Quick Wear: Pampering Your Lover

The weather was still cold, and Mingzhen went out to play a few times, but didn't want to go out again.

It’s better to stay in the room. It’s comfortable and warm, not to mention that she has always been lazy.

Anyway, there are a few plum trees at the door, and when you get tired of reading picture books, you can enjoy the plum blossoms to refresh your eyes. These plum trees were transplanted by Qi Shanyu because he heard that Mingzhen liked them.

This is what they saw when the three of them came over.

Mingzhen leaned lazily against the window, one hand supporting her chin and the other fiddling with the stamens of the plum blossoms that peeked in through the window. Her inky black hair hung down on her slender shoulders. The soft winter sunlight gently fell on her rosy face, eclipsing even the mutton-fat jade bracelet on her wrist.

The plum blossoms are full, the fingertips are slender, and the white and red cheeks of the Yue girl are beautiful.

The three of them stood there in a daze, not daring to disturb her, just staring at the beauty with passionate and focused eyes.

Mingzhen heard a slightly rapid breathing sound, and when he looked up casually, he saw three figures standing not far away.

Their gazes were intense and impossible to ignore.

Mingzhen's cheeks flushed slightly and her eyes avoided slightly. Their eyes were really too fierce, as if they wanted to eat her, making it difficult for her to resist.

Zhu Xi walked over first, took her hand and kissed her palm.

"Ah Xi, you!" Mingzhen was shocked. She felt the palm of her hand where he had kissed was burning hot, and she pulled her hand back abruptly.

Shao Yi pulled Zhu Xi away with his eyes blazing, cursing, "You lecher!"

Zhu Xi smiled slowly, and her stunning face made Mingzhen dazed for a moment. "As Ah Zhen's fiancé, it's natural for me to be closer to Ah Zhen."

Mingzhen also knew part of their plan, so he did not refute it.

Qi Shanyu came over from behind and sneered, "It's only temporary. Besides, you haven't even succeeded in getting married yet."

Zhu Xi ignored the angry looks of the two men and took Mingzhen's fingers to play with them without any hesitation.

Humph, the Spring Banquet is just a few days away, and this time everything will be safe and sound.

Fake? He can turn fake into real.

......

When spring comes, dead trees begin to sprout.

The annual Spring Banquet is the most grand banquet of the year in Rong Dynasty. It is jointly planned by the Queen and the Four Concubines, and held in the imperial palace with great fanfare to entertain all officials and their families.

At the banquet, the achievements of the year's government would be praised, those who had made contributions would be rewarded, those who were virtuous would be commended, and marriages would be granted to those who liked each other. The ministers could speak freely and even impeach and expose guilty people. However, no one did such a thing to spoil the fun every year.

As night fell and palace lanterns hung high, the entire banquet hall was illuminated with golden splendor and dazzling lights.

Inside the palace, the atmosphere was warm and solemn. Jade plates of delicacies and golden cups of fine wine were presented, court musicians played flutes and drums, and dancers danced gracefully with flower drums.

The officials and their families were all dressed very formally, with joy on their faces. They all raised their glasses to drink, recited poems, and talked about everything under the sun.

At this moment, a man slowly walked into the hall, knelt down, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

This man was Censor Yang, a former student of Censor Mi. He now knelt at the foot of the dragon throne, his gaze determined as he declared, "I intend to sue Grand Tutor Meng for colluding with Censor Yan, Minister Lin, and others to smuggle salt!"

The surroundings suddenly became quiet. Impeaching an important official of the court at the Spring Banquet was unheard of in the Rong Dynasty.

The emperor's cloudy eyes flickered slightly, and he scolded, "How dare you! Do you know what you are talking about?"

Immediately, an imperial censor who had defected to Grand Tutor Meng came forward to refute him: "Your Majesty! Grand Tutor Meng has dedicated himself to public service for over twenty years and is highly respected. He is definitely not a corrupt person!"

"Your Majesty, the evidence is here, and I am not lying!" Censor Yang lowered his head and presented something, which was a letter of collusion between Master Meng and many officials, as well as an account book of selling illegal salt.

Now Master Meng could no longer sit still. A look of panic flashed in his eyes. He knelt down and cried out that he was innocent.

Five years ago, Master Meng had blocked an arrow for the emperor, so the emperor had always trusted him very much.

But the evidence was irrefutable, and the emperor couldn't show partiality in public, so he could only issue an order: "Come here! Throw Taifu Meng into jail, and we will discuss this later."

This matter was quickly exposed by the emperor. After all, since he was old and unable to do things, he would ask for the advice of Master Meng on many things. He was very dependent on him, so he wanted to let him go.

Zhu Xi sat below and sneered.

Let's discuss it later? Soon the emperor will "accidentally" find evidence of Master Meng's dealings with the Third Prince, and that he has a private army of 100,000. By then, it's unknown whether the emperor will still remember their friendship!

After Tutor Meng was dragged away, the emperor frowned in displeasure, and all the ministers lowered their heads, not daring to touch his reverse scale. The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a while.

At this moment, someone came forward again.

When everyone looked closely, they saw that it was an unfamiliar young man who looked pale and sickly.

"The Spring Banquet has arrived. I, Zhu Xi, am attending this banquet for the first time despite my frail health. However, I have witnessed Your Majesty's majestic presence. Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and has benefited all mankind. You are truly admirable. I wish Your Majesty good health and a long and blessed life!"

Zhu Xi bowed to the emperor, his eyes filled with admiration, his tone filled with nervousness and anticipation: "I have a wish, Your Majesty, I hope it will come true!"

The emperor was delighted by the compliment, and his expression brightened considerably. He took a sip from his wine glass, a sharp look flashing in his eyes. "So it's my beloved son, Mr. Zhu. This is the first time I've seen you. You are truly a handsome man. Today is the Spring Festival Banquet, and all my beloved ministers are welcome to speak freely. If you have any wishes, please tell me first."

Zhu Xi's cheeks flushed slightly, and he glanced in a certain direction, a little embarrassed, "When I first saw Miss Qi, it was like the first bloom of spring flowers. I wish to be with Miss Qi for the rest of my life, through thick and thin. I would like to ask Your Majesty for an imperial decree to grant us marriage!"

"Your Majesty! My sister has just come from Jiangnan, and I want to keep her by my side for two years..." Qi Shanyu walked out quickly, his tone filled with anger and panic.

The emperor's eyes flickered slightly.

I heard that Young Master Zhu is in very poor health and won't live long. If Qi Aiqing's sister were to marry him...it would be a good choice.

The emperor laughed heartily and said, "I think this is a good match. Well, I will grant you a marriage contract!"

"Your Majesty! Your humble servant..." Qi Shanyu hurriedly tried to stop him, but the emperor waved his hand to signal him not to say anything more. He could only glare at Zhu Xi with anger.

Mingzhen also took off her veil, walked out slowly, saluted with red eyes and accepted the order, looking very pitiful.

Everyone was slightly stunned. What a pity, this sickly person got the advantage...

"This, this Miss Qi is so beautiful, no wonder..."

"Oh! Why didn't I get there first?"

"You look average, but you think you're beautiful."

"You! Marrying me is better than marrying that sickly guy, right?!"

From time to time, conversations could be heard during the banquet.