"Uh" King Xiang's expression was embarrassed, and he lowered his head honestly, "My son knows his mistake."

Emperor Zhaoming frowned slightly, looking a little unhappy.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Concubine Shu hurriedly smoothed out: "Your Majesty, King Xiang is ignorant. It's all my fault that I didn't teach him well. You can calm down."

Emperor Zhaoming glanced at her and his expression eased slightly: "It's not your fault, it's all the old man/the second person who is not good at it. I know you have always supervised him."

Concubine Shu smiled awkwardly.

The Thirteenth Princess stood up with a glass of wine and said coquettishly: "Father, today is the birthday of my mother. You can happily drink a few more glasses with my mother. Let's talk about my second brother later. I'll pay a cup to you."

The ninth prince opposite also smiled and stood up: "Father, my son and I respect you."

"Okay." Emperor Zhaoming smiled and picked up the wine glass, and drank it all with his children.

The atmosphere finally relaxed.

King Xiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and sat down again.

Although he was spending his birthday with Concubine Shu, Emperor Zhaoming was busy with government affairs after all, and after half of the banquet, a close eunuch rushed over. After saying a few words, Emperor Zhaoming frowned.

Concubine Shu next to her put down her wine glass and asked considerately: "Does Your Majesty have something to deal with?"

Emperor Zhaoming nodded: "I will go back to the imperial study first and see you in the evening."

Concubine Shu blushed and looked at him coquettishly: "I know, I will ask the kitchen to prepare the dinner that His Majesty loves in advance."

"Hahaha" Emperor Zhaoming laughed and then stood up.

The guests in the hall also stood up and, under the leadership of Concubine Shu, bowed and bowed: "Give me a greeting to Your Majesty--"

After Emperor Zhaoming left, the atmosphere at the banquet immediately became much more relaxed. The palace servant stepped forward and removed the dragon chaise, leaving only a concubine chaise long on the main seat. Concubine Shu Shi Shi sat on it and waved her hands casually, "The banquet continues. Since Your Majesty is not here, you don't have to be so restrained. Just use it happily."

"Yes, thank you for the Imperial Concubine."

Many women expressed their gratitude in unison, and the atmosphere became more and more lively. Many friends raised their wine glasses and toasted and laughed with the people around them.

Some young daughters gathered together and started to joke in a low voice.

The young men from the aristocratic family opposite were even more relaxed, gathering together in groups of people, drinking and joking, and occasionally glanced at the female seats. I didn't know if my red cheeks were drunk or other reasons.

However, King Xiang and King Cheng still sat in their seats without moving, and only occasionally clinked glasses and took a sip, without any intention of talking to others.

The Thirteenth Princess suddenly picked up the wine glass and walked towards King Xiang.

Xiao Lingyue was watching, and a voice sounded beside her: "Mr. Anping County."

She turned her head and saw the second wife of the Meng family who had not seen for a few days standing beside her, looking at her with a nervous expression.

Xiao Lingyue narrowed her eyes slightly, stood up, and asked politely: "Mrs. Meng Er, is there anything wrong?"

As she said that, she looked at her calmly.

After not seeing each other for just two days, Mrs. Meng Er's energy looked much better. She was no longer as embarrassed and down-and-out as she was when she pleaded for her daughter Meng Wanqing. Her hair was dignified and elegant, she wore a full set of jade jewelry, and her face was light makeup.

However, when you look closely, you can still see her haggard and blue color.

Meng Wanqing is still locked in the prison of Jingzhao Mansion.
Chapter completed!