Chapter 360 Birthday Joy
Xiao Linglong looked at Qin Jinzhi, who was the center of attention, with a detached gaze.
She looked at her brothers and sisters at the banquet.
Some were envious, some were jealous.
But they could only smile at Qin Jinzhi.
Even though he wished Qin Jinzhi dead, he could only utter auspicious and celebratory words.
She glanced at Xiao Ce, who was drinking alone, and thought to herself with disdain, "What a spineless coward who can't even be brought to the table."
Now that they've fallen to this state, Xiao Ce is still thinking about seeking pleasure.
Xiao Linglong finished the wine in her cup.
They quietly left amidst the noise.
A moment later, a palace maid walked up to Xiao Ce and whispered something to him.
Xiao Ce looked in Xiao Linglong's direction, and sure enough, she wasn't there.
He frowned, got up, and left the main hall.
Xiao Linglong stood by the pool, her reflection flickering in the water. A ripple spread as a fallen leaf fell, obscuring her expression.
Xiao Ce walked up behind Xiao Linglong and asked, "What brings you here, my royal sister?"
Xiao Linglong said coldly, "The Yang family has fallen, Sixth Brother is dead, Mother Consort is imprisoned, and Your Majesty has nothing to say?"
Xiao Ce's expression darkened. "What else can I say? The fact that you and I are alive is already a great favor from the Emperor."
Xiao Linglong reached out and picked a flower from the edge of the pool. "Is Your Majesty content with this?"
Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Linglong and suddenly sneered, "You don't want me to compete with that madman, do you, my royal sister?"
Xiao Linglong turned to look at Xiao Ce, "Why can't we compete? Does my royal brother dare not?"
Xiao Ce stood side by side with Xiao Linglong.
“My sister, I know you have been exceptionally intelligent since childhood. You are always the one helping our mother and brother with their plans.”
But you can't compare to Qin Jinzhi. She brought down the maternal families of the four concubines. The Pei and Cui families became in-laws of the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion, and the other has now become a declining family ruled by a woman.
The Emperor and Empress's doting on her is evident to all. Just look at today's birthday banquet, who in the entire royal family has such an honor?
My dear sister, I know you are proud and arrogant, but one must accept one's fate.
With Qin Jinzhi's backing, the Crown Prince's position is a sure thing.
"You want me to fight for it, my dear sister? You're sending your brother to his death!"
Xiao Linglong stared at Xiao Ce's profile and said, "Tell me, if Qin Jinzhi discovers what the Crown Prince has done, will she still protect him and help him ascend the throne?"
Xiao Ce's expression changed. "Royal sister, be careful with your words. I will pretend I didn't hear these words. If you are still alive and well, I advise you that there are some things that you cannot bear."
Xiao Linglong sneered upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, "So, Imperial Brother, you just want to live like this, barely clinging to life?"
Xiao Ce chuckled, “Your Highness, there’s no need to provoke me. The situation in the capital is now settled. Soon all the princes in the capital will be granted titles and sent to their fiefdoms. At that time, I will petition the Emperor to bring Mother to her fiefdom, just like Prince Ren did. It’s best if Your Highness doesn’t interfere in matters in the capital.”
Xiao Linglong's expression gradually turned cold. "Since Your Majesty insists on this, then Linglong wishes Your Majesty the best."
Xiao Ce turned and left, while Xiao Linglong stood by the pool without moving.
The ripples gradually subsided, revealing Xiao Linglong's slightly red eyes and resolute back.
The birthday banquet didn't end until very late.
The Empress did not allow Qin Jinzhi to stay overnight in the palace.
Qin Jinzhi followed Qin Ye back to the Prince's Mansion in a carriage.
She did not take off the robe with a hundred blessings on her body.
The two entered the Qin family's ancestral hall.
Qin Ye looked at the memorial tablets in the ancestral hall and said with a smile, "Jinzhi is nineteen years old, have you seen that?"
Qin Jinzhi grabbed a handful of incense and lit it.
They walked to the memorial tablets one by one.
"Grandmother, Father, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Third Uncle, Eldest Brother, Second Brother, Today is Jinzhi's birthday, let's celebrate together as a family."
She picked up the wine she had prepared earlier and poured a glass for each memorial tablet.
Qin Jinzhi stood in the center of the ancestral hall and poured a cup of wine onto the ground.
"Soon, the Qin family will have avenged itself."
Qin Ye stood beside Qin Jinzhi without saying a word.
The two stayed in the ancestral hall for a long time before turning around and leaving.
Qin Jinzhi returned to the courtyard, but before she could even enter, Yun Que and Yun Jin opened the gate.
One person is holding a bowl of noodles, and the other is holding a longevity peach.
"Princess! Happy Birthday!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled at the two of them and said, "Happy birthday."
The two suddenly dodged to either side.
The courtyard was immediately brightly lit.
“Our little Zhizhi is nineteen years old now. I really miss that little bean sprout from when she was a child.”
Yuecheng said with a look of horror, "You miss that troublemaker from when you were little? Why didn't you take her with you when you were little!"
Yue Shu was speechless. "Shut up."
Ah Man and Ah Jiao shouted at the crowd, "Make way! Make way! We, the Four Killers, went to the market ourselves today to buy pastries for Lao Qin!"
Qin Jinzhi looked at Si Sha with bright eyes as she carried the pastries she had mentioned earlier.
"A quadra kill is awesome."
Qin Jinzhi touched her hand and took the pastry.
"I told you, if we had left early, we almost would have missed it!"
"Who knew that trouble would arise right after the banquet? The Thousand Bird Guards had to cooperate with the Imperial Guards, and now we've run into this mess."
Qin Jinzhi turned around and saw Liu Yiyi and Cui Ying standing at the gate of the courtyard, panting and bent over.
Liu Yiyi straightened up. "You still say that? If it weren't for Lord Zhao, she would have been asleep by the time we got back."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow as she watched the two bickering. Liu Yiyi looked at Qin Jinzhi and said, "Commander Huo asked me to tell you that he has official business to attend to today and can't leave."
Zhao Wuji then stepped out from behind the two of them, "Princess."
Qin Jinzhi smiled at everyone and said, "Have the kitchen prepare some wine and dishes."
Once everyone was seated, a pleasant voice rang out again.
"It seems I, the elder sister, am late for our Third Young Master's birthday banquet."
Qin Jinzhi turned around and saw Zhao Yuanying, who looked travel-worn.
These days, Zhao Yuanying is busy expanding his business from Suzhou to the capital.
I've been traveling between two places and have been so busy that I haven't seen anyone for a long time.
Qin Jinzhi lowered her head and chuckled softly, "Sister, we've been waiting for you."
Everyone stood up and said, "Greetings, Princess Zhaorong."
Zhao Yuanying waved her hand, "Since you are all Azhi's good friends, just call me 'elder sister'."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow as she looked at the fully occupied courtyard.
She seems to be quite popular.
The noisy laughter and chatter from the courtyard carried to the courtyard next door.
Xu Ping sat in the courtyard and listened to Qin Jinzhi's laughter, a smile playing on his lips.
She picked up the wine jar and took a sip.
Happy birthday.
As dawn approached, Qin Jinzhi looked at the group of people in the courtyard, who were all drunk and staggering.
A cup of tea was served.
suddenly.
Liu Yiyi suddenly stood up and grabbed Qin Jinzhi's wrist.
He stared at Qin Jinzhi expressionlessly and said, "You! Can't drink alcohol."
Then he collapsed onto the table.
Qin Jinzhi chuckled softly, then her laughter gradually grew louder.
After everyone was carried back to the side room.
Long Yi appeared in the courtyard with his Dragon Feather Guards.
"Princess, the people are ready."
Qin Jinzhi's expression turned cold again. "I want him alive."
"yes."
The next morning, as soon as Qin Jinzhi got up, Yun Que walked in with a somewhat unpleasant expression.
Qin Jinzhi looked at her expression and asked, "What happened?"
Yun Que looked at Qin Jinzhi with some difficulty.
"Twelve Snow is dead."
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