Fang turned around the corner, but was stopped by an unexpected person.
She raised her eyes to meet the other person's gaze and thought to herself, this palace banquet was really grand, even officials from the previous dynasty were allowed to attend the banquet, no wonder it was placed in the Daming Palace.
Cheng Xingqiu pursed his lips and opened his mouth several times, but he didn't know what to say. For some reason, he seemed quite pale.
Ruan Yuyi narrowed her eyes and planned to go around. Not to mention that the palace was not allowed to have private meetings with foreign men, she didn't think she had any friendship with him, and she didn't want to cause trouble.
Seeing that she was about to leave, he grabbed her arm and said anxiously, "Now you don't even want to say hello to me?"
I still remember what Cheng Zhu said angrily when she was tired of waiting in Shenghe Temple. Now, she can really call her empress.
The young lady in front of him was more and more excited about her appearance, and her every move and gesture showed her beauty that was always exposed to rain and dew. He had regretted it a long time ago and was extremely jealous.
She frowned slightly, and the clever palace maid scolded her sharply, "What is this master going to do? Please let go quickly to avoid misunderstanding!"
Cheng Xingqiu also knew that this was the emperor's territory, and the person in front of him was also the emperor's concubine.
He was already beyond his reach.
But he was still unwilling to give in, "Lingling, do you still have that square veil?" When she was picked up by the palace servants from the Cheng family, he threw the veil into her sedan chair, and she must have seen it.
His fingertips trembled slightly, and he suppressed the desire to step forward and hug her. He stared at her, his eyes almost popping out of his eyes, as if he could carve her appearance into his eyes.
She definitely doesn't know.
He missed her so much during this period that he almost missed her like crazy. He almost let Zhao Rong see the clues.
Ruan Yuyi knew that even now, there might be someone from the New Emperor secretly watching her, so she was even more cautious to distance herself from the other party, and said softly, "I don't know what Mr. Cheng is talking about, so please respect yourself.
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Mu Xiang took a step forward, half-blocking her, raised her eyebrows and warned, "Mr. Cheng, you are not allowed to pronounce the little master's words."
She lowered her eyes, turned around and left.
Cheng Xingqiu knew that there would rarely be such an opportunity in the future. His eyes turned scarlet a little bit, and then he couldn't hold it back any longer and rushed towards her regardless.
But with so many people around her, how could he succeed?
Cheng Xingqiu was held back by several nuns. The maids had already gone to summon someone. Only then did he suddenly come to his senses and knew that something was wrong.
He watched helplessly as the figure walked away slowly and gracefully.
By the time Ruan Yuyi arrived at the Daming Palace, the lights were already hanging brightly, the music of shengxiao was playing in her ears, and there were several short cushions lined up inside. Although not all the people had arrived yet, the people coming and going in and out of the palace were enough to show that they were waiting for a while.
prospered.
The eunuch standing by the door sang at the top of his voice, "Ruan Jieyu is here——"
She walked in gracefully, and after meeting those who were due to be greeted, she was led to the table by the palace maids. She turned her head to look again, and saw that the top corner was still empty.
Not long after we sat down, a nanny bowed to invite you, "My lord, the Queen Mother invites you."
She stood up holding the tables and went to the Queen Mother with the wood incense.
The Queen Mother still had a stern face, as if she could never smile in that ravine. Her hair was already mixed with silver threads, and the gold hairpin in her hair made her look even more haggard.
The Queen Mother glanced at her and said softly, "The palace banquet has not started yet. Please sit aside for a while. The Ai family has something to say to you."
Ruan Yuyi complied obediently. But she didn't wait for a soft cushion for a long time, so she had to sit down on her knees.
The Queen Mother did not say anything important to her, she was ridiculed, and she only talked casually.
She could hold on for a while, but as time went by, she felt as if her kneecaps were poking out of her flesh and touching the ground. It was hard to say whether the Queen Mother was deliberately making things difficult for her, and she didn't want to mention it, so she quietly changed her sitting position.
When Jiang Huaiyang walked into the palace, what he saw was that the young lady's knees were slightly apart and she was sitting on the ground, obviously looking extremely uncomfortable.
Her complicated skirt was scattered all over the floor, and the dark patterns on the palace satin were faintly visible under the light. This was originally an irregular way of sitting, but its grace was indescribable.
The pheasants sang loudly as usual, but the flute suddenly stopped.
During the banquet, people stood up one after another and saluted in the direction of the new emperor, not daring to neglect.
Ruan Yuyi also bowed and was able to relax and sit on the original seat. She slightly raised her eyelids and only caught a glimpse of the hem of his clothes and the long shadow under his feet.
After receiving the new emperor's instructions, the palace banquet officially began.
Songs and dances were performed one after another in the open space in the middle. The palace was filled with royal incense and the lanterns were bright. Talking and laughing gradually began, and then the atmosphere was endless.
She was good at dancing herself, so she naturally became interested when she saw the dancer performing the dance. She looked up and neglected eating for a few times, only occasionally remembering to use some.
Suddenly, her eyes turned slightly away from the dancer, and happened to meet Prince Jing opposite.
She was startled, not sure if he had been looking this way.
He frowned, and when he saw that he had been discovered, he did not hide away. She nodded slightly and turned away.
Prince Jing was not the only one who had been looking at Ruan Yuyi. All her little moves fell into Jiang Huaiyang's eyes. His hand holding the tea cup tightened, and his fingertips turned white.
He suddenly chuckled and called to Wen Pheasant, "There's no need to send her away. Just order Jieyu to come here."
Wen Zhi paused, holding in his hand the cake that the new emperor ordered him to bring to Jieyu. He lowered his eyebrows and said respectfully, "Yes."
When she was awakened, she was drinking the soup in front of her. The soup in the porcelain bowl was crystal clear, and was decorated with minced meat, tofu, etc., all chopped into fine pieces. Just one look at it was enough to make people salivate.
of.
She put the spoon down and it made a crisp sound when it hit the rim of the bowl.
She knew how important the palace banquet was, but she couldn't figure out if he had any bad intentions.
Seeing her hesitation, Wen Zhi repeated, "My lord, your Majesty wants you to come near and wait on me. Don't delay."
She let out a breath, and if it was just a normal moment, it should be okay.
She quietly tightened her skirt and then moved forward. Many people looked at her along the way, either with jealousy or curiosity. Those eyes almost pierced her, causing crimson to stain her ears and cheeks bit by bit.
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Even when I step on the ground, I don't feel like I'm stepping on the ground.
She raised her eyes and saw that the new emperor was wearing a bright yellow robe, sitting at the top. The candlelight reflected his bright eyes and gentle face, showing the appearance of a wise king to outsiders.
It seemed that only in front of her were those eyes so deep.
Ruan Yuyi stood a few steps away from him, suddenly feeling timid.
"come over."
His voice was low and melodious. The palace was clearly filled with the sound of silk and bamboo, but his words still fell into her ears word for word.
No one paid attention to their side anymore, as if they were deliberately avoiding it.
She pursed her lips and walked up to him with her head lowered.
She took the teapot from the maid's hand and said softly, "Your Majesty, I will give you some tea."
"No need." He said quietly.
She blinked twice and asked tentatively, "Then - peel the fruit?"
He was so angry that he laughed, "Sit quietly and stop trying to seduce others." She thought he lacked a waiter like her?