The March Banquet for children in Daliang is the most important day after birth. It is also on this day that the family elders give the child a name and enter it into the family tree.

At the March banquet of the little princess of Prince Rong's Mansion.

Xiao Qi's behavior of bringing Lin Yao to the banquet undoubtedly became the focus of everyone's attention.

The person accompanying him was no longer Shen Qiuchi, who had fought alongside him, but the new favorite concubine Lin Yao.

Lin Yao's beauty and fragility formed a sharp contrast with Shen Qiuchi's dignity and majesty, but Xiao Qi seemed to not care about it at all, and there was only deep love for Lin Yao in his eyes.

Prince Rong Xiao Jingyuan saw this and felt mixed emotions.

He knew Xiao Qi's temper. Once he made up his mind about something, it would be difficult for him to change it. Why was he like this now, bewitched by beauty?

But he still couldn't help but step forward and persuade: "Your Majesty, I'm not saying anything to you, but even though you are an emperor, you should know the importance of being faithful to one person. Although my niece-in-law has a strong personality and I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, I'm sometimes a little scared of her, but she has given so much for you over the years, you should never treat her like this."

Xiao Qi frowned slightly. He naturally knew that some of the elders of the Xiao family and those who supported Shen Qiuchi would have opinions about treating Shen Qiuchi like this. He also knew how much Prince Rong valued Shen Qiuchi.

But at this moment, if he does not show his feelings for Lin Yao, he may not be able to confuse King Liang.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Uncle, I know what you mean. But love cannot be forced. My feelings for the concubine cannot be changed."

"Although feelings cannot be changed, men in our Xiao family are upright and responsible for their wives and children. Shen Qiuchi is the queen, and even if you can't absolutely favor her, bringing a concubine out to the banquet is completely disrespectful to the queen's status. This is unacceptable!"

Xiao Jingyuan spoke earnestly, and Xiao Qi nodded. He understood what he said. After all, it was the full moon banquet for the uncle's daughter. Xiao Qi changed the subject: "Uncle Wang is right. I will think about it carefully. Now let's start the banquet for my cousin."

Xiao Jingyuan sighed. He knew Xiao Qi's character. Once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

He looked at his cradle daughter and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that she would meet someone who would truly treat her well in the future, and not be like Shen Qiuchi, who gave everything but received nothing in return.

The March Banquet continued, and amidst the laughter and joy, the figures of Xiao Qi and Lin Yao stood out.

Shen Qiuchi stood quietly in the corner, looking at them with complicated eyes, his face full of helplessness and bitterness.

People who don't know the truth would naturally sigh when they see the two of them acting like this. Shen Qiuchi had been the most favored in the harem for many years, but she was blind after all. Now Xiao Qi doesn't love her that much, and now he doesn't even care about her face.

How many people would not be interested in what they saw? Some people secretly gloated over the misfortune, but they did not dare to jump in front of Shen Qiuchi.

The Shen family sat not far away, watching this scene between the emperor and empress, some were happy and some were sad.

I'm afraid this palace will be bustling from now on!

Xiao Qi and Shen Qiuchi returned to the palace together. Shen Qiuchi went back to his bedroom first, claiming he was not feeling well.

Xiao Qi stood at the gate of the palace, watching Shen Qiuchi's figure gradually disappear into the distance, with endless care and tenderness surging in his heart, but he still asked others where Lin Yao had gone.

"The Imperial Concubine said that she felt a little dizzy after three rounds of drinking, so she rested for a while in Prince Rong's mansion."

"I understand." After saying that, Xiao Qi went to Shen Qiuchi's palace with regret.

He knew that Shen Qiuchi had paid too much for their relationship and for the peace and stability of the country.

After returning to the palace, Xiao Qi immediately ordered the servants to prepare medicinal baths and warming soups for Shen Qiuchi.

He sat beside Shen Qiuchi's bed, looking at Shen Qiuchi's tired face, his heart filled with guilt and self-blame.

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