Chapter 59: Palace Banquet, So Many People
She stands second only to one man and above ten thousand others, and will enjoy endless glory and wealth throughout her life.
Not only does she get doted on by the prince who will become the emperor in the future, she is also doted on by young generals, loved by powerful eunuchs, and kings from foreign countries... All the outstanding men in the book will be fascinated by her, will become her slaves, and will do everything for her just to please her.
This is a Mary Sue novel.
She, Shen Ruyi, is the most noble woman in the world. She is the phoenix soaring in the sky. How can a humble cannon fodder ant like Shen Tang obscure her brilliance?
Even if Shen Tang, that bitch, stole her chance, so what? The world still revolved around her.
"Don't be angry. You can't change anything even if you are angry." Shen Bailin said coldly, "Fortunately, relying on your mother's family's relationship, we also have the opportunity to go to the palace tomorrow. Tomorrow, we will take Ruyi to attend the palace banquet!"
"Our Ruyi is no worse than Shen Tang. Since the emperor likes children so much, he will definitely like our Ruyi! Maybe our Ruyi can also be crowned as a little princess and put Shen Tang under her feet!"
Qin Hanyan calmed down, "My husband, you are right. Let the tailor make a beautiful dress for Ruyi, and let her show off in front of the royal family tomorrow!"
Shen Bailin originally wanted to say that the family had no more money and that all the money they had was borrowed from outside, but he swallowed the words back.
Tomorrow the couple is counting on little Ruyi to show off, and how can that be possible without a pretty dress!
This money should be spent even if you have to sell everything you have!
"Madam, have you done what I asked you to do?" Shen Bailin urged, "You have to do it as soon as possible. Our family has been living a very poor life lately!"
"Of course I know. Do you think I want to live such a hard life? But my father is partial after all. He treats me differently from that bitch Qin Yunshuang. This time, I was able to go to the palace banquet because I went to my father and asked for it after a lot of twists and turns. My father was already very dissatisfied with this, and I was too embarrassed to talk about money anymore."
"I have to wait until our little Ruyi's 100th day, then I can have a legitimate reason to ask for money." Qin Hanyan said, "By then, my father will have no choice but to give me the money even for the sake of the child."
"Okay, then take more." Shen Bailin's eyes were full of greed.
The next day was the palace banquet held every month in the imperial palace.
Every year, the palace banquet would invite the wives of some respected and prestigious ministers in the court as well as the royal relatives to attend.
In order to see little Tangbao as soon as possible, Qin Yunshuang and Shen Zongguang rushed to the palace.
Following them came Shen Bailin and Qin Hanyan, with Qin Hanyan holding the exquisitely dressed Shen Ruyi in her arms.
Shen Bailin was busy socializing with the ministers. At the palace banquet, the men's and women's seats were separate.
The women sat together, while the ministers sat on the seats on the opposite side.
"How dare you two come here?" Qin Yunshuang sneered. Since everyone had already torn their faces apart, there was no need to be polite. "Shen Bailin, you have been demoted by the emperor a long time ago. Aren't you ashamed to show up here?"
"My husband and I have invitations to attend the palace banquet. What's there to be ashamed of?" Qin Hanyan sneered in dissatisfaction. She stared at Qin Yunshuang with pride. "Besides, it was Dad who recommended my husband and me to bring our children to attend the palace banquet. Are you dissatisfied? Then go find Dad."
In the past, Qin Hanyan would act like a little white flower in front of Qin Yunshuang to pretend to be pitiful, but since they had a falling out, she simply stopped pretending.
The cards are out.
"It seems that Dad has become confused due to his age." Qin Yunshuang sighed.
They actually received a post about their family of three entering the palace.
Originally, she wanted to tell her father what Qin Hanyan had done to her and her family, but her father had been busy with her mother's affairs recently and it was very tiring for him. Also for the sake of her father's health, she decided not to let her father know so as not to make him angry and embarrassed.
"How can this be considered muddled?" Qin Hanyan smiled smugly, "Who said that I can't have something that you have?"
Today is her day to be proud of!
Because she dreamed yesterday that the little prince was very special to their Ruyi!
Very special!
In the future, the prince will grow up with Ruyi and protect Ruyi like an older brother. When Ruyi grows up and becomes a young girl, the prince will confess his love to her and Ruyi will become the prince's consort.
Later, the prince succeeded to the throne and became the emperor, and his wife Ruyi became the empress.
The day when Ruyi becomes the empress will be the day when the Yongyi Marquis Mansion will be completely destroyed!
By then, she would have someone chop off Qin Yunshuang's hands and legs, dig out her eyes, and throw her into a cesspool to become a human pig!
Not only that! Qin Yunshuang's daughter, this little Tang Bao - when Ruyi becomes the queen, she will throw this Shen Tang into the military camp as a soldier!
What little princess? She is nothing!
You and your family just wait for me!
Qin Hanyan's gaze was so hateful that Qin Yunshuang felt extremely uncomfortable.
She was too lazy to bother with Qin Hanyan and turned to leave, but as they passed by, her eyes accidentally met Shen Ruyi's.
This was the first time she met Shen Ruyi.
Different from the cute little kid like Xiao Tangbao, Shen Ruyi's gaze was dark and cold, so chilling and penetrating.
Being stared at with such eyes is like being stared at by a poisonous snake, ready to pounce and bite you at any time.
Moreover, there is an inexplicable sense of superiority in her eyes, giving people the feeling that she is the master of all things, looking down on the humble ant-like humans.
This look... is too scary.
How can this be the look a three-month-old child should have?
Qin Yunshuang just felt a chill all over her body.
At this time——
"The prince has arrived—"
Shen Ruyi's eyes lit up, her male protagonist was finally here!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Princess Mingzhu is here—"
The Emperor came with the Empress and the Crown Prince.
What was different from previous years was that the emperor was holding a little baby in his arms this time.
The little dumpling was wearing the most noble bright yellow dress embroidered with auspicious clouds. The collar and cuffs of the dress were covered with light yellow fox fur, which made her look warm. Her chubby face was pink and tender, with a normal, healthy pink hue. She had two cute little buns on her head, one on the left and one on the right, and a pair of big, dark, watery eyes looking around curiously.
Cute and adorable.