Chen Nian looked around Chen Ci's closet and finally picked out a dress that was not that complicated.

Most of Chen Ci's clothes are platinum in color, which is very suitable for his royal status. They are elegant and luxurious, but they are not the style that Chen Nian likes.

He hated having too much fabric on his body. Not only was it a hassle to put on and take off, it was also inconvenient to move.

Chen Nian changed her clothes, put the anti-bite necklace around her neck, and walked out of the White Tower accompanied by her maid.

The royal car was waiting at the door. His Royal Highness Shafley opened the door for him personally. Chen Nian thanked him and sat in the back seat.

Shafley quickly came up from the other side and sat next to Chen Nian.

Neither of them spoke as the car started and drove towards the palace where the dinner was to be held.

Chen Nian looked out of the car window. The wind was blowing gently, and the vegetation was swaying lazily in the warm afternoon sun. The buildings in the distance were growing towards the sky, as if they were competing to see who could reach the clouds faster.

This was Chen's usual silence, but Shafley seemed to sense something unusual and whispered, "Don't be nervous."

Chen Nian nodded. He was not nervous, but just thinking about a problem.

——Should I attend this dinner in my own way?

He wanted to vent his anger for Chen Ci and also wanted to truly enjoy the dinner, but if he imitated Chen Ci's true personality throughout the whole process, he would not be able to achieve anything.

But if you go too far, it will cause trouble for your future speeches.

It is important to strike the right balance.

The royal car soon stopped in front of the palace. Chen Nian took a look and was surprised to see that there were quite a lot of people coming.

Familiar nobles got out of the car and started greeting each other in the courtyard, chatting and laughing. The arrival of the royal car quickly attracted everyone's attention.

His Highness Shafley got out of the back seat, but did not enter the courtyard immediately. Instead, he walked around and opened the door on the other side.

Then everyone saw another figure in the back seat of the special car.

"This is..."

"It's the prince's wife!"

"No way, the prince's wife is here too? Isn't it said that he never shows up?"

Chen Nian heard the surprised discussions and raised his eyebrows slightly. Then he saw Shafley leaning over slightly outside the car door and extending his hand to him.

Yo.

Chen Nian cooperated and put his hand into Shable's palm, and Alpha gently held his fingers.

With the help of Shafle, Chen Nian got out of the car as gracefully as possible. The warm afternoon sunlight reflected in his amber eyes, making them appear even brighter.

The moment he raised his head, the discussion stopped.

The nobles had not expected that the princess would also attend today's dinner. The moment they saw the young man, those rumors automatically flashed through their minds.

——Ugly appearance, full of burn marks, too shameful to be seen in public?

The young man in front of me was dressed in white and gold clothes. He was slim but not frail. His hair was like black wood and just brushed to his eyebrows, making his skin look more delicate. His rosy lips were naturally pursed into a straight line. Although he had no expression on his face, his eyes were full of intelligence.

...It's simply impossible to take your eyes off it!

Chen Nian saw the different looks on everyone's faces clearly. He snorted in disdain in his heart, but his face remained as cold as a porcelain doll.

As if disturbed by the inquiring glances coming from all directions, he lowered his eyelashes, not looking superior, but revealing a certain shyness.

Shafulai certainly noticed the reactions of the people around him. He gently held Chen Nian's hand, and when he let go of the Omega, his fingers brushed against Chen Nian's fingertips, and he clearly felt the hardness of the thin silk.

What is this...?

Shafley didn't think too much about it. Standing at the gate of the courtyard attracted too much attention. Chen Ci had never appeared in public before, and all the attention made him nervous.

I have to take Chen Ci into the banquet hall quickly.

Shafulai turned around, and Chen Nian took a step forward and naturally put his arm around his.

After all, they are an engaged couple on paper, so they have to act like a proper couple.

Chen Nian's arm was not just a polite one. His hand passed through Shable's arm and gently pinched Alpha's upper sleeve, making him seem closer to Shable's side.

In fact, this is exactly the case.

This posture was so intimate, as if he was really being depended on, that Shaflay froze completely.

Chen Nian sensed his reaction clearly and couldn't help laughing.

——Come on, why are you pretending to be innocent?

Shafulai lowered his head, and Chen Nian was also looking at him.

The two looked at each other, and Shafulai only saw one sentence in Chen Nian's eyes: Why are you standing there?

Shafley: …………

He calmed himself down, and walked along the avenue between the courtyards with Chen Nian, heading towards the banquet hall.

This really attracted everyone's attention, and everyone could hear the various discussions, all of them were amazed at how stunning the prince's wife was.

Chen Nian was tired of hearing these flatteries. Every Alpha in the dungeon praised him to the skies.

Chen Nian is more concerned about the reactions of the Omegas.

The jealous eyes that they thought were hidden fell on him, staring at his arm around Shaflay so tightly that they wanted to burn holes in it.

It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very popular.

Chen Nian really hates being jealous of Omegas. In his world, only others are jealous of him, and he has no right to be jealous of others.

He enjoyed watching the Alphas fighting for him until they were bloodied, and he never hesitated to reward the winner.

Compete with other Omegas for people? No need for that. He only needs people who are willing to come and please him.

It’s just that... Shaflay is his brother’s fiancé.

Chen Nian had already figured out her brother's personality from the limited interactions she had with Chen Ci and from his diary.

Chen Ci only regarded Shaflay as a friend and ignored all the nonsense, which gave other Omegas an opportunity to take advantage of him.

For example, the one in front of you.

"Your Highness."

The girl was wearing a red dress and smiling gently. She called out to Shafulai, but her eyes fell on Chen Nian, "Why didn't you tell me in advance that you wanted to bring Master Chen along?"

Master Chen?

Even though Chen Nian was not familiar with the complicated etiquette of the nobles, he knew that he was being targeted.

Chen Ci is the orphan of the Grand Marshal, the noble Elector, and the Princess of Shaffley.

No matter which title it is, it is not something that can be simply called "Master Chen".

This guy wants to shit on his brother's head.

In this case, today I will let you guys open your eyes.

Of course Shafulai also noticed the Young Master Chen, but before he could say anything, Chen Nian asked first: "Who is this..."

"The eldest daughter of the Merritt family, Beryl Merritt." Shaflet introduced him.

Chen Nian frowned slightly, thought seriously for a few seconds, shook his head, and said sincerely: "I haven't heard of it."

Hearing this answer, Beryl almost lost the smile on her face.

The Merritt family is a famous noble family in Cinnabar. Many family members hold important positions in government departments. Moreover, because they control United Foods, they have become the richest family except for the royal family.

Before Beryl could respond, Chen Ci looked up at Shaflay again and said with a little dissatisfaction:

"It's all your fault for not bringing me out. I don't know everyone and everyone doesn't know me. They can only call me Master Chen."

Chen Nian naturally pushed the blame onto Shafla, directly blocking all possibilities of Beryl's counterattack.

It is no longer possible for the other party to ridicule him on the grounds of "narrow-mindedness" because that would be tantamount to directly scolding Shafley.

No matter what the Merritt family does, they have no right to be arrogant in front of the royal family.

"The princess has not been in good health. She has never brought him out before. Now that she has seen him, she should recognize him." Shafulai said calmly, "I don't want to see a similar situation happen a second time. Let's go. It's cold outside."

The last sentence was addressed to Chen Nian, who nodded lightly and continued walking towards the banquet hall with Shafulai.

Beryl was speechless. Shaflay didn't say anything harsh, but calling her "Princess Consort" was already a response to her attitude.

——That’s his princess consort, she has no right to address him as Young Master Chen.

Beryl bit her lips in dissatisfaction and clenched her hands at her sides. She looked back and saw other Omegas watching the whole process with a look of gloating.

What are you looking at? Don't think you will end up well.

Beryl snorted, elegantly brushed her hair aside, pretending nothing had happened, and went to find her friends.

Chen Nian didn't care. This level of minor friction was not enough for him to take to heart.

Beryl had simply come here to test the waters. During the brief confrontation just now, too many people were paying attention to them.

Fortunately, Shafley's current attitude makes Chen Nian relatively satisfied. At least he is not going against her.

We walked up the stairs and finally entered the banquet hall. The evening light disappeared behind us, and was replaced by the brilliant light of crystal lamps, filling every corner of the luxurious hall.

It was even more gorgeous than what you see in the movies. Chen Nian's eyes were almost not enough. If he hadn't met Chen Ci by chance, he would never have the chance to see these things with his own eyes in his life.

The arrival of the two also attracted the attention of everyone in the banquet hall, and someone immediately came over to greet them.

The prince's wife, who never showed up, actually came to attend the dinner, so Chen Nian naturally became the center of all discussions.

Chen Nian was too lazy to smile at these people he didn't even know. He quietly held Shafulai's arm and stood beside Alpha, acting particularly well-behaved.

Chen Nian was not interested in what those high-ranking officials and nobles said. He looked elsewhere in boredom, but accidentally met someone's sight.

The brown-haired, blue-eyed Alpha was holding a wine glass, standing at a table not far away, staring at Chen Nian intently.

Suddenly meeting Chen Nian's eyes, Alpha did not seem flustered. He nodded gentlemanly and smiled at the princess whom he met for the first time today.

Alpha is tall, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, and he exudes a certain cold aura. He is still staring at Chen Nian, and his green eyes are filled with pure appreciation for beautiful things.

Chen Nian blinked. His years of experience in the dungeon had already turned into instinct, allowing him to make the most appropriate response.

The princess pursed her lips slightly, turned her head quickly, and pinched Shaflay's sleeve more tightly. The fingertips of his other hand hanging at his side were curled up, and every unconscious little movement was releasing a message -

He is shy.

Shafley didn't notice what was happening around him at all; he was talking to the Minister of Transport.

Chen Nian held Shafulai's arm, and her originally calm heart suddenly became lively.

There are a lot of Alphas here, aren't there?

The Alphas who grew up in the upper class and were born into a privileged family are countless times better than those in the dungeon.

Shafulai is Chen Ci's fiancé. It is one thing to use some means to discipline Shafulai to change his mind, but there is no way he can do anything to his brother's husband.

As for the other Alphas, they didn't have to worry too much. This dinner, which only invited the nobles, was his perfect hunting ground.

"Chen Ci?"

Chen Nian raised his head when he heard Shafley calling him. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince introduced Chen Nian to the Minister of Transport, who was over 50 years old, with a calm expression.

The princess seemed a little nervous. She leaned against Shaflay and raised the corners of her lips slightly.

He smiled harmlessly at the minister.