The palace banquet was held on a sunny afternoon.
In the imperial garden, exotic flowers and plants compete with each other for beauty, but the position of chrysanthemum is unshakable.
Today, the palace banquet is based on chrysanthemums, and the protagonist must be chrysanthemums.
With various colors and rich varieties, they bloom to their heart's content, adding a strong atmosphere to the autumn.
Although the chrysanthemums are gorgeous, they cannot hide the beauty of other women competing for beauty.
The ladies dressed up and gathered in groups of three or four.
They show off their own success, drag down others' misfortune, and laugh at their companions' frustrations.
Among the happy crowd, Jiang Yayuan looked particularly lonely.
In the past, whenever she appeared, the ladies would rush to get close to her, and many people would be proud of having a word with her.
Ever since she killed a concubine and her husband Han Junsi, her image in the capital has plummeted.
She became a venomous snake that everyone avoided.
She became the talk of the ladies.
Jiang Yayuan refused to attend such a palace banquet.
But her mother and elder sister Jiang Yamei repeatedly tried to persuade her.
The mother said, "Our Yuan'er has done nothing wrong, so why should she hide from everyone? Let's go out openly and see who dares to gossip about us."
Her elder sister said, "The Shen and Jiang families almost hold up half of the Jin Dynasty. You just killed an ungrateful person. Even the Han family dare not accuse you of a crime. Little sister, if you can make them stand higher in the future, those who laugh at you today will crawl at your feet tomorrow."
Jiang Yayuan knew that her mother and elder sister wanted her to cheer up.
She couldn't resist their wishes and had to go to the palace banquet.
Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Yamei socialized with Jiang Yayuan as usual.
Due to the power of the Jiang and Shen families in the court, everyone treated Jiang Yayuan as usual on the surface and did not mention the affairs of the Han family at all.
Turning around, they complained even more crazily about Jiang Yayuan's cruelty.
"Ah, my, my, it hasn't been long since the Anping Marquis's son died, and the Jiang family's second daughter has come to attend the palace banquet in all her splendor. Human nature is truly terrifying."
"Before they got married, she shamelessly had an affair with the Anping Marquis's son. Such a person is shameless at first glance."
"Indeed, birds of a feather flock together. The Marquis of Anping would murder his own fiancée. It's obvious he has a tainted character."
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Jiang Yayuan accidentally heard these words and her eyes turned red with anger.
But there were so many mouths at the palace banquet, she could shut one but not all.
The ladies' discussions did not stop until the arrival of the Queen.
Luo Qingqing sat high on a chair, surrounded by a group of palace maids and nannies serving her.
She symbolically said a few opening words, and the palace banquet officially began.
The singing, dancing and music troupe came on stage one after another and performed passionately for everyone.
Everyone admired the chrysanthemums, ate dishes made with chrysanthemums, and tasted chrysanthemum wine.
The whole banquet was filled with joy.
After the singing and dancing, many noble ladies from aristocratic families joined in the fun and volunteered to perform for everyone.
They either recite a poem, dance or play a song.
Everyone brought out their best talents to perform, trying to leave a good impression on the Queen.
If the rumors are true and the Queen Mother really wants to choose a concubine for the Emperor, then the Queen Mother will definitely give priority to the woman who performs on stage today.
Luo Qingqing didn't know what everyone was thinking. She just watched everyone's performance with enjoyment.
Until she was a little tired of sitting, she ordered the system: "System, give Jiang Yayuan the truth pill now."
The system responded: "Host, you finally remembered me. I thought you had forgotten me."
It "whoosh" and threw a truth pill at Jiang Yayuan.
Jiang Yayuan, who was hit by a truth pill that no one saw, had a dazed look in her eyes for a moment.
She slowly put down the cup in her hand and looked up at all the ladies at the banquet.
Her eyes were red, filled with desperate madness.
She stood up suddenly, facing the crowd and said, "You say I'm vicious and cruel, you say I'm jealous and hateful, all of this is because of Luo Qingqing."
Jiang Yayuan suddenly pointed at Luo Qingqing who was sitting high up.
The ladies all exclaimed in surprise.
Is Jiang Yayuan crazy? How dare she call the current queen by her full name and even criticize her?!
Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Yamei immediately stepped forward and held Jiang Yayuan back to prevent her from saying anything harmful.
Jiang Yayuan struggled hard and screamed like crazy, not at all like a lady from a wealthy family.
"Don't stop me, I'm going to expose Luo Qingqing's true face today.
During the time she was missing, she was abducted by the bandits called by Han Junsi. She had already become a fallen woman, but it was ridiculous that the emperor still treated her as a treasure.
Although she entered the palace, she did not abide by the code of conduct for women, did not follow the palace rules, and even had affairs with other men.
My husband, Han Junsi, was bewitched by her and lost his mind, taking one wrong step after another, until he lost his mind.
Um...you...don't...stop me. All my misfortunes are caused by Luo Qingqing! ...
Ah! It hurts! Mother! …..Why are you…ah! ….”
Jiang Yayuan's inappropriate remarks were interrupted by several slaps from Mrs. Jiang.
Jiang Yamei covered Jiang Yayuan's mouth, but Jiang Yayuan was still struggling, making "wuwuwu" sounds.
All the ladies in the garden were stunned by Jiang Yayuan's words.
Does Jiang Yayuan not want to live anymore?
If she said such words in front of the Empress, even if the Empress was merciful and didn't kill her, the Emperor would not forgive her.
The entire Jin Dynasty, both civil and military officials, would not tolerate someone slandering the mother of a nation like this?!
Mrs. Jiang knelt on the ground, and Jiang Yamei also pressed Jiang Yayuan to kneel on the ground.
Mrs. Jiang begged for mercy in a panic: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, please forgive me. My little daughter has gone mad for a while and started spreading rumors. Please forgive me, Your Majesty, please forgive me..."
Jiang Yamei forced Jiang Yayuan to kowtow, and she also shouted "Please forgive me, Queen."
The ladies just watched coldly, and no one pleaded for the Jiang family.
Jiang Yayuan's remarks were shocking. Anyone who went up to plead for her now would be in trouble with the Queen.
Everyone looked at the Queen who was sitting high up in the sky with the attitude of watching a show.
Luo Qingqing had no expression on her face.
After Madam Jiang cried for a while, Luo Qingqing slowly spoke: "Jiang Yayuan slandered me in public. This is a serious crime. Drag her out and beat her to death!"
Everyone at the banquet was silent as a cicada, not daring to make a sound, for fear of being implicated.
Jiang Yayuan looked at Luo Qingqing mockingly, still making a loud noise without thinking.
Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Yamei cried and begged for mercy.
Several guards came forward and dragged Jiang Yayuan away. Madam Jiang and Jiang Yamei rushed to grab her without caring about their image.
Luo Qingqing sat on a high place, watching with sharp eyes as the long stick hit Jiang Yayuan again and again.
Every time she was hit, she felt better.
She felt extremely happy that she had avenged herself today.
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