What he presented was a crystal clear and delicate long-necked bottle. When the red cloth covering it was opened, a rich and refreshing scent diffused in the hall. Everyone squinted their eyes as if intoxicated when they smelled the scent.

"Source Lu."

Qi Rong couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he smelled the aura emitted by the long bottle with a thin neck. Bai Xiaoxiao cast a curious look at him. He explained, "The essence of natural spiritual energy condenses and is repeatedly tempered to obtain a little source dew. For practitioners, it can replenish their spiritual essence, and for mortals, it can prolong their lifespan."

His voice was not loud, but it was enough for the Bai Sheng Emperor who was sitting high on the throne to hear everything. When Bai Sheng Emperor heard the words "extend life", his eyes suddenly brightened, and he tightened his grip on Queen Bai's hand, staring at the long flask without blinking.

The dignitaries were also talking about it.

Que Tiancheng listened to their conversation, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he clasped his hands and saluted the high-ranking Emperor Bai Sheng: "Your Majesty, this is the source of dew that I have obtained with untold hardships. I heard that it can prolong life and cure all diseases. Hereby, I come to present it to the Empress."

"Ai Qing is interested."

Emperor Bai Sheng answered, his expression showing both joy and seriousness.

He didn't believe that the old fox from the Que family would directly offer such a good thing.

As expected, Que Tiancheng chuckled and continued, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is just a small token of my humble intention. I wish the Queen good health. It is also... one of the betrothal gifts that I will give to Her Royal Highness the Princess on behalf of my son."

The word "bride price" caused an uproar among the people.

Qi Rong's hand holding the bronze high-horned cup suddenly paused, and a cold light flashed in his clear eyes. He looked at Que Tiancheng, and the smile on Que Tiancheng's face unconsciously faded a little.

Even the civil and military officials who had intended to watch the fun could not help but restrain their expressions. They had heard that an immortal would be attending the banquet, and they did not want to bring bad luck upon themselves.

Emperor Bai Sheng and Queen Bai also noticed the cold and weird atmosphere.

Qi Rong may not know Bai Xiaoxiao's specialness, but they, the bystanders, have seen it. This matter... is a bit difficult to deal with now...

Bai Xiaoxiao didn't notice the unusual atmosphere, but she was equally shocked.

[What the hell, what did that old man just say? What is he betrothing? Who is the gift, why do we need to cohabit with it? ]

Qi Rong's breath became lighter, and he even couldn't help but chuckle.

Insider: It’s over, the master is mad as hell.

Bai Jinsong: What’s wrong with them?

Que Tiancheng took a deep breath and waved his hand.

Que Tianwen, who had been drinking in silence, paused for a moment, then put down the wine glass and stood beside his father. He bowed to Emperor Bai Sheng, but his eyes flashed with coldness as he glanced at Qi Rong.

"His Majesty."

Que Tiancheng continued, "Tianwen and the princess have been childhood sweethearts since they were young. They have grown up together and love each other. On this auspicious day, why not arrange the marriage of the two children and choose an auspicious date so that they can get married soon."

"What do you think, Princess?"

[You are really good at choosing people. ]

Feeling all the eyes focused on her, Bai Xiaoxiao gently pulled the corner of her mouth to look shy, but the corner of her mouth pulled all the muscles on her face, and with the slightest movement, her eyelids and cheeks trembled.

She was sure she looked very strange now.

Just take a look at those civil and military officials who look like they have been constipated for three days.

"I……"

Bai Xiaoxiao mobilized her not-so-flexible brain, thinking about her performing a dark crawling show and the monkey revealing its true form, leaping, beating its chest and screaming. Could they understand the 'happiness' that she couldn't express?

"Did the Prime Minister ask the wrong person?"

Qi Rong held Bai Xiaoxiao's hand and looked at Que Tiancheng: "You only asked whether Her Royal Highness the Princess felt it, but why don't you ask what Master Que thought?"

Que Tiancheng smiled confidently: "I understand my son and know what he is thinking."

Qi Rong also smiled: "Did you ask?"

Many eyes were once again focused on Que Tianwen.

Que Tianwen frowned slightly and said hesitantly: "I..."

"I disagree!"

At one of the banquet tables, a woman in a light pink gauze dress shouted with a pale face. The waiter accompanying her seemed to have not expected her master to suddenly speak, and his face turned pale. He reached out and tugged at her sleeve, but the woman ignored him.

"Que Le?"

Bai Xiaoxiao recognized her. It was the princess from a small country who had previously made things difficult for her and Qing Li. She didn't expect that she would come too.

When the queen of a great country holds a wedding banquet, small countries from all over the country will naturally send gifts.

Some were diplomatic envoys, and some were kings and nobles who came in person.

The same was true for Que Le. She wanted to take advantage of Queen Bai's birthday to come to Yue Kingdom to see her lover, but she didn't expect to see Bai Xiaoxiao as well. She seldom came to Yue Kingdom before, and usually went to some countries smaller than her own country for sightseeing. Her father said it was safe that way. This was her first time to come to Yue Kingdom, and it was also the first time she knew Bai Xiaoxiao was the princess of Yue Kingdom.

She didn't want to show up at first, and just wanted to wait until the banquet was over to go find Que Tianwen.

But someone asked Que Tianwen to marry her.

How about that...

Brother Que can only be hers!

"You are……"

Emperor Bai Sheng, who was in a high position, did not expect someone to suddenly cause trouble, and his brows unconsciously frowned.

"My name is... Que Le."

Que Le knelt down and answered.

Bai Xiaoxiao glanced at Qi Rong silently. She found that Qi Rong's low mood had eased a lot since Que Le appeared. He was even in the mood to peel a lychee for her.

Emperor Bai Sheng listened to Que Le's answer and compared it with the information list of various countries in his mind. He immediately knew who she was, who her father was, and where her home was.

This matter became much easier immediately.

He asked: "You just said you disagree, why?"

Que Le glanced at Que Tianwen and said, "I am answering the Immortal Master's question on behalf of Master Que, but Master Que disagrees!"

Emperor Bai Sheng's eyes darkened: "How do you know that Master Que disagrees?"

Que Le said: "Because Master Que once swore to me that he would marry me and no one else!"

Like a thunderclap.

Bai Xiaoxiao ate lychees with a gulp.

[Okay, it’s lively, keep going! ]

Qi Rong smiled helplessly.

"nonsense!"

Que Tiancheng was the first to roar: "My son has never even seen you, how can you say you're getting married!"

"We have seen it before..."

Que Le looked at Que Tianwen for help, but Que Tianwen said nothing and just stared at her coldly. Que Le's anxious look suddenly became as gloomy as a fire that had been extinguished.

Bai Xiaoxiao could see that Que Tianwen was sending a message to Que Le.

But what he said is unknown.

Que Tiancheng sneered disdainfully: "I don't know where this little girl from a small country dares to speak nonsense. Your Majesty, you don't need to listen to her nonsense. She must be thinking of marrying someone above her station. My son only has the princess in his heart. If you don't believe me, you can ask the princess."

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