Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 226: Longevity Chapter

Han Yunning sneered, as if mocking his stupidity.

"If you kill Jiang Li, how could Shen Beiqi let it go? He will definitely do his best to overthrow your dynasty and avenge her!"

Xiao Wenhao raised a disdainful sneer at the corner of his mouth. Getting rid of Shen Beiqi was part of his plan.

Looking at the woman in front of him, this smart and vicious woman is quite suitable for him.

He curled his lips, suddenly interested, and pressed her against the stone wall. "Okay, I'd like to hear what Concubine Ning has to say."

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The weather in the afternoon was gloomy and windy, with dark clouds covering the sky, making it seem as if the sky was within reach. An autumn rain was about to pour down.

Jiang Li was in the side hall of Yiranju, looking at the gloomy sky outside the window, while Rong Feihe was sitting on the piano bench practicing the piano.

Today is the Emperor's Birthday, and she will soon follow Xiao Wencong into the palace to celebrate His Majesty's birthday.

If it rains, how could Xiao Wenhao and Han Yunning go to the rockery for their secret meeting?

She drank her tea absentmindedly.

Intermittent piano sounds drifted out from the house.

When Rong Feihe saw this legendary Jinghong Qin for the first time, he was so excited that he couldn't express it in words.

He played the piano very carefully, not daring to use too much force, for fear of accidentally breaking the piano.

Seeing this, Jiang Li smiled and said, "A zither, no matter how precious it is, is meant to be played. If you worship it like a rare treasure and dare not play it easily, that would be a real pity."

Rong Feihe nodded after hearing this, and when he practiced again, he became much more fluent.

After an hour, Rong Feihe stood up and said goodbye.

Jiang Li sent him out of the courtyard and said, "When you have mastered the art of playing the qin, I will give you this Jinghong Qin."

Rong Feihe was stunned. "Give it to me?"

Jiang Li nodded and said, "The inheritance of the zither will be passed on to you from now on."

Rong Feihe glanced at her fingers and couldn't help but feel sorry for her. "I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

He bowed deeply, performing a standard ceremony of respecting his teacher.

"By the way, will Mr. Jiang also go to the palace today to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty?" asked Concubine Rong.

Jiang Li nodded, "Young Master Xiao Rong is going too?"

Rong Feihe scratched his head, as if a little embarrassed. "In general, the Rong family rarely attends palace events, but this is His Majesty's birthday banquet, so we will probably go."

"Then see you in the palace later." Jiang Li said with a smile.

Rong Feihe scratched his head, as if a little embarrassed. "In general, the Rong family rarely attends palace events, but this is His Majesty's birthday banquet, so we will probably go."

"Then see you in the palace later." Jiang Li said with a smile.

Although the Yufu Palace is not as luxurious as the Qionghua Palace, it has its own elegant charm.

It is located at the highest point of the Imperial Garden.

Climbing up to the Yufu Palace, you can overlook the night view of the entire garden.

This was also Jiang Li's first time to come to the Yu Fu Palace. She followed Xiao Wencong side by side with Miao Yu, and they could see the green pines brushing the eaves and the towering pavilions from afar.

Stepping onto the white marble steps outside the hall, there is a wide platform paved with polished bluestone.

Red lanterns were hung high on the eaves, and the serving palace maids walked hurriedly back and forth under the dim light.

Many guests have already gathered in the hall.

In addition to the royal family, there were also ministers and their families.

Jiang Li saw the figure of her father Jiang Minzhi from afar.

Although Jiang Cheng has passed the imperial examination, he has not yet been selected by the palace. Perhaps he has received special permission from His Majesty, so he has come to the banquet today.

Xiao Wencong brought Jiang Li forward to exchange a few words.

Jiang Li saw that her father seemed a little depressed, and wanted to ask her brother whether he had told their father about Zou's matter.

But this was not the place to talk, so she didn't say much, but just gave Jiang Cheng a look.

Jiang Cheng understood the deep meaning in her eyes and nodded slightly.

Among the many female relatives, there are many familiar faces.

In addition to Yang Lijun, Xue Ling was also among them.

Due to the gossip in the capital, Mrs. Xue actually had some complaints about Jiang Li.

But considering that his daughter will eventually marry into the Jiang family, even if he disdains Jiang Li in his heart, he still has to put in some surface effort.

So, Madam Xue brought Xue Ling to Jiang Li to pay her respects, "May the Concubine be well and at peace."

Xue Ling also knelt down and saluted along with his mother.

"Aunt Xue, you don't have to be so polite," Jiang Li said with a smile, "Does Sister Xue like the satin I sent her a while ago?"

Xue Ling's eyes curved, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I like it very much."

Mrs. Xue chatted with Jiang Li for a while, then led Xue Ling back to her seat.

Miao Yu propped up his chin boredly and played with the white porcelain teacup on the table, spinning it non-stop.

After Jiang Li sat down, she pouted and said, "Why bother talking so much nonsense to them? I can't stand those who say one thing and mean another, and who pretend to obey but actually disobey. Look at that Madam Xue, you obviously don't look that kind, and your smile is so hypocritical."

Jiang Li was stunned for a moment after hearing this. "Miao Yu, I've always been very curious, are you really the princess?"

Since ancient times, no matter which dynasty or generation, as long as you are close to the center of power, there will always be fighting and deception.

Miao Yu has a very simple personality and doesn't look like someone who came from the deep palace.

If she was so ignorant of the ways of the world because she was pampered by her father, then why was she sent to marry?

No matter how I think about it, it seems contradictory.

Miao Yu's fingers, which were spinning the teacup, froze, and the cup fell to the ground with a gurgling sound.

Xiao Wencong also turned around and looked at Jiang Li in surprise.

The two of them looked like this...

Jiang Li smiled, patted Miao Yu's shoulder soothingly, and said no more.

When the emperor and empress's procession arrived, Jiang Li bowed his head like everyone else and shouted in unison.

"I wish His Majesty good health, a life of longevity, and eternal life."

When Emperor Hongyang climbed the stairs, he felt dizzy.

Liu Chang quickly supported the shaking body of Emperor Hongyang and whispered, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"

After calming down, Emperor Hongyang waved his hand and said, "Nothing."