Back at Yaohua Palace, Yaolan lay on the chaise lounge.
Aya knelt beside her and gently massaged her legs: "Princess, these people from the Great Chu are really ignorant. They can't take their eyes off you when they see you."
Yao Lan picked up a grape and ate it, her eyes filled with seductive charm: "I don't care what they think of me, I only care about him!"
Aya, the princess's personal maid, naturally knew her mistress's thoughts: "With the princess's beauty and dancing skills, what man in this world could resist her? This servant wishes the princess all her dreams come true."
Yao Lan laughed: "You're so sweet-talking. Be careful when you do my makeup later."
"Yes, Princess."
At the welcoming banquet, almost all eligible young men from prominent families in the capital attended.
Everyone knew perfectly well that the ostensible purpose of the banquet was to welcome Princess Yaolan, but in reality, it was a chance for her to observe the scions of the powerful families of the Great Chu and choose a suitable husband.
Halfway through the banquet, Princess Yaolan gracefully rose and said, "Your Majesty, on this auspicious occasion, I, Yaolan, would like to offer a dance."
Xiao Chen also clapped his hands: "I have heard that Princess Yaolan is a pearl of the Great Li and has superb dancing skills. It is an honor to witness it today."
As the traditional music of the Northern Li Dynasty began to play, Princess Yaolan, wielding a sharp sword, began to perform a sword dance.
As the drumbeats changed, Princess Yaolan's sword danced faster and faster.
Even some military generals found it fascinating.
Without real skill, an ordinary young woman could never produce such a powerful and imposing performance.
"good!"
"Excellent! As expected of Princess Yaolan!"
Compared to the civil officials, the military officers were much more straightforward. If they thought something was good, they thought it was good, and they all applauded Princess Yaolan.
Yao Lan curled her lips slightly, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes. Finally, she stepped onto a drum, soared into the air, and thrust her sword straight at Regent Xiao Yanchu, who sat below the emperor and hadn't even glanced at her from beginning to end.
"ah!"
"No, Princess!"
"Protect the prince!"
Everyone was stunned at that moment.
Some military officers stood up, but their weapons had already been confiscated when they entered the hall. What could they use to block the sword?
Moreover, Princess Yaolan's sudden sword strike was impossible to defend against.
Xiao Chenyi was initially startled, but then his eyes gleamed with anticipation and excitement.
Xiao Yanchu held a wine cup in his hand, merely turning his head to coldly watch Princess Yaolan's sword thrust at him, without even making a move.
Princess Yaolan's sword stopped three inches from Xiao Yanchu's brow.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Xiao Chen also concealed the disappointment in his eyes and asked angrily, "Princess Yaolan, what do you mean by this? How dare you attack the Regent of my Great Chu? Are you implying that my Great Chu has no one to rely on?"
Yao Lan sheathed her sword and knelt before Xiao Chenyi: "Your Majesty, my Northern Li has always admired men of steadfast character. Yao Lan was only testing the Regent and had no other intentions. When the Regent faced Yao Lan's sword, there was not a trace of panic or fear in his eyes. He is a true warrior. Yao Lan wishes to marry the Regent. Please grant my request, Your Majesty."
After Yao Lan said this, the entire banquet fell silent.
Xiao Chenyi was surprised that Yao Lan had chosen Xiao Yanchu.
He would never allow Yaolan to marry Xiao Yanchu.
Now, Xiao Yanchu holds military power in the Great Chu, and many ministers in the court follow his lead.
If he marries Princess Yaolan as his regent, then Bei Li will become his patron.
By then, how could I possibly touch him? This throne is something that Xiao Yanchu can take away whenever he wants.
How could an emperor allow such a sword to hang over his head?
Xiao Chenyi concealed his inner shock, maintaining a calm demeanor as he smiled at Princess Yaolan: "Princess Yaolan, although a gentleman should help others achieve their goals, I cannot make the decision for the Regent. This matter still depends on the Regent's wishes."
In this situation, Xiao Chenyi could not possibly reject Princess Yaolan's wishes on the spot, since the letter from the Northern Li Kingdom clearly stated that Yaolan should personally choose her husband.
But if Xiao Yanchu really agrees, as long as Princess Yaolan still lives in the palace, is there any way to make her go back on her word?
Xiao Yanchu slowly drank the wine in his glass, and the next second!
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