The old king's arrival immediately quieted the banquet hall.
"Father."
"Father."
Three princes and one princess stepped forward to greet him: the First Prince, the Third Prince, the Seventh Prince, and the Second Princess.
Apart from the Sixth Princess, all four of the strongest contenders had arrived in the Royal Capital. The Sixth Princess had not failed to come because of the distance. Something had happened in her territory. She would arrive tomorrow at the earliest, and possibly not until the day after.
The old king looked at his four children standing before him, while the surrounding officials remained completely silent.
After more than ten seconds, the old king waved his hand, indicating that the four princes and princess could leave.
Su Xiao's gaze examined the four princes and princesses. The First Prince was nothing special. The small beard on his chin was his most obvious distinguishing feature. His only notable quality was his gentleness; he was polite and courteous to others. Although he stood among a large group of officials, he was clearly the center of attention.
The Third Prince wore light armor and looked slightly gloomy. He was around the same age as the First Prince, but he gave off an entirely different impression—iron-blooded and resolute.
The Seventh Prince was a handsome, debonair man. Unlike the previous two princes, he was only twenty-eight years old, so he was currently flirting with women in the banquet hall. Of course, "flirting with women" was merely shorthand. In full, he was flirting with his own sister. Apart from officials and wealthy merchants, the banquet hall was full of old men. The only two young women were the two princesses.
The Second Princess sat at the edge. Although she was no longer young, she was beautiful and charming. Several officials were also