Seeing this, Mu Zian felt a little scared.
Fortunately, Xiao Xiuning did not delve into the matter, but simply looked in the direction where Shen Congrong's figure disappeared and said something.
"Although the Empress has lived a secluded life in recent years, the Shen family behind her has grown into a powerful and prosperous family."
"Moreover, many of the Shen family members are stationed on the frontier and hold military power. Even my father is very wary of the Shen family."
Mu Zian nodded upon hearing this. No wonder the Shen family kept such a low profile in the capital.
As he spoke, Mu Zian tried to insert the phoenix hairpin given to him by the Empress into Xiao Xiuning's hair.
However, Xiao Xiuning waved her hand and said...
“I have plenty of these in my palace, you can leave them to others.”
After saying that, Xiao Xiuning turned and left as if in a huff.
The rules for the royal New Year's Eve dinner are always numerous.
Xiao Yu and Shen Yunrong sat at the head of a long table.
The other princes were arranged in order of age.
Although Xiao Xiuning was favored by Xiao Yu, she could only be ranked last.
Mu Zian then sat next to him.
The table was laden with a dazzling array of delicacies, many of which Mu Zian, a person from later generations, had never seen before.
No wonder everyone is eager to become emperor; a table full of food alone is enough to drive people crazy.
"Let's eat!"
At Eunuch Cao's command, the maids outside the door began serving the dishes.
Although it was New Year's Eve dinner, the atmosphere was very restrained and oppressive.
At this moment, the only sounds in the huge Tiangan store were the clinking of bowls and chopsticks.
After a New Year's Eve dinner that didn't quite resemble a traditional New Year's Eve dinner, everyone moved to a side hall to begin their vigil for the New Year.
After taking a sip of tea, Xiao Yu suddenly spoke up and asked Mu Zi'an, who was in a daze.
"Duke Zhenguo, who do you think I should make crown prince?"
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