night.
Xuan Yuanzhan and Su Xuening attended Long Jiaojiao's farewell banquet together.
Although a grand banquet had just been held, Xuanyuan Peng still invited many civil and military officials, as well as imperial relatives, to accompany him.
Of course, Xuan Yuanzhan, Xuan Yuanyu, Xuan Yuanzhi, and Xuan Yuanduo were all present.
However, Su Huiyan, Consort Liang, and other concubines did not participate.
Xuanyuan Peng looked at Long Jiaojiao and said, "It's rare for the Holy Maiden to come to Dongchu. I originally thought that the Holy Maiden could stay in the palace for a few more days so that she could see the beautiful scenery of our Dongchu. I didn't expect the Holy Maiden to leave so soon!"
Long Jiaojiao glanced at Xuan Yuanzhan before replying, "I have already bothered you for many days. Originally, I came to Dong Chu with the intention of a marriage alliance. Since the Holy King has no such intention, I have no reason to bother you any longer."
Long Jiaojiao's blunt words caused the people present to whisper among themselves.
"Everyone says that the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang is in love with the Holy King, and it seems to be true."
"I heard that yesterday the Holy King and the Holy Queen were kissing in the Imperial Garden when they were caught by the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang. The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang even went up to question the Holy King, and the two almost got into a fight."
"The Holy King doesn't like her at all, no wonder she wanted to leave. She really couldn't stay in the Eastern Chu Palace any longer."
"To be honest, the Holy King is just another woman. Why not marry her as well? He can enjoy the blessings of having two wives and also establish a peace with the Southern Frontier through marriage. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"
"Do you think everyone is like you? The Holy King is deeply infatuated with his Holy Queen Consort and has long vowed to only have her. That Holy Maiden from the Southern Frontier is far inferior to the Holy Queen Consort. I heard her private life is quite chaotic. No wonder the Holy King doesn't want her!"
"Really? Then you can't keep a woman like that!"
Long Jiaojiao heard the whispers and murmurs all around him clearly, and his face turned somewhat grim.
Xuanyuan Peng glanced at Xuanyuan Zhan somewhat awkwardly, then chuckled and raised his cup to Long Jiaojiao: "Since the Holy Maiden is determined to leave, then I will not keep you any longer. This cup of wine is to bid farewell to the Holy Maiden. May the Holy Maiden have a safe journey."
Xuanyuan Peng dared not bring up Xuanyuan Zhan again, fearing trouble, so he quickly ended the conversation.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Long Jiaojiao also raised his wine cup to Xuanyuan Peng, and the two of them drank the wine in their cups in one gulp.
Because Long Jiaojiao had no contact with anyone while living in the palace, no one came up to drink with her at this moment.
Xuan Yuanzhi did want to get to know Long Jiaojiao, but in front of so many people, it would be too obvious for him to rush to befriend the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang, so Xuan Yuanzhi held back.
Long Jiaojiao drank alone, one glass after another, seemingly trying to drown his sorrows.
Those around her only thought that she was so dejected because she had not won the Holy King's love.
On the other hand, Xuan Yuan Yu, who usually drinks on such occasions, didn't touch a drop of alcohol today.
After a few drinks, Long Jiaojiao gave Xuan Yuanyu a wink.
Xuanyuan Yu had been staring at Su Xuening with a dazed look. Seeing Su Xuening and Xuanyuan Zhan being so affectionate, he was already insanely jealous. Now, when Long Jiaojiao gave him a wink, he immediately covered his head and said to the little eunuch beside him, "I have a headache from drinking. Go and bring me a bowl of hangover soup."
The young eunuch understood, bowed, and withdrew.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuanzhan frowned in surprise.
He had been paying close attention to Xuan Yuan Yu today. This guy probably hadn't been drinking tonight, so why would he need a hangover soup?
Moreover, he had seen the flirtatious glances exchanged between him and Long Jiaojiao just now, so it seems that Long Jiaojiao has joined forces with Xuan Yuan Yu.
Xuan Yuanzhan gently squeezed Su Xuening's hand under the table, silently reminding her.
Su Xuening understood Xuan Yuanzhan's meaning and immediately became vigilant.
A short while later, the little eunuch brought over the hangover soup, which was originally intended for Xuan Yuan Yu's table, but he collapsed as soon as he reached Xuan Yuan Yu's side.
A bowl of hangover soup was poured directly onto the line of Xuan Yuanduo, Xuan Yuanzhi, and Xuan Yuanzhan.
"ah!"
This sudden scene startled Xuan Yuanduo and Xuan Yuanzhi, and their wives screamed in fright.
Xuan Yuanzhan had already prepared for this, and when the hangover soup was splashed, he immediately shielded Su Xuening in his arms. He got some of the soup on himself, while Su Xuening remained completely clean, without a single drop.
"I deserve to die! Please spare my life, Your Highness and the princes!" The little eunuch seemed to be startled and immediately knelt down to beg for mercy.
"You scoundrel!" Xuan Yuan Yu took the initiative and kicked the little eunuch, then looked at Xuan Yuan Duo and the others and said, "Brothers and sisters-in-law, are you alright?"
As Xuanyuan Yu spoke, he glanced longingly at Su Xuening.
Su Xuening and Xuan Yuanzhan exchanged a glance, their eyes both understanding each other perfectly.
Xuanyuan Peng was also taken aback by this sudden turn of events, and frowned as he looked at Xuanyuan Duo and the others: "Are you all alright?"
The group checked themselves and said, "We're fine, our clothes are just wet."
Seeing that they were all alright, Xuanyuan Peng was relieved and frowned, saying, "Then go change your clothes."
"yes."
The group agreed and then withdrew.
Seeing that Xuanyuan Zhan was standing still, Xuanyuan Peng said again, "You should go change your clothes too."
Xuanyuan Zhan knew exactly what they were planning to do, but in order to cooperate with them, the couple got up and left together.
Once the two left, Xuanyuan Yu and Long Jiaojiao couldn't sit still any longer, and they also made an excuse to go out.
As soon as Xuanyuan Zhan and Su Xuening stepped out of the main hall, eunuchs and palace maids came to lead the way: "Please follow us, Your Highness and Your Highness."
The men's and women's changing areas are separate; does this mean they are to be kept separate?
Xuan Yuanzhan and Su Xuening exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with worry.
Now that he knows what they're up to, he's really worried about letting Ning'er go with them alone, especially with Xuan Yuan Yu involved.
Su Xuening secretly pinched Xuan Yuanzhan to show him that she would be fine and that he shouldn't worry.
They had already made plans. Originally, he was supposed to deal with Long Jiaojiao alone. How could he obtain the mother Gu if he wasn't alone with Long Jiaojiao?
As for Xuanyuan Yu, he gave Ye Yun and Ye Feng to her, and she also has Ye Yu and Ye Xue. With so many people watching over her in the shadows, what would Xuanyuan Yu dare to do to her?
Besides, she wasn't one to be trifled with. If Xuan Yuan Yu dared to touch her, she would poison him! She had brought several bottles of poison with her today!
Su Xuening pinched Xuan Yuanzhan several times, but he didn't let go. Su Xuening then pulled the hand off her waist and looked at Xuan Yuanzhan, saying, "Your Highness, please go change your clothes. I'll go change my clothes too."
Before Xuan Yuanzhan could speak, Su Xuening followed the palace maid away.
Now that the die was cast, Xuan Yuanzhan had no choice but to follow the eunuch, but he kept turning back to look at Su Xuening, clearly worried about her.
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