The little crybaby lost all his vest after being read by the prince.

Chapter 18 We also want to read

"His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Second Prince Ann."

"Fourth Prince Ann."

When meeting His Highness the Crown Prince and the princes, they naturally have to salute first. Regardless of whether they are the princess, the county master or other noble ladies, they all salute in a proper manner, except for Mu Xirou, who was perfunctory and quickly straightened up.

Only Lin Jiaying, who was clinging to Mu Xichen, and Xu Jiayi, who was eagerly approaching, stood.

The others were still waiting for the prince to speak.

"Exemption."

Mu Xichen's eyes were fixed on Lin Jiaying's delicate little face. After asking everyone to excuse themselves, he smiled at her and said, "Are you hungry after playing for so long?"

"A little."

"I asked someone to prepare bird's nest soup. You can drink it when you sit down."

"We're not going to have a banquet right away. Why are we preparing bird's nest soup?"

"The food at the banquet is always cold, which can easily hurt the spleen and stomach."

"That's it."

"Ah."

Mu Xichen and Lin Jiaying were talking and entered the Linshui Pavilion side by side. From the beginning to the end, they didn't even look at Xu Jiayi.

Mu Xirou glanced at her sideways, "Cousin, cousin, and everyone else, let's go in too."

Xu Jiayi knew very well that the cousin she called was not her, and she couldn't help but complain in her heart. She was still a princess, and she was so snobbish, no better than a common citizen.

Mu Nishang looked at Mu Xirou with a keen eye, her eyes full of gossip, but her chin was raised in the direction of the person facing the wall in front of her: What's going on?
Mu Xirou said to her heart, "I don't believe you don't know what the situation is."

She put on a decent smile and said, "Cousin, do you want to eat bird's nest soup? I'll go tell the emperor."

Mu Nishang rolled her eyes.

You take me for a fool!

She hummed softly, swayed her waist slightly, and entered Linshui Pavilion from the right door with small steps.

Xu Jianing smiled and held Mu Xirou's hand, and she and several other princesses and county lords surrounded her and walked inside, with the others following behind.

The men's side was also led by the second prince Mu Xiling into the Linshui Pavilion from the left door.

During the Jin Dynasty, people's customs were more open, and the protection between men and women was not so strict. Although men and women were separated at banquets like this, there was no need for screens, and everyone was in the same hall.

However, Lin Jiaying was dragged to his place by Mu Xichen, the crown prince's table at the top.

Further up is the high platform where the emperor sits.

Lin Jiaying did not expect that this kind of banquet requires people to sit on their knees. There is a mat behind the table. It is not much different from kneeling directly on the ground. The hard ground is really uncomfortable.

She twisted around like an insect, moving constantly.

Mu Xichen looked amused, "Sit however you feel comfortable, don't be constrained."

Lin Jiaying's eyes lit up and she said habitually, "Really?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she shook her head and said, "No, just sit like this. Everyone is like this, and I can't be special."

Seeing her like this, Mu Xichen didn't say anything else.

Mu Xiling, who was sitting below him, glanced at Lin Jiaying and then looked away expressionlessly.

The boss actually openly brought this woman with him and sat at the same table with him. Aren't you afraid that Yushitai Shen would break the rules?

"The Emperor is here~"

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live."

Emperor Zhaoqing walked in with Empress Xu and his concubine. Everyone in the hall immediately stood up and saluted. Mu Xichen also bowed his head slightly and bowed his hands, but he kept his waist straight and did not bend down.

Everyone else has a deep ninety-degree bend.

Lin Jiaying was originally standing next to Mu Xichen holding Xiao Yingzi, but after receiving Mu Xirou's gaze, she quickly bent down deeply.

"Exemption."

The moment Emperor Zhaoqing finished speaking, Mu Xichen pulled the person up as fast as lightning, leaving Lin Jiaying stunned.Empress Xu chuckled softly, "The prince has grown up and knows how to hurt others."

Lin Jiaying raised her little face and looked at Mu Xichen, "Why doesn't it feel like a compliment?" 】

This little cat-like voice made Mu Xichen's pale eyebrows soften a little, "Sit down."

Queen Xu's expression froze, and she was a little unable to get off the stage.

This is when Emperor Zhaoqing spoke, "Is this the eldest girl of the Lin family?"

Upon hearing the emperor's question, Lin Shangshu stood up quickly and said, "Your Majesty, this girl is my eldest daughter."

Lin Jiaying followed the voice and looked over, "Wow, what a handsome uncle." 】

[Hehe, it seems pretty good to be a daughter to such a handsome uncle. 】

The corners of Mu Xichen's lips curled up, knowing that this girl was a superficial person.

Lin Yansheng was a little anxious when he saw Lin Jiaying standing there. He quickly glanced at Mu Xichen from the corner of his eye and said warmly, "Jiaying, you haven't paid your respects to the emperor yet."

[Didn’t you just worship?Why worship again? 】

Lin Jiaying murmured in her heart, but she bent down and saluted, "My daughter has met the emperor."

Emperor Zhaoqing hummed, "He is a well-behaved person."

Lin Jiaying was not modest at all, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."

Emperor Zhaoqing smiled and asked her to stand up and sit down, "Today is a day to enjoy flowers and have fun, so there is no need to be restrained."

"Yes."

As Emperor Zhaoying fell, the sound of silk and bamboo began, and a group of women in dance clothes walked in to the rhythm and danced to the music.

The palace people holding food trays also filed in, presenting exquisite dishes to everyone.

[It’s a pity that it’s all cold. 】

Lin Jiaying stared at the food in front of her with bright eyes, "But the presentation is really beautiful." 】

When everyone's eyes fell on the dancer in the center of the stage, a little eunuch quietly walked over from the side hall carrying a food box. After placing a soup cup and two snacks in front of Lin Jiaying, he quietly retreated. go out.

Emperor Zhaoqing snorted slightly and pretended not to see it.

Mu Xichen opened the soup cup himself and handed it to Lin Jiaying, "Eat it while it's hot."

[Meow meow, I want it too. 】

Xiao Yingzi moved in Lin Jiaying's arms.

Seeing that her daughter was hungry, Lin Jiaying quickly took the chopsticks and put the snacks from one plate to another. Seeing this, Mu Xichen picked up the empty plate, filled a few spoons of bird's nest soup, and put it on the ground, " Let it eat on its own.”

[Wow, it smells so good. 】

Xiao Yingzi was so greedy that she was drooling.

Lin Jiaying smiled and put it down, "Be good, eat slowly."

Mu Xichen glanced at the maid next to her and said, "Get wet wipes."

"Yes."

Wet wipes were all prepared, and the palace maid quickly brought them over. Mu Xichen reached out to take it, took Lin Jiaying's hand and wiped it carefully.

Emperor Zhaoqing's eyes hurt from looking at this scene.

No prospects!
At this time, the sound of the drums suddenly became more urgent, and the dancers' movements became faster and faster, with their long sleeves flying and swaying, causing waves of cheers.

Under such a lively background, the interaction between Mu Xichen and Lin Jiaying was still noticed by those who were interested. They couldn't help but secretly muttered that His Highness the Crown Prince was a doting person, but what did he mean by doting on Lin Shangshu's daughter in such a high-profile manner? ?
A group of people with different thoughts secretly thought, if it is said that he valued her, he did not give her a status, so she stayed in the East Palace. Obviously, she did not want to hire her as the crown princess, but if she said that she did not value her, she was so condescending and condescending. , very unreasonable.

[No wonder the emperor likes to watch singing and dancing. He dances really well. 】

Lin Jiaying enjoyed the food and the singing and dancing at the same time, squinting her eyes with pleasure.

[But it’s so monotonous to only have beauties. There should be more handsome guys. Why should we only let these big men feast their eyes? We also want to see it. 】

Mu Xichen...

With a hand as sharp as a jade carving, he gently picked up a piece of snack and said, "Open your mouth."

(End of this chapter)