Chapter 349: Palace Security Check
This day, the capital was very lively.
There was more good news reported.
They had won.
General Meng Shaoxia led the great army and was ever-victorious.
The common people were also very happy.
Winning meant that perhaps the chances of their own children returning alive were greater.
Since they had won, they would surely be able to return home sooner.
Life still held some hope.
It was heard that upon hearing this news, the Emperor’s illness had improved by more than half, and he had risen directly from his bed, even deciding to hold a banquet on the first day of the New Year.
The Emperor’s family banquet was the most prestigious banquet in the entire country.
This time, for the sake of celebration and because it happened to be the New Year, it was also to sweep away the bad luck of having two princes die suddenly, and to start anew.
However, on the first day of the New Year, the weather was not sunny.
It was gloomy and exceptionally cold.
Jiang Wan felt a bit strange.
In her past life, she had clearly received news of Meng Shaoxia’s death.
This time, the news heard externally was actually a great victory.
She was very panicked.
She could not help but confirm it with Chu Xi several times.
Yet, unexpectedly, the Seventh Prince summoned her personally.
In fact, although she lived in the Seventh Prince’s Mansion, she rarely saw the Seventh Prince.
Firstly, to avoid suspicion; secondly, the Seventh Prince seemed very busy.
She had not expected that after she said her prediction that Meng Shaoxia would not fare well, the Seventh Prince’s attitude would actually become even more cordial.
Jiang Wan knew there must be something fishy behind this.
She did not overestimate herself, nor did she really think that a mere young woman could change dynasties or anything like that.
Even if she knew many things in advance, she could not fathom the events behind this.
Because in her dreams, her life was also confined to the inner courtyard, and she had no idea why the Seventh Prince eventually became the Emperor.
On this day, at the imperial family banquet, Jiang Wan was actually able to attend as well.
Jiang Wan was somewhat excited.
Revisiting an old place.
The imperial palace was an obsession deep in her heart.
She felt the Seventh Prince’s approval of her.
She came as Chu Xi’s fiancée.
Because even Miss Dong of The Dong Family had been invited.
This family banquet was truly attended by all the imperial clansmen.
Jiang Family.
During the New Year, it was naturally better for the whole family to be together.
But suddenly, they had to announce they were entering the palace.
To attend the palace banquet.
Qin Luoxia had to wear her official title robes, which were somewhat complicated.
Princess Caiyi also had to enter the palace, and even brought both children inside.
There were also the various princes.
Even the Tenth Prince, who was seriously ill, had to enter the palace; he was not even allowed to ask for sick leave.
And everyone was dragging their families along.
Even the little toddlers were brought inside.
This was a true large family.
There must have been several hundred people.
The reason why the Emperor worked so hard, could it be that one of the reasons was that his family was too large and the population too great, requiring him to work non-stop to support so many people?
The Jiang Changtian family was dressed neatly.
She did not know why, even though they were going to attend a banquet.
Mianmian suddenly recalled a night when the whole family was fleeing to the mountains.
Mother had worn her official title robes, and there was no basket on her back, and Mianmian was not in the basket.
But this official robe seemed like a basket.
Underneath the official robe, Mother wore another set of more agile clothing.
Father was also dressed very magnificently today.
New Year, new outlook.
But because there had been the funeral of the princes, the most popular clothing was white, yet with a tiny bit of colored trim hidden at the cuffs and collar.
Subtle colors, a bit lively, while the overall look was white.
It was a type of clothing that had become popular previously because of Princess Caiyi.
Princess Huiyun had originally thought it was a normal palace banquet, but she had not expected that today, her sword would actually be confiscated.
She had always been free to enter and exit the palace.
This was the first time.
Even Mianmian’s small sword was confiscated.
This time, the palace was very strict.
Fortunately, Little Tree was not considered contraband and could still be brought.
Qin Luoxia had also been warned by Princess Huiyun beforehand not to carry any strange items on her person.
Before entering the palace, the palace nannies would pat everyone down.
Her hairpins were not confiscated.
The soft whip belt on her waist was also still there.
Jiang Changtian was also searched.
It was not targeted at him.
Several princes and grandsons were all the same.
The strictest security check.
Mianmian also got to see the majestic side of the imperial palace.
This security check made everyone’s progress into the palace much slower.
She finally felt that Princess Grandma really had a lot of face, as when she previously entered the palace with Princess Grandma, she was basically not checked at all.
Some female relatives, wanting to look good, did not wear much, and while queuing for the security check, they were shivering with cold.
Mianmian felt cold just looking at them.
The love of beauty truly existed in every dynasty.
The poor could not afford clothes, the rich did not want to wear clothes.
Jiang Yu had to enter the palace today and bring the two cubs.
She had originally wanted to let the cubs feign illness.
But it was said that even the Tenth Prince was not allowed sick leave, and the sickly Tenth Prince, who had not appeared for a long time, had to be carried in.
Thinking about it, she decided not to play such tricks.
She would just be more careful when the time came.
Aunt Yin’s right eyelid had been twitching all day.
Whenever there was such a big banquet, if something did not happen, she felt it would be a disservice to the hard work of the organizer.
It was the New Year, after all.
Aunt Yin reminded Sister Yu that she must keep a low profile when entering the palace and shrink back whenever possible.
Jiang Yu nodded.
Aunt Yin did not give any warnings about the food.
If Sister Yu were to be poisoned, they probably would not survive anyway.
Deadly poison.
Warnings would be useless.
While queuing, Jiang Yu encountered the Fifth Prince’s consort.
The Fifth Prince was gone, but as a female relative, she still had to attend the family banquet.
But one could imagine her mood.
However, the Fifth Prince’s consort seemed quite calm.
It was said that the Fifth Prince’s consort was a person who ate vegetarian food and chanted Buddhist scriptures daily.
The Sixth Prince’s consort did not come.
The Sixth Prince’s consort was exactly the same as the Sixth Prince; they were childhood sweethearts. Although there were no stories of them being a virtuous couple like the Seventh Prince, their affection was truly quite good, and upon learning that her husband had committed suicide, she had also committed suicide.
The royal family was just like this.
People died, songs were sung, and dances were danced.
The Fifth Prince’s consort looked quite pretty, especially thin. When she met Princess Caiyi, she nodded slightly to greet her, not keeping others at a distance.
Mainly, the few children brought by the Fifth Prince’s consort were vying to greet Princess Caiyi, appearing very familiar.
Many female relatives were quite curious about Princess Caiyi.
When they saw the real person, they were a bit surprised, as she did not seem as good-looking as the rumors suggested.
But seeing how close the Fifth Prince’s children were to Princess Caiyi, they felt that Princess Caiyi was truly a person with deep schemes. It was said that when she previously went to the palace to accompany Consort Zhang, the bereaved Consort Zhang had actually been comforted by her and had perked up.
Some people’s charm was not just in a face; the female relatives all dared not lower their guard.
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