Both worlds are like dreams

Chapter 155 Banquet in the Palace

Mo Xingyue quickly followed her, and seeing that she looked strange, she quickly asked, "Are you okay?"

Xue Huang shook her head and walked out of the garden, but unexpectedly found the Gu family's carriage parked at the door.

When the attendants beside the carriage saw them coming out, they quickly informed the inside of the carriage, and then the curtain was lifted, and Gu Qinglan slowly walked out.

When Kang Minmin came out with everyone, she was more excited than anyone else when she saw Gu Qinglan, and hurried forward to greet him, "Master Gu."

Gu Qinglan saluted with his arms crossed, then walked past her towards Xue Huang.

Mo Xingyue smiled cunningly and pushed Xue Huang from behind.

This push caught Xue Huang off guard and she fell directly into Gu Qinglan's arms. Her nose hit his shoulder and tears welled up in her eyes.

Gu Qinglan took Xue Huang in his arms, looked at her wrinkled face, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Xue Huang shook her head, stood up straight, turned around and looked at Mo Xingyue, her eyes full of questions: Why are you pushing me?

Mo Xingyue raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Brother Lan, you and Sister Xuehuang really seem to have missed each other so much. You even came to pick her up in person. This is the first time in Shangyang City."

Kang Minmin's face immediately turned very depressed when she saw this scene, while Du Mengyao was very angry, and the other daughters were just watching the fun. Young Master Qinglan, who was always humble and polite and not interested in women, would actually care so much about a woman.

Gu Qinglan didn't care about other people's eyes, only Xue Huang was in his eyes, "I'll take you back."

Xue Huang nodded and followed him into the carriage.

Mo Xingyue admired the expressions of Kang Minmin and Du Mengyao with satisfaction, then tactfully got into her carriage and returned to the palace.

Gu Qinglan prepared many snacks that Xuehuang liked in the carriage, so as soon as she got in, Xuehuang started eating non-stop.

"Brother Qinglan, how did you know I was here?"

"Then why did you come here?" Gu Qinglan asked back.

Xue Huang smiled and said, "I'm just curious about what Princess Minmin who is crazy about you and the daughters of Shangyang City who admire you look like."

"Don't misunderstand me. I have no friendship with them." Gu Qinglan explained quickly.

"Of course I know." Xue Huang said with a smile.

"There are different forces behind these noble ladies. Many of them want to win you over. Be careful when interacting with them."

Xue Huang nodded, "Don't worry. No matter who tries to win me over, I will stand by your side."

Gu Qinglan smiled and handed her the peeled fruit.

Xue Huang took it directly with her mouth, and then handed the nut in her hand to him, "Brother Qinglan, this is delicious, try it..."

On the way back, it started to drizzle. People say that boating in the rain is very interesting, so Xue Huang took Gu Qinglan to go boating. When she returned to Jinxiu Tower in the evening, the noble ladies in Shangyang City spread the news that Xue Huang was ignorant of etiquette and arrogant at the flower viewing party, and even had an unbecoming relationship with the prince of Jingguo in public.

It only took Luo Ning one hour to find out that the news was spread by the Du family. To be precise, it was Du Mengyao who hired someone to deliberately discredit Xue Huang.

Xue Huang raised her eyebrows. It seemed that Du Mengyao didn't take her warning seriously at all. Well, she would hang her on the tree and beat her up when she had nothing to do. Right now, she just wanted to sleep.

Before she could sleep soundly, Xue Huang was woken up by Luo Ning early the next morning.

She held the quilt tightly and started to act like a scoundrel, "Sister Luo Ning, I'm so tired, let me sleep a little longer."

"Hurry up, Concubine Rong invites you to the palace for a banquet."

"I'm not hungry!" Xue Huang covered herself with the quilt.

Luo Ning couldn't hold her back, so she said, "If you don't get up, I'll ask your second uncle to come and call you!"

Hearing this, Xue Huang immediately sat up. After being stunned for a moment, she asked, "Who did you just say asked me to attend the banquet?"

"Noble Concubine Rong."

"I don't know her." Xue Huang was puzzled. "Why did she look for me?"

"Noble Concubine Rong is the biological mother of the Second Prince. Apart from the late Queen and Concubine Li, she is the most favored by the Emperor. Logically, she has no reason to see you, but she has invited all the princesses and princesses of Shangyang City as well as some noble daughters to her banquet today, so naturally you are no exception."

Xue Huang shook Luo Ning's sleeves, looking reluctant, "Can I not go?"

"I heard that she had consulted Emperor Ling about this banquet. Emperor Ling still praises you highly. If you don't go, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the royal family?"

"Okay then." Xue Huang got out of bed and washed up while yawning.

Luo Ning found her a new light green dress, but it was more gorgeous than her ice blue one, and the accessories were more luxurious. While helping Xue Huang put it on, she said, "Since you are a princess, you must pay attention to your clothes and appearance when entering the palace."

"What a hassle." Xue Huang couldn't help but yawn again, "Can I go after breakfast?"

Luo Ning smiled helplessly, "There are snacks prepared for you in the carriage."

After finally finishing her makeup, Xuehuang slowly got into the carriage and set off from the side door of Jinxiu Tower.

After stuffing her stomach with a few snacks, Xue Huang fell asleep on the mat.