For several days, Qi Zhiheng remained sullen, avoiding Mu Nanxi who ran diligently to his study every day.
Until September 10th, the Empress Dowager's birthday, Qi Zhiheng couldn't ignore Mu Nanxi anymore.
After all, as the Princess of Zhenbei, Mu Nanxi must follow him into the palace to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday.
Early in the morning, Linglong combed Mu Nanxi's hair into a concentric bun, leaving no trace of hair, making her look dignified and majestic.
She carefully tied the white jade bridge hairpin on Mu Nanxi's hairpin. She looked at the princess in the mirror and hesitated: "Today is the Queen Mother's birthday party. Is the princess dressed too plainly?"
Mu Nanxi sighed: "It's better to be more modest, so as not to attract attention and cause trouble again."
The clothes she wore today were simple and elegant, with low-key colors.
She wears an apricot pollen tube top, an almond yellow plain jacket and a milky white jacket with chrysanthemum pattern edges. She wears milky white plain sleeves, a small red Baidu skirt, and a pink Xia pei and a white jade pendant with entwined flowers and plants.
Mu Nanxi put on a little makeup and kept her clothes and headgear simple. She only dressed up for about half an hour before walking to the door of the mansion.
As soon as she stood at the door, she saw Qi Zhiheng, who was dressed in a black brocade robe embroidered with red dark patterns, and was elegant.
Qi Zhiheng glanced at her lightly and got on the carriage.
Mu Nanxi ignored it and turned to look at Rongfeng: "Has the birthday gift bag prepared for the Queen Mother been wrapped?"
"Don't worry, Princess, your humble duties have been arranged."
Mu Nanxi nodded in response and then got on the carriage.
She was planning to bring up the matter of reconciliation in the carriage, but as soon as she opened the curtain, she saw Zhao Shuer sitting next to Qi Zhiheng.
A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she thought that Zhao Shu'er was thrust into the palace by the Empress Dowager, and she became a little clearer.
"Sister, please forgive me for being rude. It's really not convenient for me to say hello to my sister on this carriage."
Zhao Shuer whispered, her voice as gentle as drizzle, with a gentle and pleasant smile on her face, but the flames of jealousy and anger could not be suppressed in her eyes.
She spent two hours dressing up carefully, but she was still not as exquisite and eye-catching as Mu Nanxi, who applied light makeup and wore plain clothes.
She didn't notice Mu Nanxi's natural beauty at first, but this time she was shocked to see that Mu Nanxi's skin was white, which made it even more obvious that she was fooling herself and others by putting makeup on her face.
Mu Nanxi pretended not to notice the anger in Zhao Shuer's eyes and sat alone opposite the two of them.
I saw Zhao Shuer's large vermilion sleeves embroidered with large begonia flowers, and the hem of her sapphire blue pleated skirt was also embroidered with dark patterns with silver thread. The carriage was driving, and from time to time sunlight penetrated from under the curtain and shone on the skirt. .
Zhao Shuer put her delicate hand on Qi Zhiheng's arm and leaned a little closer to Qi Zhiheng like a little bird.
When Mu Nanxi saw this, she couldn't help but rolled her eyes secretly.
The gorgeous dress she was wearing was still hanging on the prince's body. If an unsuspecting person saw it, they would think she was the unfavored concubine!
"Sister, didn't you get up early today?" Mu Nanxi laughed.
"How does sister know?" Zhao Shuer asked doubtfully.
Mu Nanxi looked at Zhao Shu'er from side to side, and said with a chuckle: "I see how heavy the makeup on your face is." She paused, and then said: "I'm afraid my sister, the table in Qingfeng Yuan will be covered by yours." The makeup is too much!"
After hearing this, Zhao Shuer's expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to her respectful and docile look: "Sister, I was joking. Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, so I naturally don't dare to neglect it, so I am more solemn than usual."
Qi Zhiheng moved half an inch to the side. The scent of the woman next to him made him feel uncomfortable and irritable.
Zhao Shuer was afraid of offending the prince, so she sat where she was and didn't dare to make any mistakes.
Not long after, the carriage stopped outside the palace gate.
This year is the first birthday banquet held by the Queen Mother. Everyone did not dare to neglect and entered the palace early.
Seeing two women closely following Qi Zhiheng on either side, people around him looked at him with deep meaning.
Wherever the two women stood, they could immediately tell who was better.
Although one was dressed plainly and the other was dressed brightly, it was obvious that the woman dressed plainly had picturesque features and elegant temperament, and was the royal concubine of King Zhenbei.
It has always been the case that when courtiers enter the palace for banquets, they always bring their wives. I have never heard of anyone bringing their concubines in front of everyone.
Everyone was talking about it.
"Unbecoming." One of the officials frowned and criticized secretly.
"I have long heard that the Prince of Zhenbei and the Princess are not getting along with each other. It turns out that the Prince loves someone else!"
"Looking at the favored one, she is not as good as the princess in appearance or figure. I don't know how she managed to please the prince."
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Jiying Palace.
The palace where the banquet was held this time was more spacious and luxurious than the palace where the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was held before. The same thing was that Mu Nanxi still had to sit at the front with Qi Zhiheng.
Before she sat down, she noticed an unkind look.
Mu Nanxi raised her eyes and saw Mu Qing walking quickly towards her with a cold face.
"Your Majesty, I'm going to have a few words with my father." Mu Nanxi leaned over and said to Qi Zhiheng. Before waiting for a response, he stood up straight and walked out of the palace.
Qi Zhiheng had a cold face, but let Rong Feng follow carefully.
Mu Nanxi slowly walked out of Jiying Hall and stopped in the empty square around him.
There were no rockeries or pillars around for Rong Feng to hide. He could only look at her from a distance, unable to get close.
Mu Qing's face was full of anger, he clenched his back molars and asked sternly: "My father-in-law sent people to the palace to find you, why did you avoid seeing me!"
Mu Nanxi just smiled slightly, looked at him with a questioning look, and asked: "What is father looking for me for? Do you want to kill me?"
Mu Qing's eyes narrowed slightly: "What do you mean?"
"Didn't my father send someone to poison me and my mother?" Mu Nanxi smiled lightly, and every word was like a cold arrow, shooting at Mu Qing, making him unable to avoid it anymore.
Mu Qing took a deep breath, calmed down and said nonchalantly: "The Northland defense plan was wrong. I just punished you a little last time. But remember, this is just a warning. Next time, I won't just kill you." Mother and daughter’s lives are so simple!”
His eyes were cold and cruel, impossible to ignore.
"How did father know that the Northland defense map was a fake? I personally stole it from the prince's study, how could it be wrong?" Mu Nanxi asked pretending to be confused.
"This is not something you should worry about. You just need to go to the prince and investigate carefully."
Mu Nanxi smiled coldly, her tone full of provocation: "If I don't do it, what else does father want to do to me besides poisoning me?"
"Your grandma said you are pregnant, so be careful of killing two people!" Mu Qing snorted and prepared to leave.
Mu Nanxi stopped him indifferently: "I see that Mu Liu and Mu Wanjing did not come to the banquet today, but my father came today. It seems that my father is in better health."
Mu Qing stopped and narrowed his eyes slightly, as if exploring the deeper meaning of Mu Nanxi's words.
A trace of doubt and vigilance flashed in his eyes, "What do you mean?"
"It means that I have drugged you. If you don't want to die in too much pain, don't mess with me."
"you!"
"What are you, you old fool!"
Mu Nanxi rolled her eyes at him, ignored Mu Qing who turned red with anger, and turned around to leave.
She returned to Jiying Hall, and before she got closer, she saw Zhao Shuer, who was charming and charming, and was about to send a peeled grape to Qi Zhiheng.
"You have to peel the grapes before you can eat them, right?" Mu Nanxi couldn't help but complain.
Her pace quickened and she walked in front of Zhao Shuer before anyone could react.
Mu Nanxi bent down slightly and quickly sucked away the grapes from Zhao Shuer's fingertips, leaving Zhao Shuer silent and messy.
"Ahem! Ahem...Sister, are you applying makeup on your hands? Don't choke the prince. Ahem..."
Mu Nanxi coughed loudly on purpose, causing everyone around him to look over.
A faint blush rose on Zhao Shuer's cheeks, and her eyes were filled with anger and disgust.
"Your Majesty, please go out and get some fresh air." She hurriedly hid out, not wanting to be criticized in the palace.
Mu Nanxi sat next to Qi Zhiheng, picked up a cup of freshly brewed tea, and took a few sips.
This tea has a strong aroma and is refreshing in the mouth, like a clear spring in the mountains. I don’t know if it’s the aroma of tea or something else. In short, she feels refreshed at the moment!
Qi Zhiheng looked at Mu Nanxi's pink lips, his throat rolled slightly, and there was something strange in his heart.
She held the tea cup he had just used, and her lipstick was faintly visible on the mouth of the tea cup.
"Fourth brother."
Qi Zhiheng's chaotic thoughts were stopped by the word "Fourth Brother".
Mu Nanxi raised his head and looked at the thin, handsome man in fine clothes, guessing the identity of this man.
She and Qi Zhiheng stood up at the same time and blessed themselves with the man.
"Second brother." Mu Nanxi had a faint smile on her lips, respectful and gentle.
Qi Zhiheng glanced at the woman beside him without leaving any trace. Unexpectedly, she was Hui Zhilanxin, and a flash of approval flashed in his eyes.
Qi Yun had never met Mu Nanxi, and he was not welcomed in the royal family. He did not expect that his four younger siblings would be able to greet him, holding a wooden box with surprised expressions on their faces.
"Brothers and sisters are polite." Qi Yun said with a smile, a hint of friendliness and happiness in his voice.
Qi Yun handed the wooden box in his hand to Qi Zhiheng, with a faint smile on his lips, "Today is the fourth brother's birthday. How can you forget it as an elder brother? It's just that the second brother didn't give anything valuable to the fourth brother. The fourth brother Don’t dislike it, brother.”
"Second brother is interested. Thank you very much, second brother." Qi Zhiheng took the wooden box and handed it to Rong Feng.
The two exchanged a few words and then Qi Yun left.
As he walked, he was supported by the servant beside him. His steps seemed a little staggering and his body was shaky.
"Today is your prince's birthday too?" Mu Nanxi looked surprised as if she knew something terrible.
The faint sweet fragrance of the woman next to him made Qi Zhiheng a little uncomfortable. He frowned and looked at Mu Nanxi to warn her to stay away, but his eyes fell on her lips, but he wanted her to get closer for no reason.
"What are you looking at, Your Majesty? Is there something on my face?"
Qi Zhiheng looked away, picked up the tea cup, and drank the refreshing tea, but it could not extinguish the fire in his heart.
"My lord, you are using my tea cup!" Mu Nanxi complained with a suppressed mouth.
