The guests standing on both sides of the hall whispered among themselves, discussing the betrothal gift with great disapproval. However, because of Ann Batian's formidable power, they did not dare to speak openly.

"Four Refreshing Body Pills... this is my betrothal gift!" Ann Batian paid no heed to the murmurs of the crowd, who to him seemed no more substantial than air. He had always been so arrogant, placing himself above all others.

His gaze was fixed solely on Zhao Feiyan's alluring figure, an unabashedly lewd smile on his face. In a lofty and superior tone, he said, "This Refreshing Body Pill is not something just anyone can take—it's exclusively for our Imperial Relatives... it's very effective. Feiyan, why don't you give it a try first..."

Zhao Feiyan's face grew increasingly unpleasant. She ignored Ann Batian's words entirely, not even sparing him a glance,

In the past, she had only heard of Ann Batian's debauched ways, but she never imagined he could be so obscene, actually sending Refreshing Body Pills as a bridal gift, which were clearly used in women's chambers, showing his impatience.

As expected, just as her fears began to rise, Ann Batian had already told Madam Xingyue:

"Madam, it's just as well that there are no important matters at Wang Manor these days. I'm in no rush to return and would like to stay for a few days at the Constellation Sect. I can take this opportunity to develop feelings with Feiyan..."

Staying a few days was only a superficial excuse. By now, all the guests could predict that Ann Batian was eager for Zhao Feiyan and couldn't wait for the wedding day, surely planning to seize this chance to possess her body ahead of time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent Refreshing Body Pills.

At this point, it all rested on Madam Xingyue's attitude.

Madam Xingyue hesitated barely at all before bowing deeply and saying, "Yes, Little Prince, it is an honor for you to stay at our Constellation Sect. We will offer you the best service and hope you can stay a few more days..."

"Haha, whether I stay longer depends on my mood." Ann Batian laughed triumphantly. Suddenly, his laughter stopped, and he stared at Zhao Feiyan with a strange tone, "What's going on?? Zhao Feiyan, you don't appreciate my gesture, do you?"

Zhao Feiyan's extremely cold expression displeased Ann Batian greatly. The more she kept that demeanor, the more his inner vice burned, almost causing him to forcibly take her then and there.

Madam Xingyue signaled Zhao Feiyan with her eyes, saying, "Feiyan, quickly accept Little Prince's betrothal gift..."

Zhao Feiyan coldly replied, "I'm truly sorry, but I have never used such a thing, and I never will..."

"Hmm, what do you mean?" Ann Batian's face changed, showing some displeasure. "Is my betrothal gift too inferior?"

Madam Xingyue quickly said, "No, it's not like that, Little Prince. Feiyan is young and doesn't know how to speak. Please don't mind her. I'll accept the gift for her..."

Madam Xingyue hurriedly stepped forward to receive the Brocade Box containing the Refreshing Body Pills, her attitude extraordinarily respectful. She then handed it over to a disciple.

However, just as Madam Xingyue was about to order the disciple to take the Brocade Box away, Ann Batian said, "Hold on."

Madam Xingyue had no choice but to take the Brocade Box back from the disciple's hand.

"Zhao Feiyan refusing my Pill indicates she isn't aware of the Refreshing Body Pill's effects, thinking it's too inferior. In that case, I will personally verify its efficacy..." Ann Batian imperiously instructed Madam Xingyue, "Madam, take out a Refreshing Body Pill and have Zhao Feiyan consume it. I want her to know how precious the Refreshing Body Pill is..."

Ann Batian said with a playful smirk at the corner of his mouth. Only he knew that the Refreshing Body Pills in the Brocade Box were laced with an aphrodisiac.

The guests below whispered among themselves that Ann Batian was not taking the Constellation Sect seriously. An earnest engagement ceremony had become a farce, disregarding any decorum. Forcing the future bride to consume a Refreshing Body Pill on the spot implied that, in his eyes, women were merely toys.

"This..." Madam Xingyue glanced at Ann Batian, seeing his face as dark as storm clouds, dared not raise any objections, and said, "Yes."

Speaking thus, she took a Refreshing Body Pill from the Brocade Box, walked up to Zhao Feiyan, and first sent a threatening look before saying, "Feiyan, Little Prince shows such affection towards you, don't be coy, hurry and take this Refreshing Body Pill..."

Zhao Feiyan firmly shook her head, biting her red lips, "Master, I've never used these things, and I never will."

"Feiyan, stop being so stubborn. Soon you will belong to Little Prince, and naturally, you must follow all his arrangements..."

"Master... I..." Tears welled up in Zhao Feiyan's eyes. But ultimately, she still decisively shook her head.

"You..." Madam Xingyue exploded in rage, unleashing her Divine Sense to lock Zhao Feiyan firmly, preventing any movement at all. Then, under the gaze of everyone, amidst gasps of dismay from the crowd, she moved the Refreshing Body Pill towards Zhao Feiyan's mouth.

With Madam Xingyue's Divine Sense tightly constraining her, Zhao Feiyan couldn't even speak, let alone resist. Her face displayed extreme grievance, and tears flowed like broken strings of pearls.

She closed her eyes.

However...

Just as Madam Xingyue was about to push the Refreshing Body Pill into her mouth, suddenly a hand reached out and snatched it away.

Madam Xingyue's gaze turned icy as she stared at the one who took the pill, seeing it was Wang Xiaoqiang. Her face changed dramatically, "Wang, Xiao, Qiang..."

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled and said, "Since Feiyan is unwilling to take it, I'll take it for her."

Saying this, Wang Xiaoqiang directly threw the Refreshing Body Pill into his mouth, crunching and swallowing it down.

Everyone stared at Wang Xiaoqiang with strange expressions. Zhao Feiyan, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang appear at this critical moment to help her out of trouble, felt an immediate release of her pent-up emotions, and tears flowed uncontrollably. A strong impulse to throw herself into Wang Xiaoqiang's arms surged within her.

"You, you are truly lawless, that was the Little Prince's betrothal gift to Zhao Feiyan..." Madam Xingyue was so enraged she gritted her teeth, pointing at Wang Xiaoqiang with a trembling hand.

Ann Batian's intention was to have Zhao Feiyan consume the Refreshing Body Pill containing the aphrodisiac, to transform this aloof jade maiden into a slut. Then, it would make it reasonable for him to possess Zhao Feiyan before the wedding. However, his plans were thwarted by the sudden intrusion of a young man, which greatly angered him. With his face showing rage, he pointed at Wang Xiaoqiang and said, "Who is so bold as to dare snatch my Refreshing Body Pill."

"Reporting to Little Prince, this person is called Wang Xiaoqiang, an infamous shameless rogue," Madam Xingyue pointed at Wang Xiaoqiang, "Little Prince must not be lenient and should punish him severely."

"Wang Xiaoqiang..." Ann Batian pondered, "Seems I've heard this name somewhere before..."

"Let me introduce myself," Wang Xiaoqiang looked at Ann Batian with an amused smile, "I'm Wang Xiaoqiang, Zhao Feiyan's man!"

"What???"

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