Chapter 335: Embarrassed
The two waited in the room for a long time before they got dressed and went out, and they rode a carriage together to the East Palace. At the gate of the palace, they met many acquaintances, and they all greeted each other with a smile.
At this time, a carriage engraved with the mark of the Wei Wangfu slowly drove over, and everyone stood still to greet the Wei King. Xu Huaiqing didn't step forward, he just stood not far away, looking at it with a faint expression, and it wasn't until King Wei walked over that he bowed coldly.
King Wei's attitude towards him was no different from that of ordinary people, and after a few casual conversations, they separated.
At this time, the host of the banquet, the prince, came over with the princess and a few side concubines, and everyone saluted one after another, and jumped out as if they didn't want money, and the prince was very happy, and asked everyone to get up with a smile.
He sat at the top, Zhao Feihuai and Mengting sat on both sides, looking unusually harmonious.
The prince said something to the effect that he was very relieved that the kings had arrived today, and then the feast began.
Bai Jiujiu lowered her head, just eating, nothing else, but her thoughts couldn't help but diverge a little, the people in the East Palace were not very good, the cook was good, and the things she made were very much to her liking.
When he was in the spirit world, in addition to missing Xu Huaiqing, what Bai Jiujiu missed most was the food in the mortal world. Because the vast majority of the people in the sect have already opened the valley, they are not so keen on food, and the meals they make cannot be eaten at all. If he hadn't clearly known that he had come back for Xu Huaiqing, Bai Jiujiu would have even suspected that he couldn't stand those strange foods and sneaked out quietly.
Just because she didn't look at anyone doesn't mean others won't look at her.
Most of the young ladies who came over today were dressed up, but compared with Bai Jiujiu, they were all overshadowed, and some people were even quietly asking who that person was.
If there was no gaze shooting towards this side, Xu Huaiqing blocked Bai Jiujiu unhappily, and couldn't help but regret that he didn't insist on letting Bai Jiujiu change his clothes. In order to declare sovereignty, he kept giving Bai Jiujiu vegetables and taking care of her to eat and drink, often Bai Jiujiu only needed to take a look at which dish, and the next moment, the dish immediately arrived in the bowl.
Other officials are chatting with themselves, and few pay so much attention to their wives, in contrast, Xu Huaiqing's actions are particularly prominent. But he didn't realize it himself, as if it was a matter of course.
Zhao Feihuai has been paying attention to this side, and almost crushed his silver teeth when he saw this. How she hoped that the person sitting next to Xu Huaiqing was her, and the person who was taken care of was also her, but it was a pity that Bai Jiujiu's slut took her place!
Today, when she saw Bai Jiujiu dressed up so gorgeously, she was already a little unhappy, but now her eyes were even more scarlet, and she almost couldn't control her expression.
Zhao Feihuai pinched her sleeves hard, her eyes were full of hatred, but soon, her whole person relaxed again, and when she saw that the prince was happy, she got up and said softly, "Your Highness, today is your birthday, and the concubine has learned a dance, and I am dedicated to Your Highness to express my heart." ”
Hearing this, the prince raised his eyebrows with interest, "Oh yes? This prince has never seen the princess dance, you have a heart. ”
Zhao Feihuai's eyes flashed with joy, she was also specially dressed up today, and her finely carved face was also extremely beautiful. The prince doesn't like her much, and he can't help but be a little stupid today.
Zhao Feihuai couldn't bear to look at Xu Huaiqing, so she bit her lip in embarrassment, "It's just that this dance requires the cooperation of two people, and the concubine wants to ask Mrs. Xu for a favor." ”
Coincidentally, Bai Jiujiu's dress collided with Zhao Feihuai's color, and at a glance, it was really a little similar.
The prince did not immediately agree, Bai Jiujiu was Xu Huaiqing's wife, and if he forced her to dance in front of everyone, he would be a little disrespectful to the minister. If it leaves a pimple in the hearts of the ministers, it will be more than worth the loss.
Now that he is employing people, he can't offend everyone ruthlessly. Hearing this, he frowned a little unhappily, "The crown princess needs someone to cooperate, this palace maid is full of palaces, just pick one at random." ”
Zhao Feihuai raised her head anxiously, if the prince did not allow her request, then how could her plan be implemented.
When she was at a loss, Meng Tingjiao on the side covered the corners of her mouth with a smile, and there was a trace of indescribable flattery in her voice, "Your Highness, Mrs. Xu and her concubine are sisters, and when she was at home, Mrs. Xu liked to dance very much. If it's a different person, I'm afraid I won't be able to cooperate with Sister Zhao. ”
Facing the olive branch handed by Meng Ting, Zhao Feihuai glanced at her gratefully, but did not find the disdain buried in the depths of the other party's eyes, "Sister Bai is right, this dance of the concubine is quite difficult, and only those who know how to dance can cooperate well." ”
The prince was still hesitating, but Meng Ting inadvertently leaned her body into his arms. With the warm fragrant nephrite on the side, he couldn't help but feel a little upset, and he couldn't bear to be embarrassed by the beauty, so he looked at Xu Huaiqing and Bai Jiujiu in embarrassment, "Mrs. Xu, then please cooperate with the crown princess, I don't know what Mrs. Xu wants?" ”
Although the question is polite, the tone is one that cannot be refused.
The prince has spoken to this point, if Bai Jiujiu does not agree, it will not give him face. Today is the crown prince's birthday, and he is in a high position, who dares to disobey him?
He said that deliberately before, but it was just to show his virtue, in fact, in his private heart, he wanted to make Xu Huaiqing embarrassed, and when he said this, the prince's eyes had a hint of provocation, and he glanced at King Wei who was sitting on the side.
Feeling the burning gaze on his body, King Wei frowned slightly, glanced at the prince expressionlessly, and the corners of his mouth were full of ridicule.
The prince is getting more and more confused, and even the emperor doesn't dare to let the minister's wife dance, he is good, he will come as soon as he opens his mouth, what a big face!
Xu Huaiqing's face is also ugly, Bai Jiujiu can dance? He has been married to her for so long, how can he not know. Meng Ting obviously discussed it with Zhao Feihuai, deliberately designed to make people ugly, and was about to get up and refuse, when suddenly the corner of her clothes was gently pulled, only to see Bai Jiujiu shaking her head at him, and said with her mouth: It's okay.
Then, she stood up calmly and respectfully, "The courtiers obey." ”
A smug smile flashed in the prince's eyes, his gaze swept over Xu Huaiqing, and then glanced at King Wei. He slapped Xu Huaiqing in the face, that is, he slapped King Wei's face, and the evil anger that had been pressed on the head by King Wei for many days was finally relieved a little.
Bai Jiujiu really can't dance, it's okay to let her dance the sword, but dancing, it's really embarrassing for her.