Liu Mengxian was overjoyed to receive the invitation from Gu Liyan when she woke up in the morning. In her eyes, Gu Liyan was more gentle and considerate than she was, and he was always thinking of her.
Although he didn't respond to her questioning yesterday, Liu Mengxian still believed that her Xiao Li would never betray her! But who knew that she would see such a scene at the banquet!
She saw Wang Qi, dressed in a gorgeous dress, embracing Gu Liyan with a sweet expression; they looked like a perfect couple, a truly well-matched pair. Looking down at her own disheveled appearance, unwashed and ungroomed from her hasty arrival, Liu Mengxian felt immediately ashamed.
No wonder the crowd below the stage cheered, even Liu Mengxian thought the two of them were a perfect match...
But they're a perfect match. So what about her? What is she?
So, is the invitation just a way to show me that Gu Liyan has already chosen to be with Wang Qi, hoping to discourage me from giving up?
Looking at Gu Liyan on the stage, Liu Mengxian felt extremely heartbroken and aggrieved. However, she also hated herself for not being more perfect and being able to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
Thinking about this, all that remained in her heart was inferiority!
What right does she have to love?
Tears streamed down Liu Mengxian's cheek as she glanced deeply at Gu Liyan, then wiped them away and ran off.
The moment Gu Liyan looked up, he saw Liu Mengxian wiping away tears as she turned to leave, and his heart tightened. "Xian'er..."
Gu Liyan was about to chase after her when Wang Qi grabbed his hand tightly. In the blink of an eye, Liu Mengxian disappeared into the crowd.
Gu Liyan was about to break free from Wang Qi when Wang Qi threatened in a low voice, "Little Li, everyone's here. If you're not going to start, I'll have them all leave!"
Gu Liyan looked at Wang Qi with surprise and anger, and whispered, "You invited her? You were being intimate with me just now on purpose, weren't you?"
"I only meant well. I saw she was lonely all alone in her room, so I invited her to the banquet. What's wrong? Did my closeness with you cause her to misunderstand something?" Wang Qi looked at Gu Liyan with a smile. "You two aren't together, are you?"
Gu Liyan's face darkened, and he was about to lose his temper when Mo Han stepped forward and said, "Prepare for the banquet, stop talking nonsense!"
Gu Liyan had no choice but to obediently sit down, her heart filled with anxiety as she wondered how she would explain things to Liu Mengxian after the banquet...
"Seeing that everyone seems to be in good spirits, there's no rush to serve the food. As the current commander, I'd like to say a few words to you all," Mo Han said, standing on the steps of the courtyard.
"The snake infestation in the capital is hidden in the city. We all need to be vigilant and dig them all out so that we can break through this poisonous fog and escape this sea of suffering!" Mo Han said loudly. "No matter who I choose or what means I use, you will all receive invitations. I suppose everyone here has a powerful background!"
As she said this, Mo Han squinted and glanced at Wang Qi out of the corner of her eye.
Wang Qi didn't care at all; her gaze was fixed on Gu Liyan. For some reason, seeing Gu Liyan looking worried and in pain always made her feel incredibly happy.
Her gaze fell upon Mo Han, who ignored her and continued, "After today's banquet, the allied forces will recruit more men and will also collect all personal rations for unified distribution. I assure you all, no one will go hungry! While snake soup won't be available every day, as long as you catch a snake, all the snake meat is yours!"
After that, the cooks brought out plates of prepared snake meat and snake soup. Seeing the delicious-looking and fragrant snake meat, everyone couldn't help but start eating. They all nodded in agreement with what Mo Han had said.
"No problem, Commander, whatever you say goes!"
"I don't trust anyone, I only trust you, Commander!"
Hearing everyone's words, Mo Han smiled and turned to look at Wang Qi, "I wonder if Miss Wang wants to discuss the handover of property with the city lord?"
Wang Qi's face was gloomy as he glared coldly at Mo Han. "Commander Mo, don't forget that the Wang family are the city lords, the masters of this city!"
“Miss Wang, you may have misunderstood. The royal city will not become a city for one person, but a city for everyone!” Mo Han said with her eyes wide open, never telling the truth. “The reason I made this request is to bring good fortune to the city lord! Think about it, if everyone starved to death, how could your Wang family survive in this royal city?”
“You…” Wang Qi was about to lose her temper.
Mo Han interrupted her directly, a cryptic glint in her eyes, "Or is it that your Wang family isn't worried about the snake clan taking over your territory at all? And is instead intentionally raising snakes?"
Upon hearing Mo Han's words, Wang Qi coldly replied, "Commander Mo, everyone is watching. Isn't it inappropriate for you to publicly criticize my Wang family?"
Mo Han smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just a guess. I think as the city lord's mansion, the Wang family wouldn't harm their own compatriots."
Wang Qi snorted coldly and said nothing.
"Alright everyone, let's start tasting!" Mo Han said with a smile, and specifically told Wang Qi, "Miss Wang, you must eat more, this stuff is good for your beauty and health!"
Wang Qi glanced at Gu Liyan and said irritably, "Let's save it for people who are weak!"
Mo Han smiled and said it was nothing.
The banquet was a mix of joy and sorrow, and ultimately ended on a sour note. To Mo Han's surprise, Wang Qi was the last one standing.
Most of the people who had finished eating the snake meat left, leaving only a few heavy drinkers who continued to drink heavily, seemingly unwilling to leave until they had vented their frustrations.
Mo Han smiled and asked Wang Qi, "Miss Wang, is there anything else?"
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