At this point, everyone accepted reality.

Gu Zhilan was carefully preparing for her dream of starting a newspaper, which was a huge project.

Prince Yao was packing his luggage with peace of mind, but Concubine Qi was not so calm. After learning that the Emperor was in a better mood, she went to the Yangxin Palace again.

Emperor You'an pinched his brows and said, "You're here."

Concubine Qi bowed hastily and began to cry: "Your Majesty, Yao'er is still young, he is only 27 years old! Why do you want to drive him to such a remote place? If Yao'er leaves, when will I be able to see him again? He is our eldest son, please don't drive him away, okay... wuwuwu..."

Emperor You'an suddenly opened his eyes and glared at her: "My noble concubine, how many times have I told you that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs."

Concubine Qi froze for a moment. She sobbed and looked puzzled: "Your Majesty, I just feel sorry for my son!"

Emperor You'an closed his eyes again: "I just asked him to go to his fiefdom, what is there to cry about? It was the crown prince who was almost poisoned! Do you want me to investigate this matter?!"

Concubine Qi looked confused: "Ah?"

What does the emperor mean by this? The prince was poisoned because of his bad luck. What does this have to do with Yao'er?

Emperor You'an looked at Concubine Qi and for the first time felt a little disgusted by her innocence.

This man is so naive that he looks stupid. He waved his hand impatiently, "Go away. The New Year is coming soon. Spend more time on the New Year banquet. Otherwise, I will hand it over to Concubine Liang."

No matter how reluctant Concubine Qi was, she had to wipe her tears and leave.

However, a few short-sighted censors submitted memorials requesting the emperor to depose the crown prince, so that it would not be considered a violation of ancestral teachings.

Emperor You'an was extremely annoyed. He had finally saved his son, but he was going to be deposed just because of the marriage with Shen? Was it not possible for an emperor to even have a little love for his son?

Besides, if the position of crown prince was replaced just because of these memorials, then wouldn’t it be too cowardly for him to be the emperor?

Forget it, let’s talk about it after the New Year!

-

On New Year's Eve, Concubine Qi prepared a family reunion banquet according to Emperor You'an's instructions.

In addition to Emperor You'an, there were still three high-ranking concubines at the banquet: Concubine Qi, Concubine Fang, and Concubine Liang. Princess Hejing sat next to Concubine Liang. The three princes, Prince Yao, Prince Duan, and Prince Rui, also entered the palace with their families.

It was rare for the family to sit together and celebrate the New Year, except for Murong Xuan.

Because he sent a message to the palace, saying that he had not recovered from his illness yet, felt dizzy and weak, and would fall down if the wind blew, so he would not go into the palace.

Then he turned around and swaggered into Princess Huayang's Mansion.

The princess's mansion was filled with bright red lanterns, and window decorations and couplets were also posted all over the mansion. The plum blossoms were bent by the snow, and their white and red colors were very lovely. There was also the aroma of food.

Everyone in the mansion had a happy look on their face, it was truly a New Year atmosphere.

Murong Xuan walked into the bustling flower hall in this joyous atmosphere. The New Year's Eve dinner had just been placed on the table and was still steaming.

He stood at the door, his eyes yearning, but his tone was pitiful, he said: "I came here uninvited, I hope Lord Shen and Madam Shen will not blame me. It's really that I was lonely and bored in the Prince's Mansion, and when I saw the lively Princess Mansion, I suddenly yearned for it. I wonder if I can..."

He seemed to be a little embarrassed to say it.

Shen Xiyue's eyebrows twitched: "......"

Okay, okay, we’re starting this show again, aren’t we?

Lord Shen immediately understood Murong Xuan's intention, and immediately stood up and raised his hand to greet him: "If your Highness doesn't mind, please take a seat. It's always better to have a lively New Year."

Madam Shen was about to say something when Murong Xuan coughed twice, as if he was shivering from the cold: "Madam, is it convenient?"

What else can Mrs. Shen say?

She could only say, "It's just an extra pair of chopsticks, what's the inconvenience? Your Highness, please come in and take a seat quickly, don't catch a cold."

Murong Xuan blinked his eyes and said, "The Marquis' wife has invited me so kindly, I can't refuse it, so I will be polite."

Shen Xiyue looked at him with smiling eyes, and could clearly see a cunning face underneath his perfect mask.

Murong Xuan walked around Lord Shen and stood beside Shen Xiyue. He raised his hand to signal Lord Shen, "Now that the imperial decree for marriage has been issued, we are a family, so we should not talk about these empty formalities. I and Xiyue will sit together."

The tone is extremely natural.

Even Mrs. Shen was a little surprised, and there was a bit more recognition and closeness in her eyes when she looked at Murong Xuan.

Murong Xuan then sat down, took Shen Xiyue's hand under the table, and whispered: "I'm so happy to spend the New Year with you."

When he received the approving look from her parents, he even felt like he had won a battle.

Shen Xiyue was indescribably happy, for the imperial edict and for her bright yet tortuous future with him.

Murong Xuan was so happy that his eyebrows danced with joy. He stood up with a wine glass in his hand and said, "Today is New Year's Eve. How about we sit together as a family and have a drink together?"

"Okay!" Everyone naturally responded happily, with Lord Shen's voice being the loudest.

The word "not good" that Shen Xiyue said was stuck in her throat.

God!

Murong Xuan wants to drink again, he wants to drink again, he...

Seeing that everyone was really happy, Shen Xiyue didn't want to spoil the fun, so after seeing Murong Xuan drink a glass, she immediately reached out and took the glass in front of him and gave him a prohibiting look.

But Murong Xuan was so happy that Shen Xiyue took his wine glass, so he took Shen Xiyue's glass, poured himself a glass, and then toasted Madam Shen: "Madam, I toast you a glass!"

After toasting Madam Shen, he wanted to toast Lord Shen. Finally, he looked at Shen Xiyue with his eyes burning: "Xiyue, I'll toast you one last time."

Shen Xiyue looked nervous, her throat couldn't help moving up and down: "Don't drink it, I'm scared..."

How could she dare to drink with him? When he drank too much, he would feel hot and cold, and he even had to take off his clothes. It was scary!

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