Chapter 42: Trouble Comes from the Mouth

  Then there was another round of cups and dishes, offering brothers and sisters, and finally came out the emperor's youngest daughter, who had just turned fifteen years old, Princess Piao Rui. She saw that the little princess was also dancing, but lively and lovely, yet not losing her beauty, even Hua Xiang Rong couldn't help but praise the little girl's beautiful dance, if she didn't have great confidence in her own face, she would probably be very ashamed to lower her head now.

  It was just that Hua Xiang thought it was strange, but ever since she started drinking the wine from the glow-in-the-dark cup, Xiao Yuehan would occasionally glance at the cup in her hand, furrowing his brow as if thinking about something.

  "What's wrong?" Hua Xiang Rong couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

  Xiao Yuehan narrowed his eyes, just about to speak, when the old emperor on the other side suddenly opened his mouth and said with great enthusiasm: "I am very happy today, it's just that Princess Piaoyun has also come of age. Now seeing the eldest son and Rong'er being affectionate and loving towards each other is truly heartwarming. I think it's a good idea to bring about another good match today."

  He thought she and Xiao Yuehan were in love? They are clearly cat and mouse, can a mouse fall in love with a cat? Ugh, she's not Zhang Ziyi and he's not Liu Dehua. This old emperor really is getting old and it's almost time for him to step down, no wonder Xiao Luohan and Xiao Yuehan are being so proactive now. One throne, brothers fighting each other, it's truly cruel. But the emperor wanting to play matchmaker isn't a good thing either...

  "Yuer, come here." The emperor suddenly called for Princess Fei Yuer to step forward and gently patted her head: "Imperial daughter, today your father will help you find a husband. Take a look yourself, which young noble is suitable to be your consort? Your father will let you choose."

  That little princess blushed, turned around and stared straight at Gong Sun Longqing who was drinking alone in the third seat, then lowered her head, wanting to hide her even redder face.

  Just as she looked at Gong Sun Long Qing, Hua Xiang Rong suddenly felt inexplicably tense, her hand gripping the Night Light Cup tighter and tighter.

  "Very well, as Rui'er wishes, I hereby grant the marriage of Right Chancellor Gongsun Longqing and my youngest daughter, Princess Piaorui, to take place in half a year."

  "Your Majesty!" Just as Gong Sun Long Qing was about to get up with the cup, not knowing whether he was going to thank or refuse at that moment, Hua Xiang Rong suddenly sprang up.

  In an instant, all eyes around her were cast on her, some wanting to watch the show, others worried, some indifferent, and many with complex expressions.

  Gongsun Longqi's gaze also floated over, but his eyes were dull and expressionless, without any worry or other emotions.

  "Hua Xiang Rong didn't know why she had to stand up like this, wanting to hold back, but always feeling that her own soul wanted to burst out: 'Your Majesty, I think it's not suitable... I...'"

  Suddenly, a cold force beside her pulled her down, and Hua Xiang Rong turned her head to stare at Xiao Yue Han who was warning her with a cold gaze. Suddenly, she remembered what he had said before.

  So he had known all along that the Emperor would grant a marriage to Gong Sun Long today. Did Gong Sun Long know too? Suddenly, a hint of resentment emanated from deep within her heart. Hua Xiang Rong took a deep breath and looked at Gong Sun Long who was frowning as if lost in thought, then at the Emperor whose expression seemed to be growing angry, and finally at Xiao Yue Han's warning gaze beside her. Hua Xiang Rong suddenly closed her mouth and smiled wryly.

  Yeah, it's another late night, hehe~~~~ Thanks to all the friends who sent flowers to Jingjing, and thanks to those who like Jingjing's book, love you guys~