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Of course, Chang Xi would also wonder if she was overwhelmed, but she still believed in her intuition, what should be guarded against, after all, something abnormal is a demon.

Wei Shi didn't think much about it, "I wanted you to go, but now it's just right, and you should show up." Not for anything else, just to make up for the lack of more than ten years, she wants more people to know This is her direct daughter, thus erasing Han Yongzhu's existence.

When Chang Xi saw Wei Shi's appearance, she knew that she would not think wrongly, that's good, there was no need to involve her in this pile of troubles, so she didn't say much.

On this issue, the mother and daughter reached an agreement, and Wei was very happy, and then went to prepare the dress for the palace banquet, not to be outstanding, but also not to be plain and featureless.

Regarding Wei's arrangement, Chang Xi did not raise any objections. She has never participated in a banquet of this size, and the experience of her previous life is not suitable here. After all, the requirements of the banquet are different, so she can only believe in Wei's guidance and experience. This is the least error prone.

It took a lot of work to dress up that day, Chang Xi looked at herself in the mirror, it's okay, Wei's aesthetics are good, at least she didn't hang her like a Christmas tree.

Mrs. Han was supported by her eldest son, Marquis Wei Wu, into the carriage, and the eldest daughters of the second and third families of the Han family also boarded the carriage together. Naturally, she was in the same carriage as the Wei family, and she did not hold the carriage alone because of herself There is a palace post, and it is better not to be so conspicuous as to enter the palace alone in a carriage.

Therefore, it is the safest and safest way to mix with a group of female family members of the Han family. As for Huniu, she also brings her with her to increase her sense of security.

Seeing Chang Xi's serious expression, Wei Shi thought she was nervous, so he held her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, parents are still here for all important things."

Chang Xi twitched the corners of her mouth at her as a response, but she didn't feel very comfortable with such comforting words in her heart. No matter whether it was Marquis Mighty or the Wei family, neither of them could make her feel at ease.

The carriage stopped after entering the palace, Chang Xi helped Wei Shi get out of the carriage, and the rest had to walk in, this was a kind of deterrent from the imperial power to those who entered here.

Walking among the red walls and yellow tiles again, Chang Xi's state of mind was very stable. Along the way, he met several families that the Wei family was familiar with, and then introduced Chang Xi once they saw each other, which made Chang Xi not want to talk to them. She walked together, she was afraid that others would not know her, it was completely different from the low-key person she wanted to be at the moment.

Concubine Shu in the harem was still dressing up, she asked while looking in the mirror, "Is Your Majesty still not going to attend?"

"Your Majesty has just delivered a decree, saying that he has learned something today, so he wants to meditate and practice. Today's banquet will be hosted by His Royal Highness the Third Prince and the eldest grandson..."

Hearing this, Concubine Shu clenched the hairpin in her hand very unhappy, and she broke the green jade hairpin with excessive force, which frightened the waiter to kneel down immediately.

In the harem where the old emperor hasn't set up a queen for many years, Concubine Shu has a certain ability to be the person in charge. Even though she was quite unhappy with the way that little bastard was able to stand side by side with her son, she quickly controlled herself temper.

"Get up, it's almost Chinese New Year, and I don't want to punish people."

All the servants who were waiting slowly got up. They didn't dare to object to Concubine Shu's words, but most of them still didn't believe it. When the master was angry, the servants were not punished?

The old emperor is busy with his cultivation, and he has hardly been in the harem in recent years, so everyone doesn't have much idea of ​​competing for favor. If there are sons, they can still plot against each other to win the heir. Those who don't have sons are honest. It's useless, this kind of wealth doesn't last long, once someone's son comes to power, whoever jumps higher will die sooner, so it's better to save your life.

Chang Xi was listening boredly to the opening and closing of the girl sitting next to her. As for what she said, she didn't listen carefully, and just responded with "um" and "ah", but the more she talked, the more she said. I got excited, thinking that she listened carefully.

At this moment, a serious-looking Gong'e came over and saluted Chang Xi, "Master Han, your seat is over there, please follow me."

Chang Xi frowned slightly, what does this separate arrangement mean?Are you trying to make things difficult for her?It feels too childish.

Wei Shi also frowned, and immediately asked displeasedly, "What's the reason for this arrangement?"

"Returning to Mrs. Hou, this sitting time is arranged according to the palace post. Mr. Han has another palace post, so the sitting time is arranged elsewhere. Please forgive me, Madam Hou!"

Mrs. Han didn't want to attract attention on this occasion, so she gave Wei Shi a wink, and then said to Chang Xi: "Since there are other arrangements in the palace, let's follow the arrangement."

Wei Shi still wanted to stop her, but Chang Xi patted her on the shoulder to signal her not to worry, then got up and followed the maid to sit elsewhere.

Wei's whole body was chilling, obviously very angry. Even if her daughter had an official position of the seventh rank, but this was not comparable to the status of the mighty Marquis Mansion. This was to take her daughter to a place far away from the Han family. , What do you want to do in the palace?
"Don't cause trouble, sister Xi will be fine." Mrs. Han hurriedly comforted the Wei family.

Wei Shi pursed her lips tightly and said nothing, but she gestured to the maid who was following behind her. The maid understood and got up to follow Huniu immediately.

Hu Niu turned her head and glanced at her, knowing that this was Wei's valet, she quickly turned her head away.

Chang Xi was very calmly led by the maid to sit in a remote part of the main hall, she laughed immediately, this method is really not very clever, it is probably because someone in the harem finds her not pleasing to the eye, deliberately resorting to disgusting people of.

She didn't care either, it's good to mix with the female relatives of low-ranking officials.

Until the guests are all here, the ceremony and music will be played.

After a while, a group of concubines walked in slowly under the leadership of Concubine Shu. This was a rare time for more than a year to see people. Everyone should dress up festively, but Concubine Shu, who was in charge, was dressed loosely Usually, it is even more impossible for other people to pass her, even those who are the most choked with her are not competing for the limelight.

Seeing this scene, Chang Xi's eyes twitched, no wonder the old emperor became sober-minded, she would lose interest in the way the harem behaves.

The empress and concubine are in place, and the new chief inspector of ceremonies, the eunuch Si Gonggong, swung his whisk in the dust to pass on the old emperor's oral order, saying that the banquet will be co-hosted by the third prince and the eldest grandson, which immediately provoked all the courtiers to look at them with Complicated, thinking about what this signal means.

As for the expressions of the other princes, they are not very good-looking. The third prince is the eldest of the princes, and the eldest grandson is the orthodox descendant. Does this mean that the prince will choose between the two, so what hope do they have?Are you willing to be a wealthy idler?
The clan didn't have any opinion. No matter what, these two people are quite suitable as the representatives of the old emperor.

Princess Qianrong's expression was gratified, her eyes were full of her nephews, as for those half-brothers, what do they think?
At this time, the atmosphere in the arena was rather strange, but Chang Xi was staring at the company. It turned out that he had left Yiyang early and returned to the capital. He was busy fighting for power. She had never dared to underestimate this company. Now It is even more necessary to take a high look, the emperor is close to him, and he can listen to it at any time.

After delivering the oral order without looking sideways, Mr. Si retreated with his fly whisk, but before leaving, he still saw Chang Xi sitting in the corner, and nodded to her secretly as a greeting.

Chang Xi was surprised. Although he often said that riches and honors should never be forgotten, seeing old acquaintances who suddenly became rich still made people feel emotional.

The third prince and Zhao Jin stood together to preside over the banquet, and the difference could still be seen. After all, Zhao Jin was taller than the third prince by a head, and he was even more handsome in appearance. Even his bearing was far better than the third prince's.

When such two people suddenly looked at each other, everyone would look at Zhao Jin, as if he was the center of the banquet, and the others, including the third prince, were his foils.

The third prince's face turned dark immediately, standing next to this nephew, he seemed to have returned to the time when he could only look up to the deposed prince, and was compared by the other party to be lowered into the dust.

"Uncle Three?"

Hearing Zhao Jin's call suddenly, the third prince came back to his senses. At this time, he realized that because of the long time in a daze, the high-ranking officials nearby looked at him suspiciously. He coughed to cover up Embarrassed, I tried my best to put on a gentle look, "Brother Jin, why are you calling Uncle Sanhuang?"

"The opening speech of this banquet, I still invite Uncle Sanhuang to come." Zhao Jin seemed to be gentle and authentic.

Even if the other party doesn't steal the limelight from him, the third prince knows that he has become a foil, so he said with a fake smile, "Then the uncle will be polite to you."

Zhao Jin made a gesture of invitation, fully displaying the four characters of humility and courtesy.

Only now did the third prince have the opportunity to enjoy the attention of everyone alone, and his complexion improved a little.

But everyone present knew in their hearts that Zhao Jin's non-dispute was actually a dispute, and the third prince undoubtedly lost terribly.

Chang Xi, who was sitting in the corner, was always paying attention to the surrounding environment, but no matter how prepared she was, a woman sitting next to her accidentally spilled wine on her clothes.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I slipped for a while..."

The woman was afraid that Chang Xi would be unhappy, so she hurriedly took out a handkerchief and wiped it for Chang Xi.

"It's okay." Chang Xi pushed away the opponent's hand and wiped it with her handkerchief.

"Why don't you get in the way? It's so cold this day. We're sitting here and it's the wind. Your clothes will be even colder after you've been spilled with wine. Let's go. I brought my clothes. Come with me, I'll I'll put it on for you, although it's not as good as the material on your body, it's still warm..."

The woman clenched Chang Xi's wrist without any explanation, obviously not giving her a chance to refuse.

Chang Xi blinked, it turned out that she arranged for such a play to sit here, it was so boring, she knew with her ass that something must happen when she changed clothes, so why should she cooperate? ?