The naive concubine is only interested in being a bad person. Your Majesty, please change your favor

How could Jiang Wange not understand what Yu Jin said?

However, her relationship with Xiahou Xuan cannot be simply defined as that of emperor and concubine, so competing for favor is not as simple as Yu Jin said.

She remembered clearly what she and Xiahou Xuan said that night, including the kiss on her forehead and the words he said after she fell asleep. She also heard it clearly.

From that night on, Xiahou Xuan never came to Xianfu Palace again.

Seeing that her mistress remained indifferent, Yu Jin sighed helplessly:

"Forget it, as long as the young lady is happy, just pretend that I never said anything."

This stalemate continued until the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

"My lady, have you heard? Prince Yong'an has returned to the capital, and His Majesty is meeting him now."

Qianyue hurried back from outside and brought Jiang Wange news about Xiahou Xuan.

"Prince Yong'an?" Jiang Wange looked at her suspiciously.

"Prince Yong'an is your Majesty's biological brother, and he looks 70% similar to your Majesty. People always mistake them for each other." Qianyue explained in a low voice.

Hearing this, Jiang Wange nodded. Only then did she realize that Xiahou Xuan actually had a younger brother?

"so what?"

"It's okay. I just told you this, young lady. Aren't you going to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet tonight? When you meet Prince Yong'an who looks like Your Majesty, you'd better not fail to recognize him." Qianyue reminded in a low voice.

Jiang Wange appreciated Qianyue's kindness.

Xiahou Xuan mentioned it last time, saying that the Empress Dowager and Concubine Shu would definitely do something at the Mid-Autumn Banquet, and asked her to be careful.

She had been staying quietly in Xianfu Palace these past few days, not going anywhere, and giving no chance to others to target her.

But there is no way to avoid tonight’s Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

At dusk, Qianyue and others had helped Jiang Wange to dress up, and the only thing left was to change into a new dress.

When Jiang Wange saw this bright red skirt, she was stunned:

"Why is this color..."

"My lady, this is a dress that His Majesty had made for you. The color is so beautiful. If you wear it, you will be even more gorgeous and eye-catching." Yu Jin said quickly.

Jiang Wange then remembered that her original character was a "favored concubine", so wearing such bright colors was very suitable for her status.

"Then help me change it."

Clothes in ancient times were too complicated and cumbersome to wear. Jiang Wange has not yet learned how to dress herself. Fortunately, there are people serving her, so she doesn't have to worry about such trivial matters.

After dressing up, Jiang Wange became even more lovable. No wonder His Majesty likes her so much.

"My young lady is so beautiful that even I am happy to see her. I am sure you will charm His Majesty tonight!" Yu Jin said excitedly.

Jiang Wange didn't comment on what she said, but just smiled softly.

Meanwhile, inside the Longyin Palace, Xiahou Cong was pulling his royal brother and acting like a spoiled child.

"Brother, I haven't seen you for a long time. Don't you miss me?"

"Miss you? I'm looking forward to your return to Beijing later." Xiahou Xuan glared at Xiahou Cong unhappily.

"Tsk, Royal brother, you are so annoying. I came to see you as soon as I returned to the palace, but you didn't even look at my beloved Qingyu." Xiahou Cong complained in a low voice.

"I mentioned you to Qingyu a few days ago. Qingyu misses you very much. After the night banquet, you can go to her palace and sit for a while." Xiahou Xuan glanced at him and said.

"Brother, this is not good. After all, Qingyu is your concubine. If I go to her palace in the middle of the night, it will cause controversy."

Seeing Xiahou Cong's hypocritical look, Xiahou Xuan smiled:

"Don't pretend. Do you think I don't know that when you were in the capital, you sneaked into Feiyun Palace every night and left late at night?"

"Royal brother, please don't expose me. I would be embarrassed too." Xiahou Cong pretended to be very shy.

Xiahou Xuan felt a chill and said he didn't want to talk any more with Xiahou Cong.

"By the way, I heard that my brother the emperor has a new favorite concubine, the daughter of the Qingzhou County Magistrate, who is very beautiful. Is this true or false?"

Xiahou Cong was quite concerned about his brother's lifelong affairs. He heard the rumor before returning to Beijing, so he couldn't wait to confirm it with his brother after returning.

"You know all about this? It seems like you've been asking about my affairs outside."

"Brother, please don't change the subject. Answer my question first. Is your title of favorite concubine in name only or in fact?"

His royal brother has always been cold and indifferent. He doesn't even look at the concubines in the palace. He has never heard that his royal brother is particularly fond of any concubine.

Xiahou Xuan took a sip of tea and looked at him. "She is very pretty and interesting. I like her very much."

In front of Xiahou Cong, Xiahou Xuan did not hide his love for Jiang Wange at all.

"Since my royal brother has said so, I must take a good look at this royal sister-in-law tonight to see what special things there are that can impress you, my royal brother."

"Don't provoke her. Even I don't dare to provoke her. She has a very bad temper." Xiahou Xuan said unhappily.

Xiahou Xuan became furious when he thought of how she rejected his sexual advances that night. He hadn't been to Xianfu Palace for so many days, and she hadn't even come to see him. The more he thought about it, the angrier Xiahou Xuan became.

"Really? Is my brother afraid of her too?"

"Don't ask about my affairs. Now that you are back in the palace, be honest, otherwise the Imperial Censor will report you for not doing your job properly. It will be a headache for me to help you deal with the mess."

"I know, I know. My royal brother, you are so long-winded. I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going to find Qingyu!"

After saying this, Xiahou Cong immediately slipped away to avoid having to listen to his royal brother's nagging.

"Are everything ready?"

The Queen Mother glanced at Nanny Sun and asked.

"Don't worry, Empress Dowager. Everything has been prepared. We will make sure that the Empress Dowager and Consort Shu will get what they want tonight."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction.

"I just hope that Concubine Shu can do better, so that I won't have to waste all my efforts on her."

"Your Majesty has devoted all his energy to the Xia family and Concubine Shu. They will definitely appreciate your hard work." Nanny Sun said with a smile.

"Oh, my father is well aware of this. He only cares about the family's glory. He is willing to sacrifice even his own daughter. How can he appreciate my efforts?"

Upon hearing this, Nanny Sun didn't dare to say anything. It was not appropriate for her to comment on the Xia family's affairs.

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet will still be held in the Imperial Garden, where His Majesty and court officials can enjoy the full moon while drinking.

Xiahou Xuan appeared in front of everyone with the Queen Mother. The two of them were already used to playing the roles of "loving mother and filial son".

After Xiahou Xuan took his seat, the first thing he looked at was the person he hadn't seen for a long time.

Because her position was not high, she sat quite far away from him. If it weren't for his good eyesight, he would not be able to see her clearly.

Jiang Wange noticed Xiahou Xuan's gaze on her, so she raised her head and met his gaze head-on, and their eyes met in the air.