Chapter Twenty-Four: Li Zhenting's Banquet

"Niangniang, why don't you eat something, it's not good for the emperor to come over and see you like this later, isn't it? It's for the sake of the emperor, you have to take care of yourself. Mama's words were still ringing in her ears, but the person who was curled up on the bed with her knees was silent, and the water-green obscene clothes were loosely covered on her body, making her even more petite and thin. His face was stained with tears, even his complexion was as pale as paper, his eyes were slightly swollen, and his big watery eyes now looked like rotten peaches.

Yang Li'er has been crying for a day, and when she knew the news in the third year of junior high school, she sprinkled in the palace, smashing all kinds of utensils like crazy, and the servants below knelt on the ground and let her beat and scold, tossing for several hours and finally stopped, but it was only the beginning. Later, as if he knew that the movement was bigger, he withdrew his hand and began to cry. When I got up in the morning, I didn't put on makeup or wash up, I just cried on the quilt, and the big grandmother around me could only shake my head when I saw the incense.

"Niangniang, the emperor said to come over for dinner." After all, she knew that this woman only liked Qing Ruifan wholeheartedly, and she was the emperor in her eyes, so such a person naturally couldn't be the queen. If the queen is all such jealous women, how can the harem be peaceful? But since she has been assigned here, serving her wholeheartedly is the true way to preserve.

Yang Li'er didn't react, and it wasn't until Dye Xiang repeated the emphasis three or four times that she suddenly raised the hand buried between her arms, and her voice was surprised and broken: "What, what, you said, you said the emperor...... Your Majesty, will he come over at night? Seeing Dye Xiang and Yan Yue's nod, Yang Li'er was suddenly full of hope, the haze in her heart was swept away, she looked at the sun that was already shining outside, and hurriedly stood up, looking at Dye Xiang and saying things like freshening up.

Dye Xiang looked at Yang Li'er, who suddenly came to life, and a trace of disgust crossed her eyes, but she still had a smile on her face and beckoned the palace maids to come and dress her up.

It's going to be the summer banquet soon, Qing Ruifan has never been to Murong Zhi's Fenglan Palace once, but he frequently rests at Xiang Guifei and Concubine Wan. Chen Dongming also came over to Murong Zhi from time to time to make a decision, Murong Zhi accepted it once or twice, and after the third time in the day, Murong Zhi directly waved his hand to Chen Dongming, stabbed him twice, and then asked him to decide which little things were not painful. For her, as long as someone is in charge. The real big thing is the queen mother above, and the small thing Chen Dongming can do.

Chen Dongming has been in the palace for so long, but it is the first time he has met such a trouble-free queen, just like the evaluation given to him by the prince before, she has power but not bad power, and she is a very courageous queen. After a few contacts, Chen Dongming's feelings changed slightly, but his perennial palace career made him unable to completely rest assured.

Qing Ruifan couldn't tell his mind clearly, he only knew that Murong Zhi's indifferent expression made him feel very uncomfortable. Of course he knew what was wrong with him, but when he was asked to admit it, he felt that he couldn't get over it. On the other hand, he was extremely glad about his decision now, if he hadn't enclosed her in the palace earlier, he wouldn't even be able to see a figure now.

But I don't know why, he rejects Yang Li'er now. Although he has been with him for several years, but now he is watching her cry in front of him about the unreasonableness of the draft, and even gradually threatening them with their feelings for so many years, he is kind enough to appease and slowly lose patience at the same time, although he had a little temper before, he is still an empathetic good girl, how did he become like this not long after entering the palace?

Vows when you are in love are not gaffes or lies, it's just that many people forget that they have an expiration date. We can't blame others for changing their minds, because we all give the same feelings.

The court has been quiet recently, but it is about to enter summer, the drought and flood disasters in the river basin are on the agenda, and the heads of various departments are also making arrangements in an orderly manner, and they are not very panicked overall. The hearts of the people in the southwest have been somewhat settled because of the victorious general and the loose cavalry captain, but there is also the news that "the travelers from southern Xinjiang want to enter the imperial city to steal treasures", and the hearts of the people in the frontier have finally stabilized, and the rich businessmen and high-ranking officials in the imperial city of Lin'an have begun to sit on pins and needles.

Time is always like flowing water, and Murong Zhi's idleness in the Fenglan Palace has slowly moved to fifteen.

"Don't be red." Murong Zhi looked at the ankle-length dress with red dragon makeup satin placket and buckle in Lixia's hand, her eyebrows were slightly twisted, and her voice was flat. The status of the queen makes her have to wear red many times, but if it is a banquet of this level, it is normal not to wear red. As a killer, she had seen too much red, and that flamboyant color was the summoning of Hades in her eyes.

"Master, wear this." Yunshuang brought over a piece of clothing. The same dragon makeup satin, but replaced with stone blue, which is not ostentatious but has not lost its identity. Murong Zhi looked at the long skirt, looked at the red one again, something trembled in her eyes, and she nodded and said okay. There are losses and gains.

The Nine Princes were already waiting outside, he was worried that this woman who was always calm and light on the surface would be dying, so he came over to take a look. And at this time, Qing Ruifan was actually in Chunlan Palace.

"It's early for the prince." Because of the preparation of the dinner, Qing Ruiyang can come and go in the harem at will, not to mention this time. Murong Zhi took the dark gold shoulder strap that Li Xia strongly requested, and dragged out of the main hall gate, and saw Qing Ruiyang standing in the courtyard in a blue and white ink lotus robe, the black brocade belt on his waist was inlaid with a square jade in the middle, and the sachet bag, Xiao, and Tuan Python round jade pendants were scattered around the waist, luxurious and not vulgar.

"The royal brother thought that the imperial sister-in-law still had something to explain, so he unconsciously came early." Murong Zhi didn't know. This person is afraid that she will be embarrassed to think of such a set of words, and it is really difficult. When had she ever been taken care of so carefully, her heart was warm for a while, and even her voice was much better.

"Nothing serious. Since we're all here, let's go over together. Murong Zhi slowly tidied up her clothes and led Yunshuang out, Qing Ruiyang blinked, making sure that this imperial sister-in-law, who usually didn't talk much, was inviting herself, and hurriedly took two more steps to follow.

"That, imperial sister-in-law, the emperor wants me to wait for him in the imperial garden with you." Qing Ruiyang walked and walked, and looked at Murong Zhi's expressionless face for a long time by the moonlight, and said tentatively. The emperor is still appeasing that concubine Niangniang now, not surprisingly. In Qing Ruiyang's opinion, Yang Li'er, who can only act on the scene and pretends to be weak, can't even compare to the silk shoulder strap of the person in front of her.

But Murong Zhi just hummed softly, and then stood silently at the gate of the Imperial Garden. Now that the moonlight was already very bright, Murong Zhi glanced inside, the former pavilion and the tree on the side that once contained his sleep now looked far kinder than the emperor and Concubine Wan. She said that she would fulfill the queen's obligations, but why, she feels sad now? What is the reason for the inexplicable panic in my heart?

Qing Ruiyang even lightened his breath, he saw that the moonlight was like water, and the woman in front of him was so perfect and soft because of the cool moonlight, without the kind of cold frost he had seen before, instead of gentleness, like the gentleness of the wind blowing through the willows, she was a real woman like this, and the brightest night pearl in the world could not match the faint brilliance in her eyes.

"Zhi." A voice slowly sounded from behind, Murong Zhi turned his head lightly, the golden tassel on his head shook slightly, and the bright yellow figure walked over steadily, surrounded by a long line of chamberlains, and the appearance of wealth attracted Murong Zhi's frown. Qing Ruiyang was very keen to capture this, and his heart moved.

Xiahe Palace.

"The emperor has arrived, the queen mother has arrived, and the queen mother has arrived." The voice of the shouting chamberlain was relatively sharp, and he was able to kneel down in an instant in the hearts of many people. Long Wei is like this, and the world surrenders.

Murong Zhi's hand had been held tightly by Qing Ruifan since he saw it in the Imperial Garden, and Qing Ruiyang followed behind with an uncertain expression. Watching the people in the inner hall hula and fall down, Qing Ruifan's expression was as usual, and Murong Zhi was as cold as ice. The Queen Mother stood at the front, wearing a dark gold and rich chrysanthemum long pleated skirt very steadily, and everyone was stunned.

"Let's be flat." Qing Ruifan's voice was very steady, and the queen mother and the queen mother sat on his left and right respectively. Looking at the clothes and faces of various colors below, Qing Ruifan lightly announced the opening of the banquet. Today's banquet is to celebrate the queen's reign in the jade book, so everyone has more or less brought a gift, and it is also an opportunity to let the emperor and the queen mother interrogate these people to see which one can "win the heart of the queen and enter the inner court to accompany them". The disguise of the draft is just that, but it can also make a big name for the queen.

After singing and dancing, the water-sleeved caftan slowly rose up, the sound of music sounded, and the scene was a song and dance. Qing Ruifan and several important ministers and high-ranking officials under the head are staggered, and Concubine Chen, who was arranged by the Queen Mother, is also talking and laughing with the Queen Mother, and the quietest is afraid that the Queen and Concubine Wanniang. The queen didn't drink much, but her eyes were confused by singing and dancing, and she didn't notice that Qing Ruiyang's eyes were burning below.

After three rounds of drinking, seeing that the hour was not early, the emperor ordered the song and dance to be withdrawn, pulled the table closer and began to look at Murong Zhi with a smile, his voice did not have the usual respect, but a little more provocative and extravagant: "What do you think?" Are you still happy? ”

Murong Zhi looked at the emperor, whose face was already flushed, and picked up the wine glass to symbolize his respect: "I am so happy." Thank you, Your Majesty. "The shallow pear vortex and smart eyes are the best colors in the world that everyone admires. The voice was light with a smile, and it was even more beautiful than the silk bamboo just now.

"In that case, let's get started. The queen's congratulatory gifts are punishable if they are not to their taste. Qing Ruifan gently lifted the wine jue to hide the loss on his lips. He could see the detachment and calmness in Murong Zhi's eyes clearly, so this person still didn't have any kind of thoughts, did he?

Since the emperor called the start, the others were not polite, and they rushed to take out the "thin gifts" they had prepared.

The daughter of Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple presents a pair of Dongzhu in the South China Sea, which is as big as human eyes, moist like water lines, and looks very smooth and lovely. The queen looked at it with a faint smile, thanked Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, and casually rewarded a Panyun gold silk flower to wipe her forehead, but she could match it. Before Murong Zhi came, she had taken a good look at the treasures in the treasury, and now she was also handy when it came to rewards.

Most of them are jewelry, brocade and other common accessories, which are different from the grandchildren of Mrs. Li's family. She was sending a dagger. The most honorable three people present all expressed their surprise to varying degrees, Murong Zhi was expressionless, her slender fingers were bent into knots, and she gently tapped the sandalwood table.

"The courtiers think that the queen mother is from the rivers and lakes after all, and it is better to have self-defense tools around her." This sentence not only directly points out the queen's humble identity, but also tries in vain to provoke the relationship between the emperor and the queen. Only she dared to say it. After hearing this, the emperor's face stiffened, and he unconsciously looked at Murong Zhi.

The latter just smiled faintly, and Chong Yunshuang winked. Yunshuang nodded, slowly walked off the stage, walked to Li Zhen step by step, gently pulled her up, picked up the dagger in her hand, and slowly slashed towards her skirt, the sharp blade cut through the fine fabric, and the dull but short sound could still be heard, everyone looked at this scene, and was stunned for a while. No one ever said that the people around the queen were so simple and rude.

"Miss Li's dagger is very good, but it is inevitable that there is such a sharp thing in the palace to make people panic. Miss Li should take it back, this heart has been received by the palace. Murong Zhi glanced at the dagger lightly, and had no intention of starting. Although this dagger made of dark iron was light and sharp, however, she was not stupid enough to set herself on fire.

"Yunshuang, go and get Miss Li the "Overview of Women's Studies" copied by the palace, Miss Li is young after all, and it is a good thing to learn more." Four or two thousand catties, Murong Zhi's faint words not only resisted Li Zhen's ridicule, but also repaired her without a trace. Li Zhen pursed her cheeks and stopped talking, Li Yu glanced at Murong Zhi, her eyes were full of amazement.

After this episode, everyone was not in a good mood. The rest of the girls also became cringe, and after whispering their gifts, they hurriedly sat down, for fear that the queen would eat people. When everything was over, it was almost over, Qing Ruifan looked at Murong Zhi who didn't look back in front of him, and his heart was no longer calm.

He was careful today, and Li Zhen didn't scold him when he said that, but he just wanted to see this person's reaction. But this man's reaction made him feel chilled unconsciously. She didn't care at all, but fought back so calmly and beautifully. so

Ah Zhi, what am I Qing Ruifan?

[PS] This is today, see above.