My Lady is well

Chapter 121: Banquet

Shen Yueyao sat in front of her dressing table and turned her head to talk to Jin'er.

Her profile is extremely beautiful and bright. When it is reflected by the layers of peach blossoms outside the window, her jade-like color actually overshadows the fragrance of the entire tree.

After Shen Yueyao was tidied up by Hongshang and Ruizhu, Jin'er and Dongxue were stunned for a moment.

She was wearing a light crimson long skirt that showed off her slender figure. The lapels and cuffs were embroidered with intricate patterns with colored silk threads, and her face was exquisitely beautiful.

Shen Yueyao glanced at the infatuated expressions on their faces, smiled softly and joked.

"Does it look like a demon concubine?"

Jin'er suppressed her smile and said angrily.

"Master, what are you talking about? How can you say that about yourself?"

Dong Xue also said: "That's right, you are so beautiful that I can't take my eyes off you. I think the emperor would lose his soul if he saw you."

"You two, you only know how to say nice things. He is the emperor, he has seen all kinds of beauties, he is not as shameful as you are."

Jin Er wrinkled her nose at her and said, "I heard that the so-called Princess Bei is going to dance for the Emperor. She must be pretty good looking."

Dongxue glanced at her with disdain and corrected her.

"Beishuo, Princess Beishuo, she came here to seduce the emperor. How could she be sent here if she was so ugly? However, no matter how beautiful she is, she is definitely not as pretty as our master."

Shen Yueyao stretched out her white fingertips and lifted her chin, teasing.

"Just your sweet mouth."

When Shen Yueyao was sitting on the sedan chair and passing through the imperial garden, all she saw were peach and plum trees in full bloom. The fragrance was overwhelming, and wisps of it went into her nose. It was sweet, but she didn't feel sick at all.

She suddenly had an idea and shouted, "Stop!"

Jin'er came over and asked quietly, "Master, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Oh, no, I want to go downstairs for a walk."

Jin Er advised with a frown.

"Master, you are pregnant, so please sit down."

"Didn't the emperor say that my limbs have degenerated from lying down? It just so happens that I'm in a good mood today and want to take a walk."

Jin'er sighed and wanted to persuade her again.

Eunuch Luo came early in the morning to urge them, saying that the emperor had already gone to Qiongyan Pavilion.

Seeing her like this, Jin'er thought that she was planning to make the emperor wait. She was probably the only one in the harem who dared to do this.

Shen Yueyao actually didn't want to go so early. If she went too early to a banquet like this, it would just be a social event among the concubines.

She is pregnant now and is a hot topic, so this kind of occasion is really not suitable for her.

It’s best to start eating right away when you arrive.

When Shen Yueyao walked casually to the Qiongyan Pavilion, the banquet had not yet begun. However, most of the important people had arrived.

As expected, the foreplay at the palace banquet was too long.

She should have arrived later and gotten straight to the point.

Xie Lanci spread out the rice paper, thought about the composition for a moment, and then picked up the brush and dipped it in cinnabar.

Looking up, I saw a beautiful woman walking into the hall with her skirt lifted lightly and steps gracefully.

She came in gorgeous attire, with her hair hanging down and her head full of pearls and jade sparkling in the light. She had a beautiful face and a slender figure, and her every move revealed her unrivaled elegance.

While he was lost in thought, a drop of red ink fell on the rice paper. Xie Lanci came back to his senses and looked at the bright red spot on the rice paper with a serious look, which looked like a flower blooming from blood.

Some concubines have already started discussing among themselves.

"A pregnant woman dressed like this, what a vixen."

"Didn't they say that she fell out of favor and was kicked out of Zelu Palace?"

"Yeah, I guess it's to regain favor."

"Didn't they say she wasn't pregnant with a dragon heir?"

"..."

Shen Yueyao ignored the envious or jealous looks around her and walked straight forward, bowing.

"I, my concubine, see the Emperor and the Queen."

The moment Jing Ruzhang saw her enter the hall, his pair of cold eyes became extremely deep, and as his gaze flashed, an indescribable emotion quickly passed through his eyes.

His thin lips raised a teasing smile.

"My beloved concubine is exempt from the gift."

When Shen Yueyao heard him say the word "my beloved", all the hairs on her body stood up.

She stood up and looked around, thinking about where it would be most appropriate for her to sit. She wanted to sit next to Lady Meng.

But there were no empty seats on her left or right, and the seats for beauties seemed to be full. There was only an empty seat next to Zheng Cairen at the back, and she wanted to go there.

But I heard a cold voice.

"Where are you going? Get on board."

Sit on it?!

She took a breath and glanced at the queen's face. Her eyes became sharp, like a blade casting at her, suppressing resentment and pain.

"No, that's not necessary."

"Do you want me to say it a second time?"

His voice was a little colder.

Shen Yueyao felt that it was a dilemma. Since she couldn't make the decision, it was not her fault.

After she had prepared herself mentally, she looked up and met the Queen's gaze, bowed calmly, stepped onto the steps, and stood beside him.

He put his arm around her soft waist and laid her next to him.

Shen Yueyao looked at his face so close to her, there was a hint of teasing in her bright starry eyes. Her figure, a small ball, was reflected in his black pupils.

The two of them were clearly so close that their noses were filled with each other's scent, which made the atmosphere inexplicably ambiguous.

But she felt that the atmosphere was a little weird and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"What is the emperor doing?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to have a romantic relationship with me? I have to pamper you well in the future, so that I won't let you down for serving me, don't you think?"

Shen Yueyao frowned and looked at him speechlessly, knowing that he was going to confront her. Things had already come to this, and by sitting next to the Emperor and Empress, he had already completely offended the Empress.

I can't offend him again, after all, I'm pregnant.

If he really became a hands-off boss, she would have to spend a lot of time avoiding the hidden arrows in the palace.

Forget it, I won’t struggle anymore and just give up.

Let him be the devil.

So, it’s not too crowded for three people to sit on the throne, and it won’t be a problem if two more come.

Shen Yueyao straightened her body, turned her head away, glanced at the dishes on the table, hesitated for a moment, and picked up a steamed mandarin fish with chopsticks.

She ignored the strange looks from below and listened to him.

"Pour the wine."

Shen Yueyao put down her chopsticks, picked up the wine jug and poured him a full glass.

She just didn't believe he could hold it without spilling it.

At this time, vocal music sounded, and the song sounded a bit exotic.

A group of dancers entered the hall with graceful and light steps.

They were dressed boldly, with their chests tightly wrapped with a piece of scarlet silk, revealing their slender waists. Their long skirts were split to their thighs, and their white and slender legs were faintly visible when they moved.

The concubine, who was immersed in the discussion about Shen Yueyao just now, suddenly changed the topic.

"This... isn't this immoral?"

"How can such a vulgar dance be performed in front of the temple?"

“These women have no shame.”

"..."

Shen Yueyao was watching with great interest, especially the one in the middle with big breasts and a thin waist. Although her face was covered with a veil, it was obvious at first glance that she was a beauty.

Her waist swayed like a water snake and her chest was full and upright, making people in the hall blush.

Shen Yueyao subconsciously lowered her head to glance at her chest.

She looked up and found someone staring at her seriously.

Jing Ruzhang's eyelashes trembled, and he said, "You——"