His Highness the Crown Prince stood there, his face blank, as if his mind were obscured by clouds and mist.
Although he managed to conceal his true feelings the moment Qin Qianluo secretly glanced at him, thanks to his years of experience as a royal heir, he managed not to reveal the slightest hint of his true feelings.
But in reality, his heart was already in turmoil, filled with endless doubts.
I never imagined that my future Crown Princess would be Xiao Wanxi. It's like a fairy tale.
Not to mention the vast distance between the two of them, spanning thousands of miles.
Just the sharp, scrutinizing gaze that General Xiao was giving him made His Highness the Crown Prince's heart pound.
He knew very well that General Xiao was known for doting on his daughter.
If Xiao Wanxi were to suffer even the slightest grievance after marrying into the family, given General Xiao's fiery temper and unyielding nature, he would be furious.
He would probably rush up and kick him without hesitation, sending him flying far away.
Thinking of this, His Highness the Crown Prince subconsciously shrank his neck, secretly thinking that he didn't have the same resilient physique as his second brother and couldn't take a beating.
When the Emperor sat high in the court and heard the news that Xiao Wanxi would be his future daughter-in-law, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze slowly turning towards where Xiao Wanxi was.
The woman was graceful and beautiful, with a lively spirit in her eyes; she was indeed extremely beautiful.
Looking at her every move, one can see the natural ease and pride that comes with being from a military family, like a sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness undeniable even without being ostentatious.
The Emperor nodded to himself, then turned his gaze to his Crown Prince, Ning Chenyi.
The usually intelligent and quick-witted Crown Prince stood there blankly, as if he had been frozen in place.
His eyes were wide open, his face full of disbelief, and he looked completely dumbfounded.
Seeing his pathetic state, the Emperor felt a surge of disgust and quickly turned his gaze back to Xiao Wanxi.
This time, his eyes held a more scrutinizing and assessing look, and the more he looked, the more satisfied the emperor became.
In his view, if Xiao Wanxi could really become his daughter-in-law, then the royal family would undoubtedly have gained a great advantage, and they would have made a profit.
Qin Qianluo unconsciously clenched her hands in her sleeves, trying her best to suppress her strong desire to turn around and find out what was going on.
He was standing in front of everyone, in a very conspicuous position, and any slight movement he made could be keenly observed by those around him.
If she were to turn around now, her overly deliberate action would inevitably attract attention and suspicion from others.
She bit her lower lip lightly, leaving faint marks on her pink lips with her pearly teeth, barely managing to suppress the surging curiosity that was about to burst forth.
She took a deep breath, calmed her somewhat disordered breathing, and then asked again.
Her inner voice carried a hint of barely perceptible tension and anticipation: "As you said, General Xiao's attitude has already shown that he will definitely not easily agree to this marriage."
What unexpected events occurred that ultimately led to Xiao Wanxi becoming the Crown Princess?
On the surface, all the ministers appeared to be engrossed in discussing important state affairs.
However, beneath that seemingly focused expression lay hearts brimming with barely suppressed curiosity.
They seemed to casually tilt their ears slightly, but in reality, their ears were already perked up, not missing a single piece of information that might drift through the air.
Everyone was afraid that they might miss even the slightest detail of this sudden royal secret due to their own negligence.
Xiao Muhan subtly shifted his feet, his eyes revealing a hint of barely perceptible vigilance and concern.
He very naturally and quickly pulled his daughter, who was standing beside him, gently behind him.
His broad body acted as a natural barrier, cleverly concealing Xiao Wanxi's figure.
After doing all this, he adjusted his breathing slightly, trying to make his breath calm and long, and stared intently ahead.
I fully immersed myself in a state of focused concentration, ready to listen to every word that followed.
Xiao Wanxi hid behind her father's strong back, her bright eyes blinking, full of curiosity and confusion.
She unconsciously clutched at her father's clothes, leaned forward slightly, and strained her ears to hear even the slightest sound.
I listened intently to this conversation that was so closely related to me.
She felt neither the shyness and resistance of a young girl in love, nor any particular feelings towards the man she was about to spend her life with.
After all, the two had only met briefly in the imperial court, and to her, the other party was still a stranger and a vague figure.
Ning Chenyi, standing on the other side, also straightened his back involuntarily, his ears subconsciously perking up slightly in the direction of Qin Qianluo.
His usually deep and composed eyes now revealed a hint of nervousness and anticipation.
He waited quietly for Feng Qingyun to speak, as if he were waiting for fate to reveal a major mystery.
A mysterious smile graced Feng Qingyun's youthful face, and her bright eyes swept over Qin Qianluo's curious expression.
She coughed lightly, and the clear, childlike voice rang out again: "General Xiao has worked tirelessly for many years, always guarding the frontier against the Xiongnu."
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