noffsinger Chapter 553: The Zheng Family's Unknown Purpose, Golden Butterflies Flying in the Hall
Chapter 553: The Zheng Family's Unknown Purpose, Golden Butterflies Flying in the Hall
Outside the side hall, Baili Rushu and Zhang Zhirou followed. Seeing Shu He and the others stopped outside and didn't go in, she couldn't help but ask, "Seventh Brother and Seventh Sister-in-law, what are you looking at?"
Standing beside Shu He, Zhang Zhirou followed the two people's line of sight. The moment she saw Zheng Zihe, worry uncontrollably appeared on her face.
"Sister He, how about I find somewhere else to stay for a while? After the party is over, we can go back together?"
The Duke of Zheng lost three children because of "Liu Ruxin", and their family's hatred for "Liu Ruxin" must be beyond words.
If they knew that Shu He was "Liu Ruxin" and "Liu Ruxin" was Shu He, the Zheng family would definitely become mad dogs and bite Shu He to death.
"Arou, why don't you go to the party? Are you scared because there are too many people?"
Zhang Zhirou did not answer, but lowered her eyes slightly and took two steps back.
She was afraid that Zheng Zihe would doubt Shu He's identity because of her.
Baili Rushu thought she had guessed right and quickly said, "Don't be afraid. You can sit next to me later and just watch and eat!"
"The imperial banquet at the palace was very lively, and there were also music and dance performances, which were wonderful!"
"Also, have you seen those noble ladies in the ladies' section? They'll be performing on stage soon. You should take a look and get to know them. You might even run into them on the street and make friends!"
Zhang Zhirou still refused, "Princess, forget it, I feel a little uncomfortable today..."
Shu He interrupted Zhang Zhirou and said calmly, "Go ahead, it's okay! What's meant to come will eventually come."
You can hide today, but you can’t hide tomorrow.
What's more, she could see that the Zheng family came prepared today.
"Sister, are you really okay?" Zhang Zhirou was still worried.
Baili Moqing's face darkened as he said, "Don't worry! The Zheng family won't cause any trouble!"
He already had a plan for dealing with it.
Shu He also nodded and said, "Don't worry, the Zheng family had better be quiet! Otherwise, I will let them experience another devastating blow!"
Baili Moqing looked at Shu He in surprise, puzzled. Could it be that she was also prepared?
Baili Rushu was keenly aware of something, and her expression changed slightly. She pulled Zhang Zhirou aside and said, "Arou, let's go! The officials and their families are almost all seated. Let's go over there early!"
The Eleventh Princess brought Zhang Zhirou to the table first. The princess's arrival was bound to cause a sensation.
Many young ladies from official families came to pay their respects to Baili Rushu. After Baili Rushu returned the greetings, she let them return to their respective seats.
When everyone was seated, someone quietly pointed at Zhang Zhirou and asked, "Do you recognize the young lady next to the princess? How come I've never seen her before?"
"I don't know. Maybe she's the daughter of some official who just arrived in Kyoto to report on his work?"
The others nodded after hearing this, "If that's true, then her father must hold a very high official position!"
"That's for sure. In previous years, the seats next to the Eleventh Princess were always occupied by Miss Zhu from the Prime Minister's Mansion and Miss Nangong from General Nangong's family!"
"Now that Miss Zhu is gone and Miss Nangong has permanently settled in Hengshan, these two positions are finally vacant!"
"I heard that the Duke of Dongbo has returned to the capital. Could this be Miss Zheng Yu from the Duke of Dongbo's mansion?"
Everyone was talking quietly, and no one noticed that Zheng Zihe's eyes were fixed on Zhang Zhirou like an eagle, and an uncontrollable chill emanated from him, making people around him afraid to speak.
At this time, loud singing was heard outside the hall.
"His Royal Highness Prince Jin has arrived!"
"Your Highness Prince Yong!"
"The third princess has arrived!!"
……
The princes and princesses took their seats one after another, which meant that the banquet was about to begin.
Soon after, Concubine De also arrived, accompanied by several other concubines.
One of them was a pretty young woman, wearing a pink and patterned brocade dress and a light white tassel pearl headdress, and followed behind Concubine De with a smug look on her face.
That was the emperor's new favorite concubine, Chen Anyun.
During the last Yupin incident, many people who knew about it were dealt with; they either ended up in the Xinzheku or lost their lives...
In the end, only Chen Anyun was not punished. Instead, he was favored by the emperor and was favored on the same day.
Everyone sat down, and soon the eighth prince arrived.
He changed into a brand new, crystal-white robe, and wore a thumb-sized topaz crown on his head. He also wore a wide silver belt, which made his figure look wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, giving him a very stylish look.
At this moment, he was smiling, as if the person who was humiliated at the palace gate before sunset was not him!
Behind him followed an equally handsome man. The corners of his slender, almond-shaped eyes always revealed a hint of arrogance and contempt, as if everything in his eyes was a piece of dust crawling at his feet.
That kind of look really makes people uncomfortable.
Shu He stood in the corner, looking at the man she had met once in the afternoon, with the strangeness and weirdness in her eyes becoming deeper.
"Explosives..."
Unconsciously, she whispered these two words.
Baili Moqing's face showed confusion, "Ah He, what did you say?"
Shu He came back to his senses, and a thought flashed through his mind.
"Do you know who the person next to the Eighth Prince is and what his background is?"
Baili Moqing glanced at the unfamiliar man and shook his head, "I haven't noticed him before. He should be Lao Ba's staff member, right?"
"What? Do you know him?"
Shu He shook his head, "I don't know him, but I have a feeling that this person is not simple!"
After hearing this, Baili Moqing looked at the man again, his brows slightly furrowed, "Isn't it simple?"
Why does he feel that there is nothing special?
At this moment, a sharp and high-pitched voice rang out from outside the hall: "The Emperor has arrived!!"
Hearing this voice, everyone stood up and knelt on both sides.
"Welcome to the Emperor! Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!!"
Emperor Qiwen was dressed in a black robe, soft and silky in texture. With two quick steps, the hem of his robe danced in the air behind him. The silver light, against the backdrop of the moon, became even more dazzling.
"Everyone loves you!"
At the command, everyone stood up to express their gratitude.
At the center of the end of the hall, the golden dragon throne sparkled in the candlelight, making people dare not look directly at it.
Emperor Qiwen smiled and said, "Today is the Spring Flower Imperial Banquet, an informal occasion. My dear ministers, please don't be so reserved. Please take your seats!"
After everyone thanked him and stood up to sit down, they suddenly found a group of golden butterflies dancing above their heads.
"Look, glowing butterflies!!"
Someone shouted, and everyone's eyes followed the dancing butterflies in the hall.
The golden wings fluttered, and it seemed as if colorful streams of light flashed before my eyes. Pieces of golden light powder fell, landing in every corner of the hall.
At this time, golden butterflies were flying all over the sky, and the flickering candlelight in the hall made the entire hall emit sparkling starlight.
"Wow! It's so beautiful!"