As soon as he finished speaking, several people followed suit. Although Liu Dechang did not speak, he was full of curiosity about this Princess Yu. Huang Shixiong followed up with a carefree tone:
"Since Princess Yu possesses unique skills, why not demonstrate them for us? This will also be a good opportunity to silence certain people."
Although the Emperor disliked Princess Yu, he also didn't want her to embarrass the Leng family in front of the various foreign kings, so he frowned and said to Luo Lan:
"I see that Princess Yu doesn't look well. If you feel unwell, you can retreat and rest. There's no need to force yourself to stay here."
Obviously, the emperor wanted her to leave here on her own accord.
At this time, Wu Hong said unwillingly:
"Today is New Year's Eve, and all the women here have brought their talents. Is Princess Yu really just coming here for a meal and then leaving? Are the rumors false? Or is the Princess Yu from last time different from the one this time?"
Luo Lan could tell from the meaning of his words that it seemed that not only the emperor doubted her identity, but also these irrelevant people and ordinary people.
Just when she was in a dilemma, Leng Yu's big hand, as gentle as jade, tightly held her cold little hand. At the moment when his eyebrows were slightly raised, he looked at her lovingly and whispered softly,
"You don't have to cater to anyone. Just take a rest when you're tired! I'll take care of everything."
Leng Yu's words made Luo Lan feel warm in her heart, but if she left now, she would definitely be criticized in front of these people, which would make Leng Yu confront these people because of her.
Just as she was thinking about this, the rough and contemptuous voice of Zhennan King Leng Zian rang out.
"Everyone, for my sake, please don't embarrass my niece-in-law. She comes from a poor farming family, and the mere fact of attending such a significant event is already making her uneasy. Why are you forcing her so hard? Let her sit quietly for a while, enjoy some delicious food she's never had before, and some tea she's never tasted before. It will be worth her trying to gain wealth and status."
When the people present heard his words, they fell silent and turned their eyes to Luo Lan and Leng Yu. Even a fool could hear the sarcasm in his words.
Listening to his sarcasm, Leng Xi, who was sitting next to her, felt a little indignant for her. He frowned slightly and immediately retorted:
"Uncle, why do I feel like there's something else going on in your words? Although my sister-in-law comes from a farming family, she devoted herself to my fourth brother during his most difficult time. For this reason alone, she deserves respect from others, instead of being mocked and despised by others."
"Xi'er, you're saying I, the Emperor's uncle, ridiculed her? You're just trying to sow discord. The Emperor's uncle has been living in Prince Yu's mansion since he arrived in the capital yesterday. He has a very good impression of this Princess Yu. Aside from her rough manners, harsh words, and impoliteness, she doesn't have any other flaws."
His words made Wu Yuanzhang stroke his beard and laugh out loud. Leng Yu's eyebrows were completely cold at this moment.
His eyes dimmed, and a sinister look like a cold pond appeared in his eyes. He snorted coldly:
"Today, my father invited you all to the annual banquet, but you are here to deliberately slander my princess. Your intentions are truly heartbreaking. If anyone has any complaints about me, Leng Yu, you can come directly to me. If I hear anyone say anything bad about Lan'er again, don't blame me for being rude."
As soon as he said this, everyone present booed. Leng Zian's face was throbbing with veins. Wu Hong, who was not afraid of trouble, said again:
"Why is Prince Yu so angry? This is my fault. I shouldn't have suggested that Princess Yu dance. This is obviously embarrassing. Please forgive me, Prince Yu and Princess Yu."
Leng Zian also sat there, waving his hands and snorting coldly.
"Humph! A wild girl from the countryside, what else can she do besides chopping wood, cooking, and feeding pigs? She's really bringing shame to the Leng family."
At this moment, the emperor, who had been watching all this with a cold eye, had a dark expression on his face again. He wanted to throw his sleeves and roar, but because of the presence of these foreign kings, he suppressed his anger and raised his hand and said:
"Everyone, please stop arguing. Since you all know Princess Yu's background, please don't embarrass her. Yu'er, after dinner, send a car to take her back."
When the emperor said this, not only Leng Yu's face turned ugly, but Luo Lan's anger, which had been suppressed for a long time, completely ignited at this moment.
She originally planned to have a quiet New Year's Eve dinner here, and then go back to sleep with her handsome husband in her arms.
But she didn't expect that she would be shot even if she was sitting quietly. These people chose to point their spearheads at her. If she continued to endure it, she would really be sorry for the human beings in the 25th century.
So, she stood up regardless of everything and looked at Wu Hong who was still refusing to give in. She knew that Wu Hong was resentful of her because of Crown Prince Leng Yun.
She looked at Leng Zian again. This King of Zhennan might be dissatisfied with Xiao Zhi because he didn't think highly of her, a country bumpkin.
But no matter what, she shouldn't let these people look down on her, because if they look down on her, they will look down on Leng Yu.
She could endure the calm for a while, but she didn't want her man to be unable to escape from this vortex.
Then, she looked at the emperor again, raised her eyebrows, and the moment her eyes moved, she bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, since someone wants to make fun of me, Shui Luolan, then there is absolutely no reason for me to escape. I, a country girl, may not know much, but I can accept anyone's challenge. I... although I am not proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, I do know a little. Any prince, general, or young lady can challenge me to a duel. If I lose in any of these areas, I, Luolan, will admit defeat and will never set foot in this palace again."
As soon as she said this, Leng Yu's face suddenly became cold. He also stood up, took Luo Lan's hand, and said softly with dissatisfaction:
"Lan'er, I told you not to try to please others. If you don't like staying here, we can just leave."
"Why are you leaving?"
Luo Lan took his hand and pulled him, then looked up at him with her beautiful eyes that were both beautiful and tender, and smiled softly:
"My husband, I was chosen by Concubine Chang and recognized by the Emperor as the Princess of Yu. I admit that I initially had the idea of clinging to wealth and status, but I never took a single cent from the royal family. All the rewards from the Emperor and Concubine Chang never left the Prince of Yu's Mansion. The reason I'm here is entirely because I have feelings for you, Leng Yu. I love you, and I want to learn to accept the life you deserve. Therefore, I will not allow others to doubt the feelings between you and me."
Every word she spoke was as sharp as a needle, yet each word was so sharp that no one dared to refute it.
Leng Yu was looking back at her with a pair of affectionate eyes at this moment. He had never expected that Luo Lan would say that she loved him in front of so many people. This made him feel flushed instantly, and his heart was warmed in this winter day.
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