The Evil Emperor's Favorite: The Sickly and Poisonous Concubine Goes Crazy

The next morning, the rewards from His Majesty arrived at the Su family. No one in the Su family was promoted, and His Majesty rewarded the Su family with many rare treasures, so many that the front hall couldn't hold them all. It was many times more than the rewards given according to the law in the past.

His Majesty will hold a banquet in Taichen Palace in the evening to entertain the soldiers from the Northern Frontier, and everyone in the Su family will be invited to attend.

Su Jingning was woken up early in the morning by the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo. She tried on one dress after another, but the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo was not satisfied at all.

"Oh, mother, don't change, I'll just wear this one. It's just a trip to the palace, there's no need to go through so much trouble." Su Jingning lazily sat in the chair, too tired to move.

Lady Zhenguogong looked at Su Jingning's expression, which showed that she didn't want to move no matter what, and carefully looked at the light blue silk embroidered skirt she was wearing. The hem of the skirt was embroidered with large magnolia flowers, which really matched Ning'er's temperament.

"Then wear one, comb the young lady's hair, and wear that white jade headdress." The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo waved her hand and compromised.

My daughter has never liked crowds and never attended banquets in the past. But today is a palace banquet and she cannot refuse. Her precious daughter, who has been hidden for many years, naturally cannot lose to the noble ladies of other families.

Looking at her graceful, cold and beautiful daughter, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo nodded in satisfaction. She was indeed her daughter, and she had the style of a young rebel. Back then, she was also the most talented woman in Jiangnan, famous throughout Jiangnan.

"Mother, Ningning, are you ready? It's time to get ready to enter the palace." Su Jingmo's voice came from outside the house, urging the mother and daughter who had been dawdling for a long time.

"Alright, alright, mother, hurry up, my second brother and I are waiting for you at the door." Su Jingning stood up impatiently and said as he walked out. He was finally able to escape from the clutches of his mother.

When they arrived at the door, the carriage was already harnessed, and they happened to run into Madam Su Er, who was just as late as them, followed by Su Luoting and Su Luowan, who were dressed up elegantly and gracefully by Madam Su Er. Su Luowan was young, and her pink dress made her look delicate and lovely. Su Luoting was wearing a moon-white silk dress, with an elegant temperament and graceful appearance.

The two of them looked at Su Jingning with resentment in their eyes, and Su Jingning instantly realized that the two of them had also been forced by their second aunt to dress up for a long time.

Su Luoshu was already waiting in the carriage. When he saw them, he immediately waved to them.

"Aunt, mother, please get in the car quickly. You see uncle and father are so tired from waiting." Su Luowan looked at Su Bo and Su Ming who were standing beside the carriage in the distance with a bit of gloating.

Pulling Su Jingning along without looking back, he said, "Second sister, hurry up and go to Fourth sister's carriage. My mother has been telling me the rules all day. I have memorized them all, and I don't want to listen to her nagging me all the way."

Su Jingning was dragged into Su Luoshu's carriage by Su Luowan, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and Su Luoting also followed them in the carriage.

Su Luoshu was wearing a green brocade dress, and she looked well-dressed. The jewelry she wore was the latest style from Yunmiao Pavilion. Her eyebrows and eyes were lively, and she had a bit of heroic spirit that the Su sisters did not have.

The Su family sat in four carriages, with the young masters of the Su family riding horses in the front, and the convoy slowly drove towards the palace.

The Duke Zhenguo's Mansion was only half an incense stick's distance away from the imperial palace, and the carriage soon stopped at the palace gate.

Many people gathered at the palace gate. Today, His Majesty not only entertained the soldiers who returned from the northern border, but also the officials and their families above the third rank of the court. Therefore, those who could attend the palace banquet today were all powerful people in the imperial capital, either rich or noble, and of extraordinary strength.

As soon as Su Jingning got off the carriage, he saw the tall and handsome man standing in the front with his father. Perhaps he was too dazzling, Su Jingning could see him at a glance.

I don't know what my father said to him, but he looked in my direction with a smile in his eyes. My mother waved to her and asked her to come over.

"My mother is calling me, I'll go over first." Su Jingning said to Su Luoshu who was standing aside.

Su Jingning quickly walked up to them. Gu Yan'an still had a smile on his face, and stood politely beside the Duke of Zhenguo, looking at her.

"Ning'er, come quickly. Go and meet the Prince of Beiyang Palace. Prince Gu has just returned to Beijing, you haven't met him before." The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo was smiling.

Su Jingning was suspicious. Why did A Niang suddenly introduce Gu Yan'an to him? Did A Niang know Gu Yan'an before?

"Greetings, Master Gu." Su Jingning looked dignified and well-behaved, and greeted Gu Yan'an obediently.

"Mr. Gu greets Miss Su." Gu Yan'an looked at Su Jingning, who bowed her head and pretended not to know him. The smile in his eyes became even wider and he cooperated with her in acting.

"The Princess of Beiyang and I were close friends back then. When the princess passed away that year, I was pregnant in Jiangnan and couldn't go to pay my respects. Over the years, I felt sad every time I thought of the princess. Later, I always wanted to meet the princess's child, but you were always in the Northern Frontier and I couldn't see you. Now that I see the young hero you are, I'm sure the princess' spirit in heaven would be proud of you." The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo looked at Gu Yan'an with a moved expression, her eyes moist, as if she was looking through her at an old friend from the past.

"You are alone in the capital now. If you don't mind, please come to our house often. It will also make up for my guilt towards my sister, the princess." The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo looked at Gu Yan'an lovingly.

"Thank you for your concern, ma'am. It is my junior who should visit you." Gu Yan'an spoke in a humble voice and behaved politely.

"Okay, let's go in, the banquet is about to begin." The Duke of Zhenguo said in a deep voice.

After saying that, he nodded to Gu Yan'an and took his wife into the palace first. Su Jingning followed behind them. The eldest and second brothers didn't know where they went, and suddenly they couldn't be found.

Looking at the tall palace walls and the exquisite and gorgeous glazed tiles, the beautiful scenery within the palace walls is enclosed. Outsiders cannot see the beautiful scenery inside, and the people inside cannot see the freedom outside.

Su Jingning did not envy the supremacy and wealth in the palace. She had made up her mind that in her previous life, she had been defeated in the struggle for royal power in the palace. In this life, if she could solve all the problems threatening the Su family, she would leave the capital, roam the world and become a chivalrous knight.

"Is this your first time entering the palace?" Gu Yan'an's deep and clear voice sounded in her ears.

"Yeah." Su Jingning hesitated and replied. This was indeed her first time in the palace in this life. When she was a child, she was often sick and rarely went out. Later, she went to Jiangnan to recuperate for four years. After she came back, she didn't like going out, so she never went to the palace again.

"Did you apply the medicine on time?" Gu Yan'an walked beside Su Jingning, glancing sideways at the halo on the girl's soft hair with a gentle expression.

"I applied it. The ointment you gave me is really useful. What is it made of? It's very effective in removing scars." Su Jingning remembered that the scar on her forearm had grown new pink flesh, and the scar had faded a lot. She tilted her head and looked at Gu Yan'an and asked. She also wanted to prepare a few bottles, but she couldn't identify one of the herbs in the medicine Gu Yan'an gave her.

"I don't know either. It was prescribed by the doctor in the mansion. If you like it, I can ask for the prescription for you and give it to you in two days." Gu Yan'an said softly.

"That's great, thank you." Su Jingning curved her almond-shaped eyes and smiled beautifully.

"Oh, you're welcome." Gu Yan'an looked at her smile and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth slightly, his voice soft.

When the Duke of Zhenguo turned around, he happened to see his daughter smiling sweetly at the young man in brocade clothes. The young man, who was always arrogant and cold and looked down on everyone, looked at his daughter with a gentle and doting look.

The Duke of Zhenguo's expression changed. This kid had made outstanding achievements at a young age and was a young genius, but his mind was too deep, even he couldn't see through him. He didn't want his precious daughter to be too close to him, so as not to be deceived. After all, this kid was good-looking, and his silly daughter liked good-looking people the most.

"Ning'er, come here!" he called in a deep voice, looking at Gu Yan'an vigilantly.

When Su Jingning heard his father calling him, he didn't know why, but he still followed him obediently.

After Su Jingning passed by, the Duke of Zhenguo quickened his pace and left Gu Yan'an behind, fearing that he would talk to his daughter again.