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

The location of the Beijing Grand Restaurant is not far from the moat, and the flow of people is obviously getting denser.

Not far from the restaurant, there was a row of beautiful lanterns hanging, and a platform was set up underneath. There were crowds of people underneath, and it seemed that they were organizing a lantern riddle guessing game.

When another wave of people squeezed over, Qi Junyi put his arm around the girl's shoulders, holding her in his arms. He held her wrist with one hand and squeezed his knuckles into her fingers one by one.

Fingers intertwined.

"Are you hungry?" he whispered. "There are a lot of people here right now. Let's eat first and then go release the lanterns."

Jiang Lingyue was indeed hungry, and nodded when she heard this. The two of them turned and were about to enter the restaurant next door. When their eyes inadvertently saw a certain place, they were both stunned.

On the Suzaku Bridge not far from the restaurant, a young man and woman were standing facing each other.

The man was thin and tall, wearing a long green robe with narrow sleeves. He stood on the Zhuque Bridge, which was bustling with people coming and going and full of the atmosphere of fireworks, but he remained cold and solemn, without any trace of human aura.

The girl opposite him was wearing a bright red long dress, looking bright and flamboyant. She was looking up and chattering about something.

Although the man seemed a little cold, from Jiang Lingyue's perspective, they were a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

Perhaps it was because their gazes were too direct or the other party's senses were sharp, but before Jiang Lingyue could look away, the man standing sideways not far away turned his head and looked over.

And the pretty girl in front of him also followed his gaze and looked over here...

Their eyes met, and she was even wearing a mask.

But the person opposite seemed to recognize her. After hesitating for a moment, he walked towards her.

Jiang Lingyue's eyelashes trembled slightly. Before she could savor the feeling in her heart, the pain from her clasped knuckles brought her back to her senses. She quickly turned around to look at the person next to her.

Under the furry rabbit mask, a pair of clear eyes were looking at her quietly.

“…” She felt inexplicably dry in her mouth, swallowed, and didn’t know what to say.

Did she take a second look over there out of curiosity?

It seems that there is no need for a special explanation.

But she didn't know how guilty she felt at the moment.

Qi Junyi looked at her steadily, then reached out and took off the mask on his face.

Seeing this, Chen Ziyi, who had already walked closer, bowed and said in a low voice, "Greetings, sir."

"Brother Emperor?" The girl who followed him closely was surprised. "Have you also been to the Lantern Festival?"

Liu Rong stepped forward and said, "Princess, please be quiet."

Princess Huayang reacted quickly and covered her lips, nodded repeatedly, and her curious eyes fell on Jiang Lingyue beside her.

Even through the mask, you can tell that she is a great beauty.

...Could it be the Concubine Chen who is enjoying favor recently?

She actually asked her brother, the emperor who was busy with state affairs and never indulged in women, to accompany her out for a parade late at night.

When he looked at the pair of intertwined hands again, the shock in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

"..." Jiang Lingyue pursed her lips and tried to pull her hand away uncomfortably, but her fingertips had just moved when they were tightly held by the person next to her.

Qi Junyi said calmly, "Let's all go in and talk."

This is definitely not the place for small talk.

A few people went up to the private room on the second floor that they had booked in advance. Standing at the window, they could take in the bustling scene of the moat tonight.

The table is already filled with dishes.

Qi Junyi sat at the head of the table and said to Chen Ziwei and Princess Huayang, "Sit down."

As soon as she entered, Jiang Lingyue took off her mask and washed her hands. When she was about to take a seat, she saw the girl opposite her looking at her. She was stunned for a moment before she said, "Greetings, Princess Huayang."

As she spoke, she was about to bow, but before her knees could bend, someone beside her grabbed her wrist and said, "Why are there so many rules? You're hungry, right? Sit down and eat your meal."

As soon as the words fell, the room, which had been slightly noisy just now, became quiet.

Jiang Lingyue's expression was a little stiff.

What is he doing?

Princess Huayang is his biological sister and enjoys the status of a prince. It is only natural for her, a third-rank concubine, to pay her respects.

...Can't you bear to see her curtsying to others?

Princess Huayang, who was standing opposite, had her pupils dilated for a moment before she realized what was happening and said hastily, "Your Majesty, please take a seat. There are no such rules between us."

Jiang Lingyue nodded slightly, and when she sat down she realized that most of the dishes on the table were sweet, which she liked.

"Would your Majesty like to drink?"

Princess Huayang was very talkative. She noticed how much her brother valued this Concubine Chen, and she felt a desire to befriend her. Smiling, she introduced, "This restaurant is most famous for its peach blossom wine. It's sweet but not intoxicating, and its aroma is fragrant. It's a favorite among the noble ladies of the capital. Would you like to try it, Your Majesty?"

Jiang Lingyue's eyes lit up slightly. When she was healthy in her previous life, she was a wine lover and loved to try all kinds of fine wines.

Later, he became poisoned and was bedridden, unable to even get out of bed, let alone drink.

Now that I think about it, I don’t know how many years have passed since I last drank.

She was about to agree to the wine, but she still had some sense. She tilted her head to look at the person beside her, "Your Majesty...Husband, can I drink?"

Her eyes were sparkling and full of anticipation... like a little girl asking for instructions from her parents.

Qi Junyi felt that the bitterness in his heart was mostly soothed by the word "husband".

He pondered for a few breaths, thinking about what Divine Doctor Li had said, and then said, "Don't overdose."

After saying that, he actually picked up the wine jug himself and poured her a glass.

It is said to be one cup, but in fact it is only half a cup.

Jiang Lingyue didn't think it was too little. She held the wine cup in both hands and took a sip very reverently.

The fragrant wine flowed down my throat, and the corners of my lips couldn't help but curl up. I felt so satisfied.

When she looked up again, she saw Princess Huayang's face filled with shock. She blinked, "Princess, why are you looking at me like that?"

Seeing her looking at him, Huayang quickly lifted his chin which was about to drop to the ground and sneered, "Nothing."

She just wondered if she was still asleep.

But even if she never woke up, she never thought that her cold-hearted royal brother would one day take care of a girl and take care of her so well.

You know, he was still distant and cold towards his own royal sister.

The Emperor, who was secretly criticized by his own sister as being 'cold-hearted', glanced over and said, "Today is the Lantern Festival. Did you two plan to go out together?"

This is a festival that can only be celebrated by young men and women who are interested in each other and have even made an engagement.

The sudden question made Princess Huayang blush and she lowered her head without saying a word.

It was Chen Ziyi, who had remained silent tonight, who responded, "I came out alone and encountered Her Royal Highness by chance. We did not make an appointment to travel together."

"Oh?" Qi Junyi raised his eyebrows slightly, seeming very surprised. "Why would Tingzhi travel alone on such a festive occasion?"