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The sun gradually climbed directly overhead.

A visible heat wave rose from the loess ground.

It was so hot that the soles of your feet felt like they were burning.

Xiao Ye raised his hand and used his sleeve to shield his eyes from the glaring sunlight.

A fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Upon seeing this, Liu An quickly pulled out a cool, damp cloth from the tray held by the eunuch beside him.

He bowed slightly and took small steps forward, presenting the handkerchief with both hands.

Xiao Ye took the handkerchief, patted it on his forehead, and casually tossed it back onto the tray.

"Let's move on to the next step."

He turned and glanced at Gu Mingli.

"Go back and rest first, and calm your possessed mind."

Gu Mingli nodded.

He really needs to calm down and think about how to complete the next "sweet talk" task that will lead to his own demise.

Liu An immediately understood and took two steps back.

He turned around and waved to the few eunuchs on the sidelines.

The young eunuchs scattered with light, quick steps.

They walked up to the group of young men who were covered in sweat.

He bent over and lowered his head, speaking very softly.

"Distinguished guests, warm water has been prepared in your private rooms. Please move in to wash up and change. His Majesty will host a banquet in the main hall at noon to dine with you all."

The young men who had been running excitedly in the field stopped in their tracks.

Everyone looked at each other, their faces filled with barely suppressed elation.

Is it really possible to dine at the same table as the current emperor?

Many young men who aspire to enter officialdom are particularly eager for this opportunity.

Everyone quickly tidied their disheveled clothes and returned to their lodgings to wash and change.

Noon.

When Pei Yu accompanied Shen Yanqing to the banquet hall, there were already many people standing at the entrance.

They all craned their necks to look at the table, but no one dared to go in and take a seat.

Pei Yu leaned forward and took a look, her eyes widening slightly.

The banquet layout inside the hall was quite unique.

Several long wooden tables were placed together in the hall.

A row of brass food boxes were placed on the table.

Smokeless charcoal was burning at the bottom of the food container, and wisps of white smoke drifted into the air.

The air was filled with the smoky aroma of grilled meat fat ignited by the charcoal fire, mixed with the sweet, moist steam emanating from the fruit platter.

The smell made everyone, who had been moving around for a while, swallow hard.

There are no fixed seats with distinctions of rank or status here, and no strict rules of etiquette and music.

The eunuchs stood motionless against the wall, with the tableware stacked at the corner of the table.

You can choose whatever you want to eat by taking a plate and picking it up yourself.

This way of dining completely stunned those scions of aristocratic families who were used to being reserved and disciplined.

Before long, the emperor arrived, accompanied by Lord Gu.

Xiao Ye gestured to everyone, "Help yourselves with your food."

After saying that, he walked over and picked up a white porcelain plate.

I picked up two slices of grilled meat and put them on the plate.

The atmosphere around them instantly relaxed.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and followed suit, picking up plates and walking to the copper food box to choose their food.

Gu Mingli followed behind Xiao Ye, his mind not on eating at all.

He still has an embarrassing task to complete!

Xiao Ye chose a low table by the window and sat down, and Gu Mingli sat down opposite him.

A breeze was blowing in from outside the window, bringing a touch of coolness.

As soon as Gu Mingli put the plate down, the countdown in the upper right corner of his vision started flashing red.

[Host! Please complete the second task as soon as possible: Sweet Words. Say three moving lines of sweet talk to Xiao Ye in public, making these three hundred beauties feel ashamed and give up!]

[Remaining time for the mission: 00:28:00]

Less than half an hour remains.

Gu Mingli's hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

He first felt ashamed of himself for a while.

However, the task still needs to be done.

Rather than inheriting Flower Fruit Mountain, Professor Gu is prepared to compromise and preserve his appearance.

He didn't know if sweet words could be "lingering".

But he knows a few things that are incredibly unsophisticated.

Gu Mingli coughed lightly.

He put down his chopsticks and leaned forward.

The distance between her and Xiao Ye had narrowed somewhat.

"His Majesty."

He spoke furtively and quietly.

[Ding! Friendly reminder: Your confession needs to be heard by everyone present to be considered public!]

Gu Mingli: ヽ(#`Д´)ﾉ

He took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Ye.

Come on! This time he's not the only one embarrassing himself! He dragged his friends along!

Gu Mingli spoke in a loud voice.

"Your Majesty! Have you aged a bit lately?"

Everyone in the audience: "..."

blah blah blah!

A crisp sound came from the next table.

A meatball that Shen Yanqing was holding between her chopsticks fell onto the table.

He sat there frozen, his mouth agape in disbelief.

What's going on?!

What did Lord Gu just say?

Is this something they can even hear?!

The surroundings froze instantly; the chewing sounds disappeared, the whispers vanished.

All eyes were drawn to the table by the window.

Xiao Ye was holding the fruit wine, about to take a sip.

Upon hearing this, his hand froze in mid-air.

A ripple appeared in the sake cup.

He slowly lifted his eyelids and stared at Gu Mingli.

I have a bad feeling.

The next moment, Gu Mingli smiled, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Old...handsome."

Everyone: "???"

emperor:"……"

Xiao Ye's gaze froze, and he slowly put down the wine cup in his hand.

coming!

Gu Mingli is up to his old tricks again!

Inside the hall, the three hundred "little hooves" with their ears perked up all stared wide-eyed, their faces blank with disbelief.

Is this what they call "flattery"?

However, saying this would sound like he'd be beaten to death.

Young Master Gu is truly brave!

Daring to speak frankly and directly to the emperor.

That kind of courage is unmatched by ordinary people!

Gu Mingli glanced at the task progress out of the corner of his eye.

The progress bar moved forward one step.

There is a play.

Gu Mingli gritted his teeth and continued speaking.

"Your Majesty, you're acting a bit strange today..."

The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Xiao Ye quietly watched Gu Mingli, observing his performance.

But to others, this scene looked like the emperor was angry, his eyes filled with murderous intent!

The young men at the next table shrank back in fright.

Gasps of astonishment echoed throughout the quiet hall.

This young Master Gu has absolutely lost his mind.

Every word challenged the emperor's authority.

Gu Mingli's lips twitched, and he forced out an awkward smile.

"Strange...impressive!"

Everyone: (｡ꏿ﹏ꏿ)！！

Xiao Ye put down his wine cup, his chest heaving noticeably.

He raised his hand and pinched the space between his eyebrows, letting out a long sigh of frustration.

I can't take it anymore.

"Gu Mingli, did you eat something unclean today?"

Gu Mingli didn't respond at all.

Since we've already come this far, let's just finish it in one go.

He picked up the serving chopsticks in front of him.

Pick out a bright green cabbage heart from the plate.

With an embarrassed tremor in her wrist, she placed the vegetable leaf into the empty plate in front of Xiao Ye.

"Your Majesty, what do you think this is?"

Xiao Ye lowered his eyelids and looked at the green leaf in the dish that had a little bit of oil on it.

"A piece of vegetable."

Gu Mingli extended a finger and gently shook it in mid-air.

"No, this is my loyalty."

Three hundred "little hooves": (๑°⌓°๑)

puff~

Even in the quiet hall, some people couldn't resist.

A suppressed chuckle.

Three hundred "little hooves" looked at Gu Mingli as if he were some kind of rare and exotic beast.

Pei Yu continued to sip her fruit wine slowly, remaining relatively calm.

After all, he's a man who's seen it all.

He had seen far more flamboyant people than Master Gu.

In comparison, this behavior is nothing.

All eyes turned to the emperor.

Logically speaking, the emperor should be furious and order the raving minister to be dragged out and beheaded.

After a moment of silence, the hall was quiet.

Xiao Ye simply picked up the handkerchief beside him and slowly wiped the corner of his mouth.

It seemed as if they hadn't heard a word Gu Mingli had said.

The crowd's shocked gazes then shifted to Gu Mingli.

They understood!

Lord Gu's rise to become a favorite of the Emperor was not due to luck!

They must have unfathomable strength!

And the courage to go all out!

[Ding! Mission Two is complete.]

[The system detected that the three hundred women experienced intense feelings of inferiority and self-consciousness.]

They are acutely aware of the vast difference in their shamelessness compared to yours. Your status in the harem has risen once again!

[Reward: +2 Favorability Points. Current Favorability Points with Xiao Ye: -425]

Gu Mingli: "..."

You're the shameless one!

Only then will your position in the harem be secure!

This wretched life is unbearable!

So annoying!