Hearing this, Lu Jingzhi explained, "Miss, you misunderstood. I have absolutely no intention of disliking you."
"That's what you say, but your body is very honest."
At this time, Dao Wentian tried to smooth things over.
"As an elder, I am thin-skinned and easily shy."
"Miss Liu, please don't tease him anymore."
Hearing this, Liu Qian curled her lips coquettishly, but still nodded obediently and replied, "Okay then."
Then she cast a charming glance at Lu Jingzhi, and then twisted her slender waist and returned to the seat where Liu Jia was.
At this time, a handsome man in a blue robe sitting next to Liu Qian noticed the movement here.
He turned his head and looked at Lu Jingzhi, a hint of confusion and curiosity in his eyes.
"Junior Sister Liu Qian, who is that man?"
In response to the blue-robed man's question, Liu Qian just glanced at Lu Jingzhi indifferently, and then answered nonchalantly.
"Oh, he's just an ordinary friend of mine."
The man in blue robe was obviously not satisfied with the answer and continued to ask.
"So that's how it is, but why have I never heard you mention this person?"
Liu Qian frowned slightly and responded in a cold tone, "Brother, do I have to report every friend I make to you?"
"I don't seem to have this obligation?"
These words made the man in blue robe feel a little embarrassed.
He smiled awkwardly and spoke hurriedly.
"Junior Sister Liu Qian is absolutely right. It was Senior Brother who was rude."
After he finished speaking, although he stopped talking, he couldn't help but look at Lu Jingzhi again. In addition to curiosity, there was also a bit of jealousy that was hard to conceal in his eyes.
After all, he had never seen anyone like Liu Qian take the initiative to show goodwill like this before.
While everyone was thinking about their own things, time passed quietly.
More and more guests came to attend the banquet, and the originally spacious hall gradually became lively.
However, at this moment, a burst of exclamations suddenly rang out without warning, instantly breaking the original noisy atmosphere at the scene.
"Everyone, look! Someone is coming from the outer palace?"
"Yeah, isn't that the Young Palace Master of the Outer Palace?"
"It's really majestic!"
"I just heard that the Young Master of the Outer Palace is seeking marriage from the demon tribe."
"Really? But isn't it rumored that the Demon Queen has a fiancé?"
"Who knows?"
When Lu Jingzhi heard the discussions around him, his heart tightened and he looked at the people entering the hall.
The young master of the outer palace, who was leading the group, was wearing a luxurious purple robe embroidered with delicate cloud patterns and a belt inlaid with gems around his waist.
He has a tall and straight figure, a handsome face, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips slightly raised with a faint smile.
Every gesture exudes elegance and confidence.
The several followers following behind him were also extraordinary.
One of the old men had white hair but looked energetic and his eyes were bright.
He was wearing a gray robe, holding a carved cane, and walking with steady and powerful steps.
The other attendants were all dressed in blue brocade robes and wore jade pendants on their waists. They moved in unison and were well-trained.
Lu Jingzhi sensed that these people's strength was comparable to his own.
I couldn't help but be secretly shocked.
"Senior Wentian, could you please tell me what kind of power this so-called Outer Palace is?"
Hearing this question, Dao Wentian pondered for a moment, then slowly began to explain.
"This Outer Palace is a force specially divided out by the Heavenly Palace."
"On a daily basis, they handle matters that are not allowed to be seen in public for the Tiangong, which is what people often call 'dirty work'."
"In contrast, the Tiangong itself focuses on handling important matters that can be made public and demonstrate its majesty and status."
While listening to Dao Wentian's story, Lu Jingzhi secretly pondered the connections and profound meanings.
After a while, he nodded in sudden realization.
"I see."
Not long after, the people from the outer palace finally arrived at their seats.
With their appearance, the already lively scene suddenly became even more noisy.
Upon seeing this, many forces rushed forward, bowing and nodding to the people in the outer palace, and doing their utmost to flatter them.
In an instant, the seats where the outer palace was located were crowded with all kinds of people, all of them with smiling faces and endless flattery.
Just as this group of people were surrounding the Young Palace Master of the Outer Palace to show their courtesy, a clear and pleasant bell sounded.
When everyone heard the sound and looked, they saw the Demon Queen slowly appearing, surrounded by a group of attendants, like the moon surrounded by stars.
She has a graceful figure and elegant temperament, and attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.
Lu Jingzhi, who was sitting in his seat drinking, had his attention drawn to the scene.
[My wife, you are so beautiful! ]
At this time, Yan An was wearing a gorgeous golden-red long dress with a train, which was embroidered with intricate patterns and was dazzling.
She wore a phoenix crown on her head, and her hairpins swayed gently, with a graceful demeanor.
She has a beautiful face, with eyebrows like distant ink, eyes like autumn water, and lips that are red without any makeup.
Her eyes were filled with majesty and wisdom, making people dare not look directly at her.
The guests around were attracted by her appearance.
The palace, which was originally a little noisy, became quiet at this moment.
Lu Jingzhi looked straight at Yan An through the mask.
Although, I have seen her in many different forms.
But now that I see her, I am still attracted to her.
Yan An inadvertently glanced at Lu Jingzhi wearing a mask, and his heart trembled suddenly.
【Could it be Jingzhi? 】
【He really came? 】
[If it's really him, why is he wearing a mask? ]
When I was dressing up today, I often thought about it.
Will Lu Jingzhi receive the news and come?
She always holds this expectation.
Now, she saw the masked man in black robe and he looked so familiar.
So familiar that I can tell who he is without even looking at his face.
Xiao Su behind him also looked around.
She had been thinking about it while helping Yan An dress up today.
Will Lu Jingzhi come?
If he comes, she can notify the demons to come and capture him.
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