to climb over her to the top, they'd better see if they had the guts!
Xi Xizhi stuffed food into her mouth with all her might. When it came to the banquet, the only thing that could satisfy Xi Xizhi was this table of food.
From the moment she stepped into the Liuyun Palace, Xi Xizhi's little mouth was never idle, sometimes stuffing a grape into her mouth, sometimes taking a bite of a chicken leg.
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