Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

On the eve of the birthday banquet, the palace was filled with a festive atmosphere. Princesses and princes from Xiliang, Beidi and Beilin entered the palace one after another. After a short rest, they went to the Imperial Garden to attend the banquet.

In the imperial garden, many people went to the banquet. In addition to envoys from various countries, some officials who had left the court also attended the banquet. It was not very grand, but it was lively. After all, the emperor's birthday banquet was the most important.

Some ministers had already taken their seats, and envoys from various countries were gradually entering the imperial garden.

Outside the Imperial Garden, several people came. The leader was dressed in gorgeous clothes, handsome, and gentle. Next to him was a bright and beautiful woman.

Coincidentally, just as the man was about to step into the imperial garden, he saw a man with white hair, a stern face, and three-dimensional features that were as handsome as carved by a knife. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see through people's souls, making people tremble. His lips were tightly closed, and he exuded an aura of keeping strangers away. He was tall and straight, and every step he took was full of majesty and domineering. His white hair was like silver, fluttering in the wind, adding to his mystery and charm.

Zhong Lichuan looked at Helian Fu who was walking towards him, curled his lips and smiled, and immediately greeted him: "Prince Beidi, nice to meet you!"

Helian Fu looked at his fake smile, curled his lips, and said in return: "Second Prince Beilin, I have heard of your great name for a long time."

Both of them had fake smiles on their faces. They were obviously enemies, but at this moment they were greeting each other politely. Both of them knew why the other party did so.

Helian Fu smiled slightly, looked at Zhongli Chuan, made a gesture of invitation, and walked straight in.

Zhongli Xiyue was startled when she saw him step in first, and then she said angrily: "Brother, are you looking at him?"

A hint of coldness flashed across Zhongli Chuan's eyes, and he said in a cold voice, "Go, go in."

After saying this, he walked into the imperial garden.

In the Imperial Garden, Gao Xiang sat on a seat, his eyes fixed on Helian Fu who had just entered the garden. A hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes.

Helian Fu's position in Beidi is obvious. This prince holds a large number of troops and has a pivotal position in the court. If he can get his support, let Xiliang and Beidi invade the border of Liguo together. By then, Xiao Jingzhan will have no time to take care of the affairs of the court. If they send the heavy troops in the capital to the border, it will be easy for them to take over the capital.

Helian Fu seemed to have noticed Gao Xiang's gaze. He raised his head and glanced at Gao Xiang indifferently, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. There seemed to be some ambiguous meaning in that smile.

Gao Xiang's heart trembled, he nodded and looked away.

Just then, the eunuch's voice was heard outside, and everyone at the banquet stood up and looked outside the door.

Xiao Jingzhan, dressed in a black and gold dragon robe, walked into the banquet with Shen Yanyan, who was dressed in a purple palace dress.

Xiao Jingzhan stood tall, and the golden dragon on his black dragon robe was lifelike, as if it would take off at any time. His face was handsome and majestic, his eyes were deep and sharp, making people dare not look directly at him, and the aura around him was strong and domineering, a kind of momentum that only belonged to the superior.

Shen Yanyan was wearing a purple palace dress, a bodice embroidered with gold thread and silver lotus flowers, a light purple folded skirt embroidered with silver lotus flowers, a slender waist and a slender figure.

The inner layer is a white to purple sweater with an embroidery of silver lotus and gold thread on the collar, which is lifelike, exquisite and dignified. She wears a loose purple coat made of flowing brocade that flows behind her, elegant and luxurious. It appears radiant under the moonlight and lamplight, and Shen Yanyan seems to be glowing.

Her black jade-like black hair was piled high, with a pearl, amethyst and gold-thread hairpin pinned on it. Her hair was full of pearls and jade, and the plump and round pearls randomly dotted her hair, making her black cloud-like hair even softer, brighter and more lustrous. Her beautiful eyes looked around, and her red lips were filled with a clear smile. She had a golden hairpin and a jade-like face, and her skin was as white as ice. She was extremely beautiful.

The two walked into the banquet hand in hand, like a pair of immortal lovers.

Everyone at the banquet knelt down and saluted, "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years of live the imperial concubine!"

Xiao Jingzhan and Shen Yanyanwei sat down in the main seat.

However, among these kneeling people, there were a few who stood out. They did not kneel down and salute like the others, but simply bowed their hands.

"Your Majesty, please excuse me."

Xiao Jingzhan looked at Helian Fu and Zhonglichuan and said, "Prince Beidi, Second Prince Beilin, Fourth Princess Beilin, please take a seat!"

"Thank you, Emperor Li!" After the three of them responded politely, they sat down in their respective seats.

Zhongli Xiyue's eyes fell on Shen Yanyan from time to time, with some surprise.

She was considered a famous beauty in Beilin and even in the four countries, but when she saw the imperial concubine today, she realized that there are always people better than you.

She was also there when Emperor Li ascended the throne three years ago. Everyone said that Concubine Gao was extremely beautiful, but she felt that Concubine Gao was far inferior to this Imperial Concubine.

Everyone in the hall also looked at Shen Yanyan from time to time, some were curious and shocked. Curious because they had never seen this imperial concubine before, and this was her first time attending a banquet. Shocked because she was indeed stunningly beautiful. No wonder His Majesty doted on her so much and was so partial to the Shen family.

Shen Yanyan felt countless eyes falling on her, and the corners of her mouth twitched. Why were these people staring at her?

Feeling a warm gaze coming from the right front, Shen Yanyan turned her head slightly and looked at the source of the gaze, and saw a little beauty in red looking at her. After a little thought, she knew who she was. Shen Yanyan nodded slightly at her and smiled slightly. Then she turned her gaze back.

Zhongli Xiyue watched her turn her head and look at him and smiled. Her beautiful face was like a blooming flower, breathtaking, her eyes were moving, and she was magnificent under the light. Zhongli Xiyue blushed. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

At least that's the case until now.

What Shen Yanyan didn't know was that when she was looking at Zhong Li Xiyue and smiling, besides Zhong Li Xiyue, there was another person looking at her.

Helian Fu saw her the moment she entered the door. He had seen countless beauties, but this was the first time he had seen someone as beautiful as Shen Yanyan.

But it was not her beauty that attracted him. From the moment she stepped into the garden, he felt an indescribable feeling rising in his heart, even though they had never met before.

Just then, the eunuch's shrill voice was heard outside the hall.

The eldest prince of Xiliang slowly stepped into the garden.

This man was handsome and sturdy, standing like a mountain. His broad shoulders, solid chest, and strong arms all showed his great strength.

However, what is most impressive is the look of good and evil in his eyes.

Shen Yanyan looked at the newcomer, and her first impression was that he was good-looking and strong. He looked like someone who worked out all year round to build muscle. In other words, he was "burly."

At first glance, he looks like a ruthless character.

"Xiliang Murong Yao greets Emperor Li!" Murong Yao stood in the hall and saluted!

"Please take a seat, Prince!" Xiao Jingzhan said with a calm expression!