Chapter 221 Becoming a rebel secret guard (21)

Jiang Rao followed his gaze and looked down.

Because Rong Yan didn't stop her hand, she couldn't take the initiative to withdraw it when someone looked at her.

Therefore, his hand was still held by him.

Could it be...

When she raised her eyes again, the man had already looked away, as if it was just her illusion.

While everyone else's eyes were focused on Rong Qing, Jiang Rao retracted her right hand. Fortunately, Rong Yan's hand was only slightly closed, so she successfully retracted her hand, and then she reached out and took a piece of pastry on the table.

Put it to your lips and take a bite, it melts in your mouth with a faint sweetness.

The touch in his hand disappeared, Rong Yan's fingers trembled, and they naturally fell back to his legs.

But inexplicably, I felt like my heart felt empty for a moment.

Then he looked sideways and saw that the girl was biting a pastry with her head lowered, her eyelashes fluttering, and the delicate pastry in her hand disappeared after a few bites.

A smile instantly appeared on his face.

Although Jiang Rao is stubborn by nature, she can be charming at times. For example, last time, she looked like a pear blossom with rain in it, which made people pity her.

Feeling a little hot, he looked away and took a sip of tea.

Jiang Rao noticed that the scorching sight next to her disappeared, her heart gradually calmed down, and she took another piece of cake on the table to eat.

Just as he was about to raise his eyes to see what was going on over there with Rong Qing, he noticed a eunuch leading the figure walking towards him.

She frowned quietly and lowered her gaze to her desk.

A man passed by at the corner of the table, and the silver thread on the hem of his clothes floated to outline a cloud pattern, which was elegant and luxurious.

Then he sat in the empty seat next to him.

From time to time, everyone's eyes focused on the man next to him. On the surface, everything seemed peaceful, but the people on the seats on both sides had their own thoughts.

Jiang Rao was sipping tea to moisten his throat when he heard Rong Ci's voice.

"Third brother, we haven't seen each other for many years, but we feel like old friends at first sight. How is your health now after being raised in the temple for so long?" His voice was arrogant, and even if it was deliberately slowed down, it still sounded like he was highly self-respecting.

Rong Qing didn't seem to notice it, and still had a gentle smile on his lips, "Thank you to the fourth emperor brother for your concern. He is now in good health."

His easy-going voice is like spring water flowing through the heart, making it easy for people to let go of hostility.

Sure enough, the smile on Rong Ci's face became much more sincere, as if he didn't think he was a threat.

"This is a good thing. Come on, my dear brother, I'll give you a drink."

Rong Qing did not refuse, he said: "I have been in the temple for many years and have become accustomed to the life there, so I have never had any alcohol. I am replacing wine with tea. I hope the emperor doesn't mind."

"What's this..."

The two clinked glasses and drank together.

The maids were all full again.

Rong Yan, who was next to him, also stood up in person, "Since the third brother and the fourth emperor brother have already drank together, I will toast you with another drink. I wish the third brother good health."

Rong Qing also stood up and said, "Thank you, Brother Huang."

They looked like brothers and sisters, but in reality, Jiang Rao had a smile of unknown meaning at the corner of his mouth.

Before the smile on her lips subsided, Rong Qing glanced at her while sitting down.

Jiang Rao pretended to be a gesture, nodded to him and then looked away.

The emotions in Rong Qing's eyes flashed away, but he still maintained a gentle smile on his face.

Soon after, the emperor, empress, and concubines came together and sat down in their seats.

After the emperor said a few words, he turned his attention to Rong Qing. Looking at his familiar skin, he was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what he was thinking. It took him a few seconds to recover.

He said, "Qing'er looks so much like your mother-in-law."

Rong Qing just paused and seemed to be about to stand up and salute when he waved his hand, "No need to salute. Today is a banquet to celebrate your return to the palace. There is no need to be constrained by etiquette."

"Yes." Rong Qing responded.

A minister next to him responded, "Your Majesty is wise. I would like to congratulate the third prince on his return to the palace."

"Congratulations to the third prince on his return to the palace!"

"..."

Immediately afterwards, like the wind passing through the reeds, the sound of congratulations resounded through the sky.

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