You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?-Chapter 172 - 9. Princes and Princesses_3

Lin Yue instructed Baili Fengzhi to stay at Qinghu Inn, then stirred the Wind Element and returned alone to the island in the lake.

The guests on the island had not changed; it seemed the noble guest who sent the invitation had yet to enter the mansion.

Following the wedding banquet etiquette, Lin Yue first went up to Xuan Guang Pavilion to pay respects to the parents of the Qi Family’s eldest daughter, namely Duke Heng and his legitimate wife.

However, upon reaching Xuan Guang Pavilion, he discovered that Duke Heng was no longer present, only Lord Qi’s legitimate wife and an elderly Daoist in a Daoist robe with youthful features and an imposing white-haired middle-aged man.

"A noble guest has arrived, so my husband went to the front of the mansion to greet them."

Lady Qi explained briefly, smiling at Lin Yue, "Don’t worry about it. I will introduce them to you first, you can first toast us."

Lin Yue knew that Lord Qi had already informed this formidable lady that he was a Prince; otherwise, how could a mother-in-law famous for her cold demeanor be so courteous?

He coughed softly, not asking further questions. The lady’s attendant stepped forward immediately, assisting to pour wine.

When Lin Yue picked up his wine cup, the lady introduced the youthful yet aged Daoist in the Daoist robe, saying, "This is Tian Yi Daoist Sect’s Sect Leader, Tian Yuanzi."

Tian Yi Daoist Sect, one of the Daoist Sacred Lands.

Also the only neutral Daoist Sacred Land.

"I’ve met the Venerable One." Lin Yue immediately lifted his wine cup in a toast.

Tian Yuanzi chuckled and said, "This old Daoist hasn’t drunk wine in many years, I’ll substitute tea for water."

Lin Yue nodded slightly, indicating it wasn’t a problem.

Once they finished drinking, Tian Yuanzi naturally asked, "I wonder where Young Master Mu Yue comes from? Perhaps Liangzhou?"

Lin Yue knew the other was speculating, so he didn’t hide it, openly saying, "Indeed."

Tian Yuanzi laughed knowingly.

The imposing white-haired middle-aged man also showed a hint of surprise.

It was evident both were more certain about their guesses.

The lady continued to introduce the white-haired middle-aged man, "This is the Great Elder of the Inner Hall of the Ancestor Hall, Yuan Wuji."

Inner Hall of the Ancestor Hall?

Lin Yue’s eyes slightly lit up.

"I previously heard from Wu Nu that your Martial Arts Talent is high, but he wouldn’t introduce who you were."

Yuan Wuji smiled at Lin Yue, "Now I understand why he was so mysterious; I heard you’re planning to enter the Ancestor Hall? Good, if you seek the ultimate achievement in Martial Arts, how can you not come to the Ancestor Hall?"

After toasting these two, Lin Yue, under the lady’s guidance, began to toast the other people in the pavilion.

Yet Duke Heng hadn’t returned.

After toasting the notable figures in the pavilion, Lin Yue began to toast the noble children in the pavilions.

Firstly, it was the pavilion closest to the pavilion area, with several finely dressed young gentlemen within.

The lady had an astonishing memory, at a glance she informed Lin Yue, "These are the four sons of the Marquis of Mingyuan’s mansion."

Then, Lin Yue heard the transmission of divine thought from the lady:

"The Marquis of Mingyuan’s mansion is very close to Prince Zhen, not long ago the Marquis came to propose marriage for his fifth son, wishing to marry Wanqiu, but my husband refused, you need not mind them."

Lin Yue raised an eyebrow, saying, "Then no need to toast."

Among the many gazes earlier, the ones that despised him the most came from a young man in a purple robe in the pavilion.

But he hadn’t heard of the Qi Family’s eldest daughter having any particularly ardent suitors, it puzzled him why the other hated him so much.

A chance to test it out.

The lady was surprised, but didn’t mind.

The Marquis of Mingyuan was destined not to be an ally.

Besides, the Marquis himself hadn’t even attended the wedding banquet, only sending his sons over, his attitude was clear.

Under the purple-roofed pavilion, the four sons of the Marquis of Mingyuan’s mansion had subtle changes in their expressions.

Since Lin Yue directly expressed it, they naturally couldn’t pretend not to hear it.

Such disrespect?

"Big brother, second brother, third brother, sit down."

The young man in the purple robe and jade belt remained serene, with a calm yet barbed tone, he said, "Don’t mind it, originally I specially came to Duke Heng’s mansion to propose, nearly succeeded, Young Master Mu Yue naturally has cause for displeasure, it’s no wonder he opposes our Marquis of Mingyuan’s mansion, after all, Young Master Mu Yue is not a mere live-in son-in-law, he does have standing."

His words seemed level, considering the groom’s perspective, but his sarcasm was blatantly clear.

Lin Yue didn’t care either.

Didn’t it mean to say living in the Qi Family mansion, even for the marriage he had to remain at the Qi Family’s, a position akin to a live-in son-in-law, opposing the Marquis of Mingyuan’s mansion over this, without knowing his own weight?

Quite articulate, not like a frivolous gentleman.

Yet the reason for the strong disdain might indeed have other motives.

Lin Yue gathered his thoughts, continuing to let the lady lead in the toasting.

Although many guests, due to the earlier remarks of the Marquis of Mingyuan’s sons, now had a flicker of derision in their eyes when looking at him, he paid it no mind.

Even noble children hadn’t suspected his identity, implying either their families weren’t strong enough, lacking awareness of a Prince entering the capital, or they weren’t esteemed, not briefed by their families beforehand.

What could such people be worth associating with?

Exactly an opportunity to filter once more.

So, nothing worth concerning over.

"His Highness Prince Cheng arrives—"

At this moment, a herald’s voice suddenly resonated, echoing across the island in the lake.

Prince Cheng?

Lin Yue’s gaze turned cold; why would the Twelfth Prince come?

Following immediately—

"His Highness Prince Zhen arrives—"

"Princess Yongning arrives—"

"His Highness Prince Xuan arrives—"

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At this moment, the entire scene fell silent.

Everyone was dumbstruck, disbelief written across their faces.

Wasn’t it just a wedding banquet for Duke Heng’s daughter? Even a Commandery Prince wouldn’t come, how had four highly esteemed Princes and Princesses arrived all of a sudden?

Lin Yue merely frowned slightly.

Prince Zhen, Fourteenth Prince, a reincarnated figure of a prominent Shenxiao Sect figure.

Princess Yongning, also known as the Second Princess, even the Tantian Sect claimed the Second Princess was undoubtedly the reincarnation of the Ancestor of Illusion Demon.

As for Prince Xuan…

He was the Fifth Prince, suspected to be the reincarnation of the First Generation Blood Demon Ancestor!

The creator of the Blood Jade refining all spirits!