The main street of Jinyang City was crowded with people.
It turned out that the general of the Daqi Dynasty had returned to the court. This was the fifth year after Zhao Dexiu ascended the throne.
It was also the first time that Wang Nan of the Daqi Dynasty expanded its territory, and after three years, he finally achieved victory.
The Prince Yi's Mansion was decorated with lights and everyone was in high spirits.
"Hey, sister, what's so exciting about our family?"
"It's normal that you didn't know about your late arrival. This is our princess's second son who has returned triumphantly. I heard that he was appointed captain at such a young age."
"Really? I've been here for two years, how come I haven't heard much about it?"
There was a burst of laughter all around, and someone jokingly said, "Which young master have you seen the princess talk about?"
He even rarely asked about his son going to school.
"The princess has always been like this, very particular about ceremony. Even when her dog gives birth, she has to hold a banquet."
Xia Manni arranged for the princess' servants to give Xia Hongwei a grand welcome.
"Princess, isn't this a bit... too much?"
"Your Highness, what happened? Can you imagine how much the second son wanted to go to the battlefield? Now that his dream has come true, we, as his parents, must celebrate for him."
Zheng Yi blinked but didn't say anything, because his mother and Xia Manni had already started an excited discussion.
It turned out that Xia Manni not only decorated the palace like the New Year, but also hosted a banquet for many distinguished guests.
If you ask the princess if she is worried about being suspected by the emperor, everyone knows that she is not.
Because the prince no longer has any rights, and Xia Hongwei is not the biological son of the prince and the princess, the emperor is very close to the children.
On the day of the banquet, the emperor came in person.
When the prestigious families in the capital saw that the emperor was coming in person, they all came with their wives and daughters to participate.
Since the emperor ascended the throne, there has been a struggle between the old and new forces in the court, and then the new forces took shape.
Everywhere is busy with construction and development, and there has not been a gathering among the nobles for a long time.
Not to mention the party attended by the emperor.
On this day, Gao Peng of the Yiwang Mansion was a Manchu clan, and the protagonist gradually changed from Xia Hongwei to the emperor.
After the emperor took his seat, the protagonists became which lady was dignified, which girl was graceful, and which boy was suave and romantic.
"Hongwei, you are the protagonist today. Is it okay for you to hide here?"
Zhao Yingyi was pulled to the back garden by Xia Hongwei. He was a little worried that he would be scolded.
"Hmph, protagonist? Haven't you seen that the emperor has been keeping his tail between his legs since then? I don't want to entertain those old fogies and just be at ease here."
"What if the prince and princess say something to you later?"
"They don't have time to care about me. They're too busy dealing with the emperor."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at his friend and said impatiently, "Why are you so long-winded? Oh, or are you afraid that my sister won't be able to find you?"
Zhao Yingyi felt embarrassed by what Xia Hongwei said, so he punched him and left angrily.
Xia Hongwei was walking alone in the back garden. At the banquet, there was toasting and Xia Hongwei, the most outstanding child in the prince's mansion, was entertaining people there. Indeed, people had forgotten to mention Xia Hongwei.
After all, he has been a troublemaker since childhood. If it weren't for the protection of the prince and princess, who knows how much old scholars would have to frame him.
"Miss, wouldn't it be inappropriate for us not to go to the banquet?"
"What's inappropriate is just that I'm missing."
"But didn't Madam say that she wanted to take this opportunity to interact with the young masters?"
The young lady shook her head and said, "There's still my sister. It won't be my turn."
"But……"
The maid looked at the young lady's indifferent expression and did not mention it again.
Just then, footsteps were heard behind me.
The maid quickly shouted, "Who is here?"
Xia Hongwei walked out and touched the tip of his nose. He didn't want to eavesdrop either.
"I'm sorry miss, I didn't mean to."
When the maid saw that the man spoke so rudely, she wanted to pull the young lady away quickly.
The young lady glanced at Xia Hongwei. He was dressed casually and even looked a bit like a warrior. He was probably invited by the palace.
Xia Hongwei was also observing this young lady. This young lady looked like a fairy and spoke in a gentle and dignified manner.
This is completely different from Zhao Yingying who was chasing after his elder brother.
"Second Miss, Second Miss, what are you doing? Madam asked you to hurry over."
"What are you yelling about? Miss just felt a little stuffy and came out for a walk."
"Second Miss, can't you learn from the eldest lady? How can you just wander into someone else's house? Madam said..."
"Let's go."
The young lady interrupted the nanny's nagging and stood up to lead the way.
But the nanny didn't seem to intend to give up. She looked at Xia Hongwei behind the pavilion.
She took two steps forward and said, "No wonder you came out for a walk. It turns out you're here to meet your lover. Miss, don't forget your status as a noble lady. Even though you're born out of wedlock, you can't do anything too outrageous!"
"Madam, please don't spit bloody words at me. That young man was just passing by and he's not familiar with our young lady."
"Humph, whether you are familiar or not, of course you have already colluded."
"What nonsense are you talking about, old woman? Which eye did you see us talking? You said you were just passing by. Are you deaf?"
What Xia Hongwei can't stand the most is seeing others being bullied. He has had a chivalrous heart since he was a child. What's more, this kind of thing happened in the palace, so he must uphold justice.
The nanny was obviously of some status, and she was naturally unhappy about being humiliated by an outsider.
She pulled up her sleeves, put her hands on her waist and was about to yell.
"Didn't the Madam say she was looking for me? Can I make a scene if I can't just wander around the palace? Lead the way."
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