On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, the Han Palace was extremely lively.

On the Taiye Pond, a neat row of "dragon boats" are eager to try, all hoping to win the good fortune of the carp leaping over the dragon gate.

Not far away, at the Yuntai Pavilion, the emperor led his concubines and nobles up to watch the game, with a look of joy on his face.

"Wuleng, go tell them that the winning ship will each be rewarded with a gold ingot." Liu Zhao was in high spirits and in high spirits.

"No." Wuleng responded and walked briskly down to the attic.

Yin Lingyue stood by the emperor's side and smiled softly: "Your Majesty has given such a big prize, so the servants will definitely try their best. This dragon boat race is naturally exciting."

"Yes." Liu Zhao turned his head and looked at her. "Let's watch the battle carefully later."

Her eyes were as warm as autumn waves, full of affection, and Yin Lingyue looked at him with a sweet smile.

This scene fell in Liu Qing's eyes, and he couldn't tell what it was like. He turned his head and his eyes seemed to fall on Deng Sui's face. He saw that she seemed to be indifferent, only looking at the Taiye Pool in the distance, with a calm face.

Gentle.

Is she feeling so relaxed?

Is it because she doesn't care about the emperor at all?

Or...she just maintained the glory of the family, so she could not realize it. All the bitterness was swallowed in her stomach.

"Your Majesty, can we start?" Wu Leng waved his hand beside Taiye Pond for instructions.

"Start." Liu Zhaolang said grandly.

Immediately afterwards, a loud gong was sounded, and the ship flew out like an arrow from its string.

"Your Majesty, look, that blue boat is the fastest." Yin Lingyue was as happy as a child, holding the emperor's hand tightly.

Liu Zhao responded with a happy smile.

This scene was not only watched by King Qinghe, but also by all the noble courtiers present.

The great Situ Rongzheng also paid special attention to Mr. Deng's expression. After looking at him several times, he could not see anything much from Mr. Deng.

Deng Sui's eyes never left the Taiye Pool, which was always calm.

Although this is not a river, it can still be full of storms and waves, which makes people moved. The colorful dragon boats are competing for the first place, and the blood of the people watching is boiling.

Despite this, she still didn't feel too much about the joy of the festival. She just felt that once it was linked to gold, everything she did seemed so self-interested. It was quite boring.

"Your Majesty, look, that dragon boat is bigger than the green one just now." Yin Lingyue laughed heartily from time to time, and never let go of the emperor's hand.

From the beginning to the end, she behaved so sweetly and comfortably, anyone who saw her would have understood the direction of the situation in the White House.

"Bonus!" Liu Zhao pointed at the first dragon boat to reach the other side and laughed loudly: "It's really a great bonus."

The courtiers echoed and the Yuntai Pavilion was very lively.

It was also at this time that the sound of silk and bamboo was played, and the emperor led the nobles and concubines to their seats. Then Grand Situ Rongzheng, Grand Sima Xu Ye and several generals took their seats.

The servants successively presented exquisite meals and fragrant fresh rice dumplings, with fine wine in front of them. This scene was truly unforgettable.

Deng Sui sat on the other side of the emperor, but after all he was not as friendly as Yin Lingyue sitting next to the emperor.

She maintained a decent smile on her face, and she was as beautiful as a person walking out of a painting.

"Your Majesty, in my free time, I made some sachets with Yang Gongren. The sachets were filled with various flowers and herbs, which are perfect for attracting good luck and avoiding evil. I also put some mugwort in them.

, just in time for this moment. Taking advantage of such a good opportunity, I would like to present to Your Majesty and everyone present. I hope Your Majesty will grant me." Feng Zhishui took the lead in speaking after the song was finished.

"Okay." Liu Zhao nodded: "It's hard for you to have such thoughts."

Feng Zhishui glanced sideways at Yang Gongren. The two of them stood up one after another and presented the sachets prepared in advance to everyone present one by one, beginning with the emperor.

"Feng Meiren's craftsmanship is really exquisite." Yin Lingyue pinched a sachet and couldn't help but sigh.

"Yin Guiren made a mistake. How can I have such good craftsmanship? This is made by Yang Gong people." Feng Zhishui said with a light smile.

Yao Jiaer took up the conversation: "I remember that on the day when Deng Guiren entered the palace, he went to the city gate by mistake and was punished to go to the embroidery courtyard to work as a dressmaker. It was also because of Deng Guiren's exquisite craftsmanship. I don't know how it compares with Yang Gongren.

?”

The table was full of relatives, and the intention of mentioning this matter at this time couldn't be more obvious.

Deng Sui didn't take it seriously. He took a closer look at the sachet handed to her and said, "When it comes to craftsmanship, my concubine's craftsmanship is not as exquisite as that of Yang Gongren. Such good needlework skills clearly show the care taken."

She was so calm, it made it hard for people to say anything.

Yin Lingyue could not help but curl her lips: "Jia'er, the pastries in front of you are good. Do you like the taste?"

Yao Jiaer also understood: "That's what my cousin said."

This situation made Liu Qing's heart tighten. If he could have guessed the methods of these people earlier that day, he would not have let her be in danger outside the palace. But fortunately, those people who frightened her had already

Became the soul killed by his sword.

The feast became more and more boring, just singing and dancing to add to the fun, and drinking and having fun.

Deng Sui lost interest and remained silent. However, he never wiped off the smile that adorned his face.

It wasn't until the banquet was over that she quietly led Tuo Xian and Sirou out of Yuntai Pavilion.

"The young lady has also drunk a lot. How about you go get the chariot?" Sirou looked at her crimson cheeks and couldn't help but worry. "I'm afraid you might feel uncomfortable if you blow some air."

"It doesn't matter, it's good to take a walk to get away from the alcohol." Deng Sui looked behind him: "We came down early. When everyone else has dispersed, the palace road is full of chariots, which will be blocked. Why bother?

Don't live up to such a beautiful night and join in the fun."

"Nuo." Sirou stopped trying to persuade her. She just walked with Tuo Zhen beside her and walked towards the less crowded palace road.

A few people were walking when they heard footsteps behind them.

And the footsteps were getting closer and closer, as if they were following them.

Deng Sui sensitively sensed something was wrong and was about to turn around to take a look when he heard someone catching up from further behind him.

"Your Highness, the chariot is ready. Please come this way..."

Deng Sui's heart trembled. Which prince would be following her at this time? It must be King Qinghe.

So she quickened her pace, not wanting to meet him face to face.

Tuo Zhen also clearly sensed her discomfort and followed behind her without saying a word.

As expected, the person behind him still didn't catch up. Deng Sui breathed a sigh of relief: "It's getting late, so I'll prepare fragrant soup when I return to the palace. After the Dragon Boat Festival, I can finally have a good sleep."

"Yes." Tuo nodded in shock: "The past half month has been quite tiring. I see that the noble has lost a lot of weight. I will ask the small kitchen to prepare more delicious meals for the noble to replenish his body."

"That's right." Sirou couldn't help but join in the fun: "If you don't take a good supplement, it will be midsummer. It's hot, and the lady doesn't like to eat."

The three people talked lively and slowly walked away.

Liu Qing, who was holding on to the tree trunk, took a breath of cold air and said to the servant behind him: "Wherever my highness is going, it's your turn to be troublesome."

"Your Highness, please forgive me." The servant didn't know where he was wrong, so he couldn't help but panic. "I just want to report to Your Highness. The chariot is ready. You can take Your Highness out of the palace at any time."

"I know." Liu Qing looked at the back figure that was no longer visible but was imprinted in his heart with some reluctance. Finally, he turned around helplessly.

From the moment he knew that she was going to enter the palace, he should have understood that there was no destiny for her in this life.

But why, he has not been able to let go?

That night, Deng Sui slept particularly well. He fell asleep as soon as he touched the pillow. When he woke up, it was already dawn.

Mei Shu waited outside the door for a long time before she heard a soft snort from the person in the room.

"Miss, are you awake?" she asked softly through the door.

"Well, come in." Deng Sui sat up and stretched. It seemed that the fatigue of half a month had been made up for in this night. He felt refreshed.

"Yesterday's banquet, the concubines drank a lot of wine. There is no need to go to Yongle Palace to talk today. The young lady fell asleep at this time." Meishu said with a smile: "Sirou cooked the young lady's favorite eight-treasure porridge. The red beans

So soft, just right in your mouth.”

"Well!" Deng Sui rinsed his mouth with tea and washed his face. Looking at his face in the bronze mirror, he also felt that he looked good. "Hearing what you said, I'm hungry too. Just dress up as you like. Anyway, it's today.

No need to go out."

"Okay." Meishu smiled and nodded, and then said: "Then what if His Majesty comes over? After all, the lady is a noble person, and it is difficult to dress up too plainly."

"Your Majesty has so many things to do, how can he come to Jiade Palace with so much morning light?" Deng Sui thought to herself, didn't she offend him enough last time? Since she knew that she had no such intention, why bother to come together to make trouble. She felt that the emperor should value her very much.

No matter how shameless he is in terms of face and power, he will not waste time on a woman who doesn't care about him.

"That's not necessarily the case." Meishu smiled mischievously: "Young lady is so charming and charming that you will be unforgettable at first sight. Maybe His Majesty has been thinking about you since we haven't seen you for a long time."

Deng Sui would not have such an idea. "None of the concubines in the harem are charming. How am I different from them? Well, hurry up and go to the dining hall."

As soon as the two of them got up to go out, they saw Tuo Zhen coming over in a hurry. "Meishu, hurry up and change your clothes. I'm afraid this outfit is inappropriate."

"What's wrong?" Deng Sui saw that she was a little anxious and couldn't help but be curious. "What happened?"

"Your Majesty, please go to Zhangde Palace." Tuoyan's tone was a little bad, as if there was another reason.

"What happened?" Deng Sui asked again.

"The chamberlain sent by Wu Leng didn't explain the reason, but there was a lot of worry on his face." Tuo Xie came close to Deng Sui's ear and said softly: "It's true that Liu Meiren got up early and asked someone to send a message to the slave.

No matter what, don't be troublesome. It's best not to go out with the nobles. I think this is another plan..."

"There is really no day in peace." Deng Sui sighed: "Then don't follow me. Just stay in the palace and take care of things."

"But..." Tuo Zhen was very worried.

"It doesn't matter." Deng Sui smiled gently at her: "Just follow the instructions, and there will be benefits in doing so. It just depends on what tricks they can use this time. Then you and I will feel at ease."

Meishu couldn't help but get angry: "It's really unreasonable. In my opinion, the young lady might as well be a powerful person. Some people, if they don't give her some color, she will always treat them as soft persimmons. She will always let them lead by the nose like this.

Calculate, when will it be over?"
Chapter completed!