Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

In a blink of an eye, it's New Year's Day again. Mo Shuang and Yu Xin are older, so they naturally have more worries. Now that Yanxi Palace has almost everything that should be prepared, Xia Dongchun lets Yu Xin go out of the palace to celebrate the New Year.

Hongmin and Qiongwei were born on New Year's Eve and are now turning one year old. The nanny reported the day before yesterday that the two babies can already stagger and walk a few steps slowly.

The emperor had already sent someone to convey the decree, and Hongmin and Qiongwei's first-year banquet would be held on the sixth day of the first lunar month.

I heard that Wan Concubine had begged the emperor several times for Hui Concubine's matter, but had not received any response.

Later, it was Yan Changzai who came forward to persuade the emperor.

On New Year's Eve, Xia Dongchun met Shen Meizhuang, whom she had not seen for a long time. When the two sat down to talk together, they could see that she was somewhat different from before in her calmness and calmness.

"We haven't seen each other for a few months. My sister looks plumper when I look at Sister Shen." Xia Dongchun said with a smile.

"Sister, I don't know something. Although the days of confinement are a bit tough, it is rare for me to be pure. What's more, once I am relieved of a heavy burden and get rid of the complicated palace affairs, I feel much more relaxed. As time goes by, I actually feel better. Finding tranquility in the midst of chaos means cultivating one's moral character." Shen Meizhuang is as gentle and dignified as before.

"My sister is open-minded, and my sister is absolutely inferior to me. Just looking at my sister's radiance now, I know that what she said is true."

Shen Meizhuang stretched out his hand to touch his face and said with a smile: "Sister, you are joking. There are beauties in this palace one after another. I heard that the newly favored Yan Changzai stole the show in the palace. "

Just as he was talking, someone announced that the emperor, queen, and queen mother had arrived.

Everyone stood up and saluted.

Although it was a very cold day, the queen still insisted on bringing the eighth prince here, saying that the eighth prince couldn't live without her and would cause trouble if she didn't see her for a while. In fact, everyone present knew what the queen had planned, but I just want my eighth brother to show his face in front of the emperor more often.

The emperor didn't say a word, but when he looked at the queen, his eyes became deeper and deeper.

Qi Chang meditated and prepared a pipa song. Xia Dongchun was not good at this, so he couldn't tell the difference. The emperor didn't say much, he just called for reward.

Unexpectedly, Qi Changzai seemed to be at odds with Yan Changzai, and he actually invited Yan Changzai to dance for fun.

Yan Chang knew some singing and dancing, but he was not afraid of her. He stood up and saluted, "I don't know the music of singing and dancing, but I do know some swordsmanship. I am willing to perform sword dancing for the emperor, the queen mother, and all the sisters."

The emperor agreed, and Yan Changzai retired to change his clothes.

At this moment, Qi Changzai looked proud, as if he believed that Yan Changzai was not worthy of being an elegant person.

After a while, Yan Chang came back from changing clothes. He was dressed in smart clothes and holding a soft sword. He was neat and elegant, which made people's eyes bright.

Qi Chang was snorting in a low voice.

Yan Changzai clasped his fists with both hands and spoke loudly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I wonder if I can ask Qi Changzai to accompany me on the pipa with a song called "Ambush from Flying Daggers"?"

"Correct." The emperor said.

Unexpectedly, Qi Changzai stood up and apologized with embarrassment, claiming that he was feeling unwell and could not accompany Yan Changzai.

In fact, Qi Changzai is not good at pipa. The song "Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night" he just played was also improvised. As for "Ambush from Flying Daggers", Qi Changzai is not familiar with the music score.

"If so, that would be a pity."

Afterwards, Yan Changzai began to dance the sword with the accompaniment of the orchestra.

Although it was a woman's embroidered fists and legs, it was different from the tacky songs and dances of previous years. Each move was crisp and refreshing, and the song was completed and won the full house.

The emperor even deliberately added many rewards. Someone had already been secretly observing Qi Changzai's reaction, and his expressions were naturally colorful. Yan Chang came back from changing his clothes and sat down again, and the banquet continued.

The Queen Mother suddenly said: "Emperor, there are many concubines in the harem now, and perhaps they have not been sealed for a long time. It is better to take advantage of this good day and seal all the concubines who have a long history and have accomplished something."

Everyone stopped what they were doing.

"Even if the emperor doesn't mention it, my son also has this intention. In this case, Concubine Duan has been serving me the longest. In terms of qualifications, no one in the palace can match her, so she can be named a noble concubine."

There was no sound in the hall, except for the sound of Concubine Duan standing up to thank her. Everyone saw that the Queen's face looked very ugly.

"I still have a great joy to report to the Emperor," the Emperor continued.

The Queen's heart was beating rapidly at this moment, and she looked at the Queen Mother with a slightly helpless look.

"Yikun Gongnian agreed, and she is already five months pregnant. The past has passed, and now everyone in the Nian clan has been executed. I have no intention of pursuing the past events. I plan to regain the title of concubine of the Nian clan, and there is no intention to Since the title requires rest, the canonization ceremony is unnecessary." The emperor waved his hand and said loudly.

"Since you have a plan, why bother waiting for the Ai family to worry about you? After all, this is your harem." The Queen Mother said with a helpless smile.

"I wonder what the queen wants?" the emperor asked with a smile.

"I will obey the holy orders." The queen raised a wry smile.

Xia Dongchun was not surprised, but he saw the long-lasting shock on Shen Meizhuang's face, as well as a wry smile of relief. Looking at everyone else, most of them also had surprised looks on their faces.

"For the rest, Xin Gui has been serving me for a long time. Concubine Jin Xin. Rui is always with Jin Rui, and Yan is always with Jin Yan."

Several people also stood up to thank him.

"Emperor, even so, the position of concubine is still vacant." the Queen Mother reminded.

"Mother-in-law, don't be impatient. My son has his own plans."

"That's fine, that's fine, you decide for yourself."

Qi Changzai heard the mention that Nian was pregnant and had been restored to the imperial concubine position. He also heard that even Yan Changzai had been promoted to a noble person, but he did not have the grace to restore him to the noble family. He couldn't help but get angry and his eyes turned red.

It's just that Yan Guiren's promotion speed is really staggering. Everyone secretly sighed, fearing that it would be another concubine.

After the banquet ended, Xia Dongchun walked back holding the hand stove. Halfway through, he heard Qi Chang getting angry at his maid.

He exchanged a smile with Mo Shuang beside him and quickened his pace back to the palace.

Jingren Palace.

The queen was lying on the couch, and Grandma Chen was massaging her head.

I saw two lines of clear tears falling from the corner of the queen's eyes, and Grandma Chen said distressedly: "My queen, don't be sad. I will massage you. Please rest early today. You will be busy tomorrow."

"Ah Qing, after so many years, the emperor has never taken care of me." The queen said sadly.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to feel sad. Concubine Duan was just a noble concubine because of her long experience, and she was not very fond of her. There is no need for her to worry about it. It is only a matter of time for Concubine Duan to be restored. That is because the emperor is ashamed of her, but after her death There is no need for the support of the Nian family, so the empress does not need to worry. Concubine Wan has no role in influencing this promotion, so concubine Hui has also fallen out of favor." Aunt Chen explained.

"I have never been afraid of Concubine Duan or Concubine Nian. It's just that there are still two of the four concubines left. The emperor has his own plans but has not discussed them with me." The queen lamented.