As Han Wang An gestured for Qing Mo to proceed, Qing Mo made his way to the seat specially arranged for him, the first seat on Han Wang An's left!
However, as Qing Mo walked toward his seat, he deliberately met Madam Mingzhu's bewitching gaze and calmly gave her an inconspicuous glance!
That single glance instantly shook the Tide Enchantress to her core!
The moment her eyes met Qing Mo's abyss-deep gaze, she immediately felt as though she were being stared down by an endless abyss!
It was as if... as if he had stripped her completely bare in an instant, leaving no secret hidden within or without, seeing straight through her entire being!
Yet the alarming sensation came quickly and vanished just as quickly!
Moreover, Madam Mingzhu was Han Wang An's favored consort. Having lived in the inner palace for years, she possessed exceptional composure!
Though cold sweat had already broken out across her back beneath everyone's watchful eyes, she displayed no unusual behavior whatsoever and did not allow anyone present to notice the slightest anomaly!
After Han Wang An was helped back to his main seat by Madam Mingzhu, everyone present, including Qing Mo, slowly took their seats!
"This banquet was held chiefly to welcome the immortal National Preceptor of Qin State!"
"Today, I shall first offer the National Preceptor a toast!"
Han Wang An picked up the wine goblet from the low table before him and raised it toward Qing Mo, seated below him to the left. His face was full of enthusiasm, even carrying a hint of fawning flattery!
Still, that was only natural. Under the current circumstances, Great Qin was the strongest of the Seven States, while Han State was the weakest!
By inviting Qing Mo, Qin State's National Preceptor, to this banquet, Han Wang