Author: Liuyun Hairpin

The palace banquet was held in Huayi Palace. The guests attending the banquet tonight were not only the Xiye envoys, but also... King Xuan.

In addition, several important ministers were also invited, including Prime Minister Liu.

When Emperor Liang saw King Xuan who was sitting down, he had a bad look on his face, but in the end he didn't say anything because of his appearance and announced the banquet.

The envoy sent by King Xiye is the second prince of Xiye, Yening Achu.

Xiye people were born on the grasslands, and most of them were strong, straightforward, and bold in behavior. But Yening Achu was not like that. He was more like a Daliang person than a Xiye person.

Song Qingan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the second prince.

His face was fair, his eyebrows were clear, and he looked like a gentleman, as gentle as jade. Feeling Song Qing'an's gaze, Yening Achu did not avoid it, but smiled gently at her and raised his wine bottle to signal.

Song Qing'an smiled back, it looked harmless to him.

But how could the person designated by King Xiye as envoy to Daliang be as easy to bully as he appeared?

Before coming to the palace banquet, Cuizhu told Song Qingan a lot about Yening Achu.

His biological mother was just a low-ranking concubine in Queen Xiye's harem, and was only briefly noticed after giving birth to the second prince. Yening Achu's situation was quite good. Ever since his biological mother was pregnant, Princess Xiye began to scheme.

I'm about to give birth to this baby.

In such a terrible environment, Yening Achu not only grew up without any danger, but also gained the attention of King Xiye. This person should not be underestimated.

In recent years, King Xiye has put the establishment of a prince on his agenda. The second prince and the eldest prince born to the princess have been fighting openly and secretly, and neither of them can please each other.

This mission to Daliang may be an opportunity for Yening Achu to gain an advantage.

Thinking of this, Song Qing'an looked at Ye Ning Achu with an increasingly kind look.

She had no control over their Xiye family affairs. But if she could help her brother, she wouldn't mind being a favor and helping the second prince.

Inexplicably, Yening Achu felt a chill on the back of his neck. He glanced at Princess Zhaoding sitting opposite and subconsciously felt that he must not have anything to do with this person.

Not long after the banquet started, Yening Achu stood up to propose a toast to Emperor Liang and asked someone to present the gift accordingly.

Although they are said to be gifts, they are actually treasures that have been paid tribute all year round, such as luminous pearls and jade. But the last one is extraordinary.

A beauty dressed in a Western-style dress came in from the outside of the palace and bowed to Emperor Liang Yingying, shyly and timidly. When she raised her eyes, she revealed a pair of washed blue eyes.

Even though Emperor Liang had no desire for female beauty, when he saw such beauties, he still opened his eyes and leaned forward.

Song Qing'an couldn't help but smile. Daliang and Xiye got married, and Xiye sent another beauty...

Wouldn't it mean that in their eyes, the married princess of Daliang was the same as the woman who was treated as a gift?

Liu Sijin was sitting next to Song Qing'an, and her face stiffened slightly when she saw this situation.

Song Qing'an glanced at Liu Qiyun beside Emperor Liang, and saw that her smile was also slightly weakened.

A beauty who paid tribute could not threaten her at all. What displeased her was the humiliation behind it.

Xiye is just a barbarian, Daliang makes them a bit thin-faced, but they actually bite their noses in the face?

Emperor Liang did not express his gratitude, and was quite happy to let Ye Ning'a Chu express his gratitude to King Xiye on his behalf.

Yening Achu responded, a gentle smile covering up the mockery in his eyes.

The beauty was placed in the side hall first, and the banquet continued. The people present toasted to Emperor Liang one after another, and Liu Qiyun on the side also deliberately persuaded him. After taking turns like this, Emperor Liang was already drunk.

If it had been earlier, Emperor Liang would never have gotten drunk at the palace banquet. But since Pei Qing was appointed as the Chief of Ceremonies, everything has been handled properly, and Emperor Liang has devoted himself to seeking immortality.

A lot of indulgence.

Song Qing'an originally thought that she was the only one present who wanted to get Emperor Liang drunk, but seeing the continuous toasting, she felt a little funny.

Considering her drinking capacity, Song Qing'an actually didn't drink much. She looked up at the seat and met Pei Qing's eyes.

At this time, Emperor Liang half-closed his drunken eyes, Liu Qiyun's attention was all on Emperor Liang, and did not pay attention to the situation below. Song Qing'an was also bold, holding his cheek with one hand, and winked at Pei Qing.

Pei Qing's narrow eyes narrowed slightly, like a poisonous snake staring at its prey. His eyes circled around Song Qing'an's bun, and then stopped on her lips, staring straight at Song Qing'an.

She blushed a bit.

She stopped looking at Pei Qing and ate a few chopsticks in front of her, but she didn't taste what it tasted like.

King Xuan and Prime Minister Liu had exchanged glances several times in secret. Seeing that Emperor Liang was drunk, they took their leave one after another.

Song Qingan looked at the two empty seats, his eyes darkening.

She glanced at Yening Achu's position again, silently thinking about how to lure him out.

According to the rules, she could not take the initiative to invite Ye Ning Achu. She was said to have a private meeting with a foreign man. If she was accused of having an affair with a foreign enemy, she would be in trouble.

Fortunately, Song Qing'an was lucky. An attendant whispered a few words in Yening Achu's ear, and he reported to Emperor Liang and exited the hall.

Song Qing'an held the wine cup and thought for a moment, then glanced at Zhu Yan beside him.

Zhu Yan understood the situation and held her in time when Song Qing'an softened and fell to the side. However, she saw that Song Qing'an's face was flushed and her eyelashes were half-closed, as if she was drunk.

Zhu Yan sent his maid to explain to Emperor Liang, and after receiving permission, she helped Song Qing'an out of the hall.

There was still singing and dancing in the palace, and the palace dancers flicked their sleeves and danced to the music.

Pei Qing's eyes narrowed and he looked at Song Qing'an's position where there was no one around.

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As soon as he arrived outside Huayi Palace, Song Qing'an's drunken state disappeared. However, looking at the palace road in front of him, Song Qing'an was a little worried.

He seemed to be in a hurry, as if he had something important to do. If we were to discuss it in the Daliang Palace... what place would be the most secretive?

There is a lotus pond near Huayi Hall. It is winter now, so no one comes and goes in the lotus pond, so it is... a quiet place.

There was a guess in his mind, but Song Qingan still had no confidence. In the final analysis, it was just luck.

In the summer, the pond was full of lotus flowers. Now there are only some stubs and decaying leaves left, which is quite eerie under the night. After the winter comes, there is almost no one here to take care of it, and there will be no lights at night. The bamboo smoke carries a palace lantern that is better than nothing.

He looked around from time to time, his eyes showing vigilance.

"Princess."

There seemed to be a figure moving in the pavilion in front, and the bamboo smoke called Song Qing'an in a low voice, blocking him in front of him.

There happened to be a bush covering the side, and the master and servant were hidden among them. The surroundings were extremely quiet, and Song Qingan could hear a few voices from time to time.

She listened carefully and found that the man was speaking in Xiye dialect.

Now Song Qing'an was more energetic. She changed positions with Zhu Yan and went to the outside to listen carefully.

Human voices came intermittently, Song Qingan frowned slightly, and could only vaguely hear a few words.

"The eldest prince... the princess... broke the contract..."

Ever since his brother left the palace and sent a letter to her for the first time, Song Qingan quietly started to learn the Xiye dialect.

The elder brother said that Xiye was ambitious and had always coveted the Central Plains. He was in a border area and often dealt with people from Xiye. The future was unpredictable and he should make plans in advance.

In fact, Song Qinghuai's original intention was to persuade Song Qing'an to come out of the palace, and he would take care of him. However, Song Qing'an felt that why couldn't he take advantage of Xi Ye's ambition?

Talking to the West at night is to increase the chance of winning in possible negotiations.

Song Qingan looked around, and in the darkness, the white color in the pavilion was particularly eye-catching.

That Yaning Achu is wearing white clothes today.
Chapter completed!