After Ah Wan's hair-raising ceremony, it was time for the Mid-Autumn Festival Night Banquet.
Before noon, Ah Wan entered the palace. As soon as she stepped into Fengyi Palace, she saw that Concubine Xian was there, so she could only go there to salute and say hello.
Concubine Xian smiled softly, "A'wan has really become a big girl. I'm afraid anyone who comes to ask for marriage will have to cross the threshold of the Chen family."
What Ah Wan is most impatient to hear now is her own marriage. Recently, her cousin aunt always drags her to attend banquets in various houses, which makes her ears grow calloused.
Concubine Xian usually treats her well, and she said this in a joke, so Ah Wan shook Concubine Xian's hand and said, "Concubine Xian, are you willing to marry Ah Wan off?"
Seeing her acting coquettishly, he patted her hand and said with a smile: "What am I reluctant to part with? The one I should be reluctant to part with is the imperial concubine."
Concubine Xian turned to look at Xu Miaoyin who was sitting on the main seat and said, "Sister must be tired too, so I won't bother you."
Concubine Xian stood up and bowed before leaving Fengyi Palace.
Xu Miaoyin also stood up, and Ah Wan obediently stepped forward to support her, "You have been sitting here all morning. Come and walk around in the garden with me."
There was a scent of osmanthus in the imperial garden in autumn. Xu Miaoyin's body had become weaker and weaker in the past two years. She started to feel out of breath after not walking far. Awan said worriedly: "Aunt, let's go to the pavilion to rest for a while!"
Xu Miaoyin nodded, and the two of them entered the pavilion. Yushu went to get Xu Miaoyin's cloak, while Yuhua and Yuqin prepared fragrant tea and snacks. At this time, only Yuqi was guarding the pavilion.
Ah Wan saw that there weren't many people around now, so she said softly: "Aunt, have I seen brother A'duo?"
Xu Miaoyin asked in surprise: "When did it happen?"
Ah Wan took off a white marble hairpin from her head. The jade was carved into the shape of a fox, which vividly resembled Ah Li.
"This hairpin was found in my room. I asked the maids around me and they didn't see anyone coming in. Only brother Aduo can carve Ahri's appearance so well in the world."
"Aunt, has something happened to brother Aduo? Why are you hiding from me?"
Xu Miaoyin relaxed and said with a smile: "Everyone in Yujing knows that there is a fox by your side. I guess he gave it to you because he wanted to suit your fancy."
Awan looked at the hairpin and felt a little disappointed. Her aunt would not lie to her, but she always felt that it was given to her by Xiao Duo. They had only exchanged letters one after another over the years, but he never came back once.
Seeing that she was disappointed, Xu Miaoyin couldn't say anything to comfort her. Now that their planning was coming to an end, they couldn't make any mistakes. If they told Ah Wan about Xiao Duo's whereabouts now, or if their whereabouts were revealed, all their efforts would be wasted.
Soon, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet will be over after tonight.
Xu Miaoyin said: "Don't be disappointed Ah Wan, I think you will be able to see him soon."
As soon as Xu Miaoyin finished speaking, she saw Xiao Lin walking into the pavilion wearing armor.
Xu Miaoyin was a little surprised, "Today's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is a family banquet. Why does His Majesty still want you to be on duty? I will talk to him later."
Xiao Lin smiled and said: "Your Majesty just asked me to go out of the city to catch someone so that I can catch up with the banquet tonight."
Xu Miaoyin's eyes flashed, but she didn't hesitate to ask more questions. She just said: "Then go quickly, don't waste time."
Xiao Lin hummed, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he took out a small brocade box from his arms and handed it to Awan, "This is a hairpin gift for you. I have been out of the city on errands for the past few days, so I will give it to Awan." Don't be surprised if I didn't remove your haircut."
Ever since Xiao Lin joined the Imperial City Guards, she had limited time to get along with Ah Wan. Over time, she became a little unfamiliar, but every time she saw Ah Wan, she would always bring her delicious food and fun.
Ah Wan knelt down and saluted, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Lin was stunned, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, he smiled and said goodbye to Xu Miaoyin, turned around and left the pavilion. Ah Wan couldn't see it, but Xu Miaoyin looked at it clearly. Could it be that Xiao Lin had other thoughts about Ah Wan?
The young Mu Shaoai, the two were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, and Xiao Lin took good care of Awan since childhood. When did this happen, and I didn't even notice it?
Ah Wan saw that Xu Miaoyin was distracted and worried that she was not feeling well, "Aunt, what's wrong with you?"
Xu Miaoyin raised her eyes to look at Ah Wan and said tentatively: "A Wan, do you have someone you like?"
Unexpectedly, Ah Wan blushed and lowered her eyebrows, "No, it's windy here, aunt, let's go back!"
The little girl must be hiding something like this because she must have someone in her heart, but could this person be Xiao Lin? Or someone else?
The night banquet was held in the water pavilion next to Yingyue Lake. The water pavilion was a two-story building. There was a stage next to the small building next to Yingyue Lake. The musicians and dancers had been waiting here early.
When the moon rose, the emperor took the noble concubine and the wise concubine to the water pavilion. All the royal family members and ministers came, and it was quite lively to exchange cups and cups.
Music also sounded on the stage, and the dancers danced to the music.
Xu Miaoyin stared at the stage and was slightly lost in thought. Xiao Qi called her several times before she slowly came back to her senses, "Your Majesty?"
Xiao Qi smiled, "What's wrong with you tonight? Are you feeling unwell?"
Xu Miaoyin said with a smile: "I was just attracted by the dancer on the stage."
The two of them were sitting next to each other. Following her gaze towards the stage not far away, he smiled and said, "It's really good."
After the song was over, the musicians got off the stage to take a rest. Only then did Xu Miaoyin look back and look at Ah Wan out of habit.
But Ah Wan, who had been sitting in her seat just now, was no longer in her seat. Xu Miaoyin felt uneasy and motioned to Yushu beside her to find Ah Wan.
At this time, Ah Wan was hurriedly heading to the place where the musicians were resting. In the hazy night, they saw two people standing under the tree talking. One of them was holding a piano in his hand and talking to a waiter. The waiter After saying that, she turned around and left. The musician holding the piano suddenly looked in her direction. The cold eyes made her body tremble slightly. She couldn't help but take a step back. Her vision blurred, and Awan felt her throat tightening. He grabbed his neck and his whole body fell towards the tree behind him.
Ah Wan couldn't breathe, so she pulled hard and pinched her hand, but the hand didn't move at all. She could only say with all her strength: "Brother A'duo..."
Although it was very faint, Xiao Duo still heard what she was saying clearly, and looked intently at the little girl in front of him. The familiar eyebrows overlapped with the little girl in his memory, and he slowly let go of her.
After Ah Wan was let go, her body slid softly along the tree trunk and fell to the ground. She covered her neck and coughed.
Xiao Duo felt weak and wanted to help her, but he retracted his hand abruptly and turned around to leave.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Ah Wan reached out and grabbed the corner of his clothes, "Brother A Duo, is that you?"
Ah Wan's voice became hoarse due to Xiao Duo's actions just now, and his eyes were red. Xiao Duo turned around and saw Ah Wan on the ground looking at him pitifully, like an abandoned beast.
Xiao Duo suddenly softened his heart, but his reason told him that now was not the time to recognize her, so he could only be cruel and suddenly pulled the corner of her clothes out of her hands, and said coldly: "The girl has recognized the wrong person. .”
After saying that, he turned around and left, not looking back no matter how much Ah Wan shouted.
When Yushu came over, Ah Wan was sitting on the ground in a daze, her face was stained with tears, and her heart skipped a beat. The cousin must not be seen like this. Fortunately, it was remote here, so she helped her up. , walked towards Fengyi Palace.
Ah Wan was very well-behaved all the way, but her expression was frightened. Yushu was very worried when he saw her. When he arrived at Fengyi Palace, he settled Ah Wan in a side hall, and then sent someone to report the news to Xu Miaoyin.
When the maid came to send a message to Xu Miaoyin, Ji Weiliang was also reporting back to Xiao Qi.
After hearing this, Xiao Qi smiled meaningfully, but said nothing. Ji Weiliang retreated.
The banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and Xiao Lin was seen walking in with an old woman and a musician covered in blood.
The old woman knelt in the hall and complained with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, civilian women have been wronged. I hope your Majesty will tell you clearly!"
Before noon, Ah Wan entered the palace. As soon as she stepped into Fengyi Palace, she saw that Concubine Xian was there, so she could only go there to salute and say hello.
Concubine Xian smiled softly, "A'wan has really become a big girl. I'm afraid anyone who comes to ask for marriage will have to cross the threshold of the Chen family."
What Ah Wan is most impatient to hear now is her own marriage. Recently, her cousin aunt always drags her to attend banquets in various houses, which makes her ears grow calloused.
Concubine Xian usually treats her well, and she said this in a joke, so Ah Wan shook Concubine Xian's hand and said, "Concubine Xian, are you willing to marry Ah Wan off?"
Seeing her acting coquettishly, he patted her hand and said with a smile: "What am I reluctant to part with? The one I should be reluctant to part with is the imperial concubine."
Concubine Xian turned to look at Xu Miaoyin who was sitting on the main seat and said, "Sister must be tired too, so I won't bother you."
Concubine Xian stood up and bowed before leaving Fengyi Palace.
Xu Miaoyin also stood up, and Ah Wan obediently stepped forward to support her, "You have been sitting here all morning. Come and walk around in the garden with me."
There was a scent of osmanthus in the imperial garden in autumn. Xu Miaoyin's body had become weaker and weaker in the past two years. She started to feel out of breath after not walking far. Awan said worriedly: "Aunt, let's go to the pavilion to rest for a while!"
Xu Miaoyin nodded, and the two of them entered the pavilion. Yushu went to get Xu Miaoyin's cloak, while Yuhua and Yuqin prepared fragrant tea and snacks. At this time, only Yuqi was guarding the pavilion.
Ah Wan saw that there weren't many people around now, so she said softly: "Aunt, have I seen brother A'duo?"
Xu Miaoyin asked in surprise: "When did it happen?"
Ah Wan took off a white marble hairpin from her head. The jade was carved into the shape of a fox, which vividly resembled Ah Li.
"This hairpin was found in my room. I asked the maids around me and they didn't see anyone coming in. Only brother Aduo can carve Ahri's appearance so well in the world."
"Aunt, has something happened to brother Aduo? Why are you hiding from me?"
Xu Miaoyin relaxed and said with a smile: "Everyone in Yujing knows that there is a fox by your side. I guess he gave it to you because he wanted to suit your fancy."
Awan looked at the hairpin and felt a little disappointed. Her aunt would not lie to her, but she always felt that it was given to her by Xiao Duo. They had only exchanged letters one after another over the years, but he never came back once.
Seeing that she was disappointed, Xu Miaoyin couldn't say anything to comfort her. Now that their planning was coming to an end, they couldn't make any mistakes. If they told Ah Wan about Xiao Duo's whereabouts now, or if their whereabouts were revealed, all their efforts would be wasted.
Soon, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet will be over after tonight.
Xu Miaoyin said: "Don't be disappointed Ah Wan, I think you will be able to see him soon."
As soon as Xu Miaoyin finished speaking, she saw Xiao Lin walking into the pavilion wearing armor.
Xu Miaoyin was a little surprised, "Today's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is a family banquet. Why does His Majesty still want you to be on duty? I will talk to him later."
Xiao Lin smiled and said: "Your Majesty just asked me to go out of the city to catch someone so that I can catch up with the banquet tonight."
Xu Miaoyin's eyes flashed, but she didn't hesitate to ask more questions. She just said: "Then go quickly, don't waste time."
Xiao Lin hummed, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he took out a small brocade box from his arms and handed it to Awan, "This is a hairpin gift for you. I have been out of the city on errands for the past few days, so I will give it to Awan." Don't be surprised if I didn't remove your haircut."
Ever since Xiao Lin joined the Imperial City Guards, she had limited time to get along with Ah Wan. Over time, she became a little unfamiliar, but every time she saw Ah Wan, she would always bring her delicious food and fun.
Ah Wan knelt down and saluted, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Lin was stunned, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, he smiled and said goodbye to Xu Miaoyin, turned around and left the pavilion. Ah Wan couldn't see it, but Xu Miaoyin looked at it clearly. Could it be that Xiao Lin had other thoughts about Ah Wan?
The young Mu Shaoai, the two were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, and Xiao Lin took good care of Awan since childhood. When did this happen, and I didn't even notice it?
Ah Wan saw that Xu Miaoyin was distracted and worried that she was not feeling well, "Aunt, what's wrong with you?"
Xu Miaoyin raised her eyes to look at Ah Wan and said tentatively: "A Wan, do you have someone you like?"
Unexpectedly, Ah Wan blushed and lowered her eyebrows, "No, it's windy here, aunt, let's go back!"
The little girl must be hiding something like this because she must have someone in her heart, but could this person be Xiao Lin? Or someone else?
The night banquet was held in the water pavilion next to Yingyue Lake. The water pavilion was a two-story building. There was a stage next to the small building next to Yingyue Lake. The musicians and dancers had been waiting here early.
When the moon rose, the emperor took the noble concubine and the wise concubine to the water pavilion. All the royal family members and ministers came, and it was quite lively to exchange cups and cups.
Music also sounded on the stage, and the dancers danced to the music.
Xu Miaoyin stared at the stage and was slightly lost in thought. Xiao Qi called her several times before she slowly came back to her senses, "Your Majesty?"
Xiao Qi smiled, "What's wrong with you tonight? Are you feeling unwell?"
Xu Miaoyin said with a smile: "I was just attracted by the dancer on the stage."
The two of them were sitting next to each other. Following her gaze towards the stage not far away, he smiled and said, "It's really good."
After the song was over, the musicians got off the stage to take a rest. Only then did Xu Miaoyin look back and look at Ah Wan out of habit.
But Ah Wan, who had been sitting in her seat just now, was no longer in her seat. Xu Miaoyin felt uneasy and motioned to Yushu beside her to find Ah Wan.
At this time, Ah Wan was hurriedly heading to the place where the musicians were resting. In the hazy night, they saw two people standing under the tree talking. One of them was holding a piano in his hand and talking to a waiter. The waiter After saying that, she turned around and left. The musician holding the piano suddenly looked in her direction. The cold eyes made her body tremble slightly. She couldn't help but take a step back. Her vision blurred, and Awan felt her throat tightening. He grabbed his neck and his whole body fell towards the tree behind him.
Ah Wan couldn't breathe, so she pulled hard and pinched her hand, but the hand didn't move at all. She could only say with all her strength: "Brother A'duo..."
Although it was very faint, Xiao Duo still heard what she was saying clearly, and looked intently at the little girl in front of him. The familiar eyebrows overlapped with the little girl in his memory, and he slowly let go of her.
After Ah Wan was let go, her body slid softly along the tree trunk and fell to the ground. She covered her neck and coughed.
Xiao Duo felt weak and wanted to help her, but he retracted his hand abruptly and turned around to leave.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Ah Wan reached out and grabbed the corner of his clothes, "Brother A Duo, is that you?"
Ah Wan's voice became hoarse due to Xiao Duo's actions just now, and his eyes were red. Xiao Duo turned around and saw Ah Wan on the ground looking at him pitifully, like an abandoned beast.
Xiao Duo suddenly softened his heart, but his reason told him that now was not the time to recognize her, so he could only be cruel and suddenly pulled the corner of her clothes out of her hands, and said coldly: "The girl has recognized the wrong person. .”
After saying that, he turned around and left, not looking back no matter how much Ah Wan shouted.
When Yushu came over, Ah Wan was sitting on the ground in a daze, her face was stained with tears, and her heart skipped a beat. The cousin must not be seen like this. Fortunately, it was remote here, so she helped her up. , walked towards Fengyi Palace.
Ah Wan was very well-behaved all the way, but her expression was frightened. Yushu was very worried when he saw her. When he arrived at Fengyi Palace, he settled Ah Wan in a side hall, and then sent someone to report the news to Xu Miaoyin.
When the maid came to send a message to Xu Miaoyin, Ji Weiliang was also reporting back to Xiao Qi.
After hearing this, Xiao Qi smiled meaningfully, but said nothing. Ji Weiliang retreated.
The banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and Xiao Lin was seen walking in with an old woman and a musician covered in blood.
The old woman knelt in the hall and complained with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, civilian women have been wronged. I hope your Majesty will tell you clearly!"
