Becoming a widow for the sake of good fortune? The short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Chu Jinxun's face was as pale as a ghost. He covered his mouth with a handkerchief, which was gradually stained with a glaring red.

Chu Feici and Chu Yunyan came over immediately: "Fifth brother, can you still hold on?"

"Fifth brother, how about sending someone to take you back?"

Both of them looked concerned, but there was no warmth in their eyes.

Chu Jinxun shook his head slightly, trying to calm his breathing, and said weakly, "Thank you for your concern, Third Brother and Sixth Brother. I can still hold on. Maybe it's just a little stuffy in this hall."

"I have a skilled doctor in my house who is quite experienced in treating lung diseases. I'll have him come and see you someday."

"Thank you for your kindness, Sixth Brother. The doctors in my mansion are already taking good care of me. I dare not trouble you any further." Chu Jinxun said softly, "Besides, my illness is not in my lungs. I am just born weak."

The Seventh Prince said sarcastically, "Chu Jinxun, if you keep coughing like this when the Emperor comes, don't spoil his fun!"

Chu Feici frowned slightly and scolded the Seventh Prince, "Seventh brother, listen to what you are saying. Fifth brother is ill, and as brothers, we should care about each other. It's fine if you don't care, but what nonsense are you talking about?"

He turned around and said gently, "Seventh brother is young and doesn't know the seriousness of his words. Fifth brother, please don't take it to heart. At today's palace banquet, it's better for everyone to be harmonious."

Chu Jinxun looked at the Seventh Prince, nodded, and said seriously, "Thank you for your concern, Seventh Brother. I will pay attention to it. But you, Seventh Brother, I heard that the young master of the Zhongyong Mansion came to your palace to collect his gambling debts. How much did you lose? Do you still have your pants?"

When the Seventh Prince heard this, his face flushed crimson and he angrily shouted, "You! You're talking nonsense! That's not true at all!"

Chu Jinxun looked innocent, coughed a few times and said, "Oh? If you say no, then no, as long as you're happy!"

The Seventh Prince was so angry that he raised his hand without thinking, as if he wanted to hit someone.

Chu Jinxun smiled and moved closer: "Seventh brother, you are all alone and no one cares for you when you are injured. But I am different. When my princess sees that I am injured, she will definitely take good care of me!"

Chu Feici: "..."

Chu Yunyan: “…”

It felt like something was suddenly stuffed into my mouth. I’m so full!

Especially Chu Feici, his gaze unconsciously turned to the beautiful figure in the female seats, his eyes became deeper and deeper!

The Seventh Prince's hand suddenly stopped in mid-air.

He didn't want to hear the word "take care of".

The last time he was beaten by Yan Xining seemed to be still in his mind. He was grounded for so long and he didn't want to experience it again.

Besides, what if this sick guy is beaten to death? What if my father gets angry and drives him out of the capital?

Chu Feici stepped forward to smooth things over: "Alright, brothers, don't make things so tense. Seventh brother, go back to your seat."

While the brothers were fighting, a man sitting near the concubines was quietly wiping his tears with a handkerchief.

The second prince's mother, Concubine Qin, was sitting in a relatively remote location.

She was wearing a plain palace dress, and her former elegance and grace had been replaced by loneliness and haggardness.

She looked at the bustling room and felt mixed emotions.

Thinking of her son who had been banished to his fiefdom, her eyes were filled with longing and resentment. Looking at the concubines who were still enjoying unlimited glory, a strong hatred welled up in her heart.

A few months ago, she was the Imperial Concubine Qin and was so powerful in the palace, but now she has ended up like this.

She clenched the handkerchief tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white, and secretly swore in her heart that if she had the chance, she would make those who hurt her pay a heavy price.

Her eyes fell on Chu Feici and Chu Yunyan. These two people joined forces to force her son away, and she would not let them go.

Although she is only a concubine now, she has been a royal concubine for so long, she is not a person without means.

A voice announced from outside: "The Emperor has arrived!"

Everyone stood up and straightened their clothes, and the originally noisy hall suddenly became quiet.

Chu Jinxun forced himself to stand up and saluted towards the palace gate with the other princes.

Emperor Yongxi stepped steadily into the Ruihe Hall. He was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a nine-dragon golden crown on his head, and he looked majestic without being angry.

"Be flat!"

Everyone thanked him and returned to their seats.

"Jinxun, are you feeling better?" Emperor Yongxi's gaze fell on Chu Jinxun, a little surprised. He had never attended such banquets in the past.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I have been feeling slightly better recently, but I'm just feeling unwell now and then. I'm terrified to have caused Your Majesty's worry."

Emperor Yongxi said amiably, "Isn't it natural for a father to worry about his son? Why are you so frightened? Someone, bring Prince An a cushion!"

Eunuch Yushu immediately winked at a young eunuch, who quickly brought a cushion over for Chu Jinxun to place on the chair.

Chu Jinxun naturally bowed quickly to express his gratitude.

This unique grace attracted many pairs of eyes to look at him, some with envy and some with curiosity.

Chu Jinxun pretended not to see it.

Emperor Yongxi smiled and said, "Today is a palace banquet. No need to be formal, just enjoy yourself."

With the shout of "Let the banquet begin!", the palace maids filed in and brought in exquisite food.

As the banquet progressed, a group of graceful dancers came in one after another. They were dressed in colorful dance costumes, and their gauze clothes were looming in the dance, as if fairies had descended to the earth. Their dance moves were light and graceful, and they were spinning, jumping, and stretching their long sleeves, as natural and smooth as flowing clouds and water.

Everyone's attention was attracted by the graceful dance.

While everyone's attention was on the emperor and the princes, Concubine Qin whispered a few words to the palace maid beside her.

After receiving the order, the maid quietly retreated and disappeared into the corner of the hall. Qinpin's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. She was waiting for an opportunity, a chance for her to vent her anger.

Chu Feici stood up first, toasted Emperor Yongxi, and said some words of praise, which made Emperor Yongxi smile slightly.

Seeing this, Chu Yunyan was not willing to be outdone and followed suit.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became lively.

Yan Xining sat in the women's section. As the prince's consort, her seat was relatively forward and prominent. Since Chu Jinxun was not on any official duties at court, it was a rare moment of peace and quiet.

Those ladies who were granted imperial titles wanted to be close to the royal family, but they would not waste their time on her.

She was happy and at ease.

When a palace maid was pouring wine, her hand suddenly trembled, and the wine was about to spill on Yan Xining.

Unfortunately, Yan Xining had been prepared. See, there was indeed someone who couldn't stand her being leisurely.

She was quick-witted and stretched out her hand to block the wine, so that it did not spill on her but splashed on the palace maid instead.

The maid knelt down hurriedly: "Princess, please forgive me, I didn't mean it!"

"Okay! Go away!" Yan Xining glanced at the men's seats and saw a pair of cold eyes paying attention to this place intentionally or unintentionally.

Tsk, if he wanted to plot against her, why did he use such a childish method to insult her? It seems that the beating he gave her last time was too lenient.

The Seventh Prince saw this scene from afar and his teeth were about to break.

A country bumpkin with quick hands!

It doesn't matter, he has more than just this one trick up his sleeve today! She'll be in trouble soon. If he doesn't make that country bumpkin pay the price, he wouldn't be called Chu!

The angry Seventh Prince never expected that one day his words would come true!