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

"Of course not. Qingyu is planning to attend, but I don't want her to attend." Xiahou Cong said truthfully.

"You don't want to? Do you think this is a joke? Since that's not what Qingyu meant, you don't need to say more." Xiahou Xuan rejected his request without even thinking about it.

Xiahou Cong was not too sad to be rejected and continued to ask:

"Brother, what gift did your Jiang Liangyuan prepare for the Queen Mother? Let me have some reference."

"I prepared the gift for her. I just asked Haidezi to pick out a set of jewelry from the warehouse. What else could I give her?" Xiahou Xuan said disapprovingly.

"What? My Royal Brother, you bought a gift for Jiang Liangyuan? Are you really so concerned about it? My Royal Brother, are you serious? Isn't she just a chess piece?"

Xiahou Cong recalled that Xiahou Xuan had told him that he had found a new chess piece to confuse everyone in the harem and then to deal with the Queen Mother, and he had said it so confidently.

But now looking at his royal brother's attitude, it doesn't seem like he is treating a chess piece.

Xiahou Xuan put down the letter in his hand and looked at Xiahou Cong very seriously:

"Remember to call me sister-in-law from now on, not Jiang Liangyuan."

Xiahou Cong: .....

"No way, my brother, are you really tempted? Although Jiang Liangyuan... ahem, the emperor's sister-in-law is indeed pretty, you don't seem like the superficial person who only looks at the face!"

Xiahou Cong looked at Xiahou Xuan in shock, thinking that Xiahou Xuan was really crazy!

"You are wrong. I am so superficial. I paid attention to her at first because she was pretty. Later, I was attracted by her every move. She is very special. You will know it after we get along. Your sister-in-law is unique."

When Xiahou Xuan talked about Jiang Wange, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips. The sweet smile on his face couldn't be suppressed, which shocked Xiahou Cong.

"Forget it, forget it. I have no interest in other women. I just want to get along well with my Qingyu."

Xiahou Cong was given a cold stare by Xiahou Xuan, who did not forget to remind Xiahou Cong:

"Be careful when you're like that with Whisper. Now is not the time to get her pregnant. Do you understand?"

"Ahem...Brother, what are you talking about? I will not let Qingyu get pregnant at this time. It will have a bad influence on Qingyu."

"It's enough for you to know it in your mind. I won't say more. If I say too much, you will think I'm nagging." Xiahou Xuan smiled and looked at Xiahou Cong. Everything was said without words.

On the day of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, the palace servants began to get busy in the morning, not daring to make the slightest mistake.

The Empress Dowager's birthday banquet was held in the Xianghe Palace, a special palace for hosting banquets. A large word "longevity" was posted in the main hall, making it look grand and imposing.

Xiahou Xuan really didn't want to deal with the Queen Mother, but on the Queen Mother's birthday, the two of them had to go to offer sacrifices to heaven together. Xiahou Xuan had tried his best to avoid physical contact with the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother was a restless person.

"Xuan'er, although today is my birthday party, I have prepared a gift for you." The Queen Mother reached out and held Xiahou Xuan's hand.

Xiahou Xuan frowned and subconsciously wanted to pull away, but the Queen Mother held on tightly. There were court officials all around him, and if Xiahou Xuan moved too much, it would inevitably attract attention.

"I'm afraid it's inappropriate to prepare gifts for me at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet."

"There's nothing wrong with it. It's my sincere gift. I hope Your Majesty will accept it when the time comes." The Queen Mother stared at Xiahou Xuan with a smile on her face.

Xiahou Xuan felt extremely disgusted in her heart, but she had to pretend to be a loving mother and a filial son on the surface.

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

After Xiahou Xuan agreed, the Queen Mother let him go.

After retracting his hand, Xiahou Xuan took out a handkerchief from his arms and wiped his fingers inside and out before stopping.

When the Queen Mother saw his actions, she narrowed her eyes and sneered.

After the sacrifice, the Queen Mother would go to accept the worship of the court ladies, while Xiahou Xuan would go to Longyin Palace first to handle the remaining government affairs, and would not leave for Xianghe Palace to attend the birthday banquet until the evening.

Jiang Wanyi followed other ladies in paying homage to the Queen Mother, and then presented gifts. She was very careful throughout the process, not daring to make the slightest mistake, for fear of causing trouble for Wen Yilan.

Jiang Wanyi sat with the other ladies of honor, listening to how they flattered the Queen Mother and gossiped about the ladies who were not present. She remained calm until she heard them mention Jiang Wange.

"Empress Dowager, I heard that your Majesty's new bride Jiang Liangyuan is very beautiful. I wonder if I can see her today?"

The person who spoke was from a branch of the empress dowager's mother's family, so the empress dowager still gave her a good look.

"She looks great, but she's too arrogant. You'll understand when you see her. She doesn't even take me seriously."

The Queen Mother was very displeased when she talked about Jiang Wange. Everyone present was a smart person, and seeing that the Queen Mother was displeased, they did not continue asking. At the same time, they became more curious about Jiang Wange.

What kind of beauty could be ignored by the Queen Mother?

Jiang Wanyi was puzzled when he heard this:

Why is the Jiang Wange described by the Queen Mother so different from the Jiang Wange she knows? Did she change her character after entering the palace? This shouldn't be the case...

At this time, Fengming Palace——

"My lady, you are sure it's okay to wear such red today?" Qianyue asked cautiously.

Today is the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. If her young lady is dressed like this, isn't she going to ruin the Queen Mother's reputation?

"Why not? I always wear bright colors. His Majesty didn't say anything, so what does the Queen Mother have to say?" Jiang Wange said indifferently.

Furthermore, if the Queen Mother punished her just because of a piece of clothing, she would have an excuse to argue with the Queen Mother. She had not forgotten that her current identity was that of a "favored concubine", so she had to show some of the aura of a favored concubine.

Upon hearing this, Qianyue didn't say anything more and quickly helped Jiang Wange change her clothes and comb her hair into a beautiful bun.

Jiang Wange only brought Yufeng with him, leaving Qianyue and Yujin behind in Fengming Palace.

Yu Feng accompanied Jiang Wange to the birthday banquet and was nervous throughout the whole process. After all, her mistress was pregnant and she had to be careful.

Seeing how nervous she was, Jiang Wange couldn't help but chuckle:

"Yufeng, you don't have to be so nervous. Others don't know my physical condition and they won't deliberately bump into me. Just relax."

Yu Feng smiled shyly, feeling embarrassed that the young lady could see what she was thinking.

"Yes, young master. I understand."

No matter how spoiled Jiang Wange was, she was still just a good lady, so she came early.

When He Guiren saw Jiang Wange, she immediately waved to her. Jiang Wange walked over with a smile and sat on her left.

"Wange, you look so beautiful today!" Chu He couldn't help but praise Jiang Wange when he saw her so gorgeous and charming.

"When am I not beautiful? Your outfit is very elegant and fresh, so cute." Jiang Wange couldn't help but hook Chu He's chin and teased her.