Seeing his open-minded smile, and thinking of her previous noble refusal to marry, Xie Qingwan actually felt a little ashamed.
Perhaps Wuling King Xiao Rong was not as wise as the Emperor Shenwu, but he was also a first-class hero among many royal relatives and nobles, and he had already made several military exploits at a young age.
He has a decent style and is cautious in his words and deeds. He has never established a concubine in the palace, nor has he taken in many concubines like other officials. He is just like the emperor in his youth and the King of Luoyang back then. Otherwise, there would not be so many concubines.
All the ladies from famous families want to marry him!
It's a pity that even if he is like the emperor, he is not good at poetry and poetry, and he doesn't like to write or write. Even though he is high and powerful, she can't imagine how to get along with him in the future!
Xie Qingwan withdrew her gaze from him and ate her wine in silence.
After this dinner, many ministers were already too drunk. Seeing this, Xiao Jinyao did not intend to stay long and asked many ministers to go home and have a good rest.
After the ministers and the royal family and nobles left the banquet, Xie Youan also planned to take his sister Xie Qingwan to say goodbye to the emperor and empress.
Wei Zijin asked Huan'er to take away Xiao Yi who had started to take a nap, and then smiled at Xie Qingwan and said, "Thank you, Miss, please stay. I have something to say to you!"
Xie Qingwan paused and looked at Wei Zijin without knowing why, with a little doubt in her eyes.
When Xie Youan heard the Queen's words, his heart suddenly tightened.
Wei Zijin did not explain his intention to keep her, but said to Xie Youan: "I just want to keep her for a chat. You don't have to worry. I will send someone to take her back to the palace later!"
Since the Queen said so, Xie Youan also believed that the Queen would not criticize her sister harshly for what happened during the day, and bowed to the Queen and replied: "Then I won't disturb the Queen, and I will leave first!"
Wei Zijin nodded slightly, let Qiao Xiang help him stand up, and then left the banquet hall with Xie Qingwan, walking slowly under the moonlight.
"The moonlight is beautiful today. Miss Xie is here for the first time in the palace today. Please accompany me to enjoy the moonlight and let's talk!"
Xie Qingwan responded softly, feeling a little confused. She didn't understand why the queen wanted to leave her alone to talk and invited her to enjoy the moon together.
The wind blew up at night, bringing with it the faint fragrance of pear blossoms. Wei Zijin stopped, closed his eyes for a while and felt the coolness of the night breeze on his face. Then he smiled lightly at Xie Qingwan and said, "Miss Xie, I wonder if you have had a drink today."
If you don’t drink enough, it’s better to follow my example, close your eyes and feel the tranquility of this spring night, and your inner impetuousness will slowly calm down!”
Xie Qingwan felt a little hesitant. Seeing Wei Zijin's gentle smile, she nodded and closed her eyes like the queen.
The ministers had all left the palace, and the maids and eunuchs did not dare to make loud noises at night. They all walked softly. The palace was indeed quiet at night, except for the faint sound of the gentle breeze blowing through the leaves and the rustling of the leaves.
The faint fragrance lingering around her made her impetuous heart calm a lot unconsciously.
I don't know how much time passed before Wei Zijin spoke again: "Miss Xie, do you like this quiet night?"
Xie Qingwan also slowly opened her eyes, nodded and replied: "I didn't expect there to be such a quiet and peaceful place in the palace..."
Wei Zijin raised his lips and smiled noncommittally, and said quietly: "Every time I am upset, I always come here to relax and enjoy the moon..."
"The Queen often encounters troubles?" Xie Qingwan asked in surprise, feeling quite puzzled.