Originally a banquet for the Xunyang envoys to clear away the dust, Su Liang ended up being the focus.
And it was all because of the Xunyang envoy, Man Ya.
Someone had already been sent by imperial edict to invite Ning Jing to the palace, and as the dishes and wine were served, the sound of music and the clinking of cups filled the air, all seeming harmonious and warm.
It was all just a facade.
Duanmu Cheng, after failing to propose marriage, had his face return to normal, but the occasional glance he gave Su Liang was somewhat gloomy.
Duanmu Chen was seriously tasting the exquisite dishes, always wearing a faint smile, as if unaffected by the failed proposal.
Ever since Su Liang said she and Ning Jing were engaged, Duanmu Che's expression turned cold and never warmed up again.
Lian Shun, sitting next to him, drank in silence.
The two of them were sitting very close, but there seemed to be a sudden rift between the once-affectionate cousins.
