"This Yanjing is indeed prosperous! Even the women are as white as goat's milk, unlike our Northern Di!"
Looking at the bustling streets, the eldest prince of the Northern Barbarians, Dorje, turned his head and laughed as he discussed the matter with the envoy.
The door next to them opened, and Jiang Heng came out. He happened to hear these words and couldn't help but scoff disdainfully, "No wonder you come from a barbarian land, so uncouth!"
Dorje's pupils dilated, his tiger-like eyes widened, and the bulging muscles on his arms tensed instantly: "What did you say?!"
The envoy beside him quickly stopped him: "Your Highness, please calm down. Do not forget the King's instructions. Act calmly!"
Dorjee's face was full of anger, and his tone was full of indignation: "It was clearly this kid who did it on purpose..."
Jiang Heng raised his chin arrogantly: "Am I wrong? No wonder you bunch of simple-minded, muscle-bound idiots lost to Daqing!"
Dorje's breathing quickened suddenly. He seemed to realize something, and a mocking look flashed in his eyes. His expression became more disdainful: "If it were His Highness the Crown Prince of Qi, I would still hold him in high esteem. But you, a son born of a concubine, what right do you have to stand here and speak to me?"
Jiang Heng's expression suddenly darkened, becoming extremely terrifying: "Say what you just said again..."
Dorje wasn't easily intimidated. He gave a cold, sarcastic laugh: "Did I say something wrong? If the Crown Prince of Qi hadn't fallen seriously ill, how could you be here swaggering around like this?"
While others were unaware, he knew very well that Jiang Heng was born to a concubine, and that there was a crown prince born to the empress before him, making his lineage noble.
Crown Prince Jiang Yunxian rose to fame at a young age, displaying bravery and skill in battle. He was indeed a remarkable figure, but unfortunately, fate was cruel to him, and he contracted a serious illness that left him unable to recover.
This is also Jiang Heng's biggest sore spot.
The atmosphere instantly became tense. Jiang Heng clenched his fist and punched Dorje in the face.
The latter didn't expect him to actually make a move. After a moment of surprise, he snapped out of it and angrily pounced on him!
"Your Majesty!" Jiang Zhijing, who had just stepped out, saw this scene and widened his eyes in surprise. He stamped his foot in alarm and looked at the guards beside him, "What are you all standing there for? Quickly pull them apart!"
The guards then stepped forward and separated the two.
Jiang Heng was still angry when Jiang Zhijing grabbed his arm and shook her head anxiously, "Brother, don't cause trouble! Father will be angry..."
Jiang Heng glanced at her, his reason finally returning. He pressed his tongue against his cheek, suppressing his anger, and pushed her away, saying coldly, "Mind your own business!"
After saying that, he straightened his clothes and left angrily.
Jiang Zhijing's expression darkened slightly as she pursed her lips, glancing at Dorje opposite her with a timid look: "Your Highness, I'm sorry, my brother..."
Dorje suddenly raised his hand to stop him, his fingertip brushing against the corner of his lips, instantly causing a burning pain. His eyes flashed with a sinister light, and he said fiercely, "No need to say more, this is not over!"
Watching Dorje's resentful departure, Jiang Zhijing frowned and instructed the maid, "This feud is now set in stone. Keep an eye on His Highness and make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."
The maid replied respectfully, "Yes."
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On the day of the court banquet, Shen Tangning went to the palace with Chi Yan.
"I've heard that the prince of Qi is handsome and still unmarried."
The noble ladies nearby whispered among themselves.
"Speaking of which, the Crown Prince of Qi is truly a genius, worthy of being called one of the two jewels alongside our Crown Prince. It's such a pity!"
Shen Tangning paused, thinking, "The Crown Prince of Qi?"
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