Chapter 97 Entering the palace for a banquet
Song Yanjin nodded politely, "Hello, father-in-law."

After all, she had taught a number one scholar, and her students ranked among the top three in the imperial examinations, more than fifty of whom were appointed as officials in the court. Their future prospects were limitless, and their status had risen. Naturally, she did not need to kneel down and kowtow to anyone she met.

"I work for the Imperial Concubine. Today, the Imperial Concubine is hosting a lotus viewing banquet. I haven't seen Principal Song for a long time..."

My father-in-law first introduced himself, then paused, narrowed his eyes, and said, "I guess you were too busy teaching and missed the post, so I asked you to come here."

Is this happening?
Song Yanjin recalled that the invitation Yuan Chang had reported to her recently was not from the palace. Normally, not attending a banquet in the palace was a crime of disrespect. Gongshu Yuanyuan had entered the palace early in the morning, and now it was past noon before he invited her?
The Imperial Noble Consort is the mother of the Third Prince. She has taught the child for half a year and found him to be sensible and as straightforward as his little cousin. The fact that she was able to raise such a good son in the cruel palace shows that the Imperial Noble Consort has good character.

But just this one thing made people unable to help but say a few words. Song Yanjin sat down at the conference table calmly and poured himself a glass of water. "I haven't received the invitation from the imperial concubine. The banquet should be over now. Eunuch, please go back."

I didn't expect that Mr. Song was so smart. It was my own unintentional mistake that the invitation was not delivered. The eunuch softened his attitude and said, "Mr. Song, please don't be upset. It's all the fault of the Xiyan Palace manager. The invitation was missed. Since you are the Third Prince's mentor, I hope you can do me a favor and accompany me to the palace."

[Ding! The host can enter the palace to collect antiques, and it is also good to hoard points. 】

System Xiaoyou said suddenly.

Song Yanjin thought about it for a moment, then slowly put down the teacup in his hand. "Please wait a moment, sir. I will go back to wash and change clothes."

"Good good!"

Having completed another difficult task, the father-in-law smiled from ear to ear and said three good words in a row.

In Shanchangyuan, Song Yanjin chose a light blue outer dress to change into, sat in front of the dressing table, raised her hands in front of the mirror and followed Baizhu in making a bun. Naturally, she had to dress up solemnly before meeting the imperial concubine.

After her hair was almost done, Song Yanjin put on her homemade foundation and drew her eyebrows and applied lipstick.

There were two bamboo-leaf hairpins inserted between the pile of hair. Bai Zhu was gesturing with the magnolia hairpin in her hand, but she really didn't know where to put it. "Miss, where should I put this one?"

The young lady's first visit to the palace must be grand, not to mention that she will meet many noble ladies and must not be outdone.

Song Yanjin took the hairpin and put it in the box, "It's more simple and elegant like this."

Yes, the lady is naturally beautiful and looks beautiful no matter how she dresses.

After finishing packing, Song Yanjin got up, tidied his clothes, and went out with Bai Zhu.

Qingyun Academy was not far from the imperial palace, so there was no need for a carriage. Song Yanjin followed his eunuch into the palace without any obstruction.

"Elder cousin?"

Song Yanjin heard a familiar voice behind him, and turned around to see that it was indeed his little cousin, with the Third Prince standing beside him. He said disdainfully, "Aren't you two bored of being together all day long?"

The third prince looked at his brothers with a silly smile. He felt bored staying in the palace and was happy every day following his cousin.

Seeing the look of disappointment on the face of his elder cousin, Xia Yunheng strode forward, looking up proudly, "Elder cousin, my cousin and I have opened a bookstore, and have gathered talented writers of storybooks. We are determined to make it the best bookstore in Daxia."

There is a pain in speaking of this. Even the secret guards could not find out the author of "Partridge Howl". If I could sit in the bookstore, everything would be fine!
Song Yanjin smiled but said nothing. Yuanyuan said that Jiang Nanxue would come to Beijing in the next few days, and they would soon become their little cousin's biggest competitors.

If my little cousin knew about this, would he come to my house with a knife?

If we delay any longer, the Imperial Concubine will be angry. The eunuch turned around and greeted the Third Prince and the Crown Prince. "The Imperial Concubine is hosting a banquet today and urgently summoned Director Song. I hope the Third Prince and Crown Prince Yunheng will forgive me and go together."

Your Majesty has not seen the Third Prince for several days. If you can invite him over today, the crime of negligence today will probably be forgiven.

Xia Yunheng frowned and didn't want to go. He looked at his cousin and then at his eldest cousin. He suddenly thought of something and said, "My cousin, I have some free time today. Let's go see your mother and talk about this. It would be even better if she can give us some money."

The abacus was clacking, but there was nothing we could do. In the early days of the bookstore, we had to spend money everywhere!

The third prince knew his cousin's difficulties and nodded obediently, "Listen to my cousin."

With two young dandies accompanying her, Song Yanjin relaxed a lot. It was all because of the brainless palace fighting dramas in modern times, the stern and majestic emperor, the scheming harem, that made her nervous about entering the palace.

When I arrived at the back garden, I could hear the sweet voices of beautiful women playing from afar.

The lotus flowers in the lake, which grew out of the mud but remained unstained, were blooming one after another. The young girls who had been painting, reciting poems and composing couplets in groups nearby lost interest and were preparing to leave with laughter.

There was still singing and dancing in the pavilion in the lake, but the imperial concubine was no longer in the first seat.

The eunuch led Song Yanjin to Xiyan Palace, followed by the third prince and Prince Yunheng.

The ladies had never seen the legendary Master Song, and they all looked at the girl behind the eunuch with curiosity.

Just now, the Imperial Concubine mentioned Dean Song but no one responded. The girl the eunuch was leading over must be him.

"That's Principal Song?"

Princess Qingyang, who was surrounded by a group of beautiful girls under the willow tree, asked her friends arrogantly.

Zhao Yiyi nodded with her ferocious features, “Yes!”

Everyone attending the banquet today was dressed up beautifully, but after meeting President Song, everyone looked dull and lifeless.

Princess Qingyang retracted the obscure look in her eyes and said, "It's too hot, sisters, let's go back."

The only one who dared not to attend the banquet hosted by the Imperial Concubine was Ms. Song. She will suffer the consequences for her late arrival.

The noble ladies said goodbye to the princess with a gloating look on their faces and left the palace with their maids.

Gongshu Yuanyuan was a little worried about her good sisters, so she stayed in the pavilion and waited.

Heeyangung Palace

"Greetings, mother."

"See the Imperial Concubine."

Song Yanjin, along with the Third Prince and his little cousin, paid their respects to the Imperial Concubine.

The elegant and graceful imperial concubine put down her round fan, stood up and came down with her long palace skirt, "Mu Ze, where have you been in the past few days?"

The Third Prince smiled and said, "Mother, my son and my cousin are busy with their careers, so we have to go out early and come back late. I took some time today to come and see you."

The Imperial Concubine's well-kept face was full of complaints. She patted her son's arm softly and weakly, "Naughty boy."

She doesn't care what kind of business you do, and she's worried when she can't see you all day.

"Don't worry, my cousin and I are doing serious things."

Xia Yunheng was afraid that she would scold her cousin next, so he spoke up to help her brother out.

The imperial concubine's eyes were full of her son. Her attention shifted from her son to when she saw Prince Yunheng and Principal Song. She embarrassedly put away her kindness and raised her hand to signal the maid to serve tea.

I’m back, I’m back, my dears. Ah Xian feels so ashamed of you. [crying] Shedding her little pearls as much as possible～～～
Thank you for urging me to update every day. Because of the summer vacation at the end of the semester, the busy workers are crying loudly...

From now on, A Xian will definitely update well and live up to all the little cuties.

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