Zhaoruo and Mu Chenxuan looked at Dugu Qingxi with doubts on their faces. This couldn't possibly be a concubine from the Fifth Road, right?
Qi Chuchu glanced at Dugu Qingxi indifferently and smiled, "This is Princess Qingxi of Xixia. She came back with me this time because she wants to appreciate the scenery of Dongye."
"Oh, that's it. Let me just say, there is no way that Fifth Brother would do such a thing." Zhaoruo said to himself, his voice was small but he could hear it clearly.
"You girl, are you thinking about something like that? Okay, go in quickly, Jia'er needs to have a good rest."
"Yes, yes, sister-in-law, come in quickly."
Several people finally stopped crowding at the door and went into the palace. The palace had already received the news and arranged a place for Dugu Qingxi to stay. She was led there as soon as she entered the palace.
Zhaoruo accompanied Qi Chuchu back to Luanqi Pavilion, still very happy, and kept saying that Qi Chuchu was destined to have a child, and she became pregnant again not long after.
Qi Chuchu couldn't bear to tell Zhao Ruo the truth, and since her pregnancy was already four months old, it was very safe, so she followed Zhao Ruo and chatted with her.
At noon, several people had lunch together, and Zhaoruo and Mu Chenxuan left the house.
When Zhaoruo passed by Peach Blossom Tower, he found a ring set up there. Thinking about it carefully, he realized that the annual Hua Chao Banquet was coming soon.
At the Hua Chao Banquet last year, Qi Chuchu should have been on the way to get married, so she got to see it this year.
Qi Chuchu, who returned to the Eastern Capital, did not allow herself much leisure. Her body was not seriously injured, and naturally her business could not be reduced. The prices of several paintings named after Mr. Qingfeng were very high, such as Ruomengwu and Pure Dew. There has been no loss, and now she can have tens of thousands of taels of silver in her account every month.
She is truly a little rich woman.
On this day, Qi Chuchu and Qian Yu came out of Ruomengwu and saw the arena of Hua Chaoyan. They were both from Xixia, so they didn't know what the excitement was.
After asking some passers-by, I found out that it was a talent show and a blind date banquet for unmarried boys and girls. Even the emperor and queen would attend.
"It starts in five days, Qianyu, let's come and watch the fun then."
"Princess, if you want to come, the prince will definitely accompany you." Qianyu said with a smile.
Qi Chuchu smiled and patted Qian Yu's hand, and the two left chatting and laughing.
After returning to the palace, Qi Chuchu bumped into Dugu Qingxi who had just returned to the palace. She had just returned from visiting the market with Xiaoqi Muchenxuan.
"Sister Yuejia, you are getting heavier now, why are you going out again?" Dugu Qingxi asked with great concern.
"I'm not that squeamish, sister, don't worry too much."
"Sister, I heard that the Hua Chao Banquet is about to start soon. I wonder if I can give my sister a name card to sign up?"
Qi Chuchu turned to look at her. Although he didn't know what she was planning, she still agreed.
Then Qi Chuchu stopped talking nonsense with Dugu Qingxi and quickly returned to Luanqi Pavilion.
On the day of the Hua Chao Banquet, Mu Chenduan and Qi Chuchu started picking out the clothes to wear at the banquet early in the morning. The two of them chose two sets of light blue brocade clothes with a tacit understanding, which looked elegant and solemn.
There were many members of the royal family attending the banquet, but not a single person from the Qingyang Prince's family was seen.
"The Emperor and Queen have arrived."
Following the sound, it was Mu Chenjing and Rong Yuan. Rong Yuan was nearly seven months pregnant and her belly looked much bigger.
After Zhaoruo arrived, he immediately came over and sat next to Qi Chuchu.
"Peach blossoms come and go every year! The annual Flower Court Banquet is here again as promised. Talented and beautiful ladies should exercise their muscles!" Mr. Announcer said while standing in front of the ring.
After a few more ceremonies, the Hua Chao Banquet officially began, and the first game was a dance competition.
The second round is a poetry competition between young men, and the third round is a musical instrument competition between girls.
Both Zhaoruo and Dugu Qingxi participated in this round, but Dugu Qingxi's song Phoenix Prisoner was really like the sound of nature, which was quite amazing.
Mu Chenjing also used this to remember Dugu Qingxi.
As for this competition of painting skills, Qi Chuchu did not show off or participate in it. In the end, the signature of the person who won the top spot was called Mr. Qingfeng.
"Is this person really Mr. Qingfeng?"
"Looking at the style of painting and the power of the brush, there is no doubt that it is him! After being mysterious for so many days, Mr. Qingfeng is finally willing to show his face."
"Isn't it? Mr. Qingfeng looks very delicate."
The discussion was heated, and Qi Chuchu and Mu Chenduan were also full of curiosity about the fake. When Mr. Qingfeng went up to receive the prize from the leader of the painting art, both of them were stunned.
He was a scholar with a completely unfamiliar face, fair and quiet, which immediately inspired many girls in the audience to send sachets.
Mu Chenjing had also posted a notice before to find someone. At this time, the protagonist appeared, and he also asked Mr. Qingfeng to come forward and meet him.
"Are you Young Master Qingfeng? I had previously issued an order to look for him, but I didn't see Young Master appearing. Why did he show up at the Hua Chao Banquet?"
Mr. Qingfeng looked indifferent and said, "Reporting to the emperor, I am just a painter in the world. I am afraid that I cannot afford the respect of noble people. I only show up today to make my sweetheart smile."
"Oh? Is that really true?"
Of course, Mr. Qingfeng accepted it. Mu Chenjing found it strange and asked someone to take a closer look at his painting.
In the flash of lightning, Rong Yuan suddenly frowned and snorted, "Your Majesty, I seem to have a stomachache..."
