"Queen, please pay attention to your manners." Ye Kunlin's deep and rich voice sounded from the side.
Empress Xie, who was originally still thinking about how to reveal what happened that year without leaving any trace, felt like she was poured with a bucket of cold water, especially after meeting Ye Kunlin's warning eyes, she suddenly came to her senses.
The Emperor...seemed to have seen through her intentions and had warned her in advance...
Thinking of this, Queen Xie's face turned slightly pale. There was fear in her heart, but more of it was resentment and anger.
Thirteen years have passed. She thought that the woman was no longer a threat to her, but the emperor still couldn't forget her. How could she not hate him?
However, no matter how much she hated it or was unwilling to accept it, Empress Xie could only swallow it all and try her best to appear dignified and decent.
However, anyone with a discerning eye could see that something was not right with the Queen.
After all, Prince Zhan and his wife had caused Prince Duan to suffer, and then Concubine Zhen and Zuo Qinglan were released from the cold palace, and the Emperor also openly showed his attention to Concubine Zhen. It would be impossible for the Queen to be in a good state.
Zuo Qinglan, who had become the focus of everyone, just looked up and glanced at Queen Xie lightly at this moment, and quickly looked away, as if he was not interested in the queen at all.
Then, Zuo Qinglan swept his gaze towards the people off the field. His gaze seemed to fall on Su Liyue and Ye Cangming for a moment, but quickly drifted away, as if that glance was so casual.
It just so happened that Su Liyue saw Zhen Fei's glance.
When Su Liyue first saw Concubine Zhen appear beside the emperor, she was indeed shocked.
But now Su Liyue has calmed down.
After all, there was nothing worth being upset about. She and Ye Cangming had signed the divorce papers, and she and Concubine Zhen were no longer in a mother-in-law-in-law relationship.
When Ji Xiaohe wakes up, she and even Concubine Zhen will not have any other interactions.
Zhen Fei was targeting her simply because she felt that she was not worthy of Ye Cangming. Now that she had fulfilled Zhen Fei's wish, she would not be as reserved towards Zhen Fei as a daughter-in-law would be when meeting her mother-in-law.
It was precisely because of this change in mentality that from the moment Zhenfei sat down, she silently paid attention to the expressions of the people in front of her, especially Zhenfei.
The more she looked, the more suspicious Su Liyue became.
Zhenfei not only has a goddess-like beauty... Although she feels that this beauty is inexplicably very familiar, but that is not the point.
The point is that Zhenfei is not only beautiful, but also has a unique temperament.
It was as if she was a goddess who was high above everyone else, used to the mundane world and had lost interest in anything.
Moreover, considering Su Liyue's experience in observing countless people, this kind of temperament can definitely not be faked.
Especially those eyes, calm and peaceful, as if they see through everything in the world.
However, Zhenfei had a side that was unknown to the public - that was the way Zhenfei was trying to make things difficult for him when they were alone together that day, which was completely inconsistent with her temperament.
Even now, when she thinks of the scene when Concubine Zhen changed her attitude towards her, she still feels dazed.
It was as if the Concubine Zhen was not real, but just her illusion.
Or maybe, that kind of Zhenfei was actually just an interpretation, a lie wearing a mask.
And just now, when Zhen Fei looked at her, she clearly saw a trace of ripples in Zhen Fei's eyes, just like a very slight ripple in the calm lake.
Therefore, Su Liyue was almost certain that Zhenfei's glance just now might not have been an unintentional glance.
However, she couldn't figure out what that look meant.
And inexplicably, the appearance of Zhenfei made her feel a little uneasy deep in her heart.
The sky was clear and sunny, but she felt as if dark clouds were approaching.
Is this an illusion?
Su Liyue stared at Concubine Zhen, but unfortunately, Concubine Zhen never even raised her eyelids to look at her, so Su Liyue had no way of knowing the answer.
"Today is truly a double blessing."
At this moment, Concubine Xian spoke, looking at the emperor with a smile on her face, "Your Majesty, I congratulate you."
It was a double happiness, one was the Spring Banquet, and the other was the release of Concubine Zhen.
Ye Kunlin looked at Concubine Xian and saw that her eyes were full of friendliness when she looked at Concubine Zhen. His expression softened a bit, "Thank you, my beloved concubine."
The virtuous concubine said nothing, but just smiled, then looked at Zuo Qinglan, "Sister, you haven't been out for a long time, so remember to come to my palace and sit for a while."
This was actually a very well-spoken statement, as if Zuo Qinglan had never disappeared from other people's sight, but just didn't like to hang out with others.
Zuo Qinglan looked at Concubine Xian after hearing this and said, "Thank you for your concern, Concubine Xian. I will definitely go when I have time."
His tone was calm, and no emotion could be heard from him.
The virtuous concubine smiled and said nothing more.
Seeing this, the other concubines also greeted Zhenfei, and Zhenfei answered them one by one.
And Queen Xie in the middle seemed to be redundant, which made Queen Xie's face even more stiff.
Fortunately, with the sound of a gong, the auspicious time had arrived and the Spring Banquet was about to begin.
No one spoke anymore, and everyone looked solemn.
Eunuch Wan, one of the senior eunuchs beside the emperor, stepped forward and began to recite the lyrics.
The lyrics are probably a blessing for the year in the spring when the year begins, wishing for peace in the world and good weather.
Although these steps are carried out every year, this moment is also a kind of belief among the monarch and his subjects. Except for Su Liyue, everyone seems extremely pious.
When Eunuch Wan finished singing, everyone except Emperor Ye Kunlin stood up.
Everyone below knelt on the ground. The Queen Mother stood, while the Empress and the concubines bent their knees slightly. They all said in unison: "Our Emperor is wise. May the weather be favorable and the world be peaceful."
The unanimous voice of the crowd was very shocking, and everyone's piety made Su Liyue feel even more shocked at this moment.
It seemed as if at this moment, Su Liyue felt the power of faith.
Soon, Ye Kunlin asked everyone to sit down.
After that, various drinks and dishes were served.
These drinks and dishes are all very particular. The table must be filled with grains and livestock, which means "a good harvest and prosperous livestock."
And all creatures that fly in the sky, walk on the ground, and swim in the water must be complete.
It can be seen that people at that time really regarded food as their most important thing.
After the drinks and dishes are served, the blessing dance begins.
After the blessing dance, today's ceremony is considered to be over, that is, the blessing session is over.
The end of the blessing session also means that today's spring banquet is very successful, which is a good sign in the eyes of everyone.
And then, it’s entertainment time.
The dancers and musicians kept in the palace came on stage, with singing and dancing, clinking glasses, and it was a lively occasion.
However, after half a round of drinking, many people's minds began to wander.
Didn't they say the Emperor was going to appoint a crown prince today? Why does it look like there's no movement at all?
"emperor--"
At this moment, Queen Xie spoke.
Everyone's eyes turned to Queen Xie.
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