Chapter 525 New Year's Eve Banquet 2

Su Hanchu smiled and spoke while holding the chess piece in his hand.

"It seems that my husband knows the Second Prince very well."

Jun Moye looked up at her and spoke.

"I don't understand the Second Prince, but I understand the interests of human nature. Although the Crown Prince is under house arrest, as long as the Queen and the Hua family are there, and even the Qian family, the Crown Prince cannot be easily deposed. That person is getting older. If we wait for the Crown Prince to completely seize power, the other princes will have no chance. Now there is an opportunity to dethrone the Crown Prince, and no prince will miss such an opportunity. Even the Fifth Prince's recent signs of being out in public have become more obvious."

Su Hanchu understood what he said.

"That's right. The supreme imperial power is something that no one would be unmoved by."

As the white piece fell from the slender jade fingers.

"Then let's see who will be the crown prince in the end."

The days passed quickly and soon it was New Year's Eve.

The palace was decorated with lights and a festive atmosphere was everywhere.

The concubines from each palace began to dress appropriately early in the morning in preparation for the New Year's Eve banquet.

Concubine Mei changed into the dress that the emperor praised her for looking beautiful a few years ago early in the morning. Although the dress had been kept in a box, the style was somewhat old.

Yin'er spoke as she helped Concubine Mei change her clothes.

"Your Majesty, are you sure you want to wear this? The style of this dress is a bit old. If it is liked by other concubines, I am afraid it will be even more..."

Although Yin'er didn't say the rest of the words, Concubine Mei understood them after hearing them.

"This palace dress is indeed a bit old, but I still remember the scene at that time. After the emperor ascended the throne from the crown prince to the monarch of this world, the look in his eyes when he saw me wearing this dress."

Then she picked up the hairpin that the emperor had given her and handed it to Yin'er.

"I hope this hairpin can evoke the emperor's memories of the good times we once had."

Yin'er took the hairpin and carefully inserted it into Mei Fei's hair.

"Your Majesty, you are truly beautiful today, just like you were back then. The Emperor will surely remember your kindness..."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Mei sighed helplessly.

"I never thought that one day I would have to resort to such means to attract the Emperor's attention."

Yin'er naturally knew that her master had always been proud. After all, the title of Mei Fei was not given for nothing. The early plum blossoms on the tall trees reflected the blue sky of Chu. The emperor had greatly admired his master's temperament and talent, so he gave her the title of Mei Fei.

"Your Majesty, this is only temporary. Once the Sixth Prince becomes your son, everything will be fine."

Concubine Mei looked at herself in the mirror. After all, with this outfit, she still had some of the feeling of the past.

"I got what I wanted. Otherwise, all my efforts in getting dressed up this morning would have been in vain."

After checking again to make sure there was nothing wrong with her body, Concubine Mei took Yin'er to the palace banquet hall.

As the concubines from various palaces and civil and military officials arrived one after another.

Su Hanchu and Jun Moye dressed in their best attire and walked into the palace together. Su Hanchu wore a gorgeous purple robe embroidered with golden dragon and phoenix patterns, which sparkled with dazzling light.

Her hair was combed into an exquisite bun and she wore a dragon and phoenix crown, looking noble and elegant.

Jun Moye was wearing a dark purple brocade robe embroidered with a four-clawed golden dragon, showing that his identity was no longer the same as it was many years ago.

Jun Moyong and Jun Moshu both stepped forward and greeted the two with smiles on their faces.

"Cousin, cousin's wife."

"Cousin, cousin's wife."

Jun Moye put his hand over his mouth and coughed lightly.

"Ahem, yeah."

Jun Moyong spoke enthusiastically.

"Cousin, cousin, your place is over here. Please follow me and I will take you there."

Jun Moye nodded when he heard this, glanced at Su Hanchu, and followed Jun Moyong. The two of them sat at the lower left of the emperor.

The left side is the most respected, and that position has always belonged to him. Now, as soon as Jun Moye came back, he took his position. Thinking of the news he had found out a few days ago, Jun Moxu's face was gloomy.

"I didn't know that the Second Prince had such a good relationship with a son-in-law from Baise City?"

Jun Moxu's tone was filled with sarcasm and disdain. Jun Moyong's face froze for a moment, then he spoke with a smile.

"Crown Prince, my cousin and I are brothers of the same blood. For Ayong, when it comes to brotherly love, you and my cousin deserve the same respect in my heart. Moreover, my cousin is now the lord of Baise City, and his status is extraordinary.

After all, Baise City is now on par with other nations, and even my father values ​​my cousin very much and often asks about his health. So, whether it's my duty as a younger brother to take care of him, or my duty as a prince to share my father's worries, it's only right that Ayong be more welcoming to my cousin today."

Jun Moxu snorted coldly with a gloomy face when he heard this.

"Humph, it's just smooth talk..."

Jun Moyong smiled bitterly when he heard this.

Then he spoke to Jun Moye.

"Cousin, let's take a seat first. Father should be here soon."

Of course, I watched Jun Moye and the other two take their seats.

The civil and military officials and some of their families who came to attend the banquet also began to discuss in a low voice.

"This New Year's Eve banquet is considered a palace banquet as well as a family banquet. After all, since the Emperor ascended the throne, he has celebrated New Year's Eve with all the civil and military officials and concubines. The seat on the left is extremely special. I didn't expect that it would be assigned to the Baise City people now."

"This isn't surprising. After all, Baise City is so powerful, they must give it a very honorable position. Otherwise, wouldn't it be disrespectful?"

"But if this happens, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's position will be..."

"Crown Prince? The current Crown Prince's Mansion is not the same as before. If it weren't for New Year's Eve, it would still be unknown whether His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could leave the Crown Prince's Mansion."

"Xu, be careful. There are many people here with many eyes. If someone hears what you said, you might as well be in trouble. You might even bring trouble to the whole family."

The discussions died down only after someone spoke up to remind them.

Jun Moxu's face grew even darker, and he finally sat down on the right side. Looking at Jun Moye and Su Hanchu who were smiling and happily talking to Jun Moyong, he couldn't help but have murderous intent in his eyes. He thought that he should have killed these two people when he sealed the city, instead of plotting against him until today.

Following the eunuch's loud shout.

"The Emperor has arrived, the Empress has arrived, the Virtuous Consort has arrived, the Mei Consort has arrived..."

The emperor and empress walked into the banquet hall dressed in gorgeous dragon and phoenix robes.

Following behind her were some concubines.

Everyone stood up and saluted.

"Your humble servant pays homage to the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the Virtuous Consort, and the Mei Consort..."

"This humble servant pays homage to the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the Virtuous Consort, and the Mei Consort..."

Su Hanchu and Jun Moye also stood up.

The emperor stepped forward and sat on the dragon throne, looking at the ministers and their families below with a smile.

"No need to bow, my dear ministers."

"Today is New Year's Eve. We are gathered together to celebrate the festival. There is no need to be formal. Just treat it as an ordinary family dinner. After all, we have been celebrating like this for many years."

Everyone stood up after hearing this.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."