When the former emperor passed away, Tang Xue had passed down a posthumous edict to let all the princes of the Nalan royal family return to their vassal states. If it wasn't for the Lingnan Prince, the other princes wouldn't have moved.
At that time, she felt very sorry for her cousin. She had been away from the palace for so many years. Now that Ling Nan King was dead, Tang Xue not only ordered Liu Dai 'er to bring the new Ling Nan King to the Imperial City, but she also had the intention of letting them stay for a few years.
Nalan Baiqiong felt a headache coming on. If it was really as Shen Yanxi said, and this cousin and the original owner had such a good relationship, it would be a matter of minutes before he was exposed. Nalan Baiqiong could only work overtime to record everything that Shen Yanxi knew, everything that was recorded, and everything that was rumored about this cousin in the palace.
The more she listened, the more she felt that this cousin was not someone to be trifled with. He had been complaining about bullying Nalan Baiyao at the age of three, picking fruits from trees and throwing them at her at the age of five, and pushing her into a pond at the age of seven. How could such a young child do such things without any guidance?
The mastermind behind the scenes was obvious, but he was raised in a honey jar. The former emperor did not like Nalan Baiqiong, but he valued this brother's son very much. He deliberately wanted Nalan Baiyao to be closer to him. Even if Nalan Baiyao was wronged, it was most likely to turn a big matter into a small matter.
This Nalan Wende was closer to Nalan Baiqiong and was desperately helping Nalan Baiqiong fight against Nalan Baiyao.
In order to protect himself, Nalan Baiqiong decided to immediately summon Nalan Baiyao and Tang Tianyuan to stay in the palace when he arrived. No matter what, he had to divert Nalan Wende's attention!
Lingnan was a remote fief, but they had arrived after a month of traveling. Nalan Baiqiong invited Nalan Baiyao and Tang Tianyuan into the palace on the first day and refused to let them go. Nalan Baiyao's expression changed again and again. She probably thought that Nalan Baiqiong was using this as an excuse to put her under house arrest to play tricks behind her back.
Was she, Nalan Baiqiong, such a person? Although there was indeed some small action, it was completely different from what you imagined!
He could only invite Tang Xue over to explain the reason. In order to make Tang Xue agree to his actions, Nalan Baiqiong had been playing mahjong with her in the Empress Dowager's Palace from time to time for the past month. He had lost a mountain of silver.
However, on this day, before Nalan Wende and his mother arrived, a major incident happened in the palace.
Although it was said to be a big matter, it was actually not considered big. It was just that for some reason, it was such a coincidence that the few famous people in the palace had gathered in the imperial garden in tacit understanding.
When Nalan Baiqiong was laughing and talking to Shen Yanxi, he turned around and saw Tang Jinchuan walking out from the opposite side. Before he could change his expression, Lou Chen had arrived on his left. An ominous premonition had just appeared, and Lin An Jing An Jian Yue walked out from the flowers on his right. When Nalan Baiqiong turned around and wanted to leave, Nalan Baiyao and her husband accompanied Tang Xue and blocked the way out.
What was going on? Nalan Baiqiong stood awkwardly on the spot. Looking at the people approaching from all directions, there were only three words left in his mind: What a sin!
This chance encounter was really very strange, but if it was deliberately arranged by someone, Nalan Baiqiong could not think of anyone who could arrange so many people at the same time. Looking at the deep or shallow surprise on everyone's faces, he knew that this might really be an ordinary chance encounter. If they were just passersby passing by on the streets of the Imperial City, it would be very good.
However, Nalan Baiqiong was holding his breath at this moment. He did not know who to greet first.
Respect the old and love the young! Nalan Baiqiong smiled and walked towards Tang Xue.""Mother, Yaoyao, brother-in-law, what a coincidence. We're also here for a walk.”
Clearly, they had also seen Tang Jinchuan and the rest. Tang Xue nodded with a faint smile,""What a coincidence, mother was just about to pass through the palace to eat.”
"Then I won't disturb mother." Nalan Baiqiong nimbly made way for him.
Tang Xue, however, seemed to have unintentionally swept her gaze across the group of people and said,""Mother remembered that it has been a long time since I had a lively meal with you. Since you have such a tacit understanding today, why don't we have a table in the pavilion?”
The pavilion was one of the many pavilions in the imperial garden. It was neither too big nor too small. It could hold more than ten people. There was a stone table in the middle, which could seat about four or five people.
She should have told Tang Jinchuan about this. Including Nalan Baiyao and her husband, there were exactly five people.
Lou Chen and Lin An bowed and wanted to leave, but Tang Xue stopped them: "You guys come too. Although BenGong doesn't like Qiong 'er's absurd style, but in the end you've served in the palace for a long time. Although you can't enter the genealogy, you can barely be considered half of the royal family. BenGong has not properly seen you.”
As he spoke, he moved forward and changed the topic to the person on the left."Lord Qingwu, Qiong 'er has been watching you very closely. It's been a long time since we last met, and you've become even more dazzling. No wonder Qiong' er dotes on you, and you've outshone BenGong's nephew.”
When she said this, their expressions changed a little. Nalan Baiqiong was a little embarrassed, while Nalan Baiyao glanced at her with hatred. This scene was taken in by Tang Tianyuan, who had been paying attention to Nalan Baiyao.
Lou Chen stood where he was and replied,"Empress Dowager praises me too much."
Tang Xue wanted to hold a banquet, so everyone had to follow her to the pavilion. When they arrived, the palace servants had already filled the table with delicacies. Because there were only five seats, only five sets of bowls and chopsticks were placed. Naturally, the male companions did not have seats, so they all stood behind Nalan Baiqiong with their heads lowered.
Nalan Baiqiong felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles. It had been a long time since she had such intimate contact with her male companions, and it was under everyone's watchful eyes.
"Aunt is in a good mood today." Tang Jinchuan could tell that Nalan Baiqiong was uncomfortable, so he took the initiative to help her break the deadlock.
"Your aunt will be entering the city later.”Tang Xue said amiably and glanced at Nalan Baiqiong with a smile." Jinchuan, why didn't you put some food into Qiong-er's bowl? You've been married for so many years, why are you so distant?”
Tang Jinchuan was stunned when he heard that. He quickly regained his senses and picked up a piece of bitter gourd for Nalan Baiqiong. Although they did not meet often, they had eaten together a few times. Nalan Baiqiong's taste had changed quite a bit. She used to hate bitter gourd the most, but the last time he saw her, she actually ate it heartily."I was only concerned about myself and forgot that I should be scolded.”
Nalan Baiqiong knew that he was trying to help her out of her predicament. He smiled gratefully and swallowed the bitter gourd in one bite. As a form of repayment, he also picked up a piece of bitter gourd for Tang Jinchuan."Bitter gourd can clear the heat. Although the beginning of autumn is over, the sun is still very hot. Jinchuan, eat more.”Then, he wanted to give some food to Tang Xue and Nalan Baiyao, but they were all rejected.
"BenGong can't stand this smell." Tang Xue saw that they respected each other and their relationship was not too bad, so she was slightly relieved.
Nalan Baiyao continued to find fault with him."Younger Sister remembered that Elder Sister also couldn't stand this bitter taste the most in the past, but today it seems like she's a different person.”#
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