Tang San Falls into Suspicion

"You!"

Qian Renxue slowly regulated her breathing; she absolutely could not afford to lose her temper with this little enchantress. If she failed to coax her properly, she would certainly refuse to accompany her tomorrow night.

With that, she completely loosened her grip.

"It is this Crown Prince's fault, so stop making a scene!"

Ye Yunxi swiftly retracted her jade-like foot, looking at the seemingly sincere Qian Renxue.

"You, apologizing? Has the sun risen from the west?"

Qian Renxue lowered her head to admit her fault; if she didn't act, and the next second she decided to pull a major stunt, she wouldn't be able to handle it.

"This Crown Prince does not lie to you. Just be ready to accompany me to the banquet tomorrow night."

She decided not to entangle herself with this little enchantress any further.

She understood the principle of settling scores after the harvest well enough.

Once the banquet ended, she would properly settle accounts with this little enchantress.

Immediately, Qian Renxue turned and left.

"She really left?"

Ye Yunxi felt as if all of this were unreal, given how stunning she had been lately.

This fellow would definitely settle scores later; what just happened was surely a delaying tactic. She had to find an opportunity to get a hold over Qian Renxue after the banquet.

The next day, at night, the banquet was set at the Moonlight Pavilion in Tiandou City.

A carriage stopped at the entrance, and the handsome Crown Prince and the beautiful Imperial Concubine stepped down.

"Can we not wear these kinds of shoes? I'm not used to them."

Having stepped off the carriage, Ye Yunxi complained; she couldn't get used to these shoes with heels that women wore at all.

"There is no other way; a banquet requires this. You could wear flats before, or go barefoot at the mansion, but today is a grand banquet, and you represent my face."

Qian Renxue explained patiently; it had taken a lot of convincing back at the Crown Prince's Mansion to get this Imperial Concubine to wear them.

"Tch, as if I wanted to come." Ye Yunxi had no desire to attend such a banquet.

"Alright, stop complaining."

Taking hold of Ye Yunxi's arm, the two entered the banquet hall, where familiar faces were already present.

As the two arrived, everyone's gaze turned toward them in unison—or more accurately, toward Ye Yunxi.

"So many people."

Ye Yunxi suppressed the discomfort in her heart, wanting to find a place to rest and ease her nerves, but she was dragged by Qian Renxue to pay respects to Emperor Xue Ye.

"Very well, Qinghe and the Imperial Concubine, you two may go elsewhere. I have matters to discuss with Sect Master Ning and Clan Leader Yu."

"Yes, Father Emperor!"

The two took their seats, but the surrounding gazes still felt like needles on their backs, all glued to Ye Yunxi.

Just then, the system's mechanical voice suddenly exploded in her mind with a playful rhythm, and an intriguing charm mission arrived.

[Ding! Banquet-exclusive mission triggered: Charm Bone Bewitching Heart, Stunning the Moonlight Pavilion]

[Mission Requirements: Without deliberately exerting soul power, rely solely on a faint smile to make more than half of the people present lose their focus and become enamored, completely branding your peerless elegance into their minds.]

[Mission Reward: Soul power seal completely lifted, 50,000-year soul ring surges to 70,000 years, unlock Nine-Tailed Sky Fox passive: Ten Thousand Charms Submission (ignores mental resistance below Soul Douluo), outfit points +20,000!]

[Failure Penalty: None, the host's beauty is justice itself.]

A faint smile flickered in the depths of Ye Yunxi's eyes. Her peach-blossom eyes curved into a gentle arc, her fingertips lightly twirling her cup, and a faint dimple appeared at the corner of her lips.

There was no deliberate provocation, no display of overt seduction.

Yet, this light, clear smile caused her cold, aloof features to bloom with a hint of tenderness.

The curve of her crimson lips was just right, like cold plum blossoms reflecting off snow, or peach blossoms leaning over water—an extreme contrast that instantly shattered everyone's mental defenses.

The entire hall fell into a momentary silence, followed by everyone's hearts beating uncontrollably and wildly, blood rushing to their heads.

Among the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai felt his golden pupils dilate as his Adam's apple bobbed violently.

Ma Hongjun nearly drooled.

Oscar was left completely dumbfounded.

Tang San's Purple Demon Eye lost focus; he could barely maintain his composure. He had always been able to stay steady before, but ever since meeting this woman, he found his resolve wavering.

Beside him, Yu Xiaogang's gaze grew unfocused; he felt this woman was like a celestial being descending to earth, even more beautiful than Bibi Dong.

The entire hall of guests, regardless of gender, had their souls hooked by that single smile, their eyes filled only with that peerless figure in the smoky pink gauze dress.

Qian Renxue turned her head to look at the smiling Ye Yunxi beside her. Her fingertips tightened abruptly, and she suddenly wrapped an arm around her waist.

"What are you doing again? Pull back your charm."

"Is Your Highness jealous?" Ye Yunxi blinked her eyes.

"Shut up, just keep your abilities in check."

Qian Renxue scolded, not wanting to continue the conversation.

This person was a focal point wherever she went, making it impossible for her to focus on anything else.

Originally, she had intended to finish off the last prince after this banquet to completely eliminate any future trouble.

However, now that Ye Yunxi was out of her sight for even a moment, countless people would swarm toward her one after another.

"You know how it is; this is what happens when I don't wear a veil. But I told you before, yet the Crown Prince wouldn't listen to my warnings. Regretting it now? Too late!" Ye Yunxi smiled faintly.

Qian Renxue couldn't be bothered to bicker with Ye Yunxi, unaware of how many people had already begun to watch them.

"Your Highness, His Majesty is calling for you." A maidservant walked over and bowed.

"At this time?"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth; of all times for the old man to call, he had to choose now.

"Behave yourself and don't wander off. I'll be right back," Qian Renxue instructed before following the maid toward Emperor Xue Ye.

Ye Yunxi sat in the resting area, and the next second, quite a few people walked in.

"Imperial Concubine, may I have this dance?"

"Imperial Concubine, may I make your acquaintance?"

"..."

Facing the numerous invitations, Ye Yunxi swept her cold gaze across the crowd. "Do you even know your own worth? I am an Imperial Concubine. If you dare to come any closer, watch out for your own lives!"

Following this, the people tactfully took their leave.

"Miss Ye."

A girl with water-blue hair walked over.

Ye Yunxi saw who it was and immediately smiled. "Miss Shui Bing'er, what a coincidence. We just met yesterday, and here we are again today."

"Y-yes, and Imperial Concubine, you are truly beautiful." Shui Bing'er's face flushed.

"Am I beautiful?"

Ye Yunxi reached out and pulled Shui Bing'er into her arms.

"Miss Ye..."

Shui Bing'er stayed in Ye Yunxi's embrace, thinking back to how curious she had been about the other's appearance yesterday; seeing her today was simply unbelievable.

So the older sister from that day was the Crown Prince's Imperial Concubine, and she was actually bold enough to hold her like this.

While everyone else was just offering invitations, the Imperial Concubine was being so kind to her.

"Miss Shui Bing'er, it seems our paths are quite intertwined."

"Mm."

Shui Bing'er's cheeks were burning hot. She no longer knew what to say, so she could only silently nod in response, her heart rate accelerating rapidly.

Just as the two were chatting, Ye Yunxi quickly noticed people approaching from the surrounding area.

Soon, she locked onto a few individuals.

"Shrek Academy again? And Yu Xiaogang?"

She chuckled to herself: Since you've come, don't blame me for stirring up trouble between you.