"After the polo match, every family in Beijing sent messages to the Hou Mansion, inviting the Crown Princess to attend the banquet, but the Crown Princess didn't reply to any of them."
Song Shuwan: "..."
She didn't know at all that every family in the capital had submitted notices, and even the servants of the Hou Mansion didn't mention a word about it.
At this moment, two noble ladies walked by. One of them glanced at Song Shuwan and Yue Hong with disdain and raised her voice slightly: "Busy people and busy people come together, which makes us have nothing to do."
The corner of Song Shuwan's mouth twitched uncontrollably. She wanted to explain, but she didn't know how to explain it. No one would believe her if she didn't receive the posts from various companies. No matter who was behind it, she was the one who took the blame, and she Yue Hong was also involved.
After gathering her thoughts, Song Shuwan apologized: "Miss Yue, I'm really sorry for dragging you down."
Yue Hong shook her head, with a slight smile on her lips: "I believe in the Crown Princess."
Song Shuwan was startled after hearing these six words. She didn't have many contacts with Yue Hong, but every time, Yue Hong could change her opinion.
"Then I can't betray Miss Yue's trust."
Just as he was talking, a goose-yellow figure appeared, and there were salutes all around: "I've met Princess Jingyang."
Song Shuwan raised her eyes and saw Princess Jingyang smiling gently. She greeted every noble girl who came near her as she passed by.
Soon, Princess Jingyang stood in front of Song Shuwan: "I have heard about you, Princess. People in the capital say that Princess Pei has excellent medical skills and plays polo very well. They also say that Princess Pei has a very pretty face. It’s a unique thing in the capital, and once I see it today, it certainly lives up to its reputation.”
Song Shuwan was silent. Princess Jingyang's words seemed to be complimentary, but every word put her opposite to many noble ladies.
If I remember correctly, this was her first meeting with Princess Jingyang. Why was the princess so hostile to her?
Song Shuwan felt the changes in the gazes of the noble ladies around her, and said with a slight smile: "There is a saying that once the flowers bloom, it is not spring. The princess praised my wife and I was very happy. However, the noble ladies in the capital are more powerful. I just got lucky. These reputations have misled many people and are not worth mentioning."
Princess Jingyang frowned: "Prince Pei is so humble, I like her."
Song Shuwan smiled and lowered her head, without the slightest change in her expression.
Soon, Princess Jingyang left. As soon as she left, the atmosphere around her became much more relaxed, but the eyes that fell on Song Shuwan were still unkind.
In such a situation, Song Shuwan could only suppress her emotions and treat it as invisible.
Not long after, a sharp announcement came: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has arrived——"
"See the Emperor, see the Queen Mother!"
The emperor's bright yellow robes brushed across the ground, and his majestic voice fell: "Without courtesy, please sit down."
Everyone stood up and took their seats.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, another announcement came: "Prince Yong and Prince Ning have arrived——"
Song Shuwan's hand holding the chopsticks suddenly tightened, King Yong, he is finally here.
She looked for the sound and soon saw two figures, black and white. The one behind was King Ning, and the one in front... was King Yong.
King Yong was dressed in black with no patterns on his clothes, his face was solemn, and he walked with a sense of resoluteness.
"I have met the Emperor, the Queen Mother."
Prince Ning also saluted, but his words were a little careless.
The emperor raised his hand slightly, glanced over the two of them, and asked them to sit down.
Opposite where King Yong sat was Pei Huan.
King Yong narrowed his eyes: "I didn't expect Prince Pei to come too. The palace banquet tonight is really lively. Sitting like this is a bit boring for Prince Pei, right?"
Prince Ning leaned on the chair: "It's strange that you are blind and have crippled legs. It's not boring. Prince Pei is the concubine? Prince Pei didn't bring her tonight?"
Pei Huan sat motionless, as if he had not heard the words of King Yong and King Ning.
On the women's table, as soon as Song Shuwan withdrew her scrutinizing gaze, Yue Hong pulled off the corner of her clothes. She turned around and saw Yue Hong's face turning pale. She couldn't help but frown and reached out to hold her wrist.
"Where do you feel uncomfortable?"
Yue Hong's eyes widened slightly: "It's not that I feel uncomfortable, it's..."
She murmured, unable to speak.
At the same time, Song Shuwan also confirmed her pulse and let go of her hand: "Did someone make you feel uncomfortable?"
Yue Hong glanced at King Yong and said in a low voice, "I'm afraid of him."
She said it simply and neatly, which made Song Shuwan feel confused: "What did King Yong do to you?"
Yue Hong shook his head: "He didn't do anything to me, but he did something to other people. Three years ago, he..."
Before Yue Hong could finish her words, a question came from the other side: "Where is Princess Pei?"
Song Shuwan raised her eyes and stood up slowly: "My wife is here."
The emperor called Song Shuwan to him and said, "Sit next to Pei Huan."
"yes."
Song Shuwan lowered her head, saluted and sat next to Pei Huan. Then she raised her eyes and saw King Yong opposite him, and her fingers on her knees tightened immediately.
At this time, the other hand fell down, covering the back of her hand. It was Pei Huan.
The man lowered his gaze and said calmly, "Don't worry about him. As long as I'm here, he can't touch you."
Song Shuwan pursed her lips and wanted to say that was not the key to the matter. However, her words changed again when she reached her lips: "Your Majesty, I want to try the dishes at this banquet. I think they are good."
As she spoke, she picked up a piece of meat for Pei Huan. As soon as the meat fell into the bowl, Prince Ning, who was diagonally across from him, said, "The Crown Princess feels sorry for Prince Pei."
Song Shuwan glanced at him: "Your Majesty is joking, my husband, if I don't feel sorry for you, who will?"
With that said, she fed the meat directly into Pei Huan's mouth, and then several times in succession, which made King Ning's face change.
"Immoral!"
Song Shuwan smiled and said: "Prince Ning's words are so funny. The husband and wife love each other so much, how can they be immoral?"
They came and went, making the officials around them stunned. They lowered their eyebrows and wished they had to be here. They couldn't afford to offend Prince Ning.
Suddenly, a group of dancers came up, naked at the waist, dancing gracefully to the sound of silk and bamboo. The shawls in their hands were waving, and they fell on the officials on both sides from time to time. Their charming eyes and shy looks seemed to be able to seduce people.
Some people looked happy, but Song Shuwan frowned. This was a palace banquet. Who found these frivolous women?
"What's wrong?"
Pei Huan's inquiry brought Song Shuwan back from her thoughts. She whispered the situation and then heard Pei Huan say: "Prince Ning found him."
When Song Shuwan heard the word "Ning Wang", she fell silent immediately. Whatever this man did, she thought it was normal.
Suddenly, a dancer danced close to them.
Song Shuwan raised her eyes and grabbed the shawl that was about to fall on Pei Huan. Unexpectedly, the next moment, the dancer's body suddenly softened and fell in the direction of Pei Huan.
At the same time, a sharp shout sounded: "Kill Pei Huan!"
