“Big Brother!”
"Third brother!"
"Boss!"
Just as the man fell, three voices rang out at the same time. The next moment, several people quickly came to the man and helped him up.
Wei Jian sneered, "We are still a family."
He waved his hand without giving the other party a chance to explain. "Take him away and ask if there are any accomplices. Who is behind this?"
Immediately afterwards, everyone in the group was taken away.
"We were able to successfully apprehend the perpetrator this time, thanks to Miss Sang." Wei Jian turned and bowed to Sang Luan and Meng Youning, his tone respectful. "I'm going to Linde Palace now, so I'll trouble you two here."
Afterwards, Wei Jian instructed his men, "Be careful, and don't let anyone who looks suspicious go."
"Yes." The guards' voices suddenly rose.
After Wei Jian left, the Imperial Household Department suddenly became much more spacious.
Night fell as promised.
Linde Hall.
The palace maids came and went, each holding a glass cup filled with various foods.
After placing it on the table, they hurried out, each one walking hurriedly but in an orderly manner.
The hall is brightly lit, with light and shadow interweaving.
At this moment, the ministers were all seated at the side. Except for the seats next to Feng Hengzhi and Qi Ran, the rest of the seats were already full.
Everyone couldn't help but whisper to each other.
Since the two couples got married, although the court officials never saw the two brides again, their stories have been circulated among the people.
"Where is Luan'er?" Liu Wenxian saw that there was no one beside Feng Hengzhi. She looked around but still didn't see Sang Luan. She couldn't help but ask Feng Hengzhi.
Feng Hengzhi nonchalantly picked up the wine cup in front of him, tilted his head back and took a sip. He then tilted his body slightly, raised his eyes, and replied indifferently, "Don't worry about her."
Liu Wenxian frowned slightly and turned to look at Feng Shinian beside her, her eyes full of worry.
He touched Feng Shinian's arm lightly and said, "She hasn't come back yet at this hour. Could she have taken the wrong road?"
Feng Shinian patted her hand and said, "Madam, you don't have to worry too much. After all, today is a palace banquet. Luan'er should be aware of it."
Liu Wenxian had a bad feeling in her heart.
She only prayed that Sang Luan would not be impolite at the palace banquet.
Just as she was daydreaming, a bright yellow figure suddenly appeared above her. He stood with his hands behind his back, standing upright.
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor; long live the Empress, a thousand years." Everyone knelt down and saluted in unison.
"Everyone, please stand up. Please be casual at this palace banquet. Just treat it as a gathering of good friends who have not seen each other for many days." Emperor Zhaowu lowered his eyes and looked down, full of energy. Then he waved his hand and slowly sat down.
"Yes." Everyone responded in unison.
"The palace banquet has officially begun..." the eunuch beside Emperor Zhaowu shouted at the top of his voice, his tone long and drawn out.
As soon as he finished speaking, some women in red clothes came in one after another from outside the hall. They were very graceful, and their clothes danced with their every move.
After about ten people entered, they stopped and quickly adjusted their posture.
The next moment, music sounded and the beauties began to dance.
The beauty moved, her red dress fluttering, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present. The wine cup was held in someone's hand, and the liquid inside was gently shaken.
After one stick of incense.
"Where's Youning?" Jiang Zhuo leaned closer to Qi Shangqing and lowered his voice. "It's already started, why hasn't he come back yet?"
While Qi Ran was drinking, his eyes were leisurely staring at the woman moving gracefully in the field.
He still remembered that one night a few years ago, there was a woman with an outstanding appearance dancing under the moonlight.
When the beauty started dancing, he would consciously follow the music, feeling very happy.
That dance is much more beautiful than the people in front of me.
Sadly, such days will never come again.
Thinking of this, Qi Ran's mood instantly became depressed, and he raised his head and drank several sips of the wine in the glass.
It seemed that only in this way could he release the depression in his heart.
Jiang Zhuo's words suddenly fell into his ears. He waved his hand in dissatisfaction, "Mom, why are you mentioning her at such a good time? It really spoils the fun."
If his parents had not insisted that he get married, and if the emperor had not issued an imperial decree, he would not have married Meng Youning.
Qi Shangqing glanced at him sideways, his brows knitted tightly together. He reached out and slapped Qi Shangqing on the head, glaring and saying, "You little bastard, if you keep acting like this, I think your reign as a prince will soon be over."
Qi Ran's cheeks were already flushed, and he felt a little dizzy.
He chuckled at Qi Shangqing and said, "Dad, what are you talking about? As long as you haven't achieved your status as a prince, I will never be able to achieve my status as a prince. It will never be possible!"
Qi Shangqing frowned at him, said nothing more to him, quickly looked away, and let out a breath of foul air inwardly.
"Why can't I see the Crown Princess?" Emperor Zhaowu asked suddenly.
Qi Ran raised his hand, not disguising his disdain in the slightest, "It would be best if she doesn't come."
The scene fell into silence for a moment, and Qi Ran was still a little dazed at this moment.
Emperor Zhaowu paused, and the smile between his eyebrows disappeared.
He uttered an "oh," and said, "It seems that you are not very satisfied with this marriage I have granted you?"
Qi Ran half-closed his eyes, stood up suddenly, raised the wine cup in his hand towards Emperor Zhaowu, opened his lips slightly, and burped before he could say anything.
Qi Shangqing's eyelids twitched, and with a wooden face, he reached out and pulled Qi Ran down Li Lai. Jiang Zhuo on the side directly took a piece of cake and stuffed it into Qi Ran's mouth.
"Eat yours." Jiang Zhuo said gritting his teeth.
"This kid is drunk. Please don't argue with him, my royal brother." Qi Shangqing stood up, a smile on his face. "My royal brother granted him a marriage because he thinks highly of Ran'er. How could Ran'er not be satisfied?"
"Since you can't drink, just drink less." Emperor Zhaowu narrowed his eyes for a moment, and there was no emotion in his voice.
Immediately, he raised his eyebrows and looked away, "The next one should be Fu Sheng Xian, right? The song he sings is much better than the others."
As soon as he finished speaking, voices of agreement were heard from the audience.
The palace servants quickly removed all the musical instruments from the stage, and the performance stage instantly became much more spacious.
"Your Majesty, please have some grapes." The Queen ordered someone to add another fruit plate to Emperor Zhaowu.
Unexpectedly, he just waved his hand, his eyes fixed on the front. "When I was little, my mother would listen to this Huangmei Opera from time to time. Queen, you should listen carefully later too."
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