The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 309 Becoming the Princess Consort of Jin

At the toasting banquet, General Zhou Dewei stood aside, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, muttering to himself.

He already knew that Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan were husband and wife, but now Qiu Ziyue was brought by Li Cunxu, which made him feel very strange.

However, considering the bigger picture, he decided not to expose this strange situation for the time being.

Zhou Dewei picked up his wine glass and walked towards Qiu Ziyue, a gentle smile on his face:

"General Qiu, you are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, with first-rate wisdom and superb martial arts skills. I never expected you to be so talented as well. You are truly admirable."

Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and replied:

"Thank you for the compliment, General Zhou, but I am indeed feeling unwell today and cannot fully enjoy myself."

Just then, Li Cunxu walked over, took the wine glass from Qiu Ziyue's hand, and said softly:

"Thank you for your kindness, General Zhou. But Princess Jin is unwell, so I will drink this cup of wine on her behalf."

Zhou Dewei was slightly taken aback, then nodded to show his understanding.

Although Li Cunxu's actions were polite, the subtle meaning behind them was clear to everyone present.

Just then, a young, short-sighted military officer stood up and shouted:

"General Qiu is incredibly brave and possesses unparalleled martial arts skills. May I have the honor of sparring with General Qiu?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue frowned slightly, her heart filled with astonishment.

She felt that today's banquet was a relentless bombardment of her, filled with unexpected challenges from the very beginning.

Seeing this, Li Cunxu immediately stepped forward and said in a cold tone:

"Brother, Princess Jin is injured and unable to compete. If you wish to compete, why not have a match with me?"

As soon as Li Cunxu finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.

Everyone knows that Li Cunxu is exceptionally strong, and few dare to challenge him.

The young military officer paused for a moment, his face turning somewhat embarrassed, but he still forced himself to speak:

"In that case, I shall respectfully comply."

She knew that Li Cunxu was doing this to protect her, but she also understood that it would only make things more complicated.

Li Cunxu stepped forward and whispered to her:

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

His eyes revealed determination and confidence, which gave Qiu Ziyue some comfort.

As Li Cunxu began his contest with the military general, the atmosphere at the banquet became lively once again.

Zhou Dewei observed quietly from the side, lost in thought.

He knew that there were more stories hidden behind this banquet, stories that might affect the future.

Qiu Ziyue sat quietly in front of the main hall, her gaze sweeping over the lively yet chaotic scene before her.

She originally thought she was just attending an ordinary banquet, but she never expected to find herself in such a complicated situation.

The turmoil in the court, the ministers' discussions, Li Cunxu's decisions... all of this made her feel extremely exhausted.

With the help of her maids, she changed from her red dance dress into a formal gown in the back hall and took her seat again in a prominent position in the main hall.

At this moment, she was wearing a light purple dress, like a blooming violet.

Her delicate face was like a finely carved jade, and her fair skin glowed softly in the candlelight.

A pair of bright, large eyes held deep thoughts, occasionally flashing with a resolute light.

At times, a hint of sadness would slip through his fingers.

Her long eyelashes trembled gently, as if telling of the turmoil in her heart.

Her lips were slightly pursed, with a faint blush, as if she was trying to suppress the emotions in her heart.

A high, straight nose and a delicate chin outline a perfect profile, with every line exuding elegance and nobility.

Despite being exhausted, Qiu Ziyue maintained a composed demeanor.

Her eyes revealed a unique quality, possessing both feminine gentleness and a woman's fortitude.

As she gazed at Li Cunxu's agile figure, a complex mix of emotions welled up within her.

Li Cunxu then drew his longsword and sparred with the general.

He was dressed in flowing white robes, and his movements were graceful and elegant, like a bird dancing in the air.

The women present all stared in amazement, their breaths seemingly caught in their throats.

The long sword in Li Cunxu's hand moved like a nimble snake, sometimes as sharp as lightning, sometimes as gentle as flowing water.

Every move he made revealed profound internal strength and superb swordsmanship, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

Although the young general was also quite skilled, he paled in comparison to Li Cunxu and ultimately had to admit defeat.

However, amidst this seemingly lively scene, Qiu Ziyue's heart was far from calm.

Although her eyes were fixed on Li Cunxu's figure, her thoughts drifted involuntarily into the distance.

The image that came to mind was Qi Yuxuan.

She recalled the days when she fought alongside Qi Yuxuan, those moments filled with warmth and trust.

Now, she finds herself in this unfamiliar environment, facing a future with a complicated identity.

Despite Li Cunxu's great care for her, he still couldn't let go of his feelings for Qi Yuxuan.

Qiu Ziyue sighed inwardly, knowing that none of this was accidental.

From being brought to a banquet by Li Cunxu, to the turmoil in the court, and now to the competition, every moment is testing her patience.

After Li Cunxu finished his competition, the banquet gradually returned to calm.

Qiu Ziyue watched Li Cunxu walk over with a gentle smile on her face.

"Are you OK?"

"That young, devoted admirer Lu Yuanchangming is back," Li Cunxu asked Qiu Ziyue with deep affection in his eyes.

Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and shook her head:

"I am fine."

At the banquet, after the sword fight was over, Madam Cao raised her wine cup and announced loudly:

"I am very fond of the young lady Qiu Ziyue that my son brought today. She will become the Princess Consort of Jin. The wedding date will be set soon. Please enjoy yourselves!"

The hall was immediately filled with the aroma of wine, and congratulations were heard one after another.

Taking advantage of the festive atmosphere, the ministers and generals began to laugh and toast together.

However, amidst the jubilation, Qiu Ziyue's heart was far from at peace.

She felt quite bitter as she listened to Madam Cao's announcement.

She wanted to rebel, but she knew that Li Cunxu of today was no longer the Lu Yuanchangming of the past.

Today, Li Cunxu is decisive and ruthless.

She was afraid of losing Qi Yuxuan, Leng Feng, Qiu Langyu, and Zhao Wanqing.

Despite the constant congratulations around her, she knew that things were not so simple.

She thought of Qi Yuxuan and the days they had spent together.

But now, she has been drawn into this complex situation.

Just as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, some drunken ministers began to speak recklessly.

Several ministers who had previously favored Li Cunxu's uncle, Li Kening, whispered among themselves, emboldened by alcohol:

"This Miss Qiu, if I'm not mistaken, didn't she have a husband before? Wasn't her surname Qi? How come she's about to become the Princess of Jin?"

"What's wrong with the Prince of Jin? Why does he have to choose this woman who's already married, instead of the perfectly good young lady he has?"

"This fickle woman"

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Although these words were spoken softly, they still reached the ears of some people.

To be continued... To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter!