Transmigrated into a vicious female supporting role, reborn as a hostage to the paranoid male protag

Peach Blossom Valley, Spring Banquet.

It was clearly early spring, and the weather in the Dasheng Palace was still chilly, but the Peach Blossom Valley had already become much warmer.

Taohua Valley, located in the suburbs of Beijing, is nicknamed Taohua Creek because of a hot spring in the valley that resembles a full moon. Taohua Valley feels like spring year-round, and early spring is when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, creating a truly breathtaking sight.

When the Dasheng Dynasty was founded, the founding emperor enclosed this place as a royal villa and built pavilions and gardens in the villa.

Su Yingxue's carriage was not the first to arrive. Today she was wearing a plain light blue dress, and even her head ornaments were plain and unobtrusive, in order to keep a low profile at the spring banquet.

When her carriage stopped at the gate of the royal villa, there were already many carriages parked in front. Many girls dressed up in fancy clothes and some children of powerful families got off the carriages one after another and moved to Peach Blossom Valley.

Perhaps because this year's Spring Banquet was organized by the Empress and booked in Peach Blossom Valley, the noble ladies who entered the room were in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing in low voices as they were led to the women's seats by eunuchs.

When Su Yingxue and the eunuchs arrived, a number of noble ladies and gentlemen were already seated at the tables for both men and women. Xuanyuan Luoshan sat at the center table, her seat to the left, and Su Liyue to the right.

When Su Yingxue arrived, Xuanyuan Luoshan and Su Liyue had already taken their seats.

"May the Emperor's sister-in-law be well and safe, Liyue." Su Yingxue saluted Xuanyuan Luoshan.

"Aunt, please take a seat." Su Liyue was as beautiful as the Moon Goddess in her usual plain and gorgeous attire.

The seats for the gentlemen and ladies were arranged in a large outer circle, in the middle of which were placed many rare peonies and peonies, all of which were carefully cultivated by the royal gardeners in the other courtyard.

Outside the banquet, peach blossoms were in full bloom, their beauty so delicate and delicate that even the spring breeze was filled with the fragrance of peach blossoms.

"Please take a seat." Xuanyuan Luoshan looked at Su Yingxue with a smile, gentle and generous, just like a virtuous queen who is the mother of the country.

"Yes." Su Yingxue thanked him and took a seat.

As spring dawned in Peach Blossom Valley, a variety of fine wines, delicacies, and platters of delicious fruit were laid out on the table like a stream. On the left was the table for the gentlemen, and in the back was the table for the ladies, cleverly separated by flowers in the middle, allowing them to see each other without losing courtesy.

The noble ladies at the banquet were like the peach blossoms on the trees, each of them dressed up carefully.

After a round of drinking, the talent show began. Su Yingxue had previously received intelligence that this time, the main purpose was to select a consort for Su Liyue, so she was quite relaxed and happy.

Those young men from aristocratic families, descendants of powerful officials, all came from distinguished families. Some, though handsome and elegant, were extremely romantic. Some, though upright and upright, had military power, but were inevitably a bit vulgar and dull. Some, though young and talented, held high positions, were cold and aloof, like flowers on the mountain top.

Su Yingxue already knew which male guests were invited, but no matter how she looked at it, if she put aside their prominent family backgrounds and current status, these people did not seem to be the best candidates as husbands.

Alas, Su Yingxue sighed in her heart. The candidates for the prince consort that Xuanyuan Luoshan chose for her daughter were all not to her liking. God knows what kind of good husband she can choose for herself.

Su Yingxue remained silent, simply lowering her head to savor the delicious food and wine before her. She was just there to serve as a backdrop.

Soon, those young men from aristocratic families, dressed in gorgeous clothes, began to show their talents like peacocks spreading their tails, each according to the order they drew lots.

In total, I saw three people dancing with swords and guns, four people reciting poems and writing articles, two people playing the piano, and three people wielding whips and swords.

After a while, after a round, it was found that each had its own merits.

Su Yingxue looked at Su Liyue indifferently, her eyes filled with anticipation. Unfortunately, Su Liyue's expression remained indifferent, unable to say anything, her expression of indifference unconcerned. On the contrary, the accompanying noble ladies were extremely interested in the young man's talent and skills.

"They are indeed talented and beautiful, worthy of being children of noble families." Xuanyuan Luoshan saw the end of the round of talent performances of the children from aristocratic families, and smiled happily. She said in a gentle voice, "Pass on my imperial decree. Everyone who performed just now will be awarded a white jade pendant."

"Yes." Upon hearing this, the eunuch distributed the prizes one by one.

"Your Majesty, since we are going to perform, why not let the beauties in the VIP seats perform for you before the banquet to show off the elegance of the noble ladies?" Upon hearing this, the eunuch beside her suggested to Xuanyuan Luoshan.

Thinking of the original intention of holding the Spring Banquet, Xuanyuan Luoshan also smiled and agreed, "Indeed, it should be so. Then let the noble ladies present today also perform."

After all, the Spring Banquet was held annually for unmarried nobles and young ladies to meet each other. Although Xuanyuan Luoshan intended for Su Liyue to choose a good husband from among the descendants of today's high-ranking officials, she still had to give up her dignity.

After all, among all the powerful young men present, she only needs to pick one who is close to Li Yue. In addition, she also has to help match the noble ladies and young men with each other, especially the several eligible young ladies and young men of the Xuanyuan family, who are also present.

A matchmaking banquet between such prominent families is essential.

Since ancient times, it has been the most important thing for a red door to match a red door, a bamboo door to match a bamboo door, and a match between the two families' social status.

Su Yingxue watched wave after wave of talented women perform and found the scene boring. She was tired of these budding beauties competing for beauty for such occasions.

Fortunately, Xuanyuan Luoshan didn't care about her. She claimed to be sick and left such a noisy occasion. She slowly walked from the bustling main garden to the relatively quiet inner garden of the royal villa at the back.

This spring banquet was held over three days. Children from other aristocratic families came in waves every day. The number of attendees was different each day. They all came at sunrise and returned at sunset.

Xuanyuan Luoshan, Su Liyue, and the other three, as members of the royal family, were given their own private rooms. Winding paths led to secluded areas, and corridors snaked along the mountainside, flanked by dense peach trees. A gentle breeze blew, and peach petals drifted in the breeze, creating a dazzling shower of crimson petals that danced across the sky, a breathtaking sight.

I followed her through the snow, heading towards the top of the mountain.

Before, they stayed in the main garden, which was located on the mountainside. Now they went to the main garden on the top of the mountain, which was also the main pavilion of the royal villa where Taohua Creek was located.

This time, Su Yingxue was assigned to Tingfengxuan, located to the right of Taohua Creek. Xuanyuan Luoshan stayed in Qingfengdian, across from Taohua Creek, while Su Liyue stayed in Suiyu Pavilion, a little further away.

Although Taohua Creek is named Taohua Creek, it is actually a hot spring pool shaped like a peach blossom. The spring water is warm all year round. Even the imperial physician of Dasheng Imperial Medical Bureau said that the warm water of Taohua Creek is suitable for women to soak in to promote blood circulation and nourish the body. It is an excellent place for health care for women with cold bodies and insufficient qi and blood.

Now that you are here, you might as well enjoy it. How can you not spend some time in such a great place?

Su Yingxue thought, it’s definitely better than just watching those boring children from wealthy families competing with each other and flirting with each other, right?