No one noticed that Mei Fei's body was trembling slightly. Her hands, which were shrunk in the wide sleeves of her robe, were clenched into fists, and her nails dug deeply into her palms.
These slight pains are nothing compared to the fear that surges like a huge wave.
It seemed as if she had returned to that heart-wrenching and painful night more than three years ago. She was wailing over her daughter's body, while hugging her son tightly who was so frightened that his face was pale. She felt that everything outside Hanxiang Palace was ferocious.
The fierce faces wanted to make their mother and son die without a place to bury...
The murderer behind the scenes is right here, looking at Sheng Hong with doubtful eyes...
Mei Fei wished she could get up immediately and run away far away.
She doesn't want any favor or glory, she just wants her son to live peacefully.
But her son said this was the best chance to show up. She couldn't resist him at all, so she had to wait in horror for her son to change into men's clothes. Then, the moment she saw the handsome young man, she choked up and burst into tears.
She had to dress up again, which was the last thing she did.
Time seems to have frozen, frozen at this moment.
It felt like a huge boulder was pressing heavily on her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Will anyone find out Sheng Hong's true identity?
…
After a long time, Emperor Jianwen finally opened his mouth: "Ping Shen."
The voice was a little hoarse. Obviously, Emperor Jianwen's mood could not be calm at this time.
Sheng Hong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "My son, I have thanked my father." Naturally, he stretched out his hand to support Concubine Mei and said softly: "My concubine has been ill for a long time and is weak, so my son is supporting me."
The slender hands firmly stabilized Mei Fei's trembling body.
Mei Fei's heart trembled again, and she quickly raised her head and glanced at Sheng Hong.
Sheng Hong smiled at Concubine Mei.
The bitterness and fear in Mei Fei's heart gradually melted away in Sheng Hong's calm and confident smile, and she barely stood up straight. However, her face was still gloomy.
Fortunately, everyone's mood was in a state of flux at this time, and no one paid attention to the complexion of Concubine Mei, who had been "sick for a long time."
Concubine Li and the fourth prince were still kneeling on the ground. During the moment when everyone was shocked and speechless, the mother and son still lowered their heads. No one could see the changes in their expressions.
Sheng Hong glanced around calmly, taking in all the people's expressions that were either shocked, frightened or pretending to be calm.
Did he secretly murder the young seventh prince back then?
…
The first person to break the silence was Princess Changping.
"The Sixth Emperor's sister puts on men's clothes and looks just like a handsome young man. It's a pity that the Seventh Emperor's brother died unexpectedly at an early age. If he were still alive, I imagine he would look like this."
Princess Changping's voice was full of regret.
The third prince finally came to his senses at this time. A trace of very complicated emotions flashed in his eyes, but he smiled and said: "Sixth prince sister is really naughty. She suddenly put on men's clothes and called herself a son to the father. Just now I almost
I thought it was the Seventh Emperor's brother who came back."
The fifth prince took over the conversation with a smile: "Isn't that true? I was also shocked."
The second prince, who has a mouth problem and usually doesn't like to talk, couldn't help but said: "I also thought he was the seventh emperor's brother."
Sheng Hong raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Father promised that as long as I win the archery competition, I can wear men's clothes for a day and pretend to be the seventh brother to fulfill my filial piety. Since there is a palace banquet tonight, I will wear the clothes of the seventh brother.
Already."
Then, he smiled at Emperor Jianwen and said, "Father, don't I look particularly good dressed like this?"
The clever and mischievous expression between his eyebrows is just like before.
Emperor Jianwen felt a pain in his heart.
After the death of the seventh prince, the sixth princess also completely lost her cheerful appearance and became silent, gloomy and rarely talkative. Overnight, he, the emperor, lost his beloved son and his lively and lovely daughter.
At this moment, he felt the heartache again. He felt more pity for the sixth princess who was pretending to be the seventh prince in front of him: "Anping, come to the father."
Sheng Hong pretended to be unhappy: "Father promised to let me act as the seventh brother for a day, now it's time to call me Hong'er."
It's hard to believe that he can play such a disgusting and charming character so perfectly that it just makes people feel cute and endearing.
Emperor Jianwen finally laughed: "Okay, okay, I was wrong. Hong'er, come to your father."
Sheng Hong said, "My concubine is fragile and unable to stand for a long time. I feel uneasy and have to stay with my concubine."
Emperor Jianwen smiled casually and said: "You, mother and son, just stand beside me together."
Sheng Hong immediately agreed happily.
Concubine Mei's pale face finally had a trace of color, and she hurriedly bowed and thanked her: "I thank you for your kindness." Then, Sheng Hong helped her and walked to Emperor Jianwen's side.
Queen Yu's expression remained unchanged, she glanced at Concubine Mei and her son lightly, and then looked away.
Concubine Xian, Concubine Shu, Concubine Jing and others looked at each other subconsciously. At this moment, all the concubines felt annoyance and reluctance in their hearts.
Concubine Mei, who had completely fallen out of favor, unexpectedly regained the attention of Emperor Jianwen today.
…
For banquets in the palace, long tables were used.
Palace banquets have always paid attention to the order of seating. Only Emperor Jianwen and Queen Yu sat at the top. In the past, the only person who was qualified to sit on the left side of Emperor Jianwen was Princess Changping.
Today, he has become Sheng Hong.
"Hong'er," Emperor Jianwen called quite smoothly: "Today you sit next to me."
Sheng Hong didn't give in at all. He responded with a smile and sat down next to Emperor Jianwen.
As the eldest daughter of Emperor Jianwen, Princess Changping was usually the most favored by Emperor Jianwen. Her usual seat was "robbed", and Princess Changping felt a little unhappy. However, she did not show it, and quickly took her seat.
The Prince Consort Gu Qing followed him to the table, and then all the princes took their seats one by one.
The little princess Gu Shujin had already been hugged by Queen Yu and sat on her lap. Emperor Jianwen, who used to love the little princess the most, today paid all his attention to Sheng Hong beside him.
Queen Yu's eyes flashed slightly and she said with a smile: "Concubine Mei, please sit next to me."
Under the jealous eyes of the concubines, Concubine Mei responded timidly and sat down under Queen Yu. Concubine Xian, Concubine Shu and others all sat down under Concubine Mei.
The worst thing is that Concubine Li, who completely angered Emperor Jianwen today, sat farthest away.
Pretty palace maids in palace attire filed in and placed delicacies on the table.
After the initial shock, Emperor Jianwen's mood improved greatly and he said with a smile: "Today is a palace banquet and a family banquet. You don't have to be too formal."
All the princes, princesses and concubines should be together.
That being said, in the presence of Emperor Jianwen and Empress Yu, who can really eat and drink without any scruples? Most of them eat a few bites and then put down their chopsticks. After returning to their respective palaces, they fill up with midnight snacks.
abdomen.
This can be regarded as the custom of palace banquet.
However, this convention has been broken today.
Sheng Hong had a great appetite and ate quite deliciously. From time to time, he got up and served dishes to Emperor Jianwen and Empress Yu: "Father, the emperor and the empress should also eat more."
