Han Yuchen.
The true protagonist of today's banquet.
"Ha ha ha! Shrek's young prodigies have finally arrived! I have been waiting for you for quite some time!"
A warm, hearty voice brimming with affability came from the seat of honor in the hall.
Everyone turned toward the sound.
They saw a refined young man in a pale gold crown prince's formal robe, his face as handsome as carved jade. Wearing a genial smile, he rose from the seat of honor and personally strode over to greet them.
It was Xue Qinghe, the current Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire!
He walked swiftly, keeping his manner humble. The perfectly measured smile on his face did not feel the least bit false; it conveyed only genuine appreciation and delight.
This display of respect for worthy talent made quite a few of the nobles present nod inwardly.
However.
Dai Mubai merely watched him quietly, without the slightest ripple in his gaze.
Han Yuchen did not even lift his eyelids, as though he were studying the patterns on the floor.
Xue Qinghe quickly reached the group. His gaze lingered for less than half a second on Dai Mubai's formal attire, which represented his identity as a Star Luo Prince, and an imperceptible flicker of something unusual passed through his eyes.
Then his gaze fell upon Han Yuchen's "pale" face, and just the right amount of "concern" and "worry" immediately appeared in his eyes.
"Student Han Yuchen, your complexion does not look very good," he said with concern. "That battle three days ago must have drained you greatly. I failed to consider things properly. I should have let you rest for a few more days."
His words were sincere and flawless.
They displayed his thoughtfulness as the host while subtly pointing out the fact