After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

After changing my clothes, Yang put some makeup on me.

At my age, I look youthful and attractive without makeup, but after Yang’s makeup, I look like a modern-day version of a treacherous concubine.

He has exaggerated scowls, cheeks that look like a monkey’s butt, and a mouth that is drawn so that only a red dot is visible in the middle.

I looked at my naturally funny face and said unhappily, "Do you want me to embarrass myself or make a fool of myself?"

Yang looked at my face carefully and said, "Your makeup looks good. Don't you like it, Madam?"

Yingchun stuffed my hair with pearls, jade and emeralds, making me look more like a treacherous concubine.

I reached out and pulled off the jewelry on my head, saying, "You're just going to a palace banquet, don't dress up like you're going to die. Quickly wipe off the makeup on your face and put on some lip balm. Just put a jade hairpin in your hair and two nice earrings, don't wear anything else."

Yang and Yingchun looked at each other. Before Yang said anything, Yingchun reached out to pull the hairpin off my head.

Yang sighed and said, "Your Highness, this kind of dress is a little too plain."

Wearing this palace dress is already ostentatious enough, and now it is covered in jewels and jade. It has not even been a hundred days since the late emperor passed away. If she goes out like this, I am afraid she will immediately bring disaster upon herself.

I said, "Listen to me, the late emperor is gone, we must learn to keep a low profile."

Yang originally thought that even if the late emperor was gone, my father was the Great War God of Dayu, with outstanding military exploits, and even the new king had to show some respect to him, so even if I walked sideways like a crab, no one would dare to say anything. But now after hearing what I said, she knew that I didn't like to be so ostentatious, so she had to let me do it.

Yang quickly took a wet towel to wash off the makeup on my face, and then put some lip balm on my lips. I looked refreshed and bright, and finally looked like a human being compared to the monster makeup I had just put on.

Yang looked at my face and said, "Your Highness, I am afraid that you are too beautiful and will attract people's attention. I wanted to put on more makeup so that those people would feel disgusted and stay away from you, but Your Highness doesn't like it, so I really have no choice."

I touched my smooth face and couldn't help but smile bitterly. I would only stay here for about two years, and I would not have the opportunity to satisfy those who had ideas about me.

After I had dressed up, the Ling brothers' carriage had already stopped in front of the house. I took Fuyao on the carriage and headed straight for the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

All officials above the fifth rank have come to attend the palace banquet tonight. When we arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, we saw many officials walking up the long stairs.

The carriages of these officials could only be parked in the square in front of the palace gate, and they had to walk into the palace. It took at least 20 to 30 minutes to walk from the palace gate to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and after entering, they had to climb the long stairs. I felt tired just looking at it.

My carriage drove directly to the main entrance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Fuyao and I got off the carriage and entered the hall directly without having to walk a single step.

I had lived in the Hall of Supreme Harmony for a long time, so the eunuchs and palace maids who stayed behind all knew me and quickly welcomed me in when they saw me.

The imperial dining hall has been decorated. On the high platform in front are the seats for Zheng Yan and the queen. Although there is no queen now, the seat for the queen still has to be occupied.

There were two tables and stools placed to the left and right of Zheng Yan's position. He Wan'er was on the right and I was on the left.

Further down, there were six tables and chairs on my lower side, probably for the five concubines who came to attend the palace banquet. There was also one extra table, which I guessed was for Zhao Fangping.

There were dozens of tables and chairs placed on the left and right sides of the hall. Civil officials sat on the right, and military officials sat on the left. The head of the civil officials was undoubtedly Gongsun Wen, and the head of the military officials was Zhao Zhenyuan. The others sat according to their official positions.

There is a very wide aisle in the middle. After the palace banquet begins, there will be performances such as singing, dancing and playing instruments. This aisle is reserved for the performances.

When I arrived, many seats were occupied. When they saw me, they all stood up and saluted me. I could only walk past them, grinning all the way, and said in a polite smile, "No need to be polite, gentlemen."

The five concubines arrived early. In addition to these five concubines, Zhao Fangping also came. The six of them were sitting together, and when they saw me, they all stood up and saluted me.

I glanced at Zhao Fangping. He had lost a lot of weight and was wearing a set of clothes that were not very luxurious. He was dressed very simply and elegantly. It seemed that he had changed his mind and became much more calm.

I nodded to the six of them and said, "No need to be polite, just sit down."

The six of them bowed to me again before sitting down.

I walked to my seat and sat down. Zheng Yan and He Wan'er had not arrived yet, and Gongsun Wen and Zhao Zhenyuan had not arrived either. It seemed that I arrived too early.

At this time, the palace maids brought some fruits and snacks. I was really bored sitting there, so I grabbed a handful of peanuts and gave them to Fuyao behind me, saying, "You can also find a stool to sit down, and help me peel the peanuts."

Although Fuyao was a secret guard, she understood the palace rules. She rolled her eyes. The room was full of masters, so there was no reason for servants to sit there.

She pinched the peanuts with a little force, and the peanut shells broke into pieces. She bent down, put the peanuts in her hand into a plate, and gently stirred them. Only the peanut kernels were left in the plate.

I was shocked by Fuyao's skill, so I quickly grabbed another handful of peanuts for her and said, "Come on, show me another one."

Fuyao was both angry and amused by my childish behavior, and said, "Your Majesty, you are having fun."

Fuyao and I were having a great time when suddenly a eunuch screamed, "Your Majesty has arrived, the Queen Mother has arrived, Prince Ming has arrived, Marshal Zhao has arrived..."

Every time someone came, the eunuch would report it, and suddenly the whole hall became lively.

Zheng Yan and He Wan'er came, and I had no choice but to stand up and greet them.

Zheng Yan was accompanied by only Wei Yi. He walked to the main seat and sat down, then shouted, "All the nobles, please stand up. Tonight is a celebration banquet specially set up for Marshal Zhao. No need to be polite, just drink and celebrate Marshal Zhao's triumphant return."

Although they were allowed to drink freely, few dared to actually do so. However, everyone still shouted happily, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Only after Zheng Yan sits down can we all sit down.

Zheng Yan saw the pile of peanut shells on my desk and couldn't help but smile and said, "A-Man, do you like eating peanuts so much?"

I wanted to sit down, but after hearing what Zheng Yan said, I quickly stood up with the plate of peanuts and said, "It's not that I like to eat peanuts, but I like to watch Fuyao peeling peanuts. Fuyao is amazing at peeling peanuts. Your Majesty, do you want to watch it?"

Fuyao was shocked by my childish words and quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, this is something that everyone can do but is not suitable for the upper class. Please don't be offended, Your Majesty."