Chapter 68

After the court meeting, Chengqing Hall in the Imperial City was filled with music and music. The Civil and Military Courtiers brought their wives and sons to their seats. Dancers performed elegant court dances. The huge palace could accommodate hundreds of people.

The Emperor had always been thrifty. With Qi Xinghan and the other Imperial Censors nitpicking, this kind of banquet was rarely held. Only important occasions such as the Emperor's birthday or the birth of a prince would be held.

In the morning, the Courtiers suddenly received news that they were going to the palace for a banquet. They thought that one of the concubines was pregnant, or that the Emperor wanted to choose an empress. So they all came to the banquet solemnly.

In the end, Eunuch Jia said, "The Emperor received a talented person yesterday. He wrote three poems, all of which are rarely seen in a hundred years. The Emperor is very pleased and specially invites all the Courtiers to join him."

Good heavens, just for three poems, he called all the civil and military officials of the imperial court to the palace to 'share in the joy'. Did he think that the officials of the imperial court had nothing better to do after leaving the imperial palace?

Not even the civil and military officials of the imperial court had received such treatment. Did that mean that everyone present was mediocre?

The Imperial Censors, who were almost like decorations, finally caught the Emperor's tail. They ran to Chengqing Hall angrily, as if they would dare to scold the Emperor back to the Imperial Study if he dared to come out.

Of course, there were Courtiers who had eyes. After Song Ji ascended to the throne, he was impeccable in all aspects. It was natural for him to relax a little. What if something went wrong from overwork?

Therefore, many Courtiers began to argue with Qi Xinghan and the other Imperial Censors. The two groups of people quarreled even before the Emperor came out.

This kind of scene was very common. If the court was as calm as a pool of stagnant water, then there would be a problem. The rest of the Courtiers were just watching the show. Since it was almost the end of the year, it was time to celebrate.

Most people were still thinking about the Emperor's words. What kind of poem could make the Emperor, who always paid attention to the Emperor's bearing, make such a big scene?

If he were to come up with a poem, 'One piece, one piece, one piece, two pieces, three pieces, four pieces', the bunch of old scholars in the Imperial College would fall out with him. After all, it would affect the image of the ruler of the Central Plains too much. If the historian took note of it, he would go down in history for thousands of years.

Compared to the war of words between men, there was actually quite a lot of intrigue between women.

There were also many madams and young ladies present. Those like Song Baiqing who had no sons brought their daughters here. The Grand Chancellor of the Directorate of Imperial Academy was also known as the Master of Nation.

Song Yufu sat alone among a group of madams and young ladies. She didn't look very happy. Instead, she looked a little worried because she felt that something was wrong.

Three poems!

Three Courtiers!

Song Yufu thought about it and guessed it. At this time, she only felt restless. She seemed to have imagined the scene of Crown Prince Xu rushing over, pulling off her clothes, hanging her up and beating her.

If that was all, it would be fine. During this time, she had become Crown Prince Xu's' girlfriend '. Crown Prince Xu should not beat her, at least not without clothes. But sitting next to her was Lu Hongluan, Crown Prince Xu's aunt.

At this moment, Song Yu Fu was sitting upright and still, not daring to even move her eyes. That was because she could sense that Madam Lu was sizing her up with a strange gaze, as though she had been staring at her for a long time now.

After all, Song Yufu was a junior. She couldn't just sit like this. She really couldn't stand it, so she turned her head.

Who would have thought that Madam Lu's face would immediately turn around and look elsewhere, looking as though nothing had happened at all.

"…"

Song Yu Fu hesitated for a moment before bowing gracefully.

"Lady Lu?"

"Hmm?"

Lady Lu was sitting very elegantly. When she heard the voice, she turned her head and smiled. "What's wrong?"

"Hmm …"

Song Yufu pursed her lips. She didn't know what to say. After thinking for a moment, she thought of a topic. "Crown Prince Xu didn't come today?" After all, the only connection between them was that they knew Xu Buling. Apart from this, they had no other topic to talk about.

When Lady Lu heard this, her gentle face froze for a moment, but it quickly returned to normal. She replied with a smile, "He went to Su Palace just now. I don't know where he went. He didn't come."

Today was the day of the emperor's banquet. With Xu Buling's status, he should be there. Moreover, Lady Lu didn't like this kind of crowded occasion. She also wanted to take her baby to relieve her boredom, so she went to Su Palace early in the morning.

As expected, not only did Lady Lu not find Xu Buling, but she also found that Xu Buling didn't come back and fooled around for the whole night.

Worry, doubt, suspicion …

All kinds of emotions lingered in her heart. If she didn't know that Xu Buling went out of the palace last night, Lady Lu would have suspected that the Empress Dowager asked Xu Buling to stay in the palace.

How old was Bu Ling? An eighteen -year-old boy was the easiest to be seduced by some bad women. If he fell into their trap …

Lady Lu had been thinking about these things all morning. The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. Just now, when she stared at Song Yufu, she was also suspicious. But when she saw the girl's weak body, she didn't think that she would do anything that would make Xu Buling unable to get out of bed. At this time, she breathed a sigh of relief, but she was even more puzzled about where Xu Buling went …

Song Yufu was a little nervous. When she saw that Lady Lu was a little worried, she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said softly,

"Crown Prince Xu is highly skilled in martial arts, has a high position of power, and is quick-witted. He should have gone to do something serious. Madam, don't worry."

Song Yufu knew that Xu Buling was hiding his strength. Since Lady Lu was one of them, she told the truth.

But Lady Lu was not familiar with Song Yufu. Naturally, she would not nod at that moment. Instead, she sighed faintly.

"Bu Ling has been a fool since he was young. He only has brute strength. What serious business can he have?"

Song Yufu blinked. She knew that Lady Lu was strict, and Xu Buling often avoided Lady Lu. In her opinion, Xu Buling was a reasonable gentleman. There was no need for him to keep an eye on him.

Perhaps these words had been hidden in her heart for a long time. Song Yufu hesitated for a moment and said,

"Although Crown Prince Xu is … um … a little reckless, he was born in a noble family, and he still knows the etiquette and rules. Actually … actually, Madam, you don't need to be so strict with Crown Prince Xu. "

"Huh?!"

When Lady Lu heard this, she sat up a little straighter. Her hands under the table subconsciously clenched the hem of her skirt. "Do you think I'm being too strict? Bu Ling has never said that to me … "

"Overcorrecting will often produce the opposite of the desired result."

Song Yufu could not read minds. Naturally, she could not understand what the noble lady in front of her was thinking. She said seriously,

"Madam, if you push too hard, Crown Prince Xu will not be able to stand it."

She was teaching others how to be a good wife and educate their children.

Lady Lu was born in an aristocratic family. She had been learning this all her life. Naturally, she was a little unhappy to be taught by a junior.

"Miss Song, how do you know that Bu Ling will not be able to stand it? Don't tell me he complained to you? "

One answer was enough to determine Xu Buling's life and death.

Fortunately, Song Yufu's EQ was not that low. She would not drive a wedge between others behind their backs. She just nodded slightly and smiled.

"Crown Prince Xu loves Lady Lu. That's why he is meek and never refutes. Um … I also tried to control Crown Prince Xu, but I was taught a lesson. He has a bad temper … I think Crown Prince Xu does not like to be controlled …"

These words were very comfortable. The look in Lady Lu's eyes softened. She picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

"I am his aunt. He naturally respects and loves me … It is natural for Prince Su to have a temper. Miss Song, you have to be careful in the future. Bu Ling has a bad temper since he was a child. He is only 18 years old, but he has already killed hundreds of people. It is best to stay away from him. Don't annoy him …"

Song Yufu did not want to provoke Xu Buling, but she had no choice!

"… I know. If I offend Crown Prince in the future, please advise Crown Prince, Madam."

"Um. Bu Ling only listens to me. If Miss Song is in trouble, you can come to me … But you'd better stay away from him and don't provoke him … "

"Of course. Thank you, Madam …"

After a few words, the atmosphere between the two of them became joyous …