The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

"You're all settled, Xue'er. Wanyan Junhao is a bit reckless, but he's also reasonable. He's just a bit of a smart aleck. I'm meeting the Imperial Advisor and the Seventh Prince for the first time. Be careful in everything you do. Your safety is the most important thing," Ye Muchen said worriedly.

"Okay! You all sit down and eat right away."

After dinner, before Ye Muchen and the others left, Qin Jing told Jing Xue something.

“Sister-in-law, I went to the shop yesterday, and Miss Lixia asked me to tell you that Liu Sanhao’s family has been in contact with a masked man.”

Jingxue glanced at Ye Muchen, nodded, and said, "Okay! I understand. Please take good care of the shop!"

Qin Jing cupped his hands in greeting, "Of course, don't worry, sister-in-law!"

After Ye Muchen and the others left, only Jingxue and her servants, two maids, two shadow guards, and a little leap month remained in Yichun Palace.

After the eunuchs and palace maids left, the Imperial Guards were the ones who notified people of anything.

The reception banquet was held in Baohua Hall. Not long after lunch, Jingxue began to bathe and change her clothes. Liqiu helped her change into her auspicious attire, Xiaoman began to do her makeup, and Runyue was busy packing delicious food into her small bag.

Jingxue had already used her special ability to investigate the movements of the Cangbei delegation outside. It must be said that the Cangbei delegation had brought quite a few guards and servants, nearly two hundred people.

At the palace gate, Nawulintuya led away nearly a dozen people.

The delegation also brought a lot of food and supplies, and Jingxue saw box after box of frozen meat.

The beef and mutton on these Cangbei people had a strong mutton smell, but Jingxue could accept it, although Runyue would rub her little nose from time to time.

"Let's have barbecue tonight!" Jingxue blurted out.

"Miss, aren't you going to a banquet? Who knows what time you'll be back!" Xiaoman said with a smile.

Jingxue was still immersed in the supernatural ability's detection when Xiaoman pointed it out. She pouted and said regretfully, "That's true!"

Leap Month said, "Then let's eat it tomorrow!"

"I don't know what the plans will be tomorrow, but it's okay, we can have a meal together when we have time."

Just as I finished getting ready, the Imperial Guards came over to inform me that we were to depart for Baohua Hall.

Shadow Four and Shadow Five stood at the door, "Miss, we..."

“You all stay at Yichun Palace! Runyue and I will go, it’ll be fine!” Jingxue said.

"Yes!"

Upon exiting the door, Jingxue saw the Cangbei Grand Preceptor and two princes approaching, followed by a large group of people. Jingxue noticed that some of them were carrying musical instruments, indicating that they would be performing Cangbei's programs later.

Wanyan Junhao said rudely, "Your Bei Ye is so strange. A royal princess comes and goes with just a little maid."

Leap Month raised his chin and said, "Mind your own business!"

Jingxue reached out and stopped Runyue, saying, "Yueyue, be careful! Don't let it bite you."

"What do you mean?" Wanyan Junhao stepped forward and asked, while the seventh prince, Wanyan Junhui, behind him had a cold smile on his lips.

"Can't you understand the literal meaning? Are you here to find fault or to discuss cooperation? If you're here to discuss cooperation, then you need to have the attitude of discussing cooperation, not like a mad dog, barking incoherently as soon as you open your mouth," Jingxue said sternly.

Wanyan Junhao raised his fist and was about to rush over when the Imperial Advisor grabbed him and mumbled several words in a language that Jingxue and the others couldn't understand.

The imperial guards around them were all worried for Jingxue. The delegation had only just arrived, and the Princess Consort of Zhan had already gotten into a fight with them.

Wanyan Junhao slowly lowered his fist, and Jingxue looked at him with disdain.

The Seventh Prince, Wanyan Junhui, said, "Let's go! Don't keep the Emperor of Beiye waiting." After saying that, he strode forward.

At the entrance of the East Palace, Princess Jingyi and Wulintuya were waiting. After healing, Wulintuya walked to her husband's side.

Jingxue and Princess Jingyi had nothing to say, and the group followed the Imperial Guards to Baohua Palace.

Security checks were still required before the palace. Then, a eunuch announced, "The envoy from Cangbei has come to pay his respects!"

Jingxue and Princess Jingyi walked at the back. After entering the main hall, Jingxue sat down next to Ye Muchen, led by a young eunuch. She saw Li Guangxing, who had changed into a guard's uniform, standing not far away with Gao Chi.

This kid looks pretty good when he stands up straight, but his eyes are a bit unfocused.

"Wanyan Junhao hasn't bothered you anymore, has he?" Ye Muchen asked Jingxue in a low voice.

Jingxue laughed dismissively, "That filthy thing is so annoying!"

“If he provokes you, teach him a lesson. If you can’t beat him, send someone to me, and I’ll beat him up for you!” Ye Muchen said.

"No need, I should be able to handle him."

In the center of the hall, the delegation had already paid their respects to the Emperor, Empress, and Empress Dowager at the head of the table and taken their seats.

The Emperor began, “Envoys from Cangbei, you must be tired from your journey! I have prepared a banquet to welcome you and help you clear your mind. The delegation can rest for a day tomorrow. As for other matters, we can discuss them later!”

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Although we have traveled a long and arduous journey, seeing the people of Beiye living in peace and the city bustling with activity makes our trip worthwhile. Furthermore, to show our sincerity, our King of Cangbei has brought one hundred oxen to present to Your Majesty! The ox-driving team will arrive in the capital in a few days," said the Grand Preceptor, Wulindaku, as he rose to reply.

"Very well! I would like to ask the Grand Preceptor to convey my gratitude to Cangbei upon his return. I will also present the delegation with a generous gift upon their departure! Please be seated!"

Then the emperor waved his hand and said, "Let the banquet begin!"

The sounds of string and wind instruments filled the air, and the essential dances for the banquet began once again.

Seeing that Bei Ye still had green vegetables on the table at this time of year, the members of the Cangbei delegation couldn't help but sigh that Bei Ye was indeed extraordinary.

Moreover, judging from the fact that these aristocratic ministers and their families seemed to take it all for granted, it couldn't be something unique to the imperial palace.

These vegetables were brought in by Qin Jing, of course. Although there were many people at the banquet today, there would still be enough for one or two meals.

Jingxue's attention was drawn to an elderly couple she had never seen before. They were sitting with the Duke of Anguo and the Duke of Ningguo, clearly indicating their high status. Such banquets were arranged according to rank.

"Ye Muchen, who are those elderly people?" Jingxue gestured with her eyes.

Ye Muchen followed Jingxue's gaze and said, "Oh, that's the Duke of Protectorate and his wife. I went to pick them up a few days ago."

"Oh!"

“Alas! The Duke and his wife only have one son and one daughter. More than ten years ago, the hostage of Dongyu Kingdom committed suicide in Lengyan Palace. That hostage was an unfavored prince, and his suicide was his own fault. I, Bei Ye, did not mistreat him.”

"But the prince's relatives harbored resentment and plotted for several years, sending spies and assassins to infiltrate Hengzhou City on the border and kill the prince and princess. Meanwhile, the prince's son fell off a cliff during the kidnapping."

"Later, although the Duke and his men found the child, the child became mentally disabled. He is now 11 years old, but still acts like a 3 or 4-year-old child."

As Jingxue listened to Ye Muchen's story, she looked at the elderly couple with white hair and felt a deep sense of sympathy. Why do the descendants of loyal and virtuous people always have to go through so many hardships?

God is truly blind!

"If it was from a fall, there might be a blood clot in the brain, which might be treatable!" Jingxue said subconsciously.