Chapter 286 The Palace Banquet Ends
"Take this vicious palace maid away, it must be her fault, behead her today!"
Regardless of whether it was the palace maid who did it or not, the emperor always needs to give an explanation to the ministers present. And this palace maid is the perfect scapegoat.
Pei Xuanyi frowned, he knew that this palace maid should be innocent.
Although he has been used to such things over the years, but now it is better to prevent as many as possible, just as if it is a blessing for Xiao Xixi.
"Your Majesty, today is New Year's Eve, it is not suitable to see blood. I think it is better to take this palace maid to prison first, and then I will interrogate her later, and then make a decision?"
The emperor felt that the little grandson's words made some sense.
"That makes sense. Although it is New Year's Eve, too many things have happened. Then take this maid away first and make a decision after the banquet."
The emperor also looked a little tired. He had never experienced such a turbulent New Year's Eve banquet before. The festive atmosphere of the New Year was somewhat dampened by these disturbances.
"Come on, take this maid to prison and continue the banquet."
The maid's face was pale, but fortunately she was spared from death. She couldn't help but look at the little grandson with gratitude, and then was dragged out of the palace by the eunuch.
"Since the Empress Shufei is fine, that's the best outcome. Ministers, don't be restrained, continue to enjoy the singing and dancing, eat and drink well. Just pretend that nothing happened before."
The little grandson spoke at the right time, and the ministers dared to continue to use the food on the table, but in short, they were not as happy as before.
Although the singing and dancing were still being performed, the atmosphere was not as lively as before, and the emperor noticed it.
In fact, the emperor himself was also a little uninterested.
"My dear ministers, happy New Year. Happy family and prosperous career."
The emperor said a few polite words.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the emperor was a little tired. Even some smarter officials had begun to compliment the emperor in turn.
After several people said some formalities and blessings, the emperor announced the end of the palace banquet.
"In this case, everyone should go back home and spend a happy new year with your parents and family."
After the emperor finished speaking, he left the palace first, which meant seeing the guests off.
The ministers were able to go this far, so they naturally understood the emperor's thoughts and were able to read his words and expressions. Upon seeing this, they immediately knelt down and saluted.
"Farewell, Your Majesty."
The palace banquet was over, and no one dared to mention what happened at the palace banquet, as if nothing had happened. The ministers were very silent, and each went home, looking like they were worried.
The only happy person might be Qin Xixi.
[That's great, I knew that after letting Beibei detoxify Concubine Shu, the palace banquet would definitely end early. 】
Otherwise, the emperor would have to spend some effort to find the murderer who framed Concubine Shu, and in the end, it is still unknown who will become the scapegoat.
Now it's good, they can finally go out to watch the fireworks, and they can also go home to play with their brothers!
Xiao Xixi was thinking beautifully, but unexpectedly, a person appeared in front of Qin Shu to block the way.
If Qin Shu hadn't been paying attention, she might not have found Anyueya. She was still a child, standing up so little, with open hands to stop them, Qin Shu couldn't help but feel a little confused.
"What are you doing here to stop us, is there something you want to tell us?"
Although Qin Shu always has an inexplicable resistance to the An brothers and sisters, Anyueya doesn't look much older than Qin Xixi, and Qin Shu always has a preference for little girls of this age. Therefore, Qin Shu's tone is also very gentle.
But Anyueya didn't have the same gentle attitude as Qin Shu. She just stared at Qin Xixi with her eyes, and then said to Qin Shu indifferently.
"Please stay. I have something to talk to you in private, but I don't want this person to hear it."
Anyueya pointed at Qin Xixi arrogantly, looking unwilling to talk to them.
How could she be so rude to little Xixi?
Qin Shu didn't like the way Anyueya looked at Xixi, nor did she like her attitude towards Xixi, and she didn't like her pointing her finger at little Xixi.
The eldest princess was also beside Qin Shu, and she frowned when she saw this. The little daughter of Concubine An's family is obviously a legitimate daughter, so how could she be brought up like this?
Little Xixi obviously felt Anyueya's targeting, and she was even more dissatisfied. Why does Anyueya talk to her mother and the others without bringing her along! What is her relationship with her mother, what is Anyueya's relationship with her mother, why is Anyueya like this?
Seeing Qin Xixi's angry look, Qin Shu disliked Anyueya even more.
And...
Qin Shu couldn't help but think of the little girl, Zhou Fangyu, who had similar eyes to Anyueya a long time ago.
Why are children nowadays so scheming? Anyueya's eyes were also full of calculations when she looked at little Xixi. Qin Shu couldn't help but feel a little confused, and didn't understand why children nowadays have become like this. She was also a little glad that little Xixi was still so innocent.
"Is there anything that can't be brought along to talk about with little Xixi? If you don't want to, then let's not talk about it."
Qin Shu was about to leave when she saw this, and Anyueya saw Qin Shu was about to leave, and immediately shouted anxiously.
"Do you really not want to listen? This matter is about Qin Xixi. If you don't listen this time, you won't have this opportunity next time!"
Although Qin Shu was very reluctant to fulfill Anyueya's wish, she stopped involuntarily when she heard that Anyueya wanted to talk about Xiao Xixi.
There was no need for Anyueya to lie to them. If what she said was not about Xiao Xixi, Qin Shu and the others could just leave. Qin
Shu made up her mind and asked.
"Okay, I promise you."
Xiao Xixi immediately became anxious when she heard it.
[Mother, I feel that this Anyueya is not a good person. Don't be fooled by her! Let Xixi listen to anything. What if mother is deceived by her? ]
Xixi was very anxious.
But Qin Shu was not in a hurry. She touched Qin Xixi's head and comforted her.
"Xixi, go there with the princess and wait for mother. I'll be there soon. Don't worry, if mother really gets any useful information, she will tell little Xixi."
Qin Shu knew that Qin Xixi loved gossip, especially this time it was about her.
They didn't want to avoid Anyueya, so Anyueya could hear what she said. But she just snorted coldly, not thinking that Qin Shu wanted to tell Qin Xixi after hearing what she said. Anyueya couldn't help but feel a little fearless.
The princess nodded to Qin Shu, and then she carried little Xixi to the other side.