The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

Emperor Kangwu was exceptionally happy at this welcoming banquet, and all the civil and military officials were genuinely smiling.

They never expected that such a big deal could be negotiated at a banquet!

This banquet was well worth it!

It's such a great deal!

While some were excited and thrilled, others were angry and fearful.

The Third Princess's face was as ugly as it could possibly be.

"Why does the Third Princess seem unhappy?" Qi Zhiyu asked the Third Princess with a half-smile, holding a cup in one hand.

"Your husband's words of proof for your true love and his deeply moving affection are the envy of countless people."

"Why is the Third Princess so unhappy, having such a devoted and loyal husband?"

The Third Princess wished she could jump over and tear Qi Zhiyu apart alive.

No matter how good their relationship was, she knew that if the interests of the Qi Kingdom were harmed, it was definitely not a good thing.

Unfortunately, Qi Zhiyu is making sarcastic remarks.

This was like rubbing salt into her wounds.

The Third Princess gritted her teeth in hatred, while Qi Zhiyu laughed first.

"Could it be that the Third Princess feels that the interests of the Qi Kingdom have been harmed, and that your husband might harbor resentment towards you?"

Qi Zhiyu's question made the Third Princess frown. She was about to speak when Qi Yanhe spoke first.

"Your Highness has misunderstood," Qi Yanhe said with a smile. "The Third Princess is gentle and kind."

"His Majesty has done a lot for her, and she feels somewhat guilty."

"Is that so?" Qi Zhiyu looked at the Third Princess.

The third princess wasn't stupid; she knew that she couldn't reveal her true thoughts.

What's more, the excuse her husband came up with for her was just right.

She is a filial daughter.

So the third princess nodded in agreement: "I am married far away, and I cannot fulfill my filial duties to my father in the first place, which is already unfilial."

"My father has done so much for me, and I feel even more... heartbroken."

"I don't know how to repay my father's love for his daughter."

As the third princess spoke, her eyes reddened, revealing her deep affection for her child.

Many of the women felt the same way; they could understand how the Third Princess felt at that moment.

Some of the ladies even gently wiped away the tears from the corners of their eyes with handkerchiefs.

"That's really strange," Qi Zhiyu exclaimed.

"This ratio has been set ever since the Third Princess married into the Qi Kingdom."

"All these years, the Third Princess still doesn't know?"

"I..." The Third Princess was about to speak when Qi Zhiyu interrupted her.

"You don't know? Then your husband, Qi Yanhe, who has been in charge of this matter, also doesn't know?"

"Is this blatantly taking advantage of you, or does he not have deep feelings for you?"

The third princess's face instantly turned green.

Qi Yanhe: "..."

Why did he come here?

Why?

"Haha..." Qi Zhiyu burst out laughing, "I was just joking."

"It's inevitable that people will make mistakes when doing things. I understand, I understand..."

After Qi Zhiyu finished understanding, she muttered in a low voice that everyone could hear clearly, "This negligence for so many years is like pretending to be ignorant when you know the truth."

As soon as she finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Qi Zhiyu seemed to realize what she had just said, and she laughed, "Just kidding, don't take it seriously."

"Is Qi Yanhe, who is so deeply in love that he would even give up the throne for the Third Princess, a hypocrite?"

"Definitely not." Qi Zhiyu looked at Qi Yanhe with a smile. "At most, it was an oversight... Well, maybe it wasn't an oversight, perhaps it was just a lack of ability."

Qi Yanhe: "..."

How was he supposed to respond to that?

A hypocrite who deceives people's feelings?

A useless prince with no ability?

Neither option is good!

"On such a joyous occasion as the Third Princess's return, let's not dwell on the details. Come on, everyone, let's have a drink!" Qi Zhiyu raised her glass.

Emperor Kangwu was very supportive and raised his cup in celebration.

With His Majesty going to such lengths, how dare anyone else spoil the fun?

Moreover, the civil and military officials were in high spirits!

The terms we just agreed on will allow the imperial court to earn a lot more money every year!

A full national treasury is a great thing for them!

The civil and military officials were overjoyed; they had never drunk so heartily at a banquet before.

However, when the laughter and chatter reached the Third Princess's ears, it was like steel needles pricking her, giving her a terrible headache.

"Father, I am feeling unwell and would like to go back to rest first," the Third Princess said.

Emperor Kangwu glanced at the pale-faced Third Princess and asked with concern, "Is the journey too tiring?"

"Alright, let's go back and rest."

"Should we have the imperial physician examine you and prescribe some medicine to help you recover?"

"Thank you, Father. I'll go back and rest for a bit." The Third Princess forced a smile.

With the Third Princess, the main character of this welcoming banquet, gone, the banquet could naturally be adjourned.

Qi Zhiyu had just returned to Prince Rui's residence when Emperor Kangwu's reward arrived from the palace.

Naturally, one must come to express gratitude for the imperial favor.

However, this rule does not apply to Qi Zhiyu.

Qi Zhiyu went to take a shower as soon as she got back.

Just as Prince Rui was about to send someone to summon Qi Zhiyu, a palace servant said with a smile, "Your Highness need not trouble the Princess."

"His Majesty only instructed me to deliver the items."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness," Prince Rui said with a smile.

The servant next to him immediately slipped a purse to the father-in-law.

After accepting the gift, the eunuch repeatedly expressed his gratitude and then returned to the palace to report back.

Princess Rui had everything delivered to Qi Zhiyu's private treasury and registered so that Qi Zhiyu could easily check it later.

"Father is very pleased." Princess Rui smiled proudly.

Her daughter is amazing.

With just a few words, he secured so many benefits for the imperial court.

These rewards are all rightfully Yu'er's.

Prince Rui's residence was very happy, but Prince Wu was trembling incessantly.

I'm so angry!

When the Third Princess returned, he instructed her to deal with Qi Zhiyu, and in turn, to deal with Prince Rui.

It's not about bringing her back to make Qi Zhiyu successful!

Did Qi Zhiyu only secure benefits from bilateral relations at the banquet?

It is also the hearts of those ministers!

Qi Zhiyu brought such benefits to the court with just a few words. If Prince Rui were to ascend the throne in the future, how many more benefits would there be with Qi Zhiyu around?

Those officials would definitely think that way.

Qi Zhiyu not only dealt with the Third Princess and ruined the Qi Kingdom, but also caused his followers to waver.

No... it's that those people had already wavered before, and now they increasingly feel that they followed the wrong people.

Those people's resolve to betray them has probably strengthened even further.

King Wu slammed his fist on the table, then raised his hand, leaving specks of bright red blood on the surface.

Now that Qi Yanhe has come, he naturally wants to win him over.

He wanted all the civil and military officials to see clearly that he was the most valuable person.

The next day, the maid told her about the Emperor's gifts: "Princess, would you like to see those things?"

"No need," Qi Zhiyu said casually. "Just leave it there."

There's too much stuff, I'm too lazy to look at it.