Chapter 701 So What?
Baoqin saw that the imperial concubine was just lazy and refused to dress like this because she thought the jewelry on her head was too heavy, and she emphasized this again and again.
"You have to trust me. I won't harm you. You can't go wrong with this outfit!"
Mo Hua reminded: "It's almost time, Madam, you should set off."
Xiao Xixi asked: "Where is the emperor?"
Mo Hua: "The Emperor is still in Changle Palace. It looks like he will go to Bigui Pavilion with the Empress Dowager."
Xiao Xixi wanted to nod to show that she understood, but because the gilded crown on her head was too heavy, she was afraid that it would fall off if she lowered her head, so she could only utter a single syllable through her nose.
"Um."
Baoqin helped her into the sedan chair.
The imperial concubine's guard of honor moved forward slowly.
When they arrived at the Bigui Pavilion, quite a few people were already there, most of them were concubines from various palaces.
Compared with the number of concubines of the previous emperor, Luo Qinghan has obviously much fewer concubines. In addition, he has no children yet, so the number of people attending the banquet is even smaller.
When everyone saw the imperial concubine coming, they all stood up to greet her.
Xiao Xixi was wearing a rouge-red waist-length skirt today.
The waist was tied with a belt and looked so thin that it seemed as if it could be held in one hand.
The chest is embroidered with layers of peony flowers, and it is paired with a lilac-colored wide-sleeved outer shirt with auspicious cloud patterns embroidered with gold thread.
A red shawl hung between her arms and her long skirt dragged across the white marble floor.
Although the gilded tiara was heavy, it was indeed beautiful. It was inlaid with rubies, which set off her delicate red lips and made her look extremely beautiful and charming.
Everyone's eyes were focused on her, with some expressing jealousy, some envy, some scrutiny, and so on.
In order to prevent the flower crown on her head from falling off, Xiao Xixi kept her chin slightly raised the whole time and did not dare to move.
When everyone saw her like this, they felt that she had a strong aura.
Some people secretly sighed, she is worthy of being the imperial concubine, her aura is really amazing!
Xiao Xixi walked step by step to her seat and sat down.
Only after she sat down did others dare to sit down.
There were fruits and snacks on the table. Xiao Xixi wanted to eat some, but she didn't dare to lower her head for fear that her flower crown would fall off.
She could only stiffen her neck, keep her upper body still, stretch out her two paws, and fumble around on the fruit plate, and happened to touch a bunch of grapes.
She plucked a grape, held it close to her eyes, and peeled it carefully.
After finally peeling the skin and about to put it in my mouth, I heard someone coming over and calling out.
"Greetings to the Imperial Concubine."
Xiao Xixi paused, and the grapes slipped down and fell on the hem of her skirt.
She immediately had the urge to stand up and curse.
Ahhhh!
She peeled the grapes with great difficulty!
It just fell like that!
Just as she was about to quietly pick up the grape and eat it.
The person in front of me spoke again.
"I heard that the emperor had lunch at Changle Palace today?"
Xiao Xixi took a deep breath, raised her head, looked at the person who came, and found that it was Chen Wanyi.
Chen Wanyi was looking at the imperial concubine with a smile at this time.
Xiao Xixi raised the corner of her mouth and showed a professional fake smile: "So."
Chen Wanyi smiled again: "Then did your Majesty know that Concubine Lu is also in Changle Palace today?"
Xiao Xixi's fingers had already quietly pinched the grape that fell on the hem of her skirt.
She responded perfunctorily, thinking that it wouldn't make her sick if she ate something unclean.
"So what?"
Chen Wanyi was a little surprised to see that the imperial concubine looked uninterested.
She thought the imperial concubine would be very concerned about the emperor's closeness with Concubine Lu, but she didn't expect that the imperial concubine had no intention of investigating it further.
Xiao Xixi asked: "Anything else?"
Chen Wanyi said awkwardly: "It's alright, I'm sorry for disturbing you."
As soon as she left, Xiao Xixi quickly picked up the grape, threw it into her mouth, and ate it while chewing.
So sweet!
She stretched out her claws and plucked another grape.
Many people present were secretly observing the imperial concubine. When they saw Chen Wanyi going to find the imperial concubine, they were all waiting to see the show.
Unexpectedly, the imperial concubine sent Chen Wanyi away with just a few words.
Not to mention being angry, the imperial concubine didn't even give him a single extra glance from beginning to end, she was truly noble and cold!
Everyone was quite disappointed that they couldn't watch the good show.
Of course, there were also those who were not convinced and deliberately directed the topic of discussion to Concubine Xiao.
Many people know that the imperial concubine was favored because she looked like Concubine Xiao.
I guess Concubine Xiao is a thorn in her heart.
"I heard that when the emperor was still the crown prince, he particularly doted on Concubine Xiao, but it's a pity that she died young due to her beauty."
"Yeah, if she were still here..."
The rest of the words were not finished, but everyone understood it in their hearts. Many people stole glances in the direction of the imperial concubine with a hint of mockery in their eyes.
If Concubine Xiao was still around, how could the substitute Concubine Gui stand still? !
Concubine Jing frowned slightly: "You all should stop talking!"
The discussion immediately died down a lot.
Concubine Jing looked at Concubine Gui and comforted her.
"Sister, don't take their words to heart. Concubine Xiao is no longer with us. Even if the emperor dotes on her, she can't hinder you."
Xiao Xixi said indifferently: "Well, it really can't hinder me."
Concubine Jing was stunned.
She was obviously surprised by the imperial concubine's answer.
Shouldn't a normal person be humble when faced with such a situation?
But why doesn't the concubine follow the routine? !
For a moment, Concubine Jing didn't know how to respond.
It took her a long while to force a smile.
"Sister is so straightforward, she says whatever she wants to say. No wonder the emperor likes you so much. Let's have tea together some other day."
Xiao Xixi didn't like drinking tea, so she said vaguely, "Let's talk about it later."
Before she knew it, she had picked all the grapes in the fruit bowl.
She took the handkerchief from Baoqin, wiped her fingers, picked up the teacup, and prepared to drink some tea.
At this moment, the eunuch's voice suddenly came from the door.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"The Empress Dowager has arrived!"
Everyone stood up to welcome him.
Xiao Xixi also quickly stood up, but because she didn't dare to lower her head, she accidentally knocked over the teacup in her hand, and the tea wet her sleeves.
At this time, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager had already come in.
Xiao Xixi didn't have time to tidy up her clothes. She hurried forward and bowed to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
"I respectfully welcome His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."
When Luo Qinghan first saw her outfit, he was slightly stunned.
He stepped forward and helped the man up.
"No need to be so polite, my dear."
Xiao Xixi stood up, raised her head and smiled at the emperor in front of her.
That smile was so bright that it made Luo Qinghan's heart beat faster.
She also dresses up on weekdays, but she usually wears light makeup and her clothes are also light in color, with a cute and fresh style.
Today was the first time I saw her wearing a red dress, a completely different style from her usual style. She looked gorgeous and bright, like the blazing sun. It only took one glance to burn into my heart, leaving an indelible mark.
(End of this chapter)
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