C343 The Banquet Suspected Long Fei

When they returned to the Imperial Residence, Yu Longyun was unable to calm down. One of them chased after Mu Ruqing and asked her this and that. They were extremely excited.

Yu Longchen would from time to time push away her hand that was holding Mu Ruqing's. He only said that Mu Ruqing was old and could not bear the torment of her.

Yu Longyun then went to look for Yu Longchen. She grabbed the words that Yu Longchen said during the day and did not let go. She only felt satisfied when Yu Longchen gave her a few things.

The next morning.

Yu Longchen took a cloak for Mu Ruqing and sent it to the door. He only said, "How did you get there? How did you get back?"

"Alright, alright. I'm here. What is Fifth Brother afraid of?" Yu Longyun pulled Mu Ruqing from Yu Longchen's hand and patted her own chest.

"Lateral Consort Yun is here." Lingyue's voice was loud and Yu Longchen's expression stiffened. He did not say a word and left with Changxu.

Yun Xi did not get close and only saw Yu Longchen's back.

"Yesterday, I forgot to ask, what happened during this period of time? Fifth brother, he..." Yu Longyun had a sly look on her face, "Seeing Fifth Brother Fifth Sister-in-law reconcile is what makes me happy. That person will be annoyed when he sees her."

" I pay my respects to the Princess, Princess Yun. " Yun Xi came alone, looking very mischievous.

"Little sister does not bring anyone with her, as if I was bullied." Mu Ruqing's expression and tone were very calm, "Lingyue, pick a few servant girl and let Lateral Consort Yun bring them by your side."

"Yes." Lingyue randomly picked two in the silent light behind her.

"Thank you, sister." The arrogance in Yun Xi's heart was all gone, and she could only be low-spirited.

"Hmph." Yu Longyun was very disdainful. She got into the carriage and stretched out her hand towards Mu Ruqing, "Fifth Sister-in-law, let's go."

Mu Ruqing and Yu Longyun were in the same carriage and Yun Xi was in the back.

After entering the palace gates, Chunrong brought them to Consort Long's palace.

Before they entered, they saw many people and many young ladies from various families. They stared and saw that Jiang Yingxue was also there.

As the host, Consort Long arranged the banquet. The person was not at the banquet and she was Your Ladyship. Naturally, it was about time for her to come.

Mu Ruqing and Yu Longyun casually found a seat and Yun Xi followed them and sat in the lower row.

Jiang Yingxue did not talk to the other young ladies. Ever since she saw Mu Ruqing, her expression was not good and she chose a seat far away from them.

Looking carefully, there were actually not many people. They were all high ranking mistresses and Mu Ruqing did not know many of them. Yu Longyun was the one who pointed to people and told her.

There was no lack of people who were talking to Mu Ruqing and Mu Ruqing. When they saw Mu Ruqing's stomach, most of them were filled with envy. After all, King Chu was the person they wanted to marry the most in the past.

"Consort Long, the Crown Princess Consort has arrived."

Consort Long was wearing a red silk dress with a hundred butterflies in it. She was wearing a cloud bun and had a golden hairpin with flower carvings on it. Her makeup was slightly heavy and gave people a dignified and noble look.

The Crown Princess was wearing a slightly purple silk dress with dark flowers on it. Her dress was not as gorgeous as Consort Long's. She supported Consort Long on her right side.

"Chenqie (servant girl) greets Consort Long."

"All of you get up. It was originally a small banquet and there is no need to be so formal." Consort Long sat at the main seat and her warm smile made it unapproachable, "Princess Chu's month is also big, right?"

"Replying to Your Ladyship, it is already more than May." Mu Ruqing's movements were inconvenient and she slightly lowered her head, but she was observing Consort Long's expression.

"Little sister Wang Fei's belly looks smooth, like six or seven months, about eighty to ninety percent. She is just a little prince." The Crown Princess consort spoke and her tone became a bit more playful and blessed.

"Thank you, Crown Princess, for your auspicious words." Mu Ruqing nodded. It seemed like this was the first time she had seen this Crown Princess consort.

"Let's start the banquet." Consort Long's gaze did not stay on Mu Ruqing all along.

Mu Ruqing felt that it was strange. Her suspicion towards Consort Long decreased by a lot.

The things Huatine did, there must be someone helping her in the Imperial Residence. There were not many people who could plant spies in the Imperial Residence. Mu Ruqing could only think of Yu Longzi and Consort Long.

On the day of the incident, Consort Long asked Chunrong to send the invitation. Even if Mu Ruqing refused, she still let her come.

Hence, Mu Ruqing had reason to suspect that it was Consort Long's people.

Consort Long was so proactive. Either she participated in all the matters. She asked Chunrong to come because she wanted to confirm whether Mu Ruqing was scared or not. After all, she was a normal pregnant woman. With such a scare, it would be very difficult to keep the child safe. Or, she did not know about it at all. The banquet was also for other reasons.

Mu Ruqing carefully thought about it. If the person who helped Huatine was Consort Long, this banquet would be the Hongmen Banquet to her.

Consort Long was someone from the inner palace. If she wanted to deal with Yu Longchen, she could only do it from Yu Longtang. Other than sowing discord between the two of them, she could not do anything else.

But she could do it to herself. As long as I die and the child is gone, she was not afraid that Yu Longchen would collapse.

However, looking at Consort Long's appearance now, the doubt in her heart decreased a bit.

If it was Yu Longzi, then his goal would be to target his own child.

However, he was the one who saved him and his child during the stage. If he made a move, he only needed to watch coldly at that time. Why did he need to contact Huatine to do such a thing?

His ears were filled with the conversations between the socialites and Consort Long. They were all small talk.

Mu Ruqing looked at Yun Xi who was beside her. She did not do anything unnecessary and just ate her food. She did not interact with Consort Long at all.

Huatine was dead and Consort Long's ultimate goal was Yun Xi. Why did the two of them not even exchange glances? This was not very possible.

Once again, Mu Ruqing reduced her suspicion towards Consort Long.

The ones invited were all the daughters of the high officials and unmarried people. Consort Long was probably planning to find one or two candidates for a side concubine for Yu Longtang to rope in power.

"Fifth Sister-in-law?" Yu Longyun called Mu Ruqing twice but Mu Ruqing did not react and only pulled her back.

"What is it?" Mu Ruqing came back to her senses and slowly sorted out her thoughts.

"Consort Long seems to like Jiang Yingxue very much and kept asking her." Yu Longyun was busy looking at Jiang Yingxue and wanted to grab hold of her weakness and make her embarrass herself.

"Oh, perhaps it is because her appearance is more outstanding and she is also the daughter of the Grand Secretariat." Mu Ruqing casually looked at it and pressed her finger on her temple. Her entire body slightly leaned forward.

"Fifth Sister-in-law, what is wrong with you?" Yu Longyun panicked and her voice also became louder.

It attracted everyone's attention.

Consort Long also became concerned, "What happened to the Princess?" She gave the Crown Princess a look.

The Crown Princess got up and walked to where Mu Ruqing was and asked, "What happened to the sister of the Princess?"

"Nothing, I just have a headache." Mu Ruqing stood up and wanted to return the bow of the Crown Princess. But before she could stand up straight, she had to fall down again.

"Fifth Sister-in-law!" Yu Longyun was afraid that something would happen to Mu Ruqing and tightly pulled her arm.

"Someone come and call the Imperial Physician." Consort Long was very concerned.

"Thank you, Your Ladyship. I am fine. I have been having a headache these few days. I'll be fine in a while. " Mu Ruqing spoke weakly, "I have brushed off Your Ladyship's mood. I will apologize to Your Ladyship here!" Before she could squat down, she covered her head again.

"Your Ladyship, why don't I send Fifth Sister-in-law back first?" Yu Longyun looked at Consort Long and pleaded.

"Alright." Consort Long naturally agreed, "But you have to be careful on the way."

"Thank you, Your Ladyship." Under Yu Longyun's support, Mu Ruqing bowed.

Yun Xi stood up and was about to follow but Mu Ruqing patted her shoulder, "Younger sister should continue to attend the banquet. Longyun can send me back."

"That's right. Younger sister Yun also does not need to follow." The Crown Princess also advised from the side.

Yun Xi stayed behind?