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"What are you thinking? I want you to prepare a suitable dress for her. I don't think Antasia's luggage contains any clothes suitable for this kind of occasion," Qin Chu explained irritably.

So, you little maid, what kind of look are you giving your master...? Am I that kind of person?

Angelica gently patted her chest with her small hand. Thankfully, her master was still rational.

She headed out of the palace; she had a rough idea of Antasia's size.

"Prepare something with a low level of exposure... If it's too revealing, she won't be able to handle it."

The master's voice came from behind.

If Angelica hadn't known that this was the Crown Prince's fiancée, she would have even suspected that she was her master's fiancée, as she seemed unwilling for other men to see too much of her lover's skin.

After a while, Antasia entered the hall. Having just taken a bath, she seemed to exude a hazy mist, like a goddess emerging from a dream.

Some of her long, damp, ice-blue hair fell down her back. She wore a slightly plain dress with a straight neckline that reached her shoulders, completely different from the deep V-neck gowns often worn by noblewomen of the empire.

This is what Antasia prepared for the banquet later.

Just as Qin Chu had predicted, Antasia had prepared formal dresses, which were considered quite nice in the Ice Grand Duchy, but in the Orwell Empire, they would definitely be ridiculed by those Pride nobles.

Seemingly noticing Qin Chu's gaze, Antasia blushed slightly, feeling a little shy.

The dress was still somewhat revealing.

With both shoulders exposed, Antasia felt very uncomfortable. After all, in the Ice Grand Duchy, a place of ice and snow, one could only imagine what kind of clothes people wore—everyone was wrapped up as tightly as the next.

The people there are used to covering their skin with cloth and fur, which makes their skin even whiter than that of the Empire.

A few seconds passed before Antasia raised her eyes, seemingly having composed herself. "Your Hero, how are you?"

Qin Chu smiled and gently patted Karin's small hand, which was nestled in his arms, while nodding, "Very good."

"Or rather, Princess Antasia is beautiful enough to possess a unique charm no matter what she wears."

Antasia covered her mouth and chuckled, giving Qin Chu a slightly coquettish glance. "Hero, you're quite the charmer when it comes to winning over girls. But that might make you seem like a playboy."

Qin Chu quickly shook his head. "No, no, no, I would never call myself a playboy. Compared to the nobles of the empire, I am definitely pure."

After a pause, Qin Chu continued, "However, Your Highness Antasia, although your dress fits well, it's not suitable for the Empire's style..."

Antasia frowned slightly. "Then what should I do?"

At the city gate, she saw the clothes worn by some noble ladies, and compared to them, her dress was indeed too plain; she might be mistaken for a country bumpkin.

"It's alright, I've already asked Angelica to prepare it for you. She should be able to pick out a very suitable dress for you. After all, you are the most dazzling star tonight, and nothing should overshadow your brilliance."

Although... you may suffer the worst blow of your life tonight, or even die.

However, there's no need to tell Antasia any of this. After all, if he lets Antasia die, Antia will definitely hate him.

Not long after, Angelica returned.

He led Antasia into the room, where he could hear rustling sounds and occasional coquettish screams from a girl, which made Qin Chu feel a little itchy inside.

After a long while, the two beautiful girls, Antasia and Angelica, finally emerged from the room.

Antasia, who was usually poised and confident, appeared unusually shy and awkward, her cheeks flushed and almost rosy. Angelica, on the other hand, looked helpless and clearly tired.

It really took a lot of effort for Antasia to change into this dress.

Qin Chu's eyes suddenly lit up.

Angelica was very talented in this regard; she chose a pure white dress for Antasia that perfectly complemented Antasia's skin tone. It wasn't a particularly revealing type; the chest only extended to just below the collarbone, but even so, it made Antasia feel extremely shy.

Her pure white skin is captivating.

Like a pristine flower petal, it exudes a breathtaking beauty.

The dress is designed to be particularly form-fitting and close to the skin, outlining a sexy curve at the chest, waist, hips, and thighs.

Her innocence was tinged with Witch's allure.

For a moment, Qin Chu was unsure where to focus his gaze.

Antasia was initially a little shy, but seeing Qin Chu's expression, she felt a strange sense of joy and relief.

"How... how is it?" Antasia glanced at Qin Chu cautiously and asked.

Qin Chu took a deep breath, as if the air itself was filled with the unique fragrance of the young girl.

"Are you the Snow Woman?" Qin Chu gave his answer.

Angelica rolled her eyes almost imperceptibly; her master was getting better and better at flirting with girls.

Antasia was completely relieved, Crimson gentle smile still lingering on her face. "Since Your Excellency the Hero finds it satisfactory, then there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

A small joy stirred within her heart.

On the other side, Antia, who was standing at the door holding a long spear, also nodded, seemingly quite satisfied with Antasia's appearance.

Angelica saw Antasia's reaction clearly. She sighed in distress. What a mess... This princess probably doesn't even realize it herself, but she's already starting to care about her master's opinion. Is she falling for him?

Unfortunately, she is also the eldest prince's fiancée, which will likely cause a lot of trouble in the future.

On the other hand, Saya seemed quite dissatisfied with Qin Chu's reaction.

She didn't know why, but she felt very uncomfortable. Suddenly, the Witch opened her mouth and bit Qin Chu's ear...

Antasia made Saya feel threatened!

Finished Chapter 4 today, a little earlier than usual. I'm going out for a walk; my neck hurts so much.

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Saya was very unhappy, very unhappy!

Antasia is an exceptionally talented woman. Saya could sense that she possessed talent in no way inferior to Candice's. When Qin Chu was momentarily stunned, her mood instantly soured.

She bit Qin Chu's ear with her lips, venting her dissatisfaction.

It's just a pity that Saya's lips are so soft that even if you bite them, it won't hurt much. In fact, it feels quite comfortable to Qin Chu... Of course, Qin Chu wouldn't be foolish enough to pretend that he was completely fine. Instead, he would make a face as if he was in pain, otherwise, if he really angered Saya, her biting teeth would be a very unpleasant experience.

Ekaterina and Violet are also ready.

Both of them received invitations... After all, one is the Scarlet Valkyrie, and the other is nominally Wadsworth's sister; both are exceptionally powerful individuals, and no one dares to underestimate such strong people.

Ekaterina changed into a fiery red dress, as alluring and captivating as a scarlet rose in full bloom, while Violet wore a long, bluish-gray gown, which might simply be a manifestation of Violet's own Magic Power.

Although her attire was somewhat simple, her natural good looks still made her stunning.

Taking the opportunity, Qin Chu stood up, temporarily freeing himself from the groaning Saya: "It seems everything is ready. We should probably set off soon."

The vines in the palace garden were neatly trimmed, and under the moonlight, the pond beneath the artificial hill reflected starlight. Four figures clad in armor stood silently in the courtyard, casting long shadows on the ground.

They are Antasia's four guards.

When the four guards saw their princess, their eyes lit up with pride and joy. Their princess was so outstanding and so beautiful.

Like the brightest star in the sky!

The four guards took a deep breath, then walked up to Qin Chu and knelt down on one knee almost simultaneously. "Hero, our princess... we beg you."

They were merely guards, not qualified to attend the banquet, or even to get close.

In this empire filled with Pride and decay, having experienced assassination attempts and the humiliation and ridicule at the city gates, they could not trust anyone in the empire except for Qin Chu, the Hero.

Unable to get close to the banquet, they could only ask Qin Chu to take good care of the princess and ensure she was not mistreated at the banquet.

Protector of the flowers.

This was originally supposed to be the job of Prince Lance, his fiancé, but now they can only rely on another man, which is undeniably ironic.

Antalia was deeply moved by the loyalty and concern of her subordinates.

Qin Chu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will do my best to take good care of Princess Antasia."

After Qin Chu agreed, the four guards finally felt a little relieved.

A luxurious carriage was already prepared at the entrance. Normally, for nobles, even a family would ride in different carriages to attend such an important banquet, otherwise people would think that you were poor and couldn't even afford to hire a carriage.

But Qin Chu didn't care about all that; a carriage could hold four people, which was enough... If he didn't want to appear too eccentric, Qin Chu would even have preferred to walk there slowly, just to clear his head...

The various rules and regulations of high society can be quite tedious, but the nobility tirelessly adhere to these so-called etiquette rules because they are the only way to demonstrate their status, position, and wealth.

This banquet was held to welcome the princess, and it was almost tantamount to publicly declaring that the eldest prince, Lance, was the next emperor, giving it a completely different meaning from ordinary banquets.

Even Wadsworth wouldn't be negligent, and many important figures would be present. Ordinary nobles could have their servants greet them, but for some particularly important figures, the eldest prince had to personally appear, and it might even be Wadsworth himself who had to come; otherwise, the other party would feel disrespected.

Most of the nobles had already arrived, but Princess Antasia had not yet appeared, which made Wadsworth somewhat anxious.

A mocking smile appeared on Lance's face. That woman was probably busy getting ready right now, or perhaps she was already prepared and rushing this way?

Lance couldn't help but laugh at the thought of Antasia running towards the banquet with her tattered skirt. This foolish woman, didn't she know her place? She actually wanted to be a prince's wife?

Is she qualified?

No one is allowed to interfere in his relationship with Rosweisse; absolutely no one is permitted.

Come to think of it, I didn't even tell Antasia where the banquet was being held. Could that stupid woman not even know where she'd be seated?

Lance was getting happier and happier.

Just then, accompanied by the clatter of hooves, a carriage appeared at the entrance of the banquet. The luxurious carriage symbolized a noble status. The coachman lifted the curtain, and a figure stepped out—it was none other than the Hero.

The anxiety on Wadsworth's face vanished instantly, replaced by a hearty smile. He glared at his good-for-nothing son beside him, then strode quickly toward Qin Chu.

No matter how unhappy the eldest prince was, he could only suppress his displeasure and follow behind his father.

Before the two even reached the carriage, Qin Chu suddenly stretched out an arm in front of it. Then, a small hand wrapped in a red silk glove rested on Qin Chu's shoulder. A fiery red rose bloomed in the moonlight—it was the Scarlet Valkyrie, Ekaterina.

Then there's Wadsworth's so-called cousin Violet.

It wasn't surprising that these two would appear with Qin Chu, since they both lived in Qin Chu's palace... However, what surprised Wadsworth and the Crown Prince was that after the two got off the carriage, Qin Chu did not leave, maintaining his gentlemanly demeanor.

This made Wadsworth and the First Prince frown deeply. Could there be someone else?

Could it be Angelica?

Although the Hero dotes on Angelica is merely a maid and has no right to attend such a banquet.

Soon, they saw a slender arm, wrapped in a pure white lace glove, gently resting on Qin Chu's arm. Even through the silk fabric, they could feel the skin beneath was as delicate as snow.

A pure white figure emerged from the carriage.

The well-fitting dress accentuated her graceful figure, exuding a pure yet alluring charm that was seductive without being overtly revealing.

Everyone's attention would be drawn to this stunning figure; the moment she appeared, she was destined to be the most beautiful flower at the banquet.

However, the expressions on the faces of both Wadsworth and the First Prince instantly darkened.

Because they recognized the identity of the pure white figure.

It's Antasia.

She is the eldest prince's fiancée.

She is the future princess consort.

How did Antasia end up appearing with Qin Chu?

In an instant, some nobles who witnessed this scene couldn't help but start whispering among themselves. After all, regardless of other aspects of the Hero, his relationship with women has always been a subject of criticism.

The Crown Prince's face instantly turned extremely resentful. That damned bastard Qin Chu had once again humiliated him in front of everyone.

His eyes were blazing with fury, as if he wanted nothing more than to rush up and burn Qin Chu to ashes.

And what about Antasia, that shameless woman? Doesn't she know her place? As his fiancée, how can she be with another man right before their wedding? Where does that leave his reputation as her fiancé?

What kind of behavior is this?

Originally, the eldest prince wanted to humiliate Antasia so that Antasia would lose her temper and leave, so as not to disturb his and Rosweisse's good time. However, he did not expect that before he could humiliate Antasia, he would lose face himself instead.

His teeth were clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound, and his body was trembling violently.

Wadsworth, however, remained composed. Although he was seething with anger, he managed to hold back. Taking a deep breath, Wadsworth's face immediately returned to normal, and he greeted Qin with a hearty laugh, "Brother Qin, you've finally arrived! I thought you wouldn't give me the honor of attending my son's fiancée's banquet..."

"How could that be..." Qin Chu chuckled, "You might not give face to anyone else, but you can't not give face to your older brother."

"Brother, I went to great lengths to save face for you," Qin Chu said, patting Wadsworth's shoulder lightly.

These words made Wadsworth's eyes narrow slightly, but he knew this was not the time to talk. He gave the eldest prince behind him a wink, and Lance then suppressed his urge to explode and came over to greet Antasia.

With the arrival of Qin Chu and Antasia, the banquet finally began.

Accompanied by classical and elegant music that Qin Chu couldn't appreciate at all, people clinked glasses and enjoyed fine wine and pastries.