Chapter 372: Isn’t the banquet boring? Let’s have some fun!
The emperor raised his wine glass and said, "Everyone, have fun tonight! Don't be restrained."
Upon hearing this, everyone picked up their wine glasses and drank them all.
In an instant, the sound of stringed instruments was heard throughout the hall, creating another bustling scene.
The Queen Mother was old and liked quietness, so she only appeared briefly at the banquet and then quietly left, leaving the guests to continue their singing and laughter.
Tuoba Lie, the eldest prince of Beidi, was gazing at Lan Xiyue with a sharp gaze at the corner of his mouth, with a playful smile on his face: "This is the princess that Regent Mo Liyuan is going to marry. She is truly a beauty, charming and captivating. Come, I'll toast you a glass, drink it first as a token of my respect!" After that, he picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp, his boldness evident in his words.
Mo Liyuan held her hand, his voice calm but firm: "My princess is not good at drinking, I will drink this glass of wine for her." As he spoke, he calmly picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, his manner showing dignity and pampering.
Lan Xiyue secretly complained in her heart: It’s not that she can’t drink, it’s just that her alcohol tolerance is not good.
Seeing this, Tuoba Lie frowned slightly, "Dongyao Kingdom's wine is not as mellow as our Beidi's strong liquor. It's surprising that the Regent is so concerned about the Princess over this small cup."
Upon hearing this, Nan Jichen, the Crown Prince of Nanzhao, shook his head slightly, his eyes full of amusement. "Everyone says that the Regent of Dongyao is cold-blooded and ruthless, and decisive in killing people. But today, I see that he is so tender and affectionate. It's really unpredictable."
At this time, the King of Beisai held the wine glass and shook it gently, with a dangerous light flashing in his eyes, staring straight at Lan Xiyue.
Lan Xiyue noticed the unfriendly gaze and looked over involuntarily with a frown on her face. She didn't like the dangerous aura emanating from this person.
Mo Liyuan glanced at Wei Wuxian coldly. The two looked at each other for a moment, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Finally, Wei Wuxian chuckled, withdrew his gaze, and roughly hugged Princess Linchuan, forcing the wine into her mouth. After that, Wei Wuxian also looked at Mo Liyuan provocatively.
Princess Linchuan was choked and coughed repeatedly, her face pale.
"What? When we returned to Dongyao Kingdom, I personally fed you wine, and you still don't want to show your gratitude?" Wei Wuxian whispered in Linchuan's ear.
Princess Linchuan shuddered, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "No, I just choked."
"You've been in Saibei for five years, and you're still so spoiled? Huh?"
Princess Linchuan lowered her head and said nothing. After five years in the northern frontier, she had already been worn out and lost her temper.
Lan Xiyue sat beside Mo Liyuan, her eyes wandering over Princess Linchuan. She whispered to Mo Liyuan, "Mo Liyuan, look at Princess Linchuan. She doesn't seem to be doing very well."
Mo Liyuan's eyes remained calm and composed. "That's her business," he said slowly. "Back then, the Queen Mother had always opposed her marrying to Saibei, but she even resorted to a hunger strike to force him to marry her. Everything that's happening now, whether good or bad, is her own choice."
Upon hearing this, Lan Xiyue didn't say anything else. She picked up the pastries on the table and started eating.
There was singing and dancing in the palace, and officials were exchanging pleasantries with each other, but all this seemed so boring and tedious in Lan Xiyue's eyes.
After eating a few pieces of cake, Lan Xiyue felt a little thirsty.
She was about to pick up the wine glass in front of her and drink it all, but Mo Liyuan gently held her hand.
Lan Xiyue frowned, "I'm thirsty~"
"Then Yue'er, have some fruit wine." Mo Liyuan's voice was low and gentle. "Fruit wine has a low alcohol content."
He then looked at the maidservant beside him and said calmly, "Pour the princess a glass of fruit wine."
The palace maid stepped forward in response, holding a wine jug in her hand. Just as she was about to pour the fruit wine, her body suddenly tilted and she accidentally spilled the wine on Lan Xiyue's sleeve.
The maid turned pale with fear and fell to her knees, trembling and begging for mercy: "Prince Regent, please spare my life. This slave did not mean to do this."
Mo Liyuan's face instantly turned gloomy, "Come here, take him away." His voice was as cold as the wind, making people shudder.
Lan Xiyue tugged at Mo Liyuan's sleeve and winked at her.
Mo Liyuan looked down at Lan Xiyue and saw a hint of excitement and cunning in her eyes. He was helpless. Yue'er was looking for fun again.
Lan Xiyue looked at the trembling palace maid and said, "It's okay, get up!"
The Queen looked over and said, "You palace maid, why don't you take Miss Lan downstairs to change her clothes?"
Upon hearing this, the maid shuddered slightly, then stood up tremblingly, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "Miss Lan, I will take you to change your clothes."
Lan Xiyue chuckled softly. She gently squeezed Mo Liyuan's palm to comfort him, then let go and slowly walked out of the hall with the palace maid.
Mo Liyuan looked at her departing back, a hint of doting flashed in his deep eyes. Well, Yue'er wants to play, so just let her.
Mo Liyuan raised his hand slightly and glanced at Tianyi behind him. Tianyi had long been accustomed to every subtle movement of his master and bent down to move forward.
Mo Liyuan tilted his head slightly and whispered a few words in a voice that only Tianyi could hear.
Tianyi picked up the pot, poured the clear wine into the glass, and then quietly retreated.
Lan Xiyue followed the palace maid out of the palace. They walked further and further away, and the flowers and trees on both sides of the palace road gradually became sparse. She did not say much, but just followed the palace maid silently.
Finally, the maid stopped, turned around and lowered her head, "Miss Lan, please go inside and change your clothes."
A playful smile flashed in Lan Xiyue's eyes. She didn't say anything, but just nodded slightly and walked in.
As soon as I stepped into the room, a faint fragrance hit my nose.
Lan Xiyue looked at the incense burner beside her and curled her lips slightly. To her, the aphrodisiac incense was just a trick.
With a flash of thought, Lan Xiyue had a porcelain bottle in her hand. She poured out a pill, swallowed it, and walked to the table and sat down.
"He wants to use such a low-level aphrodisiac against the host. Is he stupid?" The system's slightly teasing voice sounded in Lan Xiyue's mind.
Lan Xiyue smiled slightly. "Auntie, those ancient romance novels I read before, the methods used in the palace to deal with people are not like this. And now I actually encountered it. These ancient people are so uninnovative."
System: "Master, you clearly knew there was something wrong with this maid, yet you still followed her."
"It's boring at the banquet, so I just come here to have some fun." Lan Xiyue answered casually.
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