After Princess Xuanxue came down from the mountain, the whole capital was in chaos.

Yuan Qi didn't think it was anything, and she didn't think it was a show of affection for Xiangli Youming. She thought it was a courtesy. People always gave her good things for free, so she had to show it, didn't she?
But in Xiangli Youming's heart, this whip was specially made by Yuan Qi for him. If not, then why didn't Yuan Qi give the whip to others?
She also has a good relationship with Bai Youhui and Bai Fujun, and she hasn't seen Yuan Qi give them anything specially made.

After thinking about it, Xiangli Youming felt that Yuan Qi treated him very special, and he was very happy in his heart.

"Let's not join in the fun with them. Let's eat here alone." Xiangli Youming had actually planned it for a long time, but he was worried that Yuan Qi wouldn't agree, so he made two preparations.

He looked at Yuan Qi with some anxiety, praying silently in his heart that Yuan Qi would agree to his suggestion. He also guessed that Yuan Qi didn't like that kind of occasion, especially since she was very famous recently and there were many people who wanted to get close to her, so she was even more... I don’t like socializing anymore.

"Okay, I don't like talking nonsense to those people anyway, so why not stay quiet here." Yuan Qi readily agreed.

Xuanyu walked in, stood next to Xiangli Youming and whispered to him: "The master of the house sent a message that Princess Liyue is here and is waiting for you in the front hall."

Xiangli Youming glanced at Yuan Qi worriedly. Last time he heard that Yuan Qi was going to Baihe Tower with Jiang Junjing to meet Zheng Hongxiu. It happened that Princess Liyue invited him to play that day, so he booked a meal at Baihe Tower.

I came prepared and didn’t meet Yuan Qi accidentally. The purpose of that day was to test whether Yuan Qi would be jealous when he saw him dating another woman. He didn’t really have anything special for Princess Liyue. emotion.

Now that Yuan Qi is showing goodwill to him, he naturally can't let Yuan Qi misunderstand him again. Xiangli's family has never shown respect to the royal family. Xiangli Youming knew this very well and asked Xuanyu to reply without even thinking about it: "Just say that I have a distinguished guest and I have no time to see her today."

Seeing the way Xuanyu didn't dare to speak openly in front of her, Yuan Qi guessed that this matter was not so good, so she pretended not to be interested.

Xuanyu said without any hesitation: "Yes."

Chao Yuanqi, who looked guilty, smiled and said, "Some irrelevant people always want to see me, but I usually don't see them."

Yuan Qi smiled and said, "Is she a girl?"

Xiangli Youming was stunned and felt very embarrassed: "It's...Princess Liyue. I don't have any intention towards her in that way. She is the one who pesters me."

As expected, Yuan Qi had such an expression on his face. This appearance of Netherworld was quite interesting. He always looked like an iceberg when facing girls outside, but he actually felt guilty when faced with other people's questions.

She deliberately teased him and asked, "There are so many girls out there who want to marry you. What do you think?"

Xiangli Youming was even more anxious. He felt that Yuan Qi was angry, but he also cared about his performance, and he was a little happy in his heart: "I'm very annoyed. They look at me like that. They really don't respect themselves."

He had a feeling that he was more like a little daughter-in-law who had made a mistake, waiting for her husband to judge her.

"Is that so?" Yuan Qi chuckled twice, "Princess Liyue is so beautiful, how dare you turn her back? So many guests today know that Princess Liyue is here to see you. She won't be angry with you if she can't see you? "

Xiangli Youming snorted: "Who has the Xiangli family been afraid of? She brought it upon herself and chose a time when there were many people. Who can be blamed if she loses someone?"

"You are so cool." Yuan Qi sighed.

Xiangli Youming quickly explained: "I am cool to other women, but I am not cool to you at all."

While talking, the four guards had already removed all the tea and cakes from the table and replaced them with a table of delicacies.

Yuan Qi took a quick look and found that they were all her favorite flavors. On the corridor outside the front hall, there were many guests teasing the birds. They were all respectable people.

Princess Liyue's face turned bad when she heard the reply from the servant in Xiangli Mansion. She didn't dare to look at the expressions of the guests who were watching the fun. She was a princess of a country who was turned away.

Not only was she rejected by Xiangli Youming, but there were so many people watching. The most important thing was that the female relatives of Xiangli's family didn't come out to entertain her, so she was so humiliated that they didn't even let her step down.

She lost the bet. She originally thought that the last time she asked Mr. Jiu out, Mr. Jiu gave him face. This time she should be able to shine in front of everyone and let everyone know that Mr. Xiao Jiu has a soft spot for her.

I never expected this to be the case.

Should she continue to wait for Xiao Jiuye or walk away?
No matter which way, she was disgraced today.

When she was not sure what to do, a young woman came over. This person was Xiangli Jiuyou's wife. She was dignified, virtuous, and well-controlled. Today she was responsible for finding the female family members who came to celebrate her birthday again. She watched the little girl with her own eyes. The one who left with Yuan Qi, Master Jiu, also knew about Master Jiu's temper, so he wouldn't see her no matter what others did.

Although the four major families were at loggerheads with the royal family, it was not easy to embarrass the queen's direct daughter in front of so many people.

"Your Highness, I am the wife of the eldest young master. Today, the ninth master has brought distinguished guests to Jiuxiao Tower. I am afraid that I have no time to see you. Why don't you, princess, follow me and sit inside?"

Princess Liyue also knew that today was Xianglimu's birthday, and she also came with congratulatory gifts. Since someone gave her a chance to step down, she should do so.

"Okay." She waved her hand, and a palace maid came over with a beautiful box and handed it to the maid behind the eldest son's wife.

"This is a small gift from the Queen Mother to congratulate the head of the Xiangli family on his long life." Princess Liyue felt that at last she no longer had to lose face.

Although I have complaints about the Xiangli family in my heart, I don't dare to show it. After all, the Xiangli family is the existence that crushes the imperial power. Although they do not support thousands of troops, their connections and influence are enough to subvert the imperial power and change the dynasty.

Even her father didn't dare to openly offend the family, so naturally she didn't dare to make trouble here.

I just wonder who Xiao Jiuye’s distinguished guest will be today.

She winked at the maid behind her, and the maid left immediately, approaching the servants of the Xiangli Mansion, trying to trick them out who Mr. Xiao Jiu's guest was today.

If it was a man, forget it, but if it was a woman, she would want to see who caught Xiao Jiuye's eyes.

Halfway through the banquet, the maid came back and whispered something in her ear.

Although Princess Liyue is young, she has been well taught by the queen. Even if the news shocks her, she can keep her expression straight, and she can bear it no matter how others insult her.

Who allowed Concubine Feng to overwhelm the Queen? Even if the queen has a legitimate son, she cannot inherit the throne and has to bow to the Feng family.

It turned out to be her. The four major families had indeed gone too far.

She looked at the female family members present, all of whom were in high spirits. No one wanted to say hello to her, as if they didn't know she was a princess. Obviously, the young lady of Xiangli's family introduced her just now... (End of chapter)