mtl008 Chapter 259 Return to Xi Palace - Palace Banquet
Chapter 259 Return to Xi Palace - Palace Banquet
Jun Feimo came back to his senses, his beautiful eyes were as deep as the sea, as if they could swallow everything. He raised his lips slightly and said softly: "Xier is so beautiful. I am used to seeing Xier's fresh and refined appearance without makeup. Today, with this exquisite makeup, she looks even more gorgeous. For a moment, I was stunned."
"Why? Am I not beautiful on weekdays?"
Jun Feimo quickly shook his head to deny it, and gently replied: "How could that be? Xier is already beautiful enough on ordinary days, and today she is even more attractive with her makeup on."
At this moment, Chu Mengting, who was standing by, had a look of curiosity and surprise in her eyes. She stared at this scene blankly, with countless questions in her mind. She couldn't help but ask, "Sister Zixi, who is he? Do you... know him?"
Yu Da stepped forward at the right time, bowed respectfully to Chu Mengting, and explained: "This is His Royal Highness the War King of Dongyang Country, and also our princess's fiancé. He will soon marry the princess and become her husband."
Yuda's words were concise and clear, but they were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Chu Mengting widened her eyes and looked at Jun Feimo and Zi Xi in disbelief, her mind in a mess.
"Ah? The War King of Dongyang Kingdom?" Chu Mengting's face showed surprise, and she repeated these words with some disbelief.
Then, a flash of sudden realization flashed across her eyes, but was quickly replaced by deep loss.
Her cousin Chu Zixi had just returned to Chu State, and they had not had time to get along well, but now, Chu Mengting had fallen deeply in love with this cousin.
However, when she learned that her cousin was about to marry far away in Dongyang Kingdom, she couldn't help but feel an indescribable sadness in her heart.
"No wonder... No wonder my cousin said that you would leave Chu soon. It turns out you were going to get married." Chu Mengting's voice was low, full of reluctance and helplessness.
Her gaze fell on Chu Zixi, and her eyes revealed complex emotions.
Chu Zixi looked at the cute little girl in front of her, a gentle smile appearing on the corner of her mouth.
She gently held Chu Mengting's hand and said softly: "Mengting, you don't have to worry too much. No matter where I am, we are always sisters. This friendship will not fade because of distance. Even if I marry to Dongyang Country, I will definitely come back to visit you."
Hearing Chu Zixi's firm words, Chu Mengting's eyes lit up slightly, as if she saw a glimmer of hope.
She held Chu Zixi's hand tightly, with a hint of expectation in her voice: "Really? Sister Zixi, will you really come back?"
Chu Zixi smiled and nodded, with a firm light in her eyes: "Of course."
Jun Feimo on the side silently observed the interaction between the two. He raised his eyebrows, looked at Chu Zixi, and sighed in his heart, it seems that Xier likes this cousin who she has just met.
The lights in Guixi Palace are brilliant, reflecting the upcoming palace banquet. However, behind the prosperity, there are hidden waves that are unknown to the public.
Chu Zixi stood and looked at Jun Feimo beside her, "What did you talk to father about that took so long?" Chu Zixi's voice was soft, but with a seriousness that could not be ignored.
Jun Feimo smiled slightly, that smile was both doting and mysterious. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I've made some arrangements. I'm afraid the palace banquet tonight will not be peaceful."
The sound of footsteps of a group of people broke the silence of the palace, and they slowly stepped into Guixi Palace.
Jun Feimo had other things to deal with, so he strode away, saying only that he would arrive with the emperor later.
At this time, many people had gathered in the hall. The ladies and daughters were dressed in gorgeous clothes, and laughter filled the entire space, but the calculation and curiosity in the depths of their eyes could not be concealed.
When Chu Zixi's figure appeared in everyone's sight, the originally noisy scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the princess who suddenly returned.
"Oh? Is this Princess Zhaoyang who returned from Dongyang Kingdom?" A noble lady whispered. Although her voice was soft, it was loud enough for people around to hear clearly.
This sentence was like a key that opened the door of doubt in people's hearts. For a moment, discussions arose everywhere, and various speculations and curiosities intertwined together, forming an invisible net that tightly surrounded Chu Zixi.
Chu Zixi and Chu Mengting walked side by side. Chu Mengting spoke at the right time. Her voice was clear and pleasant, as beautiful as the sound of a clear spring: "Everyone, this is our Princess Zhaoyang, who has just returned from Dongyang Kingdom. She is also the protagonist of tonight's palace banquet." Her words were concise and clear. She introduced Chu Zixi's identity to everyone and pointed out her important position in this banquet.
As soon as these words came out, everyone bowed and said in unison: "Greetings to Princess Zhaoyang, greetings to the princess."
Chu Zixi gently raised her hand, signaling everyone to excuse themselves from the formalities. Although her voice was light, it had a majesty that could not be ignored: "No need to be polite, everyone. I hope everyone will enjoy the palace banquet tonight."
Her eyes slowly swept over each person, with a look that contained both distance and scrutiny.
At this moment, Guixi Palace seemed peaceful on the surface, but in fact, there were undercurrents, and most of the eyes were curiously looking at Chu Zixi.
Everyone has their own thoughts and purposes. Some people want to please Chu Zixi to gain more benefits; others are jealous and resentful of her, secretly plotting conspiracies.
In Guixi Palace, in this magnificent palace, a group of noble ladies dressed in gorgeous clothes brought their beautiful daughters and chatted with the ladies they knew.
However, their eyes were all focused on a calm and confident girl - Chu Zixi.
In the face of those overt or covert gestures of goodwill, Chu Zixi simply responded with a faint smile.