"Master, what are you doing?"
Helian Yu saw Chang An and explained to him excitedly: "See these four chairs? Except for you and the head aunt Yu Shi who didn't come, there are a total of 32 people in our palace, divided into four teams, eight people in each team."
"Each team sends one person to sit on a chair, and the other seven people cover their faces with cloth and walk ten steps away toward the person on the chair. The one who can feed the dried fruit into his mouth can choose one thing on the table, and they do this until all the dried fruit is available."
"We two will be the referees."
Helian Yu pulled Chang An down, made him lower his body, and patted his shoulder: "As a referee, you can go to my treasure house and choose three items you like. See how good I am to you."
But you can't betray me. Even if you betray me, you can't stab me in the back.
Chang An lowered his eyes to hide the smile in his eyes and replied: "I am delighted."
Helian Yu snorted proudly, "Go organize them into teams, the game will start soon."
Chang An had followed Chang Hai for several years and had learned Chang Hai's true skills. In addition, the task given by Helian Yu was indeed simple. After a few breaths, the four teams were divided. Four people sat on chairs, and the remaining seven people lined up, with each of them having a cloth strip.
Helian Yu made a small flag with a handkerchief and a small stick, stood aside, raised the small flag and waved it, "Start!"
A moment later, laughter that resounded through the sky was heard from Fengyang Pavilion, which was truly rare in the deep palace.
The second prince Helian Sheng, who had just walked to the wall, had curiosity in his eyes. He quickened his pace and stood at the door of Fengyang Pavilion.
Looking from the entrance of Fengyang Pavilion, he could only see the young palace maids and eunuchs lined up. Hearing bursts of laughter, he stepped inside. Just as the young eunuch next to him was about to shout at the top of his lungs, he stopped him.
Helian Sheng approached and saw all kinds of people walking in the wrong direction; some walking in circles; some walking bumping into the wall; and those who were not walking in the wrong direction were holding dried fruits in their hands and throwing them at people's foreheads and noses.
After watching for a while, from time to time one or two would be fed with dried fruits, take off the cloth strips, and select the small items on the table with great joy.
Helian Sheng actually sensed something interesting and walked over to Helian Yu. When everyone was about to salute, he waved his hand and asked them to continue.
Chang An took a chair and asked Helian Sheng to sit down, and handed him a hand warmer.
Helian Sheng praised: "Chang'an is meticulous, no wonder father put him next to Zhaoyang."
Helian Yu was not familiar with Helian Sheng. Apart from meeting yesterday, they had no other interactions. All she knew about Helian Sheng was that he loved freedom and leisure, but was forced to die at the palace gate, separated from his lover by life and death.
"I met my fourth brother before I came here. He asked me to tell you that he would come over after the court session and have lunch at your place."
"Okay." Helian Yu agreed and asked politely, "Would you like to eat here, second brother?"
"Since Zhaoyang's kindness is hard to refuse, then I will not refuse."
Helian Yu: "..."
When did she show her hospitality?
The laughter and joy from Fengyang Pavilion spread throughout the six palaces in just one morning.
The concubine Shu, the head of Qixiang Palace, was so angry that she smashed two teacups.
"What does she mean? She's making such a fuss right after returning to the palace. She's just a princess without a mother. Does she really think that His Majesty will always dote on her?" Concubine Shu's face twisted. "Your Majesty hasn't come to see my Eighth Prince these days because of that sickly boy!"
Yue'e lowered her voice and dismissed all the servants, "Your Majesty, you can't say that about Princess Zhaoyang. If it gets out..."
Concubine Shu was so angry that she patted her chest and gritted her teeth, "I just can't bear it!"
"Has there been any news from Doctor Feng? Is it really a congenital deficiency?" Concubine Shu asked.
Yue'e shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Feng was unable to take Ping An's pulse and said that he was kicked out by Princess Zhaoyang."
Concubine Shu's eyes lit up, "Did it really come out from the blast?"
"yes."
"Let's go! Let's go complain to His Majesty!"
Yue'e held her forehead and stopped Concubine Shu, "Your Majesty, Princess Zhaoyang has been in the limelight these days, please don't speak ill of her in front of His Majesty."
Concubine Shu gritted her teeth and had to stop, "Then I will swallow this anger?"
Concubine Shu smiled and patted Yue'e's hand, "Good Yue'e, you are really smart."
Yue'e smiled shyly, "Your Majesty is very smart, and I am showing off my skills in front of an expert."
Concubine Shu looked towards the direction of Fengyang Pavilion, with a hint of viciousness flashing in her eyes.
As the sun reached noon, Fengyang Pavilion welcomed several distinguished guests.
Helian Yuzhen never expected that Helian Su, Helian Sheng, Helian Sheng, Helian Chi and Helian Ya would come over to have lunch with her.
Helian Yu looked at the group of people who looked like a beehive, his face stiff, "You guys... want to eat together?"
Led by Helian Su, followed by a group of young children, they rushed into Helian Yu Palace and presented some gifts.
"Come here, Xiaoyu'er. I brought you something good."
Helian Su sat in the main seat, waved at Helian Yu and smiled with ill intent.
At least, in Helian Yu's eyes, he had bad intentions.
Helian Yu walked over reluctantly, bowed very tactfully, and muttered softly: "It must be something bad."
Everyone was ashamed and admired Helian Yu's courage; the personal palace maids and eunuchs were even more reserved and lowered their heads; the palace people in Fengyang Pavilion were worried, fearing that Helian Su would be unhappy.
"The Imperial Master asked someone to send you something good."
As soon as Helian Su finished speaking, Helian Yu turned around and ran away.
"Bring it back."
Helian Su sneered, and Chang Hai dodged and grabbed Helian Yu who was running out, apologized, and brought her in front of Helian Su.
Helian Yu struggled, "I want to go to the concubine's room, why are you stopping me?"
Helian Su put his hand on the table and tapped it twice. The eunuch beside him immediately opened the box, took out the warm white porcelain bowl and placed it on the table.
Helian Su sneered, "Take the medicine first and go later."
"I don't want it, I can't hold it anymore!"
Helian Yu kicked and struggled. If Chang Hai hadn't grabbed her, she would have sat on the ground.
Helian Su's eyes twitched, and he slammed the table: "Helian Yu, you better behave yourself!"
Helian Yu covered his ears and shook his head, "I don't want to listen! I don't want to take the medicine!"
Helian Su's eyes were complicated. He glanced at his children. None of them were as difficult to serve as her when they were young. She even had trouble getting her to drink medicine.
Helian Su groaned: "If you don't drink this medicine, I will not allow the Imperial Master to come to see you, and you are not allowed to leave the palace to go to the Imperial Master's Mansion."
Helian Yu pursed his lips, put his two dangling legs on the ground, stretched out his hand to Helian Su, and said in a loud voice: "Bring me the medicine!"
Helian Chi made everyone laugh. He was just drinking medicine, but he acted like he was going to die heroically.
They had never made such a fuss when they were children, nor did they dare to do so.
Even if they did not receive the emperor's favor, they were still cautious, fearing that he would dislike them.
If the royal family is disliked by the emperor, their life will be more difficult than that of beggars among the people.
Helian Ya's eyes were burning. The more Helian Yu was favored by Helian Su, the more room she had to maneuver for the marriage. She was determined to catch Helian Yu, this living Bodhisattva!
Helian Yu held the medicine bowl, and people surrounded her and watched her drink the medicine, but she just couldn't drink it.
His eyes rolled around as he tried to think of ways to shirk the responsibility.
(End of this chapter)