The chrysanthemum - viewing banquet hosted by Concubine Zhang was held in the imperial garden.
Liu Rumei had been here once before, so she was somewhat familiar with the place. She quickly found her way there.
Just then, seeing Ning Yan'er walking towards her, Liu Rumei couldn't help but sigh. She bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to Princess Anning!"
Ning Yan'er didn't expect to run into Liu Rumei here! Immediately, she subconsciously searched for that familiar figure, but in the end, she found nothing.
She could only force a smile and say, "Miss Liu is also here to enjoy the chrysanthemums?"
When did this Liu Rumei start to get in touch with Concubine Zhang?
Liu Rumei nodded with a smile and replied, "Concubine Zhang invited me. I dare not decline!"
There was also a hint of smile in Ning Yan'er's eyes. "I heard that Miss Liu has been staying in an inn recently. Why didn't you go to that mansion?"
Ning Yan'er was quite satisfied that Liu Rumei had wisely moved out of the Prince Guo'an's mansion.
However, thinking of the scene she had seen that day, Ning Yan'er gritted her teeth in hatred.
A look of embarrassment flashed across Liu Rumei's eyes. She said indifferently, "Staying alone in that mansion was quite boring, so I went to my friend's inn. It's better to have someone to take care of each other!"
Thinking of the dilapidated courtyard, Liu Rumei felt a sense of helplessness.
Ning Yan'er nodded with a faint smile. "That's good. My mansion is indeed a bit remote."
Liu Rumei really didn't want to deal with Ning Yan'er anymore. She was just thinking of an excuse to get away.
At this moment, a gentle voice came from beside her. "Miss Liu."
Looking back, she saw Concubine Zhang in a red dress, smiling, walking towards them.
That fiery red dress even outshone the peonies in the garden! That smile made even Liu Rumei, a woman, feel a little enchanted! No wonder Concubine Zhang had always been favored by the emperor.
Coming back to her senses, Liu Rumei and the others quickly bowed and said, "Greetings to Your Majesty the Concubine!"
Concubine Zhang stepped forward with a smile and personally helped Liu Rumei up. Her beautiful eyes swept over Liu Rumei, and her eyes darkened slightly. "Why didn't Hengniang come with you?"
Liu Rumei was slightly stunned, and then smiled apologetically. "I thought Your Majesty only invited me, so I didn't dare to bring Hengniang."
Concubine Zhang said with a faint smile, "I see. It's my fault. I didn't ask His Highness the Crown Prince to make it clear. We'll have to get together another time!"
After saying that, her eyes finally fell on Ning Yan'er. She said softly, "Where is the princess going?"
Ning Yan'er also said with a smile, "I saw that the crabapple flowers over there are blooming beautifully, so I wanted to go and take a look. I didn't expect to run into Miss Liu just as I got here, so I stopped to chat with her for a while."
Concubine Zhang nodded slightly. "Then I won't disturb the princess's pleasure!"
With a twinkle in her eyes, she smiled playfully at Liu Rumei. "Miss Liu, the chrysanthemums over there are in full bloom. Would you like to sit with me over there?"
Liu Rumei nodded with a smile and was extremely grateful to Concubine Zhang for the excuse she had found for her.
Watching the backs of the two leaving, a cold light flashed through Ning Yan'er's eyes.
A Bi couldn't help but say, "Princess, if you can't bear it, you'll make a mess of your great plan!"
Concubine Zhang was the emperor's favorite concubine. They couldn't provoke her. Since Liu Rumei was protected by Concubine Zhang today, it was more appropriate for them to be patient.
Didn't Ning Yan'er know this truth? However, now as long as she saw Liu Rumei, the scene of the two of them embracing would involuntarily flash through her mind. The tenderness in that person's eyes was something she could only dream of!
How could she not hate?
At this moment, Liu Rumei thanked Concubine Zhang.
Concubine Zhang said with a faint smile, "It's okay. I don't really like to get along with her either. Liu Liu..."
As these two words came out, Concubine Zhang subconsciously glanced at Liu Rumei. "Liu Liu, can I call you this?"
Liu Rumei also smiled. "Your Majesty can call me whatever you like!"
Concubine Zhang's face instantly showed joy, and she became even more beautiful. Liu Rumei was almost stunned.
Finally, Liu Rumei sighed. "Your Majesty is really beautiful!"
Concubine Zhang smiled secretly and winked at Liu Rumei. "Of course. Otherwise, do you think how I got the position of the favorite concubine?"
In this harem, there were only two things that could last forever and allow people to survive. One was family background, and the other was beauty. She was extremely grateful that she had been favored by God and was born so beautiful, which allowed her to have a place in the harem.
There was also a smile in Liu Rumei's eyes. This Concubine Zhang was really nice.
Concubine Zhang also sighed. "If I had known I would meet Liu Liu, I should have come earlier to that palace banquet!"
Liu Rumei just smiled and said nothing.
Seeing the two of them so intimate, the people around them had different expressions. They had all heard of Liu Rumei. She had solved a case in the past few days. She was really a rare and amazing woman. If she hadn't been taken under the protection of the Prince Guo'an early on, I'm afraid many people would have wanted to recruit her!
Just then, a figure in bright yellow slowly walked over.
This person was Mo Litian! As soon as he entered the imperial garden, his gentle eyes involuntarily fell on Liu Rumei. His eyes were full of soft light. He stepped forward and said to Concubine Zhang, "Greetings to Your Majesty the Concubine!"
Concubine Zhang glanced at Liu Rumei standing beside her and smiled with the corners of her mouth. "Your Highness the Crown Prince has other motives. But today is my banquet. Don't even think about taking away my Liu Liu!"
A look of embarrassment flashed across Mo Litian's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
"Your concubine has held a really good banquet!"
This sudden voice made everyone bow respectfully and say, "Greetings to Your Majesty the Emperor!"
Liu Rumei's gaze involuntarily fell on Mo Liandi beside Mo Yun, with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Concubine Zhang stepped forward and coquettishly nestled in Mo Yun's arms. "Your Majesty said you wouldn't come?"
Mo Yun was happy to have the beauty in his arms. His face was full of smiles. He reached out and put his arm around Concubine Zhang's slender waist and laughed, "Is your concubine angry?"
Concubine Zhang said coquettishly, "How dare I?"
"What is the Crown Prince here for?"
Mo Litian said respectfully, "I would like to report to Your Majesty. Eunuch Xu accidentally fell from the star - gazing platform. I have doubts in my heart, so I came here to invite Miss Liu to go and take a look!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Mo Yun's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a cold expression. "Who dares to be so bold!"
Mo Litian couldn't help but sigh. He bowed to Liu Rumei and said, "Please come with me, Miss Liu!"
Liu Rumei also looked solemn. She immediately nodded and followed Mo Litian away.
Watching the backs of the few people leaving, a look of worry flashed across Concubine Zhang's eyes, but she had no choice but to stay and disperse the crowd.
The star - gazing platform was a very high place, more than ten zhang high! Falling from here would surely mean death!