The charming empress is too good at fishing, and the ruthless emperor has fallen

The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is held in the Imperial Garden.

On the way here, Lu Zan happened to meet Concubine Xie holding the eldest prince's hand, coming from the direction of Yongshou Palace.

Concubine Xie didn't seem to be in a good mood, but as soon as she saw him, the ice and snow on her cold and flawless face immediately melted away, and a touching smile slowly blossomed.

"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."

"My son, I pay my respects to my father."

Both mother and son saluted Lu Zan.

Lu Zan's originally cold handsome face also had a slight smile: "Get back on your feet."

He personally helped the two of them stand up, and then touched the head of the eldest prince Lu Kang, with a warm and tender look in his eyes.

"Why did the emperor come alone? I thought you would go to the palace banquet with the queen."

Concubine Xie asked softly with her eyes moving, her voice as sweet as an oriole.

"I forgot for a moment."

Lu Zan paused. Usually on such occasions, to show his respect for the queen, he would go to Kunning Palace to show up with the queen. However, today he completely ignored the queen because he was thinking about other things.

But this is not a big deal.

Lu Zan only frowned slightly, then took Concubine Xie's hand and walked towards the Imperial Garden.

Not long after, the emperor and his concubine appeared together with the eldest prince.

The queen waited for Lu Zan for a long time, but she came over from the other side and happened to meet the three of them in front of everyone in the imperial garden, looking at each other from left to right.

Beside the Queen, Xiang Mo's eyes turned red when he saw Lu Zan accompanying Mr. Xie.

She quickly looked at her mother-in-law.

The queen was also stunned, with a glimmer in her eyes, but she smiled calmly, stepped forward to salute, and said with a smile: "When I saw that the emperor had not arrived at Kunning Palace, I expected that the emperor had gone to pick up the imperial concubine and the emperor. The eldest prince came over, after all, they have not been in the palace for a long time, so they came over by themselves."

As soon as Concubine Xie heard this, she knew that the queen had misunderstood.

However, Lu Zan didn't seem to want to explain, so she smiled and said, "The emperor feels sorry for the eldest prince."

Having said this, it was confirmed that Lu Zan went to pick her up specially.

"The eldest prince is the emperor's only prince and the eldest son. It is right for the emperor to feel sorry for him." The queen smiled knowingly.

Everyone saw this scene in their eyes.

I won’t say how it looks on the surface, but everyone has their own thoughts in their hearts.

The queen is the master of the harem.

However, the title of concubine has always been reserved for the emperor's most favored woman.

It seems that Concubine Xie has been away from the palace for three months, but her favor has not diminished at all. She even seems to be slightly more favored than the Queen as soon as she returns. This is both enviable and jealous.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a major festival of the year.

At the festival banquet, in addition to concubines from the harem, former ministers, princes and nobles would also come with their families. As for the list, the queen would draw up the list, and Lu Zan would take a look at it.

This is also a rare opportunity for the harem concubines to meet their families.

At this time, Prime Minister Xie and Mrs. Cui, the Prime Minister's wife, were naturally very pleased to see their daughter so proud in front of the Holy Master.

Prime Minister Xie sat next to him, Grand Tutor Jing Wenfeng, and Grand Tutor's wife Li Shi.

At this moment, the emperor and the concubine were seen taking their seats one after another, and everyone attending the palace banquet today was considered complete.

Mrs. Li glanced at the faces of the concubines one by one, with a hint of anxiety and worry on their faces.

"What's wrong with Mrs. Li? Could it be that you haven't seen Concubine Jing and are worried about her?" When Mrs. Cui saw this, she knew what she was doing, but she still asked deliberately.

She didn't lower her voice deliberately so that everyone could hear her.

Lu Zan, the Queen, and Concubine Xie all looked over at once.

Zhao Bin hooked her finger on the wine glass, a little surprised that Mrs. Cui would take the initiative to find trouble with Jing Bin's mother. Does this mean there is some conflict between Concubine Xie and Jing Bin?

She raised her eyebrows and stared at Mrs. Li with an amused expression.

"Yes, Concubine Jing has always been frail and sick. I'm really worried since I didn't see her today." Mrs. Li's face was calm. She was famously timid and cowardly in the capital. At this time, she lowered her head slightly in spite of the many gazes. He lowered his head and forced a wry smile on his face.

When Mrs. Cui heard this, a sarcastic sneer flashed in her eyes.

Jing Shu is a concubine and is qualified to participate in such a palace banquet. Her absence can only mean that she is either injured or sick again, or she has made a mistake.

It was no secret that Jing Shu was punished and banned from the palace, and the news had already spread outside the palace.

At this time, Mrs. Li was worried about being frail and sick. She was obviously afraid that she would make a mistake and anger the Holy Emperor, and she would fall out of favor.

"Mrs. Li, there is no need to be like this. The palace has both the emperor sitting in charge and the empress in charge of the sixth palace. It is the most secure thing. If you say you can't worry about it, don't you think even the emperor and the empress can't worry about it?" Mrs. Cui took the opportunity to ridicule. she said.

When Mrs. Li heard this, a hint of cowardice suddenly appeared on her face, and she quickly lowered her head and apologized: "My wife said something wrong. Please forgive me, Your Majesty and the Queen."

Hearing this, the queen smiled gently: "It's okay, Mrs. Li is the mother of the concubine after all. It's natural for a mother to care about her children. What's the crime in this?"

With just one sentence, the smiles on Concubine Xie and Madam Cui's faces faded away.

Zhao Bin also snorted lightly and caressed her belly lazily.

Lu Zan looked over.

Thinking of the woman who suddenly broke the appointment tonight because she was afraid of others, her cold lips moved and said: "Jing concubine is alone in Yicui Palace today, which is a bit deserted. However, the palace rules are here, and I can't make an exception." .”

When Concubine Xie and Concubine Zhao heard this, the corners of their lips curled up.

However, in the next sentence, Lu Zan said: "But since Mrs. Li is worried, I will allow you to enter the palace in a few days and go to Yicui Palace to talk to the concubine."

This means that Mrs. Li can enter the palace once Jingshu is released from confinement.

At the same time, it also faintly conveyed another meaning. Jing Shu had not fallen out of favor and was still highly valued by him.

When Mrs. Li heard this, she immediately looked overjoyed and stood up quickly to salute and thank her: "My wife, thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lu Zan nodded and said no more words.

This is just a small episode.

The queen said some festive words related to the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Lu Zan said nothing, only nodded to indicate that the palace banquet could begin.

Next, there will be various performances, especially after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it will be the first general election after Lu Zan ascended the throne. Today, there are many showgirls attending the palace banquet. They take this opportunity to perform their talents in advance. If you want Show your face in front of Lu Zan.

Among them are those who play the piano, those who paint, and those who recite poetry.

Lu Zan was slightly distracted when he heard those things.

These days, Jingshu would write a poem about the moonlight and lovesickness every night. While conveying his affection, he also found an excuse to have a private meeting with him.

There is a poem in it that goes like this.

“The bright moon rises on the sea, and the world is at this moment together.

The lover complains about the night, and the lovesickness begins at night.

Extinguishing the candles, the pity is full, and the cloak feels lucid.

I can't bear to give it away, but I still have a good night's sleep. "

It's obvious that her handwriting hurts the eyes even more than a second glance.

The love poems written with such ugly characters are so stunning and unforgettable.

Compared with the poems written by Jing Shu, these so-called famous ladies or talented women are nothing to mention.

On the side, Concubine Xie saw Lu Zan's lack of interest, and her heart was slightly relieved, thinking that none of these beautiful women could catch his eye.

"Someone is coming."

However, the next moment, Lu Zan suddenly interrupted a young lady who was reciting poetry, pointed to the long case in front of him, and ordered Wang Zhong, "Bring this pot of wine and this plate of mooncakes to Go to Yicui Palace and give her a taste."

It’s self-evident who this “she” is.

But the single word, the kind of intimacy that no one else noticed, made Concubine Xie tighten the wine glass in her hand instantly, and a layer of frost appeared on her face.