After entering the Imperial Garden, Yang Ruoqing and Yao were each led by their chambermaids to sit down at the wine table where their husbands were.
Seeing Luo Fengtang sitting there, looking at his nose and heart, he seemed to be in trance, and as if other people, other things, and other hot topics around him had nothing to do with him.
He is so out of place, yet so popular.
Yang Ruoqing's eyes lit up, and she was filled with joy in her heart. She quickened her pace slightly and came to his side.
Luo Fengtang kept his hands on his thighs, with the backs of his hands facing down and his palms facing up, his fingers curled up into a fist.
This trivial detail made Yang Ruoqing stunned for a moment, and then her heart warmed.
As his pillow, she can naturally read his body language.
He is not a god or a god, and he will also have things that make him worried and anxious.
Whenever he feels this way, he will do this.
"I'm here." She whispered, lifted up her skirt and sat down.
Hearing her voice, Luo Fengtang finally came out of his trance and saw her sitting next to him in a lively manner. His face finally had a vivid expression and was no longer like a clay sculpture.
"No one is giving you a hard time, right?" He asked in a low voice, there was still worry in his eyes.
Yang Ruoqing smiled and shook her head, reaching out to hold his hand: "Queen Xiao Han treated me courteously, and Mrs. Zhen Guo was with me the whole time. Who dares to bully me?"
Hearing this, Luo Fengtang's heart, which had been hanging before, was only half-hearted.
"When this banquet is over, we will go home." He held her hand firmly and said.
Yang Ruoqing smiled and nodded gently.
"Come on, Qing'er, try this snack. You can't buy the snacks in the palace outside. Let's see how it tastes."
Luo Fengtang said, picking up a piece of pastry with his chopsticks and placing it on the silver plate in front of Yang Ruoqing.
Yang Ruoqing was not pretentious, she picked it up, considering that this place was a gathering of dignitaries, and everyone was very particular about dining etiquette.
Therefore, Yang Ruoqing gently covered her mouth with her wide sleeves and took a small bite.
Such a ladylike way of eating is done with ease and grace by her.
But in the eyes of other people around him, they were quite surprised.
"Didn't you say that Uncle Zhongyong was born in the grassroots, and his wife is also the daughter of a farmer? Why do I think this eating manner is elegant and generous, very aristocratic?"
At the small drinking table nearby, someone could not help but murmur.
"We came with her from the Queen's side earlier. We saw that she behaved very generously and decently, and she was not panicked at all!"
"That's natural!"
A voice cut into the discussion of the two ladies.
This is Yao, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo.
Yao said to the two women: "Mrs. Zhongyongbo knows the general situation, knows how to advance and retreat, and knows how to measure. Even if she was born in a peasant family, she is an innocent family."
"Uncle Zhongyong is a young hero. He is the pillar of the country today. If it weren't for Uncle Zhongyong who swept through the rebellion, pacified the southwest, shared the king's worries, and defended the country,"
"There is no leisurely day like today when we sit here talking, admiring flowers and drinking wine!"
The two women who had been talking before quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, what the Duke and Mrs. Zhenguo said is absolutely true, and we see that Uncle Zhongyong and his wife, playing the piano and the harp, complement each other. They are indeed a match made in heaven!" "
Yao curled his lips and said, "This is fate."
While the women were quietly sizing up Luo Fengtang's demeanor and observing Yang Ruoqing who was sitting next to Luo Fengtang, there was also a gaze from the main seat that would always glance towards Yang Ruoqing.
When that gaze swept over her, it was like the warm sun in March, hiding deep heat and obsession, but making it difficult for people to notice.
Yes, that is the current Crown Prince Qi Xingyun, who is also the most powerful person at today's Double Ninth Festival banquet.
Emperor Qi suffered from Alzheimer's disease and was not suitable to appear on such occasions, so Qi Xingyun had full authority to entertain him.
As for the women, since Qi Xingyun has not yet got married, Empress Xiao Han will take care of her for the time being.
At this moment, Qi Xingyun was sitting on the main seat, flanked by the cabinet minister and the second prince, Qi Xingchen.
They were all drinking and chatting with Qi Xingyun. Qi Xingyun spent most of the time listening to their conversation, and occasionally expressed his own opinions. He was relaxed and relaxed, like the sea, which can accommodate all rivers.
The majesty of the emperor gradually emerged from his body.
It's just that the future emperor's eyes are always a little erratic today, and his mind is a little uncertain.
He saw Yang Ruoqing smiling coquettishly over there, and saw her taking the snacks handed over by Luo Fengtang and eating them happily.
Seeing Luo Fengtang wiping the snack crumbs from the corner of her mouth with his own hands, seeing their eyes facing each other, with deep affection in their eyes and brows...
Only those who have truly loved can understand this kind of deep affection.
Because some affection is just for show, but some affection has long been integrated into the daily necessities of life and has become a habit. The person involved becomes as accustomed to it as eating and dressing.
But in the eyes of others, it is very shocking.
Qi Xingyun was shocked at this moment. It has been more than ten years, why haven't the two of them gotten tired of each other? On the contrary, they seem to be more tacit and loving?
Even newlyweds are nothing more than this, right?
Qi Xingyun suddenly felt envious, very envious.
Over there, a group of maids, palace maids and ladies came to the Royal Garden surrounded by little Queen Han.
Brothers Qi Xingyun and Qi Xingchen quickly stood up to greet the 'mother queen'.
Everyone else also stood up, naturally Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang.
After Queen Xiao Han took her seat, everyone sat back in their seats.
Queen Xiao Han is the most powerful person here, and she is also the crown prince's mother. If Emperor Qi is away, it is natural that Queen Xiao Han will come out to host the banquet.
Queen Xiao Han first said a few generous and decent opening remarks, which were translated into Yang Ruoqing's words: Today is the Double Ninth Festival, and Tianjia invites everyone to come and celebrate the festival together.
Those who can be invited are all the pillars and important ministers of Daqi. Being invited reflects the importance that the Tian Family places on you.
It's your honor, so you should continue to do your part, serve the country, be loyal to the Heavenly Family, and so on.
Then everyone responded, meaning to thank Tianjia for their warm hospitality, and they would definitely do their duty faithfully in the future.
In a word, the king and his ministers drink and chat happily, hello, me, everyone.
After three drinks, Empress Xiao Han said to everyone: "It's rare that all the members of the Qing family gather together today to celebrate the festival, so naturally there will be singing and dancing to add to the fun. Silefang has recently rehearsed the Feiyan Dance compiled by the late Empress. Please enjoy it together." "
When Queen Xiao Han finished speaking, everyone at the banquet understood.
Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang also looked at each other, and their hearts were bright. This time, the dancers who came to dance were not the singers from the palace, but the beautiful ladies who were running for the crown princess.
Many of these beautiful ladies are the young ladies from the families of the powerful ministers present, and today they are mainly for the prince Qi Xingyun to see.
Concubine selection, beauty pageant, as for the courtiers and wives, they are just onlookers, a public jury.
