After reading the whole family's minds, the eldest daughter awakened

That was one of the betrothal gifts given to her by Huangfu Chenyang when the two got engaged.

Later, the two broke off their engagement and returned the jade pendant. Now he gave the jade pendant to Nalan Ling's child. I don't know what he meant.

"Your Majesty, this jade pendant is too valuable, I cannot accept it."

Nalan Ling politely refused, but was interrupted by Huangfu Chenyang with a smile.

"Ling'er, this is just my intention, don't think too much about it."

After saying that, he put the jade pendant on the child's little hand.

Huangfu Chenyang had already said this, and it would be bad if Nalanling didn't accept it. After all, he is an emperor, and he must have enough face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Situ Jue ended his conversation with the others and walked over quickly.

Huangfu Chenyang looked at Situ Jue's hand on Nalan Ling's shoulder, his eyes darkening. "You are welcome."

"Your Majesty, please take a seat over here." The Minister of Punishment also came over and made a gesture of invitation with a smile.

"it is good."

Huangfu Chenyang took another deep look at Situ Jue before leading the others away.

Nalan Ling secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Huangfu Chenyang's aura was getting stronger and stronger. Now that he was the emperor, if he really wanted to do something, she seemed to be completely unable to resist.

"Don't be afraid, Linger, I will protect you and your child."

Situ Jue touched Nalan Ling's head, his eyes full of friendship.

"Jue, I believe you, but I don't want you to get hurt because of me."

"Fool, what belongs to you and me, we are a family, no matter what happens, we will face it together."

"Well, I understand, thank you."

Situ Jue may not have been so in love with Nalan Ling when he married her, but since marrying her, he has fallen deeply in love with this smart, kind, beautiful and considerate woman in their daily interactions.

Li Youwei came over with Bitao, and Situ Jue took the initiative to greet her, and then went to greet other guests so that the two of them could talk to each other.

Li Youwei raised her hand and touched the child's little face, her eyes full of tenderness.

"You Wei, His Majesty just gave the child this jade pendant."

Situ Jue's comfort just now did not completely reassure Nalan Ling. Between Situ Jue and Li Youwei, she believed in Li Youwei more.

Therefore, when Li Youwei came, she couldn't help but express her troubles.

"He gave this to me when we got engaged. It is said that he polished it himself. Now he has given it to my child. I am so scared."

Li Youwei raised his hand and took Nalan Ling and the child into his arms, "Don't be afraid, we have the decree left by the Queen Mother, and with the Prime Minister's Office and the Minister of Justice's Office here, he will not act rashly."

From the fact that Huangfu Chenyang married Gu Suyue and Jiang Qi for the throne, it can be seen that he loves power more.

Although he is the emperor, he can't do whatever he wants. He still has many concerns if he wants to secure the throne.

"You Wei, I understand this, but I think he is getting more and more crazy. He may be able to do things beyond our expectations. It would be great if I could take my children and family away from this capital."

Compared with the fearful glory and wealth, Nalan Ling now prefers a plain life.

"Sister Ling, the world is as big as the king's land. You can't escape by running away."

Nalan Ling nodded, "You are right, you still have to make yourself stronger."

The two had a conversation, and the maid came to report that the banquet had already begun.

Because there were so many people here this time, the banquet room was not opened and many tables were placed in the courtyard.

With Huangfu Chenyang here, everyone was very restrained at first. After he drank a few glasses of wine and took everyone away, the noise at the banquet gradually became louder.

Zhou Tengfei has made great contributions in supporting the new emperor's ascension to the throne. Now he has been named a fourth-grade captain. The person he admires most is Li Youwei. As soon as the new emperor left, he came with wine to toast Li Youwei.

"General Li, my subordinates respect you."

"it is good."

Li Youwei doesn't drink much, but she will drink when others offer her wine.

Zhou Tengfei might have been too excited. When he was returning to his seat, he tripped on his feet and accidentally hit the low table beside him.

The wine in the cup on the low table swayed a little, and a little spilled out, and this low table happened to belong to Situ Wan.

A few drops of fruit wine splashed onto her chest, leaving a small stain on her pink dress.

Noble ladies from aristocratic families are most particular about their appearance, and their clothes should not be stained at all. The maids waiting on the side were busy taking their ladies to change clothes.

Zhou Tengfei knew that he was reckless and apologized quickly.

"Miss Situ, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

Zhou Tengfei was a little at a loss. He was just too excited. He really didn't expect that he would bump into someone's table while walking.

Situ Wan shook his head and smiled generously.

"Captain Zhou, there's no need to feel guilty. I'll just change it."

Zhou Tengfei had long heard that Situ Wan was generous and kind-hearted. When he saw her today, it turned out to be true. Looking at Situ Wan's beautiful little face, his ears couldn't help but turn red.

"Thank you for your generosity, Miss Situ. I am the one who soiled your dress today. I will take it for granted..."

Zhou Tengfei walked back to his seat in a few steps, and soon returned with a wine jar in his hand.

"Miss Situ, this jar of wine should be used as an apology for your sins. I'll do it."

Situ Wan wanted to stop him, but Zhou Tengfei had already raised his neck to drink. The sound of gurgling was heard, and soon, he drank up the whole bottle of wine.

Zhou Tengfei's drinking capacity was average. After drinking this bottle of wine, he felt a little faint and his body became even more unstable.

Situ Wan covered her lips with a handkerchief. She suddenly felt that Zhou Tengfei was quite a real person. He was such a domineering person before, but now he has become completely different.

"Captain Zhou, I accept your apology. Please return to your seat."

Situ Wan winked at the palace guards who were standing by, and they hurriedly stepped forward to support Zhou Tengfei.

Zhou Tengfei clasped his fists and was helped back to his position by the guards.

Nalan Ling bumped Li Youwei's arm with her arm and whispered in her ear.

"You Wei, is this boy Zhou Tengfei going to have bad luck?"

Nalan Ling had been paying attention to Situ Wan just now, and that smile never escaped her eyes.

"After so many years of hard work, Zhou Tengfei has become a completely different person, and he can be trusted for the rest of his life."

"You Wei, since you said so, Zhou Tengfei's designation is pretty good. I can persuade Sister Wan that if she likes it, she can try to take a step forward."

Mrs. Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice is most worried about Situ Wan's marriage. She hopes that her daughter will be happy and is very afraid that she will marry an inhumane person, but she cannot stay married for the rest of her life.

Li Youwei agreed with Nalan Ling's proposal. Huangfu Chenyang had just ascended the throne. In order to stabilize the imperial power, he would probably recruit concubines in the near future. Situ Wan was the apple of the Situ family. For the absolute surrender of the Minister of Punishment, he might Na Situ Wan was made concubine.

I guess Situ Wan also thought of this, and she wanted to try to give Zhou Tengfei and herself a chance today.

Li Youwei's guess was right. Huangfu Chenyang really wanted to consolidate the imperial power by recruiting more people into the harem.

Soon, the Queen Mother organized a talent show, and all the noble ladies who met the conditions were invited to enter the palace to participate in the selection.