Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 285

Chapter 285: Chapter 283: The Destined One_1

He secretly clenched his fist. Anyway, the Emperor of Jin and the King Xian had already agreed to his proposal to marry the Commandery Princess. The announcement would be made at today’s palace feast. He was not in a rush. Even if the Commandery Princess had no feelings for him, he believed he could win her over.

Wei Qiheng’s gaze seemed to stick to Bai Qingyan as he sat back in his seat, his eyebrows revealing undisguised joy.

He had encountered countless women, but only this one could make him so deeply affected after just one meeting. He was willing to spend his life without any other beauties, as long as he could be with her.

Wei Qiheng thought, perhaps as his eldest royal sister had said, he had met his destined one!

Hearing the eunuch’s announcement that the Emperor of Jin and the Emperor of Yan had arrived, everyone in the hall stood up and saluted.

Bai Qingyan glanced towards the Emperor of Yan. When their eyes met, her calm gaze carried a silent warning. Murong Yu was stunned for a moment before smiling wryly, seeming slightly troubled. It looked like he had severely offended the girl his brother liked the last time.

The Emperor of Jin and the Emperor of Yan, Murong Yu, arrived together and took their seats side by side on the high platform.

Following closely behind the Emperor of Yan, Murong Yu, the Little Prince Murong Li’s eyes lit up when he saw Bai Qingyan. The Crown Prince personally guided him to sit next to him.

The Crown Prince treated Murong Li with a warm brotherly attitude.

Murong Li restrained his urge to turn back and look at his Ninth Uncle. It was only when the Crown Prince pretended not to know about their lake excursion and introduced him that Murong Li said, "Yesterday, I was accompanied by Mr. Xiao on a lake tour. I know Mr. Xiao."

The Emperor of Yan looked towards the direction of Murong Li and Xiao Rongyan, raised his wine cup with a smile, and signaled Xiao Rongyan from a distance.

Xiao Rongyan pretended to be surprised and honored. He quickly stood up with his wine cup, gave a respectful bow, and used his sleeve to cover his face as he drank it all in one go.

The Crown Prince was very pleased. Yesterday, upon learning that Xiao Rongyan had accompanied the Emperor of Yan on a lake tour, he had instructed Xiao Rongyan to interact more with the Emperor of Yan.

"Does the Emperor of Yan know Mr. Xiao?" asked the Emperor of Jin to Murong Yu.

"Yes, my chief eunuch met Mr. Xiao in Nanyan. Yesterday, my youngest son insisted on a lake tour and used Mr. Xiao’s painted boat," Murong Yu replied honestly without concealment.

"Mr. Xiao’s talent is astonishing. Even though he is a merchant, he has won our Emperor’s favor. I did not expect the Emperor of Yan to also appreciate Mr. Xiao so much," said the Empress.

The long-absent Empress accompanied the Emperor in attending this feast. Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess Consort’s birth mother, Consort Yu, sat next to the Emperor, while the currently favored Lady Qiu was situated beside the Emperor.

While everyone was stunned by Lady Qiu’s favor and amazed at the Emperor of Yan’s stunning appearance, a rapid sound of a huqin and dense drumbeats began.

A woman wearing a fiery red dance dress adorned with gold and jade ornaments, with her face veiled in gold gauze, stepped barefoot into the hall to the sound of the music. Every step on the drumbeats caused the golden bells on her ankles to jingle crisply. She was followed by several Xiliang warriors carrying drums.

Bai Qingyan looked towards Li Tianfu. Yesterday, Li Tianfu had been in extreme despair over Lu Tianzhuo’s death, but today, she seemed reborn, exuding seductive charm, her gaze fixed on the Emperor with a clear purpose.

Bai Qingyan turned to the high seat where the Emperor, who was having a conversation with Lady Qiu, had a slight smile at the corners of his mouth. It appeared that Li Tianfu’s seductive charms did not capture the Emperor’s attention.