Chapter 93 Annual Banquet
Chen Qingyin looked at her daughter and asked seriously, "Does Mianmian really not want to enter the palace? Then, is it okay for mother to let Linlang stay with you?"

She would not force her daughter to do anything she didn't want to do.

But Chen Qingyin is going to enter the palace. Whether she can expose the affair between Hu Yunshen and Liang Yunyan depends on today.

Hu Mianmian blinked her big eyes in grievance and was very hesitant.

If she let her mother go to the palace alone to face it, the little one would be worried.

So she could only sigh silently.

Just go!

It has been such a long time and the white tiger has not come out to cause trouble again. It must have let her go.

After all, Hu Po was in her body, and he couldn't do anything to her.

Hu Mianmian breathed a sigh of relief after figuring it out.

"Mom, let's go together."

Chen Qingyin smiled and nodded, then took Hu Mianmian to the door to get on the carriage.

Hu Yunshen was already standing next to another carriage.

Seeing Chen Qingyin coming, he immediately said, "Qingyin, why don't you take the same car with us?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liang Yunyan pulled aside the curtain, revealing a pale face, and looked at Chen Qingyin with confidence.

Chen Qingyin was able to recognize her smug look, so she turned her eyes away coldly.

"No, I'll take my own carriage and see you at the palace."

As she spoke, she took Hu Mianmian and Linlang into the car.

Hu Yunshen looked at Chen Qingyin's carriage going away with a sinister expression.

After entering the palace, it was already dark.

The biting north wind blew through the banquet hall in the imperial palace, but did not diminish the lively atmosphere in the slightest.

In order to demonstrate the country's financial strength, the emperor chose a viewing mountain in the palace as the venue for the banquet. The entire hall was built along the mountain, with ancient and beautiful scenery, and it covers a large area.

At this moment, many dignitaries have arrived. They are drinking and chatting in various places outside the hall.

As soon as Chen Qingyin appeared holding Hu Mianmian's hand, someone looked at her.

Hu Mianmian turned her head and saw that it was her uncle, Chen Qingyin's older brother Chen Hanmo, and standing next to him was his eldest son Chen Dingming.

Seeing Chen Qingyin's gaze sweeping over him, Chen Dingming raised his hand and was about to say hello, but Chen Qingyin withdrew her gaze.

His expression was indifferent, as if he didn't recognize them.

Chen Dingming was stunned and looked up at Chen Hanmo: "Father, aunt is still angry."

Chen Hanmo pursed his lips, his heavy eyes filled with helplessness.

The eunuch announced loudly: "The Emperor and the Concubine Shu have arrived!"

Everyone gathered around and bowed to wish each other a happy new year.

Today was special. The Emperor did not attend with the Empress. Instead, he brought along Concubine Shu who had not been seen for many days.

Some smart people have already sensitively noticed the changes in the harem.

It seems that after Concubine Shu survived the disaster last time, she did regain her previous favor.

"I heard that the Queen is not feeling well today and won't be attending."

"What's wrong? I guess it's because you didn't win the competition against Concubine Shu!"

Everyone was talking quietly.

The Emperor went to talk and chat with ministers and dignitaries, and Concubine Shu was surrounded by the female relatives.

However, when Concubine Shu raised her eyes and saw Chen Qingyin and Hu Mianmian in the crowd, she immediately waved.

"Qingyin, come, bring Mianmian here."

Chen Qingyin brought her daughter up, and everyone quickly made way for her.

Concubine Shu smiled and greeted Chen Qingyin: "Long time no see, Qingyin, you didn't come to the palace to see me."

Chen Qingyin was helpless: "There are too many things going on at home. You know, I haven't been able to spare any time recently. So I brought Mianmian here as soon as I had the chance." The two of them have a very good relationship, and when they talk and greet each other, they are like a pair of real sisters.

The noble ladies around secretly thought that even if Chen Qingyin married poorly, she still had a backer.

In addition to the Chen family, there is also Concubine Shu behind her, who she cannot afford to offend in the future.

Hu Mianmian was looking around vigilantly, fearing that the white tiger would suddenly rush out.

At this time, Concubine Shu bent down, pinched her little face, and smiled: "Mianmian, do you want to be your godmother?"

Hu Mianmian turned to look at her and immediately stretched out her little hands for a hug.

"Godmother, I miss you. I want a hug."

Concubine Shu was overjoyed. She picked her up with a smile, pinched her pink and round little face, and showed it to everyone.

"Look, I said Mianmian was a blessed person. Not only did the birthmark on her face disappear, but she is also so smart."

"Come, godmother will give this nine-pearl phoenix hairpin to Mianmian." She pulled out the exquisite gold hairpin from her hair.

The whole hairpin is golden and shining. There is a flying golden phoenix on the head of the hairpin, which is the most noble symbol. The phoenix's tail is inlaid with nine round oriental pearls, which is extremely beautiful.

When Chen Qingyin saw Concubine Shu insert the phoenix hairpin into Hu Mianmian's hair, she immediately said, "Your Majesty, why did you give her such an expensive gift? Mianmian is still a child, I'm afraid she can't bear it."

In the whole palace, originally only the Queen was allowed to wear ornaments like the phoenix, but since Concubine Shu was now favored and favored, the Emperor specially set a precedent for her.

Concubine Shu hugged Hu Mianmian and kissed her little face: "As a godmother, what's wrong with me giving the child a phoenix hairpin? When she gets married in the future, I will prepare 188 phoenix dowries for her! You, don't stop me."

The women around gasped.

One hundred and eighty-eight phoenix weddings? That's already as much as a princess can get.

Since Concubine Shu dared to make such a promise, she must have been indulged by the Emperor. How enviable!

Hu Mianmian touched the gold hairpin with her small hand and felt it was heavy. It must be very expensive!
"Thank you, godmother. I like it very much." She blinked her big eyes and accepted it without hesitation.

When Concubine Shu saw her round and cute face, she loved her even more and held her tightly and wouldn't let go.

The female relatives complimented Hu Mianmian again.

Liang Yunyan, who was standing not far away, held Liang Ruosheng's hand and watched the scene with gritted teeth.

Concubine Shu thinks too much of Chen Qingyin, and they have a very good relationship, which makes Liang Yunyan extremely jealous.

"Ruosheng, let's go over there and see what your father has arranged."

She pulled Liang Ruosheng, but saw her standing there in a daze, motionless.

"Ruosheng? What's wrong with you?" Liang Yunyan asked puzzledly.

Liang Ruosheng's face was pale, and his eyes were fixed in the direction of Concubine Shu.

In her previous life, she was beaten to death by Concubine Shu.

Unexpectedly, when she saw Concubine Shu again, she trembled all over. The fear from the death in her previous life penetrated deep into her bones.

She was afraid to even take a step closer.

"Mom, let's go quickly. Don't look at Chen Qingyin and her daughter looking so proud." Liang Ruosheng came to her senses and hurriedly pulled Liang Yunyan away.

Liang Yunyan found Hu Yunshen.

The two looked around warily.

Hu Yunshen: "At the banquet later, you will arrange for Ruosheng to deliberately dirty Chen Qingyin's clothes. Do you know what to do?"

Liang Ruosheng blurted out: "I'm just afraid that Concubine Shu will be suspicious."

"Afraid of Concubine Shu? You think too much! It's normal for wine to spill at a banquet. Besides, you are a child, so Concubine Shu can't find any reason to blame you."

Liang Ruosheng's heart was pounding.

Hu Yunshen did not understand Shufei's personality, and Shufei's methods were quite fierce.

Don't think she is a good person just because she is so kind to Chen Qingyin.

In the palace fight with the Queen, Concubine Shu has always had the upper hand. That woman cannot be fully described by the word "cruel".

Liang Ruosheng could only grit his teeth and say, "I'll try my best."

My dears, there is one more update, which will be posted later.