Participating in the Concubine Selection Banquet means entering the palace. After Wen Ying met Wei Lingheng last time, she naturally wanted to find a chance to meet him again. After all, the emperor is very self-sufficient. If he only has a few dreams and is worried about others, this trip will be too easy.
For the sake of prudence, she couldn't let go of any chance to meet each other.
The scene of the concubine selection banquet was arranged in the imperial garden. A good day was chosen, and tables, chairs and screens were set up in the open air. The place was large, and many powerful wives and young ladies came one after another, and they started to socialize before the Lord came.
The main reason is that she is a step-wife and a concubine, so she has a lot of estrangement from these wives. Previously, the original owner used to be Xiaofu and climbed up to one or two high-ranking husbands' families, and acted as "madam diplomacy" for her husband. Wen Ying couldn't bear to make such a gesture, but she would not cut off her connections either. It didn't make those people notice any difference.
Song Xi sneered from the sidelines, her father also held power, so why should her stepmother be like this? It's just that she despises herself like dust, so others dare to step on her like that.
Although the wives at the table praised other people's daughters in their mouths, they all believed that their daughters were the chosen ones.
Unexpectedly, after the arrival of the concubine Shu who presided over the banquet, she was not interested in the noble ladies who were seated, but she was particularly enthusiastic about the young lady from the Wen family, that is, Song Xi's cousin.
The third prince's biological mother has passed away, and she was brought up to Concubine Shu to raise her, but Concubine Shu still gave birth to a son, who is the current second prince. On the one hand, she doesn't care much about adopting her son, and on the other hand, since today's concubine selection banquet is attended by famous and powerful people, she naturally doesn't want the third prince's future wife's status to be higher than that of her own daughter-in-law.
The Wen family itself was at the bottom of the ranks, and the cousin of the Wen family's father happened to be demoted, so she picked it right away.
Cousin Wen's family couldn't help being overjoyed, but the third prince was late, and Concubine Shu handed her the steps, and she was about to go up to chat immediately.
But at this moment, an exclamation was suddenly heard during the banquet.
The third prince Wei Xuan immediately turned his gaze over. Cousin Wen's family also looked in that direction, seeing that it was her cousin who was calling out to attract attention, she immediately gritted her teeth secretly.
Song Xi couldn't control what her cousin thought, her stepmother splashed a glass of scalding wine on her skirt! Although most of it fell on the corner of the skirt, it still splashed on the arm.
She couldn't help sneering in her heart, it was rare for her stepmother to come up with such a clumsy method because she didn't want her to cling to the prince and stand in a higher position than her. One must know that in her previous life she was locked away after being attacked at Longxing Temple and never participated in the Concubine Selection Banquet, so she was defenseless against this move.
Wen Ying and Concubine Shu apologized: "My concubine missed and disturbed my mother's elegance, so I will accompany my little girl to change clothes."
"It's just an unintentional mistake, Miss Song will understand." Concubine Shu caught Song Xi's expression staring at Wen Ying, quite displeased, and then said to the palace: "Lead Miss Song to change clothes, and change a pot for Mrs. Song Here comes the wine. Mrs. Song can just sit here with peace of mind."
The wives present also thought like Song Xi, and they all whispered and discussed in a low voice.
Wei Xuan had a negative impression of Wen Ying because of Liu Xia's Tibetan affairs, and seeing it made her feel even worse. Sure enough, all the stepmothers in the world are the same, but that Miss Song family is pitiful.
But not long after Song Xi left, the queen made her final appearance.
The queen was born slender, and she knew that she was not the protagonist today, so she wore plain clothes. The simple and elegant moon white fairy dress was very suitable. However, when she appeared on the stage, everyone felt a "thump" in their hearts.
If I remember correctly, the lady from the Song family who left the scene just now was wearing a Yuebailiu fairy dress, except for the different details, at first glance it almost seemed that she was wearing the same dress. It's a big taboo to clash with the superiors!
As a result, the ladies and wives present couldn't help but understand Mrs. Song's intentions, and when they whispered to each other, they were full of praise.
I thought it was a mother-daughter disagreement, but now it seems that although she is a stepmother, she has a loving heart. Coupled with the knowledge of the queen's dress, she is well-informed in the palace, and she has extraordinary connections, so it is worth making friends.
The third prince doesn't know about lawsuits between women. If someone told him that "there are two people in the world who would fight because their clothes are the same color", he would definitely scoff.
He watched the play for a long time, and when he saw that Ying took the opportunity to chat with Concubine Shu, he couldn't help but deepen his dislike for her again.
Although Wen Ying was gossiping with Concubine Shu on the surface, she was also a little anxious in her heart. She had just taken a dangerous move, and if she didn't get it right, Song Zheng would misunderstand that she was a hindrance to her stepdaughter. But she had to. Although the location of the concubine selection banquet is in the palace, they can't move around at will, so they have to find a way.
Concubine Shu also wanted to use the Third Prince's Concubine Selection Banquet to help her son. When she thought that she was the wife of the Minister of War, she felt a little eager in her heart. She frequently persuaded her to drink and chatted warmly with her for a while.
Wen Ying absent-mindedly drank two cups, and suddenly, the maid who led Song Xi turned back and whispered to her: "Miss Song is a bit inconvenient, so I ordered my maidservant to find Madam."
After hearing this, she confessed to Concubine Shu, Concubine Shu didn't stop her and let her get up.
Wen Ying thought at first that Song Xi was trying to play some trick. Her body is not suitable for drinking, and she was persuaded to drink a few more sips just now. Now that the alcohol is strong, her feet are erratic, and her heart is even more vigilant.
Seeing that the palace maid was leading farther and farther, and the road was getting deeper and deeper, she suddenly had another guess.
With Song Xi alone, no matter how he plans to do anything, it is impossible to be in the deep palace.
Another thought flashed through her mind. The more she thought about it, the faster her heart beat suddenly.
When they arrived in front of a side hall, the maid stepped back and opened the door herself.
As soon as the door opened, her foot softened when she stepped over the threshold, and she was about to fall to the ground, and in an instant, she threw herself into a man's strong embrace.
In addition, there is also a dragon birth incense that can only be used by the emperor of this dynasty in his arms.
Wei Lingheng felt that he must be crazy.
Otherwise, how could he not be able to hold back after hearing the news that Concubine Shu persuaded her to drink, and ordered someone to take her to this side hall where no one passed by
She can't drink alcohol, and if she drinks two more glasses, she will be allergic.
This is what he knew from the dream.
That day, he had already made a decision, but that night he dreamed of her again. This time there was no story, she was the only one, she kept asking him "why don't you want her" in his arms, and then she cried, very pitifully.
He was crying helplessly.
On the second day, Concubine Shu presented the list of guests invited to the Concubine Selection Banquet. He flipped through it casually, and his eyes were fixed on it.
A certain line reads: The wife of Song Zheng, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Wen Ying of the Song family.
From the moment she entered the palace, he knew that everything she said and did would be reported by the people below. He made an excuse for himself, saying that he was afraid that she would be bullied in the palace.
But he didn't know that was not the case until the moment she accidentally fell and he took her into his arms.
The facial features of Wen Ying's body are rather tender, if it wasn't for the bun on top of her head and the purple-trimmed gown that made her look so old-fashioned, people would believe her when she went out and said she was a girl.
Now that she drank the wine, her cheeks were flushed and her eyes were hazy, like the soft sandalwood in a dream that had been drilled into his nose, which made Wei Lingheng's heart beat, and asked her: "Are you drinking?" How many cups?"
"Changfeng?" She shook her head, and seeing that her body was about to fall again, she subconsciously grabbed his skirt to stabilize her figure, "Why are you here? What are you doing in the palace?"
She really knows Changfeng.
Wei Lingheng thought of the meeting between the two of them in the woods. She was reserved and avoided his provocative words. Now that she is drunk, she is suitable for questioning.
"How do you know my name is Changfeng?" He asked in a low voice.
She laughed as soon as she heard it, and muttered: "Am I drunk or are you drunk? Why didn't I know your name is Changfeng? Not only do I know your name is Changfeng, I also know that you are very good at light work! I am thirteen years old We became good friends when we were together, how could I not know you, it's strange, am I dreaming again..." The voice faded, as if murmuring in doubt.
Wei Lingheng squeezed her arm tightly, originally wanted to let go, but now he couldn't let go.
She had the same dream, the same dream as him.
His emotions were like a stone being thrown in the middle of a lake, causing ripples.
It was clear that she was still wearing high-end clothes, dressed like this woman, but he looked at her fluttering eyelashes and her dimples when she smiled, and all the details were the same as Pepe in the dream.
"Do you like Changfeng?"
She looked up at him, which should have expressed the meaning of "strange", but her eyes were watery, and a red mark was drawn at the end of her slightly drunk eyes, like the tail of a goldfish, which lured him to lower his head a little. "Huh?" He was waiting for her answer.
"You... lower your head again." She waved at him with difficulty, "I'll tell you quietly."
It is the most unreasonable thing to talk to a drunk person. Hearing this, Wei Lingheng approached her again and put his ear next to her speaking lips.
Caught off guard, someone kissed her on the cheek!
In a blink of an eye, he raised his head, and his unfathomable black eyes, like a deep pool, stared straight at her.
She was a little disturbed by the look, broke free from him, and ran to the side.
He also let her go, but his pursuing eyes were like ropes, binding her firmly.
Wen Ying hid beside the long table, and almost knocked off the beauty goblet that was decorated on it, so she managed to stabilize herself, making him laugh straight away. But laughing and laughing, she felt that something was wrong. She seemed uncomfortable and wanted to scratch her face.
Wei Lingheng suddenly remembered that when Pepe drank alcohol, she would develop allergies and rashes on her face.
He took a few strides over and grabbed her hand. If you look carefully, you can see that there are small red spots on the face. He immediately raised his voice to call people.
Wang Deyong has long been curious about the person His Majesty misses so much, and he didn't let others guard him, and ran over by himself as soon as he heard the sound.
Looking at it this way, it doesn't necessarily look like a beautiful country.
It's just that she has a delicate figure like a girl, and there is a woman who has enjoyed the joy of fish and water in her eyebrows and eyes, which is unique to her. The combination of the two is already eye-catching, but right now, after drinking, he is almost drunk, and even the red spots on his cheeks are full of coquettishness, which is indeed very attractive.
He was the eunuch who was able to hold on, so he pretended he didn't see it, so he was ordered to get the ointment.
When he closed the door, he saw through the crack of the door again that the woman's hand was restrained by His Majesty and could not move. He thought it was an itchy face, so he rubbed her shoulder with it, pitiful.
Afterwards, His Majesty leaned over and actually blew on her face, then lowered his head and spoke to her, as if asking. Then the woman nodded, and His Majesty just breathed on her gently, with extremely gentle eyes.
As soon as the door was closed, Wang Deyong covered his beating heart.
This is really, the tenderness of the emperor!