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Chapter 4234: Thrown Away?

Bai Wuxia looked at Long Xiangyun with interest.

She raised her hand, pulling Qiao Mu to sit beside her, but her gaze remained fixed on Long Xiangyun. She smiled gently and said, "Miss Long, have you met the Crown Prince before?"

Long Xiangyun quickly glanced at the Crown Prince again, then hastily lowered her eyes, shaking her head stiffly. "N-no, I haven't."

No?

Bai Wuxia looked at Long Xiangyun curiously.

The meaning conveyed in Miss Long's eyes didn't seem to match her words.

"My younger sister is unacquainted with proper etiquette. I hope Her Majesty the Empress will not take offense," Long Hui smoothly interjected, changing the subject. "Yesterday, my sister and I had a small misunderstanding with the Crown Princess, which ended unpleasantly. We ask for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's forgiveness."

"Today, we have prepared a small gift as an apology, hoping the Crown Princess will accept it," Long Hui had clearly investigated the Crown Princess's background and genuinely wished to mend their relationship with the little one.

So, upon meeting today, he immediately presented the gift.

Qiao Mu turned her head to look at the maidservant who held a large brocade-red gift box and bowed slightly as she approached.

She glanced at Long Hui noncommittally.

The two Dragon clan members seated below quickly smiled and said, "This is a Golden Lotus from our Forgetfulness Sea's Pond Lotus Sacred Realm. After consumption, ordinary people can extend their lifespan by two hundred years. Cultivators below the Divine realm can increase their cultivation by one rank. Cultivators at or above the Divine realm can also increase by half a rank."

Upon hearing this, even Mo Liusheng and Bai Wuxia couldn't help but look towards the box.

The maidservant was astute; understanding the implication, she opened the box and presented one of the Golden Lotuses before everyone.

The Golden Lotus was only slightly longer than an adult woman's palm. Its petals were tightly furled, gathered together, and the small flower emitted faint golden light.

It truly looked very striking and eye-catching.

Bai Wuxia sighed, "I've long heard of the great name of the Forgetfulness Pond Lotus Sacred Realm. Its products are truly eye-opening."

Long Xiangyun immediately looked somewhat proud, raising her head and smiling, "The Pond Lotus Sacred Realm is the largest sacred domain within Forgetfulness Sea. Not only is it renowned in the sea domain, but I presume it is also very famous in your three continents, isn't it?"

"Is Cousin pleased?" Long Hui asked with a smile.

The little poker-face sat obediently beside the Crown Prince, silent as a block of wood, without even a hint of change in expression.

Everyone: ...

What's going on? Suddenly, I feel like I can't even get a word in. Is it just my imagination?

Empress Bai chuckled, "Qiaoqiao doesn't seem very interested. Such a valuable gift, Young Master Long, why don't you take it back for now?"

Long Hui's smile suddenly froze on his face.

The maidservant, holding the opened brocade box, looked at her young master, then at the Crown Princess, continuing to stand there awkwardly.

"Her Majesty the Empress is joking," Long Hui gave an awkward laugh, looking at the Crown Princess. "There's no reason to take back a gift once it's given. If the Crown Princess is unwilling to accept it, then I'll have no choice but to have it thrown away."

Everyone: !

Rich man, please accept our eyeballs!

The little Crown Princess looked at Long Hui expressionlessly, remaining silent.

Long Hui frowned, giving the maidservant a meaningful look.

The maidservant understood, raised her hand, and tossed the box, specifically towards the Crown Prince's side...

Under the collective gaze of everyone present.

They watched as the Golden Lotus flew out of the box and slowly, slowly, fell to the ground.

"Aww!" The treasured beast, which had been playing dead and motionless, moved!