At the same time, Lu Jingzhi was about to stand up, but before he could straighten his body, Dao Wentian at the side quickly took action and pinned him firmly to his seat.
"It won't help if you go now, it will only make the situation worse!"
"Besides, don't forget, the demons are waiting for you to show up."
Hearing this, Lu Jingzhi frowned, his face full of anxiety.
He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but swallowed the words back.
After a moment, he took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress all the annoyance in his heart.
Then he reluctantly picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.
The liquor in the glass slid down his throat and turned into a burning sensation that spread in his stomach.
At this moment, Lu Jingzhi felt that his heart was even more bitter than the wine.
Just when the two sides were deadlocked over this matter.
Suddenly, a sweet, silver bell-like laughter broke the tense atmosphere.
Everyone looked in the direction where the sound came from.
I saw a woman with a graceful figure and pretty face walking towards this side with light lotus steps.
"Young Master of the Outer Palace, I believe this marriage proposal should be a happy occasion for all. How could it have become so chaotic?"
"Not to mention that this will only further strain the relationship between the two parties, I'm afraid it will become a laughing stock for others to talk about after dinner."
When the Young Palace Master of the Outer Palace heard this, his expression changed slightly and he turned to look at the person who spoke.
When he saw who it was, his expression softened slightly.
"It turns out to be Liu Qian, the eldest daughter of the Liu family."
Liu Qian raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"Young Palace Master, today is such an important occasion."
"Why are you forcing me so hard?"
"As the saying goes, it's better to resolve an enmity than to create one. Wouldn't it be better for everyone to take a step back and maintain peace?"
However, the Young Master of the Outer Palace snorted coldly and responded bluntly.
"Miss Liu, this is a matter between our outer palace and the demon clan. It would be better for you, the Liu family, not to meddle in other people's business."
After saying that, he no longer paid attention to Liu Qian, but turned his gaze back to Yan An opposite him.
Liu Qian gracefully brushed her silky sleeves.
She opened her red lips slightly, "Young Palace Master, your words are really a bit biased."
"Nowadays, all walks of life advocate the concept of peaceful coexistence. If you come here so forcefully to propose marriage, once the news gets out..."
"I'm afraid that not only will the reputation of the Heavenly Palace itself be damaged, but even the Outer Palaces will inevitably be implicated."
After saying that, Liu Qian tilted her head slightly, and her eyes happened to meet Yan An's.
At that moment, a trace of gratitude that was difficult to conceal flashed in Yan An's eyes.
However, Xiao Su, who was standing aside at this moment, was extremely anxious.
She never expected that Liu Qian would stand up at this critical moment.
Liu Qian did not stop talking because of the reactions of the people around her, but continued to talk.
"Besides, love is something that cannot be forced."
"Young Palace Master, why are you so obsessed with this marriage?"
"It would be better if we both made concessions."
"That way, even if we meet again in the future, we can still be at peace and treat each other with courtesy, right?"
At this moment, the Young Palace Master's brows were furrowed, his eyes flickering, as if he was weighing the pros and cons deep in his heart.
After a short yet long period of thought, he finally snorted and spoke.
"Well, since you are all here today, I will give you face and not mention this marriage for the time being."
"But..." Having said that, he suddenly changed the subject, cast his sharp eyes straight at Yan An, and continued in a stiff and unquestionable tone.
"But Empress Yan An, I hope you can give me a clear and unambiguous answer within the next month."
"After all, our Tiangong is in a critical period of continuous expansion and growth."
"If you can agree to this marriage, both for you personally."
"It will undoubtedly bring great benefits to the entire demon race."
"I will visit you again in a month."
After hearing these words, everyone present was surprised.
Suddenly, discussions broke out and the whole scene became noisy and chaotic.
Unexpectedly, the outer palace has already made such a matter public.
After all, the attitude of the outer palace more or less depends on the heavenly palace.
Liu Qian nodded slightly to Yan An, then turned around and returned to her seat.
A farce that ended so abruptly.
As the celebration came to an end, the guests gradually dispersed.
Lu Jingzhi looked at Yan An's departing back, his heart filled with sadness.
At this moment, a fragrant breeze blew over.
Lu Jingzhi came back to his senses and saw Liu Qian with a smile on her face.
"Masked Young Master, do you like Yan An too?"
"Ahem...Miss, you are really talking nonsense."
"Really? I'll go find Yan An later. If you want to know what we talked about, just wait for me at Liu's house."
"Why should I wait for you at the Liu family?"
"Of course I have something to tell you."
While speaking, Liu Qian did not forget to raise an eyebrow.
Lu Jingzhi looked helpless under the mask. He didn't expect that after not seeing Liu Qian for so long, she was still so lustful.
"Miss, I don't have any such intentions towards you..."
Liu Qian pouted, "What do you mean in that sense? Hmm?"
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