food queen

Chapter 604 Twin Princes (2)
"This is not over yet. Yesterday there were a few censors who didn't have a good eye, and they defended Gao Yanshi, saying that the elders of the three dynasties touched the pillar and died. There must be grievances. I beg the emperor to look into it!" Cheng Wang shook his head helplessly. Shaking his head, he sneered and said, "What do you think is obvious about this matter? Then Gao Yanshi made it clear that he used his status as a veteran of the three dynasties to suppress His Majesty! Do you think His Majesty can bear this tone?"

Wei Linghao said in a cold voice: "He wants to be an admonishing minister and leave a good name forever, but that's not the way to stay! He's simply beyond his control."

Shao Lingxiao frowned and said: "Just now when we came into the palace, we saw that the common people were very enthusiastic. Everyone shouted in unison what is going on with our Ninghou Mansion, what's going on? This is not the rule to welcome the triumphant return of soldiers from war."

"What do the common people know? It is probably because they heard that the battle in the west was won, so they yelled casually when they were happy." Yun He waved his hands with a smile, and said, "You two don't know, Your Majesty is also very grateful for this victory. I'm happy, Xiyun Palace is giving a banquet today, and it is said that the Empress and Empress will come over."

Shao Lingxiao hurriedly cupped his hands towards the north, "Your Majesty loves you so much, we are really ashamed."

However, Shao Juncong, who was following behind the others, looked up and looked to one side, his eyes were erratic, with a trace of imperceptible gentleness.

Xiyun Palace was originally the palace where the emperor and the empress got married. There were only three rooms on the left and right of the main hall, and the other was a small three-room east-west side hall. Pomegranate trees were planted in front of the hall, hoping for more children and more blessings.

It’s just that in the middle of winter, the pomegranate tree has only dead branches and no leaves. Han Qian felt that the yard was too bleak and unsightly, so he asked someone to send over twelve pots of plum bonsai planted in glazed pots, clusters three feet high. Red plums paired with exquisite stones are extraordinarily enchanting in this icy and snowy world.

Wei Linghao and his eldest son Wei Jingyao, Shao Lingxiao and his son Shao Juncong, Cheng Wang Yunhe who went outside the city to welcome them back to the capital, and Yan Wang's son Yunzhen followed Qianxun who led the way into Xiyun Palace.

"Chenwei Linghao (Shao Lingxiao) kowtows to the emperor, long live the emperor, long live, long live!" Wei Linghao and Shao Lingxiao took the lead in prostrating, followed by Wei Jingyao, Shao Juncong and others kneeling and prostrating.

"Get up!" Yun Shuo's hearty voice came from the hall, and then he walked to the door of the hall, looked at the people kneeling on the steps, raised his hand and said, "Come in, let me talk to you. "

"Thank you, Your Majesty Ron!" Everyone stood up after thanking them.

Although the inside of the hall is not as broad and deep as the Zichen Hall, it is also very luxuriously and gracefully decorated, and full of charcoal fire, warm as spring.On the clear window sill over there stands a light blue high-necked spherical vase, in which is a green calyx and white plum with clear water.With the warm breath, Mei Xiang floated secretly, scattered in every corner of the hall.

When Wei Linghao saw the green calyx and white plum, he couldn't help but smile—Your Majesty is becoming more and more humane. He used to be able to offer a white plum in the house in this cold winter, which shows the influence of the empress. big.

The reception banquet this time was not a state banquet, and the scene was not arranged. The upper seat was still the seat of the empress. Three long tables were lined up on the left and right sides, and honey-colored brocade tablecloths were laid on the tables, followed by official hat chairs.

Yun Shuo took the seat first, then waved his long sleeves, and said loudly: "Give me a seat! Serve tea!"

Wei Linghao and Shao Juncong thanked each other again, and Fang scattered around.The maids and eunuchs on both sides rushed forward, supported the seats, and poured tea, all of which were thoughtful and meticulous.

Yun Shuo's eyes swept over everyone's faces, and finally retracted the official kiln bucket color painted golden dragon pattern cover bowl that fell in front of him, and said with a smile: "This tea is specially prepared by the empress for a few loves. It is picked from the dangerous peak of Wuyi Mountain, come here, some of you, have a taste of it."

After several people thanked each other, they picked up teacups and tasted tea. Cheng Wang Yunhe first praised: "The tea is mellow and full of aftertaste. The empress's tea is really good."

Shao Lingxiao said with a smile: "It's just that it's a bit wasteful for us rough people to drink this good tea. We only think that this tea is delicious, but we can't tell what is so good about it. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"Forgive me for the crime. You can concentrate on martial arts and win the battle. As for the other things, what's the point?" Yun Shuo smiled and waved his hand, and the maid behind him offered another six snacks.

"Come on, try it first, this is also the dessert in the queen's small dining room." Yun Shuo said, and smiled at Shao Juncong, "Juncong? There is your favorite osmanthus cake."

Shao Juncong hurriedly got up and cupped his hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your care."

"Sit down, sit down." Yun Shuo took a bite of his favorite chestnut cake in a good mood, and then asked, "How are you doing all the way back?"

"Return to Your Majesty, I came back after arranging the northwest frontier defense. At this time, Uighur and Northern Mongolia are in a world of ice and snow. They have been severely injured, and they will not be able to recover in three to five years. Don't worry, Your Majesty." Shao Lingxiao and Wei Ling The two of Hao reported to the emperor in detail how to deploy and defend the northwest frontier.

"Well, I'm very relieved to have you arrange the northwest affairs." Yun Shuo nodded after listening.

Everyone was silent for a while, eating snacks and drinking tea.

A eunuch's shrill voice came from a distance outside the palace: "The empress is here!"

King Cheng, Shao Lingxiao and the others hurriedly put down the snacks and tea cups in their hands, got up and left their seats.Yun Shuo had also got up and walked to the entrance of the hall. Seeing Han Qian walking clumsily supporting Xiaoman's arm, he smiled and stretched out his hand to support him, and blamed in a low voice, "Why don't you take a soft sedan? It's not a long way to go. You have to come here by yourself."

"The imperial doctor said, this is about to give birth, you need to walk more, which is conducive to a smooth delivery. Besides, look at me with so many people following me, what can happen?" Han Qian smiled and walked into Xi Behind Yundian, he looked at Wei Linghao and Shao Lingxiao, and finally his gaze rested on Yunzhen's face, and he said with a smile: "Zhen'er is here."

"Yunzhen kowtows to the empress, Jin'an." Yunzhen hastily kowtowed again.

"Get up." Han Qian smiled and raised his hands to everyone kneeling on the ground, "Prince Cheng, General Shao, Marquis Ning, all get up. Jing Yao, Jun Cong, you all get up."

"Thank you empress!" Everyone thanked in unison, and then Fang stood up, bowed and stood beside his desk.

Han Qian was supported by Yun Shuo to take his seat, Fang smiled and said, "Today is Laba, and it's not a big or small festival. It just so happened that General Shao and Ninghou returned to Beijing triumphantly. Your Majesty meant to hold a banquet for the two heroes to clean up the dust. Bengong asked the imperial dining room to prepare a banquet, and also prepared a song and dance to add to the fun. Today, the monarch and ministers should drink to their heart's content."

"Yes." Everyone said in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness, and thank you, Empress, for your kindness!"

"Come, pour wine!" Yun Shuo ordered the maids on the left and right.

The palace ladies went forward to fill everyone's wine glasses. Yun Shuo raised his glass and smiled at everyone, "Come on, let's have a drink together first."

Everyone raised their glasses and said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)