Feng Qingchen understood how angry Princess Xiling was at this moment, and how much she wanted to kill someone. If Zuo An hadn't intervened, there would be no Tianyu in Xiling now, and Princess Xiling wouldn't be so miserable, but...

What does this have to do with her? It was obviously her own son who did the action, but in the end the blame was put on her and the Ninth Prince. This eldest princess is really a mad dog, biting whoever she sees.

Feng Qingchen was too lazy to argue with her. Although she was not a shy little wife, she still couldn't do it. It was okay to talk about the Ninth Prince in front of others. She really didn't have that thick skin to talk about her own affairs in the boudoir.

Feng Qingchen glanced at Princess Xiling indifferently, as if he was looking at a child who was making a fuss, then sat down directly, ignoring Princess Xiling and her entourage.

Is this a default or an excuse?

The girls were puzzled. They looked at Feng Qingchen and then at Princess Xiling: Who can help them solve this puzzle? Can the Ninth Prince do it?

Feng Qingchen's retreat did not satisfy the princess. The princess's purpose of coming to Tianqiong Castle was to ask Feng Qingchen and the Ninth Prince to return her child. Maybe with this child, she could compete with Xiling Tianyu again.

In Xiling, she had no heir, and no matter how good the conditions were, those cunning ministers would not support her. But if she had an heir, it would be different. The future of that group of people would be guaranteed, and they would naturally be willing to follow her.

“Qingchen…” Princess Xiling stepped forward, and the maid beside her was one step faster, separating the people around Feng Qingchen. Only Li Xuanyue glared at Princess Xiling with dissatisfaction: “I won’t move, what can you do to me?”

"Who are you?" Princess Xiling stopped and looked at Li Xinyue.

Feng Qingchen is favored by two extremely handsome men, the Ninth Prince and Wang Jinling, and can also make female friends. This woman is not simple.

"Li Xuanyue, the eldest lady of Xuanyue Palace." Li Xuanyue was full of pride, her pretty face was tense, and she showed no weakness in front of Princess Xiling.

"It's Miss Xuanyue. I just met your father." Princess Xiling thought Li Xuanyue was just a willful child, but she didn't make things difficult for her because of her status. She turned her attention to Feng Qingchen again and said directly, "Miss Feng, now that this matter is over, you should return the person you borrowed from me. If you have any conditions, you can ask for them. I won't let you suffer any loss."

In other words, Princess Xiling wants to take Feng Jin back, no matter the cost.

"I don't understand what your Highness is talking about. When did I ask your Highness to borrow someone? Are you talking about the maid that was just kicked to death by the Ninth Prince?" Feng Qingchen pretended to be confused. Seeing Princess Xiling's eyes red with anger, Feng Qingchen smiled and said, "Your Highness, you can't blame me for this. The Ninth Prince is used to others not knowing, so how can you not know it, Princess? How can the Ninth Prince drink wine when you let that kind of scumbag pour it for him? The next time your Highness invites the Ninth Prince to drink, you have to pour it yourself."

Feng Qingchen admitted that he was a petty person and would retort whenever he found an opportunity.

Now, not to mention the princess, even the maids behind her changed their expressions: Feng Qingchen actually said that they were low-class people, and the Princess of Xiling could only pour wine for the Ninth Uncle.

Arrogant!

The atmosphere suddenly changed, and there was a hint of tension between Feng Qingchen and Princess Xiling. Princess Xiling could no longer maintain her friendly attitude, and slammed the table, angrily shouting, "Feng Qingchen, don't refuse a toast and drink a forfeit. My patience is limited, don't force me to take action."

The girls were shocked. Even though they had practiced martial arts since childhood, they were still too frightened to speak when faced with the eldest princess's aura. They could only marvel in their hearts: The royal princess is indeed aura. This aura and arrogance of a superior is something they cannot learn.

The only one who was not frightened was Feng Qingchen. Feng Qingchen raised her eyes and looked at Princess Xiling and said, "I'll wait." When Zuo An came back, she would definitely give him a good beating.

Damn, what is going on? It was Zuo An who brought the person here, so why is she the one taking the blame?

"Feng Qingchen, good, you're good." The negotiations broke down, and Princess Xiling left with her people in a threatening manner, just as she came, sparking a heated discussion among the crowd.

"Feng Qingchen, I didn't realize you are so brave that you don't even take Princess Xiling seriously. This woman is not a simple person. You should be careful." After saying that, Li Xuanyue realized that she was actually concerned about Feng Qingchen. She glared at Feng Qingchen hatefully and left.

She wanted to find Hongxiu. She wanted to see what the woman who dared to snatch a man from her, Li Xuanyue, looked like.

The feast in the inner courtyard was disrupted by Princess Xiling, but the men in the outer courtyard were still drinking and talking loudly. Even though the Ninth Prince had a sullen face, everyone was still talking and laughing as usual.

They are people of the martial arts world, and as long as they don't offend the Ninth Prince Uncle, there is no need for them to curry favor with or please the Ninth Prince Uncle unless they want to serve the imperial court.

The Ninth Prince did not dislike this kind of atmosphere. Although he could not fit in, it was not difficult for him to watch from the sidelines.

After the banquet, Lord Ling, as the host, stood up and said a few words. It was the same every year. It was nothing more than that the martial arts world was united and more young masters would emerge this year. Finally, Lord Ling did not forget to remind everyone to meet at the top of Tianqiong Mountain before dawn.

The rules of the martial arts competition were that no matter when you set out, you had to be at the top of the Tianqiong Mountain before dawn. Those with poor martial arts skills set out early, and those with high martial arts skills set out later. As for the officials from the Nine Cities who had no martial arts skills but came to watch the competition, they set out to the mountain as early as daytime.

Tianqiong Mountain is high and steep, and it is impossible to climb up without some skills.

"Together?" When Xuan Shaoqi came out, he deliberately waited for the Ninth Uncle, and the two walked forward together.

The Ninth Prince nodded. Everyone knew that he and Xuan Shaoqi were good friends, so there was no need to hide it. After walking out of the door, the Ninth Prince nodded to Xuan Shaoqi, and went ahead to find Feng Qingchen.

Xuan Shaoqi stood there, took a look, chuckled, and was about to leave alone when he was entangled by Xuan Yue Palace Master and Li Xuanyue. Li Xuanyue's face didn't look good. Xuan Yue Palace Master looked at Xuan Shaoqi meaningfully and asked Xuan Shaoqi to go with him.

Along the way, the two chatted casually. Before parting, Palace Master Xuan Yue invited Xuan Shaoqi to go up the mountain together. Li Xuan Yue became excited when he heard it, but he didn't want Xuan Shaoqi to refuse.

Li Xuanyue looked disappointed. Palace Master Xuanyue seemed to have expected this. Before leaving, he just said, "Palace Master Xuan, the four major Xuan sects are closely related, and there is an unknown history behind them. I hope that when you go back, you will ask your father."

Winning over Xuanxiao Palace is a task assigned by the eldest princess. Even if the Lord of Xuanyue Palace finds it unlikely, he has to give it a try.

"What do you mean?" Xuan Shaoqi stood there, frowning slightly...

A word to readers: Oh… I miscalculated yesterday, so I can’t write five chapters today. I can only write four. Better work tomorrow!