The beautiful woman sang and danced, her figure graceful, her pink dance skirt making her appear like a peach blossom, shyly about to bloom.
Mo Zisang lowered his gaze and drank his tea, his eyes slightly沉, as if uninterested in the beauty.
Sensing Mo Zisang's unusual state, Baili Ye's heart inexplicably fluttered, his eyes carrying a hint of inquiry, "Elder Mo, are these two beauties to your liking today? Do you find anything amiss?"
To please Mo Zisang, he had spent considerable effort and energy to procure these beauties, catering to his preferences.
Mo Zisang put down his teacup, dismissed the people in the room, and looked at him with a helpless expression, "First Prince, have you offended someone?"
The simple words caused Baili Ye's expression to seem forced, "Elder Mo, what do you mean by that?"
Mo Zisang directly stated his thoughts, "Someone threatened me, forbidding me from letting you enter the Immortal Sect."
"What?"
His words made Baili Ye anxious.
He abruptly stood up, his expression changing, his eyes urgent, "Who is it that doesn't want me to enter the Immortal Sect?"
At this moment, his mind raced, constantly thinking that he had been honest and well-behaved these past few days and had not offended anyone.
To enter the Immortal Sect, he had spent a fortune to curry favor with Mo Zisang. If he couldn't achieve his goal, wouldn't all his efforts and money be in vain?
Baili Ye's greatest hope now was to enter the Immortal Sect. Only by entering the Immortal Sect could he ask the Emperor for spirit stones, and more people would flock to flatter him, so he wouldn't lack money.
Mo Zisang shook his head generously, his words tinged with regret and sighing, "First Prince, I don't know who this person is. In short, they threatened me with my weakness, and I dared not disobey. This spot in the Immortal Sect is likely..."
"Elder Mo, my greatest hope now is to enter the Immortal Sect. Please, think of a way!"
Baili Ye's face was anxious, and he quickly spoke, his eyes eagerly looking at Mo Zisang, "As long as I can enter the Immortal Sect, I will do anything."
Mo Zisang did not rush to speak. With a wave of his hand, numerous treasures appeared before him.
These treasures were all gifts from Baili Ye in the past.
At that time, the First Prince's mansion had not yet been robbed, so his generosity was more ample.
"First Prince, I am returning these items to you. As for the spot in the Immortal Sect, I am afraid I cannot help."
Mo Zisang did not give Baili Ye a chance to say more, dropped his words, and turned to leave.
He did not want to offend the First Prince, but in comparison, treating his hidden ailment was more important.
Watching Mo Zisang's retreating figure, a surge of anger filled Baili Ye's chest. His face turned ashen, and he quickly summoned a guard, "Go investigate! Who is secretly causing trouble!"
The guard trembled, not daring to offend Baili Ye, and replied respectfully from the side, "Your subordinate will go now!"
As soon as the guard left, a maid hurried over, "First Prince, someone from the palace has arrived. Eunuch Jiang, who has come, is carrying an imperial decree."
Upon hearing this, Baili Ye's eyebrows shot up, "Did Eunuch Jiang say anything?"
For a moment, countless thoughts swirled in his mind. This imperial decree had come so suddenly, and he couldn't help but speculate about its contents.
In response to the inquiry, the maid said respectfully, "Eunuch Jiang said nothing, only that you should hurry over to receive the decree."
Even though Baili Ye had his doubts, he quickly strode away.
Soon, he saw Eunuch Jiang.
Eunuch Jiang held an imperial decree, followed by a few guards.
Upon seeing Baili Ye, Eunuch Jiang smiled warmly and said enthusiastically, "Congratulations, First Prince."
"Congratulations? What joy comes from?"
Baili Ye was a little bewildered but still knelt to receive the decree.
Eunuch Jiang smiled and read out the contents of the imperial decree, "By the mandate of heaven, the Emperor of Li decrees that Miss Feng, the third daughter of the Feng family, is virtuous and benevolent, and she and the First Prince Baili Ye are deeply in love. I hereby grant them permission to marry on the fifteenth of next month!"
The moment he heard the contents of the imperial decree, Baili Ye's body stiffened as if petrified, and he froze.
This was not joy at all! It was clearly a shock!
His eyes widened in surprise as he looked up, his gaze filled with doubt, "Father Emperor has actually decreed my marriage?"
He and Feng Tongtong were already betrothed. As for the wedding date, the two families could discuss it themselves.
But this time, the Emperor of Li had intervened.
More importantly, he did not want to marry Feng Tongtong. With the imperial decree issued, he had no choice but to marry.
Eunuch Jiang's smile remained unchanged, and he congratulated him cheerfully, "Congratulations, First Prince. You and Miss Feng, the third daughter of the Feng family, are deeply in love. Your marriage now is a cause for great joy."
"Why would His Majesty suddenly decree this marriage?"
Baili Ye tightly clutched the imperial decree, his face stiff. If it weren't for the imperial decree in his hand, he would have torn it to shreds.
Eunuch Jiang sighed, "This imperial decree was requested by Miss Feng Ninghe, the eldest daughter of the Feng family, for you. She is truly magnanimous. First Prince, you should prepare for the imperial marriage as soon as possible. This servant still needs to deliver the decree to the Feng family, so I shall take my leave."
Upon learning that this imperial decree was requested by Feng Ninghe, Baili Ye's face contorted, turning pale and then red. The veins on the back of his distinctively bony hands bulged.
He gritted his teeth, staring at the imperial decree, a surge of anger rising within him.
Initially, he had intended to go to the palace to inquire with the Emperor. Now that he knew this imperial decree was requested by Feng Ninghe, he couldn't even go to the palace to see the Emperor. Otherwise, the Emperor of Li would think he was ungrateful.
"Today is truly a good day."
A cold, angry male voice escaped Baili Ye's lips.
First, he lost his chance to enter the Immortal Sect, and then he was informed of his wedding date. It was a double blow!
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Eunuch Jiang arrived at the Feng family with an imperial decree. When he read out the contents, smiles bloomed on everyone's faces.
"This subject receives the decree!"
Feng Tongtong received the decree with great excitement. Her exquisitely made-up face was full of smiles. She felt that the imperial decree in her hand was worth more than a thousand pieces of gold.
Feng Guangyao immediately breathed a sigh of relief and personally saw Eunuch Jiang out.
Madam Zhang, with a beaming smile, took Feng Tongtong's hand, "His Majesty has decreed it, and you will be an imperial consort from now on."
For the Feng family, the most important thing was that Feng Tongtong's marriage finally had a resolution.
Feng Tongtong's cultivation had been crippled. If she missed out on the First Prince, she would never find such a good marriage.
This time, regardless of whether Baili Ye was satisfied with this marriage, he had to marry Feng Tongtong.
"Mother, finally some good news."
Feng Tongtong clutched the imperial decree, her eyes full of anticipation. She could already imagine what it would be like to be an imperial consort.
Even if her cultivation was crippled, as long as the First Prince supported her, no one would dare to look down on her.
However, in a moment, the joy in her eyes vanished completely, replaced by anger. Even her voice carried a hint of hatred, "My crippled cultivation can be hidden for a while, but not forever. And the culprit is still alive and well!"
She could even imagine Feng Ninghe's smug expression in private.