It was just a blink of an eye, and Chu Lianruo saw a tall figure walking in the moonlight, wearing a pale purple shirt that shone with a soft glow under the moonlight. However, the purple figure somehow gave off a sense of desolation.

  Chu Lianruo's eyebrows slightly furrowed, it was Xū Yáng.

  Seeing Xiang Yang approaching, Chu Lian hastily got up and went out to greet him.

  Chu Lian curtsied, and Xi Yang nodded slightly with a cold expression, but his face seemed to have lost some of its luster. Xi Yang said in a chilly tone, "Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival, the imperial palace will be holding a family banquet, the invitation requires me to bring you along."

  Chu Lian Ruo was momentarily stunned, she had been living a peaceful life these past few days. Chu Lian Ruo knew that she was numbing herself, not allowing herself to think about the things in the palace, but all of this would eventually have to be faced.

  Her expression remained calm as usual, and she said, "Then I'll prepare myself tomorrow and enter the palace with the king."

  Xu Yang nodded, his eyes lingering on Chu Lian Ruo's face for a moment before turning to leave. The two people's relationship seemed to have returned to the beginning. Chu Lian Ruo let out a soft sigh, perhaps this was the best outcome.

  After eating a little, Chu Lianruo lay down and looked at the bright moonlight outside the window. Her eyes were slightly condensed, thinking that tomorrow's family banquet would definitely see Shi Yuyin, according to Shi Yuyin's personality, she must be thinking of ways to make trouble for herself, not to mention there was also that person. Thinking of what Xurong did that day, Chu Lianruo's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

  On the second day, the weather was fine. Chu Lianruo had just finished preparing when a young servant ran into the Qian Niao Pavilion. Seeing Chu Lianruo, the servant hastily paid his respects: "Concubine Ce, the carriage is ready, and the king is waiting outside."

  Chu Lian nodded and said, "I know."

  Just out of the Ling Wang Fu gate, I saw a tall carriage standing beside it, with a slender and handsome figure standing next to it. Since it was just an ordinary family banquet, Xuyang didn't need to wear formal attire, but instead wore his usual light purple brocade robe. As if sensing Chulian Ru's gaze, the man who was originally standing still slightly raised his eyes and looked over.

  Today, Chu Lian wore a purple dress, compared to the last time's purple skirt. Today's attire is beautiful, but amidst the beauty, there is a hint of elegance, which suits today's banquet perfectly.

  As he watched the woman approaching, a hint of tenderness appeared in Xuyang's eyes. However, thinking about where he was going today and who he would see, his gaze turned cold again.

  Chu Lian walked slowly towards Xuyang and bowed slightly, saying in a soft voice: "Your Highness has waited for a long time."

  Xu Yang's expression was icy cold, his voice devoid of joy or anger: "It doesn't matter." After answering, he turned and got into the carriage. Chu Lian also got on with Si Wei's support.

  The two sat down, and the carriage drove towards the palace gate.

  All along the way, the two were silent, and could only hear the sound of the carriage moving. Chu Lian had no idea what to say for a while, and could only lower her eyes to look at her slender fingers.

  Xu Yang's gaze was always on Chu Lian Ruo, as if he wanted to say something. Since he didn't speak up, Chu Lian Ruo naturally wouldn't ask more questions either.

  The two of them remained silent for a long time, until Xi Yang finally couldn't help but say: "Today is the palace banquet, August 15th, I suppose tonight we will also be admiring the moon together."

  Chu Lian nodded slightly upon hearing this, for she was naturally well-versed in the customs of the palace.

  Xu Yang thought for a moment and said: "Tonight's banquet, Yu Guifei will certainly appear, you must pay attention not to show your hatred."