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

Several days later, at the Regent's Palace.

Qin Nian'an's full moon celebration was held as scheduled.

On this day, the area in front of the Regent's Palace was bustling with activity, with carriages and people of all ranks gathering.

From early morning, carriages arriving to offer congratulations formed a long line on the main street in front of the Prince's Mansion.

The civil and military officials of the court, the prominent families of the capital, and almost all the influential figures came in person to present their carefully prepared gifts.

The steward of the Prince's mansion, along with his servants, greeted the guests at the gate, his face almost frozen with a smile.

The gifts received were piling up like mountains; the booklets used to record the gifts alone were several thick volumes.

The banquet was held in the largest martial arts arena in the Prince's Palace, with hundreds of tables set up.

Qin Feng, dressed in a purple-gold python robe, held his newborn daughter Qin Nian'an in his arms and accepted everyone's congratulations with a beaming smile.

Little Nian'an was wrapped in soft swaddling clothes. She was beautifully sculpted, with a pair of big, dark eyes that curiously observed this new world, showing no fear of strangers.

"Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness! The young princess is truly a beauty of extraordinary talent; she will surely grow into a stunning woman who can topple kingdoms!"

"Your Highness is blessed beyond measure! To have such a daughter is truly a great fortune for our Great Xia!"

"This young princess, her features bear a striking resemblance to the prince's former elegance!"

All sorts of compliments and flattery were constantly heard.

While smiling and responding, Qin Feng used his [Fiery Eyes] to observe everyone present without making a sound.

He could clearly see whether these people were genuinely happy for him or were just putting on an act out of respect for his power.

Most officials harbor feelings of awe and ingratiation.

They are now genuinely afraid of Qin Feng.

This young regent was too ruthless. He could deal with the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families without hesitation. How could these small fry dare to show the slightest disrespect?

The representatives of those aristocratic families, on the other hand, all seemed preoccupied and had complex expressions.

Especially the Wang family of Taiyuan, the Cui family of Qinghe, and the Lu family of Fanyang.

Qin Feng could see that their hearts were filled with resentment and bitterness, but on the surface, they had to force out smiles that were more like tears as they came to offer their congratulations.

[Inner thoughts: Hmph, Qin Feng, don't be so smug! We will repay this humiliation a hundredfold in the future! Just wait, news from the north will arrive soon!]

Qin Feng looked at their hypocritical faces and sneered inwardly.

A bunch of clowns trying to turn the tables?

Once we've dealt with Northern Yan, it'll be your turn next.

Just then, a small commotion arose at the doorway.

"Master Li Boyong, head of the Li family of Longxi, has arrived!"

With the emcee's shout, all eyes instantly turned to the entrance.

Li Boyong, the head of the Li family, walked in slowly with his family members.

His face wore a humble and respectful smile, completely devoid of the arrogance of a powerful family head he usually possessed.

Following behind him was a woman with a slender figure, dressed in a moon-white long dress.

The woman's face was covered by a thin veil, making it impossible to see her features clearly.

But those exposed, autumn-water-like eyes and that aloof, moon-like temperament were enough to make all the men present turn their heads.

is her.

Li Yaoqin.

Qin Feng's lips curled up slightly as he carried his daughter and went to greet her.

"It is an honor to welcome Patriarch Li. I have failed to greet you properly."

Qin Feng wore a warm smile, as if there had never been any unpleasantness between them.

"Your Highness is too kind, too kind."

Li Boyong quickly bowed and saluted, adopting an extremely humble posture: "Having heard that Your Highness has had a daughter, I have prepared some small gifts to offer my congratulations. I hope Your Highness will not find them offensive."

After saying that, he winked at Li Yaoqin behind him.

Li Yaoqin's body trembled slightly.

She could feel that everyone's gaze was focused on her, like a searchlight.

Especially Qin Feng's gaze, which carried a hint of amusement and aggression, made her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if she were naked.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the humiliation and tension in her heart, took an exquisite brocade box from the maid, and slowly walked forward.

"My daughter, Li Yaoqin, congratulates Your Highness on the birth of your daughter."

Her voice was clear and cold like spring water, yet it carried a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

She didn't dare to look Qin Feng in the eye, but instead lowered her head and handed him the brocade box.

Qin Feng did not immediately take the brocade box.

Instead, he looked with great interest at the woman in front of him, who had once been as proud as a peacock.

【Sharp Eyes】Activated!

Name: Li Yaoqin

[Identity: Eldest daughter of the Li family of Longxi]

[Hidden Talents: Music, Strategy]

[Inner thoughts: That bastard! Why is he staring at me? Is he mocking me? Damn it! If it weren't for my family, I wouldn't be here to suffer this humiliation! But… the way he holds his daughter… he doesn't seem so bad anymore… Ugh! Li Yaoqin, what are you thinking! He's your enemy!]

Seeing her chaotic and contradictory inner thoughts, Qin Feng almost burst out laughing.

This woman is really interesting.

They say no, but they're really telling the truth.

"Miss Li, how have you been?"

Qin Feng deliberately used a slightly ambiguous tone to say, "It's been a few days, Miss Li, you're still as beautiful as ever, even more so than last time."

Li Yaoqin's face flushed red to her ears.

She suddenly raised her head and glared at Qin Feng with a mixture of shame and anger.

That lecherous scoundrel!

He actually dared to flirt with me in front of so many people!

But when her gaze met Qin Feng's deep eyes, which seemed to see through everything, her heart skipped a beat for no reason.

She quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze again.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness."

Li Yaoqin's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Open it and take a look."

Qin Feng gestured to the brocade box in her hand.

Li Yaoqin did as instructed and gently opened the brocade box.

A soft, precious light instantly emanated from the brocade box.

Inside the brocade box lay a piece of warm jade, crystal clear and carved with a pattern of a qilin delivering a child.

The jade pendant had a warm and delicate texture, and it was clearly not an ordinary item.

What's even more peculiar is that it automatically emits a gentle warmth, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.

"A thousand-year-old warm jade unicorn pendant!"

Among the crowd, some knowledgeable people exclaimed in disbelief!

"My God! This is a legendary treasure! It's said to have miraculous effects in calming the mind, stabilizing the spirit, and nourishing the body! It's a rare gem that money can't buy!"

"The Li family of Longxi has really gone all out this time!"

Hearing the exclamations of surprise around him, Li Boyong forced a pained smile onto his face.

This piece of warm jade is a family heirloom that has been passed down for hundreds of years in the Li family.

To protect his family, he reluctantly gave it up.

Qin Feng looked at the jade pendant, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He could sense that the jade pendant contained a very pure energy.

For ordinary people, it is indeed a rare treasure.

"Patriarch Li is very kind."

Qin Feng nodded, picked up the jade pendant, and personally hung it around his daughter Nian'an's neck.

Strangely enough, as soon as Xiao Nian'an touched the jade pendant, her previously restless emotions instantly calmed down, and she even giggled.

"It seems that Nian'an really likes this gift."

Qin Feng smiled and said to Li Yaoqin, "Thank you very much, Miss Li."

Seeing his daughter happy, Qin Feng's attitude towards Li Yaoqin softened considerably.

Looking at Xiao Nian'an's innocent smile, Li Yaoqin's humiliation and resentment gradually dissipated.

She curtsied and said softly, "I'm glad the young princess likes it."

Just then, the atmosphere of the banquet reached its climax.

Qin Feng held his daughter, raised his wine glass, and was about to say a few polite words.

suddenly!

"Report—!!!"

A shrill and urgent roar suddenly came from outside the gate of the Prince's Mansion!

Immediately afterward, a messenger covered in blood and with tattered armor rushed in, his face filled with terror and despair!

Before he could even bow, he fell to his knees with a thud and roared with all his might:

"Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! A military report, delivered by express courier, travels at an alarming rate!"

"Northern Yan... Two hundred thousand Northern Yan cavalry are pressing southward! They've divided their forces into three routes!"

"The strategically important northern stronghold of Yanmen Pass is under attack!!!"