Chapter 104 Others are secretly obeying, but you are hypocritical
Jiang Hanyu laughed.
No matter who offends her wife, she will bear the grudge until the last day of her life.
"Don't worry, Yuyan, Su Zhe won't appear at the Linde Banquet."
Two days later, Linde Banquet.
As the sun sets, the golden beasts in the Linde Hall emit incense, and the seventy-two twined palace lanterns illuminate the hall as bright as day.
As Su Yuyan slowly stepped into the palace gate, the golden pheasant on the Nine-pheasant Crown shone brightly in the candlelight, making her look even more noble. This Nine-pheasant Crown was a reward from the Emperor two days ago, specially ordered by the Imperial Household Department to be made overnight.
Jiang Hanyu and Su Yuyan saluted the emperor according to the rules.
After sitting on the throne, the emperor exempted them from the formalities and then glanced at everyone.
There were not many people attending the banquet today, only a few royal relatives and Su Lin and his wife.
"When I was still the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace, I fought many battles and saw countless piles of corpses. I know how many soldiers and generals would die in war, and how many civilians would be torn apart and their families would be destroyed. Therefore, I have always been in favor of peace."
"I have been on the throne for over thirty years, and I have never considered launching a war to expand my territory. All I have thought about is how to govern the country well and how to reduce the suffering of the people."
"I never imagined that during my reign, Dafeng's territory would expand by an entire city, without sacrificing a single soldier. I am deeply pleased, and today I am hosting a Linde Banquet to honor Princess Rui."
After he finished speaking, the emperor looked at the chief eunuch Gao Dezhong who was standing beside him.
Eunuch Gao's sharp voice of "The Imperial Banquet" echoed throughout the hall.
Thirty-six maids in indigo-colored palace costumes walked in in two rows, holding gilded food trays in their hands.
The leading female official in charge of the imperial cuisine held an ivory token in her hand. The four small cinnabar characters on the token, "Imperial Meals Personally Prepared," were particularly eye-catching under the palace lanterns.
As soon as the 'Golden and Jade Fish' appeared, Su Yuyan's eyes lit up.
The sea bass slices were so thin that light could see through them. They were placed on a lotus seat carved from crushed ice, and each slice was covered with golden sauce.
Then, the palace maid placed the "roasted camel hump" on the table in front of Su Yuyan. The meat sizzled and the fat dripped onto the silver charcoal, with a faint hint of sandalwood.
Seeing that they were all her favorite foods, Su Yuyan looked towards the emperor sitting on the throne.
"Father, today's imperial banquet..."
The smile in the emperor's eyes was surprisingly genuine.
"I ordered the palace servants to ask Prince Rui about your taste. Today's imperial banquet is all prepared according to your taste."
After speaking, the emperor turned and looked at Su Lin.
"When I was still the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace, my beloved Su accompanied me on many expeditions. I have witnessed your dedication to Dafeng over the years. Now, your daughter is as capable as any man and has expanded Dafeng's territory."
"Come, I'll toast you a glass."
Su Lin stood up and bowed.
"This old minister is terrified."
The emperor picked up the golden cup and drank it all.
"Before Prince Rui took command, Dafeng had Lord Su leading the troops in battle, which was why the enemy's cavalry never set foot in Kyoto."
"I'm happy today and want to drink a few more cups with you."
Su Lin kowtowed.
"This old minister thanks you for your grace."
"Stand up. Come, let's drink together."
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the old emperor, who had drunk a lot, was a little tipsy.
"I see that there is very little left of each dish on the table in front of Princess Rui. I think she is full and has eaten her fill."
"In that case, today's Linde Banquet ends here."
"Prince Rui, please help me to the imperial study. I have something to say to you."
Jiang Hanyu stood up and answered "yes" to the emperor, then walked up to Su Yuyan.
"Yuyan, rest here for a while. I'll come and take her home when I'm better."
"good."
After the Emperor and Prince Rui left, the Queen and the two princesses also left one after another.
But Jiang Huaijin didn't leave.
Not only did he not leave, he also stared at Su Yuyan with a sharp gaze.
There was no longer any disdain or disgust in his eyes towards Su Yuyan; instead, there was a burning and bright look in his eyes.
Su Yuyan, whose eyes had been on Su Lin and his wife, stood up and ran over the moment the emperor left the hall.
"Father and Mother, Yan'er misses you so much."
Mrs. Du looked kind.
"Mother misses Yan'er too. Since yesterday, mother has started embroidering winter clothes for Yan'er. When she finishes in a few days, mother will send someone to deliver them to you."
Su Yuyan hugged Du's arm affectionately.
"The prince takes care of everything for me, from food and clothing to housing and transportation, so mother doesn't have to do needlework for me."
Mrs. Du grabbed Su Yuyan's hand.
"Your Highness Prince Rui's efforts for Yan'er do not prevent your father and I from making efforts for you."
"On the day of the state banquet, your father came home with a sullen face. Upon questioning, I learned that he was irritated by his colleagues' criticisms of you. Your father didn't sleep that night, and the next morning, he declared, 'If I hear a colleague criticize our daughter again, I'll beat him up,' and then he stormed off to court."
Upon hearing this, Su Yuyan looked at Su Lin.
"If I had also bet the city of Dafeng on the state banquet and ultimately lost the city, would father have asked His Majesty to order us to go to war and recapture the city?"
Su Lin didn't think twice.
"Of course, your father will cover everything for you."
The family of three chatted for a few more sentences before Mrs. Du spoke.
"The banquet is over. It is against the rules for your father and I to stay in the palace for a long time."
Su Yuyan said.
"Then Yan'er will go home to visit you in two days."
After Su Lin and his wife left, Su Yuyan sat back in her original seat and waited for Jiang Hanyu to pick her up.
At the same time, Jiang Huaijin dismissed all the servants in the hall except Xiu'er, then stood up and walked to Su Yuyan.
"I didn't expect that you would make such a big splash."
Seeing Jiang Huaijin, Su Yuyan prepared to practice starting from scratch again.
"Let's put that aside for now. Why didn't the prince come to my wedding?"
"It's fine if you didn't come, but why didn't you bring the 12,000 yuan share? You don't intend to participate in the social etiquette at all, right?"
Jiang Huaijin: “…”
"You and King Rui have been married for a long time, so let's not talk about this matter."
Su Yuyan said firmly.
"I don't care what the prince wants from me today. You have to give me the 12,000 yuan share first, otherwise there will be no discussion."
After she finished speaking, she stretched out her white fingers and made a zipper motion at her lips.
Jiang Huaijin: “......!”
He thought about it, turned around and walked quickly out of the hall, waving his hand to call his trusted guards over from a distance.
A quarter of an hour later, Jiang Huaijin returned to Su Yuyan with the banknote.
"Here, this is ten thousand taels."
Su Yuyan took the banknote and stuffed it into her wide sleeves.
"So, why did the Crown Prince come to me today? Are you trying to use the position of Queen as bait to get me to help you kill Prince Rui?"
Jiang Huaijin: “…”
"Is this the image of me in your mind?"
Su Yuyan's eyes were full of teasing.
“That’s not exactly the image.”
"Actually, the prince is unique in my heart, completely different from others."
Jiang Huaijin's excited heart and trembling hands.
"How is it different?"
Su Yuyan spoke frankly.
"Don't be fooled by your outward appearance of being upright and kind-hearted. In reality, you are extremely dark and vicious."
"Your bright and upright appearance like the sun is just a disguise."
Jiang Huaijin: “…?”
After laying the groundwork, Su Yuyan drew a conclusion.
"To sum it up in one sentence, you're a hypocrite."
"Others are all insincere, but you are hypocritical."
Jiang Huaijin: “!!!!!!”
This is what you mean by being different from others?! ! !
Seeing his expression change, Su Yuyan continued to be furious.
"Why does the prince have that expression? Is there something I said wrong?"
"Don't think I don't know that you not only look down on me in your heart, but also treat me like a dog. Otherwise, you wouldn't have asked me to poison King Rui."
"So your outward appearance of respect, filial piety, and loyalty is all a false facade. My conclusion is correct."
Jiang Huaijin: “!!!!!!”
He took a few deep breaths.
"Yuyan, I admit that I didn't like you before and wanted to use you to deal with King Rui, but now I really like you."
Su Yuyan: “?”
"Hey, are you changing your strategy?"
"Are you planning to play the emotional card first and then use me to deal with King Rui?"
Jiang Huaijin looked at Su Yuyan affectionately.
"I really like you, and I will never use you against anyone in the future."
"You once loved me deeply, but I failed you in the past. From now on, I can dismiss all the women in the East Palace for you, and I only want you for the rest of my life."
Hearing this, Su Yuyan rubbed her chin with her white hands, her eyes full of mockery.
"Really? I won't believe it unless you swear to it."
"What oath? Tell me."
Su Yuyan smiled.
"You swore that...if you didn't really like me, you'd be into eating shit."
"I will eat shit every day for the rest of my life, tasting everything from cow shit to sheep shit to donkey shit to horse shit to bird shit to fish shit to snake shit to cockroach shit to bat shit to toad shit. In the end, I will eat shit until my stomach bursts and I die."
Jiang Huaijin: “!!!!!!”
Jiang Huaijin, who was really moved by her, was not afraid of making this oath, but it was a bit disgusting...
He took a few more deep breaths.
"I swear I, Jiang Huaijin, really like Su Yuyan. If I say one thing and mean another, I'll fall in love with eating shit."
"I will eat shit every day for the rest of my life, tasting everything from cow shit to sheep shit to donkey shit to horse shit to bird shit to fish shit to snake shit to cockroach shit to bat shit to toad shit. In the end, I will eat shit until my stomach bursts and I die."
"I swore as you requested. Do you believe me now?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yuyan showed Concubine Hua's classic expression of disdain on her face.
"You, the crown prince of a country, are actually coveting your brother's wife. I think you are really hungry!"
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