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

But Zheng Yan became interested and said with a smile: "Since Ah Man likes it, it must be amazing. Fuyao, you can perform it. If you perform well, I will definitely reward you."

Fuyao felt that she had never been so embarrassed. She stood up helplessly, grabbed a handful of peanuts, and squeezed them hard. A continuous "crackling" sound was heard. Then Fuyao put the peanuts in her hand on another plate. At this time, the peanut shells had all broken. With a slight flick, all the peanut kernels were exposed.

Zheng Yan was delighted after seeing this and said happily: "I didn't expect Fuyao to have such a unique skill. I am very happy to see it. Fuyao, please come forward and listen to my appreciation."

Fuyao had never expected that peeling peanuts would yield a reward. She was a little dizzy and knelt at Zheng Yan's feet. Zheng Yan said loudly, "From now on, Fuyao will be promoted to a first-class guard, rewarded with 100 taels of gold, and will be employed in Shengping Palace."

Fuyao looked at me in disbelief. If there hadn't been so many civil and military officials sitting in the hall, she would have thought she was dreaming.

Fuyao received the reward in a daze, and then walked behind me in a daze. Finally, she couldn't help but bend down and whispered in my ear: "Why did your Majesty ask for a reward for me today?"

I smiled and said, "You are in a higher position, so you are naturally closer to my father."

"You!" Fuyao was so shocked by what I said that she almost collapsed. She subconsciously said "you", but then she realized that it was inappropriate and quickly changed her words, "What nonsense are you talking about, Madam?"

After saying this, Fuyao's entire face turned red, and she was so embarrassed that she couldn't even lift her head.

I laughed and said, "Why should I be shy about liking someone? It's just that my father is a little older, darker, thinner, and uglier. I don't think he's worthy of you."

Fuyao got anxious when she heard this, her face flushed as she said, "Marshal Zhao is a martial arts master who stands tall and proud. He is a hero in all of our hearts. I can only look up to him in my life, so how dare I complain about his appearance?"

Fu Yao is only twenty years old, while Zhao Zhenyuan is already over forty. The age difference between the two is indeed quite big. Fortunately, Fu Yao does not despise him, but I don’t know what he thinks.

I smiled and said, "Well, my father will stay in the capital and won't go to war anymore. You will have many opportunities to spend time with him. You should seize them well."

Fuyao's face turned red as I said that it almost bled. She turned around and said unhappily, "Your Majesty, you want to make fun of me. I won't fall for your trap."

Seeing Fuyao looking shy yet happy, I couldn't help but burst out laughing. Fortunately, the palace maids and eunuchs from the imperial kitchen came to serve the dishes, otherwise I would have wanted to tease Fuyao some more.

When I came to my senses, I found that everyone in the hall was looking at me.

The reason these people were looking at me was that Zheng Yan's gaze had been on me. Zheng Yan's gaze was so hot that everyone in the hall noticed it, and then they followed Zheng Yan's gaze to me.

I am now a concubine, which is indeed a bit embarrassing. I had no choice but to pick up the wine glass and stand up, saying to Zhao Zhenyuan: "Father, you have returned with a great victory this time, which is really a cause for celebration. Your daughter offers a toast to your father, and may Dayu prosper forever."

As soon as I finished speaking, Zheng Yan shouted, "Well said. I also toast to Marshal Zhao."

Zheng Yan said he wanted to toast Zhao Zhenyuan, and the civil and military officials followed suit, so they all raised their glasses and shouted, "Let's toast to Marshal Zhao, too."

Zhao Zhenyuan raised his glass and said loudly: "Thank you, Madam, for your praise, thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace, and thank you, my colleagues, for your kindness."

After Zhao Zhenyuan finished speaking, he raised his glass and drank it all.

After I finished my toast, everyone else picked up their glasses and walked over to Zhao Zhenyuan to toast him.

After a round of toasts, the hall suddenly became lively.

There was no one beside Zheng Yan, and He Wan'er and I were a little far away from him. I felt sorry for him sitting alone, so I raised my glass and said to Zheng Yan, "Your Majesty, I'd like to offer you a toast. Thank you and the late emperor for taking care of me for so many years."

Zheng Yan smiled and picked up the wine glass, saying, "Ah Man, you are too polite. You can't drink much. Please do as you please. I'll drink it."

Zheng Yan said and drank it all in one gulp.

My alcohol tolerance is indeed not very good, and I can get drunk after one glass of wine. So I just took a sip and put down the glass.

After putting down the wine glass, I saw Gongsun Wen, who was also sitting there alone drinking. I was about to raise my glass to toast Gongsun Wen, but I saw a group of ministers who had just toasted with Zhao Zhenyuan holding wine jugs and glasses and walking up to Gongsun Wen to toast him.

Gongsun Wen rarely put on airs or showed a sullen look tonight. He even smiled and toasted the ministers.

The hall was noisy and bustling.

I didn't expect a palace banquet to be like this. I thought that at a palace banquet, everyone would sit quietly, drink wine elegantly and watch singing and dancing performances. It seems that I have been poisoned by TV dramas.

The ministers are busy there, and we are not idle either.

As soon as Zheng Yan finished drinking with me, He Wan'er raised her glass and toasted Zheng Yan. After He Wan'er finished her toast, Zhao Fangping brought the five concubines to Zheng Yan with their glasses and toasted him respectfully.

After toasting Zheng Yan, he toasted He Wan'er, and finally turned to me. Zhao Fangping raised his glass and said to me with a smile that didn't reach his eyes: "Sister, you are becoming more and more beautiful. When you walked in just now, I thought a fairy floated in. Such a beautiful face really makes me envious. Here, I toast to you and wish you good health and longevity."

I frowned. Was this a toast or a curse for me to live alone forever?

I didn't expect that Zhao Fangping changed his mind, and the level of green tea suddenly became so much higher.

I didn't raise my glass, but said with a half-smile, "You don't need to comment on whether I'm pretty or not. Besides, although you and I are sisters, you have to address me as "Shu Taifei Niangniang" in this palace. The palace rules are strict, so don't forget them. If you really can't remember, I will send Nanny Gui and Nanny Li to your palace tomorrow to teach you the palace rules."

I've had enough of Nanny Gui and Nanny Li's suffering, and I must get Zhao Mengping to have a taste of it, or she'll have too much free time and always come to tease me.

Zhao Fangping's face turned pale, tears started to fall, and he knelt down in front of me, crying, "I'm sorry, Madam Shu Taifei, I overstepped my authority, I apologize to you."

I adjusted my cuffs and saw a circle of peony patterns embroidered with gold thread on them. The embroidery was exquisite and looked rich and elegant.

I said, "You are right, you just didn't learn the palace rules well, the maid will teach you in a few days. Also, you should call yourself a "common woman" in front of me, don't call me the wrong name next time."

Zhao Fangping, who was kneeling on the ground, had hatred in her eyes. After I scolded her, she even secretly glanced at Zheng Yan, but Zheng Yan was busy toasting with the ministers and had no time to pay attention to us.