When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

"...Xi'er? Do you know what you are saying?... Isn't it Prince Qi that you truly love? Why are you suddenly..."

Yang found that she was increasingly unable to understand her daughter.

"You were so obsessed with Prince Qi before, even though you agreed to Prince Rong's proposal. I also know clearly that you were doing it for Prince Qi.

Although I didn't agree with it at the time, the imperial decree had already been issued and I had no choice but to agree to your wishes..."

Xu Mingxi lowered his head and said nothing, his slender fingertips pressing hard on his palms.

Listening to what Yang said, my heart felt sour and painful again.

"...Now that His Majesty has called off the engagement, isn't this a good opportunity for you to marry Prince Qi? You don't have to pretend to be nice to Prince Rong anymore... To be honest, mother still hopes that you will marry the one you love... Although... Prince Qi..."

Yang paused, as if she had something to hide. She also knew that the love of the royal family could not last long.

Moreover, Prince Qi repeatedly asked Xu Mingxi to use himself as bait, so there was no question of deep affection between them...

"...But no matter what, you still have the position of princess. Even if Prince Qi marries another beautiful woman in the future, she will not be able to surpass you."

Yang thought that she had had an unpleasant experience with Qin Zhaolie and that she had said this on impulse, so she tried to persuade him with all her heart.

Xu Mingxi was at a loss for words, and had no way of explaining his past life to Yang, so he could only say to her, "Mother, Prince Qi is not a good man.

He is not a man who values ​​friendship and keeps his promises.

The Xu family will not have a good ending if they follow him..."

Before she finished speaking, Yang quickly covered her mouth: "Don't talk nonsense! Xi'er, you are going to die! Criticizing the royal family is not fun!"

Xu Mingxi pulled Yang's hand off, looked into her eyes, and said solemnly, "Besides, mother, you know that Xu Baiyu and Prince Qi have always had an affair!"

Yang was a little bit unbelievable: "You mean...he and...the one from Hanxingyuan..."

"Yes, I also found out by chance that when Prince Qi and I were together, he was also hooking up with Xu Baiyu!"

After listening to this, Yang thought for a moment, frowned, and then gently placed her hand on the back of Xu Mingxi's hand and said, "Xi'er... there is no man who doesn't have three wives and four concubines, even your father...

Xu Baiyu is not your opponent. It is probably just that coquettish appearance that attracted Prince Qi for a while. Her background also makes her unable to be the principal wife. Rather than letting those unknown people enter the palace... Xu Baiyu is easier to control..."

Xu Mingxi stood up angrily, and his movements were so violent that he knocked over the stool. There was a dull thud, "Mother! You!?"

"Xi'er, in other words, whether or not a couple has feelings for each other is not important. What is important is the power and wealth that will accompany you for the rest of your life..."

"But Prince Qi cannot keep the power and wealth of the Xu family!" Xu Mingxi raised his voice unconsciously.

"That was your father's decision, we have no right to question it! How much do you, a girl, know about the affairs of the court?"

Xu Mingxi and Rong Shi didn't agree on the topic, so he didn't intend to argue with her: "I'm a little tired and want to rest for a while. Mother, please do it yourself."

After saying that, he went into the inner room without looking back.

Yang stood up and looked back with a sigh: "One day, you will understand mother's painstaking efforts."

The mother and daughter broke up unhappy.

Xu Mingxi sat on the Arhat couch in the inner room with deep eyes, not knowing what to think.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the welcoming banquet.

The emperor received the victory news a few days ago and personally welcomed General He back to the capital today.

The streets of Kyoto were deserted.

The sun rises, and golden light shines over the city of Kyoto.

On both sides of the street, people surged like a tide, crowding into the streets and alleys, all wanting to catch a glimpse of General He's heroic figure.

Soon, the sound of horse hooves came from afar and a bright red flag with the word "He" on it fluttered in the wind.

Behind the guard team, the leader was a man in armor, with an upright and heroic figure, sitting upright on a tall maroon horse without looking around.

This man was surrounded by soldiers and horses. He had handsome features, a high nose and thin lips, and a solemn voice, which clearly showed his coldness and rejection.

This is the former prince of the Duke of Zhenguo - He Xuehuai.

Even though he looked so cold and unapproachable, there were still many unmarried girls who blushed and threw flowers and purses to him.

He Xuehuai turned a blind eye and remained unmoved, only staring at the bright figure in front of him surrounded by ministers.

"Your Majesty is here in person—"

The eunuch of the Imperial Household sang loudly in a shrill voice.

All the people present knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live His Majesty", the sound was deafening and earth-shaking.

He Xuehuai also dismounted, walked forward quickly, clasped his hands together, half-knelt on one knee in front of the emperor, bowed his head and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am He Xuehuai. I am deeply grateful that Your Majesty personally came to welcome me. I am ashamed."

The emperor was delighted and laughed loudly:

"Why do you say that, Lord Xue? This time you defeated Nanyuan, protected the peace of our Beixuan border, and saved our people from the suffering of war. You have made an invaluable contribution!

Today, I personally hold a welcoming banquet for you, my dear minister, to welcome you, my dear minister Xue, and let us enjoy the feast together!"

He Xuehuai remained calm and continued to bow in response.

The emperor suddenly wanted to say something, and waved behind him, "Minlan, come closer."

He Yunyin was filled with joy, but as she was beside the emperor at the moment, she had to abide by the rules, so she didn't dare to show too much. She lowered her gleaming eyes, forced herself to be calm, and slowly opened her lips and said, "Meet my cousin uncle..."

In fact, He Yunyin's mother was just the daughter of a branch of the He family. No one knew about it, and because the He family was destroyed that year, not many people really cared.

Everyone knew it well. Now it seemed that He Yunyin was probably the only surviving heir of the He family besides He Xuehuai.

"This is the only surviving offspring of your He family. Today is a great day. Since he is your relative, I will take this opportunity to reunite you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

He Xuehuai's face remained as cold as an iceberg, showing no emotion at all. He only glanced at him and nodded slightly in response when He Yunyin greeted him just now.

He thought to himself: Even as the only child...it may not be the case.

He Yunyin was so excited that she couldn't express it in words.

From then on, she was no longer alone, and now she had the support of her mother's family!

The descendants of the Xue family, the heroes who protected the country, no longer had to rely solely on the influence of the empress dowager and live a life of dependence on others.

Even if it is the Queen Mother, she will probably have to curry favor with her in the future.

He Xuehuai had no idea what He Yunyin was thinking, and he was not very interested in this heir from a side branch who suddenly appeared.

But when his eyes swept over the extraordinary young man standing behind the emperor, he couldn't help but squint his eyes and take a closer look. This person's figure and demeanor seemed familiar.

A closer look reveals sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with outlines that seem to be drawn. Her black hair is tied up with a golden crown.

His figure was as straight as a pine tree, with broad shoulders and back. He was dressed in a luxurious black robe with dark patterns, and his every move revealed his grace.

It should be a prince.

Qin Yuechuan also felt He Xuehuai's gaze. He did not dodge or evade, but fought back with his eyes.