Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 279: The Self-Destructive Fool Has Arrived (Part 9)

Helian Ba’s gaze flickered, Qin Jinxiu’s words were like a fatal poison, making him unable to resist, forced to submit to the seduction.

After pondering for a moment, he gritted his teeth and made a firm decision, "Alright! Everything will proceed according to the plan."

"The Barbarian King is truly a remarkable man." Qin Jinxiu achieved his goal, offering a generous compliment.

The two exchanged a knowing smile, ending the conversation without alerting anyone.

Mu Qingge was unaware of how the Tu Country’s Barbarian King planned to deal with her. Even if she knew, she wouldn’t care. She glanced around the palace. The attendees of today’s banquet were not many, but all were prominent figures of Qin Country.

However, someone like Fatty Shao was not even on the guest list.

Prince Rui was also present.

His tall figure in dark attire caught Mu Qingge’s attention.

It seemed, after she had spoken those words in the afternoon, this man embodied a fighting spirit, an arrogance that the world was within his grasp.

Her gaze swept past Qin Jinhao, yet the familiar figure was absent.

Qin Jinchen actually did not attend?

Was he not invited or did he decline?

While Mu Qingge was pondering this, a eunuch approached, dropping a slender bamboo tube on her clothes while pouring wine for her.

Mu Qingge was seated, and the bamboo tube landed perfectly on her embroidered robe between her legs.

Raising an eyebrow, Mu Qingge discreetly gripped the bamboo tube in her palm, squeezing it forcefully until it shattered, revealing a scroll of paper inside.

Spreading the paper out, the content made Mu Qingge squint her eyes slightly.

The bamboo tube was sent by Qin Jinhao.

The contents disclosed that Crown Prince Qin Jinxiu had colluded with the Tu Country’s Barbarian King, intending to take her life at the banquet. He cautioned her, suggesting she utilize this matter to heighten conflict between the Emperor and the Crown Prince, accelerating future events.

After quietly reading the document’s contents, Mu Qingge balled the paper in her palm while coldly laughing in her heart.

’Qin Jinhao is always Qin Jinhao; no matter what, he must first consider what benefits this matter might bring him.’

Opening her palm again, the paper had already turned into a pile of white powder in Mu Qingge’s hand.

She casually poured the white ashes into the nearby incense burner, drawing no attention whatsoever.

"Welcome His Majesty the Emperor! Her Majesty the Empress! Her Grace the Noble Consort! Princess Changle!" Resounding chants came from outside the hall.

Inside the palace, all Qin Country’s officials and nobles stood up to greet them.

Only the Tu Country delegation remained seated, seemingly unwilling to rise.

Helian Ba reluctantly led his group to stand up after Qin Jinxiu signaled him with a glance.

Emperor Qin Cang entered the hall with his female entourage, heading straight to the Supreme seats above the stairs. The Empress and Noble Consort sat on either side of him, while Qin Yiyao took her place beside her mother.

"Everyone, take your seats." Qin Cang raised his hands, seemingly in good spirits.

After Mu Qingge sat down, her gaze fell on Qin Yiyao next to Noble Consort Jiang. She wore an icy blue palace gown, resembling a snow beauty, making others hesitant to approach.

Her countenance was meticulously adorned, with delicate floral ornaments outlined in gold leaf at her forehead, adding a touch of charm and allure. Yet, she maintained a poker face, akin to a perfect sculpture devoid of any life.

Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered slightly before retracting.

"Today, with all beloved ministers present, I am here to announce a joyous occasion." Qin Cang began. "This time, the Tu Country envoys traveled a long distance for the sole purpose of forming an alliance between the two nations. The Crown Prince of Tu Country earnestly requests marriage, and after much deliberation, I have decided to betroth my beloved Princess Changle to the Crown Prince of Tu Country, forging this marriage alliance. Three days later, Princess Changle will return with the Tu Country delegation to hold the wedding."

The news of Princess Changle’s marriage alliance with Tu Country was already no secret among the noble circles in Luodu.

Yet, hearing it from the Emperor’s own mouth prompted many to cast ambiguous glances toward Mu Qingge, seemingly asking: Your original betrothed has been taken by the Crown Prince of Tu Country, how do you feel?

Or mocking the Crown Prince of Tu Country for marrying a princess with a past engagement.

Those glances didn’t bother Mu Qingge in the slightest.

When Helian Ba stood to offer thanks, she glanced at Qin Yiyao, who remained expressionless, as if the matter was irrelevant to her.

Before she could retract her gaze, a provocative voice reached her ears.

"Emperor of Qin, I, the King, am considered old friends with your country’s esteemed General Mu. I heard he has a precious grandson, well-versed in his true teachings. Coincidentally, among those who accompany me to visit Qin Country this time, there is also a young talent with remarkable aptitude. He has admired Junior Lord Mu for some time. I wonder if today Emperor Qin might grant permission for them to spar here?"