Chapter 2365: Mission 45<div>


    Trantor:Henyee TrantionsEditor:Henyee Trantions


    “Alright, there’s nothing more for you to attend to at present. You may depart. It seems that one by one, you struggle with handling tasks. You exhibit ipetence at every turn. What purpose does your presence here serve?” The King of Baizhou Land expressed his dissatisfaction, rose from his seat, and hastily left.


    The Grand Council ministers lingered in an ufortable silence.<div>


    Naturally, the King was displeased with Wu Jinghui’s suggestion.


    They were reluctant to break free from the thousand-year-old traditions because of the risks involved.


    Yet, the King’s remarks held a kernel of truth.


    But…


    The Grand Council ministers sighed and eventually dispersed.


    They were bound for Jinwei Land to investigate.


    Concerns about the impending oue weighed heavily on their minds.


    The ministers traveled in groups of two or three, while Wu Jinghui proceeded alone.


    He harbored no resentment.


    At this juncture, the die was cast.


    In the Baizhou Land court, Gu Chaoyan and herpanions reveled in their triumph. The prince, the King, and the King of Baizhou Land held her in both admiration and fear.<div>


    On the other hand, the Jinwei Land envoy grappled with a challenging situation.


    Now that the Third Prince had managed to converse with Gu Chaoyan, she didn’t mind granting him some favor.


    Before long, the time arrived for the Baizhou Land pce banquet.


    Distinct disparities separated Baizhou Land from Jinwei Land.


    Just from the matters in the pce.


    In the pce of Jinwei Land, the young princes and princesses were amodated within the pce grounds.


    In contrast, Baizhou Land adopted a different approach. The princes and princesses resided in courtyards located outside the main pce. Within the pce, only the King and his concubines dwelled.


    Due to the prevailing belief that female presence brought misfortune, the Baizhou Land’s people predominantly relegated the princesses to the external courtyards. They would only set foot in the pce on special asions, such as pce banquets. The princes experienced a somewhat more lenient treatment and enjoyed the freedom toe and go from the pce. However, they too didn’t reside within the pce, maintaining their separate residences outside the pce walls, under the supervision of teachers appointed by the prince, the King, and the King of Baizhou Land.


    This arrangement stemmed from Baizhou Land’s apprehension that mothers might exert undue influence over the upbringing of their royal offspring. The nation adhered to deeply entrenched feudal practices, which were underscored by a notable bias against women.


    On the day of the pce banquet in Baizhou Land, the princes and princesses from the external courtyards would converge within the pce. This was an infrequent urrence in the Baizhou Land pce.


    Gu Chaoyan stood by the window, gazing outside contemtively, lost in her thoughts.<div>


    Meanwhile, the nanny held a sandalwoodb, meticulously tending to Gu Chaoyan’s hair as shemented, “Tomorrow marks the pce banquet. After its conclusion, you may return to Jinwei Land.”


    “Yes, I believe the imperial banquet may pose some challenges, so I’ve instructed the preparations,” Gu Chaoyan responded.


    “Understood,” the nanny continued tob her hair.


    The deste northernndscapey beyond the window, but Gu Chaoyan’s interest in it waned quickly. She returned to her seat within the room.


    At that moment, a knock on the door interrupted the tranquility.


    The voice that apanied the knock caused a slight crease in Gu Chaoyan’s brow.


    While Gu Chaoyan had initially extended some courtesy to the Third Prince, his behavior was growing increasingly audacious and avaricious.


    Over the course of their shared experiences, Gu Chaoyan had be adept at discerning people’s true intentions. It was clear that the Third Prince had sought to align himself with her to improve his future prospects once she returned to Jinwei Land. However, the Third Prince’s motives might have taken a more sinister turn, which troubled her.


    Gu Chaoyan heaved a sigh and remarked, “There’s no need to entertain him further. He’s a man who’s beyond our reach—neither capable nor content, just greedy.”


    The nanny nodded in agreement.


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