The host is cute and charming, who doesn’t love the charming wife?

Ruan Miaomiao didn't expect that Concubine Xian had such an important position in the emperor's heart. She thought that after spending some time together, Xiao Chenjing should like her even more.

After all, not long ago, she deliberately stopped Xiao Chenjing from going to see the sick Tang Rouer, so didn't he listen to her?

Why did it change today?

She felt aggrieved, but there was nothing she could do. She saw that Xiao Chenjing did not feel sorry for her just because of her tears, and stood on her side.

I could only swallow my anger, lower my head and ignore him.

Xiao Chenjing was already very familiar with this kind of reaction. Whenever something didn't go her way, she would ignore him.

He really likes this kind of poop.

Because he felt that she was carefree by nature and did not treat him as a king who needed to be treated with respect all the time, and her every move came completely from her heart.

Now, in front of everyone, he couldn't show any sign of softening.

After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see how this incident happened.

As the emperor, he naturally cannot show favoritism according to his own will at this moment.

That's right, according to your own wishes.

Xiao Chenjing didn't expect that his subconscious reaction was to comfort Ruan Miaomiao and favor her.

This is not a good thing.

He suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

However, this was not the time for him to think deeply. Seeing that no one spoke, he could only try to smooth things over.

"Then let me order a play for you to watch. I remember that the Pear Garden sent someone to inform you that they have developed several new plays.

If there is any song suitable for singing at today's banquet, start preparing it now."

He said this to Mu Zian.

God knows how distressed Mu Zian felt when he saw Ruan Miaomiao looking so aggrieved and humiliated!

How he wanted to go up to her and hug her in front of everyone, holding her in his arms and comforting her.

But who is he?

Even though the Empress Dowager showed him some face, it could not change his identity as a eunuch who served people.

He is not afraid of death, but he has to consider the consequences of his actions and whether it will implicate his loved ones.

At this moment, Xiao Chenjing asked him to go down, which gave him an excuse to leave.

No need to stay here any longer.

Now that His Majesty has spoken, the situation naturally cannot be allowed to calm down.

Perhaps if it were someone else, there would be no need for Xiao Chenjing to come out to ease the atmosphere, as they would be able to cover up the situation with great tact.

Now that Ruan Miaomiao and Tang Rouer had no intention of speaking, the others had no choice but to muster up the courage and speak out.

"I was lucky enough to pass by the Pear Garden after leaving the court and heard the sounds coming from there. As an ordinary person, I cannot express the feeling. I can only say that the sound lingered in my ears."

Someone at a seat near the front raised his glass respectfully.

He spoke calmly, but his legs were shaking under the low table.

Fortunately, the tablecloth covered it and no one would notice it.

"Thanks to Miss Ruan, I am able to be here today and enjoy the performance of the opera masters in person!"

As he said this, he stood up and toasted Ruan Miaomiao from a distance, finishing the wine in his glass to express his gratitude.

Ruan Miaomiao actually likes this very much.

Looking at the people who used to be high and mighty in my eyes, now they are only worthy of sitting below, looking up at me, and being respectful and polite to me.

She felt so relieved.

Feeling relieved, the expression on my face naturally relaxed a little.

Xiao Chenjing had been keeping an eye on her out of the corner of his eye. Although he had realized that he cared too much about her, he also warned himself in his heart.

But in this case, warnings are not enough.

Sometimes what you think in your mind has nothing to do with your actions, especially subconscious actions.

Seeing Ruan Miaomiao's expression relax at this moment, Xiao Chenjing understood that her mood was gradually getting better, and his mood also turned from gloomy to cheerful.

I even looked at the person who had just spoken and felt a bit of favor towards him.

"Since Xie Qing likes watching plays, you must enjoy it later, right, Miao'er?"

"Humph!"

Ruan Miaomiao had a very bad temper, but she wasn't stupid enough to show her displeasure to Xiao Chenjing again and again.

After all, everything she has was given by the other party. If she makes the other party lose his patience, all she will have left is a broken house with a dim light and cold tea.

For someone like her who loves pleasure, she can't accept the thought of that kind of scene.

"What the emperor likes, Miao'er likes."

She tried to force a smile, but failed.

But her efforts were not in vain. At least she succeeded in making Xiao Chenjing feel a little more distressed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Young Lady."

The person called Xie Qing did not hold a high position and was the kind of person who could only stand in the corner during court sessions.

He usually has no say and has nothing to do with anything.

But because he was good-looking, he caught the eldest princess's eye and became her consort.

Although it is unlikely that he will become a close minister in this lifetime, he will be able to enjoy endless wealth and glory throughout his life.

The reason why he was able to enter the palace and attend the banquet today was naturally due to his status as the son-in-law of the emperor.

Now that I have mustered up the courage, at least the emperor will remember me, so it’s worth it.

After the first person spoke, the others naturally followed suit, and the atmosphere seemed to be gradually getting better.

Before entering the palace, Ruan's mother also liked watching plays, so Ruan Miaomiao also has a certain ability to appreciate plays.

As a result, I was fascinated by it.

After the show, everyone watching applauded.

Seeing Ruan Miaomiao happy, Xiao Chenjing finally breathed a sigh of relief, and a bit of happiness appeared on his face.

"Great singing and acting!"

Before Xiao Chenjing could speak, Ruan Miaomiao couldn't wait to start praising him.

Her eyes were sparkling, and Xiao Chenjing wanted to kiss them and let her only look at him.

"Good! You sang well! Come here, there's a reward!"

After a moment's pause, he quickly came to his senses.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Madam Lady!"

"I remember this bowl of lychee shrimp balls. You always liked it."

Xiao Chenjing pointed at the exquisite dish in front of him and motioned Mu Zian to take it to Ruan Miaomiao, which was also a tactful way to find an excuse for what happened just now.

Ruan Miaomiao received the signal and turned her head away slightly with some awkwardness.

But those who knew her could see that she had softened.

At least she didn't refuse the plate of lychee shrimp balls that Xiao Chenjing had someone pass to her.

After eating and drinking, it was already evening.

In the sky, a full moon hung high above, making the surrounding stars dim.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Xiao Chenjing winked at Mu Zian who was waiting nearby. The latter received the signal, nodded, turned around and blended into the night.

No one noticed.

Putting down the wine glass, Xiao Chenjing had a smile in his eyes and eyebrows. Thinking of Ruan Miaomiao's reaction when she saw the surprise, he was secretly looking forward to it.

Tang Rouer was just here to go through the motions, and if leaving midway wouldn't have caused unnecessary trouble, she would have left long ago.

After coming into contact with Ruan Miaomiao, she realized that the two of them had no common goal.

The other party obviously regarded her as an enemy, so Tang Rouer would not pretend not to see it and even approached her to pretend to be a good sister.

During the banquet, she had almost no appetite and could only pass the time by watching plays.

So she couldn't help herself at this moment, and stood up and said to Xiao Chenjing: "Today is Lady Ruan's birthday, and I prepared an embroidery picture for her."

"Oh?" Xiao Chenjing was a little curious, "What is it?"

"Mr. Ruan will know this picture at a glance, but I wonder if you like it?"

This time, Tang Rouer looked at Ruan Miaomiao herself.