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

Back inside, Qin Feng frowned and pondered.

A banquet at the Eastern Palace!

That lackey named Zhao Gao was nothing more than a dog released by Crown Prince Xia Yuanhao to test his attitude.

Tonight's banquet is unlikely to be so simple.

Although the Crown Prince is powerful and influential, Qin Feng is no longer someone to be trifled with.

Firstly, he and "Young Master Xia," who is actually the current Princess Fuyao, are sworn brothers.

This princess favored him greatly; she was a powerful ally he could rely on.

Secondly, in his essay on the military examination, he had already revealed his strategic acumen to the Ministry of War and even to the Emperor of Xia.

The Great Xia Dynasty is eager for talented individuals and is in dire need of them; he is of great value.

However, knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle.

Before attending the banquet, it is essential to ascertain the true intentions of Crown Prince Xia Yuanhao.

A haughty and dissolute figure appeared in his mind.

Princess Mingyue, daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei.

She has a long-standing relationship with the Crown Prince, so perhaps we can glean some useful information from her.

……

Half an hour later.

Zhenbei Palace.

Qin Feng displayed the token personally given to him by Princess Mingyue, and the guards dared not stop him, allowing him to proceed without hindrance.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of Princess Mingyue's courtyard, a personal maidservant hurriedly came to greet them, her face showing some difficulty.

"Young Master Qin, what brings you here?"

"Is the princess here?" Qin Feng asked casually.

The maid looked troubled and lowered her voice: "The princess is here, but Young Master Yang... he's inside too."

Yang Lie?

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow.

It really is a persistent ghost.

Just as he was about to speak, Yang Lie's annoying fawning voice came from inside the room.

"Princess, please don't be angry. It's my fault for upsetting you. Look, this is a blood jade bracelet that I specially sourced from a merchant in the Western Regions. It's the perfect match for your fair and white wrist!"

"Take it away! This princess doesn't like it!"

Princess Mingyue's cold voice rang out, filled with impatience.

"Princess, why don't you whip me a few times? I get so itchy all over if I don't get whipped for a day..."

"roll!"

"Princess..."

Outside the door, Qin Feng listened to Yang Lie's obsequious flattery and couldn't help but chuckle.

What a complete simp.

Even Boiling Sheep would have to offer him a cigarette if he saw him.

In the end, you'll have nothing left.

Ironically, he had no idea that his beloved fiancée had already been "taken" by Qin Feng!

Qin Feng recalled the last time he was in this room, when he pinned this proud princess down and listened to her struggles and pleas for mercy.

That feeling remains vivid in my memory to this day.

He winked at the maid and lowered his voice, "Go in and tell your princess that I've arrived."

After saying that, he slipped away and hid behind the artificial hill in the courtyard.

The maid, having received the order, dared not delay and quickly pushed open the door to enter.

A moment later.

"Yang Lie, get out! Didn't you hear me telling you to get out?!"

Inside the room, Princess Mingyue's angry shout, rising eight octaves, suddenly rang out.

Immediately afterwards, there was a loud "bang," as if something had been smashed.

Yang Lie scrambled out of the house, his face filled with fear and confusion.

"Princess, what...what did I do wrong?"

"Get out! From now on, you are not allowed to set foot in my yard again without my permission!"

Yang Lie was covered in dust and wanted to say something more, but two tall maids grabbed his arms and dragged him out of the courtyard.

Watching Yang Lie's disheveled departure, Qin Feng finally emerged from behind the artificial hill and entered the room.

The door behind him was quietly closed by the maid.

"Qin Feng!"

As soon as I entered the room, a fragrant breeze wafted towards me.

When Princess Mingyue saw him, her beautiful face, which had been covered with frost, instantly lit up with a look of surprise, and she threw herself into his arms.

Qin Feng steadily caught her soft, fragrant body and whispered in her ear, "What...did you just call me?"

Princess Mingyue's body stiffened slightly, then as if she remembered something, a charming blush rose on her cheeks, and her voice became sweet and alluring.

"Master...Master..."

"That's more like it." Qin Feng nodded in satisfaction.

"Master, you've finally come to see me! I heard you shone brightly in the martial arts examination! You defeated that annoying champion, Hou Linxiao, in the archery competition, and His Majesty personally selected you as the best in the essay competition—you're simply amazing!"

Princess Mingyue's beautiful eyes were filled with admiration and love.

She has always admired strength.

The more capable Qin Feng was, the more she liked him.

Qin Feng ignored her flattery and went straight to the point.

"Tonight, the Crown Prince is hosting a banquet at the Eastern Palace and has invited me."

He released Princess Mingyue, walked to a chair beside him, and sat down, looking directly at her: "Tell me, what trick is the Crown Prince playing?"

Upon hearing this, Princess Mingyue's joy faded slightly, and she pondered for a moment.

"It's not surprising that the Crown Prince is hosting a banquet."

She poured Qin Feng a cup of tea and slowly analyzed, "Although the Crown Prince is stubborn and self-willed, he is not a fool. He recruits many retainers in order to consolidate his power."

"Master, you are now famous and have unlimited potential. It's perfectly normal for him to want to recruit you."

At this point, she changed the subject.

"However, Master, you should also know that His Majesty currently has nine princes."

"Although the Crown Prince is the eldest son of the legitimate wife and has the rightful right, the other princes are no pushovers either. They are all ambitious and have their own factions in court, and they are fighting fiercely in private."

Nine princes vying for the throne?

Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood.

Crown Prince Xia Yuanhao is not the only option.

The murky waters of this imperial city were deeper than he had imagined.

But since the crown prince doesn't have absolute power, things become easier...

His appearance was like a catfish, stirring up the stagnant waters of the imperial city.

The Crown Prince wanted to win them over, and the other princes... wanted to do the same!

My current situation is not a single-choice question, but a multiple-choice question!

They could easily move between various powers, waiting for the right price, or even... use someone else's strength against them!

Having figured this out, Qin Feng felt a sudden relief from the pressure.

He stood up, ready to take his leave.

"Thank you, I understand."

Unexpectedly, as soon as Qin Feng turned around, that soft, delicate body pressed tightly against him from behind again.

A pair of delicate arms wrapped around his waist.

Princess Mingyue pressed her cheek against his back, her voice trembling with a hint of pleading.

"Master...don't go..."

Her breathing became rapid, and her warm breath sprayed onto Qin Feng's neck, carrying an intoxicating fragrance.

"I miss you so much... Every night, when I close my eyes, all I see is you..."

Please...

She tiptoed, brought her red lips close to Qin Feng's ear, and breathed softly.

"Please grant my wish one more time, okay?"