Hold the thick thighs tightly [My father is a traitor]

Chapter 748 Before the Palace Banquet 1,2

As soon as Li Mingzhu said this, she completely lost the loving motherly look she had just shown.

She stared at her son with wide eyes, filled with fear and self-doubt.

The atmosphere in the palace, which was already solemn due to the arrival of the emperor, was now so solemn that one could hear a pin drop. All the palace servants lowered their heads and frowned, with deep fear on their faces, and they wished they could cover their ears tightly.

After a moment, the emperor chuckled with a hint of joy in his tone: "It seems that the Queen Mother's madness has improved a lot. This is a gratifying thing."

After saying this, he raised his eyes and glanced at Pei Dafu who was standing beside him.

Pei Dafu understood what she meant when he saw this. He waved his hand quickly, and a group of palace maids carrying exquisite jewelry and gorgeous palace costumes came in one after another. They stood in front of Li Mingzhu and showed her the items in their hands one by one.

Sheng Jingchen also spoke up: "Is your Majesty satisfied with these? Tomorrow is my birthday, and I will celebrate with you then."

However, when Li Mingzhu saw these carefully selected costumes, she did not show any joy or relief. Instead, her face turned pale and she asked sternly, "Chen'er, what are you going to do? You have forced me into this situation. Isn't that enough?"

The emperor slowly stood up and glanced down at her, "My queen mother is smart, and she will naturally know my intention."

As soon as he finished speaking, he did not stay here and strode out. Behind him, he could hear Li Mingzhu's unwilling argument.

"After so many years, why don't you believe mother yet? Even if mother is in love with someone else, it is impossible for her to give birth to a brother with a different surname for you. Even if you don't want to believe mother, your father only spared your brother's life. Isn't this enough to convince you?"

Unexpectedly, the emperor stopped when he heard this and reminded sarcastically: "It seems that the queen mother has forgotten the words of the late emperor. He has no heir."

Li Mingzhu's pupils shrank, and her originally sad face instantly became hideous and terrifying, and she roared like a madman.

"You are as crazy as your father. I should have strangled you to death when the Imperial Observatory declared that you were doomed. You would not have ended up like this. I watched you kill all your brothers and sisters, murder your father and usurp the throne, force your mother to destroy your son, and everyone in the world is afraid of you..."

A trace of panic flashed in Pei Dafu's eyes, and he quickly raised his eyes to observe his master's expression.

The emperor's eyes were as deep as a pool without any ripples. He lowered his eyelids with a cold smile on his lips, "But these are not what the queen mother likes to hear. It's just that the successor is not the one you like!"

Li Mingzhu's expression changed again and again. When the emperor was about to step out of the palace, she begged again: "Chen'er, even if your mother begs you, please don't commit murder again..."

The palace door slowly closed under the push of the palace servants. Sheng Jingchen stood sideways, staring at his mother who had lost her composure in the palace with cold eyes, "It's too late. The path I'm taking is what my mother wanted."

As the words fell, the palace door was completely closed. Li Mingzhu's voice of regret continued to be heard from inside the palace, but it still could not stop the emperor.

"Chen'er, I was wrong. I was really wrong. I shouldn't have poisoned you and destroyed our relationship. Please let your brother go, and let those innocent people go..."

Pei Dafu watched his master's back as he walked away. He lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then came outside the palace and reminded softly, "Queen Dowager, please stop making trouble. The knife hanging over the heads of Prince Yu and the innocent people you mentioned will fall when it falls. It all depends on you, Queen Dowager!"

The crying and shouting in the hall stopped abruptly, followed by hurried knocking on the door and anxious inquiries.

"Pei Dafu, tell me quickly, what exactly does Chen'er want me to do? Tell me quickly, what exactly does he want me to do? Pei Dafu..."

But at this moment, no one responded to her inquiry, and the people outside the palace had already followed the emperor away.

……

The next day, before dawn, little Yining was pulled out of bed by her mother, and washed, dressed, and applied perfume.

She had sleepy eyes drooping and her little head nodding in front of the dressing mirror.

Just at this moment, a long-lost voice came from behind her.

"Qingjie, if you don't sit properly, Madam Zhao's flower ornaments will be stuck crooked."

Little Yining instantly perked up, looked back with wide eyes, and shouted in surprise: "Dad, you're back!"

Lin Yuzan: →_→, you are such a heartless person!

Last night, he returned at the end of the evening, and she was already sleeping like a pig, humming and groaning, and no matter how he called her, she wouldn't wake up!

The old man complained in his heart, then hummed as usual.

The little kid shook his head happily, turned back, and obediently let Madam Zhao dress him up.

Perhaps there was a happy event in the family today, and everyone in the room was filled with happy smiles. Lin Yuzan did not spoil the fun by reminding his daughter to sit up straight. He just sat at the table with his wife, drinking refreshing tea, and watching his daughter gradually transform into the appearance of a princess.

Little Yining was carefully having her hairpins applied to her by Zhao Ya. While she was combing her hair, she turned around and asked curiously, "Dad, are you going to the palace banquet with mom and grandma tonight?"

Hearing this, Lin Yuzan paused holding the teacup in his hand, and said jokingly in a good mood, "Dad is a poor little man who is exploited by his wife's family. How can he attend the palace banquet? Qingjie, you must be careful with your words and actions today. Don't ask questions that violate the rules. Remember."

As soon as he said this, the old man received a glare and a killer move from his wife, plus a word of scolding.

"Brother Zan, what nonsense are you talking about in front of the children?"

Lin Yuzan: (▔﹏▔), hiss...it hurts!

The old man's face flushed red, with suspicious tears in his eyes as he looked at his ruthless wife.

Wan Niang felt a little embarrassed by the pitiful gaze, so she quickly looked away and said gently to her daughter, "Qing Jie, don't listen to your father's nonsense. Your uncle has already said that your father should be an attendant and follow Jiang Daxueshi into the palace to attend the palace banquet. Although you can't eat while standing, we can go home together after leaving the palace."

Xiao Yining: Σ(っ °Д °;)っ, Jin Xingman was right, her father really became a handyman again!

Lin Yuzan: (* ￣︿￣), this old man is really good at looking for trouble!

Father and daughter: How shameful!

Wan Niang, the only one who didn't feel embarrassed, urged with a smile, "Qing Jie, please sit down quickly. When Aunt Zhao finishes combing your hair, you can go to the study and add a stroke to the centenary painting. This birthday gift for your uncle will be complete!"

The little kid looked back in surprise again and asked hurriedly, "Dad, did you draw this 100-year-old picture yourself?"

Although she did not wait for the two old men to return the night before, she specifically asked Zhao Ya and Qiu Yi. The candlelight in Hanqiu Courtyard was only lit for a cup of tea the night before.

When Lin Yuzan heard his daughter's question, he couldn't help but roll his eyes secretly and nodded in acknowledgement: "Dad wrote it last night."

Xiao Yining: (￣_￣|||), such a rush, and this birthday gift is really perfunctory!

However, what the little boy did not expect was that even the centenary longevity picture that the old man made on the spur of the moment was still stunning and eye-catching.

After she had done her hair, she came to the study and was attracted by the huge scroll.

The old man stepped forward and unfolded a part of the scroll. Several vigorous and powerful "Shou" characters appeared in front of the little boy's eyes. They were as elegant as clouds and majestic. Every stroke and every line showed his profound calligraphy skills.

However, there is a unique blank space in the center of these words, which makes the revealed corner look a little weird.

Little Yining was dumbfounded when she saw the eye-catching blank space. She pointed at the longevity painting and said, "Dad, Qingjie can't write characters that big!"

Lin Yuzan looked back at his daughter who had suddenly acted foolishly, and comforted her gently, "It's okay, Dad will hold you and hold your hand later, and we will add these few strokes together."

Hearing this, Xiao Yining nodded with confidence, and swung the lovely and exquisite pearl hairpin on her head, making a crisp sound. She quickly held her bun and warned very seriously: "Dad, then don't mess up Qingjie's bun!"

Lin Yuzan: (?_?), why do I feel itchy every time I talk to this unfilial daughter!

Xiao Yining: o(*￣▽￣*)ブ, the head can be broken but the hairstyle cannot be messed up!

As time was running out, the old man gave up arguing with the kid, bent down and picked him up, and with the help of his old rival who came over, he rushed to make this extremely perfunctory birthday gift.

With the help of everyone, Xiao Yining also completed a complete set of princess attire, took the birthday gift, and embarked on the first court journey in her life.

This morning, she and Sheng Hongtong will complete the real upgrade under the witness of all officials.

Lin Yuzan and his wife stood at the door of their house, watching the carriage go away with emotion.

"It's a pity that I'm not a man and I'm born a commoner, so I can't accompany Sister Qing." Wan Niang said with a look of regret, feeling sorry for missing her daughter's important moment.

Lin Yuzan glanced at his wife, gently held her in his arms, and comforted her: "Next spring, when your husband passes the imperial examination and obtains an official position, you will be a second-rank imperial lady. By then, if Sister Qing goes to the palace to play, you can accompany her."

Upon hearing this, Wan Niang made a rare joke: "If Brother Zan's official position is not as high as mine, wouldn't he be suppressed by me and it would be difficult for him to maintain his position as a husband?"

Hearing his wife's playful words, the old man couldn't help but reveal a helpless and doting smile, and said rather melancholy: "It doesn't matter if the husband's authority is weak, as long as no one bullies Wan Niang, I'd like you to step on my head every day."

After saying this, the young couple stood at the door, looking at each other affectionately as if no one was around.

Wang Gungun and Wang Cheng, who were sending the kid out with the two of them, were force-fed dog food and both looked speechless.

Wang Gungun and Wang Cheng: This guy is really cunning and takes every opportunity to deceive women!

On the other side, the palace was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, and the air was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Little Yining was brought into the palace by her grandmother in a carriage, and waited in a side hall with the naughty child for the enthronement ceremony.

In fact, the enthronement ceremony for the two little ones was quite simple. All they had to do was read out the imperial edict, inform the civil and military officials why they were matched with each other, how much assets they would be awarded, how much salary they would receive each year, and then issue a seal to show their status.

However, the naughty kid took one more step than little Yining. He had to be led to the dragon throne by the old baby to complete today's morning court session, commonly known as hearing government affairs.

Then they had a banquet in the evening to celebrate with the emperor. Three happy events were held at the same time. The banquet was grand and there were fewer other expenses.

Soon, officials attending the morning court meeting lined up outside the Golden Palace one after another, waiting to enter.

Little Yining's originally sleepy mind suddenly cleared up. She blinked her big eyes and looked at Sheng Hongtong, who was even more nervous and fidgeting than her, and kindly reminded him, "Uncle, grandpa uncle will be here soon, stop walking around!"

The naughty child paused, and fell into his old habit again. He glared at the little kid fiercely and threatened: "Of course this prince knows, you don't need to tell me! Sister Qing, if you dare to embarrass this prince in the palace and ruin my canonization, be careful or I will beat you up after the court session!"

The only ones who responded to him were Li Anhe's gaze that couldn't help laughing and the little kid who was looking up at the ceiling.

Seeing that no one paid attention to him, Sheng Hongtong got angry again. Just as he was about to speak, he felt a very familiar sense of oppression from behind him.

He quickly turned around and saw his father standing behind him with an expressionless face.

The emperor looked down at his second son with displeasure and asked coldly, "Azhu, what are you doing?"

Sheng Hongtong:......

The naughty child quickly stepped forward and took Xiao Yining's hand, and replied obediently: "Father, I was playing with Sister Qing, right, Sister Qing?"

Xiao Yining: →_→, just pretending!

The little kid complained in her heart, then immediately smiled sweetly at the old baby and called out in a baby voice, "Uncle, Qingjie misses you so much!"

Sheng Jingchen responded lovingly, then glanced at Er'er with disdain, nodded to his cousin, and walked slowly towards the dragon throne with Pei Dafu with a stern face.

A long chant was then heard: "The Emperor has arrived, kneel!"

A loud response instantly rang out from the Golden Throne Hall: "Long live the emperor!"

The emperor slowly sat down on the dragon throne, and the atmosphere in the Golden Palace became solemn and dignified.

Civil and military officials lined up in an orderly manner, their expressions solemn, and the air was filled with a hint of tension. However, they did not rush to submit memorials to the emperor as usual, but surprisingly all turned sideways and looked outside the palace.

There were two little kids holding hands and slowly approaching the Golden Throne Hall. The girl was wearing a gorgeous palace skirt, and the boy was wearing a prince's dragon robe. Both had a steadiness on their faces that was different from their age.

As the two little ones walked before the emperor, all the officials also turned to the emperor.

But his gaze still lingered on the two little ones who seemed to be affectionate, and then he turned to the person beside him to send a subtle look, silently communicating the message he wanted to complain about.

"If the crown prince remains unchanged, the prosperity and wealth that Princess Le'an will enjoy throughout her life will be unmatched."

"That's right. If you turn around and take a look at General Wang's boastful look, he seems to be trying to soar to the sky."

"Your Majesty has really put a lot of thought into Princess Jiahe and found such a reasonable excuse to confer the title of Princess on her granddaughter. Even the imperial censors dared not refute it, for fear of bringing bad luck upon themselves."

"King Yu is still too stupid."

"What a piece of rotten mud! No wonder the late emperor kept him here!"

"..."

"..."

While the officials were secretly exchanging glances, several mocking and contemptuous glances were already directed at Sheng Jingzhan, who had a "gratified" look on his face.

The burning contemptuous gazes almost burned his gentle smile. In his mind, he kept recalling the humiliating moments when he was oppressed by the emperor and had to bow his head. His hands hidden in his sleeves clenched quietly in an effort to calm his inner anger.

He looked up at his "label of shame" and met bright eyes filled with a childlike smile.

Before we knew it, the canonization ceremony for the two little ones had been completed.

The emperor took the newly promoted prince from Pei Dafu and instructed in a gentle voice: "Prince Yu, take Princess Le'an and Princess Jiahe to see the queen mother. She is in much better health today. She will be very happy to see them."

Sheng Jingzhan stepped out upon hearing the voice and responded respectfully: "Yes, my royal brother!"

As the words fell, Xiao Yining came to the male protagonist holding his seal, looked up at him and smiled brightly: "Second uncle, thank you!"

Sheng Jingzhan: ..., (fuck fuck)