When Zhang Yi and others entered the main hall, in the bright light, countless pairs of eyes stared straight at them.

  Almost a thousand people watched, Zhang Qi was quiet and smiled, she wore a big red robe today, with a yellowish-brown scarf. The color of the scarf is like the sunset.

  Her shiny black hair naturally scattered on her shoulders, with a pair of golden earrings hanging from her ears. The earrings were thin and large, shaking slightly with her movements, hidden in her black hair, extremely captivating.

  This magnificent red robe, since ancient times has been a favorite among the powerful and noble, now worn on Zhang Gui's body, sets off her pale skin with a hint of red, her small face with features like a painting, bright and clear, elegant and unrestrained, with an inexplicable air of elegance and refinement.

  Zheng Yu sat on one side, staring intently at Zhang Yi, looking at Lang Ling Wang.

  Every time, she tells herself that the humble woman in front of her is not worth her attention. Even if Gao Zhanggong dotes on and pities her, how many years can it last? This kind of woman who relies on her looks will always be the first to wither away.

  But for the first time, her calm mood was disturbed again when she saw Zhang Qi.

  It was only now that she had never felt this way before, thinking that Zhang's beauty was so changeable, beautiful to the point where any clothes on her body were just embellishments. Clearly a humble woman, but as long as she paid attention to dressing up, she could be elegant if she wanted to be, and noble if she wanted to be.

  Beside Zhang Yi, Lang Ling Wang was still wearing a black robe with a hint of red, this kind of dark-colored yet subtly revealing red garment originally showed nobility, and when worn on his body, it made Lang Ling Wang look even more handsome and noble, beyond compare.

  The whole audience was dressed up, but these two people stole all the limelight.

  The King of Lanling raised his head, withdrew the scorching gazes that were pressing in on him from all sides into the bottom of his eyes, and suddenly pulled Zhang Qi heavily towards him. He brought her into his embrace, and in front of so many people, at such a banquet, he actually wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly before striding towards his seat.

  That's an attitude!

  As soon as this attitude was revealed, Zheng Yu in the corner showed a hint of disappointment on her face. Perhaps she had been disappointed too many times. In Zhang Qi's expression, at this moment, there was finally a hint of coldness amidst the calmness.

  As the two fell silent, the noise started again. Xiao Mo lowered his head, slowly sipped a mouthful of wine from his cup, gazing at his own reflection in the wine, and smiled silently to himself.

  Just then, a loud burst of laughter came over.

  A middle-aged general with a long beard and a tall, majestic figure walked in. As the general entered, the crowd called out: "General Duan." "We've seen General." "General."

  For this laborious and meritorious General Duan, the Prince of Lanling also showed respect. When General Duan's gaze arrived, he put Zhang Gui aside, slightly bowed his head, and said: "I have seen the general."

  Duan General walked straight up to him. After receiving a courtesy from the Prince of Lanling, he turned to Zhang Gui. "This woman, is she Mrs. Zhang? Indeed, she's a beauty."

  General Duan's voice was loud and thick, with a hint of warmth. King Lanling lowered his head and said: "Yes, she is my wife... My wife has been in a bad mood lately and has been a bit willful and playful. If there is any improper behavior, please don't mind it, General."

  The King of Lanling spoke in a warm and gentle tone, using a spoiled yet helpless tone, as if blaming a favorite cat, saying that she was being willful and playful, which made General Duan nod his head.

  General Duan looked at Zhang Qi, stroking his beard with a smile, "I've heard that Zhang Ji's song and dance are unparalleled. I wonder if you can let everyone have a taste of it today?"

  The tone is still thick and warm.

  But this attitude is a thorough and utter disdain, in his eyes, Zhang Qi is just a plaything. Gao Chang Gong was still a bit kind-hearted, as an elder, he didn't scold her, but it's okay to dampen the woman's arrogance.

  Although Lanling King had just told him that she was his woman, this man's woman was a bit willful, and he asked General Duan to tolerate her. General Duan turned around and still made such a request to Zhang Qi.

  Everyone looked at Zhang Qi.

  Holding her small hand, Langling Wang's large palm tightened.

  Zhang Qi knew that even if she wore beautiful clothes and had a free-spirited personality, it was all just about adding the two words "rarely obtained" to the name of an object.

  Since it's like that, she is a talented singer and dancer, but won't show off about it.

  She smiled slightly and raised her head, looking straight at General Duan, calmly and quietly replied: "In response to General Duan's words, I refuse!"

  He directly rejected General Duan's request!

  General Duan was born into a powerful family and is also a high-ranking official in the court. With many years of military campaigns and repeated victories, he can be said to have achieved great success both as a military commander and as an administrator. His talent and prestige are evident everywhere, and his influence is extremely high in both the imperial court and the wider world. At this point, there are very few people who would dare to contradict him.

  Among the crowd's astonishment, General Duan snorted and with his status, didn't bother to argue with a concubine. He brushed off his sleeves and turned around to leave.

  As soon as General Duan left, the whispers around Zhang Gui grew louder. "How dare she!" "She's just relying on the favor of Prince Lanling." "So ungrateful!"

  Among the accusations that came one after another, Autumn Princess, who was sitting not far behind, said in a sharp voice: "Even my imperial brother would not speak to General Duan like this. She is really an ignorant and foolish woman." She glared at Prince Langling and shouted: "Chang Gong, look what you have spoiled this woman into!"

  The King of Lanling lowered his head and looked at Zhang Gui, suddenly saying in a low voice: "Even if she has a thousand faults, she is still my wife, and you have no right to teach her!"

  The voice of Lanling Wang was low and resonant.

  As soon as this was said, the accusations from all sides suddenly stopped!

  In the silence, more eyes turned to General Duan.

  The King of Lanling was clearly hinting at something, he was scolding Princess Qiu, but wasn't he also refuting General Duan?

  Zhu Tong heard it too, and his old face turned red with rage. He secretly cursed: This kid doesn't know what's good for him!

  He originally had some plans after hearing the rumors. Now, with a burst of anger, he waved his hand and ordered a few words, canceling all those arrangements!

  But a young and ignorant child, if he is willing to help himself, it's his own good fortune. If he doesn't know what's good for him, then there's no need to waste time on him.

  This is Langling Wang making another statement.

  For a concubine who doesn't put his face in his eyes and tramples on his dignity, even Duan Lao dares to humiliate him. Chang Gong, how did you become like this?

  Zheng You beside Princess Qiu lowered her head and twisted her clothes corner. She didn't make a sound for a long time.

  Tonight's banquet, although it is said to be for Duān Lǎo to rest and refresh himself, in fact many people have come because of Zhāng Qǐ. Now that Lán Líng Wáng has made such a statement, many people who had prepared to make a move can no longer do so.

  The gazes directed at Zhang Qi were withdrawn one by one. The hall was quiet for a moment before becoming noisy and bustling again.

  At this moment, a sharp whistle came. "His Majesty is arriving——"

  The emperor has arrived.

  Everyone hastily stood up.

  Duan Lao Jiangjun personally came to welcome him, and in his energetic and cheerful voice, Emperor Gao Yan walked up wearing a light blue casual attire.

  He was quite tall and slender. In his early twenties, he had sharp facial features and a handsome appearance, with a cold and stern demeanor. He walked towards the host with a smile on his face.

  As they walked, Gao Yan laughed and said: "Today is to welcome General Duan and wash the dust, this is not the palace, you don't have to be so formal."

  With gentle words and smiles, he arrived before King Langling.

  Gently looking at Lang Ling Wang, Gao Yan patted his shoulder and smiled: "Long Gong, you're still young." After saying this ambiguous sentence, he took a deep look at Zhang Qi before turning back to the front of the hall.

  He raised his cup of wine and loudly proclaimed to the crowd: "General Duan guards the border, truly laborious with high merit. I represent the parents of Qi State in offering General Duan a toast."

  Having said that, he drank it all in one gulp.

  General Duan also smiled humbly and said a few words, then drank up all the wine in his cup.

  After three rounds of drinking, Gao Yan put down his wine cup and called out: "Chang Gong, come here."

  Under everyone's gaze, Langling Wang put down Zhang Yi and walked away.

  The King of Lanling sat down on a nearby stool, and Gao Ye patted his shoulder again, sighing: "You stubborn child... never mind, I won't bother with you anymore. Come have a drink with me and General Duan."

  The crowd was stunned for a moment, and then it became lively again.

  The autumn princess looked at this scene in disbelief and muttered: "What is the emperor doing?"

  On the other side, Zheng Yu also widened her eyes and muttered: "Your Majesty, don't blame Chang Gong? How is that possible?" The King of Lanling was disrespectful and arrogant, her father had always said that Gao Changgong was finished, he would never get ahead. How could it be that in just a blink of an eye, Your Majesty had forgotten his many disrespectfulness and yet valued him so much?

  Could it be that they were all wrong, and tonight Your Majesty summoned Langling Wang and Zhang Ji not to humiliate them, but to show everyone the importance of this attitude?

  Li Ying, who was sitting in the back, heard the conversation between the two and said in a low voice: "Ayu, it seems that Gao Changgong's imperial favor is still there." No matter what Gao Changgong's attitude is, now that Zhang Ji has spoken such words, she can ask the empress dowager to grant them a direct marriage. Now that Gao Changgong's imperial favor is still there, it seems that Zheng Yu's parents will be willing to fulfill their daughter's wish when they see her devotion.

  The King of Lanling bowed his head and offered another toast, again eliciting a hearty laugh from General Duan. The emperor's attitude was too obvious; judging from the situation, it was clear that he had also noticed the king's earlier impolite words and actions towards General Duan, which is why he wanted to offer him a toast himself.

  He sipped slowly and thought: It seems those rumors have taken effect.

  As he thought of the rumor, he immediately thought of offering this plan to his Zhang Qi. Turning back, he looked at her with a complex expression, and suddenly, an idea emerged in his mind: Ah Qi is truly extraordinary, I have some people who can help me come up with strategies, but none of them are as good as her. Even Zheng Shi, with the power of one family...

  He was lost in thought when Gao Yan sighed beside him, "Chang Gong, why do you keep glancing at your wife?" He shook his head helplessly and summoned a eunuch, "Bring Zhang Shi over."

  "Yes."

  It seems Your Majesty has misunderstood, Prince Langling's lips moved slightly, but in the end he still didn't speak.

  At this time, Zhang Qi had already come over.

  Where is she?

  Lowering her head, Zhang Gui bowed to the three of them and then slowly squatted down, leaning against Langling Wang's knee in a gentle and elegant manner.

  Lowering his head to see her gentle and quiet appearance, he felt her soft body leaning against him. The King of Lanling was stunned for a moment, his lips relaxed unknowingly, and his face, which had been gloomy all along, suddenly brightened, with a hint of tenderness. It even made some of the dignitaries at the banquet stare blankly.

  The King of Lanling was drinking wine while stroking Zhang Gui's raven hair, feeling the soft strands slipping through his fingers.

  General Duan glanced at him and shook his head again.

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