After all the fuss, the maid finally brought out a jade crown that had been prepared beforehand and put it on the boy's head before he was finally settled.
Two carriages were already parked at the entrance. Madam Dong, dressed in a white robe and a dark purple long skirt, was standing in front of the carriages, clearly waiting for Qingyin.
Qin Yi's gaze occasionally fell on Qingyin when he saw her. Madam Dong smiled and praised her son a few times before getting into the carriage.
Qingyin finally got into the carriage. Luckily, a separate carriage was prepared for him, otherwise the journey would have been quite uncomfortable.
The sky grew brighter, with clusters of white clouds floating in the clear blue sky, occasionally revealing glimpses of brilliant sunshine, and the morning chill dissipated somewhat.
The palace is usually quiet and solemn, but at this moment the East Gate is bustling with activity, with many people gathered together, laughing or chatting.
"General Qin Yi has arrived!"
Accompanied by the eunuch's shrill voice, everyone unconsciously turned their heads to look, anticipating the appearance of the general, who was another character to match the protagonist of this event.
The men were fine; they could see the great general when they entered officialdom. But the young ladies and women who came before them couldn't. They stayed in the inner quarters all day and had no chance to see any of the people in the court. Even those who had seen him before longed to see General Qin Yi's charisma again.
Qingyin had come to understand her father's influence in the court; not to mention women, many men looked at him with admiration.
Hiding behind her scumbag father, Qingyin blinked slightly and secretly glanced at her father, who was looking very elegant in front of her.
Qin Yi seemed to sense the gaze from behind, and a smile appeared on his lips, a smile that captivated many young ladies and noblewomen.
Madam Dong was unaware of this. Because she rarely went out, she was clearly uncomfortable being surrounded by such intense gazes. However, her husband was a little too far away. Hesitating for a moment, Madam Dong nervously pulled her son, who was standing behind her. In doing so, Qingyin's appearance was completely exposed.
The young man wore a white brocade robe with gold trim and a matching blue gemstone crown. He was well-proportioned and had an extraordinary bearing.
As he walked, the light reflected by the large gemstone on the jade crown under the sunlight could not compare to the boy's eyes, which seemed to contain the sun. With his black hair and red lips, he was so beautiful that there was not a single flaw or bad word to say about him. He was as dazzling as a diamond, like a god descending from heaven.
Speechless, everyone's gaze shifted from the previously fiery general to the radiant young man.
Madam Dong didn't know what they were thinking. Suddenly, she felt the surroundings become quiet, and she subconsciously panicked a little, tightening her grip on Qingyin's hand.
"What's wrong with Miao'er?"
Qingyin gently patted her mother's hand, raised her eyebrows and said with a smug smile, "Don't be afraid, Mother. Everyone is just stunned by the handsome face of their precious son! They're just staring blankly at him!"
Mrs. Dong: "..."
The people eavesdropping nearby were speechless for a moment, unsure of how to respond. To be fair, this extremely handsome young man seemed to know them somewhat, yet not much. The crowd felt a bit awkward, but they also figured out the young man's identity. This must be General Qin Yi's wife and only son, Qin Miao.
Madam Dong was speechless for a moment because of her good son's mischievous words. Her tense mood disappeared, and she poked Qingyin's very soft cheek with a hint of annoyance.
"You're always so mischievous."
"It's all because Mother loves me!" Qingyin blinked her bright eyes and smiled as she showered Madam Dong with sweet words.
Now, Mrs. Dong's worries completely disappeared, and she relaxed and followed her husband to her seat.
Qingyin, being a family member, was naturally positioned next to Qin Yi.
Around them, many young men sat beside their elders, while the women sat on the other side.
However, Qin Yi, who was with the handsome young man, was undoubtedly the center of attention in the crowd. Feeling the various admiring and covetous gazes cast at Qin Miao, Qin Yi's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes darkened considerably. He glared warningly at the people around him, and they became much more obedient. But for some people, it meant nothing at all.
Qingyin looked at Qin Yi in front of her. Was he helping him? She didn't expect that Qin Yi, who had previously been so indifferent, would actually protect her. But perhaps he was afraid of embarrassing her in public, Qingyin thought.
Sitting in the VIP section, Qingyin lowered his eyes and took a small sip of the wine. The clear liquid made his lips glisten with moisture.
The Third Prince, Prince Qi, sitting opposite him, couldn't help but raise his eyes and give him a meaningful look, the interest in his eyes was self-evident.
Qin Yi frowned upon seeing this, then glanced down at the alluring young man whose face was flushed with a thin layer of pink after drinking. Displeased, he said to Qingyin, "Drink less at the banquet."
"Uh, okay." Qingyin, who hadn't expected Qin Yi to be so lecturing, couldn't help but frown. But seeing that it was her revered father speaking, she held back her complaints and obediently agreed.
Seeing the boy's actions, Qin Yi's mood improved considerably.
This action was observed by Prince Qi, who raised an eyebrow slightly. He felt that there was something wrong with the father and son opposite him.
It doesn't sound like a father warning his son, but rather... hehe, interesting.
Sitting in the back, Li Meng didn't care about anything else. He stared intently in Qingyin's direction, smiling sweetly as he watched the boy's back.
Seeing how his cunning and venomous third brother had tricked him several times in the manor, Li Sheng couldn't help but shudder. Was this still his meticulous and venomous third brother? How could he be acting like a complete fool? Li Sheng couldn't help but think to himself with self-doubt.
At this point, the main character of the banquet also arrived.
Qingyin also saw General An Kui, who looked like a bear, and Miss An, who was tall and aloof, standing next to him.
As expected of General An Kui's only daughter, Miss An perfectly inherited his height. Qingyin estimated that Miss An was about 1.78 meters tall, and she was a tall and aloof lady with the look of a model.
Perhaps it was because Qingyin's gaze was unreserved that An Jinghe, standing on higher ground, immediately noticed this unique look. It wasn't the look of disgust and criticism that men often have, nor the look of jealousy and envy that some rich young ladies have. This look was full of pure appreciation and liking, which made it all the more obvious.
An Jinghe turned his head in surprise and followed the gaze, where a boy as exquisite and dazzling as the sun came into view.
An Jinghe opened her eyes wide in surprise, wondering if she had mistaken the person, but the overly handsome young man smiled at her with a familiar gaze in his eyes.
She couldn't quite describe the feeling, but An Jinghe felt as if some seed within her was awakening and sprouting, and her heart was pounding so loudly that she could almost hear the deafening heartbeat in her ears.
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