Qi Xiuwei's lovely face held a cold arrogance it never had before.
She followed Mo Lingwei aboard the boat.
Mo Lingwei pressed his lips together, his expression neutral. His words seemed more like an explanation to the crowd.
"Princess Funing and Miss Qi were once very close. They had a falling out over a groundless conflict, which I find to be a great shame. Therefore, I took the opportunity of today's boat banquet to invite Miss Qi to come with me and resolve their enmity."
The crowd understood, but their gazes remained complicated.
Shen Ningning was the first to offer Qi Xiuwei an olive branch.
"Xiao Wei, it's so good you could come. I thought... you were still angry."
Qi Xiuwei looked up, her expression cold. "I didn't want to come. The Princess has ruined my life, and I wish we would never have to see each other again."
"But since the Crown Prince himself invited me, how could I refuse? Princess, let's not keep everyone standing on the deck. We can talk inside."
