Now that she is the emperor's concubine, there is no point in taking care of an old man who has half his foot in the coffin.
That's all.
Insignificant people.
Don't want to pay attention.
…
As night fell, many carriages stopped at the entrance of the palace.
Tonight, the emperor is hosting a banquet for civil and military officials at the Xingqing Hall, so as long as he is still breathing, he must be there.
No, just be careful. Seeing that the time was approaching, those officials entered the palace with their families.
At this time, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded in Xingqing Hall.
In the center of the hall, the palace dancers were dancing gracefully. Some even hoped that through this performance, they could catch the emperor's eye and fly up the branches to become phoenixes and become empresses.
The hall was quickly filled with people. Those with high official positions naturally sat near the front, and so on.
At this time, those civil and military officials were sitting next to their wives and children. On this occasion, the only ones who could accompany those officials into the palace were the first wives of the family, their legitimate sons and daughters. A few would also bring their concubines or concubines with them.
, As for the concubines at home, they will not be brought along on such a big occasion.
At this moment, before the banquet started, the officials who were friends with each other were gathering together to talk quietly. And those who were talking quietly were Yu Lan's family members.
"Look over there, it seems like Concubine Chen's family is sitting there."
"Well, that's the emperor's new Duke Rong Guo. When I came here earlier, I happened to see Eunuch Ji next to the emperor leading them to sit down."
You can tell that the person speaking is both envious and bitter.
But it's useless to be sour. Her daughter is Concubine Chen, and she is favored by the emperor because of her superiority to her son. They can only look at it in a sour tone.
I don’t know what this Concubine Chen is capable of. Even if she is pregnant, she can win the favor of the emperor alone. Now the harem has become a decoration. No, I’m wrong, the emperor doesn’t even have a harem now.
After all the civil and military officials had arrived, the emperor also arrived belatedly together with Concubine Chen.
"The Emperor has arrived..."
"Concubine Chen has arrived..."
Seeing the emperor's arrival, everyone present knelt on the ground.
"Long live my emperor, long live my queen, and my empress may live a thousand lives."
After walking to the main seat and sitting down, Zhao Chengji reached out and took Tai Lan's hand.
"Come, be by my side."
Yu Lan nodded, "Well..."
He put his arm around her waist, gently supported her and let her sit next to him. When he sat down, Zhao Chengji extended his hand to protect her stomach, just to avoid being bumped into the table.
"Slower."
"Yes, I have thanked Your Majesty."
After seeing her sit down, Zhao Chengji raised his hand to signal those below him to get up.
"Everyone loves you for your peace of mind."
"Thank you, long live the emperor..."
After taking a look at everyone, Zhao Chengji said calmly: "Everyone, sit down, tonight is just a family banquet, there is no need to be formal, let's start the banquet..."
"yes……"
The eunuch standing beside him poured wine for Zhao Chengji.
After taking a look at everyone present, Zhao Chengji said calmly: "Dr. Rong Guo has come all the way. I will hold a banquet here tonight to welcome him and wash away his dust."
Picking up the wine glass, Zhao Chengji gestured towards where Yu Lan's father was.
"Rong Guo Gong, I propose to you a toast."
Resisting the urge to run away, Yu Dashu stood up, picked up the wine glass and said, "I thank you, Your Majesty."
Drink it in one gulp.
Good wine.
"I would also like to offer a toast to the Emperor."
Seeing that Duke Rong was toasting, everyone present was naturally not to be outdone and ordered them to raise their glasses.
"I'll give you a drink, Your Majesty."
"good……"
Drinking wine, eating food, and enjoying singing and dancing. Zhao Chengji could only use two words to describe this kind of banquet: boring.
"My beloved concubine, try this."
"And this lotus root slice."
It's really not that he didn't give Yu Lan good dishes, but that his beloved concubine only eats these light dishes now.
"I, my concubine, will do it myself."
There were so many people watching in this large public place, even Yu Lan was a little embarrassed.
"Cold?"
While talking, Zhao Chengji touched her hand.
Somewhat cold.
"Let me add two more charcoal basins."
"It's Your Majesty."
There was already a charcoal fire burning in the hall. Compared with the cold wind outside, the Xingqing Hall was still very warm. However, His Majesty was actually afraid that Concubine Chen would be cold, so he added a charcoal basin.
Those young ladies who followed their parents into the palace were very envious in their hearts.
Didn’t you say that the emperor was very cold-hearted?
This looks very gentle.
The dancer danced gracefully in the center of the hall, her waist and legs caught the eyes of many people.
Those who can become palace dancers are naturally selected for their appearance. Therefore, everyone who can appear in front of the emperor is a beauty.
After the song, the dancer retreated.
The hall was quiet for a while, and then the sound of drumming sounded again.
At the same time, a large figure dressed in white came gracefully. It was still dancing, but this time it was a different person. Yu Lan raised his eyes and took a look, it was a girl in white wearing a veil.
It can be seen that the other party is also good at Qinggong. She flutters her sleeves, jumps, and spins. She has an enchanting posture and dances gracefully and lightly. Even that thin layer cannot block her all kinds of charm. She is a beauty.
"This is a good dance."
"good."
"beautiful……"
After drinking, I saw a beauty again. No, the eyes of the men in the palace were gleaming, and their hearts began to wander. If I could have such a beauty, it would be beautiful just thinking about it.
Looking at the beauties dancing in the hall, Yu Lan's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly, then put it down and picked up a handkerchief to wipe his mouth.
Lan is not blind, this is another woman who misses the father of her child.
Turn your head and look at the person beside you.
I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart.
A little sour.
Perhaps because he saw her looking at him, Zhao Chengji asked, "What's wrong?"
Yu Lan lowered his head slightly.
"You drink less."
"Well, it's okay."
The sound of ancient music stopped, and the girl in white in the palace finished her dance. The woman took off her veil and walked forward and bowed respectfully.
"My daughter, Lin Mu Qiuqiu, has met your Majesty, Your Majesty."
"It turns out to be Mr. Lin's daughter."
"The last time I saw her, she was a little girl. Master Lin's daughter is quite versatile."
"Haha, where is it?"
Zhao Chengji raised his eyebrows, "It turns out that he is Lord Lin's daughter. Yes, I will reward you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."
"Well, back off!"
that's all……
Gone.
Lin Muchiu was a little unwilling. What she wanted was not a reward. If she wanted to become a queen, how many of those things would she need in the future?
Thinking of this, Lin Muchiu raised her head with a shy look on her face, "I have always admired His Majesty, and I wonder if I am really lucky enough to be able to stay by His Majesty's side."
So direct.
Even Yu Lan really wanted to praise her for being so courageous.
Perhaps it was because this happened suddenly, and the Xingqing Hall became quiet instantly. Everyone secretly glanced at the king sitting on the main seat, and for a while they did not dare to breathe.
With a stern look on his face, Zhao Chengji put down the wine glass in his hand and said calmly: "Miss Lin is drunk. Someone, please take her down to sober up."