The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

This was not the first time that Gu Jinchu entered the palace. The previous two times were full of dangers, so this time would probably not be so peaceful.

What I was thinking about at this moment was what I saw on the way here.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is supposed to be a day for family reunion, and there are also activities such as lighting lanterns and setting off fireworks every year. When the carriage passed through the streets and rivers, vendors along the way sold various lanterns.

There were many kinds of lanterns, which decorated the night beautifully. There were many people around the lantern riddle guessing area, all of them with happy smiles on their faces.

However, no one noticed that the number of patrolling city defense troops was several times more than usual.

Even when entering the palace, the armored Jinwu Guards lined up for patrol, and the vigilance was stricter than the previous two times.

When Li entered the palace for the first time, she wanted to wear all her most valuable jewellery on her bun.

As she spoke, the hair accessories on her head continued to reflect light.

"Is that His Majesty?" She covered her mouth, her eyes looking around with curiosity.

"No wonder he is called a lonely man. He is surrounded by a queen who doesn't look very old... I'm afraid those underage princes and princesses can't even talk to His Majesty."

When Third Master Jiang looked at her with a warning look, Li slightly stiffened her neck and muttered softly, "The emperor has given the Jiang family's women a reward. Third Master, you are my family member today."

Master Jiang San stuffed a beef strip into her hand, and without moving his lips, a voice came out of his mouth, "Eat it, and shut your mouth!"

Li rolled her eyes at him and couldn't help but look at the second and fifth rooms.

Mr. Jiang was a reserved person who pretended to be very affectionate in front of others. Although he seemed cold and unromantic, he doted on Liu in private.

Otherwise, why wouldn't the second house have even a concubine? After Liu came into the house, she gave birth to four children in succession.

In the fifth room, wherever Gu Jinchu appeared, Fifth Master Jiang's eyes would long be on his wife.

After they entered the palace, Fifth Master Jiang personally helped Gu Jinchu get off the carriage, and then he did everything himself when they arrived at the palace banquet.

I'm afraid all the ladies and wives of officials in this square envy Mrs. Jiang Wu for having such a good marriage.

How come they are all children of the Duke? There is such a big difference between these dukes.

My husband is slightly better than the master, but not much.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. A full moon hangs high above our heads. In order to facilitate moon-viewing, the banquet is set up in Taihemen Square.

The lanterns decorate the square as bright as day and are more exquisite and luxurious than those sold by street vendors.

However, this atmosphere lacks the joy that the Mid-Autumn Festival should have, and is more depressing.

Gu Jinchu's seat was in the front row of the third room. Li's words reached her ears intermittently. She raised her eyes and glanced at Emperor Jianming and Empress Yang who were sitting at the top.

Zhao Yu was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, and his compassionate eyes looked indifferently at everything that appeared before him.

Queen Yang beside him came in gorgeous attire, with a dazzling phoenix crown. Her makeup looked a little dull in comparison.

The childish face is even more obvious against the backdrop of the phoenix crown, making it hard to ignore.

The emperor and empress sat at the top, one of them adhered to her principle and did not drink, and the other had a childish face.

The two people sitting at the top seemed somewhat out of place with the atmosphere of the palace banquet and the delicious wine and food on the table.

It was not right to ask the officials to pick up the wine glasses in their hands, but they felt reluctant to put them down.

Chen Zhengde sat in the first row below the dragon table. His official position did not allow him to sit in the front seat.

Not even as good as the Duke.

Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only the Duke and his wife of Duke Dingguo were sitting at the table on one side of the dragon table. On the other side were the eldest princess and her husband.

Chen Zhengde looked at Zhao Yu and asked, "I wonder if Concubine Zhen has displeased His Majesty... Why didn't the Empress Dowager and Concubine Shu show up at the palace banquet today?"

Empress Yang spoke before Zhao Yu did, "I wonder what kind of gentleman Master Chen's family has found in Ningyuan City. Offending His Majesty's name is a mistake that cannot be made even in ordinary families."

Chen Zhengde bowed in the direction of Grand Secretary Yang, "As expected of you, you are the granddaughter of Lord Yang. You have Lord Yang's sharp words in the court."

Empress Yang said with a stern face, "I am talking to Lord Chen, why are you bringing up my grandfather? No wonder I was turned away when I sent a nanny to raise Concubine Zhen. That was the Empress Dowager's decree."

Gu Jinchu had never seen Queen Yang in his previous life, and this was the first time he saw her.

Her few words are enough to make the listeners feel happy.

Then, Empress Yang was heard to say, "After meeting Lord Chen today, I can understand why Concubine Zhen behaves like this!"

Lord Yang spoke up, "Your Majesty, please be careful with your words. Lord Chen is an official appointed by the court after all. Even though you are the head of the imperial palace, you should not dictate to officials of the previous dynasty."

Empress Yang's eyes turned red. "Lord Yang, what you said makes sense. I have overstepped the boundaries."

They all bullied the emperor, so as her legitimate wife, what was wrong with helping him? She still had to listen to her grandfather, but she felt a little uncomfortable.

At this time, Chen Zhengde's face was as gloomy as water.

When he raised his eyes, he saw Jin Yang, the commander of the Jinwu Guard, making a gesture to him.

Jin Yang's father was once his father's old subordinate. If he wanted to rebel without any mistakes at this time, it would be far from enough to have only the Jinwu Guards in hand.

The Jinwu Guards could only allow him to control the imperial city for a short period of time. If he wanted the officers and soldiers from Ningyuan City to enter the city, Guo Chen had to stand on his side.

He cast his gaze on the officials and ministers in the square not far away, as well as their families beside them.

When he saw Xiangshang first establish the Ming Emperor, a smile slowly appeared on his face.

almost.

Just let them be happy for a while.

For the first time ever, Zhao Yu served a piece of food to the empress beside him, without the help of a palace maid.

Then he looked at Huang Tong beside him and said, "Go and see what is holding up the Empress Dowager, Concubine Shu and Concubine Zhen. If there is nothing else, you still have to attend the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet."

Huang Tong bowed and agreed, but before he could pass on the message, the Empress Dowager came over with her people.

The Empress Dowager and Concubine Shu walked side by side in front, and behind them followed Master Mingjue Yuanshi, who had become a monk to preserve his chastity for the late emperor. He looked pale and his steps were slightly staggering.

They appeared together in the presence of the Emperor and Empress, as well as the attention of all officials and their wives.

Although Chen Yayuan was the Imperial Noble Consort Chen during the reign of the previous emperor, her appearance at today's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, with her plain-colored Taoist robe, seemed a bit out of place compared to the festive and luxurious scene in the palace with all the lights and decorations.

When they saw the Jinyiwei in Feiyu uniforms holding people behind them.

All the officials and their families who knelt down to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager could not help but look shocked.

Concubine Zhen, who was pregnant with the royal heir, and a Jinwu Guard were both in dishevel and had their mouths blocked.

They were speechless and were pressed by the Jinyiwei in front of the dragon case of Emperor Jianming. They looked terrified and beads of sweat kept rolling down their foreheads.

Empress Yang raised her chin and looked at Concubine Zhen who was kneeling on the bluestone road. Her slightly immature face was full of doubts, and she asked her:

"Zhen Fei, the Empress Dowager will not pursue your offense against His Majesty because she is pregnant with the heir. Why did you avoid seeing the nanny when I asked you to send her to your palace?"

Empress Yang was young and inexperienced.

Just because she couldn't understand what the two people kneeling on the ground had done before they came, didn't mean that the ministers and their families in the square didn't understand.

Gu Jinchu raised his hand and gently covered his mouth and nose with the handkerchief in his hand.

She and Master Jiang Wu were not only in the first row among all the officials, but also very close to the emperor.

Therefore, when Concubine Zhen and the guard were pressed to the ground, the smell emanating from their bodies drifted faintly over with the night breeze.

Gu Jinchu turned his head to glance at Master Jiang Wu beside him with a questioning look in his eyes.

Master Jiang Wu narrowed his eyes slightly, and gently patted the back of her hand with his hand hanging by his side.

Gu Jinchu didn’t quite understand whether Fifth Master knew what had happened or if this was part of his plan.

Chen Zhengde noticed that Concubine Zhen and the Jinwu Guard were looking at him for help, and the cup in his hand was crushed with a snap.

The Empress Dowager, supported by the palace maids, slowly sat down on the chair behind the desk and said, "It was Master Mingjue who discovered the debauchery of Concubine Zhen and the Jinwu Guards!"