After learning that Jing Shaoyu and the other two were members of the envoy from Douluo Continent, Dai Yun'er left with an inexplicable expression.
Gu Yue and Na'er, having been stirred up by Dai Yun'er, no longer had the desire to continue their argument. They silently clung to Jing Shaoyu's arms as he led them around for a leisurely stroll.
After reuniting with Xu Xiaoyan and the others, they walked around together until nightfall before returning to the hotel.
This routine continued until the fourth day when Jing Shaoyu and his companions received notice that the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire would receive the Douluo envoy that day.
In the evening, dressed in formal attire, they boarded the royal welcome carriage to the Star Luo Imperial Palace.
The Star Luo Imperial Palace, located at the center of Star Luo City, was identical in structure to the Star Luo Palace on Douluo Continent. It was said to serve as a reminder to the royal family not to repeat past mistakes, though the truth of this was uncertain.
The Star Luo royal family, naturally, was the Baihu Dai family. According to royal records, the Spirit Ice Douluo Dai Yuhao was their direct ancestor, and their forebear Dai Luoli was Dai Yuhao's closest brother. The Dai family had always been a divinely blessed lineage.
If Jing Shaoyu had seen the royal family tree, he would have scoffed at it.
Amid the roar of ceremonial cannons and the blare of trumpets, a grand state ceremony was held in the main hall of the Star Luo Imperial Palace. A crimson carpet stretched from the hall to the palace gates, awaiting the Douluo envoy.
Leading the Douluo envoy was Tang Bingyao, the Vice Speaker of the Federation, followed by Cai Yue'er and other high-ranking officials. As for Leng Yaozhu, she was not part of the exchange delegation and disdained attending such banquets.
In fact, after coming ashore, Jing Shaoyu and Gu Yue had not seen her, nor had she appeared at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda headquarters in Star Luo City. It was unclear where she had gone off to.
Being a Limit Douluo certainly had its perks.
Jing Shaoyu and his six companions stood in a relatively back position, listening to the majestic music and watching with expressionless faces as the Star Luo Emperor Dai Tianling and Vice Speaker Tang Bingyao exchanged state documents. Beside them stood important figures from both sides.
The ceremony proceeded smoothly without any mishaps.
As night fell, the banquet began. Dai Tianling, accompanied by the Empress, conversed happily with Tang Bingyao, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. The nobles of the Star Luo Empire and the members of the Douluo envoy engaged in friendly conversation.
At that moment, melodious music began to play, signaling the highlight of the evening—the dance.
Jing Shaoyu and his six companions were surrounded by a group of young nobles from the Star Luo Empire, both male and female, who were very enthusiastic. Faced with their enthusiasm, Jing Shaoyu and the others felt helpless but had to pretend to be happy, which was truly exhausting.
"Princess!"
The crowd suddenly parted, and Dai Yun'er, dressed in a formal gown, walked over. She immediately spotted Jing Shaoyu and quickly approached him, saying, "We meet again, Jing Shaoyu."
"Hello, Princess," Jing Shaoyu replied politely.
"Princess, hello, my name is Wu Siduo," Wu Siduo interjected before Dai Yun'er could speak, squeezing herself between the princess and Jing Shaoyu, her pretty face smiling as she addressed the princess.
Dai Yun'er instinctively furrowed her brows, sensing an uncomfortable aura emanating from Wu Siduo that irked her greatly. She said, "Hello, but I'm currently speaking with Jing Shaoyu. Please wait a moment."
"Your Highness, hello, my name is Xu Xiaoyan," Wu Siduo replied. Not intending to embarrass the Star Luo royal family at the banquet, she stepped back to stand beside Gu Yue and the others. However, as she retreated, Xu Xiaoyan took her place, smiling cheerfully at Dai Yun'er.
Dai Yun'er was momentarily taken aback and asked, "Your surname is Xu? Is your Martial Soul the Star Crown?"
It was clear that the Star Luo royal family paid close attention to learning from past experiences.
"No, it's not," Xu Xiaoyan replied with a smile.
"Oh," Dai Yun'er responded, finding the conversation uninteresting. She waved her hand dismissively and said, "Please wait as well."
Xu Xiaoyan also retreated to stand with the others. This time, Dai Yun'er, having learned her lesson, quickly walked up to Jing Shaoyu before Ye Xinglan could make a move.
"Come, I'll take you to dance," she said, grabbing Jing Shaoyu's sleeve and pulling him toward the dance floor.
However, Jing Shaoyu remained rooted in place, a polite smile on his face as he said, "Your Highness, perhaps you should find someone else. I already have a dance partner."
"I know," Dai Yun'er replied, not letting go. Her eyes quickly scanned the six women behind Jing Shaoyu—Gu Yue and the others—and she said nonchalantly, "Isn't it just them? What does it matter? If you can juggle six, what's one more?"
"Huh?" Jing Shaoyu's expression changed, and he looked at her in shock. Wait, is the Star Luo royal family this open-minded?
"Hmph!" Dai Yun'er let out a soft, triumphant snort upon seeing Jing Shaoyu's reaction. With a bright smile, she said, "Don't worry, it's just one dance. I'm sure they won't mind. Besides, if a princess of Star Luo invites a member of the Douluo delegation to dance and is rejected, it could affect the relationship between our two nations."
"Very well, Your Highness," Jing Shaoyu sighed in resignation and agreed.
The two of them walked onto the dance floor. By then, Emperor Dai Tianling and the female members of the Douluo delegation had finished their dance, and the second piece of music began, officially starting the evening's ball.
Jing Shaoyu and Dai Yun'er began to dance to the music.
"You're quite skilled," Dai Yun'er said with a smile. "It seems all those dance partners of yours aren't just for show."
"Your Highness's steps are also very graceful. It seems you've put in a lot of effort," Jing Shaoyu replied with a polite smile.
"Of course, dancing is a required skill for members of the royal family," Dai Yun'er said, ignoring the subtle jab in his words. She then asked, "Compared to your classmates, who do you think is more beautiful?"
"Each has their own charm," Jing Shaoyu answered. "But in my heart, Your Highness cannot compare to them."
Hearing this, Dai Yun'er looked at him thoughtfully but didn't continue the conversation.
Seeing that she had stopped speaking, Jing Shaoyu naturally didn't initiate further conversation. Truthfully, he wasn't interested in the princess.
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As the music ended, the two stopped dancing, and Jing Shaoyu immediately let go of Dai Yun'er. His eagerness to distance himself infuriated her, and a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes.
"What do you think would happen if I screamed right now and accused you of molesting me?" Dai Yun'er leaned close to Jing Shaoyu's ear and whispered.
Hearing this, Jing Shaoyu was momentarily stunned.
Seeing his reaction, Dai Yun'er's eyes filled with amusement. She then spoke loudly, "I've always admired the culture of the Douluo Continent and the strength of Shrek Academy. Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation. Would you be willing to be my boyfriend?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room fell silent. A hint of cunning flashed in Dai Yun'er's eyes as she prepared to continue speaking, but Jing Shaoyu beat her to it.
"Your Highness, even if you say that, I won't become your boyfriend. I really have no interest in the throne," Jing Shaoyu said in an even louder voice.
Now it was Dai Yun'er's turn to be dumbfounded. The words she had intended to say were stuck in her throat, unable to come out. Meanwhile, the gazes of everyone present uncontrollably fell upon the two of them.
Everyone looked at Jing Shaoyu and Dai Yun'er with strange expressions. What had they just heard? Good heavens, the princess actually tried to use the throne to make an outsider her consort, and he refused? Could it be that His Majesty really intends to pass the throne to the princess? Is the Star Luo Empire really about to welcome an empress?
"No, I... you..." Dai Yun'er panicked. She looked at Jing Shaoyu, whose eyes were filled with amusement, and then at the emperor, Dai Tianling, whose face was ashen in the distance. She was at a loss for what to do, and then, with a loud "wah," she burst into tears and ran out of the banquet hall.
Jing Shaoyu hadn't expected Dai Yun'er to be so easily flustered. Feeling bored, he then walked toward Gu Yue and the other five girls under the gaze of everyone present.
His every move drew the attention of everyone in the room. When others saw him approaching a group of stunningly beautiful girls, their expressions became even more colorful, while the nobles of the Star Luo Empire were filled with anger.
"You dare treat Princess Yun'er like this? You're looking for death!" A large group of noble young men surrounded Jing Shaoyu and the six girls, one of them shouted.
"Teach him a lesson!"
"Yes! Teach him a lesson!"
Jing Shaoyu remained smiling and
said, "Is this the hospitality of the Star Luo Empire?"
"What are you all doing?" At that moment, a commanding voice rang out. Emperor Dai Tianling walked through the crowd.
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