Chapter 14 Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet
As soon as Yan Kangping left the lobby, the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion came in a hurry. When he passed by Yan Kangping, he bumped into him.
"I said you don't have eyes when you walk..."
"sorry!"
The housekeeper hurriedly said something, no longer paying attention to the cursing Yan Kangping, walked quickly into the lobby, and handed an invitation to Yan Qing's hand.
"Miss, this is a message from the palace."
Yan Qing took the post and opened it. After seeing the content clearly, a cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes!
Ten days later, a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet will be held in the palace, one for the monarch and his ministers to enjoy together, and the other for Meng Shulan to practice.
Mid-Autumn Festival...
At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in her previous life, Yan Kangping and Wen Zhemao set her up and gave her something dirty.
Yan Ling'er saw the opportunity and caught herself and Wen Zhemao in bed.
They were afraid that they would lose the power in their hands, so they did not let the matter go. Instead, they took advantage of the matter, worried about her mother's life and death, and ordered her to be humiliated and carried into Prince Su's Mansion through the back door as a concubine!
Tell that couple to use you as swordsmen!
Yan Qing's eyes were deep, his dark pupils were dilated, his slightly pale lips were pursed tightly, his knuckles holding the palace card turned white, and he couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
Giving gifts?
They want to give her as a big gift to Wen Zhemao to surrender, but they have to see if he can bear her gift first!
On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yan Qing, dressed in plain clothes, got off the bus at Dewu Gate with Yan Qin, who was wearing imperial robes, on his arm. From then on, he could only walk to the palace.
There were already many cars parked in front of Dewu Gate, and ladies and ladies from various families gathered together to talk and laugh. Yan Qing, dressed in plain clothes, seemed like an alien among them.
"Is that the young lady from the former Zhenxihou family? Why did she come dressed like that on such a festive day?"
"There has just been a funeral at home, so it is normal to dress more modestly, right?"
"Then why are you coming to the banquet? It's really disappointing!"
As soon as he got off the carriage, Yan Qing heard a few comments.
Yan Qing has seen a lot about adding insult to injury in two lifetimes, and a few innocuous words are really not worth taking to heart.
What Yan Qing didn't expect was that as soon as he helped his mother get out of the car, he saw a graceful and wealthy lady walking towards her carriage with a beautiful and dignified young lady.
"Sister Zhen, I haven't seen you for a long time. I heard that you were feeling unwell a few days ago. Are you feeling better now?"
The lady came up, took Yan Qin's hand affectionately, and asked earnestly.
Yan Qin's real name is Qin Zhen. This person was called by Yan Qin's name when he came up. He should be a familiar person, but Yan Qing had no impression at all.
On the other hand, Mrs. Yan Qin looked surprised: "Xiangxiang, when did you return to Beijing? I haven't seen you for half a year, and you are getting younger."
"My sister makes fun of me. I am already in my thirties, how can I be young?"
Wang Mengshi seemed a little embarrassed by what she said. She gave Yan Qinshi a look and said, "I just came back from home affairs two days ago. I was just in time for the palace banquet, and I didn't have time to see my sister.
, I hope my sister won’t be surprised.”
"To say this is to be outspoken."
Yan Qin said angrily, and moved Yan Qing, who was beside her with blank eyes, to the front, and introduced, "This is your Aunt Xiang. I hugged you when you were a child. You and your father have been coming and going all year round, but you haven't been able to get one."
I’ll take you to see him.”
Speaking of Yan Qing's father, Yan Qin felt uncomfortable in her heart.
"Aunt Xiang."
Yan Qing met Wang Mengshi obediently, glanced at Wang Mengshi's side, and said to pull Yan Qinshi's thoughts away from her father's affairs, "Who is this sister?"
"This is not a sister."
When Yan Qin heard this, she hid her sadness and joked with Yan Qing with a smile, "Shu Yu is two years older than you, you should call me sister."
Yan Qing obediently greeted Wang Shuyu again and said with a smile, "I was rude."
Yan Qing was originally mature and stable, unlike a young girl, but to live a new life and call her a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl is still a bit embarrassing.
Yan Qin's family hit Yan Qing, but Yan Qing remained unmoved.
Wang Mengshi and Wang Shuyu thought it was nothing.
Even if they had just returned to Beijing, they had heard about the affairs of the Yan family.
At this time, Yan Qing was looking for a way to stop her mother from thinking too much, so naturally they would not mention others' sad things without looking at her.
Wang Mengshi took advantage of the situation and excused what Yan Qing had just done: "Qing Qing is still stable. If we don't mention their age, there is not much difference between them. No one would think that Qing Qing is the elder sister."
"Just spoil her."
Mrs. Yan Qin smiled and gave an angry look. The two of them chatted about family matters while leading the two younger generations to the palace where the banquet was waiting.
Wang Shuyu and Yan Qing fell a few steps behind them.
"Your Majesty, please have my condolences about your brother."
Wang Shuyu, who had always adhered to the rules and had not interrupted after meeting Yan Qin and Yan Qing, now walked side by side with Yan Qing, but actually started talking to Yan Qing.
This was said softly. At this time, there were people's voices on the palace road, but only the two of them could hear it. It was obviously to take care of Yan Qin's mood.
"Thank you for your concern."
Yan Qing replied politely.
Wang Shuyu wanted to say something else, but couldn't find the words for the moment.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves came from the palace road behind them.
Everyone stopped and looked around, only to see an extremely luxurious carriage approaching quickly. It slowed down and stopped slowly when it reached the palace gate.
The maid in extraordinary clothes opened the car curtain and put the car stool, and Yan Ling'er, who was dressed in rich clothes, was helped down by the maid.
"I am late. The horse's hooves were a little too hasty, which disturbed all the ladies and gentlemen."
Yan Ling'er smiled gently and said apologetically, but her chin was raised to the sky!
Many ladies and ladies frowned, and I don't know who whispered softly: "This is really a sparrow that has turned into a phoenix and is superior to others."
"Otherwise, how can we tell people to go to higher places? Being able to turn into a phoenix is also a person's ability!"
"Please stop saying a few words! Do you still want His Highness Prince Su to support that ineffective person in your family?"
"Exactly, it's just for His Highness's sake."
While they were muttering here, someone was seen walking towards Yan Ling'er over there, and she opened her mouth and said, "Isn't this Princess Su! Oh, she is such a beauty, His Royal Highness Prince Tongsu is so talented and beautiful!"
Once you have one person to start with, the flattery that follows will be a matter of course.
No matter what they think in their hearts, at least for the position of Princess Su, most people still have to support her.
Wang Shuyu glanced at Yan Qing, but saw that she just lowered her head and said to Yan Qin: "The earlier post mentioned that there will be a banquet at You time, but it is getting late now, and I have to go see the Queen first."
Yan Qin's eyes paused for a moment on Yan Ling'er, who was surrounded by everyone, and then she withdrew her gaze and said to Wang Meng, "Let's go, so as not to be late and displease the empress."
Wang Mengshi hesitated for a moment, then pulled Yan Qinshi and turned around with a smile: "That's what my sister said."
Those like them who have official duties must go to meet the queen alone before the palace banquet.
Chapter completed!