While talking with Xin Zhixia, General Lu looked around from time to time.

I saw Xin Sanlang constantly picking up food for his wife and daughter, his eyes full of pampering.

Meanwhile, Lu Ze on the opposite side kept pouring wine into his mouth, cursing secretly in his heart: We are both men, why is there such a big difference between us!

Do you still want this nephew?

At this time, the emperor suddenly spoke:

"I heard that Xin Zhixia from Xiangcheng Prefecture is a skilled martial artist and played an indispensable role in suppressing several bandit rebellions. I wonder if he is here today?"

When Xin Zhixia heard his name being called, he quickly stood up and walked to the middle:

"Your servant Xin Zhixia pays respect to Your Majesty."

"Raise your head and let me take a look."

Xin Zhixia looked up in response.

The emperor nodded and said, "What a clever child. Where is he working now?"

"Your Majesty, I have just been transferred to the post of Commander of the Northern City of the Nine Cities Military Department."

"As expected, you are young and capable. Someone, go and get my Xuanyuan bow."

Soon, two people came in carrying a dark bow.

Emperor Dayu looked at Xin Zhixia with a smile:

"This bow was used by the previous emperor when he conquered Mobei. Later, I won it during an autumn hunt and have kept it till now. Today, I will give this bow to you as a reward. I hope you can be more brave in protecting our territory in the future!"

Xin Zhixia was a little excited: "Yes! I will obey your order! I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."

Xin Zhixia respectfully took the Xuanyuan bow with both hands, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

He had heard of the merits of the Xuanyuan bow a long time ago.

When the late emperor marched north, it was this bow that accompanied him to conquer the northern desert.

Later, the former emperor named this bow "Xuanyuan Bow", and had the power that "seeing the bow is like seeing the emperor".

Now that His Majesty has bestowed this bow on him, he knows that Xiao Ting has some intention behind this.

But it also shows your Majesty's trust in you.

Although everyone present wanted to object, under the current circumstances they could only congratulate and praise each other.

Regardless of whether the congratulations were sincere or false, Xin Zhixia accepted them.

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and signaled Xin Zhixia to return to his seat.

Afterwards, the banquet continued with singing and dancing in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

Xin Guoguo was bored in the hall. When she saw someone leaving, she said to Yang Sanniang:

"Mom, I'm going out for a walk."

Yang Sanniang didn't object.

This kind of banquet is really boring.

She was reluctant to detain her daughter, so she nodded and said, "Be careful. Don't separate from Taozi. If anything happens, let Taozi come back and report."

"Don't worry, mother."

Xin Guoguo lifted her skirt and took Taozi with her and quietly walked out of Chonghua Terrace.

It was getting dark by now.

The palace lanterns had already been lit.

Xin Guoguo and Taozi were walking outside the palace and didn't notice anyone behind them. Instead, they heard a quarrel.

Xin Guoguo and Taozi looked at each other.

They saw curiosity in each other's eyes.

The master and servant hit it off immediately, tiptoed over quietly, and listened carefully with their ears tilted.

Tsk!

I didn't expect that after a boring day, I could still ask her to wait for the melon to eat!

The master and servant followed the sound to a remote garden.

Under the palace lantern, a woman in gorgeous palace clothes was scolding a little palace maid:

"You idiot, you actually soiled my clothes!" The woman's eyes widened with anger.

"I'm sorry, Princess. I didn't mean it. Please forgive me..." The little palace maid was so scared that she knelt on the ground and kowtowed continuously.

At this time, a woman wearing equally gorgeous clothes but with simple makeup came over from the side.

She frowned and said, "It's just a piece of clothing. Why do you have to embarrass a little maid like this?"

As he said this, he grabbed the little palace maid's arm and tried to pull her up.

The little palace maid was so frightened that she was trembling all over and dared not get up.

The princess looked at the newcomer and sneered, "Where did this wild girl come from? How dare you meddle in my business?"

"You..." The woman stamped her feet in anger, "You are the wild girl!"

At this time, a gentle voice came: "Princess, calm down. This is the daughter of the Guiyi Marquis."

Xin Guoguo turned around and saw a beautiful woman coming towards her. She smiled and bowed to the princess.

"I was wondering who it was that was so bold as to interfere in my affairs. It turned out to be such a poor fellow. How disrespectful!"

The princess's sarcastic words made the elegantly made-up woman's eyes red with anger:

"You...you go too far!"

"Haha! Since Miss Xiang is begging for this little palace maid, I will spare her. However, this dress of mine is made of the finest Moyun brocade. Since Miss Xiang is so kind, I think she is willing to help her compensate?"

The princess raised her eyebrows, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes.

Miss Xiang's face flushed instantly: "I..."

Moyun brocade was a tribute from the south of the Yangtze River, and one inch was worth ten gold coins.

Although her family is a marquisate, it is just superficial.

Where can I buy such expensive things?

"Miss Xiang..." Seeing that she stopped talking, the little palace maid felt a little scared and couldn't help but call her softly.

Looking at Miss Xiang, his eyes were full of anticipation.

Miss Xiang pursed her lips and quietly withdrew her hand:

"I...I suddenly remembered that my mother called me for something. Bye."

Before he finished speaking, the person had already walked away.

But the disdainful sneer from the princess behind her still reached her ears, causing her to clench her hands.

She remembered today's humiliation!

The gentle-looking woman came over and helped the little maid up:

"Go and receive your punishment yourself."

This means that she is not required to pay for the clothes.

The little maid bowed with tears of gratitude: "Yes! Thank you Miss Lu, thank you Princess."

The princess waved her hands impatiently.

As soon as the little palace maid left, she casually sat down on the stool and pouted:

"Why did you come here with her? Every day, you pretend to be so kind, like a god who can save all living beings. It's so annoying!"

Miss Lu smiled gently and sat down opposite her:

"I didn't come here with her. I came out to look for you. But... Miss Xin, would you please come out and talk?"

Xin Guoguo was stunned for a moment, then burst into smile.

He stopped hiding and walked into the pavilion: "How did Miss Lu know I was here? I think I hid well enough."

As he spoke, he bowed to the princess.

"Your humble servant Xin Guoguo greets the princess."

The princess waved her hand and asked her to stand up.

Miss Lu smiled and said:

"You hid yourself very well indeed, but I followed you out."

Xin Guoguo laughed: "I see. I thought my skills had regressed."

"My power has declined? What power? Is it the power to hide and eavesdrop?"

The princess looked at her teasingly.

Xin Guoguo smiled, not shy at all: "Of course!"

"puff!"

The princess laughed, "You really don't feel ashamed at all? You can even hear a sense of pride from eavesdropping?

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Wan'er. Nice to meet you."

"My name is Xin Guoguo. I'm glad to meet you too. I'll take you to Eavesdrop on the Corner some other day, and you'll discover another different world!" Xin Guoguo said with a smile.

Princess Lin Wan'er chuckled: "Then I will be waiting for you."

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