Supreme Devouring God

The next day.

Today at the Great Star Palace, visitors came in droves to witness the event.

Whether it’s the Eldest Prince Ji Zongwen or the Spirit God Clan, these are enough to bring all major forces within the Great Star Dynasty to offer their congratulations.

Even many slightly weaker sects are not qualified to set foot in the Imperial Palace.

Inside Ji Zongwen’s estate.

A total of nine hundred and ninety-nine banquet tables were arranged.

The number of servants, attendants, and reception personnel exceeded one hundred thousand.

At the first table.

Lin Songyun, Spirit God Clan Patriarch Gu Xinhu, Aunt Qing, Ji Zongwen, and Ji Zongwen’s mother, Princess Consort Jing, among other primary figures of this engagement banquet, sat together.

Lin Songyun looked exceptionally beautiful today.

Ji Zongwen sat beside Lin Songyun, feeling very moved.

As the Eldest Prince of the Great Star Dynasty, what kind of women has he not seen?

Yet, a girl like Lin Songyun, brimming with such spirit, is indeed rare; this kind of aura cannot be matched by any other woman.

Pure, innocent, captivating.

”The Saintess and the Eldest Prince truly make a perfect couple.”

”Indeed, I think they’re truly a match made in heaven.”

”Congratulations to the Eldest Prince, congratulations to the Saintess.”

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Many came to offer toasts.

Ji Zongwen smiled and responded to everyone.

Lin Songyun, however, remained seated without any expression, hardly moving.

”Song Yun.”

Gu Xinhu frowned and called out softly.

Only then did Lin Songyun react.

Ji Zongwen observed all this, his dissatisfaction with Lin Songyun growing more intense.

Usually, he could let it pass.

But today, at the engagement banquet, she’s giving him this attitude?

”Song Yun, are you feeling unwell?”

Ji Zongwen asked Lin Songyun with apparent concern.

Lin Songyun shook her head.

”Then why do you seem so dispirited? Today is our joyous day; it’s better to be a bit happier.”

The meaning in Ji Zongwen’s words was already quite clear.

Gu Xinhu quickly said, ”The Eldest Prince is correct.”

He lowered his voice by Lin Songyun’s side and said, ”Song Yun, remember what I told you yesterday? What’s the point of showing this sour face?”

Lin Songyun felt somewhat aggrieved.

Forced to marry someone she neither likes nor even dislikes.

She still had to greet everyone with a smile?

Aunt Qing seemed to understand Lin Songyun’s feelings and said, ”Song Yun, bear with it; the current situation is special, and the surface appearances must be maintained. Do it for me, not Ji Zongwen, okay?”

Lin Songyun nodded, her cheeks blossoming with a smile, though filled with bitterness.

Ji Zongwen looked at Lin Songyun, a hint of malice flickering in his eyes but quickly disappearing; he continued to toast and laugh with the guests.

Lin Songyun wore a smile that was extremely stiff.

The surrounding noise was overwhelming.

Yet she felt as if everything around her had nothing to do with her, as if she were an outsider, her heart exceedingly calm.

She raised her head.

Her gaze searched among the guests.

But ultimately, she did not find that figure.

For some reason.

She was very conflicted.

Both hoped he would come and hoped he would not.

It was very torturous, equally painful and wronged.

”Perhaps it would be better if you didn’t come.”

Lin Songyun murmured dispiritedly to herself.

Today, the defensive power within the Great Star Palace was three times usual; if Qin Chen chose to come, the consequences would be unimaginable.

”Song Yun, what are you thinking? You don’t seem very happy today about this engagement banquet.”

Ji Zongwen’s mother, Princess Consort Jing, looked at Lin Songyun’s obvious forced smile and absent-mindedness, somewhat displeased.

She was far more blunt than Ji Zongwen, being very direct.

”No.”

Lin Songyun snapped back, shook her head.

”But I feel you do indeed have.”

Princess Consort Jing’s voice was icy.

In her heart, Ji Zongwen was extremely exceptional, and no one could match her son.

From the beginning, she had never favored Lin Songyun.

Thus, Lin Songyun’s current attitude made her somewhat annoyed.

Aunt Qing quickly interjected, ”Princess Consort Jing, please don’t be upset. Song Yun might be unsatisfied due to her preparation and lack of rest last night for today’s engagement banquet; so her face doesn’t look good today, please forgive this, forgive this.”

Gu Xinhu also said, ”Princess Consort Jing, please don’t overthink. Song Yun and the Eldest Prince are genuinely in love.”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but cast a glare at Lin Songyun, clearly very displeased with Lin Songyun’s behavior today.

Aunt Qing secretly nudged Lin Songyun, indicating that she needed to explain to Princess Consort Jing.

In that instant, the emotions of grievance within Lin Songyun burst forth.

She came upon request.

She wore a smile as asked.

Now she’s expected to apologize?

Why?

Ji Zongwen glanced indifferently at Lin Songyun, then withdrew his gaze, a smile appearing on his face as he raised his wine glass.

”Come, everyone raise your glasses.”

His voice echoed throughout the estate, all nine hundred and ninety-nine tables of guests stood up.

”Song Yun.”

Aunt Qing tugged at Lin Songyun, leading her to stand from her seat.

Princess Consort Jing was somewhat furious: ”Lin Songyun! Is it now that you don’t wish to?”

Fortunately, they were seated among the Royal Family and Spirit God Clan members, so no outsiders were aware.

Lin Songyun hesitated.

She truly wanted to say that she was very unwilling!

But she knew she couldn’t say it.

”Mother, don’t be mad. No matter the matter, wait until this engagement banquet finishes before we make decisions.”

Ji Zongwen appeared quite composed.

Today’s engagement banquet, with so many present, had to proceed normally to ensure propriety.

Princess Consort Jing cast a cold glance at Lin Songyun: ”I tell you, don’t get too proud of being the Spirit God Clan Saintess. Being able to marry Zongwen is the blessing you’ve cultivated over eight lifetimes.”

”Don’t wear that sour face; if you’re unwilling, we can cancel the alliance.”

She lacked Ji Zongwen’s deep demeanor, becoming very impulsive at the moment.

Lin Songyun clenched her dress corner, gritting her teeth.

Gu Xinhu almost wanted to kill. He had already instructed Lin Songyun yesterday, yet she directly angered Princess Consort Jing today.

”Lin Songyun, I’ll settle this with you when we return.”

Gu Xinhu hissed in a lowered voice.

Aunt Qing sighed, shaking her head.

”I really want... to slap that foul mouth of yours to mush!!!”

Suddenly.

A voice rang out, making Princess Consort Jing, Gu Xinhu, Ji Zongwen, and Lin Songyun’s faces all freeze abruptly.

Lin Songyun looked intently.

Unknown when, a young figure appeared directly opposite her line of sight.

He wore a gentle, warm smile, as bright as the sun, clean, his gaze so steadfast.

Lin Songyun’s eyes instantly grew moist.

You still came, after all!!!

Through mountain highs and distant waters, with arduous paths and countless obstacles, for you, I am willing!