Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 952 Night Banquet
Zhang Yuping immediately stepped forward and said with a smile: "We are talking about the little prince. When I passed by the garden two days ago, I saw the little prince from a distance. He looked more and more plump and cute. He was even prettier than the doll in the painting."

At the mention of Xiao Yuanqian, Yu Wenyuan's eyes narrowed into two slits.

He said: "That's natural."

Then he looked at Shang Ruyi and said: "There are many people tonight, so I won't let him come over. In two days, take him to Liangyi Hall to have a meal with me."

Shang Ruyi said: "Yes."

After saying that, Yu Wenyuan walked towards the two beloved concubines and said something to them with a smile. Although the other concubines did not dare to talk to each other casually, they all stood around, while Shang Ruyi raised his head and looked at Yu Wenzhen and Yu Mingyue. , smiled and said politely: "Your Highness, Crown Princess."

Yu Wenzhen only nodded, while Yu Mingyue said with a smile: "The King of Qin is away fighting, leaving his younger siblings alone. It must be very hard these days."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said: "Where."

Yu Mingyue took a step forward, looked at her carefully with an expression that seemed very concerned, and then said: "Really, my brother and sister look a little haggard. King Qin is not in the palace, you must take good care of yourself."

Shang Ruyi didn't know why she suddenly cared about him so much. Even if they maintained their superficial respectability, they were not so close and wanted her to remind him to take care of himself. But since the Crown Princess spoke, she naturally couldn't refute her. To save face, he just smiled and said: "Thank you for your concern, Princess, I will do it."

Yu Mingyue smiled and nodded.

On the other side, Yu Wenyuan also said a few words to several concubines, and then pointed around: "Everyone, please take a seat."

So, everyone prepared to take their seats.

But just when they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a commotion outside the hall. Everyone looked back and saw a few young eunuchs running to a corner outside the palace, waving the whisks in their hands desperately, as if they were hitting something. Yu Wenyuan asked: "What's going on?"

Eunuch Yu immediately stepped forward and asked, "Are you seeking death? The emperor asked you what are you doing?"

The young eunuchs hurriedly came in and knelt on the ground. One of them said: "Reporting to the emperor, the servants saw a few termites and were afraid that they would fly in and disturb the emperor's pleasure, so they killed them."

Zhang Yuping immediately said after hearing this: "Hey, a lot of termites have flown into my concubine's palace in the past two days. The people below haven't finished killing them for two days."

Several concubines nearby said: "It's the same with my concubine."

"One of my paintings was eaten away."

"This thing comes out as soon as spring comes. It's really annoying."

Shang Ruyi said: "It turns out they are everywhere."

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenyuan turned to look at Shang Ruyi: "Ruyi, have termites been found in your palace?"

Shang Ruyi nodded and said: "I also found it under the rockery in the back garden two days ago. They boiled water to scald it. I thought it was fine, but many of them flew back in the past two days."

Yu Wenyuan immediately said: "This won't work. Yu Mingli, please go down and kill the ants in the palace tomorrow."

Eunuch Yu hurriedly said: "Yes, I will go and deliver the message immediately."

After saying that, he hurriedly went down. Yu Wenyuan's expression softened a little and said: "Everyone, please sit down."

So everyone sat down, and the prince and princess naturally sat under the emperor's left hand. Since Yu Wenye was not there, Princess Qin sat under the emperor's right hand, and then took the seats of several other concubines. Today's two birthday girls-Zhang Jieyu and Tao Jieyu sat directly next to the emperor. The little episode just now did not disturb their good mood. Yu Wenyuan raised his wine glass and took a sip with the two concubines beside him, and the banquet officially began.

The sound of the flute became clearer and more melodious together, and then the musicians behind the screen played in unison. Only the drums were heard, and high-pitched singing came from time to time. Along with the music, a group of dancers in colorful clothes came from the temple. Wai Lian walked in slowly and danced to the music. These dancers were all only sixteen or seventeen years old. Their beautiful appearance and graceful dancing attracted everyone's attention.

On the other side, a group of palace maids came forward to prepare dishes and pour wine for the people in the hall.

And leading them was Han Shanggong.

Since the last incident, Shang Ruyi has not seen her for a long time. In fact, it is because there are not many major events in the palace, and Eunuch Yu has taken over part of her work, so there are not many opportunities for the two parties to meet. When they met this time, Han Yuhui nodded her head in a neither humble nor overbearing manner when she saw her, while Shang Ruyi only nodded, both sides indifferent.

Although there was a calm atmosphere between them, the atmosphere in the hall was quite warm. Everyone was changing glasses, talking and laughing, and it was very lively.

After a while, the wine on the table bottomed out.

Yu Wenyuan smiled and said to Mr. Yu who had just returned: "Go and take out the jar of good wine I have hidden."

When Shang Ruyi heard this, his heart moved slightly.

She vaguely remembered that when Yu Wenzhen first returned to Yuwen's house, Aunt Hui once took out a jar of Jiu Yingchun, saying that it was the only jar of ten jars of wine left from Yu Wenyuan's wedding. Aunt Hui originally wanted to celebrate that day. He was happy, but Yu Wenyuan's expression changed. Later, under Yu Wenzhen's persuasion, he took the jar of wine back to the cellar and brought out another jar of good wine.

I don’t know tonight——

She waited silently, and after a while, Eunuch Yu indeed brought a jar of wine, opened it and distributed it to each table. The aroma of wine immediately overflowed, filling the entire Baifu Hall.

It is a jar of rich water spring that has been stored in a cellar for twenty years.

As soon as he smelled the aroma of the wine, Shang Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously. He looked up at Yu Wenyuan who was chatting and laughing with Zhang Yuping and Tao Wanyin in the main hall. He let out a long sigh in his heart and had mixed feelings for a while.

Just then, the music stopped.

She seemed to hear someone sighing, and when she raised her head, she saw Yu Wenxin, who was sitting opposite, looking at the wine glass in front of her with complicated eyes.

The amber light reflected in his translucent pupils, as if there were tears flashing across his eyes.

Yu Mingyue was talking to others when she suddenly felt something. She turned to look at him and said softly: "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Yu Wenzuo shook his head.

Yu Mingyue seemed to notice that his expression was a little strange, but it was hard to ask more questions at this time. You Qi raised her head and glanced at Shang Ruyi, but continued to drink as usual.

In this way, the songs and dances delivered one glass of wine after another. Gradually, the night became darker and the wine became heavier.

Shang Ruyi rarely drinks alcohol on weekdays. After a few drinks tonight, he felt that his cheeks were already a little warm. He pushed the wine glass aside and ate something by himself. He was trying to suppress the alcohol. Suddenly, there was a burst of sound from behind the screen. Drums.

The sound of the drums was as dense as rain. Compared with the soft and melodious sound of the silk and bamboo sounds just now, it immediately seemed more vigorous and brave.

Following the beat of the drum, a light and elegant figure entered the hall!

When Shang Ruyi looked up, his breath suddenly dropped.