CHAPTER 368 1 : TENSE ATMOSPHERE (1/2)

CHAPTER 368 (1): TENSE ATMOSPHERE

Hearing what Chao Mu said, all the palace maids turned their attention to the figure in the pink peach blossom dress. Some recognised Commandery Princess Xie, and couldn’t help but sing her praises. “Commandery Princess Xie is indeed worthy to be one of Beimin’s three great beauties. The graceful aura that she exudes is simply different.”

The other palace maids agreed, and soon, compliments for Xie Liuli were all that could be heard.

Su Xi-er continued staring ahead, watching as Pei Qianhao raise his wine cup and accepted Xie Liuli’s gesture. He then downed the cup of wine that she had poured with everyone’s gaze focused on him.

While the officials were applauding, Xie Liuli sweetly smiled. She then slightly nodded as a form of courtesy.

With the wine pot in hand, she proceeded to Xie Yun’s side in an elegant manner.

Chao Mu initially wanted to say something, but decided against it when she saw Su Xi-er’s solemn expression.

At this moment, Pei Zheng held his wine cup as he stood up; he then bowed at everyone while declaring in a resounding voice, “The Pei and Xie families have had an arranged engagement for many years. Now that Commandery Princess Xie is already 18, and Prince Hao has long passed the marrying age…”

The group of palace maids were paying close attention when a few imperial guards with swords at their waists suddenly appeared, gesturing for them to leave the Imperial Garden.

As the opera performance had ended, the palace maids could no longer remain to watch. Thus, they could only sigh as they turned to leave.

Chao Mu pulled on Su Xi-er’s sleeve. “Time’s up, let’s go.” She then stepped forward, taking Su Xi-er with her.

Hence, Su Xi-er didn’t hear Pei Zheng’s subsequent words, nor the audience’s reaction.

Only after they left the Imperial Garden did Chao Mu let go of Su Xi-er and ask worriedly, “Is your heart feeling uncomfortable? I trust…”