Chapter 256 Forced relationships are never sweet
Before long, Tao Xi came out dressed up, with a small star diamond pasted on each corner of her eyes, making her even more exquisite.
Once outside, she happily clung to Sang Qing's side again.
Duchess Carly also changed into an elegant high-slit cheongsam, with a white fox fur shawl, white gloves, and a matching ruby gold chain on her chest, still exuding charm.
At Sang Qing's request, they did not reveal that she could treat shattered mental seas, but they treated her as an honored guest, which Sang Qing could not refuse.
When she appeared with Tao Xi by her hand, everyone's eyes were drawn to her.
In a corner of the banquet hall, Lei Jinfeng, who could only attend the banquet because of Count Ster, stared blankly at Sang Qing on the stage.
Whenever Sang Qing appeared, his gaze would involuntarily be drawn to her, and the emptiness in his heart would become more and more obvious.
Surrounded by a noisy crowd, the words of belittling and disdain for Sang Qing that I used to hear often have long since turned into sighs and praises.
The girl remained indifferent, a faint smile playing on her lips, exuding an aloof and detached air, like snow-capped pines on a mountain peak. What others said was of no importance to her; she was the same way when I saw her on the Duke of Huainan's cruise ship last time.
He used to enjoy such lively and bustling occasions, and naturally he also liked Joey, who was always the center of attention and praised by everyone. Joey would always respond shyly and humbly, which would then attract more compliments. He thought Joey probably enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention.
He discovered that Sang Qing was different from Qiao Luoyi. Sang Qing didn't need praise or flattery from others; she shone brightly just by standing there.
She is now a distinguished S-class healer with considerable influence in the military. She can even force the First District to concede the right to independently manage the asylum, granted by the Queen herself, and possess a fiefdom that even marquises may not have.
She was no longer the unwelcome eldest daughter of the Qiao family, brought back from outside by the Marquis of Ruian's mansion.
No longer the one compared to Joe Roy, the one people call vicious, vulgar, stupid, and selfish, but the one who is admired and respected.
Even her beautiful face became more radiant and captivating. Her hair no longer imitated Qiao Luoyi's long, straight black hair; instead, it was light blue with slightly curled ends, elegantly tied behind her head, with a few strands falling by her ears, revealing delicate and charming purple grape earrings.
She wore a simple light blue fitted long dress with a moon-white silk shawl over it. It wasn't so grand and gorgeous as to steal the spotlight from Duke Carly, but it was so beautiful that it was captivating.
On stage, Sang Qing noticed an overly sharp gaze. She raised her eyes slightly and looked in that direction, only to meet Qiao Luoyi's resentful eyes.
With just one glance, Sang Qing calmly withdrew her gaze, completely ignoring Lei Jinfeng beside her.
However, for Joroy, being ignored was the greatest humiliation, like a knife stabbing her heart.
What makes her so special?!
She thought about how she had just finally found the young master of the Duke of Milan, but before she could even exchange a few words with him, he abandoned her to go find Sang Qing.
It was the same before; when I went on a blind date with her, I kept asking her questions about Sang Qing.
Joey clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh, and the jealousy in her eyes twisted her face.
She hates it!
After Sang Qing accompanied Tao Xi through the process, the little girl reluctantly let go of her hand and was taken away by Duchess Carly.
Although Sang Qing was not the main character today, with such high treatment from Duke Carly, coupled with Sang Qing's already enviable status and position, he naturally became another hot topic of discussion at the banquet.
As a result, Shi Ying also became a subject of much discussion.
As the commander, Duke Carly was also present at the banquet today, along with many important figures from the military and political departments. Shi Ying was frequently nominated at important military commendation meetings, and many people had seen or knew him to some extent.
Sang Qing also met many acquaintances in the army, but they weren't very familiar with each other, and they only exchanged a few polite words.
Looking at the imposing figure of Shi Ying in the crowd, Lu Xuan sighed, "I really envy Miss Sang Qing's husband. He has made another great contribution this time. Miss Sang Qing gave him a boost. It won't be long before he is promoted to major general."
A friend who was unaware of the situation asked in confusion, "Doesn't that mean Colonel Shi's achievements today are all thanks to Miss Sang Qing?"
"You can't say that. His own abilities are one part, but Miss Sang Qing's help to his career is another." Qi Yanhao rolled his eyes at him. "Do you think you can make anything work?"
Qi Yanhao is also from the Third District. Although the relationship between the North and South is not very harmonious, he has to admit Shi Ying's strength. Otherwise, their leader would not have gone crazy writing a reflection report because of the huge gap between the North and South.
“I’ve also heard from the brothers in the military that Colonel Shi is always at the forefront when he goes on missions, and he always achieves a very high success rate when leading a team on his own,” another orc working in the military echoed.
After Sang Qing left, the people who had been surrounding her didn't disperse for a while, and they started talking about it. Many passersby who were watching the show became interested and joined in.
"I heard that before Colonel Shi became Miss Sang Qing's beast husband, he was a degenerated beastman in the internment camp. He was rescued by Miss Sang Qing. Things are really different now."
"Actually, Colonel Shi was already quite outstanding before he entered the containment facility. He had completed many difficult missions. Few people could do what a 24-year-old major could do, but he was still a little inferior to the Marshal."
"You can't compare them like that. After all, their bloodlines and backgrounds are different. For a commoner to reach the level of a colonel was already a great achievement."
"As the saying goes, marrying a good wife is really important."
"If becoming a degenerate beastman could lead to such a wonderful wife, I would gladly do it."
"Then you might as well pray that a shooting star falls on your ancestral grave."
"Exactly, if becoming a degenerate beastman is the condition for finding a wife, then what about the beastmen in the internment camp? Are they the 99.999% you cut down with your star-level skills?"
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Having finally managed to escape, and seeing that Shi Ying could handle things on her own, Sang Qing went to the second floor where Jun Xinyue was.
She encountered Renault and Jun Chenli along the way, who invited her to sit for a while, but she politely declined both invitations.
As a princess, Jun Xinyue's seat was much quieter, and few people came to disturb her.
The others who had been talking to Jun Xinyue had all gone off to socialize, leaving her alone comfortably with her legs crossed.
Seeing her approach, she raised a fox-like eyebrow and teased in a charmingly coquettish tone, "So many males are chasing after you, it's truly enviable."
Sang Qing glanced at her. "I'll give it all to you. Do you want it or not?"
Sang Qing glanced at the table, which was covered in wine, and beckoned to the waiter to bring her a glass of juice.
Ignoring Jun Xinyue's disdainful look, she continued, "You are a princess, the only heir to the throne. What kind of male can't you have?"
"That's different. I don't like forced relationships. I prefer men who are clean in body and mind, preferably willing to fall at my feet. I don't want men who have someone else in their hearts."
Jun Xinyue took a small sip of wine. "Forced relationships are never sweet."
Sang Qing smiled for no apparent reason. "It can also be sweet."
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