Forced her into demonic possession: There will be no more gods in the world!

Chapter 68 The Strange Man in White

"As for which family I belong to, I think you don't need to know. I'm sorry!" Yun Juan bowed and left the banquet hall.

"Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!" came the high-pitched voice of the chief eunuch from behind, carrying a hint of arrogance.

The woman appeared to be in her early thirties, dressed in a golden Suzhou-embroidered fishtail dress with a hollowed-out design. Embroidered on the dress was a lifelike phoenix with outstretched wings, as if it were about to fly away at any moment.

The dress was impeccably tailored, perfectly showcasing her graceful figure, and the noble gold color further enhanced her extraordinary elegance. Truly befitting royalty, even their clothing is so exquisite and luxurious.

"Long live the Empress!" Everyone began to bow, and Yun Juan, sitting in the back, also nodded slightly.

She's a modern person, and she has absolutely no interest in the idea of ​​absolute imperial power.

So, while everyone else was kneeling and bowing, she did something surprising—she squatted down!

That's right, she didn't kneel and kowtow like others, but chose a unique way to express her respect.

She felt that this way would not seem too abrupt, and she could maintain her dignity.

She, Yun Quan, only kneels to heaven, earth, and her parents; to ask her to kneel before the royal family is absolutely unacceptable!

Because her skirt was large enough, it didn't attract their attention!

"Rise!" The Empress's gaze swept over the crowd, and with a quick glance, she understood the general situation.

The Empress smiled and raised her hand, gesturing for everyone to sit down.

The banquet officially began, with dancers singing and dancing gracefully, and musicians playing beautiful music.

Yun Juan sat quietly in the corner, observing everything around her.

She noticed that the Queen's gaze kept sweeping over her, and she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

At this moment, the Empress suddenly spoke up: "Today's banquet is for two reasons, firstly to celebrate the blooming of the flowers in the royal garden, and secondly to take this opportunity to select a Crown Princess for the Crown Prince."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young ladies present all showed expectant expressions.

Upon hearing this, Yun Quan was startled.

She had only come to attend the banquet and enjoy the ancient culture and art, and never expected such a thing to happen.

She looked around and saw that the other young ladies were all eager to try, clearly filled with longing to become the Crown Princess.

However, Yun Juan had no interest in this at all.

She did not want to get involved in court intrigues and power struggles, much less become a victim of power.

She decided to find an opportunity to leave this place and get away from all this strife.

Moreover, she was already the betrothed Regent's wife. After making up her mind about the selection of the Crown Princess, Yun Juan found an excuse to leave the banquet hall and quietly slipped out.

She strolled along the corridor, enjoying the rare tranquility.

Suddenly, she heard a melodious flute tune and was involuntarily drawn to it.

Upon closer inspection, one could see a man dressed in white playing the flute.

His posture was upright and his demeanor elegant, like a celestial being descended to earth.

Yun Juan stood quietly to the side, listening intently, captivated by the beautiful flute music.

When the song ended, the man turned his head and saw Yun Juan, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He smiled slightly and introduced himself, "My name is Bai Yichen. May I ask how you are addressed, young lady?"

Yun Quan snapped out of her daze and politely replied, "My name is Yun Quan."

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if a tacit understanding flowed between them.

Bai Yichen smiled and invited Yun Juan to take a walk together, but Yun Juan smiled and declined.

Yun Juan originally wanted to go back, but the other person kept following behind her.

The two walked side by side in the corridor and chatted for a bit!

Yun Quan discovered that Bai Yichen was not only exceptionally talented in music, but also knowledgeable and witty.

Before she knew it, she had developed a strong interest in Bai Yichen.

Just as they were chatting enthusiastically, a commotion suddenly broke out in the banquet hall.

Yun Quan and Bai Yichen exchanged a glance and decided to go back and see what had happened.

It turned out that the emperor and empress had appeared.

The emperor announced that the selection of the crown princess would be conducted through a competition, and the winner would become the crown princess.

Yun Quan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

She never wanted to participate in this competition in the first place, and now she can leave with peace of mind.

However, Bai Yichen said softly to her, "Yun Quan, I hope you can participate in the competition."

Yun Juan looked at him in surprise, not understanding why he would say that.

Yun Juan asked in confusion, "Why? I'm already the future Regent's Consort, why do I still need to participate in this competition?"

Bai Yichen looked at her with unwavering eyes and said, "Because I want everyone to know you and acknowledge your status as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Juan was startled, and a blush rose to her face.

She had no connection with Bai Yichen, so why did she insist on others acknowledging her status as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family?

This problem troubled her, leaving her confused and perplexed.

Perhaps there are deeper reasons and motivations behind this, but they have not yet been revealed.

This may be related to her past, family background, or other unknown factors.

In any case, this mystery needs to be further unraveled in order to truly understand her inner thoughts and motivations.

I never imagined that Bai Yichen would have such a thought.

At this moment, Bai Yichen loosened his clenched fist and continued, "I know this is sudden, but I recognized you the moment I met you! I participated in the competition simply to do something for my friend!"

As Yun Quan sensed the fluctuations in Bai Yichen's tone, her doubts grew stronger.

She nodded and agreed to Bai Yichen's request.

She wanted to see what Bai Yichen was up to.

For the rest of the time, Yun Juan sat quietly on the chair next to her, like a blooming flower, exuding a faint fragrance.

She turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on the group of girls beside her, a faint smile playing on her lips, as if she were enjoying a wonderful performance.

The girls, dressed in gorgeous clothes, were like flowers blooming in spring, vying for attention.

They danced lightly or chatted gracefully, every movement full of feminine grace and agility.

Their eyes radiated confidence and pride, as if they were showing the world their beauty and talent.

Yun Juan quietly observed all of this, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, "What a lovely group of girls!"

She took a small sip of tea and continued to enjoy the visual feast.

In this noisy world, being able to observe so many beautiful things up close is truly a rare experience.

At this moment, Yun Quan is the lucky one, able to savor the beauty of life amidst this sea of ​​flowers.