Double Life: The Sickly Prince Eavesdrops on My Heart

The man was tall and slender, wearing a navy blue embroidered brocade robe and a white auspicious cloud pattern waist belt.

She wore a white jade hair crown, had a pair of cold eyes, a face like the Mid-Autumn Moon, hair as sharp as a knife, a high nose bridge, and beautiful lips, all of which showed her nobility and coldness.

The ladies from all the families were stunned. They thought he was a banished immortal, more handsome than Pan An!

Hu Qingyao was even more stunned. Isn't this man the same man as yesterday? He is so handsome! Hu Qingyao couldn't stop thinking about him after seeing him yesterday, but unfortunately he forgot to ask his name! I didn't expect to meet him here today. It's really a fate sent by God!

When the Queen Mother saw who was coming, her expression froze for a moment, then she put on a kind smile.

Emperor Wen smiled and said, "Jingxuan! You are the last one to come! You must drink three glasses of wine as punishment today!"

Xiao Jingxuan was neither anxious nor impatient. He stepped forward and saluted the emperor and the empress dowager respectively.

"I was poisoned and unconscious by a villain yesterday, so I am late today. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

When Emperor Wen heard this, he was furious: "What? Poisoned? How dare someone poison the palace?"

"Your Majesty, it was the new cook in the palace who committed suicide out of fear of punishment, but the mastermind behind this has not been caught yet!"

Emperor Wen was furious. "How dare someone kill the prince under the emperor's feet? The Dali Temple obeys your orders! You must investigate this case thoroughly and avenge Prince Jing!"

"I obey your order!" Lu Haifeng knelt down and accepted the order.

"Let's not talk about this matter today. Today is the first day that Princess Qingyao and Prince Qingyu from the Western Regions come to Dasheng! My Dasheng subjects will surely give them a warm reception! Come, everyone, raise your glasses to welcome the Western Regions delegation!" Emperor Wen raised his glass.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank.

"Your Majesty, we are visiting your country on behalf of the Western Regions. The biggest purpose of this trip is to seek peace with your country and form a friendly relationship between Qin and Jin! I wonder what your majesty thinks?" said Ula, the envoy from the Western Regions.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, it turned out that she was here to marry a princess!

Emperor Wen did not show much expression, which was already within his expectations.

"Our country has had good relations with the Western Regions for many years, and marriage is also a way to enhance diplomatic relations between the two countries. I, Dasheng, naturally agree with it very much. As for the choice of the bride, we will discuss it slowly!" Emperor Wen said with a smile.

Wu La was very satisfied after hearing this, "As expected of the Emperor of Dasheng, he is truly wise and powerful!"

Hu Qingyao suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Emperor Dasheng, I am Princess Qingyao of the Western Regions, and the candidate for this marriage. I would like to ask Your Majesty, can I choose my own marriage partner? In my Western Regions, women have the right to choose for themselves!"

Prince Qingyu next to Hu Qingyao tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to speak less!

But Hu Qingyao ignored him and just kept talking to himself!

"Hahaha! She is indeed a woman from the Western Regions, brave and bold! You can choose from the princes who have not married a wife, or the son of a minister, but the other party must agree!" said Emperor Wen.

Hu Qingyao pouted, a little unhappy, "Why do you need the other party's consent! Can't you just issue an order directly?"

Emperor Wen smiled and shook his head, "Princess Qingyao, to be married, both parties must love each other! A forced melon is not sweet!"

Hu Qingyao glared, "How do you know if it's sweet if you don't twist it off?"

After hearing Hu Qingyao's words, everyone started to whisper, "Isn't this princess' idea too bold?"

"This princess is so domineering!"

"That's right! Whoever marries her will..."

"I am the emperor of a country! How can I force others to get married? No matter if they are princes or anyone else!" Emperor Wen immediately put away his smile and looked a little displeased.

Princess Qingyao then pouted, "Okay! Then I'll follow the local customs!"

"Serve the food and wine! Let's start the singing and dancing!"

Various royal delicacies were brought up one by one by the palace maids. After the food and wine were served, a group of dancers came to the center of the banquet and began to dance to the sound of piano.

During the dinner, Princess Qingyao's eyes kept following Xiao Jingxuan, and she was caught by Xiao Jingxuan several times. However, she was not embarrassed, but raised her glass to toast Xiao Jingxuan!

Xiao Jingxuan refused to even glance at her, his heart was filled with disgust for her. Anyone who wanted to destroy him and Qin Ruhuan was a mortal enemy in his eyes!

As soon as the dance music ended, Hu Qingyao stood up and said, "Your Majesty! Can I have a performance?"

Although Emperor Wen was a little angry about Qing Yao's words just now, he still had to maintain his dignity!

"Okay! Princess Qingyao is invited to perform for everyone!"

Everyone applauded in response. Hu Qingyao walked to the center and took the sword handed to him by Hu Qingyu.

As the music started, Hu Qingyao stood up and jumped on tiptoe, the sword in her hand flying up and down. Her slender waist and dress fluttered, and from a distance she looked like a fairy dancing with a sword.

Everyone was very surprised. They had seen Hu Qingyao showing off her eloquence before, but they didn't expect that she actually had some strength. At least her Qinggong was very good! That's why the sword dance looked so exciting!

When the music ended, Hu Qingyao put away her sword and bowed, "My embarrassment to you, Princess!"

"Good! You are worthy of being the most favored princess in the Western Regions. You are indeed very capable!" Emperor Wen said with a smile.

"My princes, are there any young masters from noble families who are interested in Princess Qingyao?" Emperor Wen looked around.

Everyone was immersed in the sword dance just now, and they didn't expect the emperor to ask this directly. The princes immediately lowered their heads and pretended to eat. Even the children of officials pretended not to hear what the emperor said!

Emperor Wen waited for a long time without receiving a response. The Western Regions envoys were furious. "You! Do you look down on the princess of our Western Regions? This is too much! You even said you are happy to marry her. How can you explain this to His Majesty the Emperor!"

Emperor Wen was also a little embarrassed when he saw this. "Don't be anxious, envoy. Today is your first time to come to my Dasheng Palace. It's the first time for the princes and sons to see the princess. They don't know each other very well yet! Please forgive me, envoy!"

"Your Majesty, our princess is loved by everyone in the Western Regions. Her suitors line up from the palace to the city gates! There are countless people who want to marry the princess! We are here to marry her for the sake of diplomatic relations between our two countries, with full sincerity! We also hope that Your Majesty can give us a satisfactory answer in the near future!" Ula said a lot indignantly.

"Don't worry, envoy. The marriage will be successful. Don't worry. Let the princess choose carefully!"

At this time, Hu Qingyao suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this princess has already chosen the person she likes! Can you please tell me?"

Everyone was shocked after hearing this, "Who does Princess Qingyao like?"

Qin Ruhuan also had a look of watching the fun. Who would be so unlucky to be favored by this unruly and headstrong princess!

Emperor Wen was delighted when he heard this, "Who does Princess Qingyao like?"

Hu Qingyao walked around the table, and every man she passed by breathed a sigh of relief.

When passing by Xiao Jingxuan, Xiao Jingxuan had a blank expression on his face and didn't even look at her! Hu Qingyao walked over.

Xiao Jingxuan thought: You are sensible and don’t choose me, otherwise you would be embarrassed!

Hu Qingyao suddenly turned around and pointed at someone, "He's the one I like!"