C371 centering qi

The sun rose higher and higher, but the weather wasn't too warm.

Just as Duan Yunfei was about to leave, Yuwen Di's expression became a little sad, and even her eyes drooped slightly. But the empress, who was sitting by the side, had an expression of joy on her face. She had never liked Duan Yunfei, and now that Duan Yunfei was going to leave, she naturally couldn't wait.

Looking at the Queen's complacent face in the great hall, Duan Yunfei was still a little unwilling in her heart. However, before she could even open her mouth, she was dragged out by the Seventh Prince and Mu Chuyang.

Duan Yunfei stood outside the hall with a dissatisfied look on her face. She glared fiercely at the Seventh Prince and Mu Chuyang, and said to the two of them: "You saw what the Empress looked like just now. She obviously embarrassed us, so why did you two stop me?"

Seventh Prince didn't reply, he only stood at the side and faintly smiled. On the contrary, Mu Chuyang had a serious expression as he explained to her, "Thirteen, it's the new year and she's the empress. Why must you go against her?"

Although Duan Yunfei understood this logic, she was still furious.

Mu Chuyang understood what Duan Yunfei was thinking, he extended his hand out and scratched his forehead, then laughed and said to Duan Yunfei and the Seventh Prince: "Today is New Year's Day, all court officials will be going to the palace to seek an audience with the Emperor, so we might as well end it here, after the Heaven's Sacrifice ceremony, why don't we go take a look around the outskirts of the capital?"

"Alright, alright!" Hearing Mu Chuyang's words, Duan Yunfei became interested in an instant. She raised her head to look at Mu Chuyang and the Seventh Prince, and her eyes seemed to shine brightly. "I've been busy these past few days preparing for the New Year's event and haven't been out for a long time. Today is New Year's Eve, so we'll take a walk at the market. It's definitely going to be very lively."

Before Duan Yunfei could finish her words, Mu Chuyang couldn't help but look at her, frowned and said: "Thirteen, didn't you release the flower lanterns outside the city along with me half a month ago? How can you say that you haven't left the palace in a long time? "If it wasn't for the fact that the Emperor doted on you, based on your status, you would have never stepped out of the palace."

Before Mu Chuyang could finish his words, Duan Yunfei glared at him fiercely, scaring him so much that he hurriedly covered his mouth.

Seeing that, Duan Yunfei turned her head to look at the Seventh Prince with a face full of anticipation, and laughed: "Brother, you normally do not go out often, today is New Year's Eve, so you should follow us out to play."

Although the Seventh Prince was a noble prince, he wasn't usually favored. Therefore, he always followed the rules and didn't dare to do anything out of line. If it wasn't for the Emperor's orders, he probably wouldn't have had a chance to leave the Imperial City even once in a year or so.

The Seventh Prince was still a little afraid of Duan Yunfei's gracious invitation today. He shook his head at Duan Yunfei, and said to her with a little difficulty: "Yun Fei, it's better that you guys go together, I still have some things I need to do, so I won't go with you guys."

"Today is the New Year's Day, what urgent matter can we have after the Rites of Heavenly Worship?" Before he could finish his words, Duan Yunfei had already pulled at Seventh Prince's sleeves and forcefully dragged him along as he walked toward the palace city with him.

The ceremony for the Rites of Heavenly Worship was arranged early in the morning. The Emperor and Queen knelt down and prayed together for the blessing of the Heavens.

After the ceremony, everyone thanked the emperor and empress, then dispersed.

Just as Duan Yunfei was about to leave, Yuwen Di called out to her from behind. Little Thirteen, royal father got a new bottle of Bejewelled Nectar Wine today, so since you have nothing to do, why don't you go heat up a cup of wine for royal father? "

Duan Yunfei was about to leave with Seventh Prince and Mu Chuyang when she heard Yuwen Di's words. She could only stop in her tracks and glance at Yuwen Di with some hesitation.

When the Seventh Prince saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel slightly nervous. In his eyes, Yuwen Di had always been a high and mighty Son of Heaven, a father who never smiled, and no one dared to go against his wishes. He reached out his hand to lightly touch Duan Yunfei's arm, and said to Duan Yunfei in a low voice: "Yun Fei, Father must have something to talk to you about. Why don't you go with Father first, and then we'll go out and play?"

Hearing the Seventh Prince's words, Duan Yunfei was not moved at all. She walked over, blinked her eyes, and then said to Yuwen Di while grinning: "Father, it's New Year's Eve today. I have made an agreement with Seventh royal brother and the Seventh royal brother to go drink tea together for fun. Your daughter is a gentleman; even if royal father were to invite her, your daughter still wouldn't be able to agree. "

Duan Yunfei spoke to Yuwen Di with a spoiled face. Even if Yuwen Di was dissatisfied in his heart, he had lost his temper due to Duan Yunfei's coaxing. He placed his hands behind his back and let out a heavy sigh. Since that's the case, you guys can go and play. "

"Father, this …" Seventh Prince stood at the side and was about to explain to Yuwen Di.

However, before he could even open his mouth, Duan Yunfei directly said "Many thanks, royal father". Before he could react, Duan Yunfei had already dragged the two of them and left the palace city.

Only Yuwen Di was left standing on the spot. He couldn't help but let out a laugh, and then, let out a long sigh.

Seeing that, the Eunuch Ming rushed forward, extending his hand to support Yuwen Di, following him into the palace.

"In these few days, Little Thirteen and Seventh Prince have been rather close." Yuwen Di muttered to himself, and couldn't help but frown.

The Eunuch Ming followed behind Yuwen Di. Hearing his words, he couldn't help but laugh and happily told Yuwen Di: "They are siblings after all, and didn't have any chances in the past, which is why they never get close to him. "Now, since we can meet more during this New Year, it can be considered a good thing, so the Emperor doesn't need to worry about them."

Hearing the Eunuch Ming's words, the Emperor also laughed and shook his head as he looked ahead. Little Thirteen is growing older and older, her heart is becoming wilder and wilder, I am afraid we cannot tie her down. "

"Thirteenth Princess's personality has always been skittish, and she has always loved to play. This is something that everyone in the palace knows. However, she is your daughter, so no matter how far you fly, you will still be her kite string, and sooner or later, she will have to return to your side. " Eunuch Ming followed behind Yuwen Di, and couldn't help but feel a little sour in his heart. This was the young Son of Heaven who once stood on the battlefield, but now his steps seemed to have become unsteady.