The Prince of Guangling gazed deeply at her, and after a while, he said: "Go!"

  Zhang Qi nodded hastily and turned to leave.

  The Prince of Guangling looked at her flustered appearance, the corners of his mouth rising slightly, and suddenly said: "Zhang Shi Aqie, what I said last time has come true..."

  He spoke simply, but Zhang Guis heart skipped a beat. A few months ago when she first met this man, his words involuntarily flashed back to her mind: "You are young and beautiful now, you will definitely be a seductress when you grow up. I will come to Jiankang as a guest soon, and then have you serve me in bed, how about that?"

  She turned her pale face quickly and looked up, but it was a luxurious carriage that had just left in a cloud of dust.

  Squinting her eyes to avoid the dust, Zhang Qi caught up a step and then hastily stopped. She bit her lip, watching the carriage go further and further away, thinking to herself: He must be teasing me, yes, he must be!

  She has been out for quite some time now.

  Zhang Qi suppressed the unease in her heart and hastily walked towards Xiao Fus residence. She was worried that once Guangling King left, everyone would lose their minds. If they dispersed early, Zhang Jin wouldnt be able to find her, and that would be a disaster.

  Fortunately, when I returned to the Xiao Mansion, the mansion was still brightly lit and music was floating in the air. Looking up, I saw that there were people in the garden, their shadows vague, their clothes fluttering in the wind, and it was the most lively moment of the banquet.

  Zhang Qi let out a breath and quietly came up behind Zhang Jin.

  At this moment, Zhang Jin was frowning with a pretty face, tightly clutching the handkerchief in her hand, and said unhappily to A Lan: "You also saw that Ah Xuan is with Xiao Lang?"

  "What a shameless thing!" she cursed loudly.

  Seeing this scene, Zhang Qi retreated a bit: Zhang Jin was on fire, and she didnt dare to touch her sore spot now.

  Just then, Zhang Gui felt his clothes being tugged at.

  She was startled and turned back into the night. Only to see Xiao Lu standing behind a tree, with his back against the light, his face a bit blurry. Seeing Zhang Qi looking over, he frowned and complained: "Where did you go just now? Made me look for you everywhere." Without another word, he raised his head and said seriously: "The nobleman who bought your embroidery is about to arrive. Think carefully, if you want to take this opportunity to show off, when my husband comes out, Ill give him a signal, or maybe, just see me pass on a message."

  He apparently had something else to do, and after dropping this sentence, he said hastily: "Remember. Im gone." After that, his body was slightly shorter, and he quickly drilled into the forest, disappearing in an instant.

  At this time, Zhang Jins voice came with a bit of sharpness and anger, "Where is A Qie? Why hasnt she been seen all night?" She was obviously burning with anger, and even from so far away, Zhang Qi could hear the sound of her heavy breathing.

  Zhang Qi hastily emerged from behind the tree, lowering her head and saying: "Sister, Im right here."

  She was nearby after all, and she came out so quickly that Zhang Jin and A Lan were both startled. A Lan glared at her and scolded in a low voice: "Youre good at hiding!"

  Zhang Mian glared at her and said in a low, unpleasant tone: "So youve been hiding in that dark corner all night? Youre really shameless!"

  She scolded to here, she thought of something, and then looked up and down at Zhang Qi, asking: "Have you seen Xiao Lang... Ah Mo?" Apparently not, Zhang Qis expression and clothes didnt look like someone who had just privately met with a man.

  As expected, Zhang Qi shook her head and replied in surprise: "No."

  "Hmph." Zhang Jin let out a snort and was about to scold, when a loud, shrill whistle pierced the air, "The Emperor has arrived——"

  Unexpectedly, Your Majesty has appeared at this time. Zhang Gui and Zhang Jin were both startled. It was an older maid beside them who softly called out: "Could it be that Your Majesty is also here to take a look?"

  As soon as this was said, several girls took it seriously. A rustling sound of clothes came, and more than a dozen girls, including Zhang Jin, flashed into the darkness - since there is already an empress in the palace, relying on Emperor Chens humble origin, his concubine position is not worth their appearance as noble-born daughters competing for it.

  The nobles who were drinking stood up and went to meet him together with the young master——At this time, although there were famous scholars, there were also elegant people who talked about the mysterious and the Tao. The style of the Wei and Jin dynasties had long since disappeared. Those who regarded kings as dirt, despised Confucius and Mencius, and ridiculed Han Feis behavior were no longer mainstream.

  In the bright light, only a tall and handsome young man in magnificent attire was seen walking towards them with large strides under the support of many princes.

  This young man, with a majestic physique and beautiful appearance, had eyes that shone like stars, and his every move was full of vigor. Although he wore simple black clothes, his gestures were truly imperial.

  He was Chen Qian, the newly enthroned emperor.

  At this time, Xiao Ce hurried forward a few steps and welcomed him. He bowed deeply and said respectfully: "Your humble servant did not know that Your Majesty had arrived and was unable to greet you from afar. Please forgive me."

  Chen Qian smiled and stepped forward, supporting Xiao Ce with a gentle hand. After Xiao Ce stood up, his gaze turned to Xiao Mo behind him, and he laughed: "Is this the Xiao Lang of Jiankang? Indeed, he has a good appearance. Everyone, please rise, please rise."

  Chen Qians tone was very calm, and when mentioning Xiao Mo, it was even calmer with a hint of a smile. However, among the Xiao family members, there were still many who changed their expressions slightly. Zhang Jin, standing in front of Zhang Qi, gritted his teeth and muttered: "Xiao Lang obviously doesnt like that Qing Xiu princess, but Your Majesty still has to mention Xiao Lang at this gathering, its really hateful!"

  The new emperor had just ascended to the throne, and his temperament was not yet clear to everyone. If it were at Princess Qingxius wedding, the Xiao family would have offended him too much, and it would be unwise. Zhang Guis eyes flickered, and he thought to himself: The emperors words will likely make the Xiao family worry for a few more days.

  Under the gaze of the crowd, Xiao Mo was calm and composed, he bowed deeply and said loudly: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty." After that, he naturally took a step back, together with Xiao Ce, and followed Emperor Chongzheng to leave.

  When the emperor arrived, all the young ladies and gentlemen retreated and bowed in greeting.

  As he walked, Xiao Mo raised his head to look around, his eyes scanning the surroundings briefly before withdrawing. It seemed like he was searching for someone from the way he looked.

  Zhang Qi thought for a moment, then quietly stood up to the bright spot. Behind her, Zhang Jins face was flushed with happiness and satisfaction as she looked at her beloved, thinking: He is looking for me! It must be that earlier when His Majesty said those words, he was afraid I would be uneasy, so he wanted to comfort me. Thinking of this, her heart felt extremely sweet.

  At this moment, Xiao Mo raised his head again and glanced over, feeling his gaze fixed in her direction. Zhang Jin was so happy that she couldnt help herself. At this time, she completely forgot that she was standing in the dark, how could he possibly see her?