Ming Beiya led Mo Shisheng by the hand to his seat. Mo Shisheng frowned slightly. The seat Ming Beiya was sitting in was at the same height as Qi Jingling's, so she couldn't sit there.
Mo Shisheng moved her wrist, trying to pull her hand back. "I'll find a seat myself."
"Stay with me."
Noticing her movement, Ming Beiya increased the force of his blows, his attitude leaving no room for refusal.
Mo Shisheng shook her head. "Ming Beiya, don't be ridiculous. You are the Imperial Advisor, and I am just a lady from the Shangguan family."
Ming Beiya ignored him and held onto Mo Shisheng's soft hand, refusing to let go.
Left with no other choice, Mo Shisheng could only sigh softly and say, "I'll keep you company tonight, okay?"
Seeing Mo Shisheng's resolute attitude, Ming Beiya had no choice but to let go of his hand.
A slight smile played on her lips. She knew that her husband had a bad temper, but he had compromised entirely for her.
Feeling a bit happier, Mo Shisheng scratched Ming Beiya's palm, then gently withdrew her hand, turned around and walked down the stairs, looking for her place.
Upon discovering that Jiang Ge and Jiang Yao were standing in a secluded corner, Mo Shisheng walked over and sat down.
Jiang Yao hurriedly squatted down to pour Mo Shisheng a glass of wine, muttering in a low voice, "Sister, I thought you were really going to sit up there with the Imperial Advisor. You have no idea how those other women were looking at you as if they were tearing you to pieces!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Shisheng chuckled softly, her fair hand toying with the wine glass, as she was wearing a mask and it was inconvenient for her to drink.
"Let them watch if they want, there's no need to worry about it."
"But aren't you afraid they'll target you?" Jiang Yao pouted, her tone carrying a slight complaint.
What has your sister ever been afraid of?
A faint smile appeared on Mo Shisheng's lips, but she said nothing more.
Jiang Yao obediently stood behind Jiang Ge, quietly waiting for the banquet to begin.
People arrived one after another, and soon all the empty seats were filled, except for the seat next to Mo Shisheng, which remained empty, allowing her to relax.
She sat there in a warm yellow dress, gently toying with a wine glass. Although she hadn't been drinking, her captivating peach blossom eyes exuded a seductive charm that made one feel intoxicated with just a glance.
As night slowly fell, Qi Jingling and Nan Jingxun, both dressed in bright yellow dragon and phoenix robes, walked slowly in, followed by a group of maids and guards.
As everyone stood up and packed their bags, Mo Shisheng remained lazily seated. Qi Jingling seemed to be in a very good mood. He smiled and said, "Today is the Empress's birthday, and also the day when guests from other countries come to visit our Qi Kingdom. It's a good day!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the four princes and Shangguan Xuan walked slowly forward, accompanied by two handsome men.
Mo Shisheng frowned slightly. One of them was someone she knew, the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom, Nan Xiao. She hadn't seen the other one before, but the man exuded an extraordinary aura, suggesting he was also of noble status.
Given this scene, it would be disrespectful for Mo Shisheng not to stand up. She casually got up, and while everyone bowed in greeting, her gaze gently swept towards Ming Beiya, who was sitting in the high seat.
The man sat there leisurely, completely unconcerned about what was happening at the banquet. However, at this moment, as if sensing Mo Shisheng's gaze, he gently lifted his eyelids, his dark eyes sparkling.
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