Lin Qingying was stunned, and even suspected that she was hallucinating.

It wasn't until a eunuch obeyed the order and stepped forward to grab her arm that she suddenly came to her senses and said quickly: "Your Highness, I don't know what I did wrong!"

Not only Lin Qingying, but also Chu Huanyan was a little stunned.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet after all. Even though Xiao Jinzhi is the prince, such actions will inevitably be criticized.

The words to stop him came to his lips, but he thought about it and swallowed it, and turned to watch the fun indifferently.

Xiao Jinzhi's eyes fell impatiently on the struggling Lin Qingying, "I wonder what you did wrong?"

The cold tone was like a big piece of ice, making people suddenly feel chilled from the bottom of their hearts.

Whether the person in front of him is a playboy or a romantic, even if his reputation is extremely bad, he is still the Crown Prince.

Laws and regulations can sometimes be no match for the majesty of the emperor's authority, and can easily end life or death.

Lin Qingying's whole body shivered. If her arm hadn't been grabbed by the eunuch, she would have collapsed with weak legs at this moment.

She couldn't stop glancing at Chu Huanyan from the corner of her eye, with a guilty look on her face.

"Isn't it clear yet?" Xiao Jinzhi's voice was like the strings suddenly being plucked while sleeping soundly in the middle of the night. No matter how good or bad the playing was, it was enough to startle people into a trance.

"I realize my mistake. I was just confused for a moment and talked nonsense. I didn't mean to offend Miss Chu. I apologize to Miss Chu here!" Lin Qingying gritted her teeth and spoke hurriedly.

Although she was extremely reluctant, at this moment, Lin Qingying knew very well that what was more embarrassing than apologizing was to be kicked out of the banquet like this!

After all, she had begged for a long time before her father was willing to come with her at today's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. If she was thrown out like this, her face would be completely lost in the entire imperial city.

"Don't worry, Miss Lin, I don't care about it. After all..." Chu Huanyan curled her lips slightly, "It's not unusual to encounter a mad dog."

"Pfft!" Someone among the people in the hall laughed.

The laughter was like a hot slap, suddenly hitting Lin Qingying's face.

She gritted her teeth with hatred, but at this moment she really didn't dare to pursue the matter any further. She could only restrain her expression and look at Xiao Jinzhi almost flatteringly.

"Your Highness, can you ask them to let go of my daughter?"

In any case, since they are official relatives after all, and today is the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, everyone thought that Xiao Jinzhi should be able to do it.

However, what they didn't expect was that Xiao Jinzhi's brows furrowed even more tightly.

"Gu Ke didn't say that this is what you did wrong."

Lin Qingying was stunned, what else is there?

"My lord, I really don't know where else I have done something wrong. I would like to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for advice!"

Xiao Jinzhi's face was full of disgust, "The reason why I dragged you out is naturally because... you are ugly and have lowered the appearance standards of the entire palace banquet!"

Everyone: "..."

"puff!"

After a brief silence, more people couldn't help laughing.

When this kind of thing happens to the person who is being humiliated, he is naturally very embarrassed and wants to find a crack in the ground to crawl under. But for the people watching the excitement, it is full of laughter.

Even Chu Huanyan couldn't help but curl her lips after she came to her senses.

Killing is heartbreaking.

Xiao Jinzhi's words would probably make Lin Qingying feel more embarrassed than actually throwing the person out in public.

After all, judging from Xiao Jinzhi's reputation for looking for flowers and looking for willows, he might be said to be not good at other aspects. Now when it comes to judging appearance, I'm afraid there are few people who can be called more professional than him.

Sure enough, Lin Qingying's face turned red and blue for a while, and finally, it turned completely black.

"Your Highness, please don't go too far!"

"Your ugly eyes hurt. Why don't you tell me the truth?" Xiao Jinzhi's tone was cold again, clearly announcing his displeasure at the moment.

Lin Qingying shuddered again, and the anger she had managed to muster just now disappeared in an instant.

Just as she stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do, Lin Cheng, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy who was having a private conversation with someone outside the hall, got the news and rushed over.

Following him were a middle-aged man with a serious expression and deep eyes, as well as Liu Zhaoran and Liu Qianran.

"Your Highness, I don't know what mistake my little girl has made and offended His Highness, but this child has always been spoiled by minor ministers. I hope Your Highness will be magnanimous and spare her this time." Lin Cheng is a standard daughter slave and has always doted on Lin Qingying. , looking at his daughter's face at this moment, he felt heartbroken.

Xiao Jinzhi did not speak immediately, but just looked Lin Cheng up and down, and then laughed, "No wonder, like father, like daughter."

The tone is faint and the meaning is really elusive.

People can't figure out whether this is a knock on Lin Cheng, saying that he failed to set an example and teach his daughter well, or that... he is also ugly!

Lin Cheng muttered in his heart, maintaining his salute posture and not daring to get up. He just looked secretly at the middle-aged man who had just followed him in with a pleading look for help.

"Your Highness, today is a festive banquet after all. It is better to make it a trivial matter and avoid disturbing the interest of the Emperor and the Queen later." The middle-aged man spoke unhurriedly, and his tone was as steady as a pool of still water. Wave.

Chu Huanyan looked at the other party. If she guessed correctly, the other party was Prime Minister Liu Changhan, the father of Liu Zhaoran and Liu Qianran.

"Since Prime Minister Liu has spoken, Nagu must give him some face." Xiao Jinzhi waved his hand, and the two eunuchs finally let go of Lin Qingying.

Lin Cheng also stood up quickly and supported his daughter.

"Prime Minister Liu." Just as Liu Changhan passed by Xiao Jinzhi, Xiao Jinzhi called him.

"Your Highness." Liu Changhan looked at him respectfully and distantly.

Xiao Jinzhi smiled lightly, his eyes full of amusement, "Prince Liu is very protective of the Lin family, but I don't know if your own children will feel it's unfair?"

Liu Zhaoran and Liu Qianran were not far behind Prime Minister Liu, so they naturally heard these words.

Liu Qianran's expression did not change, but Liu Zhaoran couldn't help it and frowned slightly.

Lin Qingying was released and came to attend the palace banquet because her uncle asked her to be her father.

He said that the previous matter was over, and that Lin Qingying knew his mistake, but his father actually agreed.

However, this is indeed unfair to her and her elder brother who was bitten by the snake.

Liu Changhan's eyes were still calm without any ripples. He did not answer Xiao Jinzhi's words, but simply said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

Then he continued to walk towards the seat.

Liu Zhaoran and Liu Qianran also followed. When passing by Chu Huanyan, Liu Zhaoran glanced at her apologetically.

After everyone returned to their seats, Xiao Jinzhi smiled slowly at Chu Huanyan, his tone no longer cold as before, but rather a bit rogue.

"Miss Chu, do you want to scold Gu now?"

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