Chapter Eighteen: The Eve of the Palace Banquet

  The moon's first light, clear and frosty, adds a touch of hazy beauty to this already dreamlike scene. The leaning-to-the-moon pavilion, the leaning-to-the-moon posture.

  Inside the palace, within a light gauze canopy, a woman in a white dress and skirt lay quietly on a crescent moon bed. Her skin was as delicate as frozen cream, and her face, with its captivating beauty, had eyebrows like distant mountains and a nose that was straight and beautiful. Below it, her cherry lips were tender and lustrous, shining with a radiant glow that tempted one to taste them. Her slightly curled eyelashes, like butterfly wings, lightly covered her eyes, casting a shadow over the sparkling light within, making one wonder what kind of beauty would be revealed when she opened her eyes. Her elegant neck was adorned with a strand of mischievous black hair, which gently caressed her delicate skin as the clear wind blew into the room. The moon-colored gauze hanging around the bed fluttered in the breeze, making the woman on the bed seem even more beautiful, like a dream or an illusion, not quite real.

  Outside the palace, the palace maids and eunuchs stood on both sides, holding their breath and concentrating, not daring to make a sound, fearing that they would disturb the elegant and refined woman.

  In an instant, the butterfly's wings fluttered lightly, and her eyes slowly opened like a starry night sky. A fleeting radiance, an aura that was almost palpable. She gently lifted the cloud-patterned quilt covering her body and slowly sat up.

  Yun Qing woke up from this dream, feeling refreshed and invigorated. The fatigue of the past few days had been alleviated, but she didn't know how many people were still eagerly waiting for her.

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  Hearing the sound in the hall, the curtain held a basin of water and came in, followed by two small palace girls.

  Yun Qing glanced at the small tray in Xiao Gongnu's hand and then withdrew her gaze.

  The maid stood in front of the curtain, waiting for Yun Qing to wash and rinse. Seeing Yun Qing look at the tray in her hand, she opened her mouth lightly, "This was sent by the Emperor and the King, let Miss wear it when attending the dinner party tonight, will Miss wear it?"

  One is light purple and one is icy blue, both are made of the finest Yunxia Luo fabric. Both are very beautiful, but I don't know which one the young lady wants to wear?

  Yun Qing didn't answer Lian Er's question, and instead asked softly: "What happened while I was asleep?"

  "The curtain's eyes sparkled and she replied, 'Miss, the emperor sent someone to summon you three times, but I said you were resting and turned them away. Later, they brought this dress.' At that time, it scared her so much that even now, thinking about it makes her heart thump. 'The empress also came, saw that Miss was sleeping soundly, and said not to disturb your rest. She played with the young master for a while and then left.' While helping Yun Qing comb her smooth black hair, she replied. 'There were also several little palace maids outside the temple peeking in, but I didn't pay attention to them according to Miss's instructions.'"

  She saw Yun Qing still wearing the original clothes, so she knew that Miss wouldn't choose any of them. Without choosing any noble hair accessories, she still wore the same hairpin as when she first crossed over, lightly picking up half of her hair and securing it with a pin, while the other half hung down, paired with that white dress, looking ethereal and elegant, yet not losing her elegant demeanor.

  Yun Qing nodded in satisfaction with this style, and Chui'er had a pair of clever hands and a loyal heart. If it weren't for Chui'er, Yun Qing would have been swallowed up long ago without leaving any bones behind. Unfortunately, she followed an unpopular master and was oppressed for too long. However, her plasticity is still very strong, just look at the few moves she made against Fu Fei today, those are all the most sensitive painful places on the human body.

  The corners of her mouth curved into a perfect arc, but this girl's guts are getting bigger and bigger, daring to block the emperor's people outside the door. There aren't many kings like this, although they were all instructed by her. As for those little palace girls, I suppose they were sent by various palaces to investigate, let them go.

  "Miss, you're so beautiful!" Xiang Er gazed blankly at the miss in the mirror. There was always something about her that caught people's attention, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

  What can't be described is everyone's temperament, which can't be pretended. Mu Rong Yun Qing used to have a stunning appearance, but always had a timid and cowardly look.

  But Yun Qing's body was always emitting a faintly confident light, cold and frosty, making people unconsciously attracted to her, which was something that the former Murong Yun Qing did not have.

  "Report to the princess, Xi Gonggong is seeking an audience outside." The little palace maid's words were timely and also brought back the curtain of flower madness, her small face couldn't help but turn red, she was actually staring at Miss in a daze. "Miss, the curtain will go get Young Master over."

  Is that Xiao Gonggong? The little eunuch who brought them here today? "Come in."

  "I have seen the Empress Dowager, and the imperial banquet is ready. The Emperor has ordered me to invite the Empress Dowager."

  "Thank you, sir. Please lead the way." He slightly lifted his hand and let the little eunuch get up, carrying the curtain as they followed the little eunuch to the palace feast.

  The old man looked up and saw that Yun Qing was not wearing the clothes sent by the emperor, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly withdrawn, and he bowed to lead the way.

  A hint of a smile played on his lips, no wonder he was someone by the emperor's side...

  Moonlight shines on the building, cool breeze brings refreshment.

  The palace lanterns lit up the imperial palace as bright as daylight, complementing the twinkling stars under the night sky, making people feel carefree and joyful.

  Because of the royal banquet, there was a joyful atmosphere everywhere in the palace.

  They went on and soon arrived at a palace, where lights were shining brightly and the sound of music and laughter came from the open doors. This must be the place where the banquet was being held.

  The Empress Dowager has arrived.

  With a loud announcement, the grand hall, which had just been bustling with noise, suddenly fell silent.

  Everyone's eyes were fixed on the entrance, and all they saw was a figure in white clothes walking in, elegant and refined, with a gentle glow like a fairy who had stepped out of the moon.

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