Someone from the Pan Party forced himself to speak.
"Elder Pan is so thoughtful..."
"Only because His Majesty has ushered in peace for our Great Rui can our people enjoy the scene depicted in this painting. What a splendid choice of gift, Elder Pan!"
"This scene of familial bliss is the shared wish of all our people in Great Rui. That Elder Pan commissioned such a painting proves how deeply he understands the people's hearts! This truly is Great Rui's good fortune!"
That soft laugh rang out again, only this time it was louder, more pronounced, and far more sardonic.
The speakers turned around and shot covert glares at the Changlan ruler, who had laughed.
What are you laughing at? What are you laughing at?!
Did he think they didn't know how awkward this was?!
Did he think they didn't know this would anger Emperor Mingze?!
But they were already tied tightly to the Pan Residence. What choice did they have?!
They could only grit their teeth until they shattered and swallow the pieces!
Sheng Shixu, seated beside Sheng Wenli, suddenly raised his chopsticks and placed a piece of meat in his father's bowl. "Father, try this. I think it's especially delicious!"
Sheng Shixu smiled, and Sheng Wenli smiled too.
One smiled like an innocent child who knew nothing of the world; the other smiled like a kindly father who adored his son.
The entire scene was so full of fatherly affection and filial devotion, so full of...
Familial bliss.
Jiang Yanchuan: "..."
Pan Jifeng: "..."
The guests in Cloudbrook Hall: "..."
Killing the body and crushing the soul, crushing the soul!!!
Jiang Yingcheng suddenly wanted to applaud her Uncle Sheng and Brother Shixu. No sooner had the thought arisen than she heard a round of "clap, clap, clap" resound