The guests were talking and chatting, and outside the hall, the eunuch's gentle voice was heard:

"The Emperor has arrived! The Crown Prince has arrived—"

Everyone immediately stopped talking and stood up. Qin Ye also looked in the direction of everyone's gaze.

The red carpet extended all the way to the outside of the hall. At the outermost side, a bright yellow figure came with his hands behind his back. The emperor was about forty years old, his hair was combed meticulously, his clothes were not wrinkled at all. He raised his head slightly and looked straight ahead, with an innate dignity about him.

Following beside him was a young man in his twenties.

He was wearing a brown dragon robe, which made him look noble and ostentatious.

He is the current crown prince, the emperor's eldest son - Zong Zhengyu.

Under the gaze of everyone, the emperor and the prince entered the hall, walked to the highest seat, and everyone saluted.

The ceremony is over.

Take a seat.

The emperor spoke first: "Two months ago, the Xiongnu invaded the border areas frequently, and the people in the border areas were living in misery and had no peace. After Prince Chen sent troops, it took only more than a month to pacify the Xiongnu and surround the people, solving a major worry for me."

He raised his hands and said in a steady and exciting voice:

"All the men in Dongling are like Prince Chen, who are brave, resourceful, responsible, and willing to share the country's worries!"

All the civil and military officials raised their hands, facing the black-robed man sitting high up in the chair, and said in unison:

"King Chen's character is our role model!"

King Chen, who was named, simply glanced at everyone indifferently, picked up the white jade porcelain cup on the table, nodded in response, and then put it back on the table.

Qin Ye, who was standing next to him, saw this and sneered:

Show off!

Zong Zhengchen: “…”

The prince held the cup and said, "Seventh brother has won another beautiful victory and returned triumphantly. As his elder brother, I feel a little ashamed of myself. Hahaha!"

He smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes, and the words he said had a deeper meaning.

As the crown prince, the future heir to the throne, when his brother's brilliance overshadows him, this person, even if he is his own brother, is his enemy.

This is the royal family.

Zong Zhengchen held the cup and said, "Brother, I think highly of you."

He was a man of few words, and after he finished speaking, he didn't say anything more.

"I heard that your seventh brother was seriously injured in this battle and has not recovered yet?" The prince asked with concern, "I have a highly skilled doctor in my palace. After the celebration banquet, I will ask him to come to your house and check you out."

The man's eyes darkened.

In front of all the civil and military officials, he openly placed people in his Chenwang Mansion...

Once this thing is inserted, it is not so easy to remove.

"No need!" A female voice suddenly interrupted, "Prince Chen is as healthy as a dog. He can run ten miles in one breath. This kind of poison is no problem for him."

You bastard, I'm trying to help you out. If you have any conscience, give me a letter of divorce.

As soon as Qin Ye opened his mouth, everyone looked over.

When they saw her, they were all silent...

The prince was silent for a moment, then smiled: "Hearing what Princess Chen said, it seems that you two have a good relationship?"

The laughter at this time came from the heart, but it was mixed with sarcasm and gloating.

Looking at the entire Dongling, who doesn't know the reputation of King Chen? Asking King Chen to marry the fourth daughter of the Qin family is a humiliation to King Chen.

He brought the matter out into the open and openly humiliated King Chen in front of everyone.

Qin Ye could understand the hidden meaning of the prince's words and narrowed her eyes. She had lived two lifetimes, and it was not yet time for a stupid ancient person to point fingers at her.

She opened her mouth and replied:

"If my relationship wasn't good, would I be able to come to the banquet? Look, the dress I'm wearing was picked out for me by His Royal Highness Prince Chen himself."

King Chen: “…”

Stop slandering this king!

This bright red and green dress, the heavily made-up, the sausage-like red lips... How could my taste be so bad!