At this moment, Tang Youyou's jaw had dropped in shock at the girl's words.
She couldn't remember when she'd had even a fleeting encounter with this girl.
Could it be that during her days of being a flirt, she'd accidentally captured this girl's heart? What a disaster!
Tang Youyou regretted her past actions. She kept pinching her left hand with her right, filled with remorse.
She should have listened more to Yi Ran and Qing Yu back then. She shouldn't have been so promiscuous. Now, here came the karma, and she couldn't even admit it.
If she did, the wedding night would surely turn into a complete fiasco. She'd be more embarrassed than the girl herself!
Thinking of this, she quickly stood up, looked at the girl in front of her, and explained again, "My lady, I am well - aware that I have nothing to offer. How could I possibly delay a beautiful lady like you?"
Tang Youyou gently declined, but unexpectedly, Wen Ruxue interrupted. She said, "This Lord Tang is a handsome and noble - looking man. He clearly knows how to cherish beautiful women. I'm sure he won't reject Miss Shen Mengyun, who has set her heart on him."
Every word Wen Ruxue said pushed Tang Youyou straight into the spotlight.
Lord Wang looked at Tang Youyou with eager eyes. Just as the atmosphere grew tense, Artum burst out laughing again.
He looked at Tang Youyou, his eyes full of mockery, and his words were extremely harsh.
"Lord Tang, you're already an imperial censor. It's time for you to start a family. You don't even want this beauty who's offering herself to you. Your standards are too high, aren't they? Lord Wang here is a second - rank civil official. Aren't you slapping his face?"
After Artum finished speaking, he sat back down in his seat with a haughty look on his face. He claimed to be waiting to see how things would develop, but in fact, he was just watching the show from the sidelines.
Seeing that Artum had directed all the fire towards herself, Tang Youyou remained calm. She looked at the man sitting in the distance, a sneer in her eyes.
"General Artum is, of course, right. But I have other aspirations at the moment. If I were to let this lady down, who would bear the consequences? I'm sure this doting father, Lord Wang, can figure that out, right?"
Tang Youyou clearly told Lord Wang that she didn't have the ability to dote on his daughter.
Lord Wang looked at Tang Youyou thoughtfully, hesitated for a moment, and didn't say anything more.
But Artum, who had been looking forward to seeing a joke, showed a hint of dissatisfaction on his face.
He had come here to avenge his god - daughter. He hadn't expected Tang Youyou to be so eloquent. He had wanted to tie this person up and let Wen Ruxue deal with her, but his god - daughter had warned him. He could only engage in a war of words and not resort to brute force.
Wen Ruxue knew that there must be other experts protecting Tang Youyou, so the move she'd made was of little consequence to her.
Inside the palace, Rong Jiangyu remained motionless for a long time. Rong Xun was drinking leisurely, calmly watching the romantic troubles Tang Youyou had gotten herself into.
This girl had caused quite a few problems behind his back.
Now that he'd just returned, he saw that she had many suitors. This was unacceptable.
He gently tapped on the table, looking cynical in the grand hall. But because of his noble status, no one dared to accuse him of being rude. The old fuddy - duddy was so angry that his eyebrows and beard were all bunched up, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.
At the same time, a voice rang out at the banquet.
The chief eunuch shouted at the top of his lungs, "Welcome, the Snow Fairy of the Qingyun Sect!"
The entrance of the Snow Fairy was even more ostentatious than Rong Xun's grand arrival.
Facing everyone's gazes, the Snow Fairy let out a cold laugh. The venom in her eyes was chilling. Her red lips curled slightly, like a venomous snake, making everyone shiver.
The Snow Fairy walked forward gracefully, her eyes fixed on Rong Jiangyu on the upper seat, but then she was attracted by the unrestrained Rong Xun. She slightly raised the corners of her mouth and walked forward.
"I, the Snow Fairy, pay my respects to the Khan."
Although she called herself a commoner, there was no trace of flattery on her face, and she didn't even kneel.
Rong Jiangyu always felt that being an emperor was a frustrating job, but he still endured and said, "Good. It's an honor for the Western Regions to have a distinguished guest from the Qingyun Sect."
Tang Youyou, who had previously been the center of everyone's attention, was now forgotten by everyone in the shadow of the Snow Fairy.
She was quite happy about it and quietly sat back in her seat.
Tang Youyou looked at the suddenly - arrived girl. Every move of hers exuded arrogance, and her every gesture showed her disdain for everyone.
She said with a smile, "I've come here because of the previous Khan. He was kind to me. So, I'm here to find out the real cause of the sudden death of the previous Khan."
Hearing this, everyone present knew exactly what was going on. This eldest disciple of the Qingyun Sect was clearly here to pick a fight.
Tang Youyou could tell that Rong Jiangyu's expression on the upper seat was off. She didn't mind adding fuel to the fire for this Khan.
Tang Youyou smiled slightly. With the spirit of enjoying the show, she said, "Your Highness, she's come such a long way. I'm sure you won't let her down, right?"
In Rong Jiangyu's eyes, there was a crazy glint. He'd long been unable to contain his anger. But in the face of a sect like the Qingyun Sect, his Western Regions didn't hold much weight.
If he really offended someone from the Qingyun Sect, his entire country might cease to exist within three days. Moreover, with his old enemy Rong Xun here, he was more willing than able.
Rong Jiangyu clenched his fists. The dissatisfaction on his face suddenly disappeared. He immediately stepped forward and said, "Of course. But I don't want my father to be disturbed after his death. I'd rather my father rest in peace than know the truth."
Since the words had been said to this extent, if the girl said anything more, she'd seem rude.
But the next moment, Rong Jiangyu actually looked at Tang Youyou. The malicious smile on his lips made Tang Youyou feel a chill down her back.
Rong Jiangyu then said, "Since the topic is so heavy, I've made a decision. I'll approve the marriage between Miss Shen Mengyun, Lord Wang's daughter, and Lord Tang. The wedding will be held tomorrow!"
These words set Tang Youyou's marriage in stone. She subconsciously looked at Rong Xun beside her, only to see that he was still sitting there leisurely, constantly sipping his fine wine. He didn't seem to care about her at all.
Sure enough, men are all heartless. This saying is true. Moreover, she'd come here just to avoid Rong Xun.