"It's okay. He does look like a decent person."
Song Shian glanced at her, then lowered his eyes to look at her exposed neck and arms, his eyes darkening slightly.
But he quickly returned to his usual indifferent demeanor, "Are you planning to enter the palace like this?"
"How is that possible?"
Gu Xiaoqiao touched the two cat ears on his head and said, "If I appear in front of everyone like this, I'm afraid I'll be caught as a monster and studied in the next second."
She muttered as she looked in the mirror, "It's not like everyone is as easy to talk to as you, or as accepting as you are."
Hearing this, Song Shian couldn't help but feel a little happy, but he still looked calm.
"That's good to know. People are evil. It's better not to get in touch with anyone other than me."
Gu Xiaoqiao snorted.
Seeing her disdain, Song Shian couldn't help but smile.
"Okay, we're almost there. Change back and I'll take you to the palace."
Gu Xiaoqiao nodded, changed back to her original form, and jumped back into Song Shian's arms, lying obediently in his arms.
Song Shian hugged her and raised his hand to gently stroke her smooth and soft cat fur.
The carriage soon arrived at the palace gate.
At this moment, the palace gate was wide open, with two rows of burly guards standing on both sides. There were also two large stone lions placed at the door, which looked quite majestic.
Song Shian carried Gu Xiaoqiao out of the car and walked towards the palace gate. The moment they stepped into the palace gate, a solemn and dignified atmosphere hit them.
Inside the palace, a wide red brick road leads to the palace in front.
There are towering trees with lush branches and leaves on both sides of the road.
The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating mottled light and shadows, reflecting the surrounding palaces.
Although there were many people in the palace, there was no noise as they walked on the red brick road. Only the sound of footsteps and the greetings of palace servants could be heard from time to time on the empty palace road.
As we walked along the red brick road, the palace gates on both sides slowly opened, and two rows of palace servants came towards us.
Song Shian walked forward holding Gu Xiaoqiao without looking away.
At this time, a familiar voice came, "Brother Zi'an."
He paused and turned his head to look at the source of the sound.
A beautiful young woman in palace attire ran towards him. "Brother Zi'an, it really is you! I heard your health has improved. Now that I see that it's true, I'm relieved."
"Le Jia?"
"Hehe." The girl laughed heartily, "I didn't expect that after all these years you could still recognize me at first sight!"
"How could I not remember?"
Song Shian curled the corners of his lips slightly.
The girl's smile became even brighter when she heard that, and her watery almond-shaped eyes narrowed into slits.
However, when she looked at the cat in Song Shian's arms, her eyes suddenly brightened. Just as she was about to say something, the maid behind her pulled her sleeve.
"Princess, the Queen Mother asked you to come over quickly. She has urged you several times."
"Ah! All right."
Le Jia stared at Gu Xiaoqiao in Song Shian's arms reluctantly, "Then Brother Zian, see you later."
"Um."
Song Shian nodded, watched her leave, then carried Gu Xiaoqiao and strode towards Hongning Palace.
Hongning Hall has always been the place where foreign guests are received and large palace banquets are held. It is also one of the most luxurious and magnificent places in the palace.
The Hongning Palace was built in the north of the imperial city and covered a vast area. There were various rockery pavilions and lakes around the palace, and the scenery was extremely beautiful.
It can be said that the Hongning Hall represents the face of the imperial palace.
When Song Shian walked to the door holding Gu Xiaoqiao, many officials and nobles were already waiting inside.
The ladies were gathered in groups of three or five, chatting about the latest gossip in Kyoto or the most popular makeup and jewelry. They seemed to be having a great time.
"Prince, please come this way."
At this time, a eunuch came over and bowed to Song Shian, inviting him in.
Song Shian nodded, then carried Gu Xiaoqiao and followed him to the seat that had been arranged in advance and sat down.
However, as soon as Song Shian sat down, he attracted the attention of many people in the hall.
The noble ladies all cast curious glances over here, their eyes filled with unconcealable amazement.
Song Shian had a cold expression on his face. He glanced at everyone in the hall, then lowered his head, took a piece of exquisite snack and concentrated on feeding the cat.
The banquet tables were made of golden nanmu wood and covered with brocade. Various cakes and teas were placed on each table, and the fragrance filled the hall.
"Wow, wow, wow, look! Could this be the prince of the Yongchang Marquisate?"
A young girl muttered quietly, and someone immediately echoed, "That's him, that's him!"
Everyone exchanged glances, and then looked at Song Shian at the same time.
This prince was born with extraordinary handsomeness, with a tall and slender figure, and an innate nobility between his eyebrows, which made people feel awe for no reason.
"I think he's even more handsome in person than in the painting."
"Yeah, he's so handsome."
"If any sister could marry him, it would be a blessing that she has accumulated for several lifetimes. And I heard that he is slowly recovering now..."
"Forget it, we can just admire him. I've heard that the Crown Prince is unlucky with wives. Just look at the Second Miss Lu. She died on the night she got married. And the weirdest thing is, the Crown Prince's illness started to gradually improve after that."
"Is this true? So weird?"
......
The girls were discussing with each other in a chattering manner.
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