"Come inside and warm up!"
Ni Yueshan pulled Jing Yuchen to sit next to the fireplace, then lit the candles and poured water for Jing Yuchen.
"Are you hungry?"
Jing Yuchen shook his head.
"Why did you want to come here again today?"
"I asked Miss Xiao about some things and came to see you."
Jing Yuchen felt himself gradually getting warmer, so he picked up the water that Ni Yueshan had poured for him and drank it.
"It's getting late now, you should rest first. It's only thirty, so you can only spend it by yourself."
On New Year’s Eve, a palace banquet should be held. As the prince, how can he not attend?
Ni Yueshan nodded in understanding: "Okay, I have Miss Xiao and Lecheng to accompany me, I am not lonely at all."
After seeing Jing Yuchen off, Ni Yueshan heaved a long sigh of relief. He was afraid that the imperial city was now shrouded in conspiracy.
On New Year's Day, Jing Yuchen wore a dark red robe and arrived at the palace one after another, just like the other princes. The family banquet in the palace was not as grand as in previous years, and there was not a trace of joy on this day that should have been a happy occasion.
Seeing Jing Yuchen approaching, Miao Qinghua looked at the palace maid beside her and asked, "Has the emperor sent any news?"
"not yet."
Miao Qinghua glanced at the people present: "Why isn't Concubine De here?"
"The Defei is accompanying the emperor. Maybe she will come with him?" A eunuch said from the side.
Miao Qinghua wasn't angry at all, she just sighed, "De Fei, you are indeed deeply favored by the Emperor. Let's wait a little longer!"
The seats at the banquet gradually filled up and everyone arrived.
When everyone thought that the emperor would not come, a shrill voice rang out: "The emperor has arrived——"
Everyone quickly stood up and saluted in the direction of the emperor.
However, the emperor was supported by palace servants on both sides, and Mei'e, who followed behind him, had a worried look on her face.
After the emperor sat down, he coughed and said, "Everyone, get up."
The voice sounded very weak. Everyone present had already suspected that the emperor was seriously ill, and when they saw it now, it was indeed the case.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Thank you, Father."
The emperor glanced at everyone present calmly, then spoke weakly, "It's winter now, and the weather is freezing. I've caught a cold, and it hasn't gotten better in a few days. You should all be careful to prevent the cold and don't get infected."
"Your Majesty, you must take good care of your health!" Miao Qinghua looked at the emperor with a worried look, her eyes were filled with worry.
The emperor coughed a few times and said, "I'm fine. I believe I'll be better in a few days!"
Then he glanced at his father-in-law beside him and said, "Let's eat!"
Afterwards, delicious dishes were served one after another. Miao Qinghua took the initiative to remind them, "Your Majesty, this banquet is much simpler than in previous years. Your Majesty will not blame me, will you?"
The emperor looked at Miao Qinghua and coughed a few times before answering, "How could it be? Leisure time is no longer what it used to be. The Queen has done well!"
Miao Qinghua was very happy to receive the praise. She smiled and sat aside, looking at Mei'e: "De Fei, the emperor has caught a cold. You must take good care of him and don't let him infect you!"
Mei'e was the most favored concubine in the entire harem. She was still secretly proud of herself, but her face immediately darkened when she heard this: "Don't worry, Queen. The Emperor will be careful, and I will also be careful not to be infected."
The emperor did not refuse to see Mei'e for this reason, and allowed Mei'e to serve him food.
Everyone had their own agenda throughout the entire family dinner, and until the end, when the emperor was about to leave, Mei'e hurried forward to stroke his back when he started coughing violently.
Then she took a handkerchief to wipe the emperor's mouth, but unexpectedly, she spat out a mouthful of blood, which wet Mei'e's handkerchief. She stared in surprise, and the emperor quickly winked at her.
Mei'e quietly put away the handkerchief, but just now, anyone who was staring at the emperor and Mei'e could clearly see the little movements between the emperor and Mei'e.
The emperor was supported by the palace servants as he left. Mei'e followed silently behind, but Miao Qinghua held Mei'e back. Mei'e looked at Miao Qinghua unhappily, and Miao Qinghua reminded her, "I'm really worried about the emperor's health!"
Then she pulled the handkerchief out of Mei'e's hand with force, and when she spread it out, she saw a bright red stain on it, which was glaring and shocking.
Miao Qinghua returned the handkerchief: "De Fei, you must take good care of the Emperor. You can't let the Emperor get into any trouble. Do you understand?"
Mei'e was slightly displeased, frowned, and walked away.
After everyone left, Miao Qinghua turned her gaze to Jing Yuchen with a meaningful look.
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