When the time came, Xiahou Xuan and Jiang Wange went to Xianghe Palace together. All the concubines and female relatives in the harem were waiting there.

The Queen Mother also appeared early at the banquet.

Xiahou Xuan and Jiang Wange's late arrival caused dissatisfaction among many people.

"This Concubine Xi is really arrogant because of her favor, making so many of us wait for her." Guirui looked at Jiang Wange with resentment and whispered to the concubines beside her.

"Who says it's not true? Even someone as noble as the Queen Mother came early, but Concubine Xi was the best. She attended with His Majesty and ignored the Queen Mother and Concubine Shu and Concubine Chen who were higher in rank than her."

"Stop talking, didn't you see that His Majesty came in holding Concubine Xi's hand? What if His Majesty was delayed by something and came so late? What does it have to do with Concubine Xi?"

When He Guiren heard Guiren and a little concubine whispering about Jiang Wange, he couldn't help but speak up for Jiang Wange.

When Guiren saw that He Guiren was still speaking up for Jiang Wange, he became even more displeased with her.

"My Lady He, you and Concubine Xi knew each other before you entered the palace, right? Why didn't you get favored when she was favored? The sisterhood between you two is also very fake, right?"

Zhengui reminded He Guiren with full of sarcasm that Jiang Wange didn't treat her as a good sister at all and asked her to stop protecting Jiang Wange.

But He Guiren didn't want to argue with Guirui. The friendship between her and Wangge could not be disturbed by a few words from Guirui.

"I pay my respects to the Queen Mother, and to Sister Chenfei and Sister Shufei—"

Jiang Wange arrived at the banquet and saw that the Empress Dowager, the Consort Chen, and the Consort Shu were sitting close to each other, so she greeted them together.

"Humph, I can't afford such a gift from Concubine Xi."

The Queen Mother glanced at Jiang Wange and then looked away with disdain.

Jiang Wange didn't care at all about the Queen Mother's dislike for her. After all, their relationship had been strained since the last time the Queen Mother wanted to bring people to beat her to death.

"Wanwan, sit next to me."

Xiahou Xuan ignored the Queen Mother's sour remarks and simply pulled Jiang Wange to sit beside him.

Jiang Wange smiled and nodded, then sat next to him. The two of them were almost stuck together, making others envious.

"Your Majesty, the seat next to you is for the Queen. How can you let a little concubine sit next to you? This is totally against the rules."

"Empress Dowager, rules are dead, but people are alive. Now that Wanwan is pregnant, I am worried if I don't keep her by my side. Please understand my intention to protect the heir."

Xiahou Xuan calmly retorted the Queen Mother's words. He was doing this for the royal heir, so who dared to say anything?

The precious people sitting in the crowd had tears in their eyes after seeing this scene!

Jiang Wange was obviously born in such a humble family, and was only a minor concubine after entering the palace. How come in less than a year, she was several ranks higher than herself? This is not fair!

Is it because she is pretty?

He Guiren saw all the resentment in Zhengui's eyes and thought that he should find a time to remind Wange to be careful with this Zhengui, as she might be trying to trip up Wange behind his back.

Villains are the hardest to guard against!

After Xiahou Xuan said that it was for the sake of the royal heir, even the queen mother had nothing to refute and could only let Jiang Wange sit in the position that originally belonged to the queen.

Concubine Shu looked carefully at Jiang Wange, who was now pregnant.

After not seeing her for a few days, her complexion looked better, her face and body became rounder, but her charming look never changed, and she even looked more charming and attractive.

This is the result of being pampered. Anyone with eyes can feel that His Majesty likes and loves Concubine Xi.

There was a hint of envy in Concubine Shu's eyes, and when she looked at Xiahou Xuan again, there was actually a bit more resentment in her gaze.

Concubine Chen was still happy for Jiang Wange as always. With the favor of His Majesty, her life in the palace would be very good. After giving birth to the prince, the good days for Concubine Xi would truly come.

Jiang Wange silently endured the stares and scrutiny from all directions, and had long been accustomed to these gazes directed at him.

As for herself, she only needed to enjoy the delicious food at the New Year's Eve banquet and Xiahou Xuan's careful service.

During the banquet, there were also palace maids performing songs and dances. Jiang Wange watched with great interest and even whispered comments to Xiahou Xuan from time to time:

"Your Majesty, look, the waist of the dancer in the middle is so soft, so slender that you can hold it in your hand. It's really nice."

"Hey, Your Majesty, the maid standing at the back is very cute, with round eyes and a round face, and she looks very young."

Xiahou Xuan saw that Jiang Wange's attention had been focused on the singing and dancing performance, and he couldn't help but feel jealous:

"Are they the only ones you can see? Are they as pretty as you?"

"Oh, Your Majesty, that's not what I meant. People should have an appreciative eye. I am now looking at their performance with an appreciative eye, impartially."

Jiang Wange felt that it would be a shame if no one knew how to appreciate such a wonderful performance.

"Jiang Wange, you are my woman. I don't allow you to look at other women. You only allow you to look at me!"

Xiahou Xuan turned her head domineeringly and made her look at his face.

The sour smell on Xiahou Xuan made Jiang Wange feel uncomfortable from a distance, but Jiang Wange did it on purpose and had to mention other people in front of Xiahou Xuan. Who made him always tease her?

"Your Majesty, are you jealous? It's so sour that my clothes are becoming sour and smelly."

"Yes, I am jealous, so you are not allowed to look at them again. If you look at them again, I will dig out their eyes!"

Jiang Wange couldn't help but roll his eyes, thinking that Xiahou Xuan was too cruel and unreasonable:

"Your Majesty, I want to see them. Why are you digging out their eyes? If you have to dig out eyes, dig out my eyes. Don't be unreasonable."

"You know clearly that I can't bear to touch you."

Xiahou Xuan looked at her arrogantly. She knew it, but she still said it.

Jiang Wange smiled, secretly held his hand, and scratched his palm with her fingers:

"Alright, Your Majesty, I won't look at them. Your Majesty is much more beautiful than them. I am satisfied just by looking at Your Majesty."

In order to prevent Xiahou Xuan's jealousy from affecting innocent palace maids, Jiang Wange had to coax him softly.

And Xiahou Xuan was surprisingly easy to coax. Jiang Wange only needed to use a little trick to make Xiahou Xuan obedient.

The Queen Mother standing by saw all their little actions, and the resentment and jealousy in her eyes were about to overflow!

Jiang Wange! You are such a vixen, you dare to seduce His Majesty in public!

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