He had not taught Yadaire to say that, nor had he told Yadaire any of his plans. Yadaire's words not only disrupted the entire scene but also ruined Ning Beichen's meticulously prepared plan.
It was too late for Ning Beichen to switch to his second plan, as time waited for no one, and he had no time to make any adjustments.
"You troublesome woman."
Ning Beichen cursed her in his heart, knowing that if he didn't act, Yadaire's fate would likely be dire. So, he stood up from the corner and walked directly towards Yadaire on the stage.
"Because she already has someone she likes."
Ning Beichen stepped onto the stage, put his arm around Yadaire's waist, and said loudly.
He, Ning Beichen, could bear the consequences, but Yadaire couldn't, so Ning Beichen saw this as his last resort.
With a boom!
Ning Beichen's words sent the entire venue into an uproar. Countless mobile phones, cameras, and flashes were aimed at the two of them. This was explosive entertainment news that would shock the world.
However, among the crowd, there were some old friends who recognized Ning Beichen. They were stunned by his sudden appearance, their faces showing dumbfounded and disbelieving expressions.
Yadaire probably hadn't expected Ning Beichen to pull such a stunt, leaving her equally bewildered.
Just as she was about to explain, she heard Ning Beichen's faint voice in her ear.
"Don't explain, don't say anything. Leave it to me."
Yadaire had no choice but to swallow her words.
She had intended to deny it, not wanting to implicate Ning Beichen, and prepared to bear the consequences alone.
"I apologize for the disturbance tonight."
Ning Beichen, still with his arm around Yadaire's waist, apologized to everyone present.
The royal family of Yadaire was going mad. The engagement between Yadaire and Prince Blake was decided by the two royal families; how could it be changed so easily?
The people of the Gudo Royal Family had exceptionally grim expressions, especially Prince Blake, whose body was trembling.
He didn't feel like he liked or disliked Yadaire; it was an arrangement by the royal family. He had to accept it whether he liked it or not.
But regardless, Yadaire was considered his future queen.
Yet now, a stranger had suddenly appeared and put his arm around his future wife's waist. This wasn't just being cuckolded; it was being humiliated from head to toe.
And it was being broadcast worldwide, undoubtedly telling the entire world that Blake had been cuckolded.
Most men couldn't tolerate such a situation, let alone a prince.
"Guards, come and take him away!"
The royal family immediately took emergency measures, ordering guards to escort Ning Beichen away and then sealing off the news to prevent the day's events from spreading.
Soon, five or six guards, with menacing looks, approached to forcibly "escort" Ning Beichen away.
Unexpectedly, Yadaire summoned her courage and blocked Ning Beichen's path, which Ning Beichen had not anticipated.
However, her actions had little effect. Although she was a princess, in the eyes of the two royal families, no one truly took her seriously.
If there weren't influential people from all over the world present today, the royal family would have already forcibly taken her away.
"Stop, it's not his fault. You can't take him away."
Yadaire, with the tone and authority of a princess, rebuked the guards who were about to take Ning Beichen away.
"Princess Yadaire is tired. Take her back to her room to rest and calm down."
However, her words as a princess only held sway with commoners, not with her own royal family.
Several female royal guards immediately approached Yadaire and gestured for her to "please" accompany them.
While they said "please," their words and actions left no room for Yadaire to refuse. They gave off an air of forcefulness, implying that if she didn't cooperate, they would drag her away.
This was because these guards were loyal only to the royal family, not to any particular prince or princess.
Just as Yadaire was at a loss, Ning Beichen released his arm from her waist. He looked coldly at the guards and the royal family members and said domineeringly,
"Get lost. Dare to touch even a finger of mine, and I'll make sure you regret it today."
If this wasn't arrogance and dominance, what was? And he was directly threatening two royal families.
Those present who didn't know Ning Beichen were all stunned by his audacity.
Who did this guy think he was?
Even a prince from a major kingdom wouldn't dare to say such things to their faces.
Moreover, he didn't look like a prince at all. If he were a prince from some royal family, someone here would surely recognize him.
"How dare you threaten the royal family? Who do you think you are? I have reason to suspect you of ulterior motives towards the princess. Guards, take him in for questioning."
Prince Blake, who had been "cuckolded," said through gritted teeth.
Never mind if he wasn't a prince; even if he were, Blake, having been cuckolded, wouldn't let him off. Any man would find this unbearable.
"Yes, Prince Blake."
The guards responded and stepped forward, preparing to act against Ning Beichen.
At this moment, someone from the crowd below spoke, "You'd best heed his warning, or you won't be able to bear the consequences, especially you, little prince."
"Who? Who's spouting nonsense from down there?"
Blake roared furiously. Didn't they know he was in a rage?
"It was me."
From within the crowd, a bearded man in an expensive red suit stepped out, looking at Blake with disdain.
It was no longer ancient times. Royal families now were merely symbolic. To some, they were only royal if respected; otherwise, they were worthless in their eyes.
"It's Simon!"
The royal family, as well as some others, were all startled when they saw this flashy, bearded man. They hadn't expected Simon to be the one to speak up for Ning Beichen.
Who was Simon?
Everyone present likely knew.
He was the largest oil and arms dealer in Gudo, possessing immense wealth, so much so that it could be paved into roads. He was a leviathan that even the Gudo royal family had to bow their heads to.
Now that he had stepped forward with such a warning, the royal family had no choice but to be wary.
"You'd best believe his words. You can't touch this person."
Less than a minute after Simon stepped out, another person stood up from the crowd.
This person had a white cloth wrapped around their head and wore a local traditional white robe. They held a thick cigar in their mouth, puffing out clouds of smoke, and their ten fingers were calloused.