The elegant symphony played through the hologram simulator, creating the feeling of music playing in your ears no matter where you stood in the banquet hall. The simulator would adjust the volume based on each person’s situation, lowering it while you were talking with friends so that you could ignore it, but instantly drawing your attention whenever you wanted.

Du Xixi really liked this hologram simulator. It was said to have been created by a good brother of Ye Wenting. The brother loved listening to music out loud, which often frustrated his fellow researchers, including Ye Wenting.

Under the complaints from many researchers, this brother was deeply troubled and spent three days creating this hologram simulator. It could not only play music but also project holograms, allowing you to "meet" your favorite movie characters face to face.

Du Xixi remembered bringing home the same hologram simulator from the Imperial Palace, and Sun Mulin came to visit soon after. He chose a movie he had starred in during his youth and "met" himself from the film.

The effect was like time travel.

Although Sun Mulin hadn’t aged much, decades had passed. The subtle differences were still apparent, especially after Du Xixi posted a photo on the Star Network, leading many of Sun Mulin’s fans to lament the passage of time.

There weren’t many strict rules constraining the guests at the banquet. After posing for a few photos, everyone relaxed, including Chen Yin, who lazily leaned on a couch in the corner, chatting with Du Xixi and Ke Lian about Miao Miao.

"Speaking of which, if you and Miao Miao were to get married, you’d still have nearly forty years to wait!" Du Xixi remarked while holding a glass of fruit wine. After shaking it slightly, she took a sip, enjoying the sweet and sour taste she liked, although the wine from the Cultural Relics Bureau still lacked a bit of charm, leaving a slightly tart aftertaste.

However, the imperfections didn’t overshadow the highlights, and Du Xixi could accept it.

Chen Yin held a glass of wine too, but not from the Cultural Relics Bureau. He had gotten this wine from the Ke Family at some unknown time, always keeping it stored in his Space Button, only taking it out on such relaxed occasions as now.

The wine brewed by Du Xixi was naturally delightful. He sipped it slowly, feeling quite thrilled. But Du Xixi’s remark instantly made the fine wine feel bland and tasteless. He shot Du Xixi a resentful glance, visibly frustrated.

Ke Lian chuckled quietly. Even though they were in a corner, some people couldn’t help but pay attention. Thus, the three of them deliberately lowered their voices while speaking and laughing.

"Your Majesty has a long wait ahead," Ke Lian said sympathetically, patting Chen Yin’s shoulder, though the glee in his eyes was all too apparent. Chen Yin shrugged off his hand, snorting unhappily, "It’s only forty years. It’s not like I can’t wait. Besides, it’s not like I have to get married right away to prove my feelings for Miao Miao."

"Fool!" Du Xixi covered her mouth and laughed lightly. She brought up the matter with Chen Yin not to hear his declarations of loyalty but rather...

"Xixi!" Chen Yin instantly understood from Du Xixi’s meaningful glance. The previously relaxed Your Majesty suddenly sat up straight, looking at Du Xixi with some embarrassment and frustration. He even forgot to lower his voice for a moment.

This call of embarrassment and frustration attracted many people’s attention. Besides officers, there were also some high-ranking courtiers present. Seeing something happen over there, they subtly moved closer, trying to overhear some gossip.

Imperial Family gossip! Worth listening to!

But Chen Yin was merely caught off guard. After realizing it, he glanced at these courtiers, coldly snorting inwardly. On the surface, he smoothly changed the topic, not wanting his personal affairs with Miao Miao to be known by outsiders: "I’ve heard that the Military Department’s dining hall has recently improved its meals. I wonder how the taste is."

"I taught them myself, so of course, it tastes great," Du Xixi replied with a smile. After she said this, quite a few courtiers walked away disappointed, most of whom understood Chen Yin’s attitude. Those few courtiers who stayed didn’t seem to understand the "superior’s" intentions or were just overly straightforward. "By the way, Ke Lian hasn’t tried the improved dining hall yet. When you visit the Military Department tomorrow, be sure to taste it."

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