dtnovels Chapter 149 The Imperial Palace Banquet, Su Chen and Ren Xue
Chapter 149 The Imperial Palace Banquet, Su Chen and Ren Xue
Chapter 149 The Imperial Palace Banquet, Su Chen and Qian Renxue
Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.
Even though it was late at night, the magnificent palace was still bustling with people and brightly lit.
Countless elegantly dressed men and women came and went, smiling and exchanging toasts, while exquisitely dressed maids continuously added new delicacies and wines to the banquet hall.
The reason for such a lively occasion is that today is the birthday of Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, a handsome young man stepped out, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, happy birthday!!"
"Your Highness."
The nobles and royalty who had just been talking to their companions suddenly turned to the young man, their faces filled with respectful and fawning smiles, their eyes full of admiration and respect as they looked at the handsome young man.
Since the great battle six years ago, the crown prince, inspired by something unknown, returned and implemented numerous reforms, gradually solidifying his position within the palace.
After that, he worked diligently to govern the country, submitted many suggestions for the benefit of the people and the country, and also reached cooperation agreements with Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, thus gaining a far-reaching reputation among the people.
With a reputation for virtue and no worries at home, two years ago, Emperor Xueye announced the decree appointing the Crown Prince as regent and established his successor as emperor.
From then on, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's power reached its zenith.
"Please don't be shy, everyone. Since you're here, just treat me like an ordinary person and enjoy the banquet."
With a warm smile, His Highness the Crown Prince personally served wine and food to several respected elders in the empire, bringing tears to their eyes as they praised His Highness's benevolence, filial piety, and wisdom.
After a pleasant exchange of pleasantries between ruler and subject, Xue Qinghe bid farewell to everyone with a smile and left the main hall.
But as his figure disappeared into the darkness, that gentle, refreshing expression vanished, replaced by a weary look of disgust.
"call"
He exhaled softly, gazing at the bright moonlight outside the courtyard, a strange golden glint flashing in his eyes.
"You old bastards who hold positions without doing any work, Xiao will wipe you all out sooner or later!"
With a low hum, Xue Qinghe went straight back to her palace.
Standing in front of the palace gate, he took a deep breath, patted his cheeks to try to look as energetic as possible, and then pushed the door open and went in.
In that instant, a halo appeared, and the boy's figure suddenly became slender and graceful, his long golden hair flowing and cascading like a waterfall.
Snapped!
The door was closed, thus concealing this strange scene.
Inside the Crown Prince's sleeping quarters.
The lamplight was dim, the candlelight flickered, and all was silent except for the barely audible sound of pages turning.
The blonde girl walked in, instinctively slowing her pace. But as soon as she took a step, she heard a creaking sound from the floor. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly. After thinking for a moment, she simply took off her shoes, revealing her pair of fair and smooth skin.
Her pearl-like toes, exposed to the air, twitched slightly, revealing a glimmer of pink.
"Xue'er, you're back?"
Before they could even set foot, a clear and steady young voice rang out, carrying a faint smile.
"Did I disturb you?"
Qian Renxue paused slightly, a hint of apology appearing on her pretty face.
The girl strode in, and a figure sitting upright at a table came into view.
His silver hair was loosely tied up, and his face was as handsome as jade, with a gentle yet resolute demeanor. His dark eyes were as bright as stars, and one could see specks of iridescent light within them.
He was tall and slightly thin, wearing a simple white long gown, and flipping through a thick book in his hand.
Qian Renxue looked at his smiling face, her expression somewhat dazed.
In my memory, that slightly immature face and the otherworldly young man before me gradually merged into one.
"Xiao Chen."
The girl's lips parted slightly, but then she revealed a stunning smile.
Even though it wasn't the first time they'd met in the past few days, whenever she returned to her bedchamber and saw him, she always felt genuinely at ease.
"Um?"
The boy raised an eyebrow, simply closed the book, and looked at Qian Renxue in front of him. Since then, he had met her countless times.
Now, six years later, the girl who was still a little naive back then has blossomed into a beautiful young woman, with a slender figure and graceful posture. Even when dressed in men's clothing, she cannot hide her stunning figure; on the contrary, it adds to her heroic spirit, and she exudes amazing charm.
How was your birthday party?
He asked.
"That's how it is, just putting on an act with a bunch of incompetent old guys."
Qian Renxue gave a soft hum, reached for the teapot, and poured a pot of tea for the boy.
"Also, you're not allowed to call me Xue'er, as if you're older than me."
Despite feeling no discomfort at being addressed that way by the boy, and even a sense of security that came naturally, the girl couldn't help but retort out of shyness and a touch of proud resistance.
He'll keep yelling anyway.
"Are you bothered by it? Then I won't call you that anymore."
The boy seemed disappointed as he spoke, and Qian Renxue instinctively replied, "No, I'm not."
As soon as she looked up, she saw the boy's mischievous smile.
"Su Chen, you bastard!!"
The girl slammed her hand on the table in embarrassment and anger, glaring at the boy. "Apologize, or you'll be sleeping outside tonight!!!"
"Okay, okay, I was wrong."
Su Chen raised his hands, signaling his surrender.
After their playful antics subsided, the two looked at each other and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Six years have passed, and the relationship between the two seems to have remained unchanged.
But only Qian Renxue knew that some things had already sprouted long ago.
"Okay, stop fooling around."
The blonde girl blushed slightly, looked at the boy, and asked curiously, "By the way, I haven't asked yet, but Mother actually let you out?"
Thinking of Bibi Dong's desire to keep Su Chen by her side, Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel a little helpless.
The Spirit Hall is growing in power, and Pope Bibi Dong's name is almost awe-inspiring throughout the continent.
However, her dependence on Su Chen also increased dramatically.
And it wasn't just her; most of the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, after experiencing the benefits of Su Chen's method of gaining an early advantage, were truly inseparable from the Holy Son in everything they did.
On one occasion, Elder Yin even suggested that the Holy Son directly inherit the papacy, since the outcome is pretty much the same now anyway.
The key point is that this outrageous proposal actually received the consent of most people, and even Bibi Dong herself.
If Qian Daoliu hadn't intervened in time to stop it, Bibi Dong would likely have become the most famous pope, but also the one with the shortest reign.
Thinking of Qian Daoliu, her grandfather, Qian Renxue couldn't help but sigh softly.
(End of this chapter)