Chapter 292: The Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet
Looking at the figure striding away, Yan Mu sighed helplessly, "Royal brother, wait for me."
As soon as he finished speaking, a short figure suddenly rushed out from behind the rockery and bumped into Yan Mu headfirst.
Yan Mu felt pain and stumbled back two steps. When he saw who was coming, his handsome face turned a little ugly. "Yan Lin, today is the chrysanthemum viewing banquet. What are you doing rashly rushing over here? What if you hit a noble lady?"
"I bumped into you!" Yan Lin snorted coldly, holding his chin high. He was young and short, but that didn't stop him from looking down on others. "Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you lecture me? My mother is the Imperial Concubine! You're the son of a guilty concubine, get the hell out of here!"
Yan Mu frowned and looked quietly at the arrogant child in front of him.
"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, the Third Prince is your elder brother. How can you speak disrespectfully to him?" The young eunuch behind Yan Mu couldn't stand it anymore. He was eager to protect his master, so his tone became a little harsh.
"Where did you come from, you dog slave, to dare to speak to me like that?" Yan Lin raised his eyes, glared at Yan Mu, and shouted, "It's true that dogs follow their masters. Your slave will be like you!"
Yan Lin spat on the ground, his disgust for him almost overflowing from his eyes. "You couldn't even bear to give me a stray cat. Where in the world can you find a brother like this?"
He was talking dirty, but Yan Mu didn't show any anger on her face. Instead, she smiled at him.
Yan Lin only felt that the smile on the corner of his lips was dazzling, and frowned and asked loudly, "What are you laughing at!"
The next moment, he was kicked on the back unexpectedly and flew out in the blink of an eye.
"Ninth Prince!"
The eunuchs and palace maids who were accompanying him were all terrified and rushed over to support him.
"You bastard! No wonder everyone calls you a troublemaker, causing such a mess in the palace." Yan Ci looked at the boy who had risen from the ground with a half-smile, his eyes as cold as ice. "I didn't take it seriously at first, thinking you were still young. But now that I see you, your arrogant and domineering attitude is even worse than that of a dandy hooligan."
"You've completely disgraced the imperial family in public." Yan Ci glanced at him and said calmly, "Go back to your mother's palace. Eunuch Fulu, go to Changqing Palace and tell my father to confine Yan Lin to house arrest for half a month because of his misconduct."
"Why!" Yan Lin's eyes were red, and he wanted to cry, make a fuss, and even commit suicide like he did before, but the noble ladies not far away cast their eyes over here. He gritted his teeth and held back his tears. Just as he was about to curse at Yan Ci, he suddenly saw the bright yellow clothes on Yan Ci and was so scared that he froze in place.
The palace has strict rules and regulations, and only the emperor can wear bright yellow. But now, it is worn by Yan Ci, and even the eunuch Fulu who serves as the emperor's side follows him.
"If you cause any more trouble, you'll never be allowed to come out again." Yan Ci lowered his eyes, his gaze stern, a look that could make anyone feel helpless. "If I see what happened today a second time, Yunxi Palace will never be able to make a comeback."
After saying this, Yan Ci turned around angrily and strode away.
Yan Lin was so angry that his teeth were itching, but it was of no use to him.
My mother had already told me not to bring the matter to Yan Ci's attention, and I obeyed him. But who knew he would be so partial to that bastard Yan Mu!
"You just asked me what I was laughing at. Do you know now?" Yan Mu looked at the dirt on his clothes, and the smile on the corner of his lips gradually widened. "I'm waiting for my brother. What are you waiting for?"
The sarcasm in his eyes was not concealed. After saying this, he turned around and caught up with his brother.
"Bitch...you are all bitches-"
"Ninth Prince, be careful with your words!"
Before Yan Lin could finish his curse, the young eunuch behind him covered his mouth and dragged him back to Yunxi Palace with coaxing and persuasion.
Ever since Yan Ci entered the Imperial Garden, his eyes have never left Wang Qingchan.
She was wearing a lilac brocade dress today, which was gentle and elegant, but her hair was simply combed and she didn't wear many accessories. Her little face was not made up, and she was sitting in the corner whispering to her sister-in-law.
She didn't even put on makeup, which clearly showed that she didn't take this chrysanthemum viewing banquet seriously.
Yan Ci lowered his eyes dejectedly, trying to hide the unhappiness in his eyes, but his third brother was still chattering beside him.
"Royal brother, the second daughter of the Imperial Censor family is gentle and virtuous, and the niece of Lord Zhang is also wise and intelligent—"
Before Yan Mu could finish his words, a piece of yam cake was stuffed into his mouth.
"Hmm." Yan Mu frowned slightly, his eyes full of surprise and suspicion.
"Eat something and you'll be able to shut up." Yan Ci glared at him fiercely and glanced at the corner out of the corner of his eyes.
The palace maid brought a plate of rose candies and gently placed it on the table in front of the nobles. Although it was a sweet snack, it made the beauties frown in displeasure.
Wang Qingchan put a handkerchief to her lips, pushed away the plate of crispy candies, and her eyes turned slightly red.
"What's wrong with you?" Su Cheng was a little surprised. He held her arm and whispered, "Don't you usually love sweet food? The sun is rising from the west today?"
Wang Qingchan lowered his head, lowered his brows and remained silent, with a flash of struggle in his eyes.
Throughout the entire banquet, apart from those noble ladies who were vying with each other and trying their best to show off their beauty, the one who cared the most was Yan Mu.
But seeing his brother's cold look, Yan Mu's heart also turned cold.
"Acheng...I want to go home."
Wang Qingchan's voice was muffled, and he refused to even raise his head.
Su Cheng paused, a dark look flashed in his eyes, and he whispered, "If you want to leave, I will accompany you."
Wang Qingchan looked at her with gratitude, stood up quietly, and was reluctant to even say a few words to Yan Ci.
Seeing her leave, Yan Ci looked unhappy and left the table early, followed by Yan Mu.
All the protagonists left, and the chrysanthemum viewing banquet was forced to end.
"Qingchan!"
Su Cheng quickly caught up with the girl in front of him, grabbed her slender wrist, frowned and asked, "Wait, why are you so weird today? Ever since the prince showed up, your face has been particularly ugly. What happened to you two?"
Wang Qingchan remained silent and stubbornly refused to look back at her.
"Qingchan, please say something! You're driving me crazy!"
Su Cheng was concerned and couldn't help but hold her shoulders with his hands, exerting a little force to force her to face him.
His sight fell on her tearful eyes, and Su Cheng couldn't help but be stunned, "Qingchan, you...why are you crying?"
"Acheng..." Tears rolled down his cheeks. Wang Qingchan could no longer hold back the grievance in his heart. He hugged the girl in front of him tightly, sobbing softly.
Su Cheng's uneasiness gradually intensified. He raised his hand and stroked her back, gently helping her to calm down. "What happened? Don't be afraid. Even if something terrible happens, I'll be with you."
"I..." Wang Qingchan covered her face and cried, her shoulders heaving.
A dull sob came out from between her fingers, "Ah Cheng, I'm pregnant."
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