Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 133 New Year’s Eve Banquet ([-])
By the time Wanxian left the Xinuan Pavilion in Qianqing Palace, Concubine Yi and Concubine He were already sitting at their seats.

Wanxian quickly went to Concubine Dao Yixian to say hello.

After seeing Wanxian, Concubine Yi also said kindly: "Sister Shubin, there is no need to be too polite, get up quickly. Today is an auspicious day, and I wish sister Shubin good luck and health in the new year."

Hearing the auspicious words spoken by Concubine Yi, Wanxian also said happily: "Concubine, I would like to thank Empress Yi Fei for her blessings. I also wish you long happiness and prosperity in the new year."

"Thank you for your kind words, sister. Please go sit down, sister." Concubine Yi nodded.

After Wanxian nodded, she was supported by Granny Yun and walked to the table where she and the concubine were seated.

Wanxian stroked the temples to the concubine and said, "Greetings to the concubine, and wish the concubine long happiness and good health."

Hebi quickly stood up and returned the greeting to Wanxian, saying: "Why is sister Shubin so outspoken? It's the same for you and me. From now on, if sister Shubin is free, you can come and sit in Chuxiu Palace in this palace."

"Thank you very much for your kindness. If I have some free time, I will definitely come and play with you." Wanxian looked at the beauty in front of her and said happily.

"By the way, Wang Chang Zai. Why don't you come over and apologize to Shu Concubine? If it weren't for the new year, you might still be copying women's virtues in your bedroom." Concubine He despised Wang Chang Zai the most.Because when he entered the palace, Long live the Lord gave him special grace and allowed him to live as a noble person in the main hall of Chuxiu Palace.Wang Changzai has always been indignant. It was not until he was granted the title of concubine that Wang Changzai calmed down a little.But it's because Wang Changzai has his elder brother with him, so he has to give her some respect.However, because of what happened this time, Long Live Lord personally issued an edict to completely suppress Wang Changzai's arrogance.

Wang Changzai, who was sitting on the table of the Eight Immortals, secretly complained when he watched Hebi and Wanxian talking.After hearing He Concubine's words, Wang Changzai quickly stood up and walked to He Concubine and Wanxian's side. He performed a squatting ceremony to apologize and said: "Concubine, I would like to express my condolences to Concubine Shu. What happened before was that Concubine made a mistake. Please forgive me." Concubine Shu, please forgive me."

"Wang Changzai invites you, there is no need to be polite. I have forgotten what happened before." Wanxian looked at Wang Changzai who was saluting in front of him. He was wearing an azure auspicious suit and an ordinary hairpin on his head. Just jewelry.

"Then thank you, Empress Shu, for your consideration." Although the king said this on his face, he was still unconvinced in his heart.Let’s wait until later.My fifteenth and sixteenth birthdays are already big. Flowers can’t last a hundred days, and people can’t have a thousand days of fame.

"Okay, you go back. Sister Shubin, please go back and sit down. It's almost time. I'm afraid Long Live Lord is coming too." Hebin said kindly.

"Thank you for your grace, I will go back first." Wang Changzai quickly stepped back and returned to his seat.

After Wanxian nodded, she returned to her seat.

"Concubine De has arrived, Concubine Rong has arrived." The eunuch at the door sang the report.

In the main hall of Qianqing Palace, except Concubine Yi, she was sitting on her throne.Concubines An, Cheng, He and Wanxian all performed the Wanfu Ceremony, while the rest of the concubines performed the squatting ceremony and kneeling ceremony.

"May the Concubine De be blessed with peace of mind, and the Concubine Rong be blessed with peace and prosperity." All the concubines said in unison.

"Get up, there's no need to be too polite on this special day." Concubine De, wearing the auspicious robe of a concubine, sat upright in her seat and spoke softly.

"Concubine Xie De, Concubine Xie Rong." All the concubines said in unison and then stood up and took their seats.

"Concubine Hui has arrived. Concubine Liang has arrived." the eunuch sang.I saw Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang entering the main hall together.

After Concubine Liang helped Concubine Hui sit down, she returned to her seat and sat down.

Concubine Rong looked down upon Concubine Liang and how groveling she was to Concubine Hui.Long live the Lord really praises a good concubine, even if she becomes a concubine, she still despises herself like this.

Wanxian sat on the last seat and looked forward.Seeing that the only seats in front of me were the Long Live Lord and the Queen Mother on the main table, and the chief concubine on the left, the rest of the concubines were here.Wanxian touched the Dongzhu ring on her hand boredly, waiting for the arrival of Long Live Lord.

"The imperial concubine has arrived." Wu Liuzi, the eunuch in charge of the Chengqian Palace, quickly shouted at the entrance of the main hall.

As soon as they heard the eunuch's shout, all the concubines saluted according to their respective positions.

"Everyone, get up. Just now, the Lord Long Live has sent a message, saying that Lord Long Live personally welcomes the Queen Mother and has come to Qianqing Palace." Concubine Tong Jia walked to her seat in her royal robe and said. . "Thank you for your grace." All the concubines said after they all stood up.

The imperial concubine sat in her seat, looking at Concubine Hui across from her, and then at the concubines who were descending from her.I sighed in my heart: If I add the word "emperor" to my title of imperial concubine.You can now sit at the main table.It's a pity that I can't match the affection between my sister and Long Live Lord. I'm afraid that my position as a noble concubine will come to an end.

"The Queen Mother is here, Long live the Lord is here." Liang Jiugong walked to the main hall and sang.

The concubines heard Liang Jiugong's voice and quickly stood up to salute and say hello. "My slave welcomes the Empress Dowager, and welcomes Long Live Lord. I wish the Queen Mother a long and long life, and I wish Lord Long Live a long life and good health."

"Okay, today is a good day for New Year's Eve, a day for our reunion. Get up and sit down." Kangxi helped the empress dowager into the main hall of Qianqing Palace and said.

"I thank the Empress Dowager and thank you for your grace." The concubines quickly stood up and sat down.

After Kangxi helped the Queen Mother sit down, he also sat on the dragon chair.Kangxi sat at the top and glanced at his little girl sitting at the bottom of the table. He was very unhappy.That’s all, it’s just this year, it won’t be like this after the New Year.I still want to aggrieve the little girl.

"Long live Lord, now that everyone is here and the time has come, is it time to have a banquet?" Liang Jiugong asked beside Kangxi.

"Okay, let's start the banquet." Kangxi ordered with a wave of his hand.

"Hey, I obey the order." After Liang Jiugong replied, he shouted: "Let the banquet begin."

After Liang Jiugong gave the order, the dancers entered the hall and began to dance.

After Wanxian ate some of the light dishes on the table, she looked up.I saw Long Live Master holding a wine glass to toast the Queen Mother.Wanxian also touched the wine glass and looked at Long Live Lord.

Maybe the two of them had a good understanding. After drinking wine in honor of the Queen Mother, Kangxi looked down and saw the little girl looking at him eagerly.Kangxi smiled and said: "The stir-fried magnolia slices in front of me are good. Let me give it to my concubine to try."

"Hey." Liang Jiugong quickly picked up the fried magnolia slices and placed them on Wanxian's table.

Wanxian stood up quickly to express her gratitude and said, "I would like to thank you, Lord Long Live, for your kindness."

"Sit down and have a taste." Kangxi said with doting in his words.

Upon hearing Kangxi's doting words, the concubines present were inevitably jealous.

After Wanxian quickly sat down, she picked up the chopsticks, took a bite, put it in her mouth, and tasted it.

Kangxi smiled and drank a glass of wine when he saw it.Although Concubine Yi felt sour in her heart, she still joked after seeing this: "It's Sister Shu who has the honor to be rewarded by Lord Long Live. The slaves don't have the honor anymore."

"What Concubine Yi said is ridiculous. It's not like I haven't appreciated you before. It's just that Shubi is young, so I will inevitably favor her a bit." Kangxi shook his head and said.Kangxi's words made it clear that he meant that Wanxian was young and it didn't matter how much he loved her.

"My servant talks too much. But Sister Shubin is young and has a docile temperament. I was very happy when I saw this." Concubine Yi heard the meaning of defending Wanxian in Kangxi's words, and she could only defend herself a few times. sentence.

Concubine Tong Jia looked at Concubine Yi and smiled secretly in her heart: Concubine Yi didn't understand the situation either.Do you really think that you are the favored and graceful Yi Zhuer from before?Now, if we talk about grace, there is no one here who can be considered a concubine.Not to mention that she is superior to others. In the past six months, Shubi has stood out and no one dares to compete with her.Moreover, even the highest-ranking concubine in the harem, herself, did not speak.Yi Fei didn't know who she was, but she actually spoke first in front of her.

When she thought of this, Imperial Concubine Tong Jia raised her wine glass and faced Kangxi and the Empress Dowager, and said, "I would like to offer a drink to Long Live Lord and the Queen Mother. I wish Long Live Lord and the Queen Mother a long life and good fortune."

"Okay, let me borrow the concubine's good advice." Kangxi said, then raised the wine glass to the concubine and drank all the wine in one gulp.

The Queen Mother listened to Nanny Ning's translation beside her, and also held a wine glass to Concubine Tong Jia and drank all the wine in her glass.

(End of this chapter)