The banquet was grand.
Jiang Qiao listened to the pleasant music of stringed instruments not far away, which actually added some fun to this boring banquet.
"The palace musicians are good, but they're still a bit behind me!"
Yu Xing felt that it was necessary to correct her princess's outspokenness. "Princess, please keep your voice down. If others hear you, they'll complain to the emperor."
Jiang Qiao didn't care: "My backer isn't my father, I just have my grandmother."
Qin Pianyue listened to the words of the people next to her, Queen Mother?
By the way, why hasn’t the Queen Mother arrived yet? Logically, everyone except the Emperor should have arrived by now!
How can she practice her medical skills if the Queen Mother doesn't come?
Qin Pianyue asked Jiang Qiao, "Your Highness, why hasn't the Queen Mother arrived yet?"
Jiang Qiao chuckled secretly, unable to hold it back. "Grandmother, your health hasn't recovered yet. You won't be attending the celebration banquet tonight. What's the matter?"
Qin Pianyue was a little surprised when her plan was interrupted. "What? Not coming? In the novel..."
Realizing what she had said, she quickly shut up, "Nothing happened to me, it's just that everyone has arrived and I haven't seen the Queen Mother yet, so I'm just curious!"
What's wrong with this world? Why is it different from the novels she reads?
Jiang Qiao supported his forehead with one hand, and curled the corners of his lips slightly, "So that's how it is."
You didn’t expect that the Queen Mother would not come at all. Let’s see how you can accomplish your mission!
Qin Pianyue is trapped in her own predicament. She can't always be a concubine's daughter in the Shangshu Mansion. What must she do?
She glanced at her silver box bracelet, which contained her homemade poison. Since the Queen Mother was not coming, she would find an opportunity to make a contribution herself.
"The Emperor has arrived~" a sharp voice sounded at the door.
The hall suddenly became quiet.
"Long live our emperor!"
Jiang Ji walked up to the dragon throne under everyone's gaze. "Everyone, please stand up. Today is General Jinghong's celebration banquet. Summon General Jinghong to the palace."
The sharp voice sounded again, "General Jinghong~"
A man in a red gauze robe with a round collar and wide sleeves entered the hall. His features were bright and elegant, and his features and eyebrows were extremely outstanding, reminding people of green bamboo in the rain.
But Jiang Qiao didn't think so. Instead, she thought the man was like a poisonous snake climbing on a green bamboo. It was impossible to tell his emotions and desires. He was always unhurried, quiet and distant, but he could give you a fatal blow at any time.
Chi Qi'an's heart began to flutter as soon as he saw Jiang Qiao. She was the emperor's concubine, so it was inevitable that they would meet tonight. He wore a black veil that night, so she might have forgotten him...
The man's deep black eyes stared at her, no emotion visible in them. As they looked at each other, a subtle atmosphere spread in their silence, like a lingering fragrance that entangling them.
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Jiang Qiao was in a lazy posture, with her chin supported by her hand, smiling at him. They finally met again.
Chi Qi'an's heart was beating faster and faster. He retracted his gaze and looked directly at the person sitting on the dragon throne, "Your Majesty."
Jiang Ji asked him to stand up and gave him a seat.
As luck would have it, Chi Qian'an was sitting right across from Jiang Qiao, and as long as he raised his eyes, he could see her smiling eyes.
Chi Qian'an was confused, could it be that he recognized him?
Jiang Qiao supported his forehead with one hand, and looked at the handsome man with bright eyes and sparse eyebrows opposite him with his sparkling eyes. The corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up.
The Chi family is currently enjoying the emperor's favor, who wouldn't want to win them over?
At this time, all the ministers toasted him, but Chi Qian'an was annoyed and ignored them. When the Chi family was in decline, they took advantage of the situation. Now that the Chi family has recovered, they want to win them over again. How could such a good thing happen in the world?
Just when the ministers were at a loss for words, Lou Zhuxin spoke.
"Your Majesty, the banquet is like this every year. After so many experiences, it is inevitable that everyone will feel bored. I have a good idea. I hope to make this banquet more interesting."
Jiang Ji was in a good mood: "Princess, please tell me."
Lou Zhuxin's eyes flashed, and she glanced at Jiang Qiao and said with a smile, "Madam Liu, bring up the wooden box."
Aunt Liu handed the box that she had prepared in advance to Lou Zhuxin.
Jiang Ji was curious, "My Lady, what is this?"
Lou Zhuxin explained, "Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say. The ladies at today's banquet are all incredibly talented, and I've long wanted to see them. So, I've prepared this wooden box containing the names of the ladies present. I'll draw a prize from it later, and the chosen young ladies from noble families can choose a skill they're good at performing. If they perform well, I'll give them a gift. Is that okay with you, Your Majesty?"
Jiang Ji nodded, "Your Highness, this is a good idea. Let's get started!"
Lou Zhuxin smiled brightly, "Yes!"
Jiang Qiao, even if you are smart, what can you do? I will definitely ruin your reputation tonight.
Jiang Qiao felt something was wrong as soon as Lou Zhuxin opened her mouth, but she couldn't put her finger on what it was. She just knew that Lou Zhuxin was going to get her.
Lou Zhuxin was naturally not that stupid. She drew Jiang Qiao first. Anyway, the wooden box was in her hand, so she could do whatever she wanted with it. She had already prepared Jiang Qiao's name.
At that time, Jiang Qiao will definitely choose the dance she is best at. When she leaves her seat to change into her dance costume, the people arranged by Lou Zhuxin will take her... Then she will bring people to look for her. Such an embarrassing thing happened at the banquet. Based on Lou Zhuxin's understanding of Jiang Ji, Jiang Qiao will definitely be sentenced to death.
Even if it was later proved that Jiang Qiao was forced, Jiang Ji would not keep her. Sometimes the royal family's reputation is so important.
"The first person drawn was Liao Wan, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue."
Liao Wan stood up respectfully and glanced shyly at Chi Qi'an at the men's table. "What I want to demonstrate is my zither."
Lou Zhuxin smiled and said, "Okay, Miss Liao, let's get ready and start!"
…
Two more people were drawn over...
Jiang Qiao knew that Lou Zhuxin would pick her. Seeing that Lou Zhuxin was not under any pressure, she guessed that she was preparing a big move this time.
Could it be that he would just start killing people? It wouldn't be that violent!
Jiang Qiao: [Brother Wangcai, give me some tips.]
Jiang Qiao had just finished asking when a note was suddenly stuffed into her hand. She looked up and saw that it was from an unfamiliar maid.
She opened the note in her hand, which detailed Lou Zhuxin's plans for the night, with a name written on it.
Fanglan!
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