King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 268
Amidst the sound of praise and praise, the banquet was able to continue.

But after the Taishanghuang's generous speech, the atmosphere on the scene has changed.

Although there was such a big melon tonight, none of the civil and military officials present discussed it, and didn't even say a few words to avoid suspicion.

Only those envoys from foreign countries were discussing in low voices what happened tonight. They didn't have as many scruples as the courtiers.

Above Dan Majesty, the Supreme Emperor Zhu Xinkan has returned to the dragon chair, and Zhu Xianming is also serving him as close as before.

On the other side, the empress also held a banquet in the Chonghua Palace to meet high-ranking wives above the third grade in Beijing.

As the Duke's wife, Mother Jia was also invited, but she was far away from the queen, and was only within three feet during the routine toast.

At this moment, she was suffering in her heart, and she was far away in the corner of the courtyard, staring intently at Baochai who was serving close by on the imperial steps.

"Your Majesty, the Princess Attendant is short by one rank, so I'm afraid it's inappropriate to keep it empty..."

In this case, Yang Qingyin had heard many times in the past two days that all the high-ranking wives who came to visit her in the palace wanted to bring their daughters into the palace.

The one who said this again in front of me was Mrs. Gao, Mrs. Baolinghou, who cared most about this.

On the phoenix seat, Yang Qingyin looked at the two people standing in front of her, and asked with a smile: "As far as I know, among your descendants... the oldest girl is only twelve, right?"

"I would like to report to your empress, although the girl in the minister's wife's family is only twelve, she is already well-versed in poetry, books and etiquette. It is really suitable to send her into the palace to be the princess' playmate!"

This is very straightforward, but it is what Lu Shi, the wife of Zhongjinghou Shi Ding, said. For Xiangyun to enter the palace, the two of them are going all out.

Immediately afterwards, Mrs. Gao said: "Your Majesty, Madam Zhongjinghou's words are true, that girl Xiangyun..."

Seeing that the two sisters-in-law were cooperating tacitly, Yang Qingyin raised her hand to signal them to be quiet, and then said: "Forget it...you are so determined, find a day...bring it here for me to see!"

Although the queen did not directly agree, but with such progress today, the two historians are also satisfied.

In the opinion of the two of them, as long as Xiangyun is sent to the queen to show his face and leave a good impression, there may not be other opportunities in the future.

To be honest, for this poor niece, the two aunts really tried their best.

After the two of them retreated from the imperial steps, Chen Zhi, who had a seat on top of Danbi, finally couldn't help but said, "Speaking of this attendant, my daughter-in-law's cousin is also suitable, or I'll bring it for you to see." ?”

"I know that cousin of yours, she's really dull...forget it!"

"Yes!"

After answering this sentence, Chen Zhi raised her head and saw Yuan Chun looking at her with a smile, and anger suddenly burst into her heart.

But on this occasion, Chen Zhi didn't dare to explode, but looked towards Yuan Chun with strict eyes.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Chun stopped looking at her, but raised his wine glass and said to Princess Guangyang beside him, "Come... let's have a drink!"

Yuan Chun came here on behalf of the East Palace, this glass of wine is extremely heavy, how dare Princess Guangyang refuse.

Not wanting to pay attention to her daughter-in-law's uproar, Yang Qingyin turned to look at her niece beside her, and asked, "Girl Ting, your Majesty will check my homework with me in a few days, you and girl Bao should be more attentive!"

"Yes!"

Hearing this, Zhu Yunsheng, who was fiddling with the golden melon seeds, felt his heart tighten, and then felt that the thing in his hand was not fragrant.

As time went by, the banquet in the front court and the harem finally came to an end, and the courtiers and wives withdrew one after another after visiting and saluting.

Yang Qingyin has been in poor health, she returned to the bedroom after the banquet, and all the concubines in the harem also left.

In Yuanchun, Chen Zhi and other royal daughters-in-law, surrounded by a group of high-ranking wives, walked slowly outside the palace gate.

When the queen returned to the palace and took off her court robe, there was a report from outside that the emperor was coming.

After a few breaths, the emperor entered the palace with a serious expression, and at the same time ordered the serving eunuchs and maids to go out.

"Tell me...how is the situation?" Yang Qingyin sat on the soft couch, and picked up the hand stove.

Sitting opposite the queen, Zhu Xianming said calmly: "The old man said what I wanted!"

Nodding her head, Yang Qingyin replied: "This is a good thing, your father and son have reconciled, and you can sleep more comfortably in the future!"

Lifting the teapot on the table, Zhu Xianming filled a cup for the queen, and then began to mix tea for himself.

"Tell me... what is the old man's plan? Is it true that people have changed their minds when they get old, just to leave a way for those people?"

"You still have doubts?"

After taking a sip of hot tea, Zhu Xianming looked solemnly: "Except you... I don't believe in anyone!"

"Thank you very much, but how do you know, I never lied to you!" Yang Qingyin asked with a smile.

Putting down the teacup, Zhu Xianming stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Then how do you know that you must have fooled me?"

When the old couple was short-lived and long-lasting, they heard noises coming from outside.

"Master Thirteen, your majesty is inside, don't trespass!"

"Ah? Forget it, I'm leaving!"

Hearing the voice outside, Zhu Xianming muttered: "It's so late, what is this kid doing here?"

"Maybe there is something wrong!" Yang Qingyin said flatly.

So Zhu Xianming rushed outside and shouted: "Let the old thirteen come in!"

Zhu Jinghong, who originally wanted to leave, was invited back by the eunuchs before he could get out of the Kunning Gate.

"Father, why are you here!" After entering the door, Zhu Jinghong asked first.

He thought that the emperor would stay in Ningshou Palace for a long time, after all, just now the father was too kind and the son was filial, so he didn't know that the two would just leave after the play.

Looking at the queen, Zhu Xianming couldn't help laughing and said: "See... I haven't asked a question yet, but he asked first!"

"Thirteen, what's the matter with you coming so late?"

Glancing at the emperor, Zhu Jinghong showed embarrassment: "I'm afraid it's not convenient for my son to say it!"

This look in his eyes made Zhu Xianming very angry. Does this kid think he is in the way?
"Old Thirteen, you came in with your left foot first, right?"

Zhu Jinghong immediately became vigilant, and immediately replied: "No... the son is the right foot that steps first!"

Zhu Xianming said indifferently: "That's right, I said today that you have to step on your left foot first to be at peace, how dare you disobey the order...Go down and get twenty court sticks!"

This kind of thing in the online jokes actually happened to him... Zhu Jinghong was a little surprised for a while.

But he was not stupid, so he glanced at the queen, and said, "Mom... I don't study much, so it's unlucky to step on my left foot?"

At this moment, Yang Qingyin couldn't help laughing, glanced at the emperor opposite, and then said: "Don't listen to your father's nonsense, he is scaring you... Tell me, what's the matter with you coming here?"

After being relieved by the empress, Zhu Jinghong no longer dared to glance around, so he said honestly, "In two days, my son will go out of the palace to visit Hou's house!"

"The Hou family? What are you going to do?" Yang Qingyin asked with concern.

"Duke Xiu's family, Shanglinyuan's review made dad very satisfied, and he rewarded everyone... They said that it was thanks to their son's supervision, so they insisted on hosting a banquet to thank him!"

"My son can't shirk it, so I can only agree first, and come tonight to ask my mother for an idea!"

"The Hou family..." Yang Qingyin murmured, and then looked at Zhu Xianming.

"They hosted a banquet for you? Don't go out to mess around again!" Zhu Xianming said in a stern tone.

Zhu Jinghong quickly replied: "Father...don't worry if my son dares to mess around!"

At this time, the queen followed suit to smooth things over: "The Hou family is not far from the imperial city, and his family is still cautious, so let him go!"

(End of this chapter)