Before I even reached the entrance of the main hall, I heard the sound of bells and drums coming from inside, which made the snow on the eaves fall in fine pieces, brushing my cheeks and bringing a chill. I subconsciously raised my head.

I started looking at the falling snow, and then I heard Nian Shen beside me suddenly shouting: "Brother!"

The rustling snow fell down, as if it soaked into the skin all of a sudden, cooling the heart.

I trembled, turned my head, and saw a large group of courtiers walking on the other side. They were all dressed in neat court uniforms. Because they were young people, they all looked particularly energetic. And walking in the center was walking next to them.

Gao Tianzhang and the others they were talking to also raised their heads after hearing Nian Shen's voice.

He was wearing a clean navy blue official uniform, probably because he had already taken off his heavy fur coat in the warm hall. The clothes looked a little thin, but they made his broad shoulders, slim waist, and strong figure more flattering. The collar button

The first button was pressed, and he looked very cautious. The collar and cuffs were decorated with some fluffy fur, and there was still a slight amount of snow foam on it, which made his black and white eyes look even clearer.
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The moment he met my eyes, he was stunned for a moment.

There were many people around him, but they didn't notice us and were still discussing something in low voices with their heads down. Nianshen beside me was still holding my hand, but he was wondering why I didn't leave and looked up with his little face.

Follow me.

I also looked at Liu Qinghan. In fact, I had not seen him for a few days, but I felt as if he had been in a trance for half a lifetime. He seemed to be unrecognizable. The one who was injured was obviously the eldest princess. Why did I look at him?

Looking up, he was so thin that he lost his shape. His eyes were deeply sunken, and even the light inside was deeply hidden.

In fact, he and I have not officially said anything yet, but it seems that there is no need to say anything between us, and every change between us can be felt at the first moment. In the hall, the sound of music

They sang in unison, and he and I, in the midst of such music, could only look at each other in silence.

After a while, even the people around him felt something. Huo Liancheng and Gao Tianzhang followed his line of sight and looked up when they saw me, and their expressions became a little unnatural.

At this moment, Eunuch Yu’s voice came from under the long steps in front of the hall——

"The Emperor has arrived!"

When everyone heard this, they all came out of the hall and stood on both sides, shaking their clothes and solemnly. Seeing Pei Yuanhao walking up step by step from below, they all fell to their knees and shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor."

Long live long live!"

Kneeling on the cold ground, even though I was separated by thick fur clothes, it was not comfortable. I felt me ​​shaking slightly, and a small hand stretched out to hold mine carefully. When I turned my head, I saw Nian Shen's eyes wide open.

The big eyes looked at me with concern.

A glimmer of warmth flashed through my frozen heart, and I smiled reluctantly at him.

At this time, the bright yellow dragon boots had already walked in front of us.

"Plain body."

As soon as I stood up, I couldn't help but face him.

I raised my head, and could no longer see Liu Qinghan and the others standing on the other side. I only looked at those deep and slightly smiling eyes, looked at the hands held between Nian Shen and I, lowered my head and smiled.

: "Nian Shen, will you obey your Aunt Qing?"

Nian Shen hurriedly said: "My son, please obey me."

"That's good. I only like obedient children."

As he said that, he stretched out his hand, and Nian Shen hurriedly stretched out his little hand to hold him.

In this way, he and I held the child together, and the scene immediately became a little weird. The eyes around me were like daggers, all piercing my body. I bit my lower lip and struggled to break free.

I took Nianshen's hand and the child glanced at me. I took a step back and stood behind the father and son.

Pei Yuanhao looked back at me. There was no displeasure in his eyes, but a hint of teasing smile.

Even if I didn't retreat, my identity would not allow me to lead the eldest prince into the palace with him. Just a moment ago, even though it was only a short moment, it seemed that he had gained some enjoyment.

I lowered my head and followed them into the main hall.

All the officials attending the annual banquet today have arrived. Just like in the past, although there are no obvious factions under the emperor's nose, there are still some differences. At first glance, I saw a few people standing in front.

Not far away, there are all court officials of third rank or above. The most eye-catching one is Nangong Jinhong. Although he is not young, he is still quite conspicuous among his peers.

He raised his head and looked towards the door, his eyes falling on me.

Although I don’t know whether the previous attack on the way to the Imperial Ancestral Temple was indeed his fault, I really don’t have any good impressions of the Nangong family anymore. I was about to turn my head away calmly when I saw a look on his face.

A faint smile seemed to nod towards me.

I was stunned——

What does this mean?

He and I are definitely not even acquaintances, so why did he say hello to me?

Just when I was shocked, I saw his eyes became cold again, as if he was looking behind me. I subconsciously looked back and saw that it was Liu Qinghan and the other young officials talking in a low voice.

While walking in.

His cold gaze seemed to be directed at——Qinghan.

Seeing the seemingly harmonious undercurrent in this court hall, but the undercurrents that are constantly surging beneath the peace, can't help but make people shudder.

Pei Yuanhao had already walked into the main hall, and Chang Qing followed him in. When he passed by me, he nodded slightly to me, then looked around. I also looked around and shook my head at her.

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Chang Qing walked forward and sat on the throne directly above the hall with Pei Yuanhao. The ministers below knelt down again and saluted the emperor and empress. Pei Yuanhao waved his sleeves with a smile and spoke loudly. Said: "My dear friends, please take your seats."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the ministers got up, they walked towards the desks on both sides one after another. As for my position - I looked around and found that it was indeed not set up. So I could only follow the previous arrangement and slowly walked to the main seat of the hall and stood there. Behind Chang Qing.

As soon as the people below saw me standing there, the expressions on their faces became more and more exciting.

Everyone knows the identity of a woman who can stand next to the emperor and empress. And counting the days today, it has already passed what Yan Wuyu said. There should be no large-scale sacrificial celebrations in the palace. At that moment, Wen Sisi and the others who were sitting under the queen all looked sideways at me, smiled and nodded.

I lightly twitched the corner of my mouth, but my eyes couldn't help but look towards Fu Badai's seat.

Standing in the best position in the main hall, I can see everything clearly. I can even clearly see his eyelashes drooping slightly, and his indifferent expression when he covers his eyes, but I can't. I don’t know when this desolation will be melted by the fire-like enthusiasm opposite him.

Pei Yuanzhen was sitting opposite him. When she saw me standing behind Chang Qing, the smile she kept on her face became deeper.

A low voice sounded in my ears——

"Where is she?"

It was Chang Qing, who leaned towards me without leaving a trace and asked me in a low voice. She was looking at His Highness just now, but she never saw the figure that should appear.

Nangong Lizhu has not appeared until now.

Today's annual banquet is hosted by her. Now that the emperor and empress have arrived, and all the ministers are seated, why hasn't she appeared yet?

I was also a little strange, so I could only withdraw my mind as quickly as possible and said softly: "I don't know——"

At this moment, the music suddenly changed.

Although the music was played by musicians in unison before, the melody was slow and smooth, flowing naturally and gracefully to the ears like mountain water. It was not abrupt and just felt pleasant and comfortable. But this time the drums were playing in unison, and the drumbeats were faster than before. Many of the songs are not like what we are used to hearing.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door of the hall.

Everyone was stunned when they saw a group of dancers running in. They were all young and beautiful palace maids. They all had graceful figures, but their dance clothes were different from the usual wide-sleeved lotus skirts. Instead, they had animal skin fur jackets. The coat is bare, but it exposes white jade-like arms and slender thighs. The fur is fluffy and a bit wild, and the make-up on such jade-like skin has an indescribable and strange beauty.

When they ran in, their dance steps followed the rapid drumbeats and made a cheerful rhythm on the ground. They quickly formed a circle, and with the sound of the chimes, they twisted their slender waists one by one and danced gracefully, finally revealing their faces.

The dancer in the middle.

She was a very tall young woman, at least half a head taller than all the dancers. She was not only tall, but also had the most unique dancing posture. Although the other maids were also dancing, they felt like they were following the music, but she,

Every movement of hands and feet appears to be particularly powerful, yet still feminine.

Soft and beautiful, it can almost be said that the most perfect combination of softness and strength is in every dance step and posture of hers. When she tips her toes, the drum beats in harmony, her fingers lift up, and the bells ring in unison, it’s not like she just casually

When she dances to the music, it seems like she is controlling the music. She dances and sings, and the music dances with her.

When did the palace have such an outstanding dancer?

Everyone around was stunned. Even Chang Qing and I were distracted for a moment, but she seemed to find this person from her memory immediately. She raised her eyebrows slightly, but then she seemed to think of something and turned around to look.

To Pei Yuanhao.

Obviously, Pei Yuanhao was also attracted by such a strange and graceful dance. He stared at the dancer in the hall with his eyes shining.

Chang Qing, on the other hand, frowned slightly.

She said nothing and looked down. Instead of continuing to watch the singing and dancing, she wandered around the crowd again, but returned without success. However, Pei Yuanhao leaned gently on the armrest of the throne at this time,

Said: "Queen, this dancer looks a bit familiar to me."

Chang Qing hurriedly made a smile: "Your Majesty forgot, that was the daughter-in-law who entered the palace a year ago - Youmuya."

Pei Yuanhao raised his eyebrows, nodded and said, "So it's her."

He said with a hint of joking: "Thanks to the Queen for reminding me, otherwise I would have forgotten."

Chang Qing smiled and said: "The emperor is busy with everything, so it won't be a surprise if he doesn't remember."

Listening to their whispers, I stood behind and said nothing. I just looked at the graceful butterfly-like dancing in the hall, which was slightly dazzling.

Youmuya——

It was only then that I saw her appearance clearly. Compared with the jade-skinned palace maids around her, she looked extra dark. She was almost the same as Liu Qinghan, but she had healthy dark skin. Her arms and thighs were slender and round, making her look extraordinarily slim.

Powerful, but not thick. Her facial features are deep and her eyes are especially big. Like her dancing posture, it is a bit wild and powerful, but it does not lose the beauty that a woman should have.

Only then did I remember that among the people who came to Linshui Pagoda with Ye Yunshuang and Yuan Yueming to pay their respects to the Queen Mother, apart from those two, she was the one who caught my attention.

But——
Chapter completed!