Chapter 1181: The Princess Consort Whose Memories Were Altered (56)

Infuriating. Absolutely infuriating!

If it were him, he would never bear to let her suffer such grievances, nor would he allow her to spend her days endlessly playing the zither and preparing snacks. He would cherish her in the palm of his hand. How could he possibly endure seeing her work so hard?

Shangguan Yi, that damned bastard!

Yan Huo's subordinates exchanged glances. Their master had actually cursed someone. Calling him a bastard no less. It was truly terrifying.

Deep into the night, after Tang Guo had gone to sleep, Yan Huo stood before her bed with a face full of grievance, looking especially wronged. "That kind of scum, and you treated him so well. Are you blind?"

System: He's acting again.

Tang Guo: "..."

"I've already sent people to search for Daoist Yang, the one who replaced your memories. Once they find him, I'll have him restore everything to the way it was. I'll definitely tell you the truth. You're someone who understands reason. Men like Shangguan Yi and Shangguan Jing—surely you won't place any hopes on them again, right?"

System: Relax, don't worry. Host is not interested in those two pieces of trash. Just be obedient and wait for Host to finish what she has to do. After that, you'll get to enjoy your sweet and happy days.

Without anyone noticing, the time for the grand banquet of exchange between nations had arrived.

Delegations from every country had already reached Southern Shu in the days before.

The banquet had been deliberately set on Shangguan Yi's birthday. On this day, guests from every nation entered the palace one after another. The larger kingdoms mostly sent envoys, though some rulers, curious about Southern Shu, had personally made the journey.

As for the medium-sized and smaller nations, nearly all of them had come with their monarchs in person. To demonstrate their sincerity, each ruler brought along the most precious treasures their country possessed.

They had also heard that Southern Shu was rich in resources, producing a great variety of grains, fruits, and vegetables. Their purpose in coming was to exchange for seeds.

In short, everyone had their own agenda. This grand gathering of nations could also be considered a grand exchange fair.

Some countries had even brought peerless beauties from their lands, intending to present them to Shangguan Yi. If the Emperor of Southern Shu was pleased, perhaps he would reward them with treasures of even greater value.

And if Shangguan Yi had no interest in those beauties, they could simply gift them to the court officials. In the end, they would surely obtain something satisfactory.

That day, Shangguan Jing had no intention of bringing Tang Jiao into the palace. He offered countless reasons, saying that Shangguan Yi had become obsessed recently and stubbornly believed she was Imperial Consort Jiao. For her own safety, she should stay away from the palace.

Tang Jiao readily agreed. Earlier, she had already received Tang Guo's message telling her simply to wait.

Originally, Tang Jiao had intended to attend. But since Tang Guo had spoken, she could only stay behind.

She also knew that if she went, Shangguan Yi would likely hand Tang Guo over right before her eyes.

Outside, the grand banquet had already begun. Even the System couldn't help asking, "Host, after everything you've done, will Shangguan Yi really agree to send you away?"

"You should trust the plot. Some people are simply cheap. What they enjoy most is deceiving themselves."

System sighed. "Fine. But isn't there even one person who realizes his mistakes and turns back?"

"There is. Wasn't there one in a previous world? If I remember correctly, it was a woman."

"Can't there be a man for once?" the System asked curiously.

"Men care too much about their pride. Until the very end, they won't understand their own hearts. Before then, how could they willingly slap themselves in the face?"

"Then let's wait and see."

At today's banquet of exchange, the imperial consorts and concubines were not qualified to attend.

Among the women of the harem, only the Empress had the right to appear.

But Shangguan Yi had never established an Empress.