Holding the warm milk tea, Yuan Yao suddenly found it tasteless.
She picked up a crispy piece of fried milk and took a small bite.
The little boy sighed.
At this moment, Huaiyao came over and said, "Yuan Yao, want to go for a walk?"
Want to take a walk?
Where to go?
Huairou also stood up and walked around from behind the seats: "Yao'er, the desserts at Sishi Chun are so delicious, I'm already stuffed."
I'd like to go out for a walk after my meal, do you want to come?
Yuan Yao quickly swallowed the crispy milk in her mouth: "Let's go."
Sitting here is really boring.
She wiped her mouth and said, "Let's go."
In the center of the banquet, singing and dancing were in full swing.
Huairou asked in a low voice, "Lan Yue, do you want to go for a walk?"
Jiang Lanyue sat upright in her seat, taking small bites of milk pudding.
Hearing the voice, she flinched slightly and looked up: "Sister Huairou..."
She called out, her gaze falling on Yuan Yao and Huai Yao.
Huaiyao crossed her arms, her fingers stroking the whip hidden under her sleeve.
Meanwhile, Yuan Yao was rinsing her mouth with clear tea...
Clearly, no one welcomed her.
Jiang Lanyue bit her lip lightly: "Yue'er will stay here with Grandmother."
"You're smart to know what's good for you," Huaiyao snorted.
After rinsing her mouth, Yuan Yao stood up and said, "Sister Huairou, let's go."
“Okay.” Huairou reached out to pull her.
At this moment, the Empress Dowager, sitting at the head of the table, slowly smiled and said, "Among the ladies present today, there are quite a few young ladies. Is there anyone willing to come out and perform?"
After speaking, she looked directly at Yuan Yao and the others.
The others followed her gaze and looked over.
Huairou paused for a moment, then said to Huaiyao and Yuanyao, "Sit down first."
Yuan Yao: "..."
What is this Empress Dowager up to now?
All the birthday gifts for today's banquet were delivered before we even entered Renshou Palace.
Eliminating the birthday gift-giving ritual saves a lot of trouble.
However, it also became much less interesting.
During the banquet, the women looked at each other, and a pretty young lady of about thirteen or fourteen years old stood up gracefully: "Your Majesty, I have studied the pipa for a few years."
"Pipa?" The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "I have been away from the capital for many years and have not heard pipa music for a long time."
"Then you shall play a tune."
Another pair of beautiful figures stepped forward: "Empress Dowager, just playing the pipa feels like something is missing. My younger sister and I will dance for this lady!"
Upon closer inspection, the two women look extremely similar and appear to be twins.
"Good, good..." The Empress Dowager smiled and beckoned, "Bring the pipa."
As soon as the pipa music began, and the duet dance started, the banquet became lively...
Seeing the opportunity, Huaiyao said in a low voice, "Let's go, let's go out."
After speaking, she reached out and pulled Yuan Yao.
Huairou also got up.
The three of them went around behind the screen and walked from the men's side.
As Huaiyao passed Xie Zhi, she kicked him in the back.
"Jiang Huaiyao, are you a donkey?" Xie Zhi said with a laugh.
After cursing, Xie Zhi picked up a wine glass and threw it at Lin Xuan, who was not far away: "Pfft..."
Lin Xuan took the wine glass: "?"
Xie Zhi didn't wait for him and followed Yuan Yao and the others out of their seats.
"Wait for me!" Lin Xuan quickly got up and chased after him.
Across from her, Yun Chan picked up a glass of water and watched coldly.
Ah Qi looked at his young prince's pale knuckles and whispered, "Your Highness, are you feeling unwell somewhere?"
Yun Chan lowered her eyes coldly: "Shut up."
Ah Qi quickly covered his mouth.
After leaving the main hall and reaching the square, Yuan Yao took a light breath.
Sure enough, the air was especially sweet in places where the Empress Dowager wasn't around.
Huairou looked up at the sky: "Dark clouds are looming over the city. It's been half a day, but the rain still hasn't come down. It's making people uneasy."
"Isn't it summer now?" Huaiyao said nonchalantly, "Summer weather is changeable, that's normal."
Huairou nodded: "It's best if it doesn't rain these next few days."
Behind them came Lin Xuan's voice: "My father said that the clouds have flown south."
south?
The Nine Thousand Years Old is currently in the south.
If these dark clouds move south, won't it rain heavily in the south?
When will Father come back?
Yuan Yao asked worriedly, "I wonder how the disaster situation is in Huai River City..."
"Your Excellency will be fine." Xie Zhi walked to her side: "Little Yao'er, don't worry too much."
How could I not worry?
Yuan Yao looked up at the sky and said, "If Father hasn't returned by the end of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, I will go to Huaishui City to find him."
"What?" Lin Xuan raised his voice: "Yuan Yao, do you know how many days it would take for an adult male to ride a horse from here to Huaishui City?"
"You're so tiny, it'll be a month before you reach Huai River City."
Is the capital city really that far from Huaishui City?
Yuan Yao became increasingly worried.
After coming from Huaishui City, I heard there is another city called Tongcheng. Tongcheng is two days away from Fotai Mountain, and it took the Empress Dowager ten days to return to the capital by carriage this time...
It's too far!
In ancient times, transportation was inconvenient, which was really troublesome!
What's even more outrageous is that she can't contact the Ninth Prince at all!
I miss airplanes, I miss high-speed trains, I miss cell phones...
Yuan Yao was extremely worried, but her little voice grew even more determined: "Even if it's far away, I will go to find my father!"
"You..." Lin Xuan didn't quite understand her stubbornness.
Huaiyao reached out and ruffled Yuanyao's hair: "If you want to go, this princess will go with you!"
Xie Zhi bluntly exposed her: "You just want to take this opportunity to go out and have fun."
"Will you die if you don't talk?" Huaiyao glared at Xie Zhi.
Soon, Jiang Chengyan and Feng Xun walked towards them, one after the other.
Seeing this, Xie Zhi laughed and said, "Is Xiao Yao'er a magnet? Wherever she is, you will automatically go there."
Feng Xun walked over gently and obediently, and said to Huai Rou and Huai Yao, "Feng Xun greets Cousin Huai Rou and Cousin Huai Yao."
Huairou had a very good impression of Feng Xun, who was beautiful and exceptionally polite.
She said gently, "Feng Xun, we are family and the same age, there's no need for so much formality."
Feng Xun's gaze fell on Yuan Yao, and she smiled gently, "Princess, today's desserts are delicious."
"Really?" Yuan Yao perked up and said with a smile, "There will be other desserts tomorrow and the day after. If Feng Xun likes them, he should eat more."
"Mm." Feng Xun smiled warmly at her.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chengyan glanced at Yuan Yao unintentionally before his gaze fell on Feng Xun's face, his expression gradually turning to surprise and doubt.
These two...
Jiang Chengyan squeezed through, said nothing, and picked Yuan Yao up.
Yuan Yao: "???"
Her stomach was a little uncomfortable from being constricted: "Second Prince, what are you doing?"
You brat!
Why did you suddenly hug her?
The others looked over in surprise.
Huairou gently scolded, "Chengyan, put Yao'er down, you'll hurt her!"
Jiang Chengyan refused to let go: "Yuan Yao belongs to me today, and no one is allowed to take her away!"
What? She's his?
What a mess!
Yuan Yao struggled violently: "Jiang Chengyan, I'm getting angry!"
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