In the blink of an eye, it was the 15th of August, the Reunion Festival. The Empress Dowager held a banquet and invited Lady Lan, Lady Lin, and Lady Xue to admire the moon and chrysanthemums together.
After noon, Consort Li brought Lan Qin into the palace.
The banquet was held around the Chrysanthemum Garden in Shanglin Garden. August was the time when chrysanthemums bloomed. The chrysanthemums in Upper Forest Park did not have any other colors. The golden petals that looked like ears were adorned all over the branches. They swayed with the breeze and emitted waves of fragrance.
Everyone saluted and entered the banquet, but they saw that the Empress Dowager only brought Consort Hui and a few concubines, as well as a few princes and princesses. The Empress was nowhere to be seen.
The banquet began with drinking and appreciating chrysanthemums, as well as some stringed music.
After three rounds of wine, the Emperor arrived, followed by the Fifth Prince Ling Yin, the Sixth Prince Ming Xi, the Grand Commandant Lin Xun, the Grand Commandant Lan Kang, and the Imperial Commandant Lin Ziqi.
The Emperor ordered the Scheeren to announce,"Your Majesty has decreed that today is a reunion festival, so there is no need to be polite."”
The Emperor entered the banquet and said," I and the ministers are busy with state affairs and have not been able to enjoy the happiness of family with our families. Today, we will borrow the Empress Dowager's banquet. We, the monarch and his subjects, and our families will also have fun together.”
"That's for the best," the Empress Dowager said with a smile. The emperor is working hard every day, it's time for him to rest. Someone, add more food and wine."
In the middle of the Chrysanthemum Garden was a small open space. There were concubines dancing, and the dance was Chang'e flying to the moon.
After the song ended, Lin Xun stood up and said," Reporting to the Emperor, Empress Dowager, today is a festive day. Isn't it a bit monotonous to only have singing and dancing? Why don't we let my son perform a sword dance for the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and the other consorts!”
"Wonderful," the Empress Dowager said with a smile,"Aijia is also tired of watching these dance songs." Which one of you is the Lin Family Young Master?"
Lin Ziqi immediately stood up and said,"This lowly official Lin Ziqi greets the Empress Dowager."”
The Empress Dowager smiled." Indeed, a family of generals produces a tiger. What an awe-inspiring young general." You dance."
Lin Ziqi flipped over and jumped into the Chrysanthemum Garden. The actors played the music of the general leaving the fortress. Lin Ziqi danced to the music, and the sword collided with the wind, making a buzzing sound.
Lan Qin looked at Lin Ziqi in the middle of the garden. She hadn't seen him for half a year, and he seemed to have grown stronger. She couldn't help but be stunned. Thinking of their marriage, she couldn't help blushing. She raised her head and met Lingyin's gaze. Lingyin's face was solemn as he frowned. Lan Qin thought, I didn't offend you, why are you looking at me like that? Hence, she didn't dodge and frowned at him.
The two of them were looking at each other intensely when they suddenly heard a clear and pleasant voice say,"What's the point of you performing the sword dance alone? Why don't we exchange a few moves?"
Lanqin raised her head and saw that the person who spoke was a young girl who was about her age. She stood beside the emperor with an arrogant expression. She was dressed like a princess.
The emperor had three daughters. The eldest princess and the second princess were already married. The third princess, Yuyang, was only of age. She was born to Consort Hui and was doted on by the emperor. The young girl at this moment should be Third Princess Yuyang.
Princess Yuyang walked into the Chrysanthemum Garden with a short sword embedded with gems.?" Young Master Lin, attack!"
However, Lin Ziqi cupped his fists and bowed." Princess, swords and swords have no eyes. You're a man driven by thousands of gold. If you're injured…"
"Humph!" "Are you looking down on this princess?" Take this! Without any explanation, he raised his sword and stabbed."
Yuyang was doted on by her father and had learned riding and archery from her brother since she was young. She also liked to wield knives and swords. Today, seeing Lin Ziqi dance with his sword, he couldn't help but feel excited and wanted to compete with him. In fact, what Yuyang knew was just some fancy moves. How could he compare to Lin Ziqi, who had been on the battlefield?
Lin Ziqi was afraid of hurting Yuyang, so he only defended and didn't attack. Seeing him like this, Yuyang attacked even harder. Lin Ziqi only took a step back and almost stepped on his butt. His heart tightened. Stepping on the flowers, wouldn't it ruin the Empress Dowager's mood today? Thinking of this, he knew that he had nowhere to back down, so he pointed at Yuyang's left shoulder with his sword. Yuyang flashed, and Lin Ziqi took the opportunity to remove the short sword in her hand. Yuyang turned around and wanted to grab the sword, but his lower body was unstable and he was about to fall into the flowers. Lin Ziqi rushed over and helped Yuyang up. However, Yuyang blushed. How could a young girl who had just awakened to love not panic when she met a hot-blooded youth?
Lin Ziqi hurriedly bowed and said,"I've offended you. Please forgive me, Princess!" However, her face is also red."
Yuyang returned to his previous arrogant appearance."Hmph, I lost my balance just now. Let's start over!”
"Alright, Yu 'er, are you still going to deny your loss?"”
The Empress Dowager also smiled and said,"Yu 'er has always liked to cheat since she was young."”
Yuyang blushed again and put down his sword.""Hmph, then let's compete next time. I'll definitely win against you!”With that, he returned to his seat.
Lanqin watched the two of them return to their seats, but her heart felt stuffy. She did not know why. Could it be that it was because of the dance between Brother Qi and the Third Princess? Suddenly, he felt that someone was looking at him. It was Ling Yin, who was smiling at him with the corners of his mouth slanted. He thought to himself,[This is ridiculous!] She turned around and ignored him.
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This chapter has a foreshadowing ~ Haha, I don't know if my dear friends can see it ~ I hope everyone will support me more. Ying Xi, continue to work hard!
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