The legitimate daughter returns, and the princess goes crazy

"The Empress is here."

As the maid's voice sounded, the queen came out in gorgeous clothes, supported by her maids with graceful manners. She looked much better than the last time Mu Yan saw her in the enclosure.

"Your Majesty, may your Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."

"Your humble servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."

The Queen said gently, "Everyone please stand up. There is no need to be too formal at today's palace banquet."

Then she raised her eyebrows and asked, "I just heard some commotion outside the house. Did anything happen?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to step forward to reply, because the Queen had a calm expression on her face, and no one could guess whether she was happy or angry, so no one wanted to be the first to speak out at this time.

The picture remained still for a moment.

Seeing the Queen's increasingly impatient expression, Si Yao could not help but step forward and said innocently, "Your Majesty, it's all because of Si Yao's ignorance. I heard some gossip about Princess Pingting in the capital a few days ago, so when I saw her today, I wanted to ask her what was going on.

Who would have thought that she would suddenly get angry as soon as I mentioned this matter, and scolded me for meddling in other people's business. I couldn't help but argue with her for a few words, but who would have thought that I would disturb the Queen's peace and quiet. Si Yao really deserves to die."

After hearing this, everyone was shocked by her ability to confuse right and wrong. Han Bingjie immediately stepped forward to argue with her, but was stopped by Mu Yan's eyes.

She thought Mu Yan wanted to step forward and explain herself, but after waiting for a long time, she saw that she didn't even move, let alone speak to defend herself.

The queen glanced at Mu Yan, and a dark smile appeared on her lips. "Our Princess Pingting has always been eloquent and has a strong personality. It's normal that you can't win over her. I'm sorry to make you laugh."

These words were a clear compliment but a hidden criticism. On the surface, they were praising Mu Yan's eloquence, but in reality, they were mocking Mu Yan's intolerance and extreme personality.

But Mu Yan pretended not to understand, took a step forward and said calmly: "Thank you for the compliment, Queen."

After hearing this, the Queen was stunned for a moment, as if she had punched a cotton ball. She lowered her eyes to hide her emotions. "I haven't seen you for a few days. The princess is so modest. Well, it's getting late. Follow me to the palace banquet."

Then the group followed the queen in a mighty procession towards the palace banquet.

Han Bingjie hurriedly asked in a low voice: "Yan'er, that Saint from Dongfan is slandering you by turning black into white, why don't you say anything in rebuttal? This is not like your character."

Mu Yan smiled, "If it was just her, I would make her regret coming to Northern Qi. But today's scene may not be that simple."

"You mean the Queen?" Han Bingjie lowered her head and thought for a moment: "Yes, what the Queen said today is indeed thought-provoking."

Mu Yan taunted, "The Saintess of Northern Qi is a distinguished guest of our dynasty. Logically, she shouldn't have to wait outside the palace with us, but she stood outside. And the Queen, she showed up when Si Yao was at a disadvantage, and even deliberately used Si Yao's words to embarrass me, which made me think that today's incident was prompted by the Queen.

The Queen is the most honorable woman in our Northern Qi. If you argue with her, you will end up suffering in the end."

How could the royal family's authority tolerate provocation from a mere princess like her?

Some time ago, Si Yao was able to arrange an assassin in the princess's mansion, and today the queen staged such a scene with Si Yao again. I guess they have formed an alliance.

Why should I rush to give others something to hold against me?

Han Bingjie didn't know the details and asked in confusion, "Why is the Queen targeting you? Have you offended her?"

Mu Yan lowered her head and thought for a while. The most likely possibility was that the Queen resented her for finding out that Wang Peiru killed the Crown Princess, because that case made the fact that the Crown Prince favored his concubine and killed his wife public, causing the Crown Prince to not only be impeached by all the officials, but also be reprimanded by the Emperor.

I'm afraid even the death of the prince was more or less blamed on her.

Therefore, Mu Yan tried to keep a low profile throughout the palace banquet, not going on stage to perform, and not trying to attract attention.

Maybe because she was a little silent, the Queen and Si Yao did not focus their attention on her during the palace banquet.

Just like that, the palace banquet finally ended amidst fireworks.

Ever since Mo Xingchen brought fireworks from the south to the capital, whenever there was a grand festival or celebration, the palace would set off fireworks to celebrate.

Thinking of this person, Mu Yan finally couldn't sit still in Qiyun Pavilion anymore. Just when she wanted to change into night clothes and go to Huamanlou, a noise suddenly came from outside the house.

"Lord, something happened!"