The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

On this day, a grand banquet was to be held in the palace. The news spread quickly throughout the palace like a spring breeze. After hearing the news, the concubines in each palace began to make careful preparations. They all hoped to show their most charming side in this banquet and attract the emperor's attention. Lin Xiao was no exception. With the help of Xiaoyu, she chose a gorgeous yet elegant dress and prepared to attend the banquet in the most beautiful manner.

The dress is made of silk and embroidered with delicate floral patterns, with pearls and gemstones inlaid at the neckline and cuffs, sparkling with dazzling light. The dress is tailored to fit perfectly, perfectly outlining Lin Xiao's slender waist and long legs.

With a pair of exquisite high heels, she looked even taller and more graceful. Lin Xiao looked at her makeup carefully in the mirror. She gently stroked her cheek, feeling the delicate and smooth skin. Xiaoyu stood by, combing her hair and inserting a beautiful hairpin into her bun. "My queen, you are so beautiful!" Xiaoyu exclaimed sincerely.

Lin Xiao smiled slightly, with a glimmer of confidence in her eyes: "Thank you, Xiaoyu, I believe that tonight will definitely amaze everyone." As night fell, the palace was brightly lit, a prosperous scene. Music and laughter came one after another, and the banquet officially kicked off. Lin Xiao, dressed in a gorgeous dress, slowly walked into the banquet hall. Her appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, and people cast amazing glances at her.

The emperor was sitting in the main seat. When he saw Lin Xiao, he smiled with satisfaction. He waved to Lin Xiao and asked her to sit next to him. Lin Xiao walked gracefully to the emperor and sat down, smiling and nodding to everyone. Her every move exuded nobility and elegance, which made people fall in love with her.

However, what she didn't know was that some concubines had already been jealous of her and were planning how to trip her up at the banquet, with Concubine Li and Concubine De being the most prominent.

"Hmph, that Lin Xiao has been the center of attention ever since she came to the palace. It's really annoying." Concubine Li complained to her trusted maid in her bedroom.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. This banquet is a good opportunity for us to give her a good beating." The maid flatteredly offered advice.

"Oh? Do you have any ideas?" Concubine Li asked with raised eyebrows.

"We can adjust the seating arrangement at the banquet and put her in an inconspicuous corner to make her lose face in front of everyone." The maid said sinisterly.

Concubine Li's eyes lit up and she nodded, "That's a good idea, let's do it."

On the other side, Concubine De was also discussing with her maid.

"Why does Lin Xiao, a new princess, get so much attention? I will never allow it." Defei said gritting her teeth.

"Your Majesty, why don't we teach her a lesson at the banquet?" the maid whispered.

"Well, what do you think?" Defei looked at the maid.

"We can tamper with her food and embarrass her in public," the maid suggested.

De Fei pondered for a moment and said, "This method is feasible, but you have to be careful and not be discovered."

Soon, the day of the banquet arrived. Lin Xiao arrived at the banquet hall early, but found that her seat was arranged in a very remote corner, which was far from the position she had originally expected.

"Xiao Yu, what's going on? Why is my seat here?" Lin Xiao asked with a frown.

Xiaoyu also looked confused, "Princess, I don't know either. Maybe the person who arranged the seats made a mistake."

"Mistook? Humph, I think someone did it on purpose." Lin Xiao had already guessed something in his mind.

At this time, Concubine Li and Concubine De saw Lin Xiao's dissatisfied expression and felt secretly proud in their hearts.

"Hmph, no matter how arrogant you are, you have to listen to our arrangements at this banquet." Concubine Li thought to herself.

The banquet began, and everyone took their seats. Lin Xiao sat in a corner, watching the other concubines chatting and laughing in the center. Although she felt a little unhappy, she didn't show it.

"Hey, isn't this Princess Lin Xiao? Why are you sitting here?" Concubine Li deliberately said loudly, attracting everyone's attention.

Lin Xiao smiled slightly and said, "I guess the person who arranged the seats made a mistake, but it doesn't matter, this place is also good."

"Oh, how can that be possible? Princess, you are of noble status, how can you sit in such a remote place?" Concubine Li said hypocritically.

Lin Xiao sneered in his heart, knowing that she was just pretending, but he still said politely: "Thank you for your concern, Concubine Li. I'm fine here."

"Hmph, pretending to be noble." Concubine Li cursed in her heart, then turned and left.

Then, Concubine De also came over.

"Princess Lin Xiao, your seat is really unique." Defei said with a smile.

Lin Xiao glanced at her and said, "Excuse me, Madam Defei."

"Princess, don't mind. I'll ask someone to change your seat." Defei said with pretended kindness.

"No need, Empress Defei, I'm fine here." Lin Xiao refused.

Seeing that Lin Xiao was not fooled, Concubine De could only leave in embarrassment.

Just then, the palace maid came over with food and placed a plate of cakes in front of Lin Xiao.

"Princess, please enjoy your meal," said the maid.

Lin Xiao looked at the plate of pastries, a trace of doubt arose in his heart, but he still picked up a piece and started eating.

Not long after, she felt a sharp pain in her stomach.

"Xiaoyu, my stomach hurts so much." Lin Xiao said, holding his stomach.

Xiaoyu was shocked, "Princess, what's wrong with you?"

Lin Xiao knew in her heart that someone had tampered with the cake. She endured the pain and said, "Go call the doctor quickly."

Xiaoyu hurriedly ran out to call the imperial physician. At this time, Concubine Li and Concubine De were so happy when they saw Lin Xiao's painful expression.

"Hmph, you've been against us, and now you're in trouble." Concubine Li was secretly happy.

"Haha, let's see how arrogant she will be in the future." Concubine De also smiled smugly.

The imperial physician arrived quickly and, after diagnosis, determined that laxatives had been put into the food.

"The princess ate something unclean, which caused her diarrhea and abdominal pain," said the imperial physician.

Lin Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "I know who did it. I'll make a note of it."

Xiaoyu said angrily: "Princess, it must be Concubine Li and Concubine De who did it. They went too far."

Lin Xiao waved his hand and said, "Don't make it public yet. We don't have evidence and can't act rashly."

"But Princess, we can't just let it go when they bully you like this," Xiaoyu said unwillingly.

"Don't worry, Xiaoyu, I won't let them succeed. One day, I will make them pay for what they have done." Lin Xiao said with a firm look in his eyes.

During the following banquet, Lin Xiao endured the discomfort and continued to sit in the corner. Concubine Li and Concubine De would occasionally cast smug glances at him, but Lin Xiao pretended not to notice.

After the banquet, Lin Xiao returned to his bedroom and lay on the bed to rest.

"Princess, are you okay?" Xiaoyu asked worriedly.

Lin Xiao smiled slightly and said, "I'm fine, just a little tired."

"Princess, Concubine Li and Concubine De are so abominable. We must find a way to deal with them." Xiaoyu said.

"Xiao Yu, we can't act rashly. We don't have enough strength to fight against them now. We need to wait for the opportunity." Lin Xiao analyzed calmly.

"Princess, you're right. We need to take a long-term view." Xiaoyu nodded.

Since then, Lin Xiao has been more cautious and at the same time secretly collecting evidence against Concubine Li and Concubine De. She knows that in this palace, only by becoming strong can she protect herself from being bullied by others. Concubine Li and Concubine De don't know that what they did has completely angered Lin Xiao, and what awaits them will be a cruel revenge.