Upon seeing this scene, smiles appeared on everyone's faces as they teasingly looked at Zhan Yunfeng.
"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Zhan Yunfeng's cheeks turned red, feeling embarrassed.
Baili Hongzhuang chuckled and shrugged her shoulders. "I just think you look particularly good today and wanted to take a few more glances."
"Hehe." Xia Zhiqing also laughed, "It's the first time I've seen you two so openly affectionate! Yunfeng, in my opinion, you shouldn't say that other guys are good in front of Cui Haoyan anymore, or he'll get jealous."
Upon hearing this, Zhan Yunfeng's face grew even redder as she looked at Xia Zhiqing in embarrassment. As for Cui Haoyan, he seemed completely unconcerned.
"Hahaha."
Everyone burst into laughter, genuinely blessing Zhan Yunfeng and Cui Haoyan. Zhan Yunfeng playfully punched Cui Haoyan, unsure of how to handle his current appearance.
Amidst the laughter, Nangong Aochen had already taken his seat, his handsome and dignified face showing a faint smile.
"The exchange competition of the three major academies is being held here. As the ruler of the Qingxiao Kingdom, I am also honored and hope that the participants who enter the finals will perform well!"
Nangong Aochen briefly spoke a few words before sitting down. His purpose for coming here today was solely to watch Nangong Aochen's performance.
The entire royal arena was quiet until Nangong Aochen sat down, then it eased up a bit. With Nangong Aochen present, there was always an added sense of restraint and seriousness.
After saying a few words to Nangong Aochen, Nangong Aochen walked over to the team from Lingyin Academy with Nangong Yuchen and Nangong Yue'er.
Today, they stood here representing Lingyin Academy's students, not as members of the royal family.
"I wonder if Nangong Aochen has found the murderer who assassinated Nangong Xiujie?" Xia Zhiqing suddenly thought of Nangong Xiujie and couldn't help but speak up.
Everyone pondered for a moment. Nangong Xiujie's death in the Qingxiao Kingdom was undoubtedly a sensitive matter, and there were no clues to be seen on Nangong Aochen's face.
"I doubt they will find out. If they haven't thought of foolproof plans, the person wouldn't dare to assassinate Nangong Xiujie." Bai Junyu slowly spoke, "I can't see any signs of grief on the Qingxiao Kingdom's emperor's face."
"Nangong Xiujie's assassination is a great shame for the Qingxiao Kingdom's royal family. The Qingxiao Kingdom's emperor naturally wouldn't show it."
Gong Shaoqing's eyes sparkled with wise contemplation. "However, given the indifference of the royal family, the death of a pawn like Nangong Xiujie probably doesn't matter much."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. It was well known how callous members of the royal family could be.
There were probably countless siblings who were assassinated for the sake of the throne. Growing up safely within the royal family was not an easy task.
It was likely that Nangong Aochen had plenty of royal princes and princesses. The death of Nangong Xiujie was just a pity and a brief moment of sadness. It wouldn't have a significant impact, which was also the sorrow of being a member of the royal family.
Jian Qingqiu stood up slowly, her gaze sweeping over the people around her before she spoke.
"Today is the finals of the exchange competition of the three major academies. There are four participants.
Lingyin Academy - Nangong Aochen.
North Sea Academy - Xiao Lanmei.
Canglan Academy - Baili Hongzhuang, Gong Shaoqing!"