Chapter 172: Acting on the Situation
Many people received the news from the palace.
Everyone felt it was a bit strange that there was a sudden palace banquet, but since it was the emperor's order, everyone could only prepare and enter the palace one after another the next afternoon.
This palace banquet was held in the Heqing Palace.
The Heqing Palace is not very big, so today is not a grand and lively banquet. Most of the people invited are royal relatives, as well as some high-ranking officials, who brought their wives, sons and daughters.
Despite this, quite a few people came.
There were two rows of banquet tables in the hall, with an empty space in the middle.
The palace maids were walking around and had already served delicious food and wine.
Outside you can see many flowers still in full bloom. This is inside the palace. Outside it is already autumn and there are no flowers.
Lord Zhao also came with Zhao Chen and Zhao Ru.
As soon as Lord Zhao arrived, he started talking to his colleagues. Most of the content was flattery from others, which made Zhao Chen and Zhao Ru feel proud as well.
Look, their father has received divine favor, so others have to flatter them like this.
When they saw An Nian and An Qing coming over, the brother and sister's faces suddenly became a little gloomy.
When they saw An Qing, they all thought of Chao Yunshan.
When they thought of Chao Yunshan, they thought of Prince Jun and Fu Zhaoning.
Prince Jun slapped Zhao Chen in the face, and Fu Zhaoning slapped both brother and sister in the face.
Zhao Ru has always been upset about not being able to vent her anger on Fu Zhaoning.
The brother and sister have not said bad things about An Qing and Prince Jun in public these past two days, especially Zhao Ru. She wants to facilitate An Qing's marriage into Prince Jun's mansion. If An Qing works harder and pushes Fu Zhaoning out of the position of Princess Jun, then Fu Zhaoning will no longer be Princess Jun.
Prince Jun will no longer protect Fu Zhaoning, so she can let her father take action against Fu Zhaoning.
"Brother, did the emperor allow Prince Jun and Fu Zhaoning to enter the palace today?" she asked Zhao Chen in a low voice.
"yes."
"Isn't the Emperor protecting Prince Juan?"
Zhao Ru couldn't help but confirm it again.
Because after returning home these few days, they asked Lord Zhao, and Lord Zhao told them that there was something subtle between the Emperor and Prince Jun.
Don't make things too clear.
But they could also hear that the relationship between the emperor and Prince Jun was definitely not good.
So if anything happens today, the Emperor shouldn't stand on Prince Jun's side, right?
"Why are you saying this here?" Zhao Chen glanced at her. "Anyway, my father and I will act according to circumstances later, so you better stay out of it."
They all told Lord Zhao about Chao Yunshan's incident, and Zhao Ru even cried, which made the protective Lord Zhao want to deal with Fu Zhaoning.
"I know. I listen to you and Dad."
Zhao Ru felt better and was a little excited. She wanted to see what fun things would happen next.
"Lin Wanxin is here too." She saw Lin Wanxin, "She is determined to marry Prince Jun. She is talking to the princesses now. Brother, do you think Lin Wanxin will ask the princesses to help her?"
Zhao Ru thought this was quite exciting.
If Lin Wanxin also wants to snatch the position of Princess Jun, the palace banquet will be interesting.
But no matter whether it is An Qing or Lin Wanxin, Fu Zhaoning will definitely feel very uncomfortable.
So many people want to compete for the position of Princess Jun. How can she, a poor girl from a small family, compete with others?
When she shows up later, you should feel inferior, right?
There are many daughters and princesses of wealthy families here. I wonder how inferior Fu Zhaoning, a poor girl, must feel standing among so many people.
"I don't know, just be quiet." Zhao Chen was afraid that she would lose control of her temper again and ruin Yi Hai's good deeds.
He knew that Yi Hai also had plans for today.
"Okay." Zhao Ru sat down and stopped talking.
Jiang Yu and the others came too.
The Lu Tong and Zheng Yang families came together and were at the end of the list. With so many people here today, their status could not be ranked at the top, so it was already good enough that they were invited.
As soon as they came in, their eyes fell on the Zhao family.
When he met Zhao Chen's eyes, Lu Tong's heart skipped a beat.
After sitting down, he leaned towards Zheng Yang and whispered, "Do you feel that Zhao Chen looks like he's planning something bad?"
Anyway, as soon as he saw Zhao Chen's look, he felt that he was up to no good.
Zheng Yang nodded.
"Brother Ning is coming today too?"
"Could it be that they are coming for Brother Ning?" Lu Tong felt unwell.
That day in Chaoyun Mountain, someone wanted to kill them. This was no small matter, so after returning home they told their elders everything.
Of course, they also mentioned Fu Zhaoning's life-saving grace.
Several families wanted to find Fu Zhaoning to thank her, but when they inquired, they found that the relationship between Fu Zhaoning and Prince Jun seemed a little strange, and Fu Zhaoning did not live in Prince Jun's mansion. If they had the audacity to visit her, they were worried that they would cause her unnecessary trouble.
So the families discussed it and decided to wait until An Qing’s incident was over before looking for Fu Zhaoning to thank him.
Unexpectedly, the palace banquet came before the matter was over.
"We have to act according to the situation later and we must not hold Brother Ning back." Lu Tong quickly reminded Zheng Yang.
"Yeah, I know that."
The two of them whispered a few words, then went to tell their father and mother about their concerns.
The two families exchanged glances.
If it was anything else, they would just pretend to be deaf and dumb at the palace banquet, protect themselves and not get involved in anything.
But if it really concerns their sons' savior, then they will have to act according to circumstances and help if they can.
In such a turbulent situation, Yi Hai also came over.
He came alone. Although he was young, he was already a marquis. He had not yet married or had children, and his parents were not around, so he came alone.
But no one dared to neglect him.
Who doesn't know that Yi Hai is also favored by the Emperor and the Empress?
"Young Marquis Yi."
"Young Marquis, why do you look so upset? Tell us what's wrong and we'll see if we can help."
Yi Hai spoke to them in a polite manner and waved his hand.
He looked towards the table where the Emperor had come down from.
No one has come to that table yet, so it's empty.
But logically speaking, the person whose status is second only to the emperor and empress should sit there.
This person should be Prince Jun.
Prince Jun hasn't come yet?
He is really arrogant, even though the Emperor has come in with the Empress.
"The Emperor and Empress have arrived."
Everyone stood up to welcome the Holy One.
"No need to be polite. Please stand up. Today is just an ordinary gathering. Everyone, please relax."
The emperor and the queen sat down and looked towards that table.
"Prince Jun and Princess Jun haven't arrived yet?"
"Prince Jun, Princess Jun is here!"
Just as the emperor finished speaking, Prince Jun and Fu Zhaoning arrived.
As soon as they entered the door, it was like a burst of light, instantly illuminating the eyes of everyone present.
Even the emperor couldn't help but stare at Fu Zhaoning.
Beautiful, so beautiful.
Prince Jun's demeanor is so good. His aura is so strong.
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