I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 40

He looked up at the emperor and Chu Gexing beside him.

So……

What about these two...?

It was just an ordinary, unremarkable coincidence, or rather...

Everyone's true intention is not what it seems!

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This whole thing is really awkward.

The three men, each harboring their own secrets, were awkward to the core, yet outwardly remained composed. The Emperor, with a smile that concealed his authority, the Commander of the Nine Gates, with a radiant smile and frequent nods, and the Grand Councilor of the Military Council, still playing the role of an icy beauty.

Three exceptionally handsome men surrounded the Empress Dowager—a truly breathtaking and stunning scene.

Tang Leyan watched intently.

Princess Yinyue finally managed to grab her arm and twist it hard.

For some reason, Princess Yinyue felt an indescribable hatred towards the "boy" in front of her.

Was it his bright, lively eyes that were so captivating, or his cheerful demeanor that seemed so familiar, or perhaps...?

Yin Yue never imagined that her "special" interest in this guy wasn't because of his red clothes or the sandalwood fan in his hand, but because he simply shared a similar aura with the person she had inadvertently fallen for years ago.

That's the crux of the problem.

Therefore, history always repeats itself.

Princess Yinyue is really unlucky.

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Tang Leyan felt a pain in her arm.

She frowned and glared fiercely at the princess beside her.

Where did this princess come from? She's so ruthless.

If it weren't for her status, and if it weren't for the three heavyweight men around her, she would have already kicked this mischievous princess who was sticking to her like a leech away.

She sniffled, saddened by her inability to act rashly.

His gaze shifted and fell upon Xu Meiren, who had never had a chance to speak.

The beautiful woman gazed at the Empress Dowager with captivating eyes.

Tang Leyan naturally knew who the beauty was looking at.

She snorted coldly.

Perhaps it was because her aura was too strong, Xu Meiren's sixth sense immediately picked it up.

The moment the beauty turned her head and met Tang Leyan's eyes, the warm and bright smile on her face vanished, replaced by a sharp and icy expression.

“Different people, different fates, how tragic.” Tang Leyan shook her head.

Another sharp pain shot through my arm.

"Ah..." She was momentarily stunned and let out a low scream.

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The pleasant conversation on the other end was immediately interrupted.

All three men turned their gazes toward them.

The three of them noticed it almost as soon as the sound was heard.

Is this the behavior expected of the powerful and wealthy who were previously engrossed in chatting with the Empress Dowager?

Chapter Fifty-Two: Holding on and Not Letting Go

The Nine Gates Admiral's eyebrows furrowed slightly, displaying a unique and beautiful demeanor reminiscent of Xi Shi holding her heart.

He remained silent and looked at the Grand Councilor beside him.

The Grand Councilor blinked and glanced lightly at His Majesty the Emperor beside him.

As expected of the emperor, Tang Shaoxuan reacted quickly, coughed, and asked, "Why is Leyan screaming?"

Tang Leyan glared fiercely at Princess Yinyue, thinking to herself, "I'll remember this now. No matter what kind of princess you are, you just wait!"

Upon hearing His Majesty speak, he turned his head and said calmly, "Your Majesty, I was accidentally bitten by a passing rat, but I am fine now."

Deceiving the emperor! Deceiving the emperor!

Princess Yinyue stared at her silently, her whole body radiating a silent resentment.

Tang Leyan smiled faintly.

Tang Shaoxuan was surprised, and the Empress Dowager was even more surprised: "Are there rats in Ronghua Palace?"

"I think the rat that can run rampant in this Ronghua Palace is probably a rat demon."

Her smiling face is truly endearing.

Tang Leyan watched intently, thinking: "Wow, it was worth it for me to be twisted so many times by this spoiled princess. It's a feast for the eyes, so it's definitely worth the price of admission."

Princess Yinyue stomped her feet.

The emperor knew perfectly well what was going on, yet he still covered for the boy.

Of those present, who was the fool? They all knew perfectly well.

Apart from the icy Chu Zhongtang, everyone else was secretly laughing.

Damn it, Leyan, you just wait.

Princess Yinyue was furious and embarrassed. When she turned her head, she met Leyan's eyes.

From an angle where the Empress Dowager and the others couldn't see, the other person gently winked their right eye at her.

Princess Yinyue was stunned for a moment, then became furious, but eventually calmed down.

You brat, how dare you give this princess the side-eye!

Is this a provocation? Or a flirtation...?

Okay, if it's flirting, then you have good taste.

If it's a provocation...

Princess Yinyue exuded an aura of evil.

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With everyone present, the Empress Dowager was delighted and ordered a banquet to be held in the Ronghua Palace.

The group had originally planned to find an excuse to leave, but it was almost evening, and time for dinner.

Thus, everyone gathered together, creating a small "family banquet" scene.

Tang Leyan was originally sitting at the end of the table. She just wanted to be closer to the emperor and farther away from Princess Yinyue.

Unexpectedly, after arranging the order, she was indeed far from Yinyue, but not very close to the emperor.

The Empress Dowager took an instant liking to her and refused to let her leave no matter what she said.

In terms of rank, and considering the taboo against the harem, she ended up sitting to the left of the Grand Councilor, with only the Commander of the Nine Gates separating her from him.

The latter is the second person she doesn't want to rely on, compared to Yin Yue. What bad luck!

But Chu Gexing was different; his smile was faint, as if he didn't recognize her.

"Guard Yue, let me entertain you, ha, hahaha."

His laughter was so grating.

He looks a lot like a classic villain.

Tang Leyan smiled and said, "Thank you, Admiral. I can do it myself."

As a result, the Nine Gates Admiral, perhaps addicted to acting, frantically served her tea and wine.

By the time Tang Leyan realized that there was indeed wine in her wine glass and wine in her teacup, her vision was already becoming blurry.

I knew this person wasn't well-intentioned.

"May I ask, Your Excellency..." she heard herself stammering, "What... kind of tea is this?"

"Since you've asked so sincerely," the Nine Gates Admiral said with a smile, "then I'll mercifully tell you that this is the famous Drunken Immortal Tea, a tribute from Yunnan. It has a slightly intoxicating taste, but it won't make you drunk, so don't worry."

"Oh...I see...but..." Tang Leyan agreed, winking as she looked at the face of the person next to her—red lips, white teeth, and rosy cheeks—she really wanted to strip him naked...

Then she changed into women's clothing.

That would probably look much better.

“But, this Drunken Immortal Tea, when drunk with real wine, will have ten times the effect of ordinary wine… You see, I only just remembered this now. If you hadn’t asked, Guard Yue, I really wouldn’t have remembered. Ha, ha, ha, ha.” He laughed.

Tang Leyan was already feeling dizzy. She reached up and rubbed her temples: "Laugh, keep laughing, don't stop."

"Why?" asked the Nine Gates Admiral.

"If you don't speak..." Tang Leyan turned her head, her eyes blurry with drunkenness as she looked at the person in front of her, "I'll feel like there's a woman sitting next to me..."

As she spoke, the effects of the alcohol kicked in, and she involuntarily leaned forward.

The Nine Gates Admiral was stunned by her words. When he saw her fall over, he couldn't help but reach out to support her.

He only realized what was happening when he caught her, and was immediately furious. He let go of her and pushed her backward.

Tang Leyan was slightly awakened by his push, and immediately widened her eyes and sat up.

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On the other side, the Empress Dowager was chatting with the Emperor and the Grand Councilors, and said, "I think Leyan is a good child. Today's martial arts competition has selected a gem."

"Hmm," the emperor replied.

Several people looked at Mingzhu at the same time, only to see her suddenly stand up, cup her hands and say, "This humble official is not a good drinker and requests to leave the table first."

The Empress Dowager still intended to keep the person, but was hesitating when the Grand Councilor turned his gaze and immediately leaned over to whisper something to her.

Tang Leyan saw this and became suspicious.