Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 99 Queen Ma’s Attention

Chapter [-] Queen Ma’s Attention

Banquets, especially banquets in the palace, naturally have their own rules.

No, let’s not talk about the various preparations in the palace, but just talk about the invited guests.

After receiving this invitation letter, the first thing to do is to reply as soon as possible whether to participate.

After all, not every family is willing to have their children attend this disguised blind date.

In some cases, even though there is no word outside at this time, the child has already been chosen internally.

Others, because of some accidental illness or physical discomfort, naturally cannot go to the palace to attend the banquet.

If this makes His Majesty or the Queen "overdue the illness", it will be a serious crime.

Therefore, at this time, all those invited to participate must reply based on the actual situation, whether to go or not.

If you don't want to go, you have to give a rough explanation of the reasons.

Just this step takes a day.

Then, those children who are sure to go must prepare clothes and accessories at home.

Don't think this is easy!

It's okay for women to talk to each other, as long as they pass by beautifully.

But as for a man, especially one who aspires to be in the officialdom, the way he dresses actually expresses his feelings to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Civil or military, should we stick to the line of being close to the people and working diligently, or should we take the imperial examination and gain a noble background in one step...

In fact, there is no need to say these things. Just look at whether the children who come to the banquet are wearing scholar clothes, Confucian clothes, home clothes, or fancy clothes...

Plus the jade pendant or barrier knife around the waist...

These things alone are actually enough to convey enough meaning.

Those barbarians in Europe who can't even understand sewers and toilets boast about the so-called court etiquette and social graces. In fact, we have already mastered them thousands of years ago.

However, these things have never been understood by ordinary people. Only the core children of large families with orderly inheritance understand them.

Therefore, the ones that were handed down in the end were so rare.

Hu Renbin and Hu Xinyue adhered to Hu Weiyong's requirement of "keeping a low profile and lying down". It was too late to hide, so how could they come up with clothes that reflected their demands.

Therefore, both brothers and sisters take a safe and low-key route.

But while they were preparing enthusiastically, they never imagined that many people they didn't want to see had actually received invitations.

On this day, Hu Renbin and Hu Xinyue, dressed in neat robes, stepped onto the carriage with a badge emblazoned with the Chinese character Hu.

In the past, it would take half an hour to reach the palace gate, but today, it took nearly an hour and I was still on the road.

Hu Renbin, who was bored, simply lifted half of the curtain, looked at the familiar carriages and horsemen outside, and introduced them to his little cousin who had never been out much.

"Cousin, look, that bastard riding a horse is Li Shan's blind nephew Li You. Stay away from him later, or this bastard will ruin your maiden name!"

"Did you see the bell hanging on the shaft of the carriage over there? It's a unique habit of Liu Bowen and Mr. Liu's family, so the person sitting on it is most likely his son."

"Huh? I have to take a closer look at this. It seems a little unfamiliar. But seeing that the carriage can squeeze in front of you smoothly, it must not be from an ordinary family."

"Oh~ I see clearly, the family of Yang Xian, the right prime minister, guess so, our family is the former left prime minister, Li Shanchang is the current left prime minister, plus the current right prime minister, haha, these families are all together."

"However, cousin, if they talk to you later, don't pay attention to them, otherwise dad will be angry when you go back!" Hu Renbin didn't think that he was beaten by Hu Weiyong every day when he was at home, but in fact, he kept reading during this time. As well as chatting with the old housekeeper Hu Yi from time to time, plus something that pops up from Hu Weiyong's mouth from time to time, he is slowly absorbing it.

It can be said that Hu Renbin at this time has really changed to some extent after experiencing two months of "retreat practice".

Hu Xinyue naturally knew that her cousin was more or less reliable in "certain aspects", so she politely said that she would remember it and stay away from those "bad guys".

After all, she is not like her cousin who always wants to cause trouble. She listens to her uncle and is a good child.

Not long after, the brother and sister took the invitation letter and walked into the majestic Forbidden Palace.

Naturally, today's banquet cannot be held in Fengtian Hall, where the court meeting is usually held. Instead, after entering from Fengtian Gate, turn east and go to Wenhua Hall.

This is the official venue for today's banquet.

When everyone arrived, there was a sound of the chime, and everyone immediately stood in awe, and then the men bowed and the women squatted down to salute.

Because the master is here.

As the host of the banquet, Empress Ma was dressed in a phoenix crown and harem. She walked out very formally. She looked at the young masters and ladies gathered together and said the opening speech with a slight smile.

"Welcome all the talents to the banquet. I am holding this banquet today, and nothing else. It is just to give all the talents an opportunity to communicate and speak freely."

"Talk about the books you have read recently, the techniques you have studied, and the skills you have learned. This is what you kids should do!"

"Okay, you're welcome, everyone, drink in the victory!"

After the host of the banquet gave a welcome speech and toasted with a glass of wine, the banquet officially began.

With Empress Ma's advice, the men and women who wanted to show off themselves could no longer hold back.

Looking at each one of them, either they are reading poetry and books recently, or they are studying music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Hu Renbin listened to these words, glanced at those people with disdain, and honestly pulled Hu Xinyue aside.

Bah, if it weren't for me, I would have met you in brothels and wine shops from time to time earlier. I would really believe that you are an honest person.

However, regardless of what others did, at least Hu Renbin and Hu Xinyue were indifferent to what Queen Ma just said.

The brother and sister may also be influenced by Hu Weiyong, and they are more interested in food.

Seeing the others chatting animatedly, the two of them hid in a corner and ate snacks in silence.

From time to time, the brother and sister would whisper to each other.

‘Cousin, try this, the palace’s dim sum is pretty good. ’

The two brothers and sisters were deeply influenced by Hu Weiyong, and they knew how to write "act low-key".

But the tree wanted to be quiet but the wind was still blowing. The reason for Queen Ma's banquet was because of Hu Xinyue. How could she not pay attention to her.

Now seeing her being so low-key, Empress Ma was surprised, but felt that this girl was really good.

She walked to Hu Xinyue quietly and asked with a smile.

"Is this a girl from the Weiyong family? What have you been doing at home recently?"

(End of this chapter)