jdhmnovel Chapter 107 The Deer Banquet Scandal (Drug Addition)
Chapter 107 The Deer Banquet Scandal (Drug Addition)
Time flies.
During the Deer Cry Banquet, the Empress would host a banquet at the Deer Cry Garden, the royal garden, inviting the newly appointed scholars to attend. At the same time, high-ranking officials of the third rank and above, along with their families, were also welcome to attend.
However, those who were Jinshi graduates or those of the third rank or below were not allowed to enter.
The banquet began at noon and lasted until evening, with the aim of allowing the newly appointed scholars to get to know each other, enjoy the scenery, and compose poems.
Therefore, at the exact hour of Wei (1-3 PM), people began to arrive at Luming Garden.
By evening, everyone except the Queen and her ministers had arrived, including their families and the three princesses.
Lin Shu arrived late, and as soon as she entered, she was greeted by the rich fragrance of flowers and the melodious chirping of birds, truly living up to the luxurious and tranquil atmosphere of a royal garden. The pavilions and towers within the garden were exquisitely laid out, with small bridges, flowing water, and winding paths leading to secluded spots, showcasing the elegance and grandeur of a royal garden.
She stood by a pavilion in the garden, wearing a sky-blue dress with gold-embroidered hem that swayed gently in the wind, looking absolutely stunning.
The male relatives of the officials stared intently, while the women around them glared at them resentfully.
"Indeed, with Ah Shu's arrival, we women seem somewhat inferior in comparison!"
When Feng Zhao saw Lin Shu arrive, he stepped forward, raised his heroic eyebrows, and said to her teasingly.
Lin Shu glanced at Feng Zhao, whose face was full of mockery, and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, please stop joking."
Feng Zhao was about to say something more when she was interrupted by a voice:
"Second cousin, why hasn't Ayu arrived yet?"
Ling Wanzhen, dressed in pink, had arrived long ago, but after waiting and waiting, she still hadn't seen Feng Yu. Feeling anxious, she came over to ask Feng Zhao.
Today is her and A-Yu's 'good day'. Feng Yu always loves excitement, so why hasn't today arrived yet?
Upon hearing this, Feng Zhao looked over and saw Ling Wanzhen and the eldest princess approaching together. Her expression was completely composed as she coldly said, "Xiao Qi is unwell and will not be attending today's banquet."
Upon hearing this, Lin Shu frowned: Is this little fat boy sick? But her expression remained unchanged.
"What? How can this be..." Ling Wanzhen cried out in alarm, her voice sharp and shrill. When she came to her senses, she saw everyone around her staring at her, even Feng Zhao looked displeased. She quickly explained:
"That's not what I meant. I was just worried about Ayu..."
Feng Zhao turned her head to look in the other direction, ignoring the reply.
The Third Princess, Feng Qing, also heard Ling Wanzhen's words. She walked over arrogantly, looking at Ling Wanzhen and the First Princess with disdain, and said contemptuously, "Hmph, are you trying to play some tricks?"
When the eldest princess Feng Xin saw that although Feng Qing spoke to Ling Wanzhen, she looked at her with disdain, and the surrounding crowd seemed to be watching the show, she was filled with shame and indignation. She threw her folding fan at Feng Qing, and a fierce battle was about to break out.
Enraged, Feng Qing kicked Feng Xin to the ground, sat on her, grabbed her hair, and pulled out a large clump. Then, without any regard for her own safety, she started hitting Feng Xin in the face.
While Feng Xin seemed to only be cursing filthily, he was actually pinching Feng Qing's chest and buttocks, causing Feng Qing to scream in pain...
Lin Shu was dumbfounded: she never imagined that the princesses could fight so innocently!
When Feng Zhao had the two separated, the Third Princess Feng Qing was otherwise unremarkable except for her disheveled clothes; while the First Princess Feng Xin looked miserable, with her hair in disarray and claw marks all over her face and neck...
Even Ling Wanzhen, who had just tried to break up the fight, was scratched several times by Feng Qing; it was practically an indiscriminate attack.
"What kind of behavior is this!" Feng Zhao looked at her unreliable eldest sister and brainless third sister with a serious tone, which was quite reminiscent of the Empress.
"Hmph." Feng Xin and Feng Qing simultaneously turned their heads to the other side and snorted softly.
Feng Qing's chest was in severe pain, but she couldn't rub it in front of outsiders, so she glared fiercely at Feng Xin. Even Lin Shu and the others watching around her were glared at, before heading towards the sleeping quarters on the east side of the garden.
Lin Shu: ...
Onlookers: ...
Everyone was speechless; this was truly an indiscriminate attack!
When Feng Qing passed by Ling Wanzhen, she looked at her and the eldest princess with a mocking gaze and said, "Birds of a feather!"
Ling Wanzhen couldn't care less about the pain on her face at the moment. If the Seventh Prince didn't come today, how could this play continue?
Everyone dispersed.
The disheveled princess simply smoothed her messy hair, revealing a carefree demeanor.
Feng Zhao frowned. If the Empress saw her eldest sister in this state, she would probably punish Feng Qing again. Feng Qing was really something, she had suffered so much in "fighting" since she was a child, yet she was still unaware of it!
At this moment, the eldest princess, Feng Xin, picked up the wine pot on the stone table in the pavilion, took a big gulp, and teased the unsettled Ling Wanzhen:
"Cousin, what are you daydreaming about? Come and have a drink."
Ling Wanzhen, whose mind was filled with thoughts of Feng Yu, heard this and walked over as instructed, only to hear the other person whisper:
"Cousin, don't worry, you'll get what you want today."
Ling Wanzhen stared wide-eyed, looked around, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that no one was paying attention.
Meanwhile, Feng Yu, whom they were worried about, was currently engrossed in copying scriptures at Fengqi Palace, and Feng Han had even specially assigned an aunt to monitor him.
"Sigh!" This was the umpteenth time he had sighed.
A servant brought him a bowl of his favorite fruit-flavored goat milk, which cheered him up slightly, but then he deflated like a punctured balloon and pushed the goat milk away...
He was unable to witness Lin Shu's graceful parade, which made him very depressed. He had been having a poor appetite lately and felt himself getting thinner.
Thinking about it, he listlessly slumped on the table. The servant who delivered the goat milk was from Xiao Jun's harem, and he was handsome and charming.
Seeing that Feng Yu wouldn't drink, he seemed a little anxious. After a moment, his eyes darted around, and he whispered a few words in Feng Yu's ear. Sure enough, Feng Yu perked up and showed no signs of her previous listlessness. She picked up the goat's milk and gulped it down in one go...
"My hands are sore from carrying all this stuff, I need to rest for a while. No one is allowed to come in!" Feng Yu instructed the person outside the door, then locked the door from the inside.
After a while, a slight noise came from the window of the coffin. Feng Yu immediately got up, went forward, and with the help of the servant from before, tiptoed out of Fengqi Palace.
Following a secluded path, we smoothly entered the Deer Garden through a side gate.
"How did you know there was a path leading directly to the royal garden? I had no idea," Feng Yu asked casually as he strolled forward.
The servant was startled, then nervously replied, "I...I used to be in charge of sweeping and cleaning, so I am somewhat familiar with the paths in the palace."
"Oh!" Feng Yu replied casually, but his face was flushed, probably because he had walked too fast. He was also covered in sweat, and his clothes were sticking to his body, making him feel very uncomfortable.
"Go and fetch water for me, I need to take a bath." Feng Yu thought to himself that he would be refreshed before seeing Lin Shu.
How could the servant dare not disobey? Besides, his master had only ordered him to administer the drug and then lead the person to the East Garden. Now that the East Garden was so close, he could take this opportunity to report to his master.
He then instructed Fengyu:
"Your Highness, after you pass the artificial hill and turn left, the first side hall you'll see... please don't forget it, in case someone bumps into you... it's a left turn..."
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