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The emperor was greatly overjoyed. Consort Xuan clearly wanted to use this dance to capture Dragon Heart, but she said that she was praying for the blessings of the heavens, singing and dancing lightly, but she said that it was a sacred matter that couldn't be violated. Even the empress couldn't say anything about her.

”Thank you for your gift, your majesty.” Consort Xuan happily knelt down once again to express her gratitude, and returned to her seat in satisfaction. She pretended to inadvertently look in Feng Qianyue's direction, wanting to get his approval, but —

Her eyes dimmed because there was no one in his position.

Her heart skipped a beat. This dance was the result of her studying for several months for him. She only wanted to make use of this opportunity to show it to him. When she was dancing earlier, she realized that he wasn't looking at her at all. Lian Lianyue.

And now, where did he go?

Also, when she looked in the direction of Moon, she was also gone!

She suddenly felt more nervous and concerned than she had ever felt before.

The truth was cruel, and those who knew the truth suffered even more. Lian Yue endured watching the dance and took advantage of the time when everyone was drinking to cheer up to quietly leave the banquet to walk outside the hunting grounds. She was afraid that if she continued to watch this scene, she would not be able to hold back and spit out a mouthful of blood.

She sat on the tree trunk and raised her head to look at the stars in the sky. Her feet naturally hung down from the tree, gently swaying. At this moment, she heard a series of footsteps coming from behind her — —

The trick?

She was so happy that she was about to turn around, but she noticed that the footsteps were not as light as usual. The smile on her face slowly faded as she said in a cold voice:

”The fourth prince isn't here to enjoy such a beautiful dance. What is he doing out here?”

”You were frightened by the horse today. Is there anything else?” Feng Qianyue stood behind her and asked, as if he was concerned about her. However, his tone was very stiff as he deliberately said, ”Today, I didn't chase into the small forest for the second time to find you because …”

”What is the fourth prince trying to say?” Lian Ruyue coldly interrupted him. She lightly jumped down from the tree trunk and looked at him as if he was a monster. What did he mean? As if she cared whether he came to see her or not.

”In the situation yesterday, this news must have reached royal father's ears. After careful consideration, I will not chase after them anymore. Moreover, eighth royal brother, ninth royal brother, they have already chased after your secret technique. I believe you won't be in any danger.” Feng Qianyue's gaze seemed to reveal a trace of apology.

Lian Ru Yue's brows tightened. ”I've never cared about what His Highness said before. Your Highness naturally doesn't care too much about it. What happened to me has nothing to do with you.”

”Is that so?” He lightly raised his eyebrows and revealed a charming smile. It had to be said that he was a good-looking man, but the yin aura around him was too dense, giving off a sinister feeling.

”Moreover, as a prince, tactics and strategies are essential, but as a man, it's better to be honest.” Lian Ru Yue couldn't help but sigh. In her previous life, how blind was her eyes? Or was it that her heart had been blinded by lard that made her fall in love with a man who never showed his sincerity to others?

She was provoking him in such a way. If it was in the past, he would have already become angry from the embarrassment, but …

Feng Qianyue was also not someone who was easy to deal with. He did not seem to mind her sarcasm at all, and there was even a faint smile on his lips as he said, ”Didn't you already know who this duke is? That's right, This King is such a person. You're right, you just have to get used to it as soon as possible. ”