Modern Couples' Life in Women's Society

Chapter 147

The dinner in the palace was very lively. Apart from the queen's family, many people from the royal family also came, and a large part of them were high-ranking officials and big families who cooperated well on the side of the royal family. Most of them are rich, powerful, respectable people in Yan State.Whether you can attend the dinner in the imperial palace on the [-]th day can largely be used as a criterion for a person's success or failure.

Of course, Xiao Tong is not included in this list. She is a typical second generation of Quan, a descendant of the royal family, so she is considered a member of the royal relatives, and she is still very authentic.As for Mo Li's mother, Mo Siqing, according to her status, she should have attended the banquet, but because of the news that Mo Hua's husband was pregnant, she and her husband Mo Yang rushed back before the new year. After looking forward to it for several years, it's no wonder they can't wait for a moment.When Xiao Tong heard the news, he was also happy for them.

At this time, Xiao Tong was sitting in the banquet watching the luxurious and lively scene boredly, his irritability was basically gone, but he felt uncertain in his heart and a little empty, he was always unhappy.

"Didn't you like this dinner very much in the past?" Qiyou next to him asked aloud, his face expressionless, as if he was not the one who spoke.That's right, Xiao Tong and Qi You were sitting together again, the emperor took care of the two of them specially, and arranged the seats very close to the queen's family.

"I don't like it today, can't I?" Xiao Tong replied a little angrily, feeling a little out of control when he was in a bad mood, and he felt a little annoyed after he finished speaking, there was no need to be like this.

"Okay, why not, did I say that you are unhappy because Mo Li didn't come back?" Qi You didn't care about Xiao Tong's attitude, and when she saw her lose control of her emotions, she felt childish and secretly complacent.

"Yes, there is no news, it's really worrying!" Xiao Tong was a little powerless, and patted his forehead habitually. The second prince Xiao Wen, who was sitting opposite her, saw her like this from a distance, and even started to imitate her. With a ignorant expression, next to him is his five-year-old younger sister, the fourth prince Xiao Ya, who actually followed him, looking really cute.

"These two children are still imitating me." Xiao Tong said and smiled at Mo Zhaoyi who was looking at him at the same time. He hadn't met Mo Li's elder brother well before, and he had promised to come together look at him.However, Xiao Tong also paid attention to observing that it was rare to have two children by his side in the palace, and their expressions were peaceful, so he thought he was doing well.

"The second prince and the fourth prince were taught well by Mo Zhaoyi." Qiyou looked at him and said again. Xiao Tong nodded and said nothing. He shifted his gaze and saw Xiao Heng, the prince who was smiling at her not far away. , was toasting to her from afar, Xiao Tong forced a smile, toasted and drank.

The banquet was lively. After drinking some wine, everyone relaxed a little. Instead of sitting in their seats in a proper manner, they started to walk around and toast and talk. It's a man, Xiao Tong always looks awkward.Just as he was about to go out to get some air, a general in military uniform suddenly broke into the banquet, and a prolonged announcement was made, which is a common method of reporting in the military. When someone entered the banquet, he rushed directly to the crowd who were dancing, regardless of others Simply kneel down neatly.

Followed by a male attendant, his face was already pale, he collapsed at the entrance of the hall, still saying "No", presumably he wanted to stop the general.The audience fell silent for a while, and all eyes fell on the person who came. The queen saw that it was a familiar general. Seeing the situation, she knew that the situation was serious, and she reacted quickly. She quickly said "Yes!" with a serious face.

"Please ask your majesty to report to your majesty and Prince Su alone." The person who came did not speak, but knelt down and said.

"It's okay, tell me!" When Prince Su was mentioned, he revealed that it was news of the war, and it was urgent and serious news. The most likely thing was that Qi State would attack in advance!Empress Xiao Ran's eyes swept across the audience. At this time, if she avoided the crowd, there would be false rumors to confuse people and cause confusion.She thought, it's good to listen here, and it can also be heard by those big families who only know how to stick to the family's interests. Smart people should be vigilant!In just a few seconds, the empress thought clearly, exchanged glances with Prince Su, and quickly made a decision.

"The commander stationed in Maoling, General Feige, sent a letter to report that the Qi State suddenly led an army to gather outside the border of Maoling, and threatened to attack Maoling tonight. The situation is extremely urgent, and we ask for help!" He was still panting slightly.

As soon as the words fell, the audience was shocked, everyone changed color in vain, but Xiao Tong's heartbeat seemed to have stopped, his ears were buzzing, his hands clenched unconsciously, and he no longer felt that there was still a wine glass in his hand.

"When did you get the news?" The queen is the queen, she didn't panic at the moment, she looked at Prince Su for a second, and asked in a deep voice.

"December 27th! The pigeons were delayed on the road due to snow, so they were just delivered." The general replied earnestly, and presented the small bamboo tube in his hand. The queen refused to take it, and signaled to give it directly to Prince Su, who took it. Check the small bamboo tube, the news is true, and when I want to ask another question, there is another report from outside.

A general in military uniform rushed in and knelt down, holding a small bamboo tube with both hands. The general who came ahead took the bamboo tube down, and handed the bamboo tube to Prince Su according to the queen's wishes.Prince Su took the bamboo tube and pulled out the small note inside.

"My lord, Mo Li, the captain of the men's team in the Maoling Army, went out and found that Qi Guo was leading an army to Maoling. The general Si asked for help after checking the facts! The date of sending the letter is December 25th."

"Why did this flying pigeon arrive only now?" The queen's expression changed, and she asked the general later.

"The flying pigeon was injured, and the last general died just after taking down the message." The general replied as he prostrated himself on the ground and trembled slightly.

"Back down!" The queen waved her hand and said in a deep voice, the two generals stepped back immediately, the queen sat on the seat and meditated, Prince Su also stood aside, and the attendants who were serving in the arena had already knelt down, prostrate and trembling .

At this moment, the short-lived uproar just now was gone, and there was silence all over the place. Everyone had various expressions, their heads were lowered, their invisible eyes flashed, and cold sweat gradually broke out.

The only one who was motionless was Xiao Tong, who was stunned, his face was already pale, his lips were trembling slightly, and his hands were still exerting force unconsciously, Qiyou next to him immediately looked at Xiao Tong beside him, and saw With her pale face and empty eyes, Qiyou was stunned for the first time.

When his eyes fell on her pale hand, he was startled, the wine in the glass was shaking, and a second before he caught her hand, the glass was crushed with a 'click', and the hand was quickly stained with blood. Red, Qiyou's pupils shrank suddenly, and he felt a thorn in his heart. The movement in his hand was faster than the reaction, and he pulled Xiao Tong's hand, and carefully picked out the fragments of the cup, and the blood was already dripping into the cup. whereabouts.

Xiao Tong's sluggish expression finally responded because of the click. She saw Qiyou's movement, but she just withdrew her hand expressionlessly. Everyone's eyes were attracted by the click.Mo Zhaoyi, who was just opposite her, looked at Xiao Tong's injured hand, his expression fluctuating from joy to sorrow.

The heartbeat finally recovered, and after a moment of blankness, the brain quickly began to function normally. The premonition was confirmed, but the restless heart suddenly fell silent. She thought that at this moment, everyone in the audience was not as calm as her.

"Tong!" Prince Su saw Xiao Tong standing up suddenly, because of this movement, the blood dripping from her hands instantly stained her white clothes, and the snow-white clothes were quickly stained, and the redness made people Blinding, and she seemed completely unaware, even though her expression was perfectly normal.

(End of this chapter)