Compared with the folk, the way the royal family spends the New Year pays more attention to rituals.
Before dawn, Long Tianyu, wearing a brand new dress, entered the palace.
All the princes and ladies in the harem must follow the prince to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the palace to pay respects to their ancestors. Then they will receive loyal ministers and worshipers in the Lama Temple. Although the emperor is ill, the proper etiquette is still indispensable.
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Finally, there was the palace banquet in Chongqing Hall.
On the way into the palace, the four girls were silent. Everywhere in the palace was decorated, festive and solemn. Carriages of all sizes were walking on the main road of the imperial city.
Lin Mengya gently lifted the curtain, and not far away, the majestic palace changed its gloomy look from the past. Countless palace lanterns illuminated the palace as if it were daytime.
Everyone was wearing the newly made formal clothes in the palace, and even the coachmen who drove the carriages also put on new clothes.
"What a new atmosphere. I didn't expect that this year has passed so quickly."
At the beginning of the year, she was still a pitiful little girl who was abused by her stepmother in the general's palace. Unexpectedly, only half a year later, she had become Princess Yu, known to everyone in the royal family. Times have changed,
The future is always full of variables.
"I still remember that last year, my master and I stayed at the house to watch the New Year's Eve. Neither the master nor the young master came back, so the master and I stayed by a charcoal pot. The servants brought us a lot of sweet potatoes and chestnuts.
, we hid in the fire. I still remember the smell."
There was a hint of yearning on Bai Zhi's little face. Although life was hard in the past, she and the young lady lived a very simple life.
"Speaking of which, I want to eat them too. Not long ago, I asked my sister-in-law who is helping the cook to leave some of the sweetest sweet potatoes for us. When we get back home, we can bake them in the brazier, okay?"
Bai Shao's big eyes sparkled with the joy of anticipation. Roasted sweet potatoes were obviously the most common food, but because they were ordinary, they got everyone's approval.
"Yeah, I won't be able to eat well at the palace banquet. When it's over, let's come back and eat sweet potatoes together."
Lin Mengya recalled her past memories. When she was in college, she had no family. Her good friends also returned to their respective homes to celebrate the New Year.
Although her classmates had invited her, she, as an outsider, could not bother others after all.
Seeing the girls in the carriage suddenly talking and laughing, she finally felt that she also had a family.
"We have arrived at the Changting Gate. Masters, please get out of the car and walk to Chongqing Hall."
Outside the sedan, there were already people waiting for them. Every family member who came out of the carriage would be led to Chongqing Hall by a nanny. >
Lin Mengya is no exception. No one will act big here. You know, this is a royal palace banquet, not an ordinary family banquet.
After getting off the carriage, a fair-skinned nanny was waiting in front of them. When she saw Lin Mengya, she immediately saluted and said hello.
"Greetings to Princess Yu. This servant is Grandma Li from the Department of Teaching and Learning. Please move on, Princess Yu, and follow me to Chongqing Hall."
Lin Mengya nodded, then ordered Bai Ji to take out a gold purse and gave it to Nanny Li.
After all, this is the old custom in the palace, and it is the same as giving money to children during the Chinese New Year.
There were other people, but after all, they were not as generous as Lin Mengya. Grandma Li immediately beamed, and she became even more enthusiastic towards Lin Mengya.
"Oh, how can this be so good? How can you, slave, accept such a valuable thing from the princess?"
Bai Ji stuffed it into her hand familiarly and replied with a smile.
"Mommy, you've worked hard. I just have to accept this idea."
The last time she came, the girls around her could only admire the wealth of the Tian family. This time, even Bai Zhi was able to cope with it easily.
It seemed that it was not just her, Princess Yu, who had grown up.
After entering the Changting Gate and passing through the Imperial Garden, Chongqing Palace was already in sight. Lin Mengya's eyes were focused on the only dark place in the palace.
I heard that that was the emperor's palace. Since a year ago, the emperor had never left the palace door. After taking a deep look, Lin Mengya felt that there was a bone-chilling coldness inside.
Conspiracy and power have never been twin brothers who can be separated.
Before arriving at Chongqing Hall, I could already hear the sound of silk and bamboo inside. Everyone was dressed up, so her suspiciously low-key appearance did not attract too many people's attention.
"Third sister-in-law, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are still so beautiful."
A slightly frivolous voice came, Lin Mengya turned her head and saw Long Qinghan.
Different from the usual attire of a swinger, Long Qinghan today was wearing a bright yellow dress, which added a bit of nobility.
A young and handsome face, always with a relaxed and comfortable smile.
"Yes, you are such a distinguished guest, but you come to visit us all the time. I heard that you linger in the warm jade and fragrance every day. Have you ever had a favorite or two that you brought over for us to see?"
Lin Mengya showed no mercy
Just kidding, the reputation of the seventh prince is not much better.
Long Qinghan had already seen this third sister-in-law's ability to talk, and knew that the descriptions were getting darker and darker, so he could only pretend to smile honestly.
To be honest, her impression of Long Qinghan was not bad. Compared to the overbearing and selfish prince, the seventh prince, who had a bit of a game mentality when talking and laughing, made her feel more relaxed.
"By the way, Third Sister-in-law, I heard that the Queen cares about you two. Look, today's kabuki performers are not just people from the palace orchestra. I heard that a new literary garden has opened in the city. What's it called?
Building. Today’s singing and dancing were all arranged by those two wonderful people in the North Building.”
Beilou? In Lin Mengya's mind, two graceful figures immediately appeared. Mr. Mei and Mr. Zhu, it seems, are really Long Tianyu's favorites.
Otherwise, how could they be accommodated at such a royal banquet?
I really love you, and I won’t let Mr. Mei bear any grievance.
Seeing the slight change in Lin Mengya's face, Long Qinghan also felt that he had made a mistake. The relationship between the third brother and Beilou was very clear to him. .??.??
However, seeing Lin Mengya's performance, he couldn't help but feel a playful attitude. Could it be that the third sister-in-law didn't know that the third brother was actually the master behind the North Tower?
"I know that he likes Young Master Mei. I also know that sooner or later, Young Master Mei will be welcomed into his house by him. I'm not that kind of stingy woman, just a good girl. How can I take it to heart?
Aren’t I too stingy?”
These words were spoken with great ease. But no matter how stupid Long Qinghan was, he could hear the strong acetic acid gas inside.
Hey? My best friend, where do you start talking about this?
Long Qinghan only found it extremely interesting. He originally thought that a woman like Third Sister-in-law would not be sour and jealous. However, he did not expect that this smart woman was extremely interesting when she became jealous.
"Third sister-in-law, are you really not angry?"
Long Qinghan still couldn't help teasing Lin Mengya. Oh my god, there was finally something that could keep the third sister-in-law in the dark. Seeing her true reaction, he suddenly felt a strong sense of superiority and deep nourishment.
Eliminated the little devil in Long Qinghan's heart.
"Angry? Why am I angry? If you have this spare time, eat more food, drink more wine, and plug your dog's mouth."
The smile on Lin Mengya's face was a little cold. What a good Long Tianyu. It seemed that he didn't climb the wall again and again. Or did the whole world know about it and just kept it secret from her?
Angrily walking to her position, Lin Mengya really beat that damn guy Long Tianyu to death. My heart is all over the place.
No, Lin Mengya comforted herself. She had already decided to leave anyway. If Long Tianyu was willing to climb the wall, let him climb it. Anyway, these things would have nothing to do with her in the future!
Damn stallion! It would be better to die on a woman’s belly!
"Ah sneeze——"
Long Tianyu suddenly sneezed, and a deep chill ran down his back, making him feel his hairs standing on end.
But when I looked around, I found it strange that there was no danger around me.
"Your Majesty, people are here."
The night-black figure, like a light night owl, appeared silently in front of Long Tianyu.
In the empty side hall, there were only a few candlelights flickering. The shadows of people were like swaying black spider webs.
A thin figure slowly appeared in the side hall.
The person who came looked like a woman, wearing a snow-white cloak, covering her face.
"How are you preparing?"
Long Tianyu's voice was low, and he must be very familiar with the figure in front of him.
"Everything is ready. Our people are already all around the Chongqing Palace. Our secret agents have also laid out an ambush near the emperor's palace. We are just waiting for the banquet to take advantage of the banquet and accomplish something unprepared."
A cold female voice, without adding any emotion. Long Tianyu nodded and looked towards the darkness, the only palace without light.
Soon, soon. Father, he must rescue him.
"In the future, don't let Mei Lai's house get involved. She is too arrogant. If anyone finds out, the relationship between me and Beilou will be exposed to the public. You are so careless in doing things, as a leader.
, should know how to do it.”
Long Tianyu's eyes were very serious. The Bei Tower was part of his power. It was mainly used to hide the hidden forces in the capital. But that day, Mei broke into the house to deliver medicine to him without any instructions.
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Although Mei is not one of the Four Holy Guards, after all, he is also the famous Master Mei in the capital.
It was easy for someone who was interested to learn the news.
"What? Mei went to your house? Please punish me. Zhu didn't know that she went to your house. When I go back, I will punish her severely!"
The white cloak slipped off in an instant, and what was revealed was indeed Mr. Zhu, the famous owner of the North Tower in the capital.
Although she was wearing a veil, the fear in her eyes revealed her ignorance and the harshness of Long Tianyu's rule.