pampering wife

Chapter 166

Junli really took Qingmei's words seriously, and the next day he ordered the steward to make arrangements, ordered someone to clean up the backyard, and hired craftsmen to dig the wine cellar.The craftsman specially recruited by the palace is much easier than Qingmei to start the wine cellar. Qingmei goes to inspect it every evening and is very satisfied.

After a few days in the mansion, I didn't feel bored, on the contrary, I was full of expectations.As for the brewing utensils, she had already asked someone to do it before, and now it is not difficult to send someone to arrange it in the same way.

In the blink of an eye, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, and there was a banquet in the palace, and Junli went there with Qingmei.At this kind of banquet, the nobles of the royal family gathered, the emperor, the empress and two noble concubines sat at the head, Qingmei sat next to Junli, and there were also the prince, the eldest princess, the crown prince and the crown princess, Prince Rui and the concubine, and The princess and the son-in-law came, and Qingmei saluted with everyone, it was not troublesome at all.

The banquet was held by the Taiye Lake in the palace, with high tables and wide stools, and the dishes and wines on them were all the same.The shore of the lake is full of palace lanterns, and there is a platform on the lake, which is connected by a curved corridor. At this moment, musicians are playing music.On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon is full and the stars are bright, and Qing songs and drum music are heard, which makes people feel at ease.

Sitting next to Qingmei was the former second prince, now Prince Rui and his concubine Xiao Shi, across from Princess Yongle and her son-in-law, and in the middle was the dancing girl Niao Na.These banquets are grand, so naturally they are more reserved. This is Qingmei's first time participating in a royal family banquet. When she inadvertently looked at the Palace Mistress of Yongle opposite, she saw her eyes sweeping past her lightly, still graceful and dignified, But it is no longer the affinity it was then.

Palace Master Yongle is the daughter of Great Concubine Wei, and she is also very close to Concubine Wei, she comes from a noble family, although she appreciates Qingmei's ambition, if she really wants to see Qingmei as a princess, I'm afraid she may not be willing.Qing Mei couldn't mind this kind of attitude, so she took a sip of wine and continued to watch the dance, and heard Princess Rui next door say: "I haven't congratulated King Ying yet, I'm happy with the marriage." They also accompany.

On the day of Junli's wedding, Princess Rui was ill, only Prince Rui came in person, so congratulations are added at this moment.Jun Li smiled and thanked, drinking with Qing Mei, it is inevitable to lean back a little, so that Qing Mei and Princess Rui can see each other.

This is also the first time for Qingmei to see Princess Rui. On the day of her wedding, she went in wearing a hijab, and she also wore a hijab when she spread the tent. In fact, she didn't see any guests. It was the first time she and she had met Prince Rui and Princess Rui.

Prince Rui was not too different from what she had imagined, handsome and capable, with a serious expression, but it was Princess Rui who surprised Qingmei a little.The royal family marry a daughter-in-law, except for Jun Li, who picks his own daughter-in-law, the rest all pay attention to family background, manners and appearance. They choose and choose, and they are nothing more than noble, dignified, prominent girls, who can be the right concubine of Prince Rui. , her demeanor and appearance are comparable to those of a princess raised by the royal family.

This Princess Rui is not as graceful and dignified as Qingmei imagined, she also wears the clothes of a princess, but she is bright and capable, with a bit of the refreshing taste of Chu Hongxiu.Her grandfather was a great official in the frontiers, her father was also a marquis for his military exploits, and her elder brother guarded the western frontier, but he was a well-known all-around talent in civil and military affairs. Presumably, Princess Rui was also educated in poetry and books since she was a child, and she also has the unique agility of a general. Appears very alert.

There was movement between them, the prince on the opposite side also toasted, but it was words of blessing to the emperor, and then toasted to Prince Rui and Junli.Even if the three brothers are in secret, they still want to be brothers and sisters in the open, and there is a harmonious scene amidst the sound of drums and music.

In such occasions, Qing Mei only needs to know how to laugh.She is born in the countryside and has a good nature. Even though it is necessary to greet guests in business, she has not yet learned the words of these polite scenes.Anyway, she is just a side concubine, and no one will care.

After this banquet, Qingmei didn't feel much about other aspects, but she ate to her heart's content. Besides, the royal tribute wine is no different from other places, it has a different flavor.As for the wine utensils, they are nothing more than gold and jade utensils, and there is nothing ingenious about them.

The banquet was coming to an end, the queen left the banquet first because she felt unwell, and the others left after sitting for a long time.After all, they are all family members. After the banquet, they still want to go home and have a reunion.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is still a building to be lit by the moat. Last year, Junli accompanied Princess Yongle to go there. This year, as a human being, Junli doesn't have to wait until the lighting of the building. After the banquet, he will take Qingmei back.The prince followed behind unexpectedly, and Qingmei inevitably followed Junli to salute.

The last time Qingmei saw the prince was when she was trapped in prison, the He family was powerful at that time, the prince was dignified, although his eyes were vain, he had the power of a nobleman.Now, from his point of view, this man in his thirties was weaker than before, as if half of him had collapsed, leaving only his body to walk in the imperial city.

Several people left the palace and took their own cars.

Junli has been guarding against the crown prince recently, it seems that there are only three or four attendants accompanying him, but in fact, all of them are very skilled.There are lanterns in the street market tonight, Qingmei has been sleepy in the mansion for a long time, even if she can't enjoy the lanterns freely, when Junli returns to the mansion, she deliberately made a detour, the carriage approached the bustling Royal Street, and lifted the curtain to watch the lanterns.

(End of this chapter)