Reborn as the first poisonous concubine

Chapter 164 Full Moon Banquet 2
When it was Shen Rui's turn to present a toast to Xiao Heng and Concubine Duan who were high above him, she didn't even raise her head to look at Xiao Heng one more time. Shen Rui talked about the full moon congratulations to the fifth prince.

At the end, Wei Zijin presented the purse she had prepared earlier, and said to Xiao Heng and Concubine Duan, "This is the purse that my concubine embroidered with gold thread for the fifth prince. I wish the fifth prince a full moon..."

She didn't know how much effort she had to make her voice calm and quiet. The eunuch presented her embroidered purse to Concubine Duan. Concubine Duan took the finely embroidered purse and opened it to see that there were two Ruyi pen ingots inside. Her golden ankles gave her a hint of admiration on her pretty face.

"Madame Shangshu is a good embroiderer!" Concubine Duan praised, and ordered the maid beside her to put away the purse with Ruyi's gold anklet, quite satisfied with Wei Zijin's congratulatory gift.

When Xiao Heng presented the purse, he glanced at it inadvertently. He always felt that the embroiderer of the purse was somewhat familiar, but he didn't think about it. He raised his wine glass and smiled at Shen Rui and Wei Zijin: "Ai Qing is My virtuous counselor, my wife is ingenious, and the two are truly a match made in heaven, so give me wine."

The maid standing by the side poured a glass of fine wine for Shen Rui and Wei Zijin. Shen Rui and Wei Zijin toasted together and saluted with courtesy: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the wine!"

Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood because of the congratulatory gifts from Mr. Shangshu and Mrs. Shangshu, and the family members of civil and military officials also presented gifts one by one. Among them, there were many people who took the opportunity to please Concubine Duan, saying that the fifth prince would become a pillar of talent one day!
Concubine Duan, who was slightly more charming after pregnancy, blushed with joy after hearing these compliments, and saluted the courtiers with Xiao Heng, as if she had already regarded herself as the master of the harem!

Seeing Xiao Heng and Concubine Duan toasting to receive the congratulatory messages from many ministers and family members, Wei Zijin lowered his head and hid the sneering smile that flashed in his eyes.

Now they are celebrating so much because they have a fifth prince, but they don't know that there used to be such a ray of soul, which almost disappeared under their persecution!

The more Wei Zijin looked at Xiao Heng and Concubine Duan's high-spirited appearance, the more glaring he felt. It looked like a happy picture, but there were so many unknown plots and sinister intentions hidden behind it!

Xu Shi noticed that Wei Zijin was not in high spirits, and Shen Rui thought she was tired, so he patted the back of her hand secretly, and whispered in her ear: "If you are unwell, drink less wine!"

His concern was palpable and brought her back from the indignation of the past.When she met his caring gaze, she was a little dazed for a moment, and his gentle smile also injected a clear spring into her barren and desolate heart.

Wei Zijin nodded, and said in a low voice, "It's okay, I'm just not used to this kind of banquet..." Although she gave him a faint smile, the smile was rather forced.

Shen Rui has long noticed that she has been a little uncomfortable since entering the palace with him. It's not much, it's inevitable that you won't adapt to the palace for the first time! The emperor is in a good mood today, so you don't have to be too restrained..."

(End of this chapter)