Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 65 Palace Banquet
The party was lively, but Xie Jiu wanted to keep a low profile.

I was thinking that when the time was right, I would be able to talk to my mother, Yang.

She was just thinking about it when she suddenly heard Zhao Xingjin's voice calling out the Xie family from above.

Looking up, I saw Zhao Xingjin and Xie Mingshen raising their glasses.

"Today is my first Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet since I ascended the throne. I've never had the chance to drink with Lord Xie before, but today is the day I can't miss it. Lord Xie has assisted me with all his heart and soul since I ascended the throne, and I've seen it all. Here, let me offer this glass of wine to you, Lord. I hope that in the future, our relationship as monarch and subject will only grow closer and more harmonious!"

"Your Majesty is too kind to me. Serving you is my duty. Only when you appreciate me can I have no regrets in my life!"

Xie Mingshen immediately stood up, holding the wine glass in both hands with a respectful attitude.

"The Xie family is a well-known family of scholars and has produced many imperial tutors. I am fortunate to have Mr. Xie's assistance. I heard that Mr. Xie's son is now training in Lizhou. Few young men from high-ranking families in the capital have the courage to venture out of the capital to hone their skills. This shows that he is quite capable."

Zhao Xingjin smiled, paused, and turned to look at the seats where the concubines were.

"Now that Concubine Xie is by my side, she is gentle and considerate. The Xie family is truly worthy of being the most scholarly family in Dajing. All of their descendants, both male and female, are well-educated! Come, Concubine Xie, I will drink this cup with you and your daughter today!"

These words really praised the Xie family to the sky in front of high-ranking officials in Beijing.

And it seems to be sincere and not fake.

Xie Jiu couldn't help but think that Zhao Xingjin was really good at acting.

Come to think of it, if he didn't know how to pretend, how could he have avoided the eyes and ears of the late emperor, had time to bide his time, and finally succeeded in one fell swoop?

While pondering secretly, Xie Jiu also held the wine glass at this moment, stood up slowly, and spoke to Zhao Xingjin with a smile.

"It is my humble blessing to serve His Majesty. It is rare that Your Majesty does not despise my clumsiness. This glass of wine should be offered to Your Majesty. Thank you for your love and care for me."

When her voice rang out, the eyes of almost everyone in the hall were focused on her.

Yes, who doesn’t want to see what kind of person this Concubine Xie, who married into the palace for the second time, is?

Facing everyone's gazes, Xie Jiu's expression did not change. It seemed that there was only Zhao Xingjin in her eyes. Her beautiful eyes were smiling as she looked at him lovingly, just like a couple who were in love with each other.

Today she wore a silver-red palace dress with pomegranate flowers and gold patterns, and wore her hair in a peony bun. The golden filigree crabapple hairpin with pearls made her look elegant and graceful, as radiant as the sun. At this moment, her red lips were raised and her face was smiling, just like the red peony in full bloom on the branch.

I knew Xie Jiu before, and I felt that she had undergone an indescribable change. Her appearance had clearly not changed, but she looked more radiant and charming than before, making her even more eye-catching.

Now, people who just got to know Xie Jiu understood why the emperor would take a married woman into the palace.

Judging from her charm and appearance alone, she is indeed a rare beauty.

Others looked at Xie Jiu in amazement, and Zhao Xingjin was no exception.

He found that this woman was really versatile in her dressing style and never stuck to any one style. She could be elegant and gentle, charming and lovely, enchanting and charming, noble and dignified. Every style could be displayed just right on her, making people look forward to what new look she would have next time.

So at this moment, when drinking with Xie Jiu, Zhao Xingjin's eyes fell on her, and there was a bit more exploration in them.

The queen sat beside Zhao Xingjin and saw all the emotions in his eyes, and her heart suddenly became more and more irritated.

When a person becomes interested in something or someone, it means they will spend more time and energy to understand them. This means there is a chance for friendship to develop between men and women. Rather than Zhao Xingjin being truly interested in Xie Jiu, the Queen still hoped that Zhao Xingjin was just temporarily attracted to Xie Jiu's appearance.

"Miss."

Tingyun's voice sounded in her ears, bringing the queen back to her senses.

While serving the dishes, Tingyun lowered his voice and said, "They're asking, we need to make arrangements now and get everyone ready."

Hearing this, the queen raised her head seemingly casually and glanced in the direction of her mother's family's seats. She saw a pretty girl in a goose yellow dress sitting next to her mother.

I guess this is the person chosen by the family.

"I understand. I know what's going on. Just let them act according to the plan later." The queen whispered.

In fact, the Queen's personal maid suddenly attempted to murder the heir to the throne. Logically, it would not be a good idea to send people into the palace at this time, for fear that Zhao Xingjin would not give her face. However, if she missed the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, the Queen didn't know when she would have another chance to arrange it.

Now the power to manage the affairs of the six palaces has fallen into the hands of the Queen Mother, and it is unknown when it will be returned to her. Besides, the Queen is also neglected in front of Zhao Xingjin. I am afraid that the longer it is delayed, the worse it will be.

If the girl from the Zhou family could enter the palace smoothly at this time, the queen also thought that if the newcomer was favored, she might be able to say a few good words for her in front of Zhao Xingjin and solve her current predicament of being on the bench sooner.

Especially after meeting the person chosen by her natal family today, the Queen also gained some confidence.

The girl's appearance is really superb, and she is not of the same type as Xie Jiu who is currently in favor. In fact, there is no one in the harem who looks so lively and innocent. I think she can attract more attention from Zhao Xingjin.

After pondering for about another stick of incense, the queen found an opportunity and spoke.

"Look, mother, it seems all the ladies from different families are here for the dinner tonight. They are truly blooming young ladies, and they are so charming to look at."

Although the Queen Mother was still unhappy with the Queen because of what happened a few days ago, she still had to appear harmonious in front of all the officials and relatives at the palace banquet, so she smiled and nodded.

"Yes, everyone looks outstanding, not only the girls, but also the young men from various families are all handsome. I am old now, so I like to be with young people."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were chatting and laughing, looking very close.

"I've heard that the Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Daughter's Day in some places. According to tradition, they believe in the matchmaker Yue Lao (the God of Love) and believe that unmarried men and women can pray for marriage by burning incense and candles under the moon."

The queen took over the conversation softly, with a smile on her face, as if she had thought of something interesting, and suddenly made a suggestion.

"I'm tired of watching the same old music, singing, and dancing at banquets. Why don't we try something new today? Let's play some games and get these young people to know each other. If today's palace banquet leads to a few more good marriages in the capital, that would be a wonderful thing!"

She turned to look at Zhao Xingjin again, "What do you think, Your Majesty? I see that there are many unmarried people in our clan as well."

This is true. Zhao Xingjin has not been on the throne for long, and the situation has not been stable for too long. There are indeed many members of the royal family who have not yet married.

Zhao Xingjin already had plans for the marriages of some of the people here, and it would be convenient if he could take this opportunity to arrange them.

So when faced with the Queen's proposal, Zhao Xingjin agreed.

"Well, it's an interesting and wonderful thing, but I don't know how the Queen plays this game."

(End of this chapter)