The talented woman from the Western Regions couldn't help but admire Yan Xiu's wisdom, and only saw her cupping her hands and saying: "I, a humble girl, admire your talent, Miss. May I ask for your daughter's name, so that I can come again to seek guidance next time?"

  "I...I..." Yan Xijun looked at her with difficulty, she was already the emperor's concubine, telling her name seemed inappropriate.

  The talented woman from the Western Regions tilted her head and said, "What's wrong? Are you too embarrassed to say or unwilling to tell me?"

  "Family name Yan, first name Xijun!" A stern voice with a hint of chill intervened, helping Yan Xijun out of this predicament.

  The talented woman from the Western Regions nodded and said: "Yan Xiu Jun, good, I remember you."

  It's obvious who would dare to interrupt others' conversation so recklessly.

  Yan Xijun looked back and saw that Chu Yixuan's eyes were shining brightly as he gazed at her, with deep admiration in his eyes.

  "Your Majesty, we Western Regions have lost with a willing heart and mouth. The Western Border Country has such an elegant and transparent talent, it's unreasonable for us not to lose. This time we will keep the promise of the bet, so we bid farewell."

  The talented woman from the Western Regions bowed her head to Chu Yixuan and then left with other envoys.

  "Wait a minute," Yan Xijun hastily stopped her, his face slightly red as he said, "I'll also come up with a couplet for you to match!"

  A talented woman from the Western Regions said with a smile: "Alright, speak!"

  "Swallowing all the clouds and dreams in one's chest."

  The talented woman from the Western Regions thought for a moment and then suddenly blushed and stuttered, "Y...y...?"

  Yan Xijun said in a low voice: "I don't have any other meaning, I just hope you understand that this is just advice."

  "Fair words are spoken to the ancients." The talented woman from the Western Regions took a deep breath, exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, and looked at Yan Xizhen sincerely: "I understand, thank you!"

  Then, the talented woman from the Western Regions left with a group of people just like that.

  After the Western Envoy left, Chu Yixuan laughed and announced: "Everyone continues to drink freely, no need to be restrained. I hope everyone will not get drunk tonight!"

  The melody sounded again, and the group of dancers on stage jumped up with a song and dance that rose to a peaceful rhythm.

  Yan Wuxin smiled and beckoned to Yan Xun, saying: "Xun'er, come over here and sit down."

  Yan Xijun was reluctant to sit with her, but didn't dare disobey her words, so he went over with a heavy heart.

  "Good job tonight, young one!" Yan Wuxin gave a thumbs up in approval. She had been thinking of ways to make the Emperor re-recognize Fourth Sister, but now it seemed nothing was needed.

  She had already carefully observed the emperor, seeing that he seemed to have taken an interest in her fourth sister, so it was just as well, and she didn't need to go to great lengths to create opportunities for them.

  "Thank you for the compliment, sister!" Yan Xijun obediently lowered her head and sat down on the cushion below.

  "Hmm, how can you still be so unfamiliar with your sister?" Yan Wuxin personally poured a cup of wine and handed it to her.

  Yan Xijun took it with reverence, but did not drink immediately, instead staring blankly at the amber liquid.

  Although the party was lively, it seemed to not be what she wanted. She envied the Third Prince of Xia Guo for being able to slip out and get some fresh air; if only she could do the same, that would be great!

  It's really strange, just thinking of him and it seems like I've heard his voice.

  As soon as he lifted his head, he saw him holding a glass of fine wine to toast Chu Yixuan. Since they were close by, he overheard their conversation.

  Xia Sa first congratulated him on his birthday, then said in a requesting tone: "Your Majesty, I have an uninvited request, I don't know if Your Majesty will agree?"

  Chu Yixuan said politely: "Whatever the Third Prince requests, just say it. If I can do it, I will definitely help with all my might."

  Xia Sa said: "I want to ask Your Majesty for a personal favor, it's about a woman!"

  "Oh, who is it?" Chu Yixuan asked with interest.

  "I want her, Yan Xijun!" Xia Sa pointed at Yan Xijun and said to Chu Yixuan.

  Yan Xijun had just taken a sip of wine and was startled by Xia Sa's words, almost spitting out the wine.

  What does Xia Sa mean by this? Is she very familiar with him?

  Chu Yixuan raised his eyes and looked at Yan Xijun, drawing out his voice with deep meaning: "It's her!"

  "What's wrong with Your Majesty? Isn't she just a little dancer?" Xia Sa said unhappily.

  "She is not just a little dancer."

  "Ah, who is she then?" Xia Sa exclaimed in surprise.

  "She was one of the emperor's consorts." Yan Wuxin was also shocked by Xia Sa's words, she would never let him take away her chess piece.

  "Imperial concubine?" Xia Sa quickly opened up, "Since she is the emperor's imperial concubine, giving her to me wouldn't be excessive, would it? The emperor's harem has three thousand beauties, losing one wouldn't make a difference!"

  "The third prince also has a point, but I don't know how to handle it either. Why don't you ask her opinion, whether she is willing to follow you is the key." Chu Yixuan said evasively.

  Despicable! Yan Xijun gritted her teeth and secretly paid, wasn't this putting her in a difficult position?

  "Also," Xia Sa foolishly rushed to Yan Xikun and said: "Are you willing to follow me?"

  "Stop right there." Yan Wuxin shouted in warning, as if daring her to follow him.

  Yan Xikun thought that following him would only lead to being imprisoned in another place, and besides, she was no longer a chaste woman, her chastity had been taken away by Chu Yixuan, she couldn't be an unchaste and unvirtuous woman.

  She didn't actually plan on going with him either, but she wanted to probe him, so she asked in return: "Are you willing to give up your status as the crown prince?"

  "......" Xia Sa was confused and stared at her blankly.

  Yan Xijun smiled and said: "Hehe, since you can't give up your prince identity, I also can't give up my concubine identity."

  "What if... what if I'm willing to give up?!" Xia Sa seemed to have made up her mind, "Would you be willing to follow me then?"

  His words shocked Chu Yixuan, how could the third prince say such a thing? Could he give up his throne for a beauty? It was well known that he was the most favored son of the Emperor of Xia, and the future throne would be passed down to him.

  "Sorry, Third Prince, I was just joking with you earlier, don't mind it." Yan Xijun said: "I will not leave my country."

  For some reason, when Chu Yixuan heard Yan Xijun's words, he couldn't help but reveal a joyful smile, and the tense heart that had been hanging finally let go.

  It is undeniable that he was really afraid she would follow him and leave his side.

  He had long realized that she was deeply attracted to him, so no matter what, he would never let her go.

  "Are you afraid to go to my country? Actually, my country is similar to yours. If you are willing to follow me, I will build a luxurious palace for you to live in, just like the style here..."

  "Third Prince, don't you understand? She has already rejected you. If you take a liking to one of my consorts, apart from her, I will bestow the consort you fancy upon you."

  "No, I don't want anyone else, just her!" Xia Sa said stubbornly.

  "I'll say it again, anyone but her." Chu Yixuan said stubbornly.

  "Third Prince, I'm afraid you've misinterpreted my feelings. It's not that I don't appreciate your affection, but I'm already a married woman. Please, Third Prince, don't bother me again." Yan Xikun hastily said to Xia Sa, seeing the fierce glint in both of their eyes.

  Xia Sa stared at her steadily, his face flushing bright red, probably because he was infuriated by them.

  "Your Majesty, I'm truly sorry for the trouble. Please don't take to heart what my country's third prince said earlier; he is young and doesn't know any better."

  "The Third Prince's words have caused you distress, please forgive him."

  Yan Xijun recognized these two men as the two old ministers of Xia's country, and saw them hurriedly apologizing to Chu Yixuan.

  "It doesn't matter, I understand that all three princes have been young and reckless before," Chu Yixuan said calmly.

  "Very good!" The two old ministers simultaneously supported the Third Prince and walked away, "Third Prince, return to our seats, don't disturb the foreign envoys as they pay their respects to His Majesty."