Chapter 576: Chapter 575: Night Banquet at the Imperial Palace, Each with Their Own Thoughts_1
 

“This lord is worried that once he really doesn’t care and leads the army personally, millions of troops will pressure our borders. The border defense forces will be under immense pressure. Although the Lin Clan’s army is brave and skilled in battle, there is a huge difference in numbers. I don’t know if they can withstand the heavy armored army’s attack.”

“When did you get the news?”

Lin Qingluo’s eyes were cold, like ice and frost.

Noble Lord’s eyes dimmed slightly: “Today, at noon.”

“Stall him first; do not give him an answer.”

Lin Qingluo’s eyes were deep and unfathomable: “Delay him for ten days or half a month and see his reaction.”

Noble Lord’s thick and dense eyelashes trembled a little: “That’s also what Her Majesty means.”

“Send news to the Lin Clan’s army stationed at the border and let them prepare as much as possible in advance.”

Lin Qingluo’s expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn’t heard the words ‘Her Majesty’.

“Miss doesn’t need to worry about this; I’ve already sent a message via carrier pigeon to inform General Lin.”

Noble Lord’s face was a bit unnatural for a moment, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Having received favor for several years and being by the Emperor’s side, he had seen and experienced flattery and submission.

Indeed, he hadn’t seen anyone who didn’t take the Empress seriously.

“I will leave early tomorrow morning and try to come back within half a month.”

Lin Qingluo felt annoyed and didn’t want to stay: “Where is Xuan’er? I’ll take him with me now.”

Noble Lord’s eyebrows raised slightly: “The Little Prince is in the Mental Cultivation Hall. The Second and Third Imperial Princesses are also going to enter the palace tonight to celebrate the festival with Her Majesty. The night banquet is not yet over.”

“I’ll go to the Mental Cultivation Hall to wait for him. When the night banquet is over, I’ll take him with me.”

Lin Qingluo didn’t hesitate at all, his figure flashed, and he disappeared from the spot.

Xia Yan, your death is near!

Watching her leave, Noble Lord suddenly smiled. A mysterious and unpredictable smile appeared on the corner of his charming lips, breathtakingly beautiful.

**

The fire in the Mental Cultivation Hall more than a year ago destroyed half of it. It was then rebuilt on the original site, taking half a year.

The Mental Cultivation Hall now looked almost the same as before it was burned down, even the positions where the eight Qilin Guards were hidden were roughly the same.

Shengge music played inside the hall, the melody soothing; several dancers spun with soft waist movements, dancing gracefully with their long sleeves to the lively music.

The two princesses entered the palace to accompany the Empress during the festival, pretending to enjoy the music and dance, with different expressions and their own thoughts.

The Little Prince sat obediently beside the Empress, holding his bowl to eat, and glanced outside the hall from time to time, looking a little anxious.

Lin Qingluo used his invisibility technique to effortlessly enter the hall. He walked around inside, observing everyone’s expressions.

The Empress’s eyes were dark, only revealing a little affection when she served food to the Little Prince.

The Second Imperial Princess’s demeanor was very respectful, her eyes flickering.

Seemingly very respectful to the Empress, in reality, she secretly despised her, cursing her birth mother countless times.

In contrast, the Third Imperial Princess appeared submissive and cautious. However, when she slightly lowered her eyes, a dark, cold light flashed in them.

Under the power struggle of the royal family, even the mother and daughters and sisters were not spared.

In order to seize that position, they fought ruthlessly.

Lin Qingluo watched coldly, sneering disdainfully, and walked out.

Watching their infighting inside the hall was less comfortable than enjoying the cool breeze outside.

“Jifeng, Jiyu, you two are on duty at the Mental Cultivation Hall tonight, protecting Her Majesty’s safety, and do not let any mistakes happen again.”

“Yes.”

From the shadows outside the hall, a faint voice came with the wind, almost inaudible.

Lin Qingluo unconsciously expanded his divine sense and saw the two familiar figures.