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Two months later.

On the day of the Winter Solstice Festival, the emperor invited many important officials and relatives in the court.

The Hegong Family Banquet is very grand every year, and there are also Kongming lanterns and fireworks.

Not only in the palace, but also in Yan'an City, there are countless sacrifices and worships of all sizes.

In short, even Gu Wanqing, who doesn’t like dealing with people, likes the Winter Solstice Festival very much.

She started making dumplings at home half a month ago.

This year, the General's Mansion has fewer people, but it seems much more comfortable than in previous years.

Gu Wanqing and his subordinates brought the General's Mansion together, counted the warehouse, and gave the rewards. There was a harmonious atmosphere.

After stocking up some New Year’s goods for winter, Gu Wanqing ordered his servants to send some to Uncle Gu, this time in her name.

However, I heard that when Uncle Gu took over, he cursed, saying that Gu Wanqing was very stingy and did not agree to reunite the Gu family this year and have dinner with the general's mansion, but he still scolded Gu Wanqing for being indifferent.

However, this year's Winter Solstice Festival, Gu Wanqing was invited by the emperor and could not eat this New Year's Eve dinner at home.

Usually she doesn't have the qualifications, but this year she got married with Bai Jue, and she will get married after the Winter Solstice Festival. The emperor will naturally give the Bai family, the future daughter-in-law, a blessing.

The Bai family is on the invitation list every year and is also on the seat of the emperor. Its noble status is enviable.

On the day of the dinner, Gu Wanqing dressed up a little and wore the clothes made of precious cloth given to her by Bai Jue, which amazed everyone.

The eldest princess is not here, and looking around, there is indeed no beauty in Yan'an City that is comparable to her.

The clouds sing and dance in the hall to bring peace, and the wine is fragrant.

This time, Bai Jue and Gu Wanqing were still on the same table, and this time the two were much more comfortable.

When everyone saw the two sitting in the same seat, they knew that this good thing was approaching, so they would come over to congratulate in advance.

But both of them don’t like to deal with people, so the expression on their faces is stiffer and stiffer every time.

The third prince sat next to him this time, and there was not much attention to the dinner seats during the Winter Solstice Festival.

"I haven't congratulated you yet." The third prince raised his wine glasses to the two of them.

"Thank you, the third prince."

Bai Jue pressed Gu Wanqing's wine glass, changed her cup of tea, and gave a cup of back to the third prince himself.

The third prince Rong Sheng raised his eyebrows, looked at Gu Wanqing hiding behind Bai Jue, and laughed and said, "I haven't seen you for a few years, can you drink enough?"

Gu Wanqing said embarrassedly: "The old injury has relapsed. It is not advisable to drink alcohol recently. Please forgive me for the third prince."

Rong Sheng approached with concern and squeezed Bai Jue, who was standing in front of Gu Wanqing, to the side, "Old wounds? Is it important?"

Bai Jue's eyes turned colder and he narrowed his eyes and shot a cold arrow from Rong Sheng's back.

Gu Wanqing leaned back her neck and smiled awkwardly, "It's not that tight, it's just that she was injured in her left arm before. I haven't paid attention to keeping warm recently, so I'll be fine when I wait for spring. Thank you for your concern."

Rong Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, "Well, then I'll feel relieved."

After he left, Bai Jue lifted his clothes and sat down, poured himself a glass of wine.

"You know each other?"

Gu Wanqing nodded, "Ah. I have met before. What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Bai Jue drove away the palace maid who was serving the food, picked up a piece of meat and put it into Gu Wanqing's bowl. "Did you love drinking in the past?"

"No. It was just that before the third prince was far away, we met outside the palace once. She asked me for martial arts, and we drank wine once. He was-"

Gu Wanqing was originally going to start talking endlessly, but later she felt that Bai Jue was serious and not right.

She tilted her head and looked at Bai Jue, and smiled thief, "What's wrong? Oh, are you jealous?"

Bai Jue's face was calm and he nodded slightly, "I'm just afraid that people will think of him."

He was not shy, and Gu Wanqing sneered boredly, "Ha. Looking at Yan'an City, I'm afraid you are the only one who cares about me?"

Bai Jue grabbed another piece of meat and tried to seal Gu Wanqing's mouth, "General, today is different, but the past is the same."

During the whole banquet, the two chatted with fireworks and delicious wine and food. Gu Wanqing felt that this festival was happier than in previous years.

However, she didn't move some of the dishes and planned to pack some of them quietly and took them back for Xuan Ming to eat.

When Gu Wanqing turned around a few times, Bai Ling and Rong He were having an occasional conversation.

When Rong He looked elsewhere, his eyes sometimes met Gu Wanqing, but they all turned away coldly.

She knew that this coldness was not for her, but for her.

Gu Wanqing poked Bai Jue who was tasting wine seriously and whispered: "Cough... the prince seems to hate you a little."

Bai Jue closed his sleeves and continued to pour wine, his eyes turned a few inches towards Rong He, and then slowly withdrew it, "It's okay."

"Do your brother know?"

"have no idea."

"I mean, do you know that the prince's prince is angry with you?"

"Um."

Gu Wanqing bit her lip and looked at Bai Ling again.

Bai Ling felt her gaze, looked over, and returned a shallow, polite smile.

During this period, Bai Ling's face was not very good due to fatigue.

She sighed faintly, "Your brother didn't blame you, are you?"

"No. If it were him, the eldest princess would not have been allowed to leave at that time."

"The man in black seems to have not passed the emperor's affairs. Fortunately, the little marquis also helped him, otherwise the prince would definitely be suspected by the emperor." Gu Wanqing said.

Thinking of that time, it took Bai Jue half a month to come back, and she was also worried.

And since Bai Jue came back, Rong He has never said a word to Bai Jue again.

"You don't have to worry about this. Let's wait and see. There are more important things next."

Bai Jue held Gu Wanqing's hand, and his palms were always very warm.

Bright and gorgeous fireworks were lit in the sky, and you could see clearly from the stands in the Yunchao Hall.

Gu Wanqing held her chin with her hands, thinking that at this time, she should make a wish like a girl to make more suitable scenery, but she doesn't like dreaming.

However, she really hopes that after the Winter Solstice Festival, the day when she and Bai Jue get married will be smooth and no longer have any sudden turmoil.

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After the Winter Solstice Festival, it snowed heavily.

It was just a few days when the family reunion was reunited, and the city was peaceful and peaceful.

On this day, an urgent report was sent to the palace.

The palace maid walking in a hurry left messy footprints in the snow.

In the Eastern Palace, a fire of a probe was burning.

Rong He wore a thin shirt, lit sandalwood, quietly played the piano, and read the score.

"Your Highness, you've caught a cold carefully." Gu Xi brought a thicker coat.
Chapter completed!