Here, Zhan Beihan has a side hall exclusively for his own use, which has its own hot spring and sleeping hall.
Back then, "Miss Xiao" was led into a trap. She bumped into Zhan Beihan who was bathing in the side hall of Ganquan Palace. Her reputation was ruined, and she was later granted a marriage by Emperor Zhaoming.
But today, the main venue of the banquet was not in the main hall or side hall, but on a large waterside pavilion.
The so-called water pavilion is actually a large water pavilion.
Situated on the water, the entire structure is made of wood, with a graceful and unique shape, pointed cornices, and is surrounded by water. There are no walls to block it, and the view is very broad. It is a good place to cool off and enjoy the scenery in summer.
But it's winter now.
When Xiao Lingyue walked into the waterside pavilion, she saw that it was wrapped in heavy silk on all sides, with heaters and incense lit, making it as warm as spring.
The waterside pavilion was very lively, with red carpets covering every seat, melons, fruits and snacks, and the scent of tea. The noble ladies, daughters, and young men who came in before were all seated.
Several main seats were set up at the front, with separate seats for men and women. There was a large open space in the middle, covered with festive red soft carpets.
Xiao Lingyue and Chu Yuanqi separated, and under the guidance of the palace maid, they sat down in their seats.
Xiao Lingyue sat at the women's banquet, which was not a bad place. When the ladies and daughters around her saw her coming, they all became quiet for a moment, and soon pretended not to have seen her, and talked to the people next to them with smiles.
No one took the initiative to greet Xiao Lingyue, as if he was isolated intentionally or unintentionally.
Xiao Lingyue didn't bother to pay attention to other people, she just felt peaceful.
After sitting down, the palace maid quickly served tea and snacks, and she sat on the seat with her chin in her hands, lowering her eyes coldly.
This atmosphere did not last long.
Soon, a message came from outside the waterside pavilion. Prince Xiang, Prince Cheng and many other princes had arrived, followed closely by the Eighth Princess, the Thirteenth Princess and others.
The originally empty waterside pavilion suddenly became more lively.
Many young masters stood up one after another and saluted Prince Xiang and others. The ladies and daughters were not idle either. They walked towards several princesses with smiling faces, especially the thirteenth princess, who was almost surrounded by enthusiastic ladies.
Xiao Lingyue did not go up to join in the fun. She sat on the seat and looked at the princes and princesses calmly.
Concubine Shu had two sons and one daughter, and she was the concubine with the most children in the harem.
King Xiang is her eldest son, ranking second.
Next is the Ninth Prince, who is the same age as the Eighth Princess. He is still studying in the imperial study and has not yet been crowned king.
The Thirteenth Princess is the youngest daughter of Concubine Shu and is deeply loved.
Apart from these three, among the remaining princes and princesses, Xiao Lingyue only knew one King Cheng and the other eight princesses, and was not familiar with the others.
Because of Concubine Shu's status, it was not just the prince and princess who came to celebrate her birthday today.
There are also four or five little royal grandchildren.
The eldest one looks to be seven or eight years old, and the youngest one is only three or four years old. They are all cousins in terms of status.
Xiao Lingyue couldn't help but take a second look.
In fact, there is more than one grandson in the Northern Qin royal family, Han Han, but except for him, the other grandsons are all concubines, not even a direct descendant, and they are all too young and rarely show up. Xiao Lingyue is also the first time
see.
But this time, she felt a little disappointed.
These little concubine grandsons are different from Han Han at first glance. They are all well-behaved and strict, without any vitality of children. Even their smiles seem to be carved out of the same mold.
No wonder she had never heard Han Han mention that he had any friends in the palace, and it seemed that the two of them couldn't play together at all.
Xiao Lingyue quickly withdrew her gaze.
Not long after.
There was a buzzing sound outside.
Emperor Zhaoming arrived with Concubine Shu. This chapter has been completed!