As soon as Long Jingchen entered the banquet, he was greeted by Consort Shen. The Empress could only clench her fists secretly, but her face remained dignified, showing no emotion.
She looked at Long Jingchen with a gentle smile: "Where has Your Majesty gone?"
Long Jingchen glanced at the crowd who were secretly looking up at her and, unusually, gave her face, saying in a deep voice, "I've had a bit too much to drink. I'm going out for some fresh air."
"Oh." The Empress nodded slightly, knowing better than to press further. "Then if Your Majesty is feeling unwell, you should go back and rest early."
"Hmm." Long Jingchen nodded in agreement, then looked at the Empress Dowager: "Mother, I have drunk a bit too much and feel a little unwell, so I will go back and rest for a while."
"Alright." The Empress Dowager was in a rare good mood and did not stop Long Jingchen. She simply watched the performance in the banquet hall with great interest.
When everyone saw that the Emperor was about to leave, they all stood up and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty, we (your subjects, your wife, your daughter) respectfully see you off."
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Long Jingchen and Consort Shen walked out together.
Seeing this, the Empress followed suit and went out as well.
With three important figures suddenly absent from the banquet, everyone became much more relaxed.
Several wealthy young ladies who usually got along well exchanged glances and then went out together.
...
After returning home, Sang Jiang felt extremely tired. She didn't think much of it, assuming it was just because she hadn't been in a good mood lately and hadn't rested well.
She lay down on the bed and fell asleep fully clothed.
Chunhe went over and covered her with a blanket, then took off her shoes before walking to the door and closing it for her.
...
Afterwards, Sang Ruo and Wei Qing practically lived in Mingyue Palace, and only then did the group begin to make meticulous plans.
That's why they chose the time for Sang Yun's wedding.
As the eldest sister, Sang Ruo will definitely attend. Sang Jiang can also use their past relationship to leave the palace with Sang Ruo. Knowing Sang Ruo as he does, Long Jingchen will never expect that Sang Ruo would take Sang Jiang with her. At that time, Wei Qing's people will cooperate with them from the inside...
Soon, Sang Yun's wedding arrived.
Sang Jiang and Sang Ruo also dressed up in their finest attire, and the two of them rode together in a carriage to the Prime Minister's residence in a high-profile manner.
Long Jingchen did not go this time.
For a subject to have both the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort attend his wedding, it was already a great honor.
However, this was actually a good thing for Sang Jiang and the others. With Long Jingchen gone, no one would dare to make things difficult for them, and no one would stop them from going wherever they wanted.
Chunhe sat down beside the two and said softly, "Princess, Consort Sang has many of the Emperor's men lurking in the shadows."
As soon as she finished speaking, the two looked at each other.
The two never expected that Long Jingchen would send someone to follow them.
Sang Jiang shook her head and pressed her temples in frustration: "Forget it, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. We'll talk about it later."
Sang Ruo nodded slightly in agreement. There was no use in them being anxious now. They would just have to wait until they arrived at the Prime Minister's residence and met Wei Qing before making a decision.
Soon the carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the Prime Minister's residence.
At this moment, a large crowd had already gathered at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence.
As soon as the two appeared, everyone knelt down: "Your Majesty, Sang Hongfu, along with his family, respectfully welcomes your esteemed presence."
Sang Jiang raised an eyebrow slightly, not wanting to say much to him.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Sang Ruo pursed her lips and took two steps forward to help Sang Hongfu up: "Father, there's no need for such formality, please get up."
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