At the annual Mid-Autumn Banquet, officials of the fifth rank and above in the capital can bring their families to attend, but of course they need a banquet invitation.
Si Junshan originally didn't want to bring Si Jinxing with him, but the three big words "Si Jinxing" were clearly written on the banquet invitation.
Besides, she had recently received rewards from the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, and she should express her gratitude in person.
Now... he can finally relax.
Si Junshan nodded and said, "Let's go. Once you enter the palace, be careful with your words and actions. Stay by your sister's side and don't walk around."
Not only Si Jinxing's name was on the post, but also Si Jinyun's name.
You may not go to places that are mentioned in the post, but you must not go to places that are not mentioned in the post.
Si Junshan knew that his third daughter had a willful temper, so he didn't want to take her with him. However, Si Jinyue sent a message saying that she would bring her sister with her.
Si Jinyun said a lot of sweet words, and only then did Si Junshan agree to let her go.
The father and daughter got on the carriage and headed towards the imperial city.
"If the Empress Dowager asks about your second sister, just say that she caught a cold and don't say anything else." Si Junshan did not forget to remind Si Jinyun while in the carriage.
Si Jinyun nodded in agreement.
Why does she need to say this in person?
Soon, the carriage arrived outside the palace.
Officials entered the palace through the Suzaku Gate, while female members of the family entered through the Shunde Gate.
Si Junshan asked the coachman to drive the carriage to Shunde Gate first, put Si Jinyun down, and gave her a few detailed instructions, which were nothing more than not to cause trouble. Then he went back to Zhuque Gate and got off the carriage.
It was not yet 3 p.m. when Si Jinyun arrived and saw a long queue outside Shunde Gate. Palace servants were checking identities at the palace gate.
Although it was her first time attending a palace banquet, she had heard her sister, the princess, talk about the palace rules many times. She was not afraid at all and lined up at the back of the line with Lianxiang.
She quickly started chatting with the ladies in front of her.
Those were daughters of fourth- and fifth-rank officials. How could they have ever come into contact with the daughters of first-rank officials?
What's more, this young lady's elder sister is the younger sister of the current Princess Rui!
They all started praising Si Jinyun and praised her to the sky!
"Miss Si, your skin is so smooth and radiant!"
"Yeah, look at this pink and tender white! Who wouldn't be moved by it?"
"Young Miss Si has already achieved her current beauty before she even reached the age of marriage. If she grows up a little more after reaching the age of marriage, she will surely become famous throughout Jianzhou!"
"Yeah yeah!"
Si Jinyun felt a little elated when she heard these people's praise, but she didn't notice Lianxiang following her, and her expression changed several times.
Recently, her skin has become more and more tender and fair, even whiter and smoother than her older sister.
You know, she has had dark skin since she was a child, so how much must she envy fair and tender skin?
She really wanted the Ninth Prince to see her current self.
Now my second sister's whereabouts are unknown, and we don't know whether she is alive or dead. If the Ninth Prince sees me like this, he will definitely change his mind and fall in love with her.
That's why she begged her elder sister to help her get the admission ticket to the palace.
Finally it was her turn. The old lady who was checking her identity read the post and said with a smile:
"So it's the Third Miss of the Si family. Princess Rui has already instructed that the Third Miss should accompany this young eunuch to Wanfu Palace."
Si Jinyun nodded, thanked him, and followed him.
This was her first time entering the palace. The golden glazed tiles shone brightly under the afternoon sunlight.
Red walls, green tiles, flying eaves and steep platforms, the shape is gorgeous, every detail is meticulously crafted, every detail is magnificent!
Si Jinyun's attention was suddenly attracted by the person in front of him.
He is here.
He actually came to attend today's autumn banquet.
She had heard from her eldest sister that the Ninth Prince had a cold personality and seldom attended palace banquets. He even rarely showed up at the Empress Dowager's birthday party.
Today, she just came to try her luck, but unexpectedly, she actually met him.
This is fate, right?
Qi Moli was walking with Qi Nanyuan and Qi Nanye on their way to Fuyang Palace.
Seeing this, the ladies walking in the corridor hurriedly knelt down and saluted them.
Si Jinyun's eyes were always on Qi Moli. He was standing tall in a black robe, with well-defined facial features and a pair of deep and dark amber eyes. He exuded a lazy and wild aura.
She couldn't help but step forward, with a hint of shyness in her eyes, and said, "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince."
Qi Moli glanced at the woman in front of him, without pausing for a moment, then looked at the eunuch leading the way, raised his eyebrows and asked:
"Who is this?"
The young eunuch quickly stepped forward and replied, "Your Highness Prince Mo Ying, this is the third young lady of General Zhenyuan's mansion."
"Oh." Qi Moli nodded, looked at her again, then turned around and strode away with Qi Nanyuan and Qi Nanye.
Seeing this, the smile on Si Jinyun's face faded a little.
He didn't recognize himself...
All the ladies and young ladies in the corridor also left with their hands covering their lips and smiling, leaving Si Jinyun standing there in a daze.
How could he not remember himself?
She no longer had the heart to appreciate the scenery in the palace, and was only thinking about how to attract the attention of the Ninth Prince.
When she arrived at Wanfu Palace, people were gathered in groups outside the palace, talking.
Of course, people of noble status could be summoned by the empress dowager to enter the palace for conversations, while those unimportant people like them would naturally wait outside the palace, waiting for the time to come and move to the Fuhe Palace.
"Have you heard? Something happened to the second daughter of the Si family who was engaged to His Highness the Ninth Prince!"
"What happened? She didn't come today? I wanted to see what she looks like! I'm surprised she even got the Ninth Prince to agree to this marriage!"
"It is said... Oh, he disappeared in the mountains and forests!"
"There are many robbers in the mountains and forests...ah, isn't that right?"
Several elegantly dressed young ladies gathered together, talking quietly.
He Zhaoyue and Lei Qianyin walked past those people, paused, and listened carefully. Their faces suddenly darkened.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Have you seen it? And you just talk about it behind her back?" He Zhaoyue frowned and scolded.
"Be careful that His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince hears what you say, the young lady from Minister Li's family, the daughter from your Lord Zhao's family, and you, you." Lei Qianyin looked at each of them one by one and recognized them all.
Si Jinyun noticed Ye Wan'er walking behind them. She remembered that this woman was the granddaughter of the old tutor, who had been rejected by the Ninth Prince in marriage.
The young ladies who were whispering were of high status and were not afraid. One of them was Liu Fangzhi, the granddaughter of Prime Minister Liu Yangfeng.
"It's just a thing I brought for auspicious occasions. If it's missing, then it's gone. Why are you so anxious?"
When Lei Qianyin heard this, she was about to say something to clarify, but she heard the palace door open.
A eunuch shouted, "The Queen Mother has arrived."
Everyone outside the hall knelt down to pay their respects, and Si Jinyun secretly looked up.
However, he found that the woman following the old queen was actually his missing second sister!
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