prosperous power pet

Chapter 216 A Cup of Respect to Empress Wuyang

The cold winter is bitter, the north wind is howling, and the New Year's Eve is here.

On this day, Yin Zhan held a New Year's Eve banquet in the palace, and invited all the ministers and relatives of the court to attend. Shen Chuhan and Song Qinghuan were naturally invited.The New Year's Eve banquet was scheduled at the quarter of Xu time, around three quarters of the unitary time, and the two of them made a little tidying up, and after everything was settled, they entered the palace in a carriage.

Today's New Year's Eve banquet was held at Bixiao Palace, and after getting off the car at the palace gate, Shen Chuhan led Song Qinghuan to Bixiao Palace with ease.

As the year approaches, the temperature becomes colder, and even the hot air exhaled instantly condenses into mist.Song Qinghuan was wearing a bright red brocade cloak. To keep out the cold, the hood was covered, and there was a small hand stove in the sleeve.

Of course, she wasn't actually so cold, but she couldn't resist Shen Chuhan's insistence, so she obediently put on more clothes.

When they were about to reach Bixiao Hall, a group of people came from the left side. The leader was Yin Qingrong, who was wearing a lotus root pink cloud brocade jacket. Looks a bit preoccupied.

Seemingly feeling that someone was coming, she raised her head and saw that it was Shen Chuhan and Song Qinghuan who came, her expression froze, but her footsteps stopped involuntarily.

"Master Chen, Di Ji." She nodded slightly towards the two of them as a greeting.

Song Qinghuan returned a salute and looked at her calmly.

Yin Qingrong's palm-sized face has become thinner and thinner, it seems that it has lost a lot of weight during this time.Song Qinghuan frowned invisibly, could it be...she still doesn't think about Shen Chuhan?But looking at the expression in her eyes, it was clear that she had given up on Shen Chuhan.

"Changdi Ji's complexion is not very good." Song Qinghuan raised her lips slightly, stared at her and spoke.

Yin Qingrong avoided Song Qinghuan's gaze uncomfortably, and forced a smile, "Maybe I didn't sleep well last night."

"Then..." Song Qinghuan looked at the Bixiao Palace ahead and invited, "Let's go in together."

Yin Qingrong's eyes were a little surprised, she looked at her steadily, and said softly, "Okay."

Shen Chuhan glanced at Song Qinghuan thoughtfully, his eyes flashed, he paused his steps knowingly, and stepped back halfway.

Song Qinghuan took the initiative to invite, perhaps trying to get something out of Yin Qingrong's mouth.With him around, Yin Qingrong was afraid that she would be cautious, so she deliberately gave up space to the two of them.

Seeing Shen Chuhan being so upbeat, Song Qinghuan smiled at him and blinked lightly.

"Is Di Ji still used to being in Shengjing these days?" The two walked a few steps in silence, Yin Qingrong raised her eyes to look at Song Qinghuan, her voice was deep and she couldn't hear any emotion.

Song Qinghuan smiled sweetly, her eyes were clear, "Thank you, Changdi Ji, for your concern, everything is fine with me."

The light in Yin Qingrong's eyes dimmed, she paused for a moment, and said with a sense of loss, "Mr. Chen...he is very kind to you." After saying this, she looked away and only looked at her own toes.

Song Qinghuan glanced at her, and said in a clear and calm tone, "He has always been very kind to me."

The only ray of light around Yin Qingrong disappeared with her words.From Song Qinghuan's angle, she could see her trembling eyelashes and her slightly pale face.

She didn't say any more.

Yin Qingrong is not a stalker, and after returning from Lindu, she helped them hide some things from Yin Zhan, so selfishly speaking, Song Qinghuan didn't want Yin Qingrong to play tricks on the matter of liking Shen Chuhan.

It's just that feelings are a very personal matter after all, no matter how much she says, it can't match Yin Qingrong's own real understanding.

The corners of her lips curled up, not intending to continue entangled in this issue, and just about to step forward, Yin Qingrong suddenly raised her head and looked straight at her, "You and Prime Minister Shen... want to be happy."

Song Qinghuan stared, with a calm and lazy expression, "We will."

Yin Qingrong's eyes drooped, "I... also wish you happiness."

Song Qinghuan raised her eyebrows in surprise, but she didn't expect to hear this from Yin Qingrong's mouth. She smiled and said sincerely, "Thank you."

Yin Qingrong let out a "hmm", lowered her head again with a heavy heart, and did not speak again.

Seeing that he was about to reach the entrance of the main hall, Yin Qingrong raised her eyes and looked around, suddenly lowered her voice, leaned over and said in a low voice, "My brother...is going to attack Prime Minister Shen recently, you...you persuade Shen Hand over the power to each other."

Song Qinghuan was even more surprised.

It was expected that Yin Zhan wanted to attack Shen Chuhan. What she was curious about was why Yin Qingrong leaked the news to her in advance.Could it be... that this was the reason why she was so preoccupied before?
Yin Qingrong rolled her eyes, saw the suspicion in her eyes, and smiled wryly, "My brother is suspicious, if Prime Minister Shen is caught by him, he will definitely not...will not end well...I...I think He's fine." After speaking, his voice seemed to be crying.

Song Qinghuan looked at her, feeling touched in his heart.

She didn't have much contact with Yin Qingrong in her previous life, and she met her under such circumstances in this life. Although she didn't hate her in her heart, she couldn't say she had a good impression.

But at this moment, the girl in front of her, who was about the same age as her, really surprised her.

There are many people who like Shen Chuhan.

Song Qingyi, Su Rao, and many others she knew or didn't know, but Yin Qingrong's favorite was the most frank.When I like you, don't be obsessed with, don't be angry, know that you can't like me anymore, so let's make a difference and be safe with each other.

"Thank you." She stared at her fixedly, and said her thanks solemnly, but her tone was very calm and powerful.

Perhaps it was the emotions in her simple words that infected her, Yin Qingrong took a deep breath to calm down, swallowed the tears that flickered in her eyes, "Yes, Prime Minister Shen is Prime Minister Shen, how could it be so easy..."

After a pause, there was a little fear in his eyes, "Then... will Prime Minister Shen treat my brother...?"

At this time they had already arrived outside Bixiao Palace, and people were coming and going. Although Yin Qingrong deliberately lowered her voice, there was no guarantee that they would not be heard, so Song Qinghuan interrupted coldly before she finished speaking, "Emperor Ji Don't worry too much. Bixiao Palace is here, Changdi Ji please." Then, she turned to the side to make way for Yin Qingrong.

Yin Qingrong understood that this is not the place to talk about these things, so she pursed her lips, swallowed the half-sentence she hadn't said, nodded, and led the maid behind her into the hall.

Song Qinghuan looked at Shen Chuhan, pursed her lips and smiled.

Shen Chuhan is a martial artist, even though Yin Qingrong's voice was soft just now, he must have heard every word.Taking two steps forward, Shen Chuhan took her hand, "It seems... Yin Zhan really can't wait."

Song Qinghuan raised his eyebrows with great interest, and looked at him with a smile, "That's not the point."

"Her?" Shen Chuhan's expression was as cold as jade, "It's the best if she can figure it out. But, in the final analysis, whether she can figure it out or not has nothing to do with me." His tone was always cold, not even the slightest touch Or the feeling of pity for fragrance and jade.

Seeing Shen Chuhan's expression as usual, Song Qinghuan pouted, knowing that he couldn't be moved in this kind of matter, cleared his throat and said, "Then let's go in too."

"Okay." Shen Chuhan held her hand tightly, and entered Bixiao Palace together.

This is the first time the two have appeared together in front of everyone since they got married, so they attracted many people's attention as soon as they entered the palace.

Song Qinghuan glanced coldly, and quickly looked away.

The other officials were irrelevant, Xiao Zhuo had already arrived, and was sitting on the sidelines drinking alone. When he saw them coming in, he only glanced silently, and quickly lowered his eyes, as if he was not familiar with them at all.

Song Qinghuan sniggered in his heart.

Xiao Zhuo was not in Shengjing all the year round, and he was in the name of the God of War, so it was inevitable that he would give people the impression of being cold and unapproachable, so not many officials dared to approach him.

But this is also good, lest there are too many people around him, and he will become shy again.

His gaze was withdrawn from the left row where Xiao Zhuo was, and then looked to the right row.But they just happened to meet Su Rao's complicated gaze, and the two gazes collided fiercely in the air.

Song Qinghuan looked straight at each other without avoiding or dodging.

The emotions in Su Rao's eyes were so strong that they seemed to be overflowing, resentment, unwillingness, jealousy and other emotions were intertwined, making her eyes red and a little ferocious.

Song Qinghuan smiled sarcastically and stopped looking at her.

Since Su Rao came here for the withered leaf green, before he got the withered leaf green, he didn't want to cause any trouble.No matter how much resentment I have towards myself in my heart, I will definitely endure this moment.

She and Shen Chuhan sat down under the guidance of the maid. Because of their respected status and Song Qinghuan's status as an emperor, she and Shen Chuhan were seated next to Su Rao.

But from Song Qinghuan's point of view, this was probably done on purpose by Yin Zhan.

She did not give birth to the slightest timidity.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, even if Su Rao wanted to attack her, he had to weigh the consequences.

But Shen Chuhan obviously didn't want to take any risks, so he pulled her to sit on the left side of the seat, while he sat next to her, separating Su Rao.

Seeing it, Su Rao couldn't help stabbing her, and said with a sneer, "Shen Xiangzhen is really a precious Empress Wuyang. Is it possible that I might do something to Diji?"

After saying this, she fixed her eyes on Shen Chuhan's exquisite side face, with irony and unwillingness in her eyes, but also unexpected expectations.

But he didn't want to, as if Shen Chuhan didn't hear her words at all, he just handed back the hand stove that he had just taken from Song Qinghuan's hand back to her, with a doting and focused expression, and he couldn't tolerate anyone in his eyes.

Su Rao's jealousy, which had been suppressed with great difficulty, came up again, her expression was gloomy, she tightly clenched her fists, restraining herself from making any drastic moves.

It's just that he was unwilling to do so, and his lower lip was bitten tightly, blood stains came out from the bite.

Why?
Why? !

How could Song Qinghuan get all of Shen Chuhan's attention and care, but herself... and herself was completely ignored by him?Obviously she is the best person!Obviously she is the one who is qualified to stand side by side with Shen Chuhan.

Su Rao was burning with jealousy, staring at Song Qinghuan, as if she wanted to burn a hole in her back.

Song Qinghuan naturally felt it.

However, she knew that the ignorance and contempt for Su Rao at this time was the best blow to her.

Jokingly hooked the corners of his lips, his eyes fluttered, and he looked at Shen Chuhan, his voice was unspeakably soft, "I want to drink water."

Shen Chuhan smiled indulgently, raised his hand to pour a glass of water for her, took a sip to test the temperature, then handed it to her lips, and said softly, "Be careful of burning."

Song Qinghuan said "um", and took a sip of his hand. The moment she turned her eyes, her eyes seemed to inadvertently sweep across Su Rao's face, and she could see all the distortions on her face. carefree.

Seeing the slight smile on the corner of her lips, Shen Chuhan's brows and eyes were filled with caress, and he slightly lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Ah Wan relieved now?"

Song Qinghuan replied angrily, and smiled softly, "You also cooperated well."

The corners of Shen Chuhan's lips curled up even more, his eyes slowly moved away from her face, and he swept the room coldly.

All the ministers knew about Su Rao's coming to Shengjing, and the rumors that Su Rao and Song Qinghuan had a disagreement had already spread. Everyone glanced over this matter intentionally or unintentionally, trying to see some clues.

However, as soon as Shen Chuhan's cold eyes came out, everyone immediately felt a chill go down their spines, and hurriedly closed their eyes, not daring to look any more.

Not long after, a servant's voice came from outside the hall:
"The Emperor is here—"

"Concubine Shu is here—"

As soon as the words fell, Yin Zhan and Song Qingyu appeared in everyone's sight, all dressed up and coming together.It's just that Yin Zhan still looked serious, and he didn't look at Song Qingyu, so he couldn't tell what the relationship between the two was.

And Song Qingyu still held that arrogant air, without squinting, and the corners of his lips were pursed into a straight line.

Seeing this, Song Qinghuan suddenly became curious.

What is the relationship between Yin Zhan and Song Qingyu?
Logically, Yin Zhan's harem was vacant, and Song Qingyu, as one of his few concubines, and with such a high status as Concubine Shu, should be able to win Yin Zhan's favor.But...every time the two of them appeared in front of everyone at the same time, she couldn't see the love for Song Qingyu in Yin Zhan's eyes.

In contrast, Song Qingyu's love and awe towards Yin Zhan are much stronger in Song Qingyu's eyes.

"Is Song Qingyu favored?" Song Qinghuan secretly asked Shen Chuhan through sound transmission.

"I heard that Yin Zhanzhao didn't have much luck." Shen Chuhan also returned her in the same way.

Song Qinghuan nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Yin Zhan and Song Qingyu quickly went to the seats at the top and sat down, motioning to the saluting people to flatten their heads, "Today is the New Year's Eve feast, and all my lovers are my capable officers, so there is no need to be too polite, just drink to your heart's content."

As he spoke, he clapped his hands outside the hall.

Soon, handsome court ladies filed in, with wine cups and jugs on trays in their hands.The palace maid walked up to everyone, put down the things, then retreated behind everyone and poured wine for everyone.

Yin Zhan picked up the wine glass, but he was the first to look at Xiao Zhuo on the left with deep eyes, "I want to respect Xiao Aiqing for this first glass of wine."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhuo also picked up the wine cup, straightened up and looked at Yin Zhan, with a respectful look on his face.

"Xiao Aiqing has been guarding the Southwest Territory for the past few years and has worked really hard for the country. Take advantage of being in Shengjing for the past few days, let's take a good rest. With this cup, I respect all your contributions and hard work in the past few years."

"This is the duty of a lowly minister." Xiao Zhuo smiled, neither humble nor overbearing.

Yin Zhan's eyes were deep, and he stared straight at him, "I do it first to respect you." As he spoke, he raised his head and drank the wine in his glass.

Xiao Zhuo also raised his wine glass, raised his head and drank.

"Come on, we all should respect Xiao Aiqing for a glass." Yin Zhan glanced at the crowd, raised his full wine glass again, and looked at Xiao Zhuo's eyes, which rarely had a little haze recede.

All the ministers hurriedly agreed.

All of a sudden, there were compliments and praises one after another, and countless fiery eyes shot towards Xiao Zhuo's face.

Sure enough, Song Qinghuan saw Xiao Zhuo's ears turn red.

Fortunately, as long as his own personal affairs were not involved, Xiao Zhuo's shy nature was well hidden, so he calmed down a bit, picked up the wine glass, and drank the wine with everyone.

Song Qinghuan was strictly controlled by Shen Chuhan, so she toasted this cup with tea instead of wine.

The moment Su Rao put down the wine cup, Su Rao's eyes flicked to this side, the tea cup in her hand paused, and the expression in her eyes was unclear.

Yin Zhan then withdrew his gaze from Xiao Zhuo's face for a long time, turned his head to look at Su Rao, and said in a deep voice, "For the second cup, I want to respect the Qinshui Emperor Ji who came all the way to Shengjing."

Su Rao's face was still covered with a light veil, but her eyes were charming, flitting across everyone's faces one by one, Fang looked back at Yin Zhan, raised his wine glass and curled his lips, "Thank you, Emperor Liang, for your kindness. This glass of wine, Su Rao will do it first as a respect." Then, she covered her face with her sleeve and drank the wine.

Seeing her quick movements, Yin Zhan felt relieved, and the gloomy look on his face also eased a little.

At this time, Song Qinghuan suddenly asked Su Rao to glance this way with malicious intentions, and couldn't help but feel a slight "thump" in her heart.

Sure enough, the next moment, she heard Su Rao's coquettish voice with a slightly smoky voice, "Emperor Liang, Su Rao wants to borrow flowers to present Buddha, and I also want to offer a cup to someone."

"Who?"

Su Rao came and went to Song Qinghuan, the corners of her eyes flickered, she was extremely charming, "Emperor Wuyang, Song Qinghuan."

(End of this chapter)