HLnovel Chapter 1370 Farewell Banquet, the Grand Conspiracy Unfolds
Chapter 1370 Farewell Banquet, the Grand Conspiracy Unfolds
The guests looked around but didn't see any princes or princesses from Zhongyue, nor did they see any princes or princesses from Beihan or Nantai, or any of their delegations. However, they figured these important figures would appear sooner or later.
What everyone was more curious about was something else entirely. They wondered if that couple would be attending this grand event.
Well-informed guests, having heard of Yun Mujiu's visit to the palace earlier that morning, asked in confusion, "Princess Ye has not yet appeared. Could it be that she visited the Empress Dowager and then left?"
Someone hurriedly chimed in, "Is the Night Princess not attending? If so, the Night Prince certainly won't show up either, right?"
The crowd erupted in noise, and the emotions of various parties were stirred up, leading to much discussion.
His Highness the Night King and Yun Mujiu are such extraordinary people that they are always the focus of everyone's attention at important occasions!
Before long, almost all the guests had arrived.
Even the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince, the Seventh Prince, the Eighth Prince, the Tenth Princess, as well as Prince Nan Taisen and Prince Gu, Princess Bei Han Manji and Princess Liyi, and the eldest and youngest sons of the Ling family were all present.
As everyone waited anxiously, a stunningly beautiful woman was seen arriving at the entrance of Biquan Garden, surrounded by several elegant maids.
"Isn't this Princess Night!"
The scene stirred slightly, and Yun Mujiu subtly took in everyone's reactions.
It seems today's grand farewell banquet is going to be quite spectacular and interesting...
Soon, people were surprised to find: "Where is the Night King?"
At this moment, the Crown Prince was the first to step forward. He proudly informed everyone that not long ago, the Emperor had summoned the Night King to the palace, and the Night King should still be with the Emperor at this time.
Upon hearing this, Yun Mujiu raised a slight brow. What a fine imperial decree! The Emperor has issued another decree. First, he ordered her maternal grandfather to enter the palace to visit the Empress Dowager, and now he's summoning Ye Xiaohan for a meeting.
As for why the Crown Prince was so smug, it was probably to show off how well-informed he was.
Yun Mujiu found it amusing; it seemed this foolish crown prince had no idea that he was the next target of her revenge.
Everyone found their own banquet table. Yun Mujiu stood in place, chatting with Princess Ji Ling, Bai Yanshuang, You Luoyan, Meng Ninglang, and Su Wen.
They had only exchanged a few words when they heard a palace servant loudly report.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"The Regent has arrived!"
"The Queen is here!"
"Consort Yu has arrived!"
Behind the Emperor and Empress were civil and military officials, while the Regent, dressed in a deep purple brocade robe, stood to the Emperor's right.
At the same time, Yun Mujiu raised her eyes and met the gaze of the handsome and aloof man. Their eyes met, both exuding composure and understanding.
At the scene, there was another round of greetings and bows. Only after the Emperor and Empress announced the official start of the banquet did everyone take their seats.
As soon as Yun Mujiu sat down, the man next to her reached out and pulled her up.
Before she could speak, the other person asked, "Is Mumu alright?"
"Your Highness, don't worry, I'm fine. It's no big deal that I entered the palace early; I'll just take a stroll around the palace first." Yun Mujiu's tone was lively, treating the treacherous harem as if it were a garden.
In fact, Ye Xiaohan had been keeping an eye on Yun Mujiu's movements and knew that Yun Mujiu was alright. Now that he had seen her with his own eyes, he was even more relieved.
On the high platform, the Emperor looked well, as if his illness had improved considerably. His face was rosy, and there was a hint of unpredictable excitement about him.
As his gaze swept quickly over the Night King and his wife, a glint of malice flashed in his eyes.
After much planning, he is finally about to realize his grand ambitions!
In the past few days, under his orders, the two commanders of the left and right vanguard battalions have begun to take action. A large group of guards has quietly entered the palace's secret passages and is hiding around the banquet venue today!
In addition, he had other troop deployment plans, just waiting to be put to use today!
The eunuchs and palace maids moved among the seats like fish, placing fruits, dishes, fine wines and teas on the tables in front of the guests.
With a smile on his face, the Emperor glanced around and exchanged a sweet look with the elegant Empress beside him.
The Emperor and Empress began their speeches, explaining that this was a farewell banquet specifically for the envoys from Northern Han and Southern Tai. They suggested that everyone could celebrate the banquet in advance to express the deep friendship between Zhongyue and the two nations of Northern Han and Southern Tai.
The two princesses of Bei Han nodded repeatedly with perfectly timed smiles. They were practically driven to despair by Yun Mu Jiu, so they couldn't possibly have any other thoughts at the banquet.
After being suppressed by the Night King, Prince Nan Tai had become extremely obedient and had little reaction. He simply gave Empress Zhongyue a polite and grateful response.
The Bone Prince feigned surprise and gratitude. But who knew that he was harboring a faint sense of unease? If he could, wouldn't he prefer not to hold any farewell banquet for them?
If it were the old him, he would definitely be very enthusiastic about the palace banquet. After all, he was eager to shine in Zhongyue. But now he has no such intention. The situation in Zhongyue is too complicated, and he just wants to live peacefully back in Nantai!
The Emperor and Empress's speeches soon came to an end, and the banquet began to proceed smoothly. Songs and dances were performed one after another, and everyone laughed and chatted, clinking glasses and enjoying fine wine and food.
There were also individual talent showcases for the young ladies and gentlemen. However, this time, Yun Mujiu wasn't included.
Those who previously wanted to cause trouble for Yun Mujiu have long since disappeared. Every time someone tried to cause trouble, they were always badly beaten by Yun Mujiu. Yao Leyi, Princess Gaoyang, Yun Shirou, Bei Liyi, Bei Manji, Liu Qianqian, and Dong Yanran are all examples of this.
Now, looking around, no one dares to provoke Yun Mujiu anymore.
You can't argue with that!
We can't possibly win a fight!
In comparison, they simply can't compete!
As a result, this talent show segment at the palace banquet was quiet and unremarkable.
Furthermore, although it was called a farewell banquet, it didn't offer Princess Beihan and Prince Nantai any substantial benefits or opportunities for them to shine, since the marriage alliance between Zhongyue and these two countries had long been called off.
Therefore, the people from Beihan and Nantai were like bystanders, merely observing from the sidelines.
As for the young ladies and gentlemen who have now taken the stage, they simply want to find a good marriage within Zhongyue territory. To put it more optimistically, perhaps a prince or princess will take a liking to them? To put it another way, it would be good to find someone whose family background matches their own.
Of course, some people don't go there with the intention of finding a marriage partner; they just want to showcase their talents and liven up the atmosphere.
Hongzhu, who hadn't been seen for a long time, went up and sang a song in which the young lady angrily denounced the scumbag who harassed her. Smart people could tell that Hongzhu was subtly mocking Yun Bolang, who had been harassing her like a lapdog, and who was the former Left Prime Minister Zhongyue!
During this time, Yun Mujiu's sisters also went up to showcase their talents, and the atmosphere at the event became increasingly lively.
But Yun Mujiu and Ye Xiaohan knew that this was just a temporary calm before the storm...