At this time, most people could tell at a glance that Pei Yuanzhen was using me to suppress Youmuya, or it was Nangong Lizhu's arrangement, but I knew very well that she was not.

She doesn't want to suppress Youmuya, nor does she want to have trouble with Nangong Lizhu.

Her purpose is me.

A beautiful appearance should not be rewarded, but a delicate heart should be rewarded. What should be rewarded? It goes without saying.

She hopes that Pei Yuanhao canonize me. As long as I become the emperor's concubine, Qinghan and I will be completely separated. In this way, she thinks it is possible for her and Qinghan. And the promotion of the emperor's harem concubines is

It cannot be too frequent, otherwise even if it is the emperor's family affairs, there will be a censor in the court to give advice, so she does not want this opportunity to fall to Youmuya, but directly "stands out" for me.

A burst of cold sweat soaked on my forehead, making me feel chilly. I shrank slightly and looked down at the contented smiling face. I felt that my fingers were so spasmed that I could hardly hold them tightly. When I looked down at the main hall, I felt a slight chill.

Both hands were placed on the table, clenching their fists so hard that their joints turned white.

Even though he tried his best to suppress it, he couldn't hide the anger in his eyes.

It’s not just Qinghan who has anger in his eyes.

When Youmuya looked back at the eldest princess, her wild eyes were clearly filled with anger.

I don’t know how long she had been dormant before she got involved with Li Fei and had the opportunity to show off her dancing skills in front of the emperor. However, she didn’t expect that she would be suppressed when she danced for the first time.

Although such a fact was too common in the harem, she never imagined that the person who suppressed her was not even the concubines vying for favor, but the eldest princess, who hurriedly raised her head to look at the emperor in the main hall.

When Pei Yuanhao heard Pei Yuanzhen say those words, his whole body seemed to freeze for a moment. Everyone looked at me, but he always sat there without looking back. He just put his hand on the edge of the table slightly.

He pinched it for a while, then smiled slightly and said: "What Yu Mei said makes sense."

When Youmuya heard this, her face darkened.

There were no obvious changes on Nangong Lizhu's face, but a glimmer of joy or sadness flashed through her eyes.

Pei Yuanhao had already raised his hand and waved lightly: "Step back."

Youmuya knelt there and bit her lower lip hard with her white teeth. Although her skin was dark and it was hard to tell, one could guess that her face must have turned red with anger. She held back her anger and bowed down, then stood up and took the lead.

He watched the palace maids turn around and walk out.

When she passed by Pei Yuanzhen, she gave her a sharp look.

Pei Yuanzhen lowered his head, with a faint smile hanging on the corner of his mouth. After all those people walked out, he slowly raised his head and looked at me, who had been standing behind Chang Qing with a pale face.

She has "repelled" Youmuya, so the next step is——

Even Chang Qing was a little restless and looked at me sideways. She is a discerning person, so she has naturally seen through the pros and cons. How to deal with Pei Yuanzhen, neither she nor I have thought about it before, and she is also watching my reaction.

.

To her surprise, I didn't do anything and just watched indifferently.

But when the last of the dancing maids walked out of the hall, I slowly turned my head, met Nangong Lizhu's eyes, and smiled lightly.

Her eyebrows suddenly stood up.

I didn't say anything. I still kept a faint smile on my face. I turned my head and looked calmly at the nervous people under the palace. Nangong Lizhu's eyes flashed, and he looked at Pei with a smile on his face.

Yuan Hao said: "Your Majesty, I have also arranged other songs and dances. Today is the annual banquet. Don't think about other things. Just have a good rest and have fun."

Pei Yuanhao turned to look at her and smiled: "My concubine is right."

When he said this, Nangong Lizhu immediately clapped his hands impatiently, and the sound of drums immediately sounded in the hall, and another group of dancers danced to the beautiful melody and entered the hall.

As a result, Pei Yuanzhen can no longer say anything else.

Seeing those dancers coming up, she could only retreat to her seat, looked at me and Nangong Lizhu, and then looked at the person opposite her, as if she was still a little unwilling.

However, with the singing and dancing, the atmosphere in the hall will be different.

It’s the Chinese New Year after all.

The palace maids entered the hall in groups, pouring wine and serving dishes for the civil and military officials at the banquet. After a while, the cold air was filled with the clear and cold fragrance of the wine. Pei Yuanhao held the cup in his hand and raised the cup: "Please

!"

All the ministers under the Grand Highness stood up and raised their glasses one after another: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After drinking a glass of wine, everyone's faces became a little more flushed, and the atmosphere slowly began to improve.

I have been in the palace for some years, but I have never participated in such an annual banquet. I saw dozens of delicacies spread out on the tables of the emperor and the queen, exuding an alluring aroma. The other concubines

They also raised their glasses. Even if they usually don’t look good, they still acted affectionate in front of the emperor, chatting and laughing together.

Chang Qing took care of her pregnancy, but she also had two drinks with Pei Yuanhao. Even the rouge on her cheeks could not cover up the blush, which slowly faded away. Even her eyes were slightly red, which made her eyes brighter, like

A stream of light passed over Pei Yuanhao's face, and then he looked at me.

I leaned down and whispered: "Drink less, Madam."

She nodded: "Yes, I know."

As she said that, she raised the cup again, but handed it to me with her backhand. I was stunned, and looked at her misty eyes, and saw her smiling and saying: "You have worked hard too."

"..."

I didn't say anything, just smiled, took it and drank it in one gulp.

The wine was Tusu wine that had been soaked for several winters. It was fragrant and had an indescribable sweetness. When I finished drinking it, Chang Qing smiled at me and turned to look at Nian Shen sitting next to her.<

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It was also the first time for this child to participate in such an annual banquet. He just watched the singing and dancing below without blinking. When he felt Chang Qing looking at him, he hurriedly turned his face. Chang Qing did not speak, but just winked at him.

This child was also smart. He stood up quickly, raised his wine glass, and said to Pei Yuanhao: "Father."

Pei Yuanhao turned to look at him, with a smile on his face.

Nian Shen's little face was still a little red, and his voice was trembling, but he still tried hard to calm down and said: "My son - I wish my father a safe and peaceful body, and a long-lasting country!"

Pei Yuanhao narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "My thoughts are deep and I have grown up."

Nian Shen looked at him with a flushed face.

Pei Yuanhao looked at him with a smile, as if he wanted to say something more, but his eyes flickered, he glanced at me again, and then he said nothing more. Instead, he raised the wine glass in his hand and drank it down in one gulp.

Nian Shen's little face suddenly smiled like a flower, and he took a careful sip. It was so spicy that he stuck out his tongue, and both Pei Yuanhao and Chang Qing laughed.

No matter who sees this scene, it is a picture of a family of three enjoying themselves, which makes people feel extremely warm.

It's just that the emperor's home is not that simple.

I stood behind Chang Qing, always silent, my eyes were light but roaming around everyone's face. Nangong Lizhu's face was still full of anger that could not be concealed, but she did not get angry immediately, and still sat on her

She was drinking wine calmly in her seat, but Ruizhu, the palace maid next to her, seemed to wink lightly at the little eunuch below.

After a while, I saw a little maid outside the gate running carefully against the wall. She walked carefully all the way to Nangong Lizhu's side. She lowered her head and said something. Although the voice was not loud, Nangong Lizhu was sitting on Pei's side.

From where Yuan Hao started, he could naturally see the anxious and concerned look on her face.

Pei Yuanhao turned his head and looked at her: "Beloved concubine?"

Nangong Lizhu stood up a little uneasily and whispered: "Your Majesty, this concubine is going to plead guilty and go back to Yuhua Palace first."

"What's the matter?"

"This——"

She was speechless, but Ruizhu behind her was smart and stepped forward and said: "Returning to the Emperor, His Highness is crying again. His Majesty Li Fei is usually looking after him. If His Majesty is not here, His Highness

No one can coax you."

"Oh?"

When Pei Yuanhao heard this, he was slightly moved.

He has ignored that child for too long.

All parents in the world love their children, but as a father, his status is too special, and that child is also too special, which always makes him feel an unspeakable pain. At this time, he looked back and thought

Deep, there was a soft expression on his face, and he said: "Nianyun, he——"

Nangong Lizhu immediately took over the conversation and said: "The second prince is doing well recently and has gained some weight."

"Oh."

He nodded.

Chang Qing and I looked at each other, and both of us understood. We saw Pei Yuanhao pondering for a while and said: "Since today is the Chinese New Year, let's bring him too."

Chang Qing's face darkened slightly, and she saw Nangong Lizhu's face brighten with joy, but she lowered her head calmly and said: "I take the place of the second prince, and thank you for your kindness."

As soon as she finished speaking, the little palace maid couldn't wait to run out, and soon she walked in with the second prince Pei Nianyun in her arms.

The hall was still very lively, and the strong aroma of wine filled the air. As the singing and dancing in the hall became more and more enthusiastic, the ribbons in the hands of the palace ladies flew in the air, spreading the aroma of wine, making people even more drunk.

But such an occasion seems not to affect Pei Nianyun at all.

As soon as he was brought over, although I had been calm, I couldn't help but cautiously took a look. The child's weak cry was like a shy kitten, completely covered by the music.

, only the flushed face and slightly clenched fists can make people feel that in fact he also has feelings, he also has happiness and pain.

It's just that no one can feel his happiness and pain, and no one can share it.

As soon as Pei Yuanhao saw him, there was a glimmer of joy or sadness in his eyes, and the expression on his face unexpectedly softened. He carefully stretched out his hand and said, "Show me."

The swaddling clothes were immediately handed to his hand.

This time I saw clearly that the child had indeed put on some weight. After all, there would be no shortage of food and clothing for him in Yuhua Palace. His little face was round and his cheeks were pouting as if he were holding two pieces of fruit.

Dude. He was also crying. Although he didn't cry as loudly as the other children, which attracted attention, the weak cry was always continuous, as if it was tugging at the weakest part of people's hearts. It was not heartbreaking.

But the subtle pain always exists and cannot be subsided.

Pei Yuanhao showed rare tenderness and carefully held him and coaxed him for a while, but the child never stopped crying. He was also a little at a loss: "How could this happen?"

When Nangong Lizhu heard this, she quickly said softly: "Your Highness starts crying. He always does."

As she said this, some displeasure seemed to flash across her face.

Of course I know that this child seems to be separated from the outside world by a layer of membrane. Very few people can really come into contact with his perception and communicate with him. It is naturally difficult to coax such a child to cry, and it is impossible for her to have a child.

How can I coax a woman?

Pei Yuanhao said: "They said that only his beloved concubine can coax him?"

"Yes."

"Thank you for your hard work, concubine."

Nangong Lizhu smiled softly and said: "The emperor has handed over the prince to his concubine, and I will do my duty."

After saying that, she reached out to take the swaddle, carefully opened it, looked at the child, gently put her fingers in and stroked it for a while, then shook it while saying softly: "Don't cry, don't cry.

Stop crying."

Miraculously, the baby's crying slowly stopped.

Pei Yuanhao also looked at her with some surprise. Nangong Lizhu also looked down at the infant child, with a sweet smile that softened the spring water on his face. Even in such a cold weather, it made people feel like they were carrying the fragrance of flowers.

The spring breeze blows on the cheeks, making people intoxicated.

Pei Yuanhao looked at her and seemed to be stunned.

After a while, when the child fell asleep a little deeper, she carefully raised her head and said with a smile: "It's okay."

Pei Yuanhao stared at her blankly, as if he had just come back to his senses at this time. He looked at her for a while and said softly: "Zhu'er, thank you for your hard work."

Nangong Lizhu also looked at him, lowered his head and smiled with a red face: "Your Majesty, don't say that."

"..."

"As the emperor's concubine, I naturally should serve the emperor. It is my duty as a queen to help solve problems and educate the second prince."

Chang Qing's expression did not change, but she had already put down the wine glass in her hand.

Regardless of whether she or I expected this, Nangong Lizhu did have the means.

She did not bring the second prince, but she asked Pei Yuanhao to bring Nianyun in his arms, and acted out a show of a good concubine and a loving mother in front of the emperor. In addition to what she said - her purpose,

As expected, he still has the power to co-manage the Sixth Palace.

However, this should not be all her tricks.

After all, to co-manage the Sixth Palace, apart from the emperor's words, the queen's approval is also required.
Chapter completed!