The emperor didn't talk nonsense with everyone, and seeing that the time was about the same, he naturally couldn't let the ministers and their families stand here and wait. Therefore, his sharp gaze swept around the crowd and said, "Everyone should be seated." ”

This palace banquet was not chosen in the palace, but in the back garden of the palace.

Got the emperor's will, the eunuch and the palace maid walked in in an orderly manner and arranged for everyone to sit down one after another.

Qing An is very close to Qing Bojian, and naturally there is a distance between the three imperial concubines.

Qing An had just sat down at this time, and his eyes inadvertently glanced at a figure in the distance. The figure was so familiar that when she saw it, her eyes involuntarily caught the past.

Not far from her, Ji Ziheng slowly sat down.

Today, he is not ordinary as usual, a robe embroidered with gold thread and four claws, born with a cold temperament, in the crowd can always make people fall on him at the first glance.

was so distracted, and suddenly someone slapped her from the side.

"An An, if you feel unwell, you can leave first." After hearing this, Qing An's eyes moved slightly, and then he looked at Qing Bojian.

In his expression, there was only concern and worry.

Qing Anzai patted the back of his hand and said with relief: "Brother, it's okay." You can rest assured, I will take care of my emotions. ”

always let her say this, but Qing Bojian is still not at ease. However, everyone has already done it here, and he also knows in his heart that the third sister is different from the past, and there are not too many obstacles.

As the chimes are danced by the musicians, the feast begins. And the southern envoy has also entered the table early, and the emperor is here to drink and talk.

Qing Anzai sat there indifferently, looking at her appearance, not bothered by the rumors of these days. Instead, she sat there, looking so calm.

Soon, as the dancers retreated, the song and dance ended.

Just as the next track was being prepared, the queen sitting next to the emperor suddenly spoke: "Your Majesty, speaking of which, today is really a good day." ”

The emperor was very happy and in a good mood, and responded to the queen's words: "I don't know if the queen thinks so, I also think so." I am really happy that I have been able to make friends with the southern country, so that the people of both countries are not suffering from war. ”

When the queen heard this, she smiled and bent her eyebrows.

She didn't continue, but picked up the flask, and after pouring a full glass of wine, she put it down. After pouring two glasses of wine in a row, the queen replaced one of the cups in front of the emperor: "Such a happy event, the concubines and the emperor celebrate together, which can be regarded as a great joy for the friendship between the two countries." ”

The emperor laughed, took the wine without saying a word, and drank it in one gulp.

But before the wine glass could be put down, the queen's eyes drooped slightly, and suddenly turned the conversation around and said something else.

"Your Majesty, in fact, the concubines are also rejoicing in another thing." The queen said with a smile.

When the emperor heard this, he looked at the queen with a little doubt in his expression: "I don't know when the queen is happy?" ”

The queen's gaze swept over everyone, and when she passed by Qing An, she paused slightly. But it was just a glance, and it was quickly brought over.

I only heard the queen say: "The concubine learned that the emperor was going to marry the eldest prince, and the concubine was naturally happy as the queen." Thinking about it, the eldest prince is the emperor's prince, and he has not returned to the throne for so many years, so it is not good to say that he is still a concubine. If it is discovered as soon as possible, the eldest prince can be allowed to enter the palace, so there is no need to let the emperor and his relatives be scattered for many days. ”

She paused, her voice was gentle, and then she continued: "Moreover, the eldest prince has returned, and he has never had a family so far. These days, the concubines are also thinking about the marriage of the eldest prince. After thinking about it, I never found a suitable one. Now the eldest prince and the princess of the southern kingdom can tie the knot, and the concubines are very happy. She then looked at the envoys below, "Speaking of which, the concubine has also seen the princess of the southern kingdom before, she was born beautiful and moving, and her conduct is even better, if Shangguan Zhaorong knows about it, she will definitely be happy." ”

As the queen said this, the joyful atmosphere above the main hall instantly froze. It can be seen with the naked eye that the emperor's expression is passing by a trace of different colors at that moment, fleeting.

Qing An was holding a cup and lowering her head, so that people couldn't see her emotions. Those who don't know will only guess that she doesn't want to know about it, so as not to be ashamed to hear it.

But under her silence, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, hiding a sneer.

She really never thought that the queen would be so bold and mention the four words Shangguan Zhaorong in the main hall. Although Ji Ziheng has become the eldest prince, the grievances of the Shangguan family have never been washed away. For Ji Ziheng, this is undoubtedly a laughing stock in front of everyone.

No matter what, Ji Ziheng lost face, and the emperor was the initiator of the original, so he naturally didn't feel good in his heart. But this is not surprising, no, the queen is also relying on the power of the Yuwen family, and mentioning the Shangguan family is also to remind the emperor, Ji Ziheng and the ministers here. No matter how good Ji Ziheng is, what kind of strength and financial resources he has, he is not qualified to sit in the position of the emperor.

The cup was gently lowered, and when it touched the table, it did not make a sound.

I have to say that the queen was so anxious to say this, and she was probably anxious.

But that's fine, the more anxious people are, the easier it is to show flaws.

But the queen didn't feel that she was wrong, looking at her appearance, she even realized that everyone would react like this, so she laughed at the time: "Your Majesty, the concubine just followed the marriage of the eldest prince today, and dared to say something." The concubine felt that Shangguan's family was convicted of rebellion by the emperor back then, so they beheaded all over the house, which may have some hidden secrets. ”

As soon as these words came out, not to mention that the rest of the people were shocked, even Qing Anzai and Ji Ziheng were stunned.

They never dreamed that the queen would say such a thing.

Feeling the strange eyes around her, the queen continued: "It's not a secret, the concubine and the biological mother of the eldest prince are friends. When such a thing happened in the Shangguan family, the poor concubine was just a woman raised in the deep boudoir, and she could not clear her grievances with her good sisters. Now that the eldest prince appears in front of the concubines again, it always reminds the concubines of Shangguan Zhaorong many years ago. Maybe it's because he sees people's feelings, and he is willing to let Dali Temple investigate this matter thoroughly. ”

She pleaded sincerely, and there was no problem in her expression.

Of course, everyone didn't have the extra energy to find the problem at all, but they were so unbelievable that they didn't know what to say.