The host also wants to be a boss today

Chapter 458
They went to Shen Nanqing's courtyard to rest for a while, and when they learned that they could leave, they went there arm in arm.

Zhi Nai looked at the carriage in the Prime Minister's Mansion, then turned to ask.

"How about you ride with me?"

Although I heard that the daughter-in-law and Princess Ningle have a good relationship, the Prime Minister only found out that they have such a friendship today, so he couldn't help but think about it.

Looking at the few people standing beside the carriage, Shen Nanqing shook her head.

"Today is entering the palace, it's better to observe the etiquette, not to mention that I have to keep an eye on this concubine."

Zhi Nai let out a pity, her eyes briefly stayed on Shen Yang who was wearing a water-green dress, and then looked away casually.

She lifted the hem of her skirt, was helped by Ling Lan into the carriage, and then waved to Shen Nanqing.

"Let's go."

Shen Nanqing nodded silently, watched her leave before turning and boarding her carriage.

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Because of this trouble, it was already a bit late when they arrived at the palace.

It was said that it was a dinner specially held to welcome the general's triumphant return, but such a formal banquet could never be so simple.

All officials will bring their own sons and daughters when they attend, not only to show their faces in front of the emperor, but also a great opportunity to make contacts.

After entering, Zhi Nai tilted her head, exchanged a glance with Shen Nanqing who was standing next to the prime minister, and each found their own seats and sat down with a few tables between them.

As soon as he was seated, he felt the emperor's eyes on him, and immediately straightened his back, with a serious face.

The emperor was amused, and only ordered people to start serving the dishes.

The little girl's eyes lit up, and she happily smiled at him.

When the palace people hurried in and out, the emperor also started to say some scene words.

Everyone present pretended to be listening carefully, and because His Majesty hadn't moved their chopsticks, they didn't dare to make any moves.

But Zhi Nai didn't have such concerns. She was not favored for a day or two. Seeing the palace servants arranging things, she naturally moved over and smelled them, then picked up a crystal clear shrimp dumpling and stuffed it into her mouth. Cheeks followed suit.

This made the other princesses and princes extremely jealous. You must know that they are still hungry because they are going to attend the dinner.

While looking forward to His Majesty's action as soon as possible, I couldn't help but have some hopes for the little girl in my heart, if only she would take the initiative to mention something.

The emperor sitting on the main seat sighed and said he didn't see it.

After saying a few words, he raised his wine glass and took the lead to stand up, expressing respect for the heroes of the world.

Zhi Nai realized that Lily Lane tugged her sleeves, she blinked her eyes, swallowed what was in her mouth immediately, and stood up holding the fruit wine, looking obedient.

After waiting in this position for a few seconds, and taking a sip of wine, the little girl sat back with a wrinkled face.

Then he raised his head and met the opposite gaze.

Zhi Nai froze for a moment, her round eyes slightly widened in surprise.

Huo Lichi pursed his lips and looked away as if nothing had happened.

Originally, he wanted to test the princess, but for some reason, he couldn't help but dispel his thoughts when he looked at her.

As if believing her had become an instinct deep in the soul.

This should not be too strange for a young man who has always been cautious on the battlefield.

After he sorted out his emotions and looked over, he saw the little girl lowered her head again, slowly picking between several pieces of pastry, as if thinking about what to eat next, completely ignoring the serious atmosphere on the field.

As the object of this banquet, Huo Lichi was entangled for a long time, and only kept his eyes on that place from time to time.

(End of this chapter)