Moonlit Calamity: The Dragon Girl's Life of Idleness is Broken

After giving her instructions, she went out to consult with other patients. After that, a long queue formed at her place as the flu was spreading rapidly and patients kept pouring in.

Dr. Yuan's pharmacy charges reasonable prices, so many patients are willing to come here for treatment, even if it's a bit far.

With the flu season so severe, other clinics must be overflowing with patients.

Long Chuqing wrote down two prescriptions and showed them to Doctor Yuan.

She explained to Dr. Yuan that one of the prescriptions was for reducing fever. There were many patients with fever these days, so she could first brew a large pot of medicine. Patients with severe fever could drink the medicine to stabilize their condition.

One of them is for preventing colds. It can be given to the patient's family members. They are all inexpensive and effective remedies. They don't cost much money. I suggest distributing them for free.

Upon hearing this, Doctor Yuan repeatedly praised her for her thoughtfulness and immediately ordered the medicine to be prepared and brewed by the shop assistant.

Now, let's return to the palace.

After a series of elaborate sacrificial rites, it was already afternoon. By the time they returned to the palace, it was past 3 PM, and a banquet had already been prepared.

The main group that went to the sacrificial ceremony returned to the palace one after another, and several princes also came to the banquet and walked towards the men's seats.

The men gathered together to chat, while the women sat on the other side.

When Prince Yu returned, he went to find his queen and daughter. He took his daughter from his queen and held her in his arms.

Then he looked at her with concern and asked, "Is Yao Yao cold? Has Rou'er been good today?"

Princess Yu smiled and said, "It's not cold today, and Rou'er has been very well-behaved. But you must be tired today."

When Princess Rui saw Prince Yu arrive, she curtsied and greeted him before going to find her own prince.

The princes standing together were a beautiful sight; their tall, handsome, and noble figures drew the attention of the young girls, who secretly admired them.

Before long, the Emperor changed into a bright yellow dragon robe and came to the banquet hall. The Empress came to his side and sat down with him.

The crowd knelt and bowed, saying, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress!"

"Rise, my lords." Emperor Sukang greeted everyone with a smile, "It is a rare occasion to hold a banquet today, so please do not be too reserved. It is a rare occasion for us to gather together, so please feel free to relax and make yourselves at ease."

He gestured for everyone to take their seats.

The Emperor and Empress sat on the main throne, with the princes and other members of the royal family sitting on either side of Emperor Sukang. Following them were the important ministers, who were seated in order of their official ranks.

The concubines, princesses, and other female relatives sat on the other side.

After everyone took their seats in order, the Emperor ordered the banquet to begin.

As the melodious sounds of string and wind instruments filled the air, dancers and singers slowly walked onto the stage, and the banquet officially began, instantly enlivening the atmosphere.

As the performance began, palace servants carried wine and dishes to the audience in an orderly fashion.

They enjoyed a delicious feast while leisurely watching the singing and dancing.

Everyone had a big smile on their face, and those sitting next to each other were toasting and laughing. The atmosphere was very lively and cheerful.

After the banquet, the palace servants cleared the bowls and chopsticks from the table and served tea, fruits, and snacks...

The Empress looked at the Emperor sitting beside her and said gently, "Your Majesty, today the young gentlemen and ladies have prepared their own talents for your appreciation."

Emperor Sukang was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Very well, in that case, those who perform outstandingly will be rewarded."

The young men and women from prominent families present were secretly overjoyed upon hearing this.

Today I am attending the palace banquet, a rare opportunity to showcase myself in front of the Emperor and everyone else.

First, the young masters from various families took turns to perform. The men mostly composed poems, wrote calligraphy on the spot, or painted.

Some perform a set of sword techniques, while others engage in sparring matches.

It can be said that each of them had excellent talents, and they won applause from the audience and the emperor's praise.

The emperor also rewarded a young man who wrote excellent calligraphy, and commended the others, hoping that they would study hard, pass the imperial examinations in the future, and one day be able to share the burden of the court.

Hearing the Emperor's encouraging words, the young men were filled with excitement. They also hoped that one day they could achieve good results and that their years of studying would have a good ending.

Most of the young ladies focused on playing musical instruments and dancing, while some painted on the spot, each vying for attention.

They usually stayed at home, so they wanted to make a good impression on the emperor and others since they had the opportunity to show their faces.

After the young lady who sang and played the zither went offstage, Shen Anning came on stage carrying a guqin.

She was quiet and reserved, and played a soothing and lingering piece of music. Although it did not have any dramatic ups and downs, it still made people feel comfortable and they all applauded.

After hearing this, Emperor Sukang and the Empress exchanged a glance, nodded, and smiled knowingly.

He Wanqing chose a pipa. With Shen Anning's soothing and lingering style, she chose a faster-paced piece, which was met with applause from everyone.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Sukang and the Empress laughed with delight.

Fang Qiuyu chose to dance. She was light and graceful, and although her dance skills weren't the best, they were still quite good.

She preferred sword dancing to playing the piano and dancing, but since everyone was showcasing their talents today, she couldn't refuse.

After the dance, Fang Qiubai was the first to clap and cheer, and everyone else followed suit, expressing their approval.

Ye Lingwei also chose to dance. She chose a peach-colored dance dress that was light and flowing. The dress's fitted waist accentuated her perfect curves, and her exquisite makeup further enhanced her beauty.

As soon as she appeared, all eyes were on her.

Ye Lingwei's father, Ye Feng, served as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War. He sat below the stage, looking at his outstanding daughter, and proudly raised his head.

An official nearby complimented, "Lord Ye's daughter is so outstanding, I wonder which young master is worthy of her."

Some people said, "Of course, only men of equal family background and appearance are worthy of him. Perhaps one of the princes present tonight has taken a liking to him. When Lord Ye is promoted, don't forget us."

Lord Ye suppressed the slight curve of his lips and said seriously, "Gentlemen, it's best not to say such things. It wouldn't be good if others heard it. Let things take their course."

On Madam Ye's side, the ladies of the court also showered her with compliments: "Miss Ye truly deserves to be called the most beautiful woman in the capital. She is becoming more and more beautiful. I wonder which lucky young man will be able to marry her."

The Emperor looked at the Empress and asked, "Whose daughter is this?"

The Empress glanced at Ye Lingwei, who was dancing, and said, "Your Majesty, she is the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Ye, named Ye Lingwei."

The Emperor nodded, his eyes darting around: "I have heard that there is an outstanding woman in the Ye family. Seeing her today, I can confirm that her reputation is well-deserved. I have seen the portrait, but she is even more beautiful in person."

The Empress laughed and said, "She is now known as the most talented woman and the most beautiful woman in the capital!"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor turned to the Empress and smiled sweetly: "What does the Empress think of this woman? What do you think if she were to be betrothed to the Third Prince?"

The Empress immediately composed herself and said with a slight smile, "This woman is indeed beautiful and talented, but Yue'er is a man of his own mind. I think it would be best to ask for his opinion first."

The emperor pondered for a moment and thought it made sense. If he didn't like it, he would complain about it later.

"Indeed, I was just saying that today. There are quite a few outstanding noble ladies who are not much worse than her."