Chapter 306 The Battle of Wits at the Fifth Princess' Banquet

The banquet began and everyone presented their gifts. Emperor Zongwen and the Empress appeared for just a moment before leaving the banquet to the young people. Men and women were sat separately in two rows that spread out from the center table. Mo Xuetong sat on the left of the Fifth Princess. She was now the Princess Anping of the royal family and was thus more noble than the other young ladies. Ling Fengyan, You Yue'e, Luo Mingzhu, and Chen Ya'er followed. The male guests were sat on the other side of the Fifth Princess. Bai Yihao sat directly next to her followed by Bai Yichen, Ling Mingfeng, You Yuecheng, Luo Wenyou, and Chen Yanyu. Even Sima Lingyun, who had not appeared for a long time was here as well. Mo Xuetong's gaze landed on Sima Lingyun, who was seated at the very end of the row that held the male guests. His dressing was still high-class. However, he looked wretched, both in terms of his disposition and his appearance. He was no longer the handsome and spirited M