Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees
Chapter 109 Testing
"Empress, the Emperor said he would come tonight, so please make preparations."
The eunuch came to convey the imperial edict, and the queen was overjoyed when she heard it.
After all, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has been obsessed with state affairs, and the harem is like a non-existent thing. He only visits the harem a few times throughout the year.
Although she had the noble status of queen, she did not receive any favor from her husband.
The emperor was coming tonight for the first time ever, so she was naturally overjoyed. "I understand, Cuizhi, give me a reward."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The palace maid immediately took out a silver note from her bosom and handed it to the eunuch.
The eunuch took it, thanked him profusely and left.
The queen immediately gave orders to prepare a dinner, making sure that the emperor could feel her sincerity.
As night falls, the Huaning Palace is brightly lit, the colorful flowers appear more beautiful under the candlelight, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance.
The Queen personally supervised every detail, from the selection of dishes to the choreography of music and dance, all of which reflected her care and the importance she attached to the Emperor's arrival.
"The Emperor has arrived!" Following a loud announcement, the Emperor stepped into the Huaning Palace with heavy and steady steps. His dragon robe shone brightly under the light, making people feel intimidated.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor." The queen bowed gracefully, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze.
"No need for formalities." The emperor did not offer his hand to help her, but sat down on his own.
The queen felt a little disappointed, but soon she smiled again.
The emperor has finally come, she can't let him down.
She had to serve him well, only then would he come more often. She stood up and sat down beside him, her cheeks slightly flushed as she whispered, "Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs all day, he must be hungry. Would you like to serve him food now?"
"Serve the meal." The emperor straightened his sleeves but did not even glance at the queen.
The queen felt something was wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on it.
The dinner began and the queen sat next to the emperor, and the two ate and chatted.
The queen cleverly led the topic away from state affairs, talking about folk anecdotes and old palace news, hoping to make the emperor temporarily forget the troubles of government affairs in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
But the emperor was not interested in her topic.
Her heart began to beat fast.
Suddenly I thought of the saying: No one goes to the temple unless they have something to do.
Halfway through dinner, the Emperor said, "Empress, I seldom come to the harem, and there are few concubines here either. You must be feeling lonely. Why don't you hold a banquet in a few days and invite the ministers and their relatives. Besides improving the relationship between the emperor and his subjects, I believe that occasionally making the palace lively will also make you happier."
The queen wanted to say that she did not find life in the harem boring, but when she saw the emperor's eyes, she understood.
The emperor did not advise her, but ordered her.
"Yes, I obey your order. However, regarding the banquet, has the Emperor specifically designated someone to attend?"
The emperor's brows relaxed slightly. "The Queen is intelligent and understands my heart very well. When I return later, I will draw up a list and you can send the invitations accordingly."
"The minister and concubine follow the order."
After dinner, the emperor did not stay for long and left in a hurry as he still had state affairs to deal with.
The queen looked at the emperor's departing back, unable to hide the sadness on her face.
Even the palace maids couldn't stand it any longer, "Empress, the Emperor is going too far. How can he do this?"
They thought that the emperor had changed his personality and started to care about the empress, so they asked the empress to hold a banquet under the pretext of having a meal.
"There must be a seductress here who the Emperor wants to invite."
"Even if there is, who can grasp the emperor's heart?"
Liu Wenxuan didn't think much about it when he received the invitation. After all, he and Lu Yaoyao were not the only ministers and their relatives invited.
The emperor knew that Lu Yaoyao was going to become his wife soon, so it wouldn't be excessive for him to take her along.
Apart from being a little worried that Changning might cause trouble at the banquet, Lu Yaoyao didn't think about anything else.
She and Liu Wenxuan rode in the same car to the palace.
After entering the palace and passing through a series of exquisite palace gates, the two were led to the palace where the banquet was held.
The hall was brightly lit and magnificent. The guests were dressed in gorgeous clothes and chatting in groups of three or five. The atmosphere seemed harmonious and warm.
Lu Yaoyao and Liu Wenxuan walked into the hall and immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Liu Wenxuan is now a popular figure in the court and is highly valued by the emperor. He is not afraid of power and dares to reject the princess. He is loyal to his fiancée in the countryside and never leaves her. This makes him more charming. No one has seen his fiancée, so they are very curious about her.
Although Lu Yaoyao's new face is not outstanding in appearance, her demeanor is hard to ignore. The two of them standing side by side are like a moving painting.
The queen was sitting on a high seat, scanning everyone with sharp eyes. When her gaze fell on Lu Yaoyao, she couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
This person's figure and demeanor seem somewhat similar to the painting of a beauty hanging in the emperor's bedroom.
Could she be the person the emperor invited into the palace under the pretext of this banquet?
A strong hostility rose in her heart, but she remained calm on the surface.
The banquet officially began, with singing and dancing, fine wine and delicious food, everything seemed so beautiful.
However, Lu Yaoyao keenly sensed that there was an unusual atmosphere in the air.
Suddenly, the song ended, and the Queen winked at the palace maid, who immediately stepped forward and said, "Her Majesty the Queen would like to invite all the talented men and beautiful women to perform their talents to liven up the atmosphere. She has specially offered the Nine-tailed Phoenix Hairpin as the first prize. I hope you will not hide your abilities and show your true strength."
"The drawing of lots begins."
The first round of lottery drew Lu Yaoyao and Liu Wenxuan.
Lu Yaoyao felt something was wrong, but she also felt that Changning was not fearless enough to tell everything.
"I am honored to present myself here with my fiancée." Liu Wenxuan stood up, bowed respectfully to the queen, and then gestured to others with a square bow.
The two walked to the center of the hall. Liu Wenxuan sat in front of the guqin and gently plucked the strings. The melodious sound of the guqin immediately echoed in the hall.
Lu Yaoyao danced to the music of the piano, her figure graceful, like a fairy descending to earth, intoxicating.
After the dance, the hall was filled with thunderous applause, and even the queen couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
However, Lu Yaoyao keenly noticed that beneath the satisfaction in the queen's eyes, there seemed to be a deeper meaning hidden.
The banquet continued, but Lu Yaoyao's heart could no longer be calm.
The Queen arranged this banquet obviously to test her. What was her intention?
Just as she was lost in thought, a familiar figure quietly appeared in her sight.
The man was Qingfeng who had fought with her before. At this moment, he was standing quietly in a corner of the hall, staring at her.
Lu Yaoyao was shocked. She didn't expect Qingfeng to appear here.
She couldn't help but wonder if this banquet was related to him? Who did Qingfeng belong to?
Just as her thoughts were racing, a gentle voice interrupted her, "Yaoyao, what are you thinking about? Why do you look so bad?"
Liu Wenxuan looked at her with concern. Lu Yaoyao took a deep breath, shook her head, and forced a smile: "Nothing, just a little tired."
Hearing this, Liu Wenxuan held her hand distressedly and said softly, "Then I'll ask the Queen for permission. Let's go back early."
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