Yun Lian was genuinely happy, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
"Thank you, Father!"
The emperor's eyes instantly welled up with tears. Seeing how much she loved the sword, he felt that the gift was well worth it.
"No need for thanks. It is your father who has wronged you, causing you to suffer hardships. Whatever you want, your father will give it to you, Lian'er. Your father only wishes you peace and happiness."
Yunzhu, who was watching the deep affection between the father and daughter from below the stage, quickly lowered her head and hid the overwhelming hatred in her eyes.
Peace and joy?
What a double standard! How is his peace and joy being stripped of his crown prince status?
Why is it that, as the Empress's eldest son, he didn't even get the title of Crown Prince?
Why should she be able to get everything he wants so easily?
Why is it that, despite also lacking a mother's protection, she was granted a mansion, a fiefdom, and countless treasures of gold and silver as soon as she was recognized, and now she even gets his personal sword?
He lived like a stray dog, hiding and unable to see the light of day.
He believed that as long as he worked hard enough, he could make his father see his worth, and his status in his father's heart would change.
Only now did he realize how ridiculous his idea had been.
It turns out that some people don't have to give anything; they can simply stand there and have everything offered to them.
A bewitching red glint flashed in Yunzhu's eyes, and a bloodthirsty smile appeared on her lips.
“Father, one day, your gaze will be on me, and can only be on me.”
Yunxiao frowned. Just now, he had felt an uncomfortable gaze, full of malice, and that malice was directed at Yun Lian.
As Yun Lian and the emperor stepped down from the high platform, the phantom images of dragons and phoenixes in the sky instantly transformed into starlight and then into sweet rain.
In an instant, a rain fell throughout the entire Ancient Moon Dynasty, bringing life to all things.
It should be noted that the area where the Ancient Moon Dynasty was located had a dry climate and people prayed for rain all year round.
Several days had passed since the last rain. A gentle spring drizzle spread the name of Princess Mingzhao throughout the entire Ancient Moon Dynasty.
That night, toasts were exchanged and laughter filled the air.
The Ancient Moon Dynasty revered the left.
Despite being a princess, Yun Lian sat to the lower left of the emperor, with even the crown prince sitting behind her, which shows how much the emperor favored her.
After removing the heavy jewelry from her head, Yun Lian changed into a dazzling red dress, and the pigeon blood hairpin in her dark hair further accentuated her noble and extraordinary appearance.
To avoid making them feel awkward in his presence, the emperor would say a few simple opening remarks and then disappear from the banquet.
Yun Lian simply sat there, and those who had looked down on her in the past, whether they were scions of noble families or her classmates from the academy who had bullied her, all came to pay their respects.
Yunna was among them.
Looking at Yun Lian's dazzling beauty, he almost bit his teeth to pieces, and his hands trembled as he ate the pastries.
If it weren't for this unexpected turn of events, she would be the one sitting there enjoying everyone's compliments, not this bitch!
Seeing that most of the ministers' children were by the princess's side, the chief minister gestured to Yun Na to go and talk to Yun Lian.
Yun Na was reluctant, but remembering her plan with Yun Zhu, she picked up her wine glass and walked towards Yun Lian.
Most people who had heard about their feud silently stepped aside to make room for them.
General Han Feifei, who had been sitting at the table drinking, noticed Yun Na's constant staring at her little finger and got up, clutching her sword.
She rose to fame at a young age, defeating barbarians and recovering ten cities, and was granted the privilege of carrying a sword to banquets by the emperor.
Yun Lian watched Yun Na approach with a relaxed expression.
Yunna seemed to be wearing many masks; at this moment, her smile was gentle and tender.
"Princess Mingzhao, I was unaware of your noble status before. I fear that the Yun family has been negligent. I offer you a cup of wine, wishing you good health and happiness."
She knelt on the ground, raising her wine glass high. Yun Lian looked at her almost overflowing glass and the strong smell of alcohol, her eyes slightly upturned and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
The women at the banquet drank fruit wine, which had only a faint fruity aroma.
The strong taste of Yunna's drink made it hard not to suspect that she was trying to hide something.
Yun Lian saw the wine glass she was holding begin to sway before speaking lightly, "Miss Yun, there's no need for such formality. I am deeply grateful for the Prime Minister's care; there is no disrespect involved. I am only grateful to your family."
Yunna stood up, her eyes glistening with tears, choked with sobs and almost speechless.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for not holding a grudge. I am deeply grateful. Please, Your Highness, share a drink with me."
Yun Lian understood; so that's where they were waiting.
"sure."
Just as Yun Lian raised her glass to clink with hers, she saw a speck of powder float in the air, completely dissolving into the glass and disappearing.
Yunna was delighted to see her wine glass almost touching her lips, and tilted her head back to drink the entire contents of her glass.
The two men raised their glasses and simultaneously smirked.
Yun Na looked at Yun Lian with great anticipation, then quickly bowed and returned to her seat.
She refused to believe that Yun Lian would have such good luck. Once the medicine took effect and she lost her composure in front of the palace, even if she was a princess of immeasurable nobility, she would only become a laughing stock.
After she left, Yun Lian smiled.
A visible method of administering the drug is far too crude. I wonder if Yunna likes the big gift she gave her?
Han Feifei's brows were so furrowed that they could almost trap a mosquito.
Her black and gold robe accentuated her slender waist, and her high ponytail swayed as she walked, making her look incredibly dashing.
Without taking off her robes, no one could see the explosive power of her muscle definition.
Han Feifei bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, this humble subject greets you."
When Yun Lian saw her, she quickly pulled her up, a playful look on her face, her previous dignified princess demeanor instantly crumbling.
At this moment, facing Han Feifei, she was like an innocent young girl.
"Young General, why be so polite? Please rise. I haven't even thanked you yet, and now this unexpected turn of events has occurred."
Han Feifei exudes an imposing aura, having spent years fighting on the battlefield, and carries a chilling presence.
She looked at Yun Lian's innocent smile, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
“Your Highness, why did you clink glasses with her? You are too naive; you always think more about yourself.”
She never expected that the soft, cuddly girl from last time would actually be the Emperor's long-lost little princess.
In this ruthless palace, how could a weak woman like her survive?
Yun Lian reached out and smoothed her furrowed brows, her smile charming: "Young General, are you worried about me? Don't worry, I will protect myself."
Han Feifei wanted to say something, but seeing the menacing eyes around her, she couldn't say anything in the end.
At that moment, a sudden uproar broke out.
The two looked toward the source of the commotion and saw Yunna, who had been drinking earlier, now with glazed eyes, clutching her clothes, revealing a large expanse of her fair, white shoulders.
She didn't stop moving; she even stumbled and walked towards the clouds.
"Your Highness, why can't you see me? What is it about me that you keep pushing me away?"
Seeing her exposed white skin, Yun Xiaopi felt disgusted and coldly said, "Guards! Take Miss Yun to the Grand Secretary!"
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