Chapter 398 Banquet
Hearing this, Murong Yun chuckled, waved to the emperor, and said: "Aunt Jiaojiao will be informed by the maid when she arrives. Zong'er has been studying with the master yesterday. Come quickly and show the queen mother."
Zong'er's childish face showed a hint of helplessness. He walked over with small steps and said in a childish voice: "Mother, master, Zong'er can do all the tests yesterday. Zong'er doesn't need to trace copybooks or study today."
Murong Yun had a look of doting on her face, raised her hand to caress the emperor's cheek, and said with a helpless smile: "I don't have to study today, and I can play with my aunt Jiaojiao again."
Zonger's eyes lit up when he heard about Jiaojiao, and the child couldn't hide the happiness on his face. He said like a little adult: "Well, Aunt Jiaojiao is very smart, and Zonger likes her the most."
Just as he was talking, the maid's voice sounded outside the door.
"Your Majesty, Princess Huixin and her family are here."
Murong Yun stood up and Hong Ling stepped forward to help her.
Zong'er couldn't wait to run towards the door, and arranged her robe very meticulously, holding her head high and looking very cute.
At the door, the entire Wang family walked in, everyone dressed up to attend.
Jiaojiao is dressed in a goose-yellow gauze skirt, with a double-ringed bun, decorated with small headdresses, and two fairy-like silk ribbons tied below. There are fine sparkling flowers between her eyebrows. She is as smart and beautiful as
A little fairy.
Bao Ya is wearing a ladylike pink dress, with exquisite makeup and elegant hair accessories. Her tall figure makes her look very elegant.
Qiu Sheng wore an elegant green robe, while Meng Jun wore a dark robe as always.
Liu Zhihua's hair was meticulously combed, she was wearing jewelry that she was reluctant to wear on weekdays, and she was wearing a rich peony-colored dress, standing together with Wang Zhuangzhi, who was wearing a blue robe, and stood out.
Wang Zhuangzhi and Liu Zhihua were the first to kneel down and bow respectfully, "Common people have seen the Queen."
"The Queen is a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
Everyone else also bowed and knelt down. Zong'er, who had sneaked up to Jiaojiao's side, deliberately fell on Jiaojiao. Jiaojiao supported him and didn't bother to salute.
The wet nurse was startled and hurriedly came over, but Zonger sent her away with a gesture.
Jiaojiao watched, Zonger's big round eyes blinked innocently, Jiaojiao pinched his little face and whispered: "Little naughty."
Zonger showed a row of millet teeth and gave a rare lively smile.
He knew that Aunt Jiaojiao didn't like the rules of bowing and kneeling in the palace, so he waited here early just to help.
Murong Yun had already noticed this scene, she shook her head with a helpless smile, and hurriedly stepped forward to help the Wang family members one by one. She said with a gentle smile, "No need to be polite, please get up quickly."
Zong'er also quickly pulled Jiaojiao to stand up, and echoed: "Aunt Jiaojiao, there is no need to be polite."
Jiaojiao smiled and said, "Thank you Zong'er then."
Murong Yun smiled again and hurriedly called everyone to sit down, "Uncle Wang, Auntie, and Qiu Shengbao Ya are all going to take their seats soon..."
Jiaojiao was also held by Zonger's hand and walked aside. Zonger happily muttered: "These are all Auntie Jiaojiao's favorite foods, and there are also fresh watermelon and nut crushed ice yarn..."
Everyone laughed when they saw this, Murong Yun said with a smile: "Zong'er is so rare and delicate."
The nervousness of the Wang family instantly eased a lot. Bao Ya smiled and answered: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is cute, cute and sensible, and the Queen is so lucky."
Murong Yun looked at Bao Ya and smiled, then looked at Meng Jun and said with a smile: "I heard that Bao Ya is married to someone. The talent and appearance of the man are a good match for her."
Bao Ya looked shy. Meng Jun stood up, bowed and saluted, and said calmly: "Meng Jun, a common man, has met the Queen."
Murong Yun nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Mr. Meng is a talented person, and he is a perfect match for Bao Ya. Remember to send me an invitation for the wedding. If you are not sure, I will go."
Meng Jun Bao Ya was flattered and quickly bowed her head in agreement.
The adults are talking here.
Zong'er couldn't sit still in the chair. He gathered around Jiaojiao and brought cakes and fruits to Jiaojiao. He even told Jiaojiao with a smile that his master had praised him yesterday.
Jiaojiao immediately gave him a thumbs up and praised him with a smile. She thought she couldn't read when she was six years old, but Zong'er could read and read when she was only four years old. She spoke like a teenager.<
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Zong'er dragged his chin in embarrassment, taking great pleasure in the compliment, and brought Jiaojiao fruit tea.
The wet nurse looked on in amazement. They were obviously several years apart in age, but yet they communicated very harmoniously.
After everyone gathered for a while, a servant came to deliver a message.
"I would like to report to the Queen Mother that the Queen Mother suddenly felt unwell. The banquet is about to begin. I would like to ask the Queen Mother to preside over the overall situation."
Murong Yun didn't have much reaction after hearing this. She nodded and said casually: "I understand."
She had known that the Queen Mother would not come forward. The previous emperor was the Queen Mother's biological son. After her death, she believed that the king would ascend to the throne. She would eat fast and chant Buddha all day long, and rarely worry about the affairs of the harem.
This banquet is said to be for flower appreciation, but in fact it is also a means for the harem to help the emperor win over and consolidate the throne. The children of all the major families are here. The queen will matchmaking for people of the right age every year, and even grant marriages. This can also avoid some problems in disguise.
The aristocratic families joined forces to form a small power.
Originally, the Queen Mother should be in charge of this kind of overall situation. Unfortunately, over the years, the Queen Mother has only participated in very few events, and most of them are handled by the Queen.
Murong Yun immediately made arrangements for the nanny to take the prince on a horse ride, while she led the Wang family to the Royal Garden.
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Royal Garden,
The rules in the palace are strict. There are men's area and women's area in the garden. They are separated by several screens. Through the gaps, you can vaguely see the situation on the opposite side.
The noble ladies were very polite, admiring the flowers where they were, and the small group of acquaintances chatted quietly.
"I heard that Princess Huixin is not a member of the royal family, and she does not even have the status of a prince or noble. It is said that she is just a commoner."
"Although he is a commoner, her brother is the new number one scholar this time, and will be Princess Jinyuan's consort in the future."
"I think this princess is just a false name. I guess the reward was given just for the sake of Princess Jinyuan. Otherwise, the family background of the Number One Scholar is really hard to see."
Si Mingyue, who was watching the ivy by the rockery, happened to hear these words, frowned slightly, turned around and walked towards them.
"What are you talking nonsense about?"
A clear and melodious female voice sounded smoothly.
Several young ladies from aristocratic families who were talking about people behind their backs were startled and immediately looked sideways at the person approaching.
Si Mingyue wore a simple and plain apricot-colored elegant dress, and only wore two pearl hairpins on her double bun. She had a fair oval face without any makeup, a pair of almond-shaped eyes under the willow leaves' thin eyebrows, a round nose and a small mouth, and her whole person was very charming.
Clean and pleasant.
Seeing the person coming, several women looked at each other and smiled. The leader, Li Yan'er, the daughter of the prime minister, who was gorgeous, raised her chin and joked: "It turns out she is a talented woman from the Ministry of Finance. She only gives advice on weekdays. How can she even say such things to others?"
Chapter completed!