The Fourth Prince felt countless eyes turn toward him. He looked up to search for them, but saw nothing.
Yet the feeling of being watched was unmistakable.
Could... someone be suspicious of me?
Impossible. I've always kept myself well hidden. Aside from the matter with Lan Ruoyue, I've never stuck my head out.
Could it be because of that fool?
The Fourth Prince looked at Lan Ruoyue. Displeasure was written all over her face, and a powerful aura radiated from her.
He did not even need to look to know what she was disgusted by...
The Fourth Prince regretted it now, too. He should never have agreed to help on the spot just because her beauty had dazzled him.
One false step had left him with a lifetime of regret. There was no use dwelling on it now.
Today's events had been very strange, too. Every arrangement had been made properly, with two sides launching their attacks in seamless coordination, yet Jiang Shuyue had still defused everything with ease.
The Empress Dowager's attitude had been strange as well.
He certainly did not remember the Empress Dowager being so pleasant and kindly.
The Fourth Prince ate without a word as an absurd yet reasonable explanation formed in his mind...
When the banquet ended, those who had stayed out of the affair and simply enjoyed the spectacle were all delighted.
After returning and closing their doors, they were still chattering quietly about the day's events.
They laughed so hard they doubled over, then had the servants prepare plenty of late-night snacks so they could eat as they talked.
There was no court session tomorrow anyway. They could eat and drink to their hearts' content and make up for everything they had not eaten at the banquet!
The Jiang Family's courtyard was not