Luo Ren also had a queen, but his daughters in this generation weren't very capable. That's why they couldn't compete to the end.
These outsiders were all quite outgoing, so the banquet was always lively.
Shu Chengfeng and Tazhu got along quite well, while the eldest prince of Gangong was a heavy drinker.
It's the kind of drink that even the crown prince and other princes might not be able to handle.
Disliking that wine wasn't strong enough, he soon switched to spirits.
By the time they returned to the palace, the Crown Prince was completely drunk.
The princes were also helped into the carriage, staggering and unsteady.
Overall, the banquet was a success, with both hosts and guests enjoying themselves.
A few days later, the people from Baiye Kingdom arrived, and a banquet was held directly in the palace. When people are in a good mood, it's time to feast together.
After all, His Majesty cannot receive one group of guests at a time. A great power must maintain its dignity.
Shu Chengfeng went to the main courtyard as soon as he returned to the mansion.
Everyone went their separate ways.
Yan Nangui changed his clothes and sat down, talking to the maids.
"It's still a bit cold today, have some ginger soup." Luo Kui brought over the heated ginger soup.
Yan Nangui drank a small bowl: "You guys should have some too."
"Yes." Those who went out all agreed and each drank a bowl.
“That Crown Princess of Mengzhu Kingdom is quite eloquent. However, she looks quite different from the Crown Princess of Nüzhu Kingdom,” Chanyi said.
"You don't know this," Yan Nangui said with a smile, pulling something out of her memory.
"The previous king of Mengzhu Kingdom had Central Plains blood. However, that was during the previous dynasty. She was the crown princess at the time, or rather, not the crown princess then, but just a princess. When she came to pay homage, she had a relationship with the emperor at the time. Then she went back and had a child. Because of this, she defeated all her brothers and sisters and ascended the throne. She then made that child the next king. So their branch of the kingdom does indeed have Central Plains blood."
"Ah, does this Princess Tazhu have some ideas?" Chanyi asked worriedly.
"Whether or not, our Highness won't cooperate with her. In my opinion, no. Her position is very secure, and her affection for that Fifth Prince Luo Ren is genuine. Now is the perfect time to pursue him, she wouldn't have any other thoughts."
As for the Crown Princess of the Nüzhu Kingdom, she doesn't speak the same language as everyone else, so she probably doesn't have any ideas. Besides, she's particularly ruthless; she's already crippled several of her powerful brothers and sisters.
"Liangyuan, something's happened!" Shuanzi called from the doorway.
"What's wrong?" Yan Nangui asked, startled.
"Liu Fengyi has fallen into the water," Shuanzi said.
"...What? Drowning? The person who was with you died?" Yan Nangui was utterly shocked. How could such a ridiculous plot actually happen?
"No, it was her own doing. She jumped in uncontrollably, muttering nonsense like, 'Han Chenghui, it wasn't me who harmed you,' etc... Her maid couldn't stop her either, and was dragged down with her. She's alright, and was just taken back to her room," Shuanzi hurriedly said.
That's more like it.
Yan Nangui sighed, "Let's go, let's go see. No matter who it is, Liu Fengyi's words..."
That's a lot of information. Shu Chengfeng was clearly drunk today; he'll probably be furious when he wakes up.
When they arrived at the garden, those who were supposed to come had already come.
Shu Chengfeng's face was still a little red as he sat in the Chuyun Pavilion.
Wang Fengyi hurriedly ordered people to serve tea. Since the two of them moved into Chuyun Pavilion, His Highness the Crown Prince had never visited.
They served in the palace, but after leaving the mansion, they never had the chance to serve again.
At this point, when His Highness the Crown Prince arrived, it was truly difficult to know what to say.
"What exactly happened?" The Crown Princess was filled with apprehension.
"I didn't know. I was taking a nap and didn't know Sister Liu had gone out. Suddenly I heard that she had fallen into the water, and then I saw her being brought back. At that time, she... was not conscious either," Wang Fengyi hurriedly said.
"Where is her maid? Bring her in!" the Crown Princess said.
A little girl came in shivering shortly afterward. She had changed her clothes, but her hair was still wet.
"This servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Crown Princess, and all masters."
"What happened? Why did Liu Fengyi jump into the lake by himself?" It's almost September, and it's in the north, how cold must it be?
“This servant doesn’t know, this servant doesn’t know! This noon, Consort Feng woke up after a nap and said it was too stuffy in the room and she wanted to go out for a walk. This servant even chased after her to put her coat on. She only said… she only said it wasn’t her. When this servant asked her, she wouldn’t say anything. When she got to the bridge, she started crying and saying those things… and then she jumped off…”
“Someone saw it at the time, and I dare not lie.”
As he spoke, he looked outside.
The two eunuchs standing at the door were both servants from the garden, and they were also there to save people; they hadn't even changed their clothes yet.
The weather was so cold that I just stood in the yard and felt the cold wind.
"This servant saw it; it was indeed Consort Liu who jumped down on her own. Qiao'e couldn't stop her."
"Has she gone mad?" The Crown Princess frowned. "How did Han Chenghui get involved? Han Chenghui has been gone for so long."
"This servant really doesn't know..." Qiao'e cried.
"Take her out and beat her." Shu Chengfeng said indifferently, "Consort Liu has been disrespectful and will no longer be a consort. Crown Princess, you should choose a place to move out."
With that, the crown prince got up and left.
The Crown Princess responded, feeling a great sense of relief.
It's good that the Crown Prince won't pursue the matter.
Qiao'e, who was dragged out and beaten with twenty strokes of the cane, dared not say anything. In fact, it was Yin'e who gave her bad advice in front of Liu Fengyi.
I didn't go out today, so I escaped a disaster.
Liu Fengyi was in a daze at the time, and was shocked when he heard that he was going to move out.
But she dared not say anything to the Crown Princess.
"Are you out of your mind? You've suddenly started talking nonsense and acting crazy." The Crown Princess said calmly.
"I was confused. I had a dream at noon... I was really confused..." Liu Fengyi didn't know why she had become confused.
"You should move to the West Pavilion now. You can live peacefully for a few years. Once you enter the palace, I will make arrangements for you," the Crown Princess said.
"Yes, I dare not disobey," Liu Fengyi hurriedly replied.
"From now on, you'll be a maidservant, no longer deserving the title of concubine." The Crown Princess said calmly, "I'm going back now. You'd better watch your mouth. Otherwise..."
Liu hurriedly agreed; considering Han Chenghui's fate, it would be strange if she weren't afraid.
To this day, she still believes that Han Chenghui was killed by the Crown Princess.
A farce, and an afternoon was gone just like that.
On the way back, Su Liangdi, Yan Liangyuan, and Murong Liangyuan were together.
Su Liangdi asked with a smile, "Sisters, what's going on here?"
"Feeling guilty, aren't you? But what can a mere Fengyi do? To be honest, one day during a strong wind and heavy rain, I saw a pink dress blown by. Liu Shi may not be able to do anything, but..." Yan Nangui stopped there.
"Sister Yan means..."
“I didn’t say anything,” Yan Nangui interrupted Murong Liangyuan, smiling gently.
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