Chapter 125 – Temporary Imperial Residence, Part 4
His Royal Highness, the crown prince, was throwing a birthday party in celebration of his most beloved Lin-cejun. Many people came to celebrate and they brought many priceless gifts for the birthday boy, which was an eye-opener for everyone in the Lin family, and even more so for Lin Da Li’s family.
Lin Jia Bao warmly and cordially received the family members of officials who came to celebrate, and behaved very appropriately. The prefectural magistrate of Xu Province, Shi Qi Shan, and his wife also came. Zhang Hui Jiang, Madam Qin, and Lin Jin Er were already familiar with the prefectural magistrate’s wife. They talked together and did not seem to feel uncomfortable among the officials’ wives.
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Ke Mei Li, Lin Chun Er, and Lin Xia Er were not so at ease. No one came to talk to them, and when they tried to approach the others, they couldn’t contribute to the conversation at all.
The banquet began sat five o’ clock in the evening. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng and Lin Jia Bao took the seats of honor. Lin Da Zhuang’s family and the Qin family were both assigned positions in the front. Lin Da Li’s family was located further back. Ke Mei Li and the others were very dissatisfied with this but did not dare to say anything.
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng looked at Lin Da Li and his family coldly. He already knew everything about what Lin Da Li and his family had done. Of course, they wouldn’t come into the palace if it weren’t for their Jia Bao, so Xuan Yuan Han Cheng decided to let them go for the time being. But if they come up with some other foul deed, he would definitely not let them off again.
In addition to delicious food and wine, there were also singing and dancing at the banquet. The dancers danced gracefully, and the lead dancer’s movements were graceful and lithe. Lin Chun Er’s husband could not take his eyes off them.
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At the end of the banquet, brilliant fireworks rose over the palace. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng hugged Lin Jia Bao in front of everyone without hesitation, “Do you like it?” He knew that his darling liked to watch fireworks the most.
“I like it very much! I’m very happy!” Lin Jia Bao generously allowed Xuan Yuan Han Cheng to embrace him.
All the officials from Li Province look upon this couple and thought that it was a good thing they came to this birthday celebration.
Lin Xia Er’s face was filled with admirations, and she looked at the crown prince affectionately, imagining that it would be great if the person in His Royal Highness’s arms was her.
Lin Li Er had been paying attention to Lin Da Li’s family, and when she saw Lin Xia Er’s expression, she could guess what the other girl was thinking. Lin Li Er sneered at Lin Xia Er. She actually dared to set her sights on the crown prince. Lin Li Er secretly decided to pay close attention to Lin Xia Er during their stay in the temporary imperial palace and not let her cause trouble.
After the banquet was over, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng hugged Jia Bao, who was already slightly tipsy, and left. Seeing how happy his darling was today, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng specially allowed him to drink some fruit wine. Unexpectedly, Jia Bao could not hold his liquor. He became somewhat intoxicated after drinking only two cups.
Being able to celebrate his birthday in the company of his family and husband, Lin Jia bao felt extremely happy today. Lin Jia Bao was dizzy, his steps were unsteady, and he seemed to be stepping on clouds.
On the way back to the bedroom, Lin Jia Bao suddenly said, “I can dance too, Husband… I can dance too.”
Lin Jia Bao’s steps were unsteady as he talked. He hummed an unknown song, and began to circle around Xuan Yuan Han Cheng.
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Xuan Yuan Han Cheng did not know whether to laugh or cry as he watched Jia Bao “dance.” He pulled Jia Bao into his arms. “Okay, baby, stop dancing, you’ll get dizzy.”
“I haven’t finished dancing yet.” Lin Jia Bao said loudly. Until he returned to the bedroom, Lin Jia Bao was still clamoring to dance.
Xuan Yuan Han Cheng had no choice but to carry him to the bed. “Okay… okay… let you dance, let you dance… how about we dance on the bed?” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng said with a twinkle in his eyes.
“Okay…” Lin Jia Bao nodded foolishly.
