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Even the imperial clansmen started jeering, "That's right, I heard that the empress is a talented girl who knows everything about poetry, music, calligraphy, and painting."

"After hearing Princess Qing He's tune, I really want to see the empress's glory that comes from a great country of the East Mausoleum."

One by one, they began to chime in and jeer at Zhang Xuan.

Xiao Ruyue was very clear in her heart: These people only wanted to see her make a fool of herself.

She turned her head to look at Yuwen He, as if asking for his help.

Yuwen He looked into her eyes for a moment and said slowly, "The empress takes care of the harem, so she has a lot of work to do. Since Princess Qing He has already performed before them, there's no need to let the empress have a hard time anymore. "

These words were a form of protection.

On the surface, it sounded like he was pining for the empress's efforts, but to those with ulterior motives, it sounded like there was another meaning to it.

That was, if His Majesty protected the empress like this, wasn't he afraid that the empress would make a fool of herself?

By giving them such an illusion, the royal family was even more enthusiastic.

They provoked and encouraged each other.

Therefore, the situation was set. If Xiao Ruyue did not agree to it, then there would be fear, and she would not dare to perform a single song, which would represent that the people of East Mausoleum were all bragging.

Originally, it was just a question of whether or not a queen like her wanted to present a song, but under Princess Qing He's encouragement, it became a matter that concerned the country's reputation. A single mistake could cause a huge commotion.

Xiao Ruyue's gaze drifted towards Shen Liang, who was standing far away in the shadows. Shen Liang greatly valued East Mausoleum's reputation.

She suppressed the smile in her eyes and turned to Yuwen He with sparkling eyes: "Your Majesty, since it's so hard to refuse such a grand gesture, your concubine will have to live up to everyone's expectations. Your consort's technique is crude, but she is willing to offer a song. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks? "

Yuwen He made eye contact with her, and a trace of a pampered look flashed through his eyes, but he said as if nothing had happened, "Since the empress thinks it's good too, we naturally have no objections."

She was the one who had been the one to make the enemy dig a pit, and now she was pretending to be an innocent little sheep. What a heartless girl.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xiao Ruyue stood up and prostrated himself, staring at Yuwen He secretly: If it wasn't for you recruiting everywhere, do you think I would have worked so hard?

Yuwen He helped her up, his brows slightly raised, as though he wanted to say: Then, I'll have to trouble the Queen to clean up this mess for me.

Xiao Ruyue gouged out his eyes with her blade and got up.

With a smile on her lips, her gaze swept past Yuwen He and saw Princess Qing He sitting together with Empress Dowager.

Princess Qing He had a complacent expression in the beginning. She encouraged everyone to embarrass the proud Empress, but who knew that she would agree so readily.

Hmph, she really wanted to see what this empress could do.

Thinking up to here, Princess Qing He could not help but ask, "Does the Empress want to play a zither song as well? Royal Grandmother's' Lu Qi 'was just put away, and Qing He immediately called for people to bring it up. "

They were afraid that a moment later, they would give Xiao Ruyue a chance to catch her breath.

"Princess is not busy." Xiao Ruyue rolled her eyes, and laughed: "Since the princess has already given her song, this is a feast, it is not a competition outside the palace, so I will not repeat myself."

"Then the empress's planning to …"

"Your Majesty, it's quite inconvenient for chenqie to dress like this. I'll have to go change my clothes before coming back."

Princess Qing He was about to ask further, but she was overpowered by Xiao Ruyue.

"Alright, go ahead." Yuwen He held Xiao Ruyue's hand, and lightly kissed the back of her hand, then said with deep emotion: "You must be quick, and definitely cannot let Royal Grandmother and the elders wait for long."

"Chenqie understands." Chenqie will take her leave. " Xiao Ruyue congratulated him and then left while holding onto Lu Yi's hand.

His steps were light, his steps gentle, his back swaying.

Xiao Ruyue laughed in the bottom of her heart.

The show was about to begin.

Yuwen He watched as she left, his gaze following her back. His thin lips hung with a smile, and the warmth on his face was enviable.

However, it caused Princess Qing He to clench her fist in anger.

He did not expect that the East Mausoleum woman would still get lucky.

She didn't believe it when she heard that her lord was so concerned about this empress. Today, she knew that it was better to see than to hear!

What was so good about her that His Majesty could be so enchanted?

When the Empress Dowager saw this, she lightly patted Princess Qing He's hands, signalling to her: Calm down.

Princess Qing He looked at Empress Dowager and nodded, only then was she able to suppress the anger in her heart.

Xiao Ruyue left the imperial flower garden and headed towards the Phoenix Invitation Palace.

"Empress, why are you allowing Princess Qing He to bully you like this? How can her zither arts be compared with yours? "

Lu Yi looked around and confirmed that she wasn't being followed by anyone else. Only then did she relax and speak boldly.

She was truly unworthy of her own mistress.

From an unknown place, the master of this Qing He County was overbearing at first. She was only relying on the Empress Dowager's love to support her and acted like she was the main wife, wanting to force the palace lady's face and make her unhappy just by looking at it.

"Lu Yi, you need to know that sometimes, not fighting is the only way." Xiao Ruyue did not care at all, as if this matter did not concern him at all.

It was as if she was not the one who had been forced to perform in the imperial garden by the royal family.

Lu Yi couldn't help but frown.

"Do you have so little confidence in your princess? Do you think that I will lose to that Princess Qing He who has an unfathomable aptitude? " Xiao Ruyue poked her forehead and said with a pout, "Silly girl, you know how to take a step back to get in, don't you?"

"I understand, the Empress is suppressing it first before raising it." Then let her be complacent for a while! "

When the Empress made her move, she could no longer laugh.

"Alright, let's hurry. His Majesty is still waiting for us." Xiao Ruyue urged, and her footsteps became faster.

She knew that Shen Liang would follow her wherever she went, so she felt at ease.

Lu Yi didn't dare to delay any longer and quickly walked over as well.

However, Xiao Ruyue didn't spend so much effort to create a gap between banquets to invite the Phoenix Palace back, it wasn't just to teach the aggressive Princess Qing He a lesson.

At this time, there was still a good show going on in Phoenix Palace.

He must have been acting it out perfectly.

Invitation Phoenix Palace.

Xiao Ruyue stepped into the palace, and the entire place became extremely quiet.

Looking left and right, most of the people took advantage of today's events to go out and talk, leaving a few people to guard the door.

Xiao Ruyue walked in quickly. She calculated the time in her mind. As expected, she soon heard a commotion coming from the left side.

She knitted her brows and cast a sideways glance at the palace maid. "What happened? Why did you invite a man to the Phoenix Palace?"

The palace maid shook her head in confusion.

"Come, let's go take a look." Xiao Ruyue's face sunk as she ordered.

He led a few palace maids away from the palace.

In the corridor, the shouts were intense, Xiao Ruyue increased her pace, the two palace maids immediately ran forward.

At the end of the corridor, there was an open door. The two palace maids ran over, but came back with a face full of shyness. He covered his face and did not dare to look anymore.

"What's going on?" Xiao Ruyue rushed forward, just as she reached the door, she was knocked into the direction of the woman who was rushing out with a panicked expression and disheveled clothes, causing him to stagger back two steps.

Fortunately, Lu Yi was by her side and quickly supported her.

"Who's so reckless?" Xiao Ruyue was furious, she turned to look, only to see that the person was Wei Wangfei Yao Ziyan!

"What is Wei Wangfei doing? "Why did you come to my Phoenix Palace instead of the banquet?" Xiao Ruyue lowered her face and adjusted her hair.

Yao Ziyan picked up her clothes and pointed to the room, "Duke …"

"What happened to the prince?" Xiao Ruyue followed her gaze and saw a man and a woman in the room.

The woman laid on the bed without moving, without knowing if she was dead or alive, while the man stood in front of the bed. He was only wearing pants, so his face could easily recognize that she was Yuwen Chenglian.

"AHH!" What is King Wei doing!? " Xiao Ruyue covered her eyes in fear.

The palace maids that followed closely behind all covered their eyes.

"Prince Wei, why are you not writing yet and putting on your clothes! How unbecoming of you to act in such a manner! " Xiao Ruyue bellowed.

Yuwen Chenglian then looked at Xiao Ruyue, stunned, as if he had just awoken from a dream.

"Lu Yi, quick, go get the imperial physician." Xiao Ruyue said to Lu Yi while covering her eyes.

"Yes." Lu Yi hurriedly turned around and left, not daring to stay for even a moment longer.

This kind of scene was something that a virgin would have to see with her own eyes.

There was a rustling sound of clothes beside his ears. When the sound disappeared, Xiao Ruyue asked, "Wei Wangfei, is Prince Wei fully dressed?"

"Alright, alright," Yao Ziyan seemed to be shocked and stuttered.

Only then did Xiao Ruyue move her hand away, and started to seriously size up the situation in the room.

Although he didn't know what exactly had happened, it was evident how intense the situation was.

Xiao Ruyue turned and helped Yao Ziyan up, "Wei Wangfei, you should wear your clothes now."

Yao Ziyan nodded, turned her back and slowly put on her clothes.

The many palace maids looked at each other, curious as to what had just happened.

Of course, no one dared to ask.

It was only after a long while that Yao Ziyan turned back around. Her face was still tear-stained and delicate, and she said, "Empress, this subject's wife …"

"What happened?" Xiao Ruyue asked with a worried expression.

Her gaze landed on Yin Lin, who was walking out from the corridor.

At this time, no one noticed that another Yin Lin had suddenly appeared.

Yin Lin gave her a look, and then she understood.

"Empress, Your Highness … His Highness … He … He seemed to have gone mad just now!" Yao Ziyan said, her voice filled with tears, looking extremely pitiful. "This subject doesn't know what happened to him, so why did he suddenly …"

Xiao Ruyue frowned: "Shouldn't all of you be at the Imperial Garden's banquet? And how did you get here, and why did you invite me here? "