The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

Princess Huayang chose a good date for the chrysanthemum viewing banquet.

It was a clear autumn day with sunny skies and white clouds. Jiang Lingyue, who had not wanted to leave the palace at first, suddenly wanted to go out and relax when she saw the weather.

After being conferred the title of Imperial Concubine, it was her first time going out of the palace to attend a banquet, so naturally she couldn’t dress too casually.

But you're just joining in the fun, there's no need to be too serious.

She wore a crimson long dress and a flower-bell hairpin in her hair, embellished with scattered pearls and jade. Her earrings were two crystal clear jade gourds, made of top-grade warm mutton-fat jade, carved by famous craftsmen in the palace.

Not only luxurious, but also exquisite.

This time when he went out of the palace to attend the banquet, he still traveled in a simple carriage and did not use the imperial concubine's ceremonial guard.

The only people he brought with him were Jinshu, Jinyu, and Nanny Qian.

Shen Congwen, the deputy commander of the imperial guards, was still the accompanying guard.

On the surface, there were more than ten guards surrounding the carriage.

As for how many shadow guards there were in secret, she didn't know.

But Jiang Lingyue knew that as long as she left the palace, she would have to be protected by someone.

Even so, considering her status, this kind of scene was not a big deal.

When the carriage stopped, Princess Huayang, who had received the news early, was already waiting at the door.

There were several young men from aristocratic families following her.

When they saw the curtain of the carriage opened, everyone bowed and greeted him.

Jiang Lingyue got out of the car and said slowly, "No need to be polite."

Huayang came up and took her arm, smiling and saying, "Sister-in-law, you've been waiting for so long. Please come in."

As she walked in, she began to introduce her friends who had come with her to welcome her.

They were all girls from prominent families. They were all sensible, knew their place, and were graceful. When it was their turn to introduce themselves, they would greet everyone with a smile.

They had a very good relationship with Princess Huayang. Although they were respectful, they were not awkward in front of the imperial concubine in the palace. They made a series of witty remarks. Jiang Lingyue was not a person who would speak in a pretentious manner, so the atmosphere around them was lively from the beginning.

The Princess's Mansion in Huayang was bestowed by the late emperor himself. The scenery in the garden is well-known in the capital.

The group walked and talked, passed through two archways with hanging flowers, and finally saw the chrysanthemum garden of the princess's mansion.

Nowadays, the world is prosperous and peaceful, the atmosphere is open, and there is no strict separation between men and women. The common people live a comfortable life, and the wealthy families are even more prosperous with singing and dancing every day. Banquets are the rage. If the flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully, they will hold a banquet and invite a few good friends to celebrate.

At this moment, in the huge courtyard, a group of young boys and girls, all dressed in gorgeous clothes, were sitting under the open-air tables, toasting each other and chatting happily.

It's already very lively.

Seeing them arrive, a girl surrounded by people struggled to shake the sieve in her hand and shouted anxiously, "Sister Huayang, come quickly and give me a drink."

"Cheng Yi, restrain yourself," Hua Yang scolded with a smile, and said unhappily, "The Emperor's sister-in-law is here, why don't you come and pay your respects?"

Then, he quietly introduced Jiang Lingyue, "This naughty boy is the youngest child in the emperor's uncle's family. He has been spoiled a lot. Please don't be offended, sister-in-law."

Princess Chengyi.

Of course Jiang Lingyue knew him.

The Emperor's cousin, the youngest daughter of Prince Yu, a daughter he cherished in his old age. In his previous life, her husband was the newly crowned top scholar and Qi Junyi's trusted and beloved minister Duan Qingming.

The marriage was arranged by Qi Junyi himself. Compared with Princess Huayang's, Princess Chengyi's marriage was quite loving and beautiful.

When Huayang's words were heard, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

It was a well-known fact that the Empress Dowager was without a master, so how could the eldest princess Huayang call the Emperor's sister-in-law...

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Soon, the young men and women who had just been reciting poems, drinking, and joking, all knelt on the ground.

"No need to be polite," Jiang Lingyue sat down in the main seat and said softly, "I came out to see you when I had nothing to do. You don't have to be too restrained. Go and have fun."

Although the Dahan Dynasty was ruled by imperial power, several emperors in a row had ruled the country with benevolence, and there were countless banquets where the emperor and his ministers enjoyed themselves together. Although Jiang Lingyue had a high status, she was no more noble than the emperor. Since she had spoken, these people naturally responded and were no longer restrained.

Today is a flower viewing banquet, but the guests are obviously not interested in viewing chrysanthemums.

In the empty courtyard, male and female guests gathered in groups of three or five, chatting with their good friends.

Those who can get close to Jiang Lingyue are all girls from top aristocratic families who are on good terms with Huayang.

Before entering the palace, Jiang Lingyue, as the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, was qualified enough to hang out with these people.

But since she was a child, Shen had never allowed her to go out and make friends, so every girl in the boudoir had handkerchief friends, but she didn't.

To be honest, these people should all know Jiang Lingxin.

Maybe some of them are very familiar with Jiang Lingxin?

Thinking of this, the smile on Jiang Lingyue's face faded a little.

In the corner, a musician was playing music.

Someone soon suggested a drinking game.

Huayang and Chengyi, the cousins, both loved drinking and responded immediately upon hearing this.

Jiang Lingyue took detoxification pills and could not drink alcohol for 49 days.

His Majesty the Emperor has reminded him of this matter countless times. When he left the palace today, he specially asked Nanny Qian to accompany him.

Knowing that her queen loved drinking, Nanny Qian was on high alert as soon as she entered the princess's mansion.

In short, under Nanny Qian's nose, there is no way Jiang Lingyue will touch the alcohol today.

So whether she was willing or not, she could only act like an "elder" and reluctantly refuse Jiuxiang's invitation.

Huayang didn't force her. She sat next to Jiang Lingyue and started playing with her friends.

Soon there was no restraint.

Seeing her like a drunkard, rolling up her sleeves and drinking heartily, Jiang Lingyue beside her was shocked. She pulled her over and whispered, "You should at least pay attention to your image."

Didn't you invite Chen Ziqi over...

Hearing the implication of her words, Huayang's face was full of dissatisfaction, "That blockhead refused my invitation and will not come today."

As she spoke, she angrily drank the entire glass, placed it heavily on the table, and said through gritted teeth, "Just wait, I'll see how long he can be so arrogant!"

The more arrogant and unruly a person is, the more she wants to take him down!

Jiang Lingyue believed the domineering tone of the man who said he was going to rob decent women and men on the street.

She held her forehead with her hand as her head ached. "Do you really want to ask for permission to marry me?"

"Of course," Hua Yang snorted, "I just don't believe that the Chen family would dare to disobey the order."

...Of course I dare not disobey the order.

But if you take someone's whole life, you will also take your whole life with you.

Jiang Lingyue said in a daze, "What is it about him that you like? Even if it's forced, you have to try it out."

"I like the fact that he is chaste and doesn't like women. I like the cold look on his face that keeps me at a distance. I like the fact that he doesn't like me," Princess Huayang said a lot without treating her as an outsider at all.