Concubine Liang choked and glared at Concubine Rong, then fought back, "I'm just concerned about Concubine Gu. She's already showing her pregnancy, so she needs to be careful on the road. It would be bad if she gets bumped into something."
The other concubines saw Concubine Liang's caring expression and sneered in their hearts, but they did not dare to show it.
Concubine Rong was not to be outdone. "If you are really that worried, why not go and pick up Concubine Gu yourself? That way you can rest assured, and so can all of us."
Concubine Liang: “…”
How could she not understand Rong Fei's sarcasm and mockery?
But she couldn't do anything to her.
Concubine Liang was extremely angry, but she couldn't break up with Concubine Rong, so she could only bear it, turned her head away and ignored her.
"Empress Gu has arrived!"
At this moment, the eunuch's sharp announcement came from outside the hall.
The hall was suddenly silent, and everyone's eyes turned towards the door, wanting to see what the rumored Concubine Gu looked like.
Gu Xiaoqiao walked in slowly, surrounded by people.
She was wearing a smoky-colored long dress today, which made her skin look as smooth as cream.
Her belly was slightly bulging and could not be covered by her skirt, but she still did not look clumsy at all, with a slender waist and embroidered shoes.
She had her hair combed into a bun with clouds and an exquisite and gorgeous headdress. She wore a red gold and ruby hairpin on her bun, which sparkled under the light, making her look luxurious and playful.
When she wore this dress, her face looked even more like the Queen Mother of the Nine Heavens.
For a while, there was a continuous sound of gasps in the hall.
Although Gu Xiaoqiao was pregnant, her temperament was not affected.
A pair of almond-shaped eyes are clear and bright, and the eyes seem to be able to speak when they move.
"Your Majesty, the Grand Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother." Gu Xiaoqiao knelt down gracefully, her soft and clear voice rang out.
Emperor Mian smiled and reached out to help her, "Quick, don't be so polite!"
"Come, sit next to me."
As soon as these words were spoken, not only did the eyes of the concubines in the palace immediately become burning, but even the ministers were stunned.
Does the emperor mean that Concubine Gu should sit next to him?
Although Concubine Gu is currently enjoying the emperor's favor and is the first person in the harem to become pregnant, she is not the empress after all. How can she sit next to the emperor?
Gu Xiaoqiao naturally knew this, so she declined politely.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but I have my own seat, so it is more appropriate for me to sit in my seat." She said with humility and respect.
Seeing that she was unwilling to sit next to him, Emperor Mian also knew her temper and stopped forcing her. "Okay, then my beloved concubine, please sit there first!"
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
Gu Xiaoqiao smiled at him, and then, in full view of everyone, she walked to the seat next to Concubine Liang and sat down.
Concubine Liang glanced at her coldly.
This bitch, isn't she just relying on the fact that she's pregnant with the dragon heir?
Humph, she will get rid of her sooner or later.
When Concubine Rong saw Gu Xiaoqiao sitting next to Concubine Liang, a sneer flashed across her eyes.
This is going to be exciting.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Emperor Mian began to announce the official start of tonight's dinner.
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together, and the atmosphere was great.
Gu Jinjiao, who was sitting in the audience, looked at Gu Jinqiao who was sitting high up in the seat, and was a little dazed for a moment.
She was so dazzling and radiant on the high platform. What she wore was nothing but something worth a fortune.
Is this still the Gu Jinqiao who used to be so timid and didn't dare to say anything when being bullied in the mansion?
The most important thing is that the emperor is so handsome and treats her so well.
As for her, she was like an ant in the dust, not worth mentioning.
She couldn't help but wonder, if it was her instead of Gu Jinqiao who entered the palace, would everything be different?
Gu Jinqiao felt her fiery gaze, and when she looked up, she happened to meet Gu Jinjiao's gaze.
When their eyes met, she saw the complex emotions in Gu Jinjiao's eyes, and the corners of her lips curled up imperceptibly.
Gu Xiaoqiao's smile instantly sobered her up. She quickly lowered her eyes to hide the jealousy and envy in them.
She didn't have Gu Jinqiao's brains. If she was sent to the palace by her father, she would probably have a miserable end.
After all, it was all thanks to her that she was able to break off the engagement with the Liang family as she wished.
If she hadn't fallen out with the Queen Mother and the others, she would probably have been forced to marry him by her father.
Thinking of this, Gu Jinjiao suddenly felt relieved.
She looked up at Gu Xiaoqiao again, then raised her glass, gestured to her, and drank all the wine in the glass.
Seeing this, Gu Xiaoqiao responded to her with a smile, then picked up the wine glass and took a sip, giving her enough face.
Gu Xiaoqiao didn't take Gu Jinjiao seriously.
I just feel that she was spoiled and taught the wrong way by Wang, and her brain is not very bright. She is like a cannon and shoots wherever others point her.
But she is not so bad that she is beyond redemption. She does not have Wang's methods nor Wang's brains. Wang is the one she really wants to deal with.
Even if she couldn't achieve the same harmonious relationship between the sisters as in other families, if Gu Jinjiao really thought it through, she would still be willing to maintain the peace for the time being.
After all, she and she are both members of the Gu family now, and to outsiders, they share the same honor and disgrace.
The interaction between the two was seen clearly by Concubine Ning who had been observing them.
Concubine Ning's eyes flashed, and a barely perceptible sneer appeared on her lips. Then she waved her hand and called a maid over, whispering a few words in her ear.
The maid nodded after hearing this and quickly retreated.
"Is there something wrong, Sister Ning Fei?" Concubine Liang noticed her movements and asked.
Concubine Ning was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "It's okay. I just asked someone to urge the imperial kitchen to serve the dishes faster. Sister Rongfei is paying quite a bit of attention to me, which really surprised me."
"No, Sister Ning Fei is an elder in our harem. She has made a great contribution to this banquet. It is only natural for me to show some concern for her." Concubine Liang said politely.
Concubine Ning smiled faintly, "I am only here to share the emperor's worries, it's not worth mentioning. But Concubine Liang, please take care of yourself more."
Soon, the banquet was half over.
Some people gradually became restless and would go out to get some fresh air from time to time.
Gu Jinjiao was no exception. This was the first time she had sat properly for such a long time. She felt a little dizzy from drinking too much fruit wine, so she sneaked out to sober up.
But, after a stick of incense had passed, the person still hadn't returned.
Not long after, an unfamiliar palace maid ran in in panic and went around behind Gu Xiaoqiao.
"Madam Gu, something happened to the Second Miss Gu."
The little palace maid whispered a few words in her ear and then hurried away.
Gu Xiaoqiao raised his eyebrows, tightened his grip on the wine glass, and then hurried out with Caiwei.
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