"Your Majesty, it is really hard to see the character of the young ladies from the noble families through such a performance. It is better to let them go. I want to see what they are like in normal times."

Murong Yan nodded and said, "Prince Tuoba is right."

So the emperor gave orders that all ladies and young ladies could walk around the palace freely without any restraint.

"If Prince Tuoba has someone he likes, please tell me immediately."

"It's natural."

After everyone dispersed, Tuoba Hong followed them. He finally found an opportunity to meet Zhihan in private.

However, he still had a bit of rationality and did not approach them immediately.

Instead, he observed other ladies and young ladies intentionally or unintentionally to see how they got along with each other.

The more Tuoba Hong looked at Zhihan, the more he felt that his own was the best, and no one could compare to him.

Be it looks or dignity and poise, he and she are a match made in heaven.

Murong Yan saw him looking at the position of the Xu family mother and daughter and the Xie family mother and daughter, and frowned. Didn't you say you didn't like the Xu family girl? Why is he still looking at her?

Most importantly, why did he look at the girl from the Xie family? Bai Jin was definitely not his ideal match.

"Prince Tuoba, if you think there's a liking for me, you can come forward and have a conversation with me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will go and join in the fun."

"Please."

Xiao Chunzi looked at her master's livid face and wondered in her heart, could it be that Prince Tuoba has taken a fancy to Xie Baijin? Isn't this a poke at the emperor's heart?

He is so exhausted that he hopes Prince Dongyue will just take care of himself.

After saying that, Tuoba Hong walked straight towards Yun Zhihan and Xie Baijin.

"Thank you Madam, thank you Miss, I am Tuoba Hong, the Crown Prince of Dongyue."

Yun Zhihan saw that he had lost a lot of weight, and believed that he had suffered a lot these days.

"I have met Prince Tuoba."

Bai Jin just smiled and didn't say anything. She wanted to leave and give her mother and Uncle Hong some time to talk, but when she glanced around, she found that there were many people around, and the emperor's spies were everywhere.

It was obviously irrational to leave at this time, so she could only stand here and act as a big lantern, hoping that her mother would go back and not punish her.

"Prince Tuoba, I am honored to be here."

Tuoba Hong looked at Bai Jin's mischievous appearance and complained in his heart: This child's gloating look really makes people love and anger him. He must be mad at his own Zhihan at home.

"Ms. Bai Jin, I heard that your hobbies are different from other ladies. Can you tell me what your hobbies are?"

Bai Jin chuckled and said, "Your Highness, I like to read the Art of War. I heard that Prince Tuoba was also a general. If there is a chance, can we have an exchange?"

"If there is a destiny, then of course it is possible."

Although Tuoba Hong was talking to Bai Jin, his eyes never left Yun Zhihan.

Both of them knew that there were some things they couldn't say, so they could only stare at each other in silence.

After a while, Tuoba Hong left the two and went to the girl from the Xu family. Zhihan had mentioned the Xu family in the letter, saying that they had some relationship with Prince Fenyang.

If that is the case, they pose a potential threat to the Xie family and must be eliminated.

Seeing Prince Tuoba walking towards them, Madam Xu's face was full of smiles. She felt that it must be the result of her daughter's hard work.

"Mrs. Xu, Miss Xu."

"Prince Tuoba, I am honored to be here."

"My daughter Xu Yuanyin greets Crown Prince Tuoba."

"I just saw Miss Xu's piano playing and dancing skills are so beautiful. I guess she must have been practicing for a long time, right?"

"Your Highness, I have been learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting since I was young, and it has been more than ten years."

Madam Xu quickly added, "Prince Tuoba may not know that Yuanyin is not only talented, but also well versed in the Four Books and Five Classics. I believe she will be able to have a good conversation with the prince."

"Oh?" Tuoba Hong snorted and laughed, "So, your daughter and Miss Xie are really completely different."

When Madam Xu heard that Prince Tuoba actually compared her daughter with that evil creature from the Xie family, she instantly felt insulted.

Besides, doesn't the daughter of the Xie family dislike men? What is she doing here? Thinking of this, Mrs. Xu had an idea. Isn't this the best time to frame someone?

The Xie family betrayed the emperor and betrothed a daughter who was eager to get married to the prince of Dongyue, which caused obstacles to the marriage between the two countries. At this time, the Xu family stood out, saved the crisis and won the emperor's heart.

Mrs. Xu was so proud of herself when this scene came to her mind.

Seeing her mother remained silent, Xu Yuanyin could only reply, "Your Highness, I have received an orthodox education since childhood. In addition, the Xu family has very strict family education, so I dare not do anything beyond the rules."

The implication is: Xie Baijin is just a wild child. Not only is she unskilled in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she also doesn't look like a lady from a noble family in her daily life.

Madam Xu came back to her senses from her daydream and agreed, "Prince Tuoba, my husband is very strict in teaching our daughter, and he is very considerate in etiquette. You can rest assured, Prince."

Tuoba Hong looked at the mother and daughter with embarrassment. He just came to ask about the situation, so why did it feel like he was already going to marry the girl from the Xu family?

Before he could react, Madam Xu continued to accuse him, "Prince Tuoba, please don't be fooled by the girl from the Xie family. I am doing this for your own good."

"Oh? What does Madam Xu mean?"

Seeing that he was in high spirits, Madam Xu became even more complacent and continued, "Your Highness, you don't know that Xie Baijin is an outlier. He doesn't like men and is misogynistic."

Xie Baijin thought: She is not misogynistic, but she is misogynistic towards stupid people.

"What? Is this true?" Tuoba Hong was stunned when he heard the news, but he immediately realized that it should be a rumor spread by Zhihan.

"It's true, and it came from the palace."

Seeing that her mother had said too much, Xu Yuanyin quickly interrupted and said, "Prince Tuoba, just listen to it. There is no basis for this matter. It is just hearsay from the people on the street."

Mrs. Xu wanted to explain herself, but her daughter shut her up with a look.

Her mother was too worried. If this got to the emperor's ears, wouldn't he accuse the Xu family of spreading rumors? If they checked further and found that the news came from the palace, they would be in big trouble.

"Thank you Madam Xu and Miss Xu for your reminder. I will definitely be more careful."

Xu Yuanyin reminded, "Prince, don't worry, they are just rumors, don't take them seriously."

"it is good."

After saying this, Tuoba Hong turned his head and deliberately chatted with other young ladies and ladies from aristocratic families, trying to be fair to everyone. Although he didn't take it to heart, he had to let the Emperor of the Great Zhou see it.

An hour later, he returned to the palace under the guidance of the young eunuch.

"Is Prince Tuoba back? Is there anyone you like?"

"Your Majesty, I heard a rumor from the ladies. I hope Your Majesty can explain it to me."

"What's the rumor?" Murong Yan was also very curious.

"The Xie family girl's preferences are unique, aren't they?" Tuoba Hong couldn't find the right words, but he believed that the emperor must have heard of such big news.

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