Chapter 473 This is not where you should sit
Some people saw Chen Ruijin's happy expression and were puzzled, and their eyes followed her towards the door.
People came in one after another, and there was nothing special to see.
Suddenly, everyone saw Chen Ruijin stand up, walk towards the door, and finally stop in front of a young girl.
"Lu Xiang."
Lu Xiang looked at Chen Ruijin walking towards him and was slightly stunned.
"Meet Concubine Chen."
Under the palace lanterns, the girl had a beautiful face, with a thin layer of rouge on her face, which made her pearly bracelets more shiny and dazzling.
The old lady had never seen Chen Rujin, but when she heard Lu Xiang address her, she immediately realized that she was the third prince's concubine, so she hurriedly bowed to her respectfully: "I pay my respects to Concubine Chen, and I wish you good luck."
Chen Rujin gave the old lady a hand and said with a smile, "Old lady, please don't be polite. Lu Xiang and I are good friends. Just treat me like your granddaughter."
The old lady was flattered.
Behind him, Qiao Jingru and others also saluted.
Chen Ruijin was humble and asked Lu Xiang, Qiao Jingru and Lu Qiao to sit with her.
Lu Xiang said, "Concubine Chen, our seats are in the back. It is not proper to sit next to you."
Those who know her would say that Chen Ruijin is not particular about details, while those who don’t would probably say that they are very arrogant.
It’s better to be low-key at a palace banquet.
Chen Ruijin reacted quickly: "Then keep talking with me first. It's still early for the banquet. Wait until most people arrive before you go back to your seats."
This is not against the rules.
Just now, those young ladies were chirping in her ears like a group of sparrows.
Lu Xiang smiled faintly and nodded in response.
Suddenly, a joyful voice came from behind: "Jingru, Jingru..."
When Qiao Jingru heard someone calling her, she turned around subconsciously.
Chen Pin ran towards her with a smile on his face. He first bowed politely to the old lady, then stood beside Qiao Jingru and took her arm naturally, "You came so early."
"Miss Shen." Qiao Jingru called out awkwardly, "I just arrived too."
"It's still early, let's go outside to see the lanterns."
Qiao Jingru glanced at Lu Xiang and Concubine Chen hesitantly and said, "This...running around in the palace is not a good idea."
She doesn't really want to see the lanterns.
Especially since they are not familiar with each other.
Chen Pin thought that Qiao Jingru was not able to follow her because Chen Ruijin was not around, so she smiled and bowed, saying, "Meet Concubine Chen. If Concubine Chen has nothing important to do, I will take Jingru to see the lanterns."
The corridor outside the hall is hung with various lanterns, reflecting the scene of the Lantern Festival.
In fact, it doesn’t matter whether she looks good or not. What matters is that she wants to develop a good relationship with her future sister-in-law.
Unfortunately, Qiao Yuanan’s rank is not high enough, so he cannot enter the palace today.
Chen Rujin really wanted to roll her eyes at Chen Pin. Since you said so, if she disagrees, wouldn’t she seem petty?
Can a prince's concubine do such a thing?
Being held in the grasp tightly.
"Nothing."
Upon hearing this, Chen Pin immediately opened her beautiful eyes and blinked at Qiao Jingru, showing her flattering intention.
Qiao Jingru: “…”
Well, he responds to soft things but not hard things. What should I do?
"good."
Chen Pin immediately smiled, his eyes curved, and his gaze turned to Lu Xiang and Lu Qiao. He paused and casually invited: "Do you want to join us?"
"Thank you Miss Shen for your kindness, but I won't go." Lu Xiang smiled politely.
She was not familiar with Chen Pin, and could see that Chen Pin's invitation was not sincere. What's more, Song Zhenzhen was still standing at the door, obviously waiting for Chen Pin to join her. How bored must she be to be so eager to be hated?
Isn’t it nice to chat and drink tea with Chen Ruijin?
"Oh." Chen Pin nodded lightly, not caring whether Lu Xiang went or not: "What about you?" She looked at Lu Qiao.
Chen Pin looked down on a concubine's daughter, but had no choice because Qiao Jingru had a good relationship with her.
For the sake of her future sister-in-law, she reluctantly showed a trace of kindness.
Lu Qiao was so embarrassed that she almost cried.
To be honest, she just wanted to be an ordinary and invisible person, and didn't want to be the focus of attention at today's palace banquet.
Concubine Chen was of noble status, and she didn't dare to marry into her class. She didn't know what to say if she sat over there, which would only make her feel more uneasy.
Miss Shen is also a wealthy woman, and she may not necessarily look down on me.
Lu Xiang saw Lu Qiao's embarrassment and said softly, "The lanterns outside are indeed beautiful. It's rare for you to go to the palace, so go with your sister-in-law to have a look."
It's not easy to offend either of them, but in comparison, Lu Qiao has met Chen Pin several times and had meals together. Anyway, Chen Pin wants to please his sister-in-law and will not embarrass Lu Qiao.
"Yeah." Lu Qiao lowered her eyes, nodded obediently, and then followed Qiao Jingru.
Chen Rujin didn't care and pulled Lu Xiang to sit in her seat.
The old lady was led to sit in the back.
"Greetings, Thirteenth Princess." Lu Xiang bowed to Chu Ying'er.
Chu Ying'er responded sullenly.
She had complicated feelings towards Lu Xiang, because of her, her relationship with her Ninth Princess became sour.
Although it was the Ninth Princess herself who was unreasonable.
But it was also because of Lu Xiang that her mother caught the Queen Mother's eye and was promoted to a concubine, and Concubine Liangmu was also able to take the position of a concubine. She was grateful in her heart.
"I'm telling you, Cao Bingbing is under house arrest." Chen Ruijin held a cup of tea and leaned close to Lu Xiang and whispered.
Lu Xiang looked at Chen Rujin in astonishment, his eyes blank: "..."
Is it really okay to tell such a private matter to an outsider like her?
Chen Rujin didn't care whether Lu Xiang responded or not, and continued: "That idiot drugged me in Yongfu Palace on New Year's Eve, causing me to have a rash all over my body. He spilled the drug on the cakes when no one was paying attention. He thought he had hidden it well, but he shot himself in the foot. The cakes were brought back by my mother from Jingren Palace, so how could anyone just bite them? Her maid was useless, too. She confessed everything after a little scare..."
When Cao Bingbing called her aside and threatened to slap her, it was Lu Xiang who stood in front of her and protected her.
So no matter whether Lu Xiang considers her a friend or not, she has already considered her as a friend.
Lu Xiang looked Chen Ruijin up and down, frowning slightly.
Chen Ruijin saw a trace of concern in Lu Xiang's indifferent eyes, and said proudly: "Don't worry, I'm fine now, but it was really itchy at that time, and I wanted to dig out all the flesh." Cao Bingbing obviously also wanted to disfigure her, but unfortunately it didn't work.
The two of them were talking to each other in low voices. Even Chu Ying'er who was sitting beside them couldn't hear what they were saying, let alone the young ladies who were sitting further away.
What are Concubine Chen and Miss Lu talking about? It's so mysterious. I really want to know.
The less I could hear it, the more itchy it made me feel, as if a cat's claws were scratching me.
At this time, a proud voice sounded from above their heads. The voice was very pleasant, like a wind chime in the wind, crisp and pleasant, but it was filled with condescending disgust: "Miss Lu San, don't you know that this seat is not for you?"
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