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Chapter 237: Chapter 229: I Was Late for the Female Master’s Birthday

Listening to the surrounding exclamations and discussions, Shen Tang was completely stunned and didn’t know what to say.

They...

actually all remembered her birthday and prepared such precious gifts.

The crown from Jia Lan, without needing to think about it, was definitely brought from the Sea Country. Even in the wealthy Sea Country, the value of this crown is extraordinary, and I don’t know if his mother knows about it.

Seeing her standing there dumbfounded, Jia Lan chuckled softly, and directly placed the crown on her head.

He squinted his azure peach blossom eyes, a smile curling at the corners of his lips, clearly very satisfied.

With a sharp tongue, he commented, ”If you wore that blue fishtail dress today, it would definitely match even better.”

Shen Li glanced at him, smiling gently, ”Xiao Tang’er, you are prettier than a flower, anything looks good on you.”

Compared to the light banter here, Shen Qingli and Yun Han’s feelings were much more complicated.

At this moment, an attendant announced from outside the door,

”Lu Xiao, young master, please enter!”

Shen Tang turned her head to look outside the door, showing surprise, not expecting Lu Xiao to return today.

Lu Xiao had mentioned before that he was very busy with things at both the military department and with his family, and he still needed to find time to go back to the air force for an important ceremony. Originally, she thought he would return after a few days, but unexpectedly, he came back early.

Lu Xiao entered the hall, tall and majestic, with handsome and upright features, exuding an extremely attractive unique aura!

He must have rushed back overnight from the air force; he hadn’t even had time to take off his deep blue uniform adorned with gold tassels on the shoulders, standing nearly two meters tall, straight as a pine, exuding an oppressive presence, his uniform taut and sharply creased at the chest.

The previously restless crowd instantly quieted down.

Many eyes from the aristocratic females landed on him, undisguised admiration in their gaze, knowing well that Lu Xiao had always been among the top three favored males in the ranking of the most popular males in the Imperial City before!

In the ranking of most desired alliance marriages, he was indisputably number one.

Whether in appearance, physique, family background, or personality, he was top-notch.

A perfect marriage partner.

But unfortunately destined for a union with the Royal Family, otherwise they would have made their move long ago.

Lu Xiao paid no attention to the various glances around him; he walked straight up to Shen Tang,

with a look of guilt, ”I apologize, Female Master, it’s your birthday today, and I am late.”

”...Did you return specifically for this?”

Shen Tang’s gaze fell on the medal on his chest, her throat slightly moved, she said solemnly, ”I’ve said, your matters are most important, there’s no need to return halfway.”

”But in my heart, matters concerning the Female Master should take precedence,” Lu Xiao was not one to say sweet words, but every word he said was from the heart.

He held one of her hands and kneeled on one knee.

With the utmost respect.

Offered a gift.

”Please, Female Master, open it yourself.”

Shen Tang’s heartstrings trembled, looking at the brocade box he handed over, her fingertips curled slightly, she solemnly accepted it.

Upon opening it, there were no flashy decorations, quietly lying on the velvet was a ring emanating a cold gleam.

As Shen Tang took it out, under the light, she could see the engraving on the ring—

Was it the seal of the Lu Family!?

This time, the entire room was completely shocked!

Not only the young vain scions of aristocratic families, but even the few family heads present stood up, staring intently at the seal ring in Shen Tang’s hand!

This was the family seal of one of the top two aristocratic families, the Lu Family.

Whoever possesses this ring can control the entire Lu Family, commanding all the power under the Lu Family!

It not only represents uppermost honor, unparalleled power, but also 1/3 of the Empire’s military authority!

Lu Xiao actually gave this family symbol to his partner!?

After marriage, most males would hand over their property to the female master, but in reality, the law didn’t specifically require it, as humans are inherently selfish, protective of themselves, and male-female unions were made due to love, desire, offspring, and benefits, but the males from those large aristocratic families were very smart, handing over property after marriage, but would absolutely not hand over actual power to the female.

Otherwise, once they break up, they would lose everything.

History had indeed plenty of painful lessons, making them more cautious, never easily relinquishing power.

Even Yun Han, praised by all as a devoted beast husband, had never thought of handing over the family seal to Shen Qingli.

At this moment, Yun Han was deeply shaken as well.

His face was tense, long black eyes deepening, tightly staring at Lu Xiao and Shen Tang, unable to understand why his intelligent rival and colleague would do such a stupid thing?

The few family leaders present were even more stormy inside.

They were worldly and well-informed.

To be honest, those acclaimed rare treasures held no real value in their eyes.

The gifts Yun Han and others brought, no matter how valuable, were just beautiful decorations, nowhere near tangible power.

Not to mention, power capable of changing dynasties, ultimate military authority!

Crazy, absolutely crazy!

These young people were crazier than the last!

Shen Qingli looked extremely unpleasant, unwilling to believe what she saw was real. She originally thought the necklace was beautiful and precious, extremely happy.

But compared to that, it was nothing but a beautiful waste, devoid of value!

Damn wench, stealing her spotlight again.

Why?

Today was clearly her birthday banquet, and yet this wench constantly obstructed her, making her embarrassed!

Shen Qingli even suspected that the wench had taken on a mission specifically to disgust her.

The thought flashed through her mind, causing Shen Qingli’s heart to jolt, but seriously reflecting on the earth-shaking changes since Shen Tang returned, whether in appearance or personality, she seemed like a different person.

Could it be, this wench...was never that fool before!

Shen Qingli opened the system page and found that the system upgrade had reached 95%, and she would have answers in at most two more days.

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Yun Han sat on the sofa, with eyes heavily fixed on Shen Tang’s side, gripping the wine glass in his hand, his entire aura coldly sinking to a low point.

Was she doing it on purpose?

Just because he hurt her back then, she performed today specifically for him to see, wanting to humiliate his pride?

Don’t think he hadn’t noticed, the beast husbands Shen Tang found afterward all had a bit of his shadow.

Yun Han’s thin lips let out a short sneer; she was obsessed with him back then, even saying she couldn’t live without him, seeking replacements as a substitute after unrequited love?

Her act was to humiliate him today, doesn’t this mean she still couldn’t forget about him?

She still loved him.

The Yun Han of the past would feel nauseous at the thought of Shen Tang pining over him day and night, but now for some reason, that feeling disappeared, a strange feeling rose inside, thinking after the banquet tonight, she would come to find him.

The wine glass in Yun Han’s hand swirled for a long time, but he hadn’t taken a sip.

Until the banquet was about to end.

Throughout, Shen Tang was drinking and chatting with the beast husbands, talking and laughing, the ambiance was harmonious and joyful, without even sparing a glance his way.

Yun Han’s handsome face grew more tense, his brows deep as the abyss, rubbing the wine glass in his hand, seeing Shen Tang suddenly standing up to leave, he hesitated for a moment, and found an excuse to go as well.

Shen Tang had enjoyed a birthday banquet for free, feeling quite pleased, accidentally ate a bit too much.

She just came out of the washroom, turning around, only to bump into Yun Han!