The pretty widow is addicted to money, and the little wolfdog asks for a hug

Prince Yi also sent a gift, but it was for Qi Yuanshuo.

The gifts included a set of valuable women's head ornaments and several pieces of valuable cloth, the patterns of which were obviously for women.

Qi Yuanshuo laughed angrily.

The young uncle was afraid that little sister Huai would refuse to accept it, so he gave it to little sister Huai in disguise under the guise of giving him a gift.

Doesn’t the young uncle know that he is an old man?

He is already 27 years old, nine years older than Sister Xiaohuai. In another ten years, his male functions will no longer work. Humph, you still want to snatch a wife from your own nephew!

Unlike him, he is so young and strong. Even after fifty years, he can still satisfy Sister Xiaohuai.

Prince Yi glanced at Qi Yuanshuo, who was looking sarcastic, raised his chin, and pretended to be calm: "You two are country bumpkins. It's your first time to attend a palace banquet, so you can't dress too shabby. Wear these jewelry and use those fabrics to make a few new clothes. Otherwise, you will embarrass me!"

Qi Yuanshuo sneered: "There's nothing in here for men! Your gift is really brilliant!"

"Why does a man dress so fancy? Aren't you going to give them to your future wife?" Prince Yi said shamelessly with a snort.

When Qi Yuanshuo heard the other party say "your future wife", his expression improved a little and he decisively accepted the gift.

Of course, the things given by other men cannot be used by the wife, but she can sell them for money. After all, the wife likes money, and she will need money if she wants to start a rebellion or raise an army in the future.

Watching the two people bickering, Gu Qinghuai bent over with laughter.

Her idea was the same as Qi Yuanshuo's. Since it was a gift to Qi Yuanshuo, of course she had to accept it and exchange it for money.

On the day of the palace banquet, Qi Yuanshuo wore court robes. His tall and strong figure made the robes look much more upscale. Coupled with his handsome facial features, it was impossible to take your eyes off him.

Gu Qinghuai stared at him, her heart agitated, she really wanted to eat her husband right there and then. Gu Qinghuai put on light makeup, her eyebrows were lightly drawn, her eyes were lively, her lips were rosy, she was wearing a red waisted gown, her black hair was pierced with a lotus hairpin, her neck was slender, her chest was full and tall, her waist was slender enough to be held in one hand...

Qi Yuanshuo also looked at her with burning eyes, and the tips of his ears were red as if blood was about to drip out.

Cui Shishi came in holding Xiao Huhu, and when she looked up she saw the two of them looking at each other with sticky and thick gazes.

Cui Shishi shrank her neck and giggled, then immediately turned around and went out carrying Xiao Huhu.

Little Huhu stretched out his hands and shouted "Daddy, Mommy".

Cui Shishi sighed in her heart. Just because of the name Xiao Huhu, she couldn't be taken to the palace banquet. What if she called her mother "empress" instead of "empress", she would be guilty!

The Lotus Appreciation Banquet was held in the Tianshui Pavilion of the Imperial Palace. Tianshui Pavilion is an artificial lake filled with lotuses. At this time, the lotus leaves are as green as the sea, and the lotus flowers that compete for beauty are dotted in between. It is extremely pleasing to the eye.

The banquet is held by the Lotus Lake. While tasting delicious food and fine wine, you can enjoy singing and dancing while admiring the lotus flowers. It is very pleasant.

Most of the guests had arrived, and when Qi Yuanshuo and Gu Qinghuai appeared, everyone's eyes turned to them.

The young man has a tall and straight figure, a handsome face and an extraordinary elegance.

The girl has a slender and graceful figure, clear and lively almond-shaped eyes, and is elegant and refined. Standing next to the boy, although there is a big difference in their body shapes, they look surprisingly harmonious and a perfect match.

"It's really strange. This brave young general doesn't look like a peasant at all. He has a more noble temperament than those sons of noble families in the imperial capital. He looks like a nobleman."

"Indeed, she has such a good temperament and such a strong aura. Alas, it's a pity that the widow got the advantage! The Princess of Qinghe County is so lucky. She was a country woman, but she turned into a second-rank Princess and seduced such a handsome and brave young general."

"You can't say that. They look very compatible standing together. Any other woman standing next to the young general would look very weird."

"I heard that when the young general was still a peasant, he had already fallen in love with the Princess of Qinghe County. The Princess of Qinghe County had good vision and was good at betting on a young general."

"Hmph, I think the Princess of Qinghe County has too strong a desire. She wants to find a young, handsome, and strong man. That kind of feeling... Tsk tsk..."

A group of ladies who were on good terms with each other and had gone through all the things in life gathered together, whispering to each other with great excitement.

But no one knew that at this moment, Liang Qianxi and a woman were hiding in the dark, seeing Gu Qinghuai's clothes, shoes, hairstyle, and headdress clearly, and then quickly left the scene.

Male and female guests had to sit separately. Qi Yuanshuo whispered a few words to Gu Qinghuai and then sat on the male guests' side.

Men and women just sat at different seats, there was no barrier between them. After Qi Yuanshuo sat down, his eyes were still on Gu Qinghuai, and there was no one else in his eyes.

Many young ladies who are about to get married became jealous after seeing this scene.

Gu Qinghuai sat calmly in her seat, not caring about the various looks directed at her.

She seemed curious about her surroundings, but in fact she was secretly observing the scene.

Tianshui Pavilion is surrounded by artificial lakes and pools. The corridors are winding and narrow, and you may fall into the water if you are not careful.

No wonder Concubine Liang Shu chose this place to hold the lotus viewing banquet, but I don’t know what method she will use to force Qi Yuanshuo to jump into the water to save people.

Gu Qinghuai looked around but did not see Liang Qianxi. He guessed that she was preparing to fall into the water.

After a while, with a loud "yes", the emperor and Concubine Liang arrived, and everyone stood up and knelt down to salute.

After sitting down again, Gu Qinghuai clearly felt an unfriendly gaze falling on his face.

She raised her eyes and followed the line of sight, and saw Concubine Liang Shu beside the emperor, slightly raising her chin and staring at her arrogantly.

Concubine Liang Shufei's towering bun was adorned with pearl hairpins and gold ornaments, which were somewhat dazzling in the sunlight. Her makeup was somewhat heavy, and her overall appearance was rather gorgeous and charming. If she were placed in modern times, she would be the kind of woman who always has her radar on. To put it bluntly, she is very good at flirting and seducing men.

For example, those girls on certain audio platforms who wear revealing clothes and shake their waists and breasts.

Gu Qinghuai smiled at her and bowed slightly.

Isn't it just a fake smile? Who can't do that?

The emperor doted on her very much. He always held her hand and talked to her with a smile from time to time.

The concubines sitting on both sides had different expressions, some were flattering, some were indifferent, and some were jealous and did not hide the hatred in their eyes.

The third prince had a smile on his face and behaved in a well-controlled manner. Chang Ziqi, who was sitting next to him, seemed a little disappointed because the third prince obviously cared more about Liang Yueru.

On the left side of the third prince sat a young man in his twenties with a gentle and humble face, who might be the eldest prince.

The eldest prince's mother was born a palace maid, so he was destined to have no chance of becoming the crown prince from the beginning.

Behind the Third Prince was a young man of about sixteen or seventeen with a serious look, probably the Fourth Prince.

The third prince was the most wary of him and his hostility was obvious.