Ruthless prince, tender concubine

Chapter 136 Birthday Banquet 2
"Hua'er, get up quickly." The old concubine looked relieved. As a son, Hua'er has done a good job.

"Yes, concubine mother."

"May the old concubine be as blessed as the East China Sea and live longer than Nanshan." The ministers and relatives knelt together to congratulate.

"Get up! It's really hard for everyone to make you worry about me, an old woman, every year."

"Thank you, old concubine!"

After sitting down, Yun Zhuiyue ordered Han Xiang to serve the main course.

Immediately, the elegant sound of the qin was accompanied by the sound of the flute. The sound was crisp and bright, and the moon was beautiful.

After the song was over, the old concubine was the first to ask, "Yue'er, what song is this? It's really nice." The old concubine was the first to ask the question that everyone wanted to ask.

"Back to grandma, this is a birthday blessing song, I wish you a happy birthday." Yun Zhuiyue replied honestly, she took these two musicians from Ningxiang Tower, the husband plays the flute, and the wife plays the piano. They are a couple. There is a tacit understanding between people's hearts, so they can play in such a tacit understanding.

"Oh! There is such a tune, why hasn't Grandma heard it?"

Not only the old concubine hadn't heard of it, but everyone present hadn't heard of it, and they all looked at Yun Zhuiyue in surprise.

"Grandma Hui, this is what Zhuiyue learned when he was in Nanzhao Country, and he was lucky enough to meet a merchant who traveled far away." Yun Zhuiyue had already thought about the reason.

"Oh! So that's the case. No wonder everyone hasn't heard of it? But what is that one? On the top floor, there is a birthday character made of flowers." The old concubine thought for a while, and asked all at once. .

"Grandma, this is a birthday cake. Yue'er put eight thin candles on it. One represents ten years old, and eight candles are 80 years old. After Grandma eats longevity noodles and we make a wish, this cake will be Then you can cut it open and eat it." Yun Zhuiyue answered every question, satisfying everyone's curiosity.

"Here, Shi Zifei, can this cake be eaten?" Ouyang Jingkang couldn't help asking, he was familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, but the word cake had never appeared before.

"Back to the emperor, this cake is edible, and the method is very simple. The cake is sweet, and it symbolizes sweetness and happiness. Different cakes have different meanings in it. This is grandma's birthday cake. On top of the first layer, another layer is added, which symbolizes eternity."

"What the concubine said, what she said, is really unheard of. The concubine is so knowledgeable and versatile, I really admire it." An evil voice pierced through the entire side hall, and Yun Zhuiyue closed his eyes. Eyes, the Holy Shadow of the East is still here.

When he opened his eyes again, a fiery red figure came into view, Yun Zhuiyue was a little speechless, Dongfang Shengying had been associated with this red dress all his life.

"Old concubine, I came here uninvited, and I still hope that the old concubine is Haihan." Dongfang Shengying was so proud that he did not salute the emperor but nodded to Ouyang Jingkang. To Ouyang Tianyi and Ouyang Jianhua, he was Ignore it directly. This situation is not surprising to everyone.

"It's an honor for the Palace Master Dongfang to come in person. Please sit down, Palace Master Dongfang." The old concubine had a serious face, and she naturally recognized Dongfang Shengying, who had been against her grandson for many years. It doesn't look like they're here to sabotage.

"Brother in red, come to Xun'er." Yun Zhuixun shouted excitedly when he saw Dongfang Shengying. When he went to Daqi territory that day, he met Dongfang Shengying.

Dongfang Shengying glanced at Yun Zhuiyue, smiled evilly, walked to Yun Zhuixun and sat down.

At this time, the main dishes were served one after another, and the old lady's was served first.

On the plate of each dish, the reputation of the dish is written.

The old concubine looked at the dishes one by one, and the dishes were so beautiful. Just looking at them made people move their index fingers: "Peach longevity buns, blessings are like the East China Sea, auspicious and wishful, sea houses add longevity, auspicious celebrations, this glutinous rice balls are actually a gift for children and grandchildren. Mantang, Yueer, this is so creative, and these dishes are all decorated with flowers, so beautiful..." The old concubine read out one by one, satisfying everyone's sense of taste.

The old concubine was so excited that it was indescribable, she started to eat the longevity noodles in the bowl excitedly, "Hey! Yue'er, why is there only one noodle here, it's different from what grandma used to eat?"

"Back to grandma, there is a little story about this longevity noodle. When I have time, Yue'er will explain it to grandma in detail." Here, if Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is mentioned, she will become a monster.

"Alright! Your Majesty, then my old lady will eat first."

"Grandma, please!" Ouyang Jingkang didn't care about these at all.

At this time, the main dishes of the guests also came up one after another, just like the old dowager's. The name of the dish was written on the edge of each plate. Different dishes were matched with different flowers and carvings, forming various vivid images. Longevity and wealth, sweet spring and jade dew, the sun and the moon are bright, and the garden is full of spring. The most amazing thing is the Songhe Yannian made of fruit plates.

The guests who were serving were all amazed at the exquisite meal in front of them, and couldn't bear to put down their chopsticks.

The last one was served by Yun Zhuiyue, which was a big bowl of medicinal food in purple casserole.

Both Ouyang Jingkang and Dongfang Shengying looked at Yun Zhuiyue in confusion, why is her meal different from everyone else's?
"Old concubine, this is the most special birthday banquet that old Chengchen has ever seen. I have lived a long time, and I have never heard of these dishes, and this special tune. These meals, whether it is visual In terms of food and taste, it gives people the highest visual enjoyment. Our meal is exquisite, and it only needs to be matched in color. I didn’t expect this dish to be so beautiful under the decoration of flowers. It is really appetizing. Open up! And there are many practices that our Daqi doesn't have." Zuoxiang Wang was full of praise, and looked at Yun Zhuiyue inadvertently.

"Prime Minister Wang praised it. These are all thanks to my granddaughter-in-law. Let's get up your chopsticks! Do you want to eat cake later?" The old concubine was complacent, and she was greatly satisfied in face.

So that Madam Su behind her doesn't have to wait, find a place to sit down and enjoy the delicious food.

"Thanks to the old concubine, this old minister has really learned a lot." Wang Kaihuai sat down.

Others also echoed the old concubine, full of praise.

The old concubine was even more happy.

Yun Zhuiyue knew that the old concubine always wanted to be happy and save face, seeing her happy expression, everything he did today was worthwhile.

In contrast, Ouyang Tianyi was the most unhappy. Yue'er was so dazzling that he was afraid that he would not be able to protect her.

"Master, why don't you eat?" Yun Zhuiyue looked at Ouyang Tianyi who hadn't moved his chopsticks and looked at his unhappy face, and asked suspiciously.

"Yue'er, you have to promise me that you will stay by my side forever." Ouyang Tianyi said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Yun Zhuiyue sighed in his heart, he felt uneasy again, Yu held Ouyang Tianyi's big hand.

"Tianyi, as long as I am lucky enough to survive, I will always stay by your side. This is my promise from Yun Zhuiyue. Don't think too much about it."

"En!" Ouyang Tianyi nodded gently. With his guarantee, he wouldn't be so flustered. When he thinks about the feeling of being lost, his heart aches unceasingly.

The interaction between the two was very dazzling in the eyes of Ouyang Jingkang and Dongfang Shengying.

After comforting Ouyang Tianyi, Yun Zhuiyue didn't have the heart to eat any meals. She didn't want to eat anything after a day of exhaustion. Seeing everyone eating happily, Yun Zhuiyue began to pay attention to the people present, and Xun'er sneaked into her room early in the morning. room, and told what they found last night. The man said that he would come to the old concubine’s birthday banquet today, but Xun’er and Qi Lin waited in the concubine’s palace for a day, but they didn’t see that person coming. It should be Xun’er. Son, they played tricks on Concubine Nian last night, which made her feel tight.

Yun Zhuiyue looked around, but didn't find anyone who could do it?Yun Zhuiyue carefully filtered the people present in his mind, not letting go of any possibility.

The left minister Wang Kaihuai is the emperor's confidant, and he is also the elder of the founding dynasty. The right minister Shao Shouxin was also recommended by Wang Kaihuai.

Not to mention Sima Changqing, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment only works for the emperor, and only obeys the emperor's orders. The old department of the third prince was removed, and the new one was also the emperor's person.

It's just that the current position of the Ministry of Officials is still vacant, and no suitable candidate has been found.

The Minister of Rites, Lin Haisheng, is a student of Wang Kaihuai.

Mao Jiangxin from the household department is unknown, but his cultivation base is not high.

Li Juntao of the Ministry of War is the queen's natal family, and he hasn't done anything extraordinary in these years.

As for General Yu Qianhe, like Ouyang Tianyi, he holds the token of the 30 army, but he is not as powerful as Ouyang Tianyi's forbidden army. Xiang Xuan checked him, and there is nothing suspicious about him.

Where was the problem, the details she had left out?Suddenly, Yun Zhuiyue thought of a possibility, in this war, could she be used by others, someone is waiting to reap the benefits?
The robbery that the master said, that Ni Baishan, is impossible, Ni Baishan's cultivation base is not very good at all, if that kind of cultivation base is her robbery, she can't believe it, and the concubine Nian called her to be superior, then there must be someone behind this person. Very strong and powerful.

Xun'er and Qi Lin were too impulsive last night, and they also scared the snake. That person should not appear for the time being.

Concubine Nian is also unable to attend the birthday banquet tonight due to illness, I hope Feng Wu can find some clues.

Fan Ran, Fang Dan, and Bai Shu are patrolling outside. If there is any change, she should be notified, but there is no news about this meeting. It can be seen that the Anping Palace is very peaceful tonight. There is only one possibility, and that person knows exactly What she's doing, and the way she does it...

"Yue'er, what's the matter with you? Why don't you eat it? These meals are really delicious, especially this auspicious chicken, which really suits my son's appetite." Ouyang Tianyi said happily, his Yue'er is really delicious. Awesome, it's hard not to love it.

(End of this chapter)