Mo Shujun pointed Leng Yan to Shi Junhe as his concubine. Leng Yan naturally wanted to please Shi Qingxue, who was deeply favored by Shi Junhe, but she would not mind stumbling upon her 'love rival' Dong Hui.
Shi Qingxue also knew this. She didn't bother to think about how to convince Mo Shujun to agree that neither she nor Dong Hui would attend the palace banquet. Mo Shujun probably wished that Dong Hui's baby was gone, so she wouldn't think about it so much. He just sighed helplessly and agreed.
"In this case, please ask Miss Leng Yan to tell grandma that my eldest sister and I will attend on time. As for mother and son who are not feeling well, it is better to stay at home to rest and recuperate."
Leng Yan was a little surprised - as far as she knew, Liu Niang of the Shi family was a pampered, self-centered person who always had others accommodate her, but there was never a time when she wronged herself - so Leng Yan never thought that Shi Qingxue would After agreeing to attend the palace banquet, she couldn't help but smile strangely, "Liu Niang is so filial, I admire you so much!"
Shi Qingxue smiled slightly and did not respond to Leng Yan's words, but her clear eyes seemed to reflect all Leng Yan's sinister intentions.
Leng Yan was annoyed, ashamed and embarrassed, and left after a while.
"Liu Niang, didn't you say that Prince Mo persuaded you not to attend the palace banquet yesterday to avoid getting angry? Why did you agree?" Xia Mang couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
Shi Qingxue smiled helplessly, "I also know that today's palace banquet is just a pool of muddy water, but what can I do? Do you believe that if I roll around here and refuse to go to the palace banquet, the grandmother on the other side can use an 'unfilial' cap?" The big hat is weighing my mother down."
Even if attending the palace banquet or not has nothing to do with filial piety, this kind of thing still requires Mo Shujun to open her mouth and say whatever she says, and outsiders will believe it
Xia Mang had no choice but to become even more worried, "You are already at the forefront of the storm. If you continue to mess around at this palace banquet, something might go wrong. What should you do?"
Qingxue has suffered enough suffering and criticism these days, and Xia Mang really doesn't want to see his master become the topic of discussion by others again.
However, Shi Qingxue shrugged nonchalantly and comforted Xia Mang in a gentle voice, "Don't worry if you have too many debts! Besides, am I, your master, such an easy person to deal with? Don't worry! The soldiers will come to cover up the water and the earth, who dares If you bully me and mess with me, I will pay you back tenfold and a hundredfold.”
——
Da Mo has the habit of celebrating birthdays on the fifth or tenth day of the year. The throne was passed to Mo Xiangbin's generation. After more than 20 years of his governance, the country of Mo has entered a period of unprecedented prosperity. Now there are saints such as the 'Colorful Phoenix' When things come into the world, it can be said that the time, place, and people are favorable, and everything is ready.
Mo Xiangbin wanted to hold a grand banquet on his forty-fifth birthday. Instead of complaining, the people encouraged him.
On the birthday day, Kyoto is decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and people rush around to celebrate. The excitement is even worse than that of the New Year.
The palace banquet was filled with singing and dancing. The nobles of the aristocratic families gathered around the birthday banquet, with smiles on their faces, all waiting to see the sacred object 'Colorful Phoenix'.
"Xue girl, come to Ai's house!"
Before Shi Qingxue could sit firmly in her position, she was summoned by the Queen Mother Ling Ruiyin. She had no choice but to run up to Ling Ruiyin under the envious and jealous eyes of all the noble ladies.
He curtsied and said in a clear and obedient voice: "I have met the Queen Mother. I wonder why the Queen Mother calls Qingxue?"
Ling Ruiyin's eyes turned into slits when she smiled, and although there were wrinkles on her face, she looked kind and approachable. She took Shi Qingxue's little hand and said mysteriously: "Girl Xue, the Ai family gave you a task today, and you completed it for the Ai family. How about it?"
"But at your Majesty's command!" Shi Qingxue agreed obediently. Even though she was deeply loved by Ling Ruiyin, she had no objection at this time.
"Good boy!" Ling Ruiyin nodded with satisfaction, pointed to the princes, and said slowly: "The emperor sent several princes to Qianzheng Palace to welcome Caifeng. The Ai family has inconvenient legs and feet, so he sent you, a little envoy, to take over Caifeng on behalf of the Ai family. Feng Ying arrives at the birthday banquet and accepts everyone's admiration.
This job is not difficult. Are you confident that you can do it well? "
After Shi Qingxue heard Ling Ruiyin's words, she was really startled and instinctively glanced in Mo Junyang's direction.
Mo Junyang was also paying close attention to her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, obviously not happy that Shi Qingxue got involved in this muddy water, but he couldn't speak due to the occasion.
"Xue girl, why don't you respond? Is it possible that you need to report to someone first what you do?" Ling Rui smiled jokingly, obviously noticing her little move, but he didn't care.
Shi Qingxue replied silently in her heart: Of course she doesn't want to do it!
No matter how glamorous it may be to 'welcome the holy relics for the Empress Dowager' on the surface, the dangers involved are only known to her.
There was no room for her to refuse this matter, so she responded hurriedly: "It is Qingxue's blessing that the empress likes Qingxue. Qingxue will definitely do this job well and won't let you down!"
"Okay, good boy!" Ling Ruiyin smiled with satisfaction and pushed Shi Qingxue towards Mo Junyu.
Shi Qingxue couldn't help but look at Mo Junyang again, still hoping that Mo Junyang would go with him, but then Mo Xiangbin suddenly said: "Yang'er, come to me."
When the emperor calls, even if he is as arrogant as Mo Junyang, he can only act according to the order.
Shi Qingxue had no choice but to follow the princes to the East Palace alone.
The so-called welcoming the colorful phoenix actually means that the four princes entered the room of the colorful phoenix in Qianzheng Palace, each of them carried a corner, and carried the birdcage containing the colorful phoenix to the birthday banquet site.
This job may seem vulgar and lowly, but because it is the "Colorful Phoenix" that is being carried, it is extremely glorious. If the second prince hadn't been older and deserved his reputation, he, a prince who had no mother or father who didn't love him, wouldn't be qualified to carry a sacred object!
As for Shi Qingxue, as long as she followed them throughout the whole process and watched them welcome Caifeng to the birthday banquet, she would have completed her mission.
Shi Qingxue wanted to serve as the background wall throughout the whole process, but Mo Junjiu refused to let her go.
When he walked to the door, he said: "It would be better for Liu Niang to open this door! After all, Liu Niang represents the imperial grandmother."
Mo Junjiu's tone of voice was strange, sarcastic and teasing, and he was obviously disapproving of Ling Ruiyin's decision to abandon Mo Yuzhen and choose Shi Qingxue as his representative.
But his suggestion was still accepted. After all, only Shi Qingxue's identity here would not cause a fight. The other princes would definitely disapprove of everyone.
Shi Qingxue was extremely helpless and had no choice but to walk to the door of the room.
She took a deep breath, feeling that her behavior was a bit silly, but her body became tense involuntarily, and her hand on the doorknob was trembling.
"Yeah! Yeah!"
Suddenly, a shrill scream came from inside the house, startling everyone.
Shi Qingxue hurriedly pushed the door open, but the expected colorful light was gone. Instead, she relied on the light from outside to barely illuminate the room.
The 'Colorful Phoenix', which should have been kept in a birdcage full of life, has fallen asleep. Not to mention that it no longer emits colorful light like yesterday, and even its own colorful feathers have dimmed.
The glazed eyeglasses were scattered, and the long pointed mouth was stuck between the bamboo railings. Black and red blood dripped from the corners of the mouth, forming a small pool of blood on the ground.
"Yeah! Yeah!"
'Colorful Phoenix' called feebly twice more, calling everyone's attention back.
Everyone rushed into the house in panic. Shi Qingxue was not in a hurry to dodge, but was pushed violently and staggered forward. Fortunately, someone held her in time to prevent her from falling.
"careful!"
Shi Qingxue stood firm and looked up. The second prince Mo Junwen was holding her with a worried look on his face and asked with concern: "You didn't fall, did you?"
Shi Qingxue shook her head blankly, and the other party helped her to the corner of the room a few more steps, then let go of her hand and stood about half a meter away from her.
Throughout the whole process, his attitude was caring but not showy. After seeing that Qingxue was fine, he turned his attention back to the crowd, which was natural and magnanimous.
Shi Qingxue couldn't help but look at Mo Junwen seriously. To be honest, she had no impression of the second prince whose biological mother was dead and was raised under the name of another concubine, and she had never paid any attention to him.
The last time she noticed this person was when she wanted to match up her second sister Shi Baojing and Mo Junyang, she...
His thoughts suddenly stopped here, and Shi Qingxue's face suddenly became ugly.
When did she match up Mo Junyang and Shi Baojing? This shouldn't be something she had done, but it was like a bolt of lightning that suddenly appeared in her mind and then exploded, confusing her thoughts.
"Liu Niang, what's wrong with you?" Mo Junwen turned around and saw that something was wrong with Shi Qingxue's face, and asked in a low voice with concern.
Shi Qingxue suddenly raised her head, stared at Mo Junwen with a complicated expression, and then asked: "You have seen my second sister in Juxian Tower, right?"
This question was confusing, the time span was so long, and the people around him dismissed it casually. Mo Junwen didn't know whether he was being too honest or guilty, but his square face suddenly turned crimson, and he said it before he even opened his mouth. It’s no longer self-inflicted.
Shi Qingxue understood for a moment, but then her heart sank again. She had indeed forgotten many important things, and looking back on them now was not very pleasant!
"I..." Mo Junwen hesitated and couldn't explain why for a long time.
Qingxue didn't really want to pry into the private affairs of Mo Junwen and Shi Baojing. Seeing that Mo Junwen couldn't tell, Qingxue turned her eyes away and looked at the 'Colorful Phoenix' who was surrounded by everyone.
"What's wrong with Caifeng?"
Mo Junwen understood Shi Qingxue's good intentions and explained: "I heard that he was poisoned and is not dead yet. The eldest brother has already ordered people to ask Divine Doctor Shen to come. Maybe he can be rescued."
Shi Qingxue: "..."
Although she could feel Mo Junwen's honesty, could he be a little too honest
If these words and this tone were heard by others, Mo Junwen would definitely not be able to take it for granted.
If a prince wants to live well in the palace, it is best for his mother's family to be strong - just like Mo Junjiu, even Mo Xiangbin has to be wary of three points; if his mother's family is not strong, he must have eyesight and find a good partner; eyesight If not, you have to have a sweet mouth, at least it will make Mo Xiangbin happy!
However, Mo Junwen had none of the three, so it's no wonder that his life in this palace was worse than that of some powerful slaves.
Mo Junwen didn't know whether he didn't realize it or didn't care at all. Then he whispered to Shi Qingxue: "They must be making trouble again this time. This matter has nothing to do with you. Why don't you go out first to avoid suspicion?" ?”
Still thinking about Shi Qingxue wholeheartedly? !