Li Luo was holding the warm imperial edict in her hands. Before she could enjoy her moment of joy, she heard that annoying voice. Disgust immediately showed on her face.
After hearing what was said, she thought this person was so presumptuous that she was about to scold.
However, upon hearing Nan Chaoyu's words, the Prince of Qing didn't dare to hesitate for a moment. He quickly said, "Please ask your question!" In his haste, he even used a respectful form of address.
Nan Chaoyu seemed not to hear. She slumped against the back of the chair like a boneless person and casually looked at Li Luo. "May I ask the Prince of Qing, why is Miss Li eligible to participate in the princess assessment of the Holy Light Empire?"
The Prince of Qing was taken aback. He didn't know why this person suddenly asked such a question, but he still answered truthfully. "Of course it's because she has the surname Li and is the daughter of the City Lord Li."
The royal family of the Holy Light Empire has the surname Li. However, descendants still have to rely on their own efforts to obtain a title. Or they can earn a title by making contributions to the Holy Light Empire.
Otherwise, with so many descendants of the Holy Light royal family, if each one were given a title, the royal family couldn't afford to support them!
"Oh~" Nan Chaoyu showed a look of understanding, but her words made the atmosphere on - site tense.
"I thought she was able to stand here and receive the reward because of the support of the Xie family!"
"Nan Chaoyu, I obtained this princess title by my own efforts. The Xie family has dedicated all their efforts to cultivate me. Isn't it right for me to be grateful to the Xie family?"
Li Luo said sharply and waved the princess token in her hand. "Now I order you to get out of this banquet hall and get out of Dream Sea City!"
"Li Luo, shut up!"
"Princess Li Luo, watch your words!"
Li Yuejin and the Prince of Qing spoke up at the same time, but they still couldn't stop Li Luo.
Nan Chaoyu curled her lips. Her words were full of sarcasm, like a knife stabbing straight into Li Luo's heart and tearing apart her only support!
"Miss Li is really talking big. In the annual title assessment of the Holy Light Empire, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of noble descendants. There are more than a dozen imperial princesses in the Holy Light City alone. Do you think the Xie family, which is located in a remote corner, can cultivate someone who can compare with the noble ladies in the Holy Light City?"
Li Luo, who was called "someone" in such a derogatory way, turned livid but couldn't refute a single word.
Nan Chaoyu still didn't stop. "The Xie family, a small family, has only produced a bunch of perfidious and hypocritical people. They still dare to spout nonsense here and take credit for the princess's achievements. Aren't they afraid of being laughed at by everyone here?"
Although her words were impassioned, her tone didn't fluctuate at all, as if she didn't care. Only a hint of sarcasm at the corner of her mouth revealed her emotions.
These words were really harsh. It was like slapping the face of the Xie family in front of half of the continent's forces, and at the same time, tearing off the fig - leaf on Li Yuejin's face!
However, the person involved still sat there steadily. Looking at Li Luo with red eyes, she curled her lips. "Prince of Qing, now I really think this Miss Li is not worthy of the title of princess."
Everyone thought this was just a casual remark to annoy Li Luo!
After all, the name on the imperial edict was Li Luo's, and a king never goes back on his word!
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, the Prince of Qing actually showed a look of serious consideration. Now everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Even Xie Zhenlan was a little anxious. If the Holy Light Envoy stamped her as unworthy, wouldn't Li Luo, this princess, be criticized?
"Prince of Qing, Nan Chaoyu is just a girl with a muddled mind. Please don't take her nonsense to heart, lest it dirty your ears."
Hearing this, Li Yuejin didn't even want to defend. For the first time in his life, he regretted marrying a daughter from the Xie family.
The Prince of Qing looked a bit strange. He glanced at Xie Zhenlan and then shifted his gaze to Nan Chaoyu. He said respectfully, "You're right. Why don't you decide to take back the princess token?"
"Prince of Qing, such a statement is a bit too childish!" Xie Zhenlan was so frightened that her voice changed. "Nan Chaoyu is just a fool from the City Lord's Mansion. Even if she is no longer a fool now, what qualification does she have to make such a decision? Prince of Qing, you can't be deceived by her looks."
"She was originally engaged to the Xie family, but she is immoral. She flirted with a cultivator in the street and entangled with Young Master Mu in the Lingfeng Teahouse. She is simply a slut that everyone should punish. How can we believe the words of such a person!"
Nan Chaoyu raised her eyebrows and looked at Xie Zhenlan in surprise.
Xie Zhenlan spoke quickly and anxiously. Obviously, these words had been turning in her mind for a long time, just waiting for this moment to speak out and ruin her reputation.
It seems that the shamelessness of the Xie family is simply in the same vein!
The people present didn't expect there to be such twists and turns. It was like one drama after another. Looking at the pitiful Li Luo, the protective Xie Zhenlan, and the unfathomable Nan Chaoyu, for a moment, no one could figure out which side would win.
Some gamblers even secretly opened a betting game under the table.
While Nan Chaoyu was pondering Xie Zhenlan's purpose, the Prince of Qing couldn't bear it anymore. He motioned to his attendant, "Take back Miss Li's imperial edict and princess token."
"Prince of Qing, what do you mean? You're just a messenger. What right do you have to deprive Luo'er of her princess token?"
Xie Zhenlan directly blocked in front of Li Luo to protect her.
Nan Chaoyu had never seen such a scene before. She clicked her tongue twice. "Mrs. Li, you're so shameless. The token belongs to others. They can give it if they want. What's the reason for you to hold it and not return it?"
"Bitch, you're asking for death!" Xie Zhenlan waved her hand. The energy turned into a sharp sword and rushed straight towards Nan Chaoyu.
She was extremely angry. If it weren't for this little bitch adding fuel to the fire several times, this princess token would have been firmly in her hands.
Nan Chaoyu didn't take Xie Zhenlan's full - strength attack seriously at all. She slapped the table, making the cup fly up to block the attack. With a wave of her hand, the menacing sword instantly changed its direction and rushed towards Xie Zhenlan.
This move directly stunned most of the people in the hall.
You should know that for ordinary people, the transition from a warrior to a cultivator is a hurdle. If someone starts practicing from a young age and can become a cultivator in more than ten years, they can be regarded as having excellent aptitude.
There are also many people with mediocre aptitude who remain warriors all their lives.
Cultivators are divided into low - level, middle - level, and high - level. Each stage is a threshold, and the higher the level, the more difficult it is to practice.
Xie Zhenlan was only in her thirties. In everyone's eyes, being able to reach the middle - level cultivator was a sign of outstanding talent.
But now there was another Nan Chaoyu. At a young age, she easily defused Xie Zhenlan's attack with a wave of her hand. How could this not surprise people?
Nan Chaoyu's counter - attack made Xie Zhenlan look extremely embarrassed. After finally dodging it, she heard that chilling voice again.
"Prince of Qing, tell Mrs. Li if you have the right to take back this princess token!"