After resting in the temple for a few more days, when Ji Qiang's body was completely fine, Xia Jingnian was relieved to take her back to the palace.

At this time, Yan Wuheng, the prince of Yan Kingdom, had also arrived in Dachen, in order to avoid being too ostentatious and causing unnecessary trouble, he chose to hide his identity and look for himself in the capital first.

On this day, there was no gain, Yan Wuheng walked down the street in disappointment, lowered his head, and passed by the carriage where Ji Qiang was sitting.

This time Ji Qiang and Xia Jingnian left the palace for a private visit, and not many people knew about it, so there were no onlookers from the people.

Such carriages are very common in the capital, and everyone is accustomed to them.

The wind blew the curtain of the car, revealing Ji Qiang's side face, this is Yan Wuheng walking with his head down, and he didn't see this scene.

It was Xia Jingnian, who inadvertently looked out of the car window, but felt that the person who had just walked over was very familiar.

After returning to the palace, Xia Jingnian returned to the Jinluan Palace after settling Ji Qiang. During his absence, Xia Yuxuan and the national teacher took care of state affairs. Now that he has returned, the burden will naturally come back to him.

Just approved two letters, outside the door, the spy came to report, "Your Majesty, Yan Wuheng has come to Dachen." ”

Sure enough, it's him? He just felt that the person was very familiar, thinking that he had seen it wrong, but he didn't expect him to really come.

"Why didn't you report it before?" Xia Jingnian frowned and asked.

The spy hurriedly confessed: "The emperor forgives the sin, you and the queen are meditating in the temple, and your subordinates don't dare to disturb rashly, if you are suspected of making a mistake, please forgive the emperor!" ”

Xia Jingnian waved his hand, spies up, but didn't dare to raise his head, Xia Jingnian thought for a while, and said, "Wait a minute, take someone with you, and go to meet Yan Wuheng." ”

Xia Jingnian ordered his father-in-law to come over and said, "Go and announce my will with him, and say that I will invite the prince of Yan to come to my Dachen Palace as a guest." ”

The two were ordered to retreat. When Yan Wuheng received the holy decree, he was not much surprised. The lord of a country will always have many spies, after all, he is the prince of Yan Kingdom, even if he knows that he came to Dachen secretly, it is normal.

didn't say anything at the moment, but followed his father-in-law into the palace.

First settled down in the house, and then his father-in-law took him to the Jinluan Palace.

"Yan Wuheng, the prince of Yan Kingdom, has seen Emperor Dachen." Yan Wuheng performed the usual courtesy.

In the end, he is the prince of a country, although his strength cannot compete with Dachen, but he still has the bearing, and he will not give Xia Jingnian a big gift.

"Vulgar etiquette is exempt, I don't care about that." Xia Jingnian looked at Yan Wuheng with a smile, and after giving the seat, he asked with a smile: "What do you think of my Dachen's customs?" ”

"The capital is very lively, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, but it is a scene of national peace and security." Yan Wuheng replied with praise.

It's just that this answer is too official, and Xia Jingnian didn't take it to heart.

"This time the prince secretly visited my Dachen, so what's the matter?" Xia Jingnian asked this very skillfully, not showing that he knew what was going on between him and Ji Qiang, but also had the intention of being tempted.

Yan Wuheng's face changed slightly, and then he smiled a little embarrassed, and said: "Don't you hide it, my crown princess, she is gone, and her subordinates said that they had seen her in Dachen, so they came to look for her." ”

"It's not a big deal, I don't want to worry about Emperor Dachen, so I didn't make it clear. Please don't mind Emperor Dachen. ”

The Crown Princess? Hmph, Ji Qiang is his crown princess, who is that in his Xia Jing year?

It's really whimsical, I don't know how thick the sky is!

didn't show it on his face, but looked surprised, "The crown princess is gone?" That's a top priority! Why didn't the prince speak earlier! Don't worry, I will send someone to help you find the crown princess as soon as possible! ”

"In this case, then thank you Emperor Dachen." Yan Wuheng hurriedly stood up and thanked him.

"It's okay, this is what we should do, since it is out of Dachen's realm, it is necessary for me Dachen to help you with this!" Xia Jingnian was very atmospheric, "It's all here, then stay in the palace with peace of mind, and I will arrange a banquet to welcome your arrival in a few days!" ”

"It's not necessary, it's a little too grand." Yan Wuheng subconsciously refused, but was blocked back by Xia Jingnian, "This is the most basic etiquette, no matter what, you want me to have a banquet on Dachen, and the prince still doesn't refuse." ”

When it comes to this, if you still refuse, it will be too ignorant, "Thank you Emperor Dachen." ”

A few days later, in the cool palace.

Before the banquet began, Leng Xiang and Xi'er commanded the palace maids to make the final arrangements, Ji Qiang walked in, saw that everyone was busy, and nodded with satisfaction, "The emperor said that this time it is a distinguished guest, and it must be a thorough courtesy, and the Qingliang Palace must also be clean and tidy, and it must be spotless." You have to be careful at the banquet, do you know? ”

"Yes." The palace ladies said in unison.

At the beginning of the dinner, Xia Jingnian was seated first, then Yan Wuheng was seated, and then the other princes and ministers.

"The Queen Mother has arrived!" Everyone sat down, and the father-in-law's singing harmony sounded.

Today, Xia Jingnian specially explained that Ji Qiang must dress up well. Although he didn't know what his intentions were, Ji Qiang still listened to Xia Jingnian's words, otherwise he wouldn't have come now, and he should have appeared with Xia Jingnian.

I saw Ji Qiang in red clothes appear in the eyes of everyone, the red clothes lined her skin like snow-white, a little red fat between her lips was charming but not enchanting, and the steps of the dragon and phoenix playing with pearls swayed between walking.

In every gesture, it is full of grace and luxury that belongs to the queen.

"See the Emperor." Ji Qiang saluted slightly, and Xia Jingnian personally helped Ji Qiang up and sat hand in hand with her.

Ji Qiang sat beside him, turned around, and was actually Yan Wuheng sitting in the next seat?

couldn't help frowning slightly, and turned his head to glare at Xia Jingnian.

She said, Xia Jingnian has always disliked her dressing too ostentatious, what to say, so that other men will only look at her, she can only be him alone.

Today, she is unusually dressed up, she is still strange, it turned out to be to swear sovereignty?

And said that I don't care, this is not obvious jealousy?

And Yan Wuheng, who was sitting in the lower seat, saw that when he was sitting next to Xia Jingnian, who was respected by everyone as "Queen Mother", when he was actually Ji Qiang, his heart instantly fell to the bottom.

The ministers got up and saluted Ji Qiang, but Yan Wuheng recovered for a long time, and also saluted Ji Qiang.

Ji Qiang bowed slightly, with a self-consistent smile on her face.

After sitting down again, Yan Wuheng looked at Ji Qiang blankly, sad.

"I'm very impatient to look at the prince of Yan today." Xia Jingnian said this with a strong vinegar taste, and as he spoke, he bit her earlobe affectionately.

Ji Qiang was a little embarrassed and a little helpless: "Your Majesty, there are so many people here, if he is angry, he shouldn't use this method." ”

"Who told him to worry about people he shouldn't be thinking about?" Xia Jingnian snorted arrogantly.