All eyes were fixed on Xuan Yuanhuan, and the women were eagerly looking at him, hoping that their performance would catch his attention.
Even Baili Yuyan couldn't help but feel expectant. She still remembered the sweet words Xuan Yuanhuan had said to her before, hoping that he would recall them.
"I want... her!"
Xuan Yuanhuan extended his finger, pointing at a woman in front of him.
Baili Hongzhuang was lazily chatting with Emperor Beichen, one of the few people she was familiar with at this banquet.
Since they didn't fit in here, they stayed in this corner, enjoying their food in peace.
However, suddenly, everyone noticed that all eyes were on her. When she raised her gaze, she realized that the person Xuan Yuanhuan was pointing at was herself!
"Baili Hongzhuang..." Xuan Yuanhuan said slowly.
Since Baili Hongzhuang appeared, his gaze couldn't be shifted away.
He didn't understand why Baili Hongzhuang had undergone such a tremendous change, but he couldn't forget about her.
Just now, when he saw Baili Hongzhuang talking and laughing with Emperor Beichen, he felt uncomfortable.
Regardless, he wanted Baili Hongzhuang to be his woman!
When everyone saw that Xuan Yuanhuan chose Baili Hongzhuang, their expressions became comical.
Baili Hongzhuang had just been deposed as the Crown Princess not long ago, and it took Xuan Yuanhuan several years to successfully cancel the engagement.
Now Xuan Yuanhuan wanted Baili Hongzhuang again. Wasn't this a joke?
Baili Yuyan looked at Xuan Yuanhuan in astonishment. She couldn't believe that he would choose Baili Hongzhuang!
Xuan Yuanhuan and Jiang Yinyin's expressions turned unpleasant upon hearing this response.
Among all the women present, Xuan Yuanhuan could choose anyone except for Baili Hongzhuang!
"Not allowed!" Xuan Yuanhuan's voice carried an irresistible tone.
He couldn't reinstate Baili Hongzhuang as the Crown Princess after canceling the engagement himself.
No matter how exceptional Baili Hongzhuang was now, Xuan Yuanhuan and Baili Hongzhuang could never be together again!
Xuan Yuanhuan's expression changed, and just as he was about to say something, he was stopped by Jiang Yinyin.
"Huan'er, don't act recklessly!" Jiang Yinyin lowered her voice.
"Mother, I only want Baili Hongzhuang!" Xuan Yuanhuan emphasized.
Jiang Yinyin furrowed her eyebrows. "With so many people here, if you dare to defy your father, don't you want the position of the Crown Prince anymore?"
Xuan Yuanhuan's insistence on canceling the engagement had already displeased Xuan Yuanhuan, and now he wanted to arrange another marriage. Regardless, it was impossible.
Upon hearing Jiang Yinyin's words, Xuan Yuanhuan couldn't help but pause. When he looked at Xuan Yuanhuan's stern eyes, he closed his mouth and remained silent.
Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she didn't have to step forward. This problem was already resolved. Xuan Yuanhuan must have lost his mind!
Afterward, Xuan Yuanhuan, like a frost-stricken eggplant, let Jiang Yinyin make the decision and choose the Crown Princess for him. If he couldn't have Baili Hongzhuang today, he didn't care about any other woman.
Seeing Xuan Yuanhuan obediently complying, Jiang Yinyin felt relieved. It was just a woman, after all. She absolutely couldn't let the Emperor hold any grudges against Huan'er because of this!
Finally, Xuan Yuanhuan issued an edict to bestow the title of Crown Princess upon Li Yuyue, the daughter of Prime Minister Li Chengqian!