Then, her gaze fell on Jing Yuchen. "It was you, the Regent, who first proposed establishing a plague festival. Now I have gathered all the city officials, both high and low, and their families. Now it's your turn to express your thoughts so that they can be truly implemented."
Miao Qinghua looked very gentle, and when she talked about topics, she was always thinking about Jing Yuchen.
In the eyes of others, perhaps she is a very considerate queen mother.
Jing Yuchen's expression was calm, and he responded calmly: "I'm late today, and I haven't apologized to everyone present yet. As for the specific suggestions for the festival, let's drink some wine and eat some food before we move on to the topic!"
He raised the tall cup in his hand and said to the people present: "Everyone, today I toast to you!"
As he spoke, Jing Yuchen had already raised his head and drank it, looking very generous.
Everyone had to give Jing Yuchen face, and they all raised the wine glasses in front of them and toasted with Jing Yuchen.
Then they drank it all...
Although Miao Qinghua was insulted just now, she was not angry. She looked at Duan Gouqiong, and this time Duan Gouqiong saw Miao Qinghua's eyes.
She stood up awkwardly and said, "Queen Dowager, I feel a little unwell and would like to go to a palace to rest first."
Miao Qinghua immediately looked worried: "Princess, if you feel unwell, please ask the imperial physician to see you right away!"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave now!" Duan Gouqiong started to leave, and Shao Lecheng also stood up. "How about I take you to see Madam Zou? I heard that Madam Zou is an excellent doctor."
Duan Gouqiong was stunned for just a moment, then nodded: "Okay!"
Zou Yangyao on the side looked at Duan Gouqiong in surprise. This...
How could someone like Xiao Chuer, whom he wanted to see so much, be seen by others?
His palms tightened slightly, his brows were tightly furrowed, and he looked a little annoyed.
But Duan Gouqiong and Shao Lecheng didn't notice it at all. Shao Lecheng helped Duan Gouqiong leave and went to find Xiao Chuer together.
Zou Yangyao naturally couldn't sit still anymore, so he stood up and quietly retreated.
Even though Miao Qinghua saw Zou Yangyao's behavior, she pretended not to see it and let Zou Yangyao leave his seat.
Zou Yangyao followed behind Shao Lecheng and Duan Gouqiong. As if he noticed someone, Duan Gouqiong turned around and asked unhappily, "Why are you following us?"
"The palace is so big, why do you think I'm following you?" Zou Yangyao responded very confidently.
During this period, Xiao Chuer was not around, and he was worried. In addition, he was injured, so Zou Yangyao lost a lot of weight and did not shave the stubble on his face, which made him look a little more mature.
Duan Gouqiong rolled his eyes at him, said nothing, and walked straight ahead.
"Gou Qiong, have you ever heard of a man who couldn't even protect his own woman on his wedding night, allowing another man to rape her?"
Shao Lecheng supported Duan Gouqiong. Although he didn't look at Zou Yangyao when he spoke, his words were full of sarcasm. Zou Yangyao also understood that he was the one being talked about!
Duan Gouqiong's expression was calm, but when he heard this, his eyes widened in mock surprise. "There's such a thing? I haven't been paying attention to it. As far as you know, who is this person?"
Shao Lecheng turned around and signaled with his eyes that it was the person following behind them.
Duan Gouqiong deliberately showed a surprised expression: "Is that so?"
Zou Yangyao clenched his fists tighter and tighter, his brow furrowed. He walked behind the two men and said through gritted teeth, "If you continue to make insinuations and spread rumors like this, even if you are of noble status, I will still deal with you!"
These words didn't sound respectful at all, only angry.
When Shao Lecheng heard this, he laughed as if he had heard a joke. "Clean up? This is the imperial palace. Do you know what I am? A prince! As a prince, how could I be afraid of a minister like you?"
Shao Lecheng's attitude was very arrogant. Zou Yangyao's fists were clenched so hard that they made crackling sounds. Even though Shao Lecheng could see that Zou Yangyao was about to get furious, he was not afraid at all. He looked at Zou Yangyao with an arrogant look.
That expression showed that she was not afraid of Zou Yangyao getting angry at all. How could she give in and accept his threats?
Zou Yangyao was no longer polite and attacked Shao Lecheng. Shao Lecheng pushed Duan Gouqiong away and dodged to the side.
Zou Yangyao's fist missed, but he quickly attacked again, much faster than before.
Shao Lecheng's lightness skills have always been top-notch, and naturally his dodging skills are even more perfect. He looked at Zou Yangyao with contempt in his eyes.
"Come on, keep going!" Shao Lecheng looked very proud. Seeing this, Zou Yangyao only felt more annoyed and threw his fist again...
But sweat gradually seeped out of Zou Yangyao's forehead, and his face became paler and paler, obviously because the wound was torn.
Duan Gouqiong saw this and said helplessly: "Lecheng, this man is committing insubordination. We can let the Queen Mother make the decision later. Now, accompany me to find a doctor."
Shao Lecheng withdrew quickly and had no intention of getting entangled.
However, Zou Yangyao's original intention was not to cause trouble for the two of them, he continued to follow them.
In the harem, Duan Gouqiong stopped a passing palace maid and asked, "Excuse me, General's wife, where does Xiao Chu'er live?"
The palace maid took Duan Gouqiong to look for Xiao Chuer, and when they arrived at the place, they quietly retreated.
Duan Gouqiong ordered Shao Lecheng: "You go back to the banquet first. I will go back by myself when I feel better!"
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