Chapter 53 Undercurrent

The dance and music in the palace are pleasing to the eyes.

Pu Qiongzhi withdrew her gaze and looked at the dishes in front of her.

She noticed that few people picked up their chopsticks and just watched quietly.

I thought it would last an hour like this, but before long, the three masters left one after another.

It was visibly that everyone became loose.

Although he didn't fall to the ground, his straight back relaxed a little. Many people started eating with their chopsticks, and some were even talking in low voices.

Pu Qiongzhi and Nangong Hua sat in the middle and back of the banquet.

Although the Earl of Gongning's Mansion was an earl, it had no real power and was not the emperor's favorite, so naturally it had to make concessions to others.

She looked at the lively scene in front of her and understood something.

At the moment, she has not crossed that threshold.

"Are you envious?" Nangong Hua glanced at her and asked in a low voice.

Pu Qiongzhi smiled slightly, but took care of his feelings, "I don't envy you."

Sooner or later, she'll have all of their money in her pocket!

Nangong Hua glanced at her and said nothing.

As he was speaking, Pu Qiongzhi looked over as if she had noticed something.

Gongsun Huaili, who was sitting at the top seat, happened to be facing him.

Everyone saw the Ninth Prince raise his glass to the Duke Gong Ning and his wife, and the two of them also drank the wine.

Everyone in the hall is a shrewd person.

Although this action could not reveal the relationship between the Duke Gongning and his wife and the Ninth Prince, it could show the Ninth Prince's attitude towards them.

No matter how low the Ninth Prince's status is, he is still the son of the emperor and has the blood of the emperor, so he has the possibility of inheriting the throne.

I just don't know why the other party is showing goodwill to the Gong Ning Earl and his wife.

Originally, everyone had many speculations, but then they saw the eldest princess raise her glass to the two of them.

After the two of them drank respectfully, Pu Qiongzhi toasted the Princess of Jinnan who was standing beside her.

Pei Wanqing, who was sitting next to the imperial concubine, was almost going crazy with jealousy.

She didn't expect that Pu Qiongzhi had accumulated such a good reputation in Beijing!

Some time ago, the Ninth Prince was angry with her because of the refugees in the suburbs, but fortunately she gave him the farm she had bought early in the morning.

The Ninth Prince liked the farm very much. In his previous life, it was presented to him by Pu Qiongzhi, but now she had snatched it away first.

"Xiaojiu, the marriage selection will be held in a while. Do you have a girl you like?" The imperial concubine saw what was on her niece's mind and took the initiative to speak for her.

In the eyes of Prime Minister Pei and Concubine Pei, the Ninth Prince will definitely choose Pei Wanqing.

But Pei Wanqing also looked so devoted, and in Gongsun Huaili's eyes, it seemed that he had completely controlled her.

Hearing the imperial concubine's question, many people's eyes were focused on the Ninth Prince.

There were more than one prince present, but everyone had his own thoughts.

Who wouldn't want to be favored by Prime Minister Pei's daughter? If you can get Pei Wanqing, you'll have the support of Prime Minister Pei and Concubine Pei!

However, for some reason, Miss Pei just fell in love with Lao Jiu.

Lao Jiu's appearance was indeed outstanding, but he was not favored, nor did he seem to have any extraordinary talents...

"Everything still depends on the arrangements of my father and mother. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Gongsun Huaili replied calmly.

The imperial concubine wanted to say something else, but Pei Wanqing beside her could see that the Ninth Prince was already unhappy.

Although she felt extremely bitter, she was afraid that the imperial concubine would anger him. "Aunt, please try this dish. It tastes quite good."

"You child, I am just..." Concubine Pei was about to say something, but she saw the look in her niece's eyes. Although she was displeased, she stopped talking awkwardly.

Pei Wanqing lowered her eyelids and fell into thought.

In the previous life, my father did not devote all his energy to the Ninth Prince and was always fickle.

This also led to the Ninth Prince sending his father to retire and return home as soon as he ascended the throne, and even sending his aunt to be buried alive with the late emperor...

Without the support of the previous dynasty's relatives, she, the queen, was walking on thin ice in the palace, just like the current queen!

After she was reborn, she immediately told her father that she loved the Ninth Prince and would not marry anyone else but him, and asked her father to seriously consider the matter of her position.

However, although Prime Minister Pei chose the Ninth Prince, he did not take the Ninth Prince seriously.

He simply thought that the Ninth Prince was an easy-to-control son-in-law, and his beloved daughter also happened to like him.

Although he loves his daughter, he is not the kind of person who would indulge a child in her mischief.

"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, please think it over carefully!" Pei Hancai's arrogant tone showed his authority.

The emperor was now old, and many matters were handled by Prime Minister Pei, which showed that he had full trust in him. Prime Minister Pei also used this opportunity to gain many benefits for himself and even gained a lot of real power.

Pei Wanqing stared at her father, shook her head, and signaled him to stop talking.

Pu Qiongzhi was a little surprised. She had never seen a minister ask the prince to think it over before making a decision. Was this a threat?

"..." Gongsun Huaili gave an ambiguous smile, "Thank you, Prime Minister Pei, for reminding me. This prince will remember it."

"Ninth brother, if the noble lady you are going to marry is decided, I wonder how many women's hearts will be broken!" The Thirteenth Prince Gongsun Huaining said jokingly with a smile.

Gongsun Huaili continued, "Thirteen, you really are... Aren't all the brothers here also talented and romantic? I must be the least likable one."

The others also laughed to ease the awkward atmosphere.

When Nangong Hua saw the Thirteenth Prince and the Ninth Prince singing the same tune, he couldn't help but drink a glass of wine.

The Thirteenth Prince had been the Ninth Prince's man since the very beginning, but he hadn't discovered it... He even helped him get rid of the Thirteenth Prince at the critical moment to prevent future troubles!

It seems that this person is far more cruel and ruthless than he imagined.

But how could he protect the Bo family and his wife? Simply hiding would be of no use.

Nangong Hua lowered his eyes and wondered which of the current princes showed more signs of being a wise ruler.

Pu Qiongzhi saw that he had fallen silent, "Husband, are you feeling unwell due to the alcohol? Do you want to go out for some fresh air?"

"Nothing, I didn't drink much." Nangong Hua shook his head, his thoughts jumping out.

Gongsun Huaili saw this scene and felt unhappy.

"It's boring to just watch these singing and dancing. Why not ask the ladies to show their skills?" Concubine Pei spoke again.

The song and dance was arranged by the Queen, so she had to go against it and change the way it was played.

"That's a good idea!" The Thirteenth Prince on the opposite side spoke first, "But how do we play it?"

Pei Wanqing seemed to have been prepared for this and said, "How about I start with this lady, and then nominate someone after the performance, and pass it on like this?"

"This way, we won't miss any talented woman!" Concubine Pei nodded.

Pei Wanqing then stood up and said, "Then I will perform a dance. I will go downstairs and change my clothes first."

When Pu Qiongzhi saw Pei Wanqing looking in her direction, she suddenly felt a little overwhelmed.

Could it be that this girl is coming for me?

When he heard that she was going to perform a dance, Prime Minister Pei, who was sitting at the top, frowned but said nothing.