Lord, your mask fell off

Chapter 1014: No One Shows Love
At this time, the two people who were attracting attention were saying this as if no one else was around.

"I shouldn't have asked you to do my hairstyle for such an important occasion today, you see, it almost fell apart!" She hummed softly.

Xiao Xu was helping her to support her hair bun and re-inserted the golden hairpin. Hearing this, he couldn't laugh or cry, "Who rolled around in the carriage while on the road? Huh?"

Chu Qingyan felt guilty for a moment, then bent her eyes and pretended to smile, "Big ice cube, look, there are so many people!"

"There are already many people at the palace banquet." Xiao Xu really wanted to laugh when he heard her change the subject so deflatedly.

Chu Qingyan swallowed her saliva. Why is the big ice cube like this? She didn't let a single step down.

Opposite to Chu Qingyan, sat Meng Xuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and his family members, including Meng Shishu.

Although she had never seen Xiao Xu before, except for a quick glance at the teahouse when the army returned, she has never left his eyes since he came in. He fits the fantasy she has had of him for so many years, in other words , is even better than she expected, and even more charming, which is not comparable to those skinny men in Kyoto.

However, when she saw him ignoring everyone's gaze and lovingly facing Chu Qingyan who was beside him, she was not only surprised but also jealous.

That Chu Qingyan, what qualifications does she have to sit beside him?

Just when she was indignant, a sharp voice sang.

"Your Majesty is here, the empress is here, and the concubine Yue is here."

Everyone got up one after another, and when the three of them appeared, they knelt down and bowed down.

"See Your Majesty, Long Live Your Majesty Long Live Long Live Long Live Your Majesty."

"See empress empress, empress is a thousand years old."

"..."

Congratulations came and went.

Emperor Xixuan was dressed in bright yellow and was extremely majestic. He stood on the left and the concubine Yue on the left, and then he opened his clothes and sat on the main seat. Empress Liang and Concubine Yue also followed him to sit on the two sides.

Emperor Xixuan glanced at the crowd before raising his hand, "All my loves, please sit down, tonight is a palace banquet, mainly to celebrate the victory of the three armies, there is no need to be formal."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After everyone got up, they returned to their seats.

"It's almost time, everyone is here, let's start the banquet!" Emperor Xixuan said with a smile.

As soon as the order is given, the palace servants who have already prepared come up with delicious dishes, and the dancers in dance clothes also come on stage one after another, dancing gracefully in the center of the venue.

Immediately, the garden was filled with the fragrance of flowers, food, the sound of the wind, and the sound of playing music, lingering around the entire imperial garden, lively and cheerful.

"The wine is full, let us be the heroes of this war." Emperor Xixuan raised his wine glass to Xiao Xu, speaking to everyone.

All civil and military officials stood up one after another, raised their cups and went towards Xiao Xujing.

Xiao Xu also got up at the same time, but the wine glasses in his hand turned to the generals beside him.

"This time, I dare not take the credit. It was everyone who worked together to win this battle. Therefore, this glass of wine should be respected to our sons!"

Fang Liu Gao Hao and the others immediately stood up in fear.

Emperor Xixuan nodded in satisfaction, "That's right, this time, thanks to you who shed blood for Xixuan, come, I respect you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Everyone raised their glasses and drank freely.

After drinking for three rounds, Emperor Xixuan put down his glass, only to notice Chu Qingyan sitting beside Xiao Xu.

A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, it was beyond his expectation that the little girl grew up to be like this.

"This is Qingyan girl! I haven't seen you for so many years, she has grown up, she has grown taller, and she has become even more beautiful. It almost compares to the flowers in this imperial garden." Emperor Xixuan touched her. Touching his chin, he expressed his appreciation.

Originally, there were more eyes on Chu Qingyan, but with His Majesty's words, these people can look at her more openly, with scrutiny, judgment, malicious intentions, and covetousness in their eyes...

Chu Qingyan smiled sarcasticly in her heart, and she didn't know whether Emperor Xixuan said this intentionally or not, but it has undoubtedly increased her hatred, because the women present looked at her with a bit more hostility, Which woman is not conceited, how can she tolerate others being prettier than herself?

Compared to meeting Emperor Xixuan for the first time, Chu Qingyan saw more big scenes this time, and she also gained confidence in her heart.

She lowered her eyes obediently, with a shy look on her face, "Your Majesty praised you, the ladies and ladies present are all prettier than Qingyan, Qingyan can't afford this reputation."

Her modesty and gentle temperament immediately saved her a lot of points, and the pressure on her body suddenly eased a lot.

Emperor Xixuan nodded, "She is a sensible girl, Xu'er, you should cherish it."

When everyone thought Xiao Xu would not answer, Xiao Xu unexpectedly nodded and said firmly, "I will."

Emperor Xixuan was stunned by these words, and then his gaze deepened, before he moved away from Chu Qingyan.

At this time, Empress Liang and Concubine Yue also noticed Chu Qingyan.

Empress Liang, who has always had her eyes above her head, has to admit that she has never seen such an outstanding beauty in all these years. No wonder Xuer has fallen out with her mother because of her. Empress Liang remembered After this, the whole person's face became gloomy, and he no longer had a good look at Chu Qingyan.

Concubine Yue looked at Chu Qingyan carefully for a few moments, nodded slightly, she had a good appearance, but it was normal to be fascinated by her, after all, she couldn't find such a beautiful woman in the capital, so she let go of her thoughts However, if Xiao Xu fell down and still missed her, she, as a concubine mother, could fulfill him and let Chu Qingyan stay by his side, but she had no status.

Chu Qingyan didn't know that in just a few blinks, she was made two different decisions by the two women with the highest authority in Xixuan.

And then, it was precisely because of these two people that her life changed unexpectedly.

At this time, Emperor Xixuan had already continued to chat with other officials, so Chu Qingyan dared to breathe a sigh of relief, and then lowered her head and whispered in the ear of the person next to her, "Big Ice, I thought you wouldn't make a sound just now !"

"What do you want to do so much, eat your food!" As he spoke, he put a piece of her favorite dish into her bowl.

Chu Qingyan didn't say anything more, she smiled and prepared to bury her head in her own food.

And the intimate interaction between the two of them, in the eyes of some people, is a hot and sour taste.

At this time, someone stood up.

"Your Majesty, the atmosphere is so good tonight, and there are so many people, it should be lively, so I have a gracious request from my servant."

The protruding female voice instantly attracted everyone, except for the extended couple who were immersed in peeling and eating shrimp.

"You are an eccentric girl, well, I'm sure, you can tell me!" Emperor Xixuan said generously.

"I know that Ms. Chu has not been in the capital for many years, and I don't know if the piano, chess, poetry, calligraphy and painting that I have learned are any different from our Kyoto girls. I want to ask her for advice!"

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