"Miss, let me tell you about tomorrow's plan. Once they have you in bed with the prince, someone will come in and catch you in the act. They will accuse you of being lustful and drugging the prince. Then you will be severely punished by Concubine Hui and be made a concubine!"

"This is the other party's plan. We can't follow their routine."

Yun Shang nodded and asked with a puzzled look on her face: "But why is it Concubine Hui and not Concubine Ning?"

"There is a grudge between Concubine Hui and our princess. Concubine Gui is very smart. She can easily instigate the feud and kill someone with a borrowed knife."

Yun Shang nodded again and murmured thoughtfully: "This Ning Wan is really not simple!"

At this time, Liu Meir had already packed her clothes, and then took out a sachet and handed it to Yun Shang.

"Miss, the spices in this sachet can resist the aphrodisiac fragrance prepared by Imperial Physician Chen."

Yunchang took the sachet and examined it carefully, then gently opened it and smelled it, only to find that the fragrance was very light.

She put away the sachet and prepared to hand it to Liu Meir, but unexpectedly, Liu Meir tied it around her waist for her.

"Miss, you can carry this sachet with you for self-defense. The medicinal effect can last for ten days to half a month. When the time comes, I will replace it with a new one for you."

Yun Shang nodded and chuckled, and couldn't help muttering, "Alas! Going to the palace to have a meal turned out to be like a spy war! It seems that it's better not to enter the palace if you have nothing to do."

At this time, Xiao Hong came in with some snacks, and said with a happy face: "I just saw you, young master. You changed your clothes and hair style, just like a different person."

Yun Shang listened to Xiao Hong's words and nodded slightly, saying, "He is so mature at a young age. Who is to blame? In the future, if there is a chance, let Shangguan Haoxuan take him out more often to change his temper."

Liu Mei'er covered her mouth and smiled, "We have to do it quietly, otherwise if the master knows that Master Yun is hanging out with a playboy, he will be punished to kneel in the ancestral hall!"

Yun Shang couldn't help but pause after hearing this, thinking that this was really possible.

That's all! She shouldn't worry about it anymore. As long as Shangguan Haoxuan shows off his skills in front of Shu Yi, how things develop will depend on them!

Yun Shang glanced at Xiaohong, and another thing that worried her came to her mind: should she bring Xiaohong into the palace tomorrow?

Liu Mei'er seemed to see Yun Shang's embarrassment and said softly, "Miss, don't worry, Xiao Hong won't be able to enter the palace tomorrow."

Yun Shang nodded, smiled and said, "Mei'er! You are so thoughtful!"

Liu Meier smiled and said cautiously, "Miss, please don't blame me for acting on my own."

Yun Shang quickly replied: "How could that be!" She had always hoped to have subordinates who could share her worries, but she didn't have the fate to cultivate one. Looking around her, there was not even a good seedling. Alas!

Everything has been prepared for entering the palace tomorrow. At dinner, the Yun family sat together to eat.

Yun Zhongtang reminded again: "When you enter the palace tomorrow, talk less, look around less, stay quietly in your seat and walk less." He then reminded of some other things that should be paid attention to when entering the palace. The meal was so good, but it felt like a teacher giving a lecture.

……

The next day, when everyone was getting ready to go out, Xiaohong looked pale and pitiful, and said she couldn't go.

Just because I ate the wrong food last night, I had diarrhea this morning and my hands and feet are weak now.

Yun Shang pretended to be sorry and comforted her: "It's okay, go again next time, there will always be a chance to enter the palace."

Xiaohong had no choice but to nod helplessly.

The Yun family members rode in three carriages and headed towards the palace.

When they arrived at the palace gate, it was still early, so everyone got off the carriage and walked into the palace.

Led by the palace servants, they arrived at the banquet venue - the Imperial Garden.

This palace banquet was rather casual, with all civil and military officials attending in casual clothes, and there were no particular requirements.

Although they arrived early, many officials were already gathered in groups of two or three chatting.

As soon as she stepped into the Imperial Garden, Yun Chang saw Huo Beixuan. He was following closely behind Minister Ning, and would interject a few words at the right time when Minister Ning was talking with other officials.

Yun Chang thought to herself that Minister Ning was truly powerful and had completely subdued Huo Beixuan.

Yun Zhongtang naturally also saw Huo Beixuan, and found it difficult to agree with his character. Although Minister Ning had a higher official rank than him, the two had no official dealings. So, Yun Zhongtang pretended not to see him, and the group hurried past.

Minister Ning also knew that such a meeting was quite awkward, so when Yun Zhongtang passed by, he turned around and avoided him.

Several officials who wanted to watch the fun looked over with wide eyes. Seeing the Yun family and Minister Ning avoiding each other, they couldn't help feeling sorry, but they didn't dare to deliberately provoke them.

The official position in Yunzhong Hall is lower, and the seats are arranged behind the Imperial Garden, close to the outermost edge.

After Yun Zhongtang and Yun Mu sat down, Yun Mu whispered, "Did Huo Beixuan hook up with the Shangshu lady?"

Yun Zhongjun continued, "Mom, you are too late in getting the news. I, who am studying martial arts at the martial arts school in the suburbs of Beijing, have already heard about it."

Yun Shang nodded and whispered, "Mother, now Minister Ning is taking Huo Beixuan around to expand his network. I estimate that good things will happen before the end of the year. The minister's son-in-law is very impressive! Mother, when you see him in the future, don't pay attention to him or ridicule him."

Yunmu suddenly realized and nodded, but she was unwilling to accept it and said quietly: "He is lucky to have such a good marriage, poor Yun'er..."

Yun Zhongjun lightly rebuked: "Okay, stop talking, this is not the Yun family."

Everyone was stunned and fell silent!

A eunuch came over and said in a high, shrill voice, "The Queen is summoning all the girls. Please follow us."

The girls at the surrounding tables looked at each other, some with confusion, some with surprise, and some with fear, with different expressions.

Finally, at the eunuch's urging, they all stood up, left the table and walked up to the eunuch.

The eunuch danced and directed the girls to line up in a line.

Yunchang also stood up and walked to the end to line up.

As soon as I approached, I heard the girls whispering, "Queen, why did you summon us?"

That’s right, Yun Shang was also very curious about this.

"I heard that it was for Prince Shangguan to see!"

"Don't talk nonsense, we are from a humble family!"

Another girl saw the eunuch temporarily leave to urge the girls at other tables, and hurriedly defended herself, "It's absolutely true. It is said that they are looking for a few concubines for him to relieve his boredom. It is said that his health is not going to last long."

Another girl also whispered, "I've heard that as long as Prince Shangguan takes a second look at her, she might be granted entry to the Shangguan Palace by the Queen. As long as she gives birth to a child, even if she is from a lowly family, she can be promoted to a concubine."

"Don't daydream about it. Who knows, she might die within a few days of entering the mansion, and you will have to live as a widow."

"That's right. Otherwise, why not choose from the wealthy families in the front and middle, but choose from these side tables?"

The chief eunuch came over with a row of girls, and the girls immediately fell silent.

"Come, follow me." The eunuch shouted and led the way. The girls consciously divided into two lines and followed him.

Everyone lowered their heads and dared not look around.

Yun Shang was not so obedient. She looked around quietly. Once someone passed by or a guard came, she lowered her head. Liu Meir did not follow her when she left the table.

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