"Got it, huh?" Ji Wushang looked at him, then patted Huangfu Jun'an's head. That damned bastard, he actually tried to play mind games with me, didn't he? He actually set his sights on my beloved?
"I've got it," Huangfu Jun'an promised earnestly.
Ji Wushang was relieved to see this.
At this moment, Hongfei stepped forward and said, "Princess, the King has invited you to the main hall for a farewell banquet hosted by the Prince of Zhenbei."
Ji Wushang was taken aback. Bei Gongminhao was leaving? Didn't they say they would wait ten days? How come it's only the third day and he's leaving already?
Ji Wushang said, "Okay, I'll change my clothes."
"Mother, Nianlang wants to go see him too! Nianlang misses Uncle Beigong!" Huangfu Jun'an immediately hugged Ji Wushang's leg. Ji Wushang looked at him and said, "Alright, let's go see him together." This was probably the last chance, wasn't it? How could she not grant Huangfu Jun'an's wish?
Ji Wushang carried Huangfu Jun'an back to the palace, changed his clothes, and then changed into a pink palace dress before leaving.
At the banquet, many ministers and others were already seated, while Tuoba Heyan sat majestically on the dragon throne, glaring at those below. Unlike previous banquets, there were no singers or dancers accompanying him; only a few concubines sat with Tuoba Heyan.
Bei Gongminhao was sitting in the side seat at this moment. Ji Wushang looked at him for a moment, then carried Huangfu Junan to the seat next to Bei Gongminhao.
Everyone was astonished to see Ji Wushang brazenly leading Huangfu Jun'an into the hall, and they began to whisper among themselves.
"Why did Princess Wushang bring her child with her?"
"And how dare you be so presumptuous?"
"Whose child is that?"
"Honestly, how arrogant! This is Qingzhao, does he think it's still the Great Xia and Zhou Dynasties?!"
...
Ji Wushang ignored everyone's gaze, while Huangfu Jun'an, seeing so many people casting strange, disdainful, or contemptuous glances at him, felt timid and tightly hugged Ji Wushang's small waist, but his little hands couldn't reach her. "Mother, Nianlang is scared."
Ji Wushang gently patted Huangfu Jun'an's little shoulder, "Nianlang, don't be afraid. Just think of your mother by your side. Aren't you thinking of your Uncle Beigong? He's right here. Don't be afraid!" Ji Wushang said, then looked at Beigong Minhao.
Bei Gongminhao then looked at Ji Wushang, then glanced at Huangfu Junan, and lowered his voice, "Your Highness, why did you bring the young master along?"
Ji Wushang glanced at the people around him and realized that although the question was directed at him and Huangfu Jun'an, no one dared to say anything. So he lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Nianlang wants to see you. I can't refuse a child."
"Mm." Bei Gongminhao nodded. He was indeed very happy to see Ji Wushang and Huangfu Junan, but today was the last day he would see her, and he felt very reluctant to part with them.
Beigong Minhao sighed, "Is the princess getting used to life in the palace?"
Ji Wushang shook her head. She thought about returning to her royal residence all the time. If she could, she would rather take Huangfu Jun'an and go far away! She would not see anyone and did not want to know anyone.
Beigong Minhao saw the helplessness and desolation in her eyes, and his heart felt blocked, unable to express anything else.
Tuoba Heyan's cold, sinister eyes fixed on Ji Wushang and Beigong Minhao. Seeing the two of them talking in hushed tones, a surge of displeasure rose within him. He coughed lightly, "Very well, since everyone has arrived, let the banquet begin!" Tuoba Heyan turned his gaze to Beigong Minhao, "Prince Zhenbei, I toast you, to thank you for escorting Princess Wushang to Qingzhao!" With that, he raised his wine cup.
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang turned his gaze to Beigong Minhao, who quickly picked up his wine cup from his table. "Thank you for the wine, Prince Qingzhao! Minhao will drink it first as a sign of respect!" With that, Beigong Minhao immediately tilted his head back and drank the wine in his hand.
"How generous!" Tuoba Heyan's smile was only three-tenths full as he raised his wine cup and drank it down.
Ji Wushang held Huangfu Jun'an in his arms and whispered, "Nianlang, you have to be good, don't move around, don't talk, and don't look around."
"Yes." Huangfu Jun'an nodded seriously.
But at this moment, Fan Lixue, who was sitting to the left of Tuoba Heyan, spoke up and said, "Princess Wushang, is the child in your arms your son?"
"Exactly." Ji Wushang readily admitted, his gaze now fixed on Fan Lixue, noticing her:
She wore a light red gauze dress that revealed her navel. She smiled charmingly, with red lips and pearly teeth, alluring eyes, a slender waist, and a small, delicate face. Her skin looked incredibly smooth, and her figure was curvaceous and shapely. She was a great beauty.
Ji Wushang sneered inwardly as he looked at Tuoba Heyan's concubines, each one a stunning beauty, some elegant, some with the lofty allure of Fan Lixue, and others pure and innocent.
Ji Wushang turned his head, thinking that he didn't care about comparing himself to these people. The thousands of women around Tuoba Heyan were none of his business!
Fan Lixue looked at Ji Wushang and secretly admired him. The veiled woman exuded a faint fragrance that seemed to waft through the hall. You could try to catch it, but you couldn't touch it. When you weren't paying attention, the fragrance would drift into your heart and lungs, tempting and attracting you.
Her figure was absolutely enchanting! Although she had given birth, she hadn't changed at all; on the contrary, it had enhanced her unique beauty as a mature woman. This feeling was like a poison, with endless charm that attracted you and made you unable to extricate yourself!
Fan Lixue shook her head, barely managing to pull herself out of that fatal temptation. This woman was indeed extraordinary!
When Fan Lixue looked at Ji Wushang again, Ji Wushang had already looked elsewhere and completely ignored her!
Seated to Tuoba Heyan's right was a woman of refined elegance and quiet grace; the name Ansu suited her perfectly. She was like a vase placed serenely, yet you couldn't help but look at her, wanting to explore her further!
Unfortunately, beneath that pure and beautiful exterior, all the women in the harem knew that it concealed a jealous and ruthless heart.
An Su smiled and then looked at Ji Wushang, "Princess Wushang's little prince is so cute and handsome."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness," Ji Wushang said. He should have had the palace maids bring him the portrait albums of all the concubines beforehand, so that he wouldn't be unable to address them by their names when they came to speak! As it was now, he could only address them simply as "Your Highness," which was really beneath his abilities!
Several ministers at the banquet listened to their conversation and whispered among themselves. This Princess Wushang was incredibly bold, actually bringing her son to the banquet and so openly admitting it!
Ji Wushang acted as if no one was around, looking down at Huangfu Junan, "Nianlang, bear with it for a bit, eat something later."
Huangfu Junan nodded.
At this moment, Tuoba Heyan stood up, "Princess Wushang."
"Your Majesty." Ji Wushang paused for a moment, then put Huangfu Jun'an aside and stood up. Since Huangfu Jun'an had stood up and called his name, it would be disrespectful for him not to stand up as well.
"As far as I know, today is your third day in Qingzhao. You may remove your veil. Let me and everyone else admire Princess Wushang's beauty! I've heard that Princess Wushang is the most beautiful woman in the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty!"
Ji Wushang looked slightly embarrassed. How come he didn't know this name?
The concubines present, upon hearing the First Beauty's words, were filled with jealousy and resentment. Damn it, a formidable enemy had appeared! And a beautiful, venomous female assassin at that! Therefore, this person absolutely could not be allowed to live!
Ji Wushang paused slightly, then turned her gaze to Beigong Minhao, who looked at her and nodded gently.
Yes, he also had his own selfish reasons. Bei Gongminhao looked at Ji Wushang. He hadn't seen her in a long time, and he really wanted to see her, even if it was just one last look or the last time!
Ji Wushang bowed and said, "Yes." She then stood up straight and looked at everyone. Yes, they all wanted to know how beautiful she, the so-called number one beauty, was, and those women were thinking about how to get a result from her!
A smile crept onto Ji Wushang's lips as she coldly glanced at Tuoba Heyan. That man had thrust her into the public eye, making her the target of everyone's hatred among the women in his harem! Since that's how it is, she'd better not regret turning his harem into chaos later!
She reached out and gently removed the light veil from her head.
Immediately, the people around fell silent, stunned.
They all gasped.
Ji Wushang gently lifted her eyelashes to look at Tuoba Heyan, and a hint of amazement flashed in Tuoba Heyan's eyes.
She was so aloof and beautiful, her bright eyes so cold!
Her beauty is beyond words; there are no words to describe her beauty! When you look at her, your heart will beat faster, and you will marvel at how such a beautiful woman exists in this world. Even if you were to die immediately, you would be content, for you have witnessed the most beautiful thing in the world.
Ji Wushang gave a sarcastic smile, and everyone around him lowered their heads, not daring to look anymore.
"Indeed, Princess Wushang is more beautiful than a celestial being!" Tuoba Heyan smiled, but his eyes were cold. "Please, Princess Wushang, return to your seat."
Ji Wushang bowed and sat down without saying a word.
Bei Gongminhao stared at Ji Wushang. She was dressed up, and she was so beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful! He recalled the night a few days ago when they left for Qingzhao, her allure, her beauty... But alas, it was built on despair and pain! It only made him feel more heartbroken!
Beigong Minhao sighed, then poured himself a glass of wine and drank it without paying attention to anyone else.
All of this, of course, fell into Tuoba Heyan's eyes. He slightly curled his thin lips and said, "Alright, everyone, please enjoy the banquet!"
"Yes." Everyone around bowed and then began to eat.
An Su looked at Ji Wushang with cold eyes, and Ji Wushang happened to raise his head slightly and saw this woman. He did not know her name, but he could read the meaning in her eyes.
It was actually a warning to him! Ji Wushang sneered. His purpose in coming here was not to compete for favor at all! Did they need to play this warning game with him? And there was the woman next to him who had spoken to him beforehand.
Dressed in such plain and vulgar makeup, one wonders if Tuoba Heyan would find it repulsive! But then again, what kind of person is Tuoba Heyan? Perhaps he has some peculiar tastes! Vulgar and vulgar makeup might be more to his liking!
Ji Wushang shook off her thoughts, then picked up Huangfu Jun'an and placed him on her lap. "Come on, Nianlang, tell your mother, what do you want to eat?"
"I'd like some porridge." Huangfu Jun'an pointed to the small bowl of porridge on the side.
“Okay.” Ji Wushang said, reaching out to take the porridge, and then feeding Huangfu Junan spoonful by spoonful, as if no one else was around.
The adults around were somewhat displeased, but when they looked at Tuoba Heyan, he acted as if he didn't see them, eating some snacks and drinking some wine, while his two concubines served him.
They had no choice but to swallow their dissatisfaction.
Bei Gongminhao quietly turned his head to watch Ji Wushang feed Huangfu Junan, a smile playing on his lips, as if he were watching the most beautiful thing in the world. A faint smile remained on his face, as if it were only him and the three of them in a world.
Tuoba Heyan's eyes darkened as he raised his wine cup and poured it down his throat, his dark eyes fixed on Ji Wushang and the other two.
An Su looked at Tuoba Heyan with a smile, "Your Majesty, would you like some snacks?"
"Mmm." Tuoba Heyan nodded, opened his sexy thin lips, and An Su smiled as she put the pastry into Tuoba Heyan's mouth.
Tuoba Heyan pulled Ansu into his arms!
"Your Majesty, you're so naughty! So many people are watching!" An Su said coquettishly in Tuoba Heyan's arms.
"Hehe, I will do whatever I want!" Tuoba Heyan sneered, already holding a pastry in his hand, and placed it to An Su's cherry lips. "Come, my beloved consort, let me feed you."
"Your Majesty, you're so naughty!" An Su smiled seductively, then opened her mouth to take a bite, but Tuoba Heyan playfully removed the pastry from her mouth. "Hehe, come here, my beloved consort!"
The ministers in the hall looked at this scene and listened to the laughter. They were a little embarrassed. What was even more outrageous was that Tuoba Heyan put the pastry into Ansu's mouth and then let her put his finger in her mouth!
Ji Wushang pretended not to hear, but he had forgotten about this perverted court and this perverted banquet! He shouldn't have brought Huangfu Jun'an here, because this is where such a boring and shameless show is going to unfold!
He was worried that Huangfu Jun'an would ask questions, since children are easily curious.
"Mother, what is Uncle doing?" Huangfu Jun'an looked at Ji Wushang, but pointed at Tuoba Heyan and An Su on the high seat. Fan Lixue next to her was fuming, determined to get close to Tuoba Heyan and not let him neglect her!
Ji Wushang's face paled slightly. "I told you not to ask, say, or look around randomly, why won't you listen to your mother?" Ji Wushang said, "It's a game, understand? Nianlang, don't ask anymore, just eat your meal obediently."
"Oh." Huangfu Jun'an nodded.
At this moment, Tuoba Heyan just pulled your finger out of Ansu's mouth, and the ministers at the table all lowered their heads as they watched.
Tuoba Heyan sneered, "Since this is a farewell banquet, there should be wine and song and dance. Men, bring on the song and dance! And you gentlemen," his dark eyes swept over the people around him, "you may do as you please!"
Immediately, many dancers entered from outside and began to dance gracefully upon entering the hall. The ministers, however, became less reserved and began to whisper among themselves while watching the dance.
Ji Wushang was not in the mood for anything. She looked at Beigong Minhao, whose gaze was also on her and Huangfu Jun'an. At this moment, he looked at Ji Wushang and said, "I will return to the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty tomorrow."
"Why so soon? Wasn't it supposed to be ten days from now?" Ji Wushang asked, holding Huangfu Jun'an in his arms. Huangfu Jun'an immediately struggled, "Nianlang wants Uncle Beigong to hug him!"
"Alright, be careful on your way." Ji Wushang put Huangfu Jun'an down on the ground, and Huangfu Jun'an smiled as he walked towards Beigong Minhao, who immediately picked him up. "Nianlang, do you listen to your mother very well?"
"Hmm, Nianlang is very obedient!" Huangfu Jun'an looked at Beigong Minhao and smiled. He nuzzled his head against Beigong Minhao's chest. "Uncle Beigong, are you leaving already?"
"He's leaving." Bei Gong Minhao said, glancing at Ji Wushang. "After Uncle Bei Gong leaves, Nianlang must be even more obedient and not make your mother angry. Understand?"
"Nianlang knows, Nianlang won't make his mother angry!"
"Also, do you remember what Uncle Beigong once said? You're a man now, and you have to take on the responsibility of protecting your mother. If anyone bullies your mother, you must protect her, understand?" Beigong Minhao's dark eyes looked at Ji Wushang, and Ji Wushang had no choice but to look at him as well. "Prince Zhenbei, please don't teach Nianlang like this..."
“Nianlang understands.” Huangfu Jun’an nodded and continued to snuggle in Beigong Minhao’s arms.