"Today is already Chinese New Year's Eve, and Princess Xuanyi went to the Hegong banquet in the evening to be busy early. There was news from Madame that she would not go if she was unwell, and asked the county lord to be careful alone. Youyou came in from outside and waited for a few minutes before walking in Wei Zhaohua. Coming in rashly from the outside, always with a cold air, if it is brought to the county lord, it will really outweigh the losses.

"My mother is not feeling well, but she just doesn't want to face this group of civil and military officials, and the court is just a woman. Tonight's banquet is bound to be chaotic, so you have to be more careful in everything you do. Wei Zhaohua said lightly.

Youyou responded, "What the county lord wears tonight, I'll go and prepare." And the official clothes that the emperor asked the Internal Affairs Office to make before have also been sent. Or ......"

Wei Zhaohua waved his hand, "Just find one casually, you don't have to be too outstanding." Being in the limelight among so many people will inevitably bring disaster. ”

You answered, and went down to prepare. Wei Zhaohua walked out of the house, it was already the end of the year, and the palace people also had a smile on their faces, and they saluted when they saw Wei Zhaohua.

The gate of the Jade Palace was still locked, but Wei Zhaohua was suddenly sad and sad. Since ancient times, it is a pity that such a strange woman died in the palace. Thinking of Empress Ziyu, Wei Zhaohua's head felt as if it had been torn apart.

"County Lord......" A weak voice sounded, Wei Zhaohua looked at Ah Yu who was gradually walking in behind, and his expression softened a little.

"What's wrong?"

Ah Yu walked in front of Wei Zhaohua and said a little stiffly, "I can ...... Can't skip the evening banquet......"

"Are you afraid of the Hou Shizi of Zhenyuan?" Wei Zhaohua's words were like a sharp knife directly inserted into Ah Yu's heart. Ah Yu nodded with difficulty, not daring to look directly into Wei Zhaohua's eyes. No matter how much he didn't want to admit it, he couldn't deny that he was just afraid of Lin Mingtan.

Wei Zhaohua flicked his sleeves and looked at Ah Yu fixedly, "Have you forgotten what I told you?" If you follow me, you will listen to me. No matter what I want you to do, you have no reason to run away. ”

After Wei Zhaohua finished speaking, he took the lead in the direction of going back. Ah Yu stayed where he was, not moving for a long time.

Seeing this scene in the distance, Yoyo hurriedly stepped forward Oh Wei Zhaohua put on his coat and said with some puzzlement, "The county lord seems to love this child the most, why is he so willing to force him now?" Ever since you said you wanted to take him with you at dinner, he's been restless, and he's still coming to you. ”

Rao is Youyou said this, Wei Zhaohua still didn't look back, "There are many people in the palace, and the ruthless methods are not a problem." If I don't take him with me, it will only make me feel more worried. In this way, even if the Hou Shizi of Zhenyuan wants to do something, he will sell me a few thin noodles. ”

You sighed and looked back at Ah Yu who was still standing in place, "I just hope Ah Yu can understand." ”

Wei Zhaohua didn't speak, and walked in the direction of the Hall of Eternal Life without looking back.

She is the royal lord of the first emperor, even if there is no invitation from Xuanyi, she can naturally live in the palace permanently. And Su Cheng

Bi was worried that she was being divorced and didn't want to see people, if it was a normal official lady, she would naturally lose the opportunity to participate in the banquet, but Wei Zhaohua took the name of the county lord and became a family of her own. Even if there is no Su Chengbi, you can attend the banquet.

Youyou helped Wei Zhaohua dress up a little, Wei Zhaohua looked at himself in the mirror, dressed normally, with light makeup, he should not be caught by people in the crowd.

By the time Wei Zhaohua arrived at the Taiji Palace, the Taiji Hall was already full of people, and the emperor hadn't come yet, so he was extraordinarily casual. Xuanyi was talking about the banquet everywhere, and Wei Zhaohua didn't come forward to disturb him, and found a position not far away to sit down.

Many official ladies and court wives saw Wei Zhaohua as if they hadn't seen it, and walked away from afar. Wei Zhaohua is not angry, she originally only had one name, is it possible that she still wants others to provide for her?

"The county lord...... I heard that the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion has recently had the intention of sitting big, and many officials have visited the little prince of the Zhenyuan Marquis in private. An Yang said softly in Wei Zhaohua's ear.

Wei Zhaohua nodded lightly, as if he didn't take An Yang's words to heart. Looking around, this banquet was not luxurious, but it didn't make people feel simple, Xuanyi had a heart.

Ah Yu, who was standing next to him, took a step back, Wei Zhaohua looked at the door curiously with Ah Yu's eyes, it was Lin Mingtan who walked in surrounded by everyone. There are a lot of ministers and wives around, and the pomp is almost catching up with Shen Cuobai!

Seeing Lin Mingtan come in like a starry moon, many people in the hall gathered around to salute, saying the same compliments in their mouths, and their faces were full of smiles. Wei Zhaohua just watched quietly, Lin Mingtan's purpose of staying in the capital was not pure, and now he was just showing his edge, and there would definitely be greater actions in the future.

Li Mingtan, who was surrounded by everyone, seemed to be very satisfied with the compliments of others, and the wrinkles on his smiling face were squeezed together. Inadvertently skimming Wei Zhaohua, who was looking at him indifferently, Lin Mingtan was stunned for a moment, collected his expression, passed through the encirclement of a group of people, and walked in the direction of Wei Zhaohua. Because of Lin Mingtan's trend, many people also followed.

"The county lord hasn't seen him for many days, but is he okay?" Lin Mingtan hugged his fist slightly at Wei Zhaohua, and everyone also greeted Wei Zhaohua one after another, pretending to be familiar.

Wei Zhaohua got up from his seat and returned the salute to Lin Mingtan, "Zhaohua thanks the son for his care, everything is fine." ”

"It's all good, now that it's such a good Chinese New Year's Eve, why don't you see the county lord's mother?" Lin Mingtan had a smile on his eyebrows, as if he was innocent. Wei Zhaohua smiled faintly, since he can only joke about this matter?

"Mother has a kind heart, she has always felt guilty about Shizi's legs, even on Chinese New Year's Eve, she does not dare to slack off a little, and has been praying for the blessing of Xiaoshizi in the Buddhist hall."

Hearing Wei Zhaohua's words, everyone couldn't help but gasp. Everyone knows that Lin Mingtan's right leg is a scar that others can't uncover. In the past, even if others put their eyes on Lin Mingtan's right leg, they would be scolded by Lin Mingtan

。 Now Wei Zhaohua said it openly, looking at Wei Zhaohua's calm appearance, everyone only blamed themselves for having ears.

Sure enough, Lin Mingtan's face darkened when he heard this, but then he laughed again. Although everyone was confused, they did not dare to speculate. "The county lord really has a good memory! Mingtan admires! ”

As soon as Wei Zhaohua was about to speak, the eunuch's shrill voice resounded throughout the Taiji Hall. "The Queen Mother has arrived! The King has arrived! ”

Everyone hurriedly made a way for the Queen Mother and Shen Chenmo, and when the two of them came in, they saw a group of people gathered next to them, and they didn't seem to care. The Queen Mother glanced at Wei Zhaohua lightly and walked over to this side.

"Mingtan, this is not the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion, don't lose the face of the mourning family." The Queen Mother said in a loud voice, but in the quiet Taiji Hall, it was particularly harsh. Everyone didn't dare to take a breath, not so much that this sentence was talking about Lin Mingtan, it was better to say that this sentence was talking about everyone present.

Lin Mingtan replied softly, "Nephew obeys." ”

The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction and walked towards the high seat. She is the Queen Mother, the most noble woman in the world.

The Queen Mother sat down on her front feet, and heard a shrill voice outside, "The emperor has arrived!" ”

Everyone knelt down and saluted, but after Shen Chenmo entered the main hall, he first bowed slightly to the Queen Mother on the high seat, "Say hello to the Queen Mother." ”

The Queen Mother looked at Shen Cuobai below lightly, "The emperor doesn't have to be polite. ”

Hearing the Queen Mother's words, Shen Cuobai stood up straight, looked at the group of people kneeling in the hall, and said majestically, "Let's all be flat, give me a seat!" ”

After everyone thanked them, they walked towards their seats, Xuanyi and the Queen Mother sat on both sides of Shen Cuobai, Shen Cuobai sat in the middle, and the official and the lady sat opposite each other, and there was a big venue in the middle, which should be prepared for singing and dancing.

Wei Zhaohua sat in his place, everyone around him was well-dressed, Wei Zhaohua sat in the middle, but he didn't feel decent, but his elegant dress was more eye-catching.

For example, Lin Mingtan sat opposite Wei Zhaohua if he didn't think about it. After sitting down, he kept looking at Wei Zhaohua. Wei Zhaohua pinned her eyes to the side in discomfort, this kind of look at the prey only made her feel uncomfortable.

Shen Cuobai sat on a high seat and accepted the toasts of all officials, even if the Marquis of Zhenyuan Mansion was a family of its own, on such an occasion, he had to give face to the emperor first. Shen Cuobai didn't have the slightest fluctuation in his face, he just smiled faintly when he accepted everyone's salute, and drank all the wine in his hand.

The song and dance in the middle blocked Lin Mingtan's gaze at Wei Zhaohua, and Wei Zhaohua felt much more comfortable. The surrounding official ladies also toasted, and Wei Zhaohua drank them one by one. But seeing more and more official ladies toasting to Wei Zhaohua, Wei Zhaohua was stunned, but he couldn't think of a way to refuse for a while.

Xuanyi and Shen Cuobai also seemed to notice the movement here, and just as they were about to speak out to help Wei Zhaohua solve the dilemma, they saw Lin Mingtan take the lead in standing up from his seat.

"Your Majesty, I would like to give you a glass. If it's about relationships

, Mingtan also has to be stained with your light before he dares to call himself a relative of the emperor. Now that you are on the Ninth Five-Year Plan, Mingtan wishes you a long life and a prosperous future! ”

Lin Mingtan took the lead in taking a drink and smiled faintly at Shen Cuobai. The ministers looked at Shen Cuobai, and Shen Cuobai also lightly hooked the corners of his mouth, "The prince of Zhenyuan has a heart." After speaking, he raised the wine glass in his hand and drank it all.

Shen Cuobai wanted to hurry up and help Wei Zhaohua solve the predicament, but he didn't want Lin Mingtan to seem to stop there.

(End of chapter)