CHAPTER 696: CHAPTER 563: NO ONE CAN BULLY HER ANYMORE

Ye Lingyue felt embarrassed under Housekeeper Mu’s gaze and hurried Feng Xun to leave quickly.

After they left the Feng Residence and got into the carriage, Ye Lingyue touched her face.

"Is there something on my face? Why was Housekeeper Mu looking at me so strangely just now?"

Feng Xun chuckled.

"Perhaps it reminded him of my mother and father."

Princess Qingfeng had also been about their age when she first married into the Feng Residence.

Feng Xun did not tell Ye Lingyue that the clothes they were wearing tonight were actually left behind by Feng Lan and Princess Qingfeng.

"Who resembles your mother." Ye Lingyue retorted with a blush, feeling a bit nervous about tonight.

Feng Xun smiled, took Ye Lingyue’s hand and intertwined their fingers.

"You are not like my mother; you are my wife."

Ye Lingyue felt a sting and tried to withdraw her hand, but he tightened his grip, holding her even closer.

Lately, Feng Xun was not sure what got into him; his words were becoming more and more direct.

"What wife? Perhaps Emperor Beiqing won’t even approve our marriage," Ye Lingyue said with a flushed face.

Feng Xun took her to attend the royal banquet today to meet Emperor Beiqing, only then their marriage proposal could be officially recognized, otherwise... Ye Lingyue didn’t dare to think what would happen otherwise.

She always had a subtle feeling that tonight’s royal banquet might not be so simple.

"Regardless of whether Your Majesty approves or not, my wife can only be Ye Lingyue. If she disagrees, I will elope with you," Feng Xun affectionately embraced Ye Lingyue, her slender waist resting in his arms as if it would break with a fold.

Lately, due to the affairs at the Daxia Embassy, his little woman had lost some weight; he had to find ways to make her gain some back, lest she couldn’t keep warm at night.

Ever since that night, he grew fonder of holding her.

Unfortunately, during his time in Beiqing, Wu Zhong occupied most of his time. For this significant royal banquet, that fellow barely agreed to let Feng Xun take control of his body.

Living with Wu Zhong for this period, the two had harmonized much more than before, and their personalities grew increasingly similar.

Sometimes, even Feng Xun (Wu Zhong) wasn’t sure who had the control over the body, and all this because of the little woman in his arms.

The carriage stopped. They had arrived at the Beiqing Imperial Palace.

At the gate, lamps shone brightly, with various carriages and state coaches parked, endless envoys from different countries continuously delivering gifts to the Imperial Palace.

Feng Xun stepped out of the carriage first, then helped Ye Lingyue down. She was dressed in a floor-length skirt with cloud patterns, stunningly beautiful, albeit slightly inconvenient to move in.

Their arrival drew many eyes.

Especially the couple’s attire, evidently matching, stood out among all the congratulatory guests, naturally attracting countless attention.

Recalling previous resistances in Xingxiu Cave, Ye Lingyue felt uneasy, but Feng Xun held her hand tightly and whispered.

"Leave everything to me."

With that, he led Ye Lingyue through the crowd, gracefully reaching the palace gate.

"Isn’t that Prince Feng of Beiqing? Who is the beautiful woman beside him?"

"It’s Yue Marquis from Daxia; there were rumblings earlier that the two had feelings for each other, and it looks like it’s indeed true."

"Doesn’t Prince Feng have a fiancée? How did he get involved with Yue Marquis?"

"You may not know this, but I heard that Prince Feng never acknowledged that betrothal in the first place. I heard he long sought an audience with Emperor Beiqing to dissolve the engagement."

Amid low and high discussions, the words reached Ye Lingyue and Feng Xun’s ears.

Contrary to what Ye Lingyue had anticipated, there were no criticisms.

This time, public opinion seemed quite reasonable, showing no biased support for Xue Pianran.

Moreover, the dissolution of the engagement between Feng Xun and Xue Pianran was never public; how did these people know about it?

Ye Lingyue thought about Feng Xun’s recent words and with a stirred heart, glanced at him.

"Did you spread the news?"

The man’s handsome eyebrows and eyes relaxed.

"Have you forgotten? I am, after all, a Prince, and a wealthy one at that. Sometimes, money can accomplish many things. Last time I was careless, and you were wronged. This time, no one can bully you again."

Ye Lingyue blinked, forced to admit, Feng Xun’s words were deeply satisfying, making her feel as light as a feather.

"Aren’t you worried about Xue Pianran being wronged?"

After all, that woman was his childhood sweetheart.

"What does her grievance have to do with me?"

Feng Xun lifted his hand and caressed Ye Lingyue’s nose tip, their affectionate demeanor attracting many side glances.

Feng Xun’s words warmed Ye Lingyue’s heart but also made the air literally freeze over someone’s head, hidden in the crowd nearby.

Underneath that person’s sleeves, their fingers clutched tightly as if to crush their own bones.

"Heavenly Maiden? Shouldn’t we go greet Prince Feng?" Xue Pianran’s new maid looked anxiously at her.

"Go up? To be made fun of? That bitch Ye Lingyue openly insults me. Is the thing you were preparing ready?" Despite meticulously preparing for tonight’s banquet, even thinking to wear white as Prince Feng likes, unknowingly, Feng Xun matched outfits with that woman as if longing to declare their relationship to the world.

But she would not let Ye Lingyue triumph for long.

"Heavenly Maiden, it’s ready, but... but I am very afraid," Xue Pianran’s new maid, Lian Yu, trembled, the vial in her sleeve feeling as if it could bite, unsettling her.

"What’s there to fear? Once this affair is successfully carried out, I’ll recommend you to become an Alchemist. If you refuse, humph, I’ll just marry you off to that old bachelor," Xue Pianran said sternly.

Though terrified, the thought of marrying the old bachelor frightened Lian Yu even more. Gritting her teeth, she nodded and followed Xue Pianran towards the palace gates.

Seeing Prince Feng and Ye Lingyue arriving, foreign emissaries and courtiers alike stepped aside.

Guarding the entrance was the familiar face of Cong Lv.

Seeing Ye Lingyue and Feng Xun approaching hand in hand, especially noting their attire, Cong Lv appeared somewhat embarrassed.

Those entering the Imperial Palace were forbidden to carry weapons, Elixir Pills or any potentially dangerous items. After inspecting Ye Lingyue and Feng Xun, they were allowed to proceed.

Not long after Feng Xun and Ye Lingyue entered, Xue Pianran and her maid approached.

Upon seeing Cong Lv, Xue Pianran’s maid’s expression flickered, catching his attention.