Chapter 610: Who is the Banquet for?
The scenery of the Imperial Garden is just perfect in spring, with famous flowers exuding fragrance, and beautiful trees flourishing. The wind blows gently, bringing with it some refreshing licorice scent.
The Queen Mother sent out invitations widely, and all the daughters of officials of the fifth rank and above were invited to attend the banquet in the palace. Some people secretly speculated that the Queen was going to choose a concubine for the Seventh Prince. After all, the Eighth Prince, who was ranked after him, had already decided on his principal wife, and she couldn't leave out the Seventh Prince, her older brother.
However, most people knew in their hearts that the Queen held this banquet to support Lu Xiang, in order to tell everyone how much she valued and loved him.
The time for inviting everyone to appreciate the flowers was in the afternoon, so a dinner was arranged.
As the niece of Queen Song, Song Zhenzhen thought she was different from the others, so she went into the palace first after noon to let others know how much the Queen loved her. Chen Pin and Wu Wei also entered the palace with her.
Naturally, they would not miss the opportunity to show up in front of the Queen.
"Your servant greets my cousin. May my cousin be blessed with good luck." As she entered Jingren Palace, the palace maids all bowed to her.
The word "cousin" made her feel refreshed immediately. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes shining brightly with pride.
This is an honorific title that only the daughter of Duke Anguo can have in Jingren Palace.
"No need to be so polite. Is Your Majesty taking a nap?" Song Zhenzhen gathered her sleeves and asked arrogantly.
The palace maid replied respectfully, "That's right. Please wait for a moment, Miss Bose and the other two young ladies."
"Okay." Song Zhenzhen nodded.
Although she was the daughter of a duke, she did not dare to put on airs in Jingren Palace.
Chen Pin and Wu Wei had no objections. The entire Jingren Palace seemed to be particularly quiet because of the Queen's nap, so much so that they subconsciously walked with lighter steps in order not to disturb the Queen.
The three of them sat down in the main hall. The palace maid served tea and snacks and then stepped aside. Song Zhenzhen raised her hand and waved. The palace maid hesitated for a moment and then turned and left.
After all, she is the Empress' niece. As long as it's not excessive, the palace servants in Jingren Palace will still follow her orders.
"Zhenzhen, do you think Her Majesty is holding the flower-viewing banquet this time to select a concubine for the Seventh Prince or for Lu Xiang?" Wu Wei took a few sips of tea and asked in a low voice when she saw that there was no one in the hall.
Song Zhenzhen paused while holding the teacup, and said affirmatively, "Of course it's the former."
"I think so too. I don't know which brainless idiot spread this rumor." Wu Wei nodded in response without any doubt.
Chen Pin, who was standing aside, lowered his head in silence, playing with the handkerchief in his hand. Although he did not think so in his heart, he did not agree with him out loud.
Oh, she has it so hard.
On one side was her best friend and confidant since childhood. In theory, she should stand by Zhenzhen unconditionally and fight against Lu Xiang. But on the other side was the Qiao family. Qiao Jingru, the darling of the Qiao family, was very close to Lu Xiang.
Since her marriage with Qiao Yuanan was arranged, she gradually learned from Qiao Yuanan how grateful the Qiao family was to Lu Xiang. Qiao Jingru and Lu Chao's current love and happiness were all because of Lu Xiang. As the future daughter-in-law of the Qiao family, Chen Pin would naturally stand by the Qiao family. Even if she could not empathize with Lu Xiang and regard her as a benefactor, it was impossible for her to become her enemy.
"Miss Third is awake, why don't you ask me to serve her?"
At this time, Yunlu's surprised voice was heard outside the hall.
Lu Xiang smiled, and then saw the casserole in Yun Lu's hand, and immediately came forward and said, "What is this? It smells so good."
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