Because the banquet was already lively, people came and went in groups of three or four.
Prime Minister Yan also took his beloved daughter Shuyao with him to socialize everywhere.
So her return did not attract many people's attention.
After a while, Xu Jinghuai also returned to his seat.
This time, Xu Jinghuai's expression was no longer as cold as before, making people afraid to approach him.
A little relief.
This made all the young men and women present eager to make a move.
Although the Emperor has verbally arranged a marriage for the Second Prince, it doesn't mean they have no chance!
Isn't this arranged marriage to the despised and most vicious legitimate daughter of Tianze, Yan Yunshu!
So Yan Xiaoxiao, the jewel in the crown of the Minister of Revenue of Tianze State, held the wine pot in one hand and the wine glass in the other.
He went over first, and all the princes and their wives watched with bated breath.
"Your Highness, Prince Huai, I am Yan Xiaoxiao, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue. I am deeply honored to see Your Highness in person today. May I offer you a toast..."
Xu Jinghuai didn't look at her, but just cast his frosty eyes on Yan Yunshu.
Then it fell on Yan Xiaoxiao's wine jug, "Yes."
Yan Xiaoxiao was ecstatic and drank the whole glass of wine in one gulp.
Xu Jinghuai also picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing this, Yan Xiaoxiao poured another glass and said, "Your Highness Prince Huai, I offer you another toast!"
"One cup will do."
Yan Xiaoxiao was stunned. Was she being rejected?
As the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue, she had never been rejected.
But the person in front of him is not an ordinary person. He is the murderous and untouchable King Huai.
Thinking of this, Yan Xiaoxiao finally came to her senses.
She bowed and hurried back to her seat.
Because Yan Xiaoxiao had demonstrated it before, and I didn't know the specific situation.
All the princes and their wives bravely stood up and came to the seat of His Royal Highness Prince Huai.
They clamored for a toast, but Xu Jinghuai simply refused them one by one.
"No."
The eldest prince Xu Jingye narrowed his eyes and teased Xu Jinghuai.
"Brother, don't you never drink with women? Why did you agree just now? Could it be that you have taken a fancy to Yan Xiaoxiao?"
Xu Jinghuai replied coldly, "You have to give the Shangshu face."
"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for a few months, my brother has actually started to study the ways of the world."
Xu Jingye felt a little uneasy. Could it be that Xu Jinghuai's evil ambitions had finally been revealed?
Xu Jinghuai did not answer yes or no.
“No need to study, I already understand.”
In order to hide his uneasiness, Xu Jingye continued to tease him.
"My younger brother is becoming more and more popular now, with both men and women! Even I, his older brother, feel ashamed of myself."
Xu Jinghuai didn't respond, but only asked, "Why did Yunshu refuse the marriage today? Didn't she insist on marrying you?"
Xu Jingye spread his hands, looking helpless.
"Honestly, I don't know! She was so clingy to me yesterday, sending me tons of love letters, but today she suddenly became a different person. I don't know what I did to offend her."
"Where's Yan Shuyao?"
"Oh, oh, oh, how could I like her? Yao'er is Yun Shu's half-sister."
"Brother, I didn't ask you if you like her!"
"you!"
Xu Jingye was really annoyed with Yan Yunshu, the girl opposite him with ugly makeup.
What's even more annoying is his half-brother, Xu Jinghuai, who has eight hundred thoughts and has the same father as him but different mothers.
Xu Jinghuai snorted coldly and tapped the table lightly with his strong fingers.
Then he continued to ask, "Does the emperor like Yan Yunshu?"
Xu Jingye replied impatiently, "Of course I like it!" I can't tell you even if I don't like it!
Xu Jinghuai frowned slightly, his eyes like a bottomless cold pool.
"In that case, when the emperor arranged for the marriage between me and Yun Shu, my brother should have stepped in to stop it!"
"This happened suddenly, and I was confused too."
"Oh, now that Yan Yunshu has been assigned to my younger brother, doesn't my younger brother have any thoughts?"
The eldest prince chuckled, and then his face looked relaxed.
"Don't worry, brother knows that you and that damn girl have been at odds since you were little. Your marriage won't be successful because one day, she will definitely kneel down and cry and beg me to marry her."
"What does this mean, my royal brother?"
"It's perfectly normal for a girl to want to gain more of my attention and sympathy. I just beckoned her with my finger and she came back."
"Heh... My Royal Brother is so confident, it seems like he has it all figured out!"
Xu Jinghuai stood up and said, "Then my royal brother won't go to my father to refuse the marriage."
"Hey! No, no, listen to me, brother, you also need to..."
Seeing Xu Jinghuai striding towards the palace gate without mercy.
Xu Jingye really wanted to slap him to death and also slap his own mouth to death.
Near the palace gate, Prime Minister Yan happened to be there with Yan Shuyao for a social event.
Yan Shuyao, dressed in a light green dress and with a graceful figure, attracted the attention of countless young men. Her eyes were full of affection, and her confidence was doubled when she saw Xu Jinghuai striding towards her.
Unable to hold back his resentment at having failed to conquer him all those years, he pretended to casually block Xu Jinghuai's way.
"Brother Jinghuai, I'm Yan Shuyao, Yao'er, do you still remember me?"
She looked at Xu Jinghuai infatuatedly, releasing almost all the charm of her life, and was extremely charming, naive and lovely.
With a pair of big eyes, full of tenderness, she slowly saluted Xu Jinghuai, and every movement was done to perfection.
Xu Jinghuai's brows were as cold as ice. "Who are you? How dare you block my way?"
As he spoke, the murderous intent in his eyes was obvious.
Yan Shuyao was shocked. She trembled all over and quickly stepped aside.
Xu Jinghuai walked around her and went to the palace gate.
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