Bei Yiqian saw that General He of the Chisha Empire was interested in him, so he sat directly on He Huiyuan's lap, gently biting the crescent-shaped rim of the wine glass with his teeth, and brought the glass to He Huiyuan's mouth with his lips. Although he would rather be the man of the Princess, the Princess looked down on him. As a second choice, being General He's man would be considered a protected person for the rest of his life.
He was just a weak and helpless man. He was not as strong-willed as his tenth brother Bei Yiqing, who would refuse to dance for the Crown Princess of the Chisha Empire even at the risk of death.
Bei Yiqian would not think about the shame of his family and country. He just wanted to survive and rely on a powerful woman to survive, even if the other party was a general of the enemy country.
More than a decade ago, he was the high and mighty prince of the Beilin Empire, but overnight he became a stray dog. Bei Yiqian really wanted to cry out loud, but he could only put on the brightest smile and serve the general well.
Now, in front of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess and the Regent of the Beilin Empire, He Huiyuan had originally wanted to restrain herself, but the Eighth Prince's warm breath had already blew on her face. She felt herself heating up from head to toe, casually pushing aside the crescent-shaped wine glass that was in the way and directly kissing Bei Yiqian's lips and teeth.
Bei Yibai knew that his eighth brother would sacrifice his dignity for survival, but he never imagined that Bei Yiqian would be so open-minded. Kissing a strange woman in public in the hall was something he would never have imagined in his homeland.
Over there, Bei Yiqian and He Huiyuan kissed even more passionately, their every movement stimulating Bei Yibai's brain. It also reminded him that he was no longer the noble prince, but a servant who needed to be served.
Just as Bei Yibai was thinking about what position would make him sit more naturally in Ling Shumo's arms, he heard the voice of the Crown Princess of the Chisha Empire in front of him say calmly, "Since General He likes beauties so much, then I will give you this one as well. These two brothers are a perfect pair, and serving you together will be a different experience, right?"
He Huiyuan was overjoyed and quickly stood up and toasted Ling Shumo three glasses of wine in succession.
Seeing Bei Yibai standing there motionless, Ling Shumo gently pushed him and said, "Why don't you hurry over to General He?"
Although Bei Yibai's brain was a little stuck, he still subconsciously followed Ling Shumo's order and walked towards He Huiyuan's seat.
Ling Shumo's brows flickered with satisfaction. Some people in this world admire wealth, some admire power, and some admire beauty. General He, for example, was a man obsessed with beauty. He Huiyuan had clearly been captivated by the two princes of the Beilin Empire, so she decided to give the Eleventh Prince to this great hero, He Huiyuan.
Bei Yibai wanted to pour wine for He Huiyuan, but Bei Yiqian cleverly blocked his hand.
Bei Yibai had no choice but to change to another direction. Bei Yiqian saw his movement and once again turned sideways to cover him tightly.
At this time, the Adam's apple strap on Bei Yiqian's neck somehow wrapped around He Huiyuan's wrist.
So, He Huiyuan didn't bother to look at Bei Yibai anymore. She was fully focused on untying the ribbon in her hand. As the two of them were pulling each other, they kissed each other again.
He Huiyuan could no longer bear such teasing. She stood up suddenly. She originally wanted to bow and say goodbye to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess and the Regent respectively, but in a moment of haste, she forgot about the Adam's apple tie that was attracting people's attention, and Bei Yiqian fell directly into her arms.
Finally, He Huiyuan, with blushing cheeks, carried Bei Yiqian away from the banquet table.
The Regent, upon seeing this scene, couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "I didn't expect your country's General He to be so innocent. It doesn't seem like she's won the heart of a beautiful woman, but rather like she's been teased by a man."
Ling Shumo felt like laughing for a moment. Bei Yiqian's little tricks were actually quite crude, but He Huiyuan clearly fell for them.
Those two had gone to a deserted area outside and were fighting for three hundred rounds. Bei Yibai looked at the empty chair in front of him. Just now, he had rushed to pour wine for the princess before Bei Yiqian, but now it was his turn to be at a loss. But no one had come to his rescue, as Ling Shumo had done for Bei Yiqian, to alleviate his current embarrassment.
The banquet is over.
Ling Shumo returned to his military tent.
Shi Qi found Ling Shumo, holding a bluish-brown bronze medallion. Before Shi Qi could speak, Ling Shumo had already guessed who was looking for her, and her tone was filled with anxiety. "Did something happen?"
Shi Qi shook his head. "It shouldn't be a big deal. It's just that Master Pei can't stand the bitter cold life in this frontier. From what I see, he's probably here to complain to Your Highness."
The Master Pei that Shi Qi was referring to was Pei Jiuyan, Pei Jiusheng's half-brother. Because of the Tianxian Baigu Powder incident, the Pei family was confiscated and exiled by the emperor to the northernmost Black Water City.
Ling Shumo promised Pei Jiusheng at that time that she would take good care of his father Wei and younger brother Pei Jiuyan.
Although the two could no longer return to the capital to live a life of wealth and glory, they were able to settle down in Blackwater City, which was much better than the life of ordinary people.
Shi Qi asked tentatively, "How about I send Master Pei away now?"
Ling Shumo shook her head decisively. Whenever she thought of her late husband, Pei Jiusheng, her expression softened, unlike the cold and indifferent manner she had shown towards Bei Yibai in the hall. They seemed like two different people. "Bring him to my tent. I will do my best to satisfy any request he makes. It's normal for a pampered young man like him, raised in seclusion, to suddenly find himself in a harsh and cold place like Blackwater City and not be able to bear it."
Shi Qi pushed the door open and walked out.
Soon, she walked in with a handsome young man in ordinary cloth. Pei Jiuyan looked up and saw the elegantly dressed Princess, and tears almost flowed down his face. God knew how unbearable it must be for a young man like him, a nobleman who had never touched a woman, to come here and face the daily necessities of life.
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