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Zheng Luoqi tried hard to recall the plot, but he could only remember the general outline. After all, he had read the book before he transmigrated, and he had been in this world for more than 20 years. Apart from remembering the general outline, it was really difficult for him to recall all the details.

Looking at the list of talented young men, Zheng Luoqi pondered that perhaps she could stake a future military officer on the Prime Minister's mansion so that he could work for the Prime Minister's mansion in the future. Although this Spring Festival banquet was supposed to be a gathering of literary friends, most of the noble children were skilled in both literature and martial arts.

Currently, the Prime Minister's office is dominated by civil officials, with relatively few military officials. Most military officials are neutral, or they simply do not want to participate in the power struggle. The remaining force is the Grand Commandant's faction.

Although Zheng Luoqi was not yet clear about what Ye Churan was inviting him to the Spring Banquet for, it was a chance for Zheng Luoqi to expand the influence of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Why wouldn't Zheng Luoqi take it?

It's time to inject some new power into the Prime Minister's residence.

Zheng Luoqi checked the date; it was seven days from now, at Chunhua Garden in the suburbs.

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Seven days later

At Chunhua Garden, many literati, scholars, and noble scions had already arrived and were exchanging pleasantries.

"Brother Zhao, Brother Sun, Brother Li, it's been a long time!"

"Brother Wu, what brings you here? Did you also receive an invitation from Lord Ye to come and exchange literary ideas?"

"Exactly! Exactly!"

"Brother Wu, would you like to travel with us?"

"Then I shall gladly accept your offer. Please!"

As soon as Zheng Luoqi stepped into Chunhua Garden, she saw that many people had already arrived. They sat together with their friends and began to recite poems.

Everywhere you look, you can see scholars and poets dressed in fine clothes, some strolling through the bamboo forest, others enjoying tea in the pavilions and towers.

The courtyards are divided into male and female sections. Male guests are in the Bamboo Grove Courtyard, while female guests are in the Lake View Courtyard. There are many small pavilions by the lake, and the area opposite the Bamboo Grove Courtyard is where female guests can play.

Ye Churan is hosting the male guests, and the female guest seems to be a female writer named "Linchuan Xianyu" (a profession that involves writing storybooks). Recently, her storybooks have been widely circulated among noble ladies in the capital.

"Linchuan Xianyu, you can tell who it is just by hearing the name!" Zheng Luoqi mocked.

Zheng Luoqi brought He Jinyu and Boyu over today, hoping to find a place to observe all the prominent young men who came today and see which one she could recruit.

Then someone came looking for trouble, and a voice came from behind: "Get out of the way! You're blocking my way!"

Zheng Luoqi was still wondering who in Beijing had the guts to talk to him like that?

Then the servant behind him said, "Young Master, please!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt. Where did this prince come from? Just as he was racking his brains, a person suddenly flashed through his mind. He remembered that the late emperor had a close friend, the only prince of a different surname, the Prince of Huainan—Quan Siqian.

Quan Siqian and the late emperor were close friends before the latter ascended the throne, like brothers. Not long after the late emperor took the throne, Quan Siqian left the capital for Huainan under the pretext of recuperating from illness. The late emperor, mindful of their years of comradeship, granted him the title of king and made him the King of Huainan.

Since then, the Prince of Huainan has gradually faded from the court, and there has been very little news about him. It can be said that the Prince of Huainan has been extremely low-key.

Zheng Luoqi then remembered that this prince should be Quan Yuyuan, the son of the Prince of Huainan.

The Prince of Huainan had a son late in life, and naturally doted on this only child. Therefore, it's not surprising that Quan Yuyuan was so arrogant and domineering.

However, this is the capital city, and Zheng Luoqi is not going to indulge him. He understands that he is ignorant when he first arrives in the capital, and he can teach him a lesson.

Zheng Luoqi turned her head to look at Quan Yuyuan and asked calmly, "I was walking in front of you and didn't stop, so how am I blocking your way?"

"You walk so slowly, and you still have the nerve to say that?" Quan Yuyuan frowned at Zheng Luoqi and said unhappily.

Quan Yuyuan sized up Zheng Luoqi, pondering to himself. His servant had just announced that he was the heir apparent, yet this person wouldn't give way? Was he too stubborn, or was his identity extraordinary?

“I’m just taking a leisurely stroll. Not happy? You can take another route!” Zheng Luoqi said 'kindly', pointing to the lake next to them.

Quan Yuyuan looked around. From this location, there was only one small path leading to the small pavilion in Chunhua Garden. If he wanted to take a detour, he would have to walk back a bit and take another fork in the road.

Quan Yuyuan looked at Zheng Luoqi with a puzzled expression. Zheng Luoqi smiled and looked at Quan Yuyuan, saying, "You can swim across!"

"You!" Quan Yuyuan said angrily to Zheng Luoqi.

Zheng Luoqi ignored Quan Yuyuan and turned to leave. She had important business to attend to today.

"Stop! Who gave you permission to leave?" Quan Yuyuan kept calling out to Zheng Luoqi from behind, but Zheng Luoqi ignored him and continued walking forward.

Seeing that Zheng Luoqi was ignoring him, Quan Yuyuan felt provoked and rushed forward, swinging his fist, wanting to teach Zheng Luoqi a lesson.

Just as the fist was about to hit Zheng Luoqi on the back of the head, it was quickly stopped by Bo Yu next to her.

Zheng Luoqi calmly instructed, "A little lesson is enough; stop there! I'll be waiting for you in the pavilion ahead."

"Yes!" Only after receiving Zheng Luoqi's order did Boyu start fighting with Quan Yuyuan.

"Stop!" Quan Yuyuan shouted to Zheng Luoqi while exchanging blows with Boyu.

Zheng Luoqi ignored Quan Yuyuan. In Zheng Luoqi's eyes, Quan Yuyuan was just a child with a bad temper, nothing to be bothered with. He was spoiled and would behave after a couple of beatings.

Zheng Luoqi arrived at the pavilion in Chunhua Garden. It was a small two-story wooden pavilion, which was already full of people.

People who recognized Zheng Luoqi made way for her when she arrived, but Zheng Luoqi didn't stand on ceremony and went straight upstairs.

Ye Churan sat in the main seat, surrounded by sons of various powerful families who were all discussing literature with this top scholar.

Ye Churan was somewhat surprised to see Zheng Luoqi arrive. Looking at Zheng Luoqi who had just arrived, Ye Churan slowly said, "I didn't expect that Lord Zheng would also come here!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi sneered inwardly, thinking that she really disliked such polite formalities, and directly retorted, "Didn't you send me the invitation?"

"I naturally think that Lord Zheng does not like me, so he probably won't come here!" Ye Churan said with a smile on her lips and a gentle gaze as she looked at Zheng Luoqi.

Zheng Luoqi narrowed her eyes slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in them. Making no attempt to hide her true thoughts, she replied directly, "That's right, your feeling is correct!"

Ye Churan was clearly taken aback by Zheng Luoqi's frank admission. His smile froze slightly, and he was momentarily at a loss for words. He had initially thought that Zheng Luoqi would at least be more tactful or give him a way out, but now it seemed that Zheng Luoqi had no intention of giving him any face.