Yang Mengchen blinked as well.
People around gasped again, many of them privately considering the need to foster good relations with Princess Chen in the future. Even if they couldn't gain material benefits, it would be good to share in Princess Chen's good fortune. Hadn't they seen how those close to Princess Chen always seemed contented and happy?
Prince Duan and Prince Jing were so angry they felt like spitting blood: What was the Emperor implying? Did he want to link Prince Chen with Shao Mingyi? They would never agree to that!
Aside from those who swore unyielding loyalty to Prince Duan and Prince Jing, as well as to Long Yisi, some courtiers who had previously sided with them were now considering whether it was too late to switch allegiance to Prince Chen.
"Ah Jiu, let's go home." Ignoring the public setting, Long Xuanmo strode forward with a smile, wrapping his arm around Yang Mengchen's waist as they departed.
