In this life, it was the first time for Gu Xiyan to enter the palace, but it did not mean that she was unfamiliar with the palace.
To be precise, in her previous life, she accompanied Zhou Mu to every corner of the palace.
This time, when she walked into this majestic and majestic palace building, she was at a loss for a moment, with the illusion that she didn't know where she was.
This time, the chrysanthemum viewing banquet was held in the imperial garden. Palace officials led the way, and the royal ladies and noble ladies followed behind.
Everyone was cautious and did not dare to look around for fear of offending the nobles in the palace.
After entering the Imperial Garden, everyone's attention was attracted by the classical and gorgeous garden architecture.
In the garden, there are pavilions and pavilions, pavilions are spread out, pine, cypress and bamboo forests are green, and rocks are dotted. Even in autumn, the scenery is green and the landscape is magnificent.
After passing the floating green pavilion across the pond in the north, you will go to the chrysanthemum viewing area.
Gu Xiyan and his party were the first to arrive, and saw all kinds of rare and precious chrysanthemums blooming. Red, yellow, and white chrysanthemums came into view, competing for beauty and dazzling beauty.
Many noble ladies could not help but secretly admire the rare and famous chrysanthemum treasures, but Gu Xiyan looked in all directions and quietly looked at the concubines who were surrounded by people not far away.
The leader was none other than Zhou Xing's biological mother, Concubine Xian. She was seen wearing gorgeous and complicated palace attire, with a flying cloud bun, and a golden flower on her head. Her face was dignified and elegant, her temperament was noble, and the pressure of the superior was obvious.
Another concubine next to Concubine Xian was Concubine Wan, who was the biological mother of King Zhao.
King Zhao was seventeen years old, one year younger than Zhou Xing. He was always idle and liked to play with flowers and grass. His appearance and intelligence were average. Emperor Cheng De did not think highly of King Zhao.
Another eye-catching concubine is Wu Zhaoyi, the biological mother of Princess Baohe, who was born with a pretty face and was in her thirties.
Only then did Gu Xiyan think of Bao He and Princess, when she saw Bao He and Princess walking over surrounded by palace people and chamberlains.
Because Gu Xiyan was standing in the most inconspicuous position, and Princess Baohe was careless and careless when walking, they bumped into Gu Xiyan directly.
"Why are you so blind that you dare to block my princess's way?" The arrogant Princess Baohe glared at her.
Gu Xiyan replied in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "It's the daughter's fault. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Princess Bao and Princess Bao couldn't see Gu Xiyan's face clearly, but when they saw Gu Xiyan coming, they didn't pursue it any further, even though it was not Gu Xiyan's fault in the first place.
But after this small conflict, Concubine Xian finally saw that there was someone like Gu Xiyan.
Concubine Xian despised Gu Xiyan and felt that Gu Xiyan had no backer, but because she had been engaged to Zhou Xing since she was a child, she had no choice but to accept this fact.
There had been any wedding banquets in the palace before, but she had never let Gu Xiyan enter the palace because she didn't want to recognize Gu Xiyan, her future daughter-in-law.
Zhou Xing didn't want to break off the engagement at first. If she hadn't repeatedly persuaded him, Zhou Xing wouldn't have made the decision to break off the marriage to Gu Xiyan.
She specially invited Gu Xiyan into the palace during the Mid-Autumn Festival Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet, just to prove to the world that she was generous.
At this moment, comparing the timid Gu Xiyan with the smiling Liu Chaoyan, she felt even more that Gu Xiyan was unattractive, so she fell in love with Liu Chaoyan, the would-be Princess of Qin, even more.
Noble ladies also have a circle. When everyone saw Liu Chaoyan being taken by the wise concubine, they knew that Liu Chaoyan was the future Princess of Qin, and they all showed their favor to Liu Chaoyan.
As for Gu Xiyan, the ladies also excluded her with a tacit understanding.
There are also some people who feel that Gu Xiyan is pitiful because her marriage was canceled and she was humiliated by a concubine like this.
Gu Xiyan herself thinks this is very good and peaceful!
However, this kind of tranquility did not last long, because King Zhou Xing of Qin and King Zhou Yuan of Zhao also came to the Imperial Garden, and they were accompanied by several young talents.
Gu Xiyan recognized one of them. He was Xu Yanqing, who had just had a meal with her at Jixiang Tower yesterday.
Gu Xiyan was even more conspicuous because she was isolated by all the noble ladies.
Not only did Zhou Xing catch a glimpse of Gu Xiyan, Xu Yanqing also saw Gu Xiyan with outstanding appearance and temperament.
Today, Gu Xiyan applied a thin layer of powder on her face and put on a light rouge, which made her face look like a peach blossom. Her clear apricot eyes were as full as water, her small red lips were delicate and delicate, and her waist was astonishingly thin and could be held in one palm.
In terms of beauty and figure, Gu Xiyan is undoubtedly the most outstanding among the ladies present. Even though her dress is the simplest, her makeup is the most ordinary, and even the jewelry she wears is the most unpretentious.
Not only were Zhou Xing and Xu Yanqing's eyes fixed on Gu Xiyan, but several other young people were also attracted by Gu Xiyan's good looks.
Concubine Xian was very unhappy when she saw Zhou Xing's burning eyes fixed on Gu Xiyan. She said in a deep voice: "A Xing, Chao Yan is here!"
Only then did Zhou Xing remember that his fiancée was Liu Chaoyan. At this moment, Liu Chaoyan was looking at him with anger, simply because his attention had been taken away by Gu Xiyan before.
He walked up to Concubine Xian as if nothing had happened and took hold of Liu Chaoyan's catkins.
In fact, he had to admit that although Liu Chaoyan was also beautiful, compared to Gu Xiyan's alluring appearance, she was still slightly inferior.
Otherwise, he would not have delayed until this year to propose to Gu Xiyan to cancel the engagement.
But every time he saw Gu Xiyan after breaking off the engagement, his desire to get her became even stronger.
He will not forget that for ten years, he regarded Gu Xiyan as his future princess, but he regretted his marriage this year when they were about to get married.
Liu Chaoyan looked at Zhou Xing shyly, but found that Zhou Xing was obviously looking at her, but the corner of his eye was looking at where Gu Xiyan was.
With Liu Chaoyan by his side and Concubine Xian supervising him, Zhou Xing could not pay any attention to Gu Xiyan, but Xu Yanqing was different.
He didn't like to participate in such activities, but he came because Gu Xiyan was there.
He ignored the gazes of many noble ladies and glanced at him, and went directly to Gu Xiyan to talk: "Miss Gu, we meet again."
Gu Xiyan didn't want to talk to Xu Yanqing because many people were looking at her. To be precise, it was because Xu Yanqing had a bad man's face, especially a pair of auspicious and affectionate eyes, which seemed to be teasing when she looked at people.
Qing, Xu Yanqing is the legitimate son of Qi Anbo, and is a high-quality man that many noble ladies from aristocratic families want to marry.
Xu Yanqing stood beside her, drawing many people's attention to her presence. She didn't like being paid such attention.
"There are a lot of people here. Shall I take the girl for a walk over to Fubi Pavilion?" Xu Yanqing looked at Gu Xiyan with a respectful and affectionate look.
His fiery and direct eyes made no secret of his interest in Gu Xiyan.
Gu Xiyan didn't like being watched by so many people, and Xu Yanqing was one of the people she admired, so she didn't hesitate, "Sir, please!"
——
After assisting for three weeks, Xing touched his chin: He wanted to get Xi Yan’s body.
The real male protagonist Zhou Mu: It’s getting colder, and it’s time to wake up from King Qin’s dream of being an emperor!
