"Father Emperor has already attended the banquet, but the Crown Prince, Princes, and princesses of Qing'an Country have yet to arrive. Could it be they do not hold Father Emperor in regard? Or are they showing contempt for Dongchu Country's authority?"
Yang Mengchen's face turned stern as he followed the chilling voice to its source.
He saw the man speaking opposite him wearing a blue jade golden crown and a gold robe embroidered with five-clawed dragons and cloud patterns, his thick eyebrows and round face punctuated by thin lips, red as rouge. His phoenix eyes occasionally narrowed into thin slits, revealing the cold ruthlessness within his heart, and there was even a hint of illness between his looks.
"Prince Duan," Long Xuanmo whispered into Yang Mengchen's ear, "Yesterday, Duke of Wuguo (Concubine De's family and Prince Duan's maternal family) sought an audience with Father Emperor, and afterward, Father Emperor released Prince Duan."