Establishing diplomatic relations most commonly uses marriage alliances.
Chu Qianli did not forget that Princess Feiyan of the Southern Underworld Kingdom, Chu Feiyan, had come last time precisely to participate in Prince Xuan's concubine selection ceremony.
Her coming again this time… If she said she wasn't coveting Prince Xuan, she wouldn't believe it herself.
"A'li." Someone called from behind.
Chu Qianli turned her head, her face immediately breaking into a smile, "Come over, have some tea, and by the way, I'll introduce you to a big shot."
Fulong walked up to the two and cupped his hands towards Feng Dingchu, "I am Fulong, A'li's friend."
Feng Dingchu waved his hand, "Please, sit."
Fulong’s introduction only stated that he was A'li's friend, making no mention of his status or position.
Feng Dingchu appreciated this.
Here, being able to sit down and have tea was solely because he was Little A'li's friend, unrelated to status or position.
"This is my Ninth Uncle," Chu Qianli whispered.
"Ninth Uncle?" Fulong frowned.
She was the Empress of the Dragon Ascending Kingdom, and there had never been a Ninth Imperial Uncle in the Dragon Ascending royal family before.
"Heh, I recognized him as my Ninth Uncle myself. Anyway, he's an uncle, and his name can't be mentioned for now."
"Greetings, Ninth Uncle." Since his name was inconvenient to mention, Fulong did not press further.
A'li's Ninth Uncle should be treated with the respect due to an elder.
Although Fulong had not yet clearly seen the other party's features, he already had someone in mind.
Ninth Uncle was also quite good.
After all, his identity was a taboo in the imperial city.
"It seems this friend already knows my identity." Feng Dingchu saw through Fulong's thoughts at a glance.
Fulong said helplessly, "I have offended you. Please, Ninth Uncle, forgive me."
"Why be so polite?" Chu Qianli hated it when people were so formal in front of her.
She lowered her voice, "You were poisoned in the palace and almost died. It was Fulong who helped you get out. Otherwise, how could you be alive today?"
"A'li!" Fulong glanced at her.
That matter was definitely a taboo for the Ninth Prince, something that could not be brought up.
Casually mentioning it would surely hurt his feelings.
However, Feng Dingchu's calmness still exceeded his expectations.
Feng Dingchu said lightly, "Her mouth is always capable of infuriating people to death. If I were to argue with her, would I still be alive?"
Hearing this, Fulong breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't know what method A'li had used to make someone who didn't want to live now healthy and living at ease.
But as long as the Ninth Prince no longer sought death, it was ultimately a good thing.
It seemed A'li had gained another pure friendship.
This fellow always made people devoted to her so easily!
"Prince Hao of the Southern Underworld Kingdom and Princess Feiyan have arrived," Fulong suddenly changed the subject, "They are here to propose marriage this time."
"Are they really coming for Prince Xuan?"
This question was undoubtedly true.
She thought she could remain as calm as still water, but upon hearing it directly, her heart couldn't help but clench.
Just a slight clench!
"Yes," Fulong nodded, observing the expression on her face.
"I see…" He leaned closer and lowered his voice, "Prince Xuan is not simple. A'li, you should… temporarily restrain your feelings."
"I no longer have any feelings for him."
However, Fulong's words suggested that Feng Yexuan's background was perhaps more complicated than she imagined.
Chu Qianli bit her lip and couldn't help but ask, "Fulong, what did you find out? About Prince Xuan?"