C122 The Annual Feast

White Lotus was in the kitchen doing the chores, doing the rough work of pouring slop water, she was tired to death every day, and occasionally had half a day of free time. She also wanted to find Yu Longchen, where she thought Yu Longchen liked to go. She had waited a few times, but she did not see Yu Longchen. How could she know that she didn't hold any weight in Yu Longchen's heart? How could she know what she liked?

The others were fine, but the people in the kitchen were all on her side. It had only been one night, and the Imperial Residence had been overrun. She and those bewitching servant girl had been chased out. Now, she had no face or skin to beg to enter the Imperial Residence, the death of the Yellow Dowager. It had already been attributed to her.

As for whether it was true or not, that was unknown...

Mu Ruqing was busy with the annual banquet in the Palace. According to the rules, all the princes, princesses, and family members... That meant that Mu Ruxuan also had to attend. It had been so long since they last met. Mistress Ling was once again locked up for the rest of her life. With her personality, she would definitely blame all of this on her. It turned out that the weak bond between sisters had already been dispersed.

She had to be careful tomorrow night. The princes were not conferred and they were all in the Imperial Palace. Mu Ruxuan was no exception. She was very clear about the situation in the Palace but she only knew half of it. If she took a wrong step, it would be a bottomless abyss...

"What is the Princess thinking about?" Yu Longchen hugged her from behind Mu Ruqing's waist and used his delicate chin to hit Mu Ruqing's head.

"Your Royal Highness..." Mu Ruqing moved a little when she felt uncomfortable. Your chin is so hard. It gave her a headache. Putting down the jade in her hand, she turned around and squeezed into Yu Longchen's arms. He didn't know why, but his feelings suddenly became deeper. He just wanted to be like a little wife. He stayed close to Yu Longchen every day.

In the past, he didn't understand those things. Now that he thought about it, it was all because he felt wronged. Since he loved her, why did he need to be stubborn?

On the night of their marriage, Mu Ruqing had looked carefully at Yu Longchen's scar. It wasn't like what she remembered, with three edges. It did not belong to that person, nor did it come from behind. Mu Ruqing immediately felt guilty towards Yu Longchen.

Thinking about it, she kissed Yu Longchen's cold lips and whispered, "I'm sorry."

Yu Longchen looked at her closing her eyes. Her curly eyelashes were like a small fan that covered her originally clear eyes. His heart warmed and he hugged her tightly. I have waited for this moment. How long have I waited?

Since you have delivered yourself to me, how can I let you escape? He turned his arm and used force to carry Mu Ruqing onto the bed.

Mu Ruqing was shocked and looked at the clear sky outside the window, "Your Royal Highness, the sky is not dark yet..."

"What are you afraid of? Whoever dares to look, kill her!" Yu Longchen's eyes were blurred and there was charm but his voice was sharp and had killing intent. It made Xiangyi and Mei, who heard the corner of the wall, feel their hearts turn cold and they secretly left again.

Mu Ruqing rolled her eyes at him, "Can't we wait until late at night?"

"I don't care. Who asked you to seduce me?" Yu Longchen took off her clothes as he spoke, and his hands climbed up her twin peaks.

Only the royal family could attend the annual banquet of the Imperial Palace.

The Xuanming Hall was as big as a few football fields. It was decorated elegantly and had an ancient style to it.

A golden veil with a dark silver lining wrapped around a large red pillar that the three of them could only hug.

The golden dragon throne was placed on the main seat, and below it was a small sandalwood table. There were over a hundred palace maids and eunuchs in the entire palace, and the bottom of the dragon throne was covered with a blanket with dark red patterns.

Even the palace gates became lively, and the horse carriages were endless. Even the princes who were stationed at the border were called back.

The Fourth Prince, Sixth Prince, and Third Prince were all sick seedlings, and there were also two outer married princesses. These princes and princesses were not doted on by the Emperor, so the Imperial Capital rarely paid attention to them.

Before the New Year banquet, Mu Ruqing thought that the Emperor only had three sons, Yu Longchen, Yu Longzi, and Yu Longtang. There was also Yu Longyun and the rest thought that they were dead.

In the carriage, Yu Longchen told her about the situation of the few princes. At least she needed to know who was who.

When they arrived at the high palace gates, there was a special eunuch who brought them in.

"Royal Highness, Princess. We're here." The eunuch nodded and bowed. He placed his left hand on his abdomen and pointed at the Mystic Light Palace with his right hand. Lingyue, who accompanied him, tipped the little eunuch and followed the aunt to the small palace where the maids were arranged to stay.

Mei had never seen such a scene and was only focused on looking at the palace walls and golden tiles. Lingyue saw that she was a child and felt somewhat helpless. She took a few steps back and held her hand. Mei was embarrassed to smile and kept her heart and followed.

On the other side of the Profound Ming Palace, Yu Longchen and Mu Ruqing entered the palace and attracted everyone's attention.

Mu Ruqing wore a dark blue velvet embroidered jacket and a cloud patterned robe. A dark belt was tied around her waist, and her slender waist, which looked like a willow branch, protruded out of her thick and heavy clothes. She was combing a simple cloud hairpin with a light blue butterfly hairpin. His makeup was simple and elegant, and his temperament was like that of an immortal.

Yu Longchen stood tall and straight at the side. The dark blue golden foil brocade made his magnificent body stand out. He wore the crown of a prince, and his starry eyes swept across the hall once more. No one dared to look him in the eye. Everyone looked at this person who looked like a true immortal and felt inferior. No wonder Royal Father favored him...

The seats were arranged in the order of prince and prince, which was why Yu Longchen sat at the front, followed by Yu Longzi and Yu Longtang.

The banquet had yet to begin, and only the princes and princesses in the hall were paying attention to the conversation.

Mu Ruxuan sat opposite Mu Ruqing. Ever since Mu Ruqing came in, she had been very uncomfortable. Why should she be the center of attention wherever she was? Thinking about the cup, she tightened her grip.

Mu Ruqing could not care about her. Only Yu Longchen showed off his affection by the side. Yu Longzi stared at Mu Ruqing with a heated gaze. It was only for a moment.

Yu Longyun went to find the Empress Dowager and came together with the Emperor and Empress. Otherwise, it would be enough for Mu Ruqing to be annoyed!

The whispers in the hall were blocked by Gonggong's loud shout, "The Emperor has arrived."

"The Empress Dowager Your Ladyship has arrived!"

"The Empress misses her arrival!"

Everyone bowed. The banquet had just begun and there were no new interests. They just watched the dancers dance and the musicians play.

The Emperor pretended to care about the open-minded princes and princesses and did not have much meaning. He only said a few words, How are you... How are you doing? What was new?

Mu Ruqing was bored as she drank tea and bit the pastries. The three big shots did not seem to care about her and only Yu Longyun accompanied by the Empress Dowager and winked at her from time to time.

Mu Ruqing greeted her and looked around the hall. Other than the place where the banquet was being held, there were also one or two empty football fields. Putting down the teacup, he puckered his lips. The royal family was indeed extravagant. From the corner of his eyes, he saw Mu Ruxuan's casual daughter-in-law. At the side door, a head was revealed. When he looked over, she had already disappeared without a trace.

He originally wanted to use this excuse to get out, but then he remembered that it was better to keep quiet. Who knew what kind of trick there was? She was not omnipotent. When she looked back, she met Mu Ruxuan's eyes. The hatred only lasted for a moment when Mu Ruqing looked back, but she was still caught by Mu Ruqing. Then, she put on a kind smile.

Since the skin had not been torn apart, Mu Ruqing would not do anything unnecessary. It seemed that her thinking was right. Mu Ruxuan hated her. Sigh, she just thought that she used to use meat buns to beat dogs...

Just as she put down the cup, she was called out by the Emperor to ask. Mu Ruqing did not panic and answered his question in an orderly manner...

After sending away the Emperor's greatest Buddha, she could not help but heave a sigh of relief. She arranged for servant girl's aunt to follow her in from the side door and directly rushed towards her. Mu Ruqing's heart jumped and she suddenly felt sad.