After rebirth, he was pampered by the disabled prince.

The other generals also said, "I drank with His Highness once on the battlefield, but never had the chance again. Today is just the right time, so I would like to have a bowl with Your Highness."

Mu Xinghe picked up the wine glass. Although the wine glass was not big, the wine inside was very sincere for a girl. She raised her glass to Xiao Yu and said, "I have never had the opportunity. Today, with the Queen's birthday banquet, I am here Thank you, Your Highness, for protecting my father and allowing him to return safely."

After saying that, Mu Xinghe raised his head and drank a glass of wine so neatly that Xiao Yu had no time to stop him.

Then, Mu Xinghe poured another glass, "On the battlefield, swords have no eyes. I don't know how many people have lost their fathers, husbands, and sons, and I don't know how many people were wantonly killed by the enemy because of their defeat. It is because of you that we can We have a comfortable life. This drink is for you."

Many people were shocked by Mu Xinghe's words. In the past few decades, border counties have invaded every year, and wars have continued between the Western Regions and Qinbei.

As long as there is a war, people will die. Although no one from the border counties, the Western Regions or Qinbei has invaded the capital in recent years, most people still know very well where these comfortable lives come from.

Without these soldiers who protect their home and country, they would not be able to live and work in peace and contentment.

These words naturally spoke to the Queen's heart. She looked at her beloved son in the past and finally just sighed, "Then sit down first and prepare the charcoal fire. Don't let him get cold."

"Yes."

Yuan Chuan pushed Xiao Yu to the seat originally prepared for the prince Xiao Zhe. Since he didn't come, he didn't know when the matter would be resolved, so the seat closest to the queen was given to Xiao Yu first.

Xiao Yu sat down and Yuan Chuan poured the wine. He picked up the wine glass and said, "Thank you very much Lord Xinghe County for your kindness. On the battlefield, Lord Marquis also helped me a lot and protected me very much."

After that, he raised his head and drank, and then responded to the generals just now.

Not long after, the emperor also came. Everyone saluted, and he sat down and continued to sing. There were all kinds of silks, silks, and jewelry. The eyes of Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang turned red.

But what can be done? They are just concubines and concubines. They can have a birthday party. If they are lucky enough to invite the emperor, they can only get a small box of jewelry.

So, we still have to fight, grab, and get that position.

When the emperor came, everyone raised their glasses and toasted to the emperor. After the toast, the next program came.

The Prime Minister's wife said: "A few days ago, Ru'er composed a new song to congratulate the queen. Why don't you let Ru'er play it?"

After all, it is a palace banquet, not a small banquet at other palaces, so the one who can perform dances and music will be this official girl from the beginning. After their talent show is completed, the palace musicians and dancers will come out to liven up the atmosphere. .

For this matter of competing for face in front of the emperor and queen, all the officials had prepared long in advance to ensure that nothing went wrong.

The emperor nodded, "Yes."

Li Xinru stood up and bowed her head. She originally looked gentle, elegant, dignified and generous. Today, she was wearing gorgeous palace clothes and bright red lips, which made her look a bit gorgeous.

Mu Xinghe had never seen Shui Linglong's true face, but he only knew that she had red spots on her face. When she died, the skin and flesh on her body had been shaved off, and her original appearance could not be seen at all.

However, Mu Xinghe always believed that in terms of appearance, even without the red spots, Shui Linglong could not compare to Li Xinru. Now dressed up, look at Xiao Yan's eyes, and he probably never thought that Li Xinru's slightly dressed up could be so exciting.

Of course, she had such a guess because her face was destroyed due to the death of Li Xinru in her previous life. Such an approach could only mean that someone was jealous of her face.

It's like smoking a cigarette and being jealous that Mu Xinghe is prettier than her.

Therefore, if Li Xinru marries Xiao Yan again in this life, Mu Xinghe can be sure that her end will not be much better than in the previous life, even if she already knew in advance that Shui Linglong was unusual.

Therefore, her choice is actually the best.

She has always been very clear about what she wants, and she also knows that whatever she gains, she has to lose accordingly. She lives a very sober life and will never be affected by external objects.

Therefore, Mu Xinghe was happy to help her.

And more importantly, the two Phoenix Goddess, and with Li Xinru's intelligence, even if the emperor would be suspicious, he would never suspect that she had ulterior motives.

And if the remaining one is fake, then it’s not just her who has ulterior motives.

Concubine Feng was favored for two days in a row, and she simply didn't come to the queen's birthday. But the emperor didn't say anything, and the queen was too lazy to pay attention to her now, so no one cared about her.

Li Xinru sat down, touched the strings with her hands, and then played it gently. It was a very cheerful tune. In the sound of the piano, she seemed to see the joy of her children gathering together.

The queen caressed her belly, thinking about the bright future in her heart, "The most talented woman in the capital, she truly deserves her reputation."

In this capital city, basically all women in the boudoir have to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, just like men have to learn the Six Arts of a Gentleman, it is a must-have skill.

Even someone like Mu Xinghe, who comes from a military general family, knows a little bit, but is not proficient enough.

It's not unusual to know how to do it, but not everyone can do this. And it is even more difficult for the music produced to be recognized by these people.

Li Xinru stood up and knelt down, "The queen is so complimentary, I feel so ashamed that I don't deserve it."

"Girl Xinru, you are just too modest. How can you not deserve the title of such a talented girl with this song of yours?" The emperor laughed and glanced at Xiao Yan, "You are lucky, kid."

"I am naturally blessed, but it is all a gift from Your Majesty, otherwise I would not have such a good fiancée."

Li Xinru smiled slightly and did not look at Xiao Yan, but sat back in her seat. Naturally, she did not miss the surprise and love in Xiao Yan's eyes, but she was not a person who would leave herself in the hands of a man.

She wouldn't bet on who was more important in Xiao Yan's heart, between her and Shui Linglong. Therefore, she will only stop her losses in time and find a path that suits her best.

Li Xinru presented a piece of music, and then it was time for other ministers' daughters to perform. Although her own piece of music was not comparable, she could show her face in front of everyone. As long as there were no mistakes and she really showed off her ugliness, it would be a success.

Mu Xinghe kept paying attention to Shi Yuelan and Hanyan from time to time. What happened this time had a huge impact on Shi Yuelan. He was in a state of depression, sitting there, drinking one glass after another.

It didn't take long for her to get drunk. The queen was afraid that she would go crazy, so she asked someone to take her away.

Hanyan originally sat a little behind Shi Yuelan. After all, it would be too unruly for a prince Liangdi to sit on an equal footing with his concubine.