Warlord of the Xili Kingdom
Attending Invitations

The invitation from the kingdom had been spread out from a week earlier. In fact, this invitation was intended for the noble family to send his daughter as a concubine for the Princes.

The entire noble family around Xili Kingdom came in droves to the Palace, hoping that their daughters would be accepted as concubines for one of the Princes. Because of the high position of the Prime Minister, his family was invited to the banquet.

However, Xin'er had no idea that it was a concubine selection event for the Princes. He only knew if it was a meeting of the royal members, and the Prime Minister was part of the kingdom. Thus, it made sense in his mind, and he did not reject it when Zhaoling asked him to come.

Unlike Mingna, she knows everything because her mother told her everything. So, he currently looks as good as possible to lure the Princes in the Palace, so that he is elected as a concubine of one of the Princes.

Xin'er walked over to her father casually. The clothes he was wearing were ordinary, not as luxurious as Mingna. Making the old woman beside her father was mocking and making fun of her with a grinning smile.

"Xin'er, are you going to come to the Palace to meet the Royal family? Or, are you going to lenong's performance?" asked Muning in a mocking tone. "We are the highest Prime Minister family in Xili Kingdom. You shouldn't have given anyone a chance to denounce our family!" he then cynically.

Mr. Xiaoyu glanced at his wife, then looked at her beloved daughter. "Father has prepared the best clothes for you and Mingna. Don't you like the dress you bought?" ask the Prime Minister. "If so, you can choose other clothes in the reading room. Yesterday, Aunt Tangli kept it there." said Mr. Xiaoyu softly.

Hearing her father's words just now, Xin'er became surprised by him. She never received a dress like her father said. Best clothes? Meals worth eating alone were already a profit she got here, let alone a beautiful dress like the one Mingna was wearing.

Xin'er stared intently at the two cunning foxes before her, who were currently pretending not to notice her. He knew that the attached grandmother and her daughter were the ones who deliberately did not give her father a gift. However, Xin'er also did not want to wear clothes that she thought were difficult to wear. He tends to wear simple and comfortable clothes when worn.

After staring at the sneaky grandmother and the ugly witch, Xin'er smiled at her father. The sound of the hand that had begun to look wrinkled and grasped it gently. "Dad, I'm comfortable wearing clothes like this. For me, these clothes make it easier for me to move around. Unlike the dress that Mingna wore, it seemed complicated and difficult to step. I had to lift up such a long and big dress, as I was about to step up. Isn't that hard on yourself?" he said with a scornful tone.

Netra Muning and Mingna rounded out at once hearing Xin'er's ridicule. But a second later, the two laughed disdainfully. "You're jealous of my beauty, Xin'er. I am feminine and my body is good when I wear a beautiful dress like this, it looks elegant and beautiful. You're just a stupid girl. It is impossible to understand about noble class fashion!" Mingna ejek with ketus.

While Xin'er who got the mockery was just being indifferent and unconcerned. He walked out first while holding his father's hand. "The most important thing is not just the outward appearance, but the heart must also be beautiful" he said while looking a little.

Mingna grew furious and was about to punch Xin'er. However, as fast as lightning Mingna's hand pulled her mother away from being seen by Mr. Xiaoyu. "Are you so stupid you want to hit him in front of your father? If your father sees it, we're done!" whispered Muning in the ear of his daughter.

Mingna pulled back her hand while gritting her teeth. "Review you, Xin'er. I'll embarrass you in the palace!" his determination in heart.

They all set out in the Prime Minister's family's carriage, escorted by several bodyguards and several personal servants. Including Mengshu and Ghehu. The women were in the carriage, while the men were wearing their horses.

Not much chatter was thrown from their mouths during the trip. Because Xin'er thought it was unimportant, just to have a casual chat with the ugly witch and the attached grandmother.

Xin'er's face continued to stare out the window, paying attention to every path they went. Apparently, the trip to the Palace was quite far from the city of Yongsheon. They had to stop for a moment to rest themselves and their horses. Because the journey is quite tiring, as well as passing through the hills in Jong Hun region.

After traveling for a long time, they arrived in the territory of the Xili kingdom. The Xili city gate is packed with golden trains that will enter the area. Xin'er was sure, if all those golden chariots were royal invited guests from various cities.

"The party's massive, this!" cetus Xin'er when she saw the many golden chariots waiting in line at the gate of Xili city.

Mingna smiled mockingly. "Of course a big party. This is an event that is held once a year, and is intended for all nobles from various regions. It'll be great."

Xin'er rounded her mouth, as if understanding Mingna's words. Indeed every year events like this are always held, and Mingna must come along. But, not with Xin'er because she is still not old enough. However, this year he was allowed to attend the event, because his age was enough to get married. So, he was invited by his father to the event.

Although to be honest, he did not know about the event at all and was also not interested in coming to this party. However, because of the curiosity caused by the man named Zhaoling who brought his foot stepped on Xili Palace.

One by one the golden train lowered the passengers dominated by the beautiful princesses of the nobles, with a stunning appearance. They race to win the heart of the Royal family, in order to be accepted as a concubine of one of the Princes.

All present were indeed from among the top nobles. Something strange this time. Because in this event, there are many commoners with various professions. They were invited at the Third Prince's request.

"Waah, the Third Prince is indeed of a noble heart. He invited commoners like us to attend this great feast" said one commoner.

"Rubber. He's the only Prince who's never shy about joining a commoner like us!" the other timpal.

Many more compliments from the people of Xili Kingdom there. They flattered and praised the Third Prince. It's what caught Xin'er's attention this time. Who is the Third Prince? How does the figure of the man who is flattered by the people of this Kingdom look?

Everyone gathered in the courtyard of the Imperial Palace. In the courtyard, besides being spacious and could accommodate hundreds or even thousands of people, it was also the main courtyard for a banquet like this.

The cheers and boisterous cheers were instantly silent, as a man who was old yet still looked gallant stood on top.

"Long the lifespan of His Majesty the Emperor and Empress!"

Everyone looked down respectfully and said the same word in unison, to greet the person. Namely, this King of the Xili Dynasty. Emperor Zhu Zihu.

The king raised his hand, then sat on his throne accompanied by a beautiful woman who was graceful even though she was no longer young. Empress Jian Xia. As well as two other women, namely Consort Wang Xiumeng and Consort Gu Lingho.

On the right and left are lined with high-ranking royal officials, ranging from Kasim, Prime Minister, ministers from all parts, as well as nobles.

After the King and Queen, as well as the two Concubines sat down, it was now the turn of all the Princes who came out and sat on their respective thrones. The greeting for all of them was thrown from everyone present with great respect.

Xin'er continued to observe their faces from a distance. Because at this time, he gathered with all the noble daughters who proposed to be concubines. To be honest, he was very bored with events like this. But, how else? His father was a royal official. He also had to honor the event.

Rumors began to be heard from the whispers of the beautiful princesses there. They smiled as they whispered to each other, with friends even the daughter of a noble they had just met. The only problem is one, which is talking about the good looks of the Princes that Xin'er doesn't know everything about. Only Zhaohan knew, and that was because the Prince came to him.

While Mingna gossiped while giggling with others. He was more familiar with the princesses, because they often came to the event and certainly knew each other.

Xin'er who was feeling careless started to look annoyed, because she did not understand what they were talking about. "If I had just come with Mengshu and Ghehu to the servants' quarters, maybe I wouldn't be bored like this?" grunts in the heart.

He was also looking for a way to get out of the collection of noble princesses. As the event was declared to begin, everyone cheered in joy at welcoming him. At that moment, he started to settle down and ran away from the crowd of those noble princesses.

His steps were erratic, until he stopped his leg somewhere. Right in front of him, a beautiful sight was clearly visible. He looked in admiration at the place. "Gosh," his eyes twinkled around the place.

But shortly afterwards, he was startled by the sound of someone's baritone from behind. "What are you doing here?"

Xin'er reflexively turned her head back, and found a man who had always bothered her a few days ago. "Alingen,"

Zhaoling stood in black clothes and carried a sword in his hand. Sweat was still dripping from his temple. Xin'er started to get suspicious of the man. Is he going to rob in the kingdom, when everyone is busy partying?

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