That person only slightly raised an eyebrow, with a hint of arrogance and sarcasm on his handsome face, and slightly hooked his lips: "The princess doesn't look at her true self, how can she know that her true self is looking at you?" Before the Lu Yang princess could refute, he looked at the two princesses who were shocked beside him, "Can't her true self be looking at the two princesses?"

  Those two princesses couldn't help but blush at his handsome appearance, it's been years since they've seen an outsider male, and to make matters worse, someone who speaks in such a ambiguous way is actually this handsome and powerful.

  Princess Lu Yang furrowed her brow, glaring at him, and almost went forward to beat him up: "Murong Ling! Are you saying that I'm interested in you?" Her voice was so loud that it made the area within several meters fall silent.

  Seeing others looking over, she didn't feel embarrassed at all, but instead became more aggressive: "Speak clearly! What do you mean by 'This princess has taken a liking to you'?" Looking at her arrogant appearance, it's likely that she would have liked to go up and argue with him.

  The Empress Dowager frowned, looking at Princess Ruyang: "Ruyang! Don't you have any manners anymore!" As a princess of the imperial family, how can you be so unrefined in front of outsiders? Those who don't know would think that's what people from the imperial family are like. How can you still not understand?!

  Princess Lu Yang saw the Empress Dowager and spoke, then slightly restrained herself, but still gave a fierce glare at Murong Ling.

  The despised Murong Ling just slightly shrugged his shoulders, and the 'guard' behind him poured wine for him while whispering: "I don't know what's wrong with Princess Luyang either, she always can't get along with you, sir..." In his impression, Princess Luyang almost every time she saw her own father would come to provoke a few sentences, as if not arguing was not satisfying, and he didn't know what was going on!

  Murong Ling picked up the porcelain cup, brought it under his nose and sniffed lightly. Upon hearing this, he only smiled meaningfully: "Of course there's a reason."

  "Huh?" The guard looked bewildered, how could he not know that his master had done something wrong to Princess Ruyang?

  Murong Ling's smile condensed on his face, and he glanced at him sideways, coldly snorting: "Really a wooden brain, can't even understand this? Some immature people just use this kind of quarrel to get the other person's attention."

  Wooden 'guard' says: What?

  Murong Ling's face turned black as he glared at him, putting down the ceramic cup in his hand and picking up the 'jade' chopsticks on the case table to tap his hand, resentful: "Really stupid! I don't know how Ben Xiang would find you by his side? Go back and call Zhiqing!"

  The foolishly transparent 'guard' Wei Zhi Ning asked in a hesitant tone, "Your Excellency's meaning is... that Princess Lu Yang is trying to get your attention?" How could he completely fail to grasp the deeper implications?

  Murong Ling slightly hooked his lips, only then was he somewhat satisfied: "It's not a complete loss yet!" Unfortunately, he was too handsome and elegant, young and promising, and there were really too many people who admired him! Although this Princess Ruyang was noble as a princess, she still fell short of being suitable for him. He wanted to find a gentle, virtuous, thrifty, and domesticated good woman after all! At most, Princess Ruyang's temperament could only be that of a minor concubine! And it wasn't even certain whether she would receive his favor or not!

  Zhinin smiled and said nothing.

  He had long known about his own father's narcissistic tendencies and didn't know how he ended up being so self-satisfied again, what a blunder!

  But the Princess of Luoyang, who was still sitting opposite and feeling indignant, saw Murong Ling reveal a sly smile as he looked at her, and she couldn't help but glare at him again. In her heart, she cursed, "This self-loving ghost! Thinking he's the most handsome man in the world? Every day, all he knows is how to flirt with women!"

  "Your Majesty, I offer congratulations on your birthday, may our empire prosper for a hundred years without decline."

  Wei's eyes lit up as he looked at the extraordinary man standing below, a man who was unparalleled in his mind. He couldn't help but reveal a smile: "Good!"

  Xia Ying stretched out her hand and drank it all in one gulp, then looked at Wei Wu Di deeply once again.

  This was a promise they had made to each other, with every birthday representing another year of love for one another, and it would continue until he abdicated.

  "The Grand Preceptor Xia has been my mentor and also the mentor of the Crown Prince. He is truly a pillar of the state, and I am fortunate to have him as my Grand Preceptor! A thousand mu of good land, ten thousand taels of gold, and an advancement in his noble rank by one degree, to be passed down through generations without end! This is just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope the Grand Preceptor will not decline it!"

  The Emperor saw that Xia Yingxue frowned after he finished speaking, so he knew that he did not want to accept these things. He then spoke again, "I see that the eldest daughter of the Xia family has good manners and exceptional talent, truly a rare gem among women. I specially grant her exemption from participating in the imperial selection of consorts, and she is free to marry as she chooses!"

  Xia Ying Shen was taken aback for a moment, and after a while, he bowed deeply: "I thank the master for his great kindness!" He didn't take anything else to heart, but when it came to Meng Meng, he wouldn't treat anything carelessly.

  Wei Wei naturally understood this point, but really seeing it still made her feel indignant and resentful - why had he never been so considerate of himself?

  Meng looked at the profound meaning in Emperor Wei's eyes and slowly got up on her knees: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

  This is a grace that has never been seen since the founding of the Daxia Dynasty, and it is an exception as well as the only case.

  The command of parents and the words of matchmakers, in front of them there is also imperial grace.

  All daughters of officials below the fifth rank must enter the palace for selection at the age of 15, without exception.

  Not to mention others' shock, just the Empress Dowager was shocked and puzzled, and couldn't help but open her mouth: "Your Majesty, this Mengmeng and..."

  "After listening to Ye San's words, I think it makes sense. Two people being together should have feelings for each other! This Momo is naturally good, but if the Crown Prince doesn't like her, how can I face Momo?!" Wei Hu Emperor interrupted Empress Dowager's words and smiled, "Of course, if the Crown Prince really told me he likes Momo, he will treat her well all his life. I won't make things difficult for him either!" In the end, it's just that he also knows Xiao Li has no feelings for Momo."

  And now there's even a little nine in between?

  The happiest ones to hear this were Nan Jiu and Nan Yi Ke. Nan Jiu tightly grasped the ceramic cup on the table, staring fixedly at Xia Tian Meng's figure, her heart full of: She no longer had any engagement ties with Big Brother! She was no longer Big Brother's fiancée!

  Nan Yi Xian hastily pulled on his sleeve, secretly laughing: "This is great! No one will associate Meng Ya with Big Brother again! Haha! You little scamp are really lucky!" He had actually been worried that even if the Emperor knew about Xiao Jiu's feelings for Meng Ya, he still wouldn't give in, after all, a crown prince's consort wasn't someone who could be easily replaced! Moreover, Meng Ya's status in the capital's "female" circle was so high, where else could the Emperor find another suitable person to take her place as crown prince's consort? Didn't expect the Emperor would really let go like this!

  Nan Jiu returned to her senses, and the smile on her face couldn't help but reveal itself.

  Her eyes looking at Xia Tian Moe were extremely gentle.

  Nan Qi sat under Emperor Wei's throne from head to toe, calm and composed, as if he hadn't heard Emperor Wei's words at all.

  Su Yongwen stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, do you want to pour wine now?" To say that he was shocked, he was no less than anyone else. In his opinion, Xia Tianmeng was the future 'female' master of their own family, with a good reputation outside, proficient in all aspects of music, chess, books and paintings, and also favored by the Emperor and Empress Dowager. Such a 'daughter' who could bring countless benefits to the prince was naturally the most suitable person for the position of crown princess!

  But... His Majesty actually expressed his consent for their marriage so bluntly! When he was being gracious to Miss Xia, wasn't he making a fool of his own prince?

  Nan Qi slightly raised her eyes, saw Nan Jiu's smile filled with joy and slightly curled up, wanting to make way for Xiao Jiu to be happy was herself, even she once wanted to cancel the engagement, get rid of this shackle, but really got it and felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.

  He turned his head to look at Xia Tianmeng, who had stood up and sat down again beside the Empress Dowager, with a complex expression in his eyes.

  He didn't know why, but now seeing her made him feel inexplicably desolate. He always thought of the way she smiled at him when she fainted and woke up. Pure and clean, it was a beauty and uniqueness he had never seen before.

  A girl who once had a crush on him for many years, was obsessed with him for many years, and even lost her memory due to her own stimulation, now forgets herself, gets pure emotions, and has no other relationship with herself anymore.

  She left her life just like that, when he was caught off guard.

  He didn't know why he had wanted it for so long, but after getting it, he felt that it wasn't as great as he thought.

  It's as if he had always wanted to shake her off, but now that she really has nothing to do with him, he somehow feels uncomfortable.

  He can only tell himself that this is male chauvinism, and it's the possessive 'desire' at play.

  After all, he was indifferent to her for so many years, and only felt love when she left, isn't that ridiculous.

  Besides, he has no way out now.

  He wouldn't let a girl make Xiao Jiu unhappy.

  "Pour wine." He watched as the clear liquor flowed slowly into his cup, telling himself in his heart that he just wanted to drink, there was no other reason.

  He can't afford to lose and then say what he really wants is to gain.

  Empress Liang, sitting on the high platform, saw Nan Qi drinking alone and slightly furrowed her brow. She beckoned with her hand, and the palace maid beside her lowered her head to whisper in her ear.

  Hearing her words, Nanny couldn't help but furrow her brow and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, on such a day, it's really..."

  Empress Liang frowned at her, her eyes piercing: "Nurse, have you forgotten your own identity?"

  The old lady had to respond, and ran to Nan Qi's side, then whispered: "Your Highness, don't drink anymore, if you get drunk, wouldn't it be unbecoming? Why not just take a small sip, who knows what might happen later?" She looked at Nan Qi, who had grown from a small soft ball into a handsome young man, and couldn't bear to repeat the original words of Empress Liang.

  Nan Qi saw that it was Lao Popo, and smiled: "Popo has come in person to say so, I'm fine, just suddenly wanted a drink."

  The old lady sighed, seeing Nan Qi's clear eyes and feeling an unbearable heartache. This was also the child she had watched grow up, and her feelings for him were even deeper than those of Empress Liang. The young prince did not understand the taste of emotions, and Empress Liang did not teach him, fearing that he simply did not comprehend anything!

  He sighed and asked: "I wonder what Your Highness thinks of Miss Xia?" If Your Highness also has a liking for Miss Xia, then the two of them would have no relation today, it's simply a sin!

  Nan Qi didn't expect Lao Tai Tai to ask this, and she was taken aback for a moment. She involuntarily looked in Xia Tian Meng's direction, just seeing her lower her head with a faint smile on her profile, stunningly beautiful like a painting.

  Pressed her lips together and said softly: "Of course she's a stunning beauty, no one can compare to her..."

  My shoulders hurt so much, I feel like I'm going to die...