If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

In order to put more pressure on Qin Feng and to solidify this marriage as a fait accompli.

The seven great families joined forces to hold a grand poetry gathering at Qujiang Pool, the most prestigious place in the capital.

Ostensibly, it was to welcome the envoys from Northern Yan.

In fact, it was all for the purpose of making their daughter, Li Yaoqin, the legitimate daughter of the Longxi Li family, a formal public appearance.

On this day, famous scholars and talented men and women gathered by Qujiang Pool in an endless stream.

The members of the Northern Yan delegation were treated as honored guests and seated in the most prominent positions.

The absolute protagonist of the poetry gathering, Li Yaoqin, slowly made her entrance amidst the great anticipation of the crowd.

She was dressed in white, with a graceful figure, stunning beauty, and a cool and aloof temperament, like a snow lotus untouched by worldly affairs. The moment she appeared, she attracted everyone's attention.

"Truly an absolute beauty!"

"Not only is she beautiful, but I've also heard that her talent is unparalleled in the capital!"

Amidst the flattery and praise, a busybody boldly asked loudly, "Miss Li, I've heard that the Crown Prince of Northern Yan wishes to marry you as his principal wife. What do you think?"

All eyes were on her.

Li Yaoqin raised her exquisitely beautiful face, her gaze sweeping across the entire room, and finally, as if deliberately, landed on the direction of the tall Regent's Palace not far away.

Her lips parted slightly, her voice clear and cool, yet it carried distinctly throughout the entire Qujiang Pool.

"Yaoqin is a woman, and her marriage should be arranged by her parents and a matchmaker."

"But if you ask me what's in my heart..."

A proud yet resolute smile curved her lips.

"Yaoqin, I would rather marry the powerful ruler of Northern Yan and expand its territory."

"I will not enter the Regent's palace's backyard, nor share a husband with another woman!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

Everyone was stunned by her bold and resolute remarks.

This is no longer just a hint!

This was clearly telling everyone that she would rather marry into a foreign country than marry the powerful regent Qin Feng!

This is a blatant slap in the face to Qin Feng in front of the whole world!

Just then, a calm voice rang out from outside the crowd.

"Yeah?"

"That's what I think too."

The voice wasn't loud; it even sounded a bit lazy.

But as soon as it started playing, the entire Qujiang Pool area fell silent instantly.

Everyone's face showed disbelief, and they all looked in the direction of the sound.

The crowded people seemed to be parted to both sides as if by a pair of invisible hands.

A figure walked in slowly, hands behind his back, as if strolling leisurely.

The newcomer was dressed in a blue robe, his long hair tied up with a simple wooden hairpin, and he had a faint smile on his face. He looked like a wealthy young master who had come out for a stroll, without any of the majesty and domineering presence that a powerful regent should have.

But none of the people present dared to underestimate him.

Because he is Qin Feng!

"Your Highness the Regent!"

"Why is he here?"

"Good heavens, this is going to be interesting! Miss Li had just finished speaking when the Prince arrived!"

A suppressed gasp and murmur arose from the crowd.

A strange sense of excitement and anticipation welled up in everyone's hearts.

On one side is the Regent, who wields immense power and is decisive in his actions.

On one side is a cold and aloof noblewoman who publicly refuses to marry.

What kind of sparks will fly when these two collide?

As Li Yaoqin watched Qin Feng walk slowly towards her, a subtle glint of something unseen flashed in her clear, cold phoenix eyes.

She never expected that Qin Feng would come in person.

To her even greater surprise, Qin Feng's face did not show the anger and embarrassment she had expected; instead, he looked relaxed and carefree.

It seemed that Qin Feng hadn't taken those embarrassing remarks to heart at all.

Qin Feng ignored all the gazes around him and walked straight to the main stage of the poetry gathering.

He first glanced at the arrogant Crown Prince of Northern Yan, and then his gaze fell on Li Yaoqin.

That gaze didn't seem to be admiring a beautiful woman, but rather examining a piece of merchandise.

Li Yaoqin frowned as he stared at her, a strong sense of dissatisfaction rising within her.

"Your Highness, what can I do for you?"

She spoke coldly, her tone carrying a hint of aloofness and resistance.

"I wouldn't call it giving advice."

Qin Feng smiled and said, "I've only heard that Miss Li is exceptionally talented and outshines all the beauties in the capital, and I've also heard you say that you'd rather marry into the Northern Yan than enter my royal residence."

"I'm just curious, what gave you such courage?"

Qin Feng spoke casually, but the sarcasm in his words was undisguised.

Li Yaoqin's face turned pale instantly.

The scions of prominent families behind her immediately objected.

A young master from the Cui family stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Qin Feng, and said, "Your Highness, you are mistaken! Miss Yaoqin is a fairy we all admire. Her choice was naturally made after careful consideration! How can you speak of courage?"

"Exactly! The Crown Prince of Northern Yan is a man of great talent and ambition, a dragon among men! What's wrong with Miss Yaoqin being drawn to a hero?"

"Although Your Highness wields immense power, in terms of personal literary talent and refined taste, I doubt you can compare to us."

A group of scions of prominent families, taking advantage of their numbers and the fact that it was a poetry gathering, openly provoked Qin Feng.

In their eyes, Qin Feng was nothing more than a military man who rose to power through military force and killing. How could his literary talent possibly compare to theirs, who were born and raised in the world and were considered the pride of heaven?

Today, they are going to make Qin Feng lose face in their area of ​​expertise in front of everyone!

"Oh?"

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, his smile widening.

"So, you're not convinced?"

"I wouldn't dare!"

Although the young master of the Cui family said he dared not, his face was full of arrogance.

"But today is a poetry gathering, a time for friends to connect through poetry. Since Your Highness is here, why not compose a poem as well, so that we mere mortals may also witness Your Highness's astonishing literary talent?"

"Hahaha……"

As soon as he finished speaking, the young men from prominent families around him burst into laughter.

Murong Yan also looked amused, picked up her wine glass, and prepared to watch a good show.

Everyone was waiting to see Qin Feng make a fool of himself.

However, Qin Feng merely glanced at them indifferently, his gaze as if he were looking at a group of ignorant ants.

"Alright."

He nodded, and surprisingly, he actually agreed.

"Since you want to see it, then I'll just write a poem at random to broaden your horizons."