The maid that Chen Xier had arranged to stay in the Imperial Garden had already reported to her that the Queen had not arrived yet.

Of course, she would not miss this opportunity to gossip in front of Xie Yu.

Chen Xier first looked at everyone and said gently, "Sisters, you came really early. Please take your seats. The flower viewing banquet will begin soon. Sisters, please eat more food. They are all specially prepared by the imperial kitchen."

After a pause, Chen Xier said "Huh?" Then she asked knowingly:

"Has the Queen not arrived yet?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to speak.

Chen Xier looked at Xie Yu who had a cold face beside her, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that my sister has been delayed by something. I'll ask Zi Shuang to invite my sister again. Wait for my sister to come, and then we can start the flower viewing banquet again."

Xie Yu frowned. Could it be that Jun'er and Xi'er reconciled in public just for show?

If you are sincere, since you have already accepted the invitation from Xian Ya Palace, why haven't you come to the Imperial Garden yet?

Chen Xier looked at Xie Yu's increasingly deep gaze, with a smug smile on her lips.

Then, he would ask Zi Shuang beside him to ask Lin Junxue again.

Next second

Before Chen Xier could speak, she heard Lin Junxue's voice coming from not far away.

"I am late"

Everyone quickly looked into the distance, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Today, Lin Junxue was wearing a bright red palace dress with golden peony embroidered on the cuffs.

A phoenix spreads its wings at the hem of the skirt, and silver threads outline a few auspicious clouds.

As Lin Junxue walked towards her step by step, her skirt spread out with her steps.

She is graceful, gentle, beautiful, and has a noble temperament.

This time, Lin Junxue only brought Qiao Xin to the banquet.

Lin Junxue walked to Xie Yu and Chen Xier step by step under everyone's astonished gaze, and looked at Xie Yu with a cold face.

Who is this dog emperor showing his disdain to? What a stingy thing

Lin Junxue looked at Xie Yu, her beautiful eyes wandering, her manners dignified and elegant, without any of the casualness that they had when they were together.

Some things are still occasion-specific. If they are not handled properly, they can sometimes be annoying.

Everyone quickly bowed and greeted "Her Majesty, good luck!"

Lin Junxue said, "Sisters, please get up."

Lin Junxue bowed to Xie Yu and explained why she was late.

"Your Majesty, I had a nightmare last night and had a headache, so when I woke up today, I summoned the imperial physician and took some medicine. This delayed my sister's flower viewing banquet."

Xie Yu looked at Lin Junxue's face which was indeed pale. The cold expression from before was gone, and there was some worry in his eyes.

"You'll feel better after taking the medicine. If you really feel uncomfortable, just send someone to tell me. Why bother to come here? It's not a big party."

Beside her, Chen Xier's expression suddenly became uncomfortable, and she tightened her hands in her sleeves.

Chen Mi's expression was also a little surprised

The emperor seemed to be scolding the queen, but his words actually implied that he was concerned about her?

It seems that the emperor has recently gone to Zhonghe Palace. The queen must have done something.

No matter how everyone speculates, no one in the harem knows what happened after Xie Yu arrived at Zhonghe Palace?

Zhonghe Palace is like a solid wall, and no news can be obtained from it.

In addition, Lin Junxue was cautious, so every time Xie Yu came, she would usually only let Qiao Xin, Gu Yu and Dan Zhen serve him closely.

Naturally, no one outside could hear any news, and no one in the harem knew about it. Now, Xie Yu's attitude towards Lin Junxue was no longer the same as before.

Chen Xier told herself in her heart that the emperor must be acting with Lin Junxue, just to make the Lin family work for the dynasty.

The emperor said that if the border is unstable, the Lin family cannot move, and Lin Junxue is the best chess piece.

Lin Junxue looked at Xie Yu affectionately, and when everyone lowered their heads or no one was paying attention, she winked at him.

When Xie Yu saw this, a smile flashed in his eyes and he coughed.

Lin Junxue then said, "Your Majesty, I feel much better after taking the medicine. Today's flower viewing banquet was hosted by my sister, and I wanted to have some fun, so how could I not come?"

After saying that, Lin Junxue looked at Chen Xier and said with a smile, "Sister, I am late today. Please don't blame me. I am so beautiful in my outfit today. I am happy to see it."

Since Lin Junxue came to the harem, she has mastered the art of tea talk. She even feels that she is now "scented with tea".

Chen Xier listened to Lin Junxue praising her and saw Xie Yu turn his head and look at her.

Chen Xier forced a fake smile, looking very gentle.

"Sister, what are you talking about? It's my fault. If I knew that you were not feeling well today, how could I have bothered you to make this trip?"

Lin Junxue took a step forward and reached out to hold Chen Xier's hand.

She continued with a smile, "We are sisters, why should we be so polite? Come, everyone, take a seat."

It was fine if Lin Junxue and Chen Xier were far away, but now that they were standing so close, everyone realized that the red on their bodies was almost the same color if they didn't look closely.

But, this appearance? Everyone is not blind, so they can naturally tell who is better.

The beauty of the Queen is unmatched in the harem. If there was no Queen for comparison, Concubine Xi would have been really gorgeous.

But now when I compare myself to her, it seems like I am just imitating someone else.

Chen Xier didn't expect that Lin Junxue was also wearing red today.

Obviously, before, Lin Junxue didn't like red at all, and preferred plain colors.

Chen Xier was so angry that she wanted to die, but she couldn't show any dissatisfaction in front of Xie Yu.

Lin Junxue felt much more at ease. After all, it wasn't a big deal to wear the same clothes as others. Whoever was ugly would be embarrassed, but she wasn't the embarrassed one anyway.

Sun Manrou and Shen Huachun also had jealousy in their eyes and looked unhappy.

Xie Yu looked at this scene and inexplicably thought of what Lin Junxue had said before. She did not push Xier into the water.

If that was true, then why was she still so close to Xi'er? Was she doing it for him? Was she putting herself in a difficult position for the sake of the peace of the six palaces?

If Lin Junxue knew what Xie Yu was thinking, she would definitely tell him that imagining too much is a disease and needs treatment, brother.

Today, although it was Chen Xier's banquet, if Lin Junxue didn't come, she could naturally sit next to Xie Yu.

But if Lin Junxue comes, then the Queen can only sit next to the Emperor, and it won't be her turn.

Chen Xier was just trying to pretend that she was not competitive, gentle and virtuous.

Lin Junxue just glanced at her lightly and suddenly spoke

"Your Majesty, since Sister Xi is the host today, please let Sister Xi sit next to you."

As soon as this word comes out

Chen Xier's wishful thinking was completely in vain.

However, she looked at Xie Yu with some anticipation. What if the emperor really agreed?

Others were also surprised

What was the Queen thinking? She actually offered to give up her position to Concubine Xi?

Xie Yu was also stunned for a moment, then said, "Queen, you sit next to me. It's just a banquet. How can you break the rules left by our ancestors?"

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