20demayo Chapter 220: The conspicuous seat makes people jealous
Chapter 220: The conspicuous seat makes people jealous
Speak of the word Cao Cao, and he will appear. Just as Empress Xian and Madam Hou were teasing Feng Wuhen and her, a clear laugh came from outside the palace gate. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and saw Feng Wuhen walking in with an elegant pace.
"Don't worry, mother. I won't be alone for the rest of my life." He walked to the side of Concubine Xian and said confidently, staring at Jiang Yimo with a firm and gentle look, "Unless Momo doesn't want me anymore."
As soon as he finished speaking, the whole place fell silent.
Jiang Yimo widened her eyes, with an expression of anger and amusement on her face.
How could Feng Wuhen say such blunt words!
She muttered to herself: Doesn't he know that this will embarrass her?
However, after this brief silence, Jiang Yimo quickly regained her composure.
She coughed lightly, trying to hide her embarrassment, and at the same time glared at Feng Wuhen fiercely.
I thought: Great, Feng Wuhen, you are so shameless! Even if Jiang Yimo doesn't want to marry him, there are many women in the world lining up to marry into the royal family!
Looking at Jiang Yimo's angry expression, Feng Wuhen's mouth corners slightly raised, and a hint of teasing flashed in his eyes.
Obviously, he did not feel anything wrong with what he had just said. Instead, he thought it was very interesting to tease the beautiful woman in front of him.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat subtle.
Concubine Xian and the Marquis' wife exchanged glances, both seeming to be secretly amazed at Feng Wuhen's directness and frankness.
After a while, in order to break the awkward atmosphere in the palace, Concubine Xian coughed twice, and then slowly said: "Hen'er, how are the arrangements for the banquet in the Imperial Garden going?"
"Father, I am still discussing things with several ministers in Chaoyang Palace. I came to see you first."
"Now the Queen Mother, the Empress, and Prince Sui have all returned to the palace. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a big day in Donglin after the Chinese New Year. The Queen Mother and the Empress will definitely attend the palace banquet in person. Hen'er, you must be careful at this palace banquet and must not make any mistakes at the banquet."
Speaking of this, Empress Xian couldn't help but reveal her worry about Feng Wuhen.
How could Feng Wuhen not hear the worry in his mother's heart? So he quickly comforted her, "Mother, please rest assured. I know what's going on, and nothing will happen."
His voice was firm but gentle, trying to reassure his mother.
When Empress Xian heard her beloved son say this, she felt a little relieved, but the worry in her eyes did not completely disappear.
However, at this moment, the Marquis's wife also whispered in agreement: "Your Majesty, the prince is right. He will definitely handle all matters well, so there is no need to worry too much."
Madam Hou's tone was full of trust and support, and she seemed to have complete confidence in Feng Wuhen.
Empress Xian nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with the Marquis's words.
Although she was still somewhat uneasy inside, seeing that her son and the Marquis's wife were so calm, she tried to control her emotions and not show them too much.
Feng Wuhen glanced at Madam Hou with gratitude, and then assured his mother: "Mother, I will not let others do something bad to me again. Please believe in my ability."
"Ah, it's not that mother doesn't want to believe you, it's just that this matter is too serious. I'm afraid, I'm afraid...if something goes wrong, your father will favor that..."
Empress Xian's voice became lower and lower, as if every word she spoke required great courage.
Her eyes flickered, as if she was trying hard to suppress her inner uneasiness and worry.
However, when she mentioned "that", her tone became noticeably heavier, which made people wonder who could make this noble concubine so fearful.
Empress Xian frowned slightly, her eyes gradually turned red, and tears welled up in her eyes, as if they would roll down at any time.
But she tried hard to hold back her tears and blinked hard, trying to suppress the sadness.
Then, she raised her head and looked at the beams above her head, her eyes were empty and confused. Perhaps only in this way could she temporarily forget the troubles in her heart.
After a while, Empress Xian slowly withdrew her gaze and looked at her confident son again.
Looking at his determined expression and unyielding attitude, a barely perceptible smile finally appeared on Empress Xian's face.
Although she knew very well that tonight's court banquet would not be peaceful, and might even hide countless crises and conspiracies.
But as a mother, at this moment, she really couldn't find a better way to protect her son except to give him endless encouragement and trust.
Because she knew very well that in this treacherous palace, the only way to survive was to become strong.
And her son has shown enough courage and wisdom to face the upcoming challenges.
Therefore, Empress Xian chose to believe him and silently supported him behind the scenes, hoping that he could spend the night safely.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the palace was a bit depressing, Jiang Yimo started telling jokes to Concubine Xian and the others vividly. Every joke she told made Concubine Xian and the others burst into laughter, and the depressing atmosphere in the palace disappeared immediately.
Concubine Xian also asked the palace maids to bring snacks and tea. Jiang Yimo started telling them "Journey to the West" again. They listened while drinking tea and eating snacks. Even Feng Wuhen listened to her story quietly, feeling very comfortable.
Time passed quickly, and it was dusk in a blink of an eye. The Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet was about to begin grandly. The Imperial Garden was bustling with activity, but Empress Xian's Glazed Palace was unusually quiet and comfortable.
However, since this year's Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet was specially chosen to be held in the Imperial Garden, which was closer to the Glazed Palace where Concubine Xian lived, Concubine Xian and Feng Wuhen and others did not appear to be in too much of a hurry.
Half an hour later, Concubine Xian finally heard Aunt Meng report: "The Emperor, the Empress, and the Queen Mother are heading towards the Imperial Garden now."
Upon hearing the news, Concubine Xian asked Feng Wuhen to lead the Marquis's wife and Jiang Yimo to the Imperial Garden first, while she needed to enter the palace banquet hall with the Emperor and others.
After Feng Wuhen brought her to the Imperial Garden, he asked Jiang Yimo to sit at the same table with him.
It immediately attracted a group of jealous gazes.
According to common sense, a woman of low status like Jiang Yimo, even if she was lucky enough to be invited by the emperor to attend a palace banquet, would often only be seated in a remote corner.
However, thanks to the Evil King's care, she was fortunate enough to sit in a prominent position at the banquet with the Evil King this time.
Thus, she became the focus of everyone's attention. This amazing scene was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves, and directly hurt the fragile hearts of those young ladies from official families who had been in love with Feng Wuhen for a long time.
Especially Lu Jialing, the daughter of Prime Minister Lu, the resentment in her heart is beyond words.