Originally, the queen said she wanted to help her with the arrangements, just to show her respect for King Yan and the princess. After all, they had made outstanding contributions, but if they wanted to reward them, there would be nothing better.
It is better to give her more dignity so that the world can know that King Yan and Princess Lanze are courtiers who are deeply loved by the emperor and empress.
Although there are many officials and relatives of the emperor in Da Qin, it is not easy to get such an honor.
The fact that King Yan and Shen Mingzhu were able to obtain it was enough to make the world look at them with admiration.
Unexpectedly, Shen Mingzhu actually refused. Everyone would be surprised and think that Shen Mingzhu was amazing.
Sometimes a gift from a superior person is as irresistible as a request.
But Shen Mingzhu just refused and held her housewarming party according to her own wishes.
Although the emperor did not ask the queen to help her hold another banquet, the rewards were large. This time Liu Yu was sent to deliver the decree in person.
Even the plaque of Princess Lanze's Mansion on the Princess's Mansion was written and given by the emperor.
On the second day after receiving the imperial edict, Shen Mingzhu simply held a housewarming banquet. She only invited a few close relatives and friends of Concubine Xie. Others who had official positions were not invited, and even gifts were not accepted.
On the other hand, many people came to bring gifts such as chickens, ducks, fish, vegetables, fruits, etc. Shen Mingzhu asked the manager to accept them, but had others give them the corresponding market prices.
The Queen Mother, Concubine Chu Chen, the Dowager Concubine, Concubine Li Hui, Concubine Liu Lan and others also sent congratulatory gifts. They thought that the emperor had ordered it before, so they didn't need to bother sending anything. They just gave a few more unique gifts for the occasion.
That’s all.
Shen Mingzhu also accepted all these and had others prepare gifts in return.
What she gave was some fine rouge, gouache and unique jewelry, which just met the needs of the women in the harem.
The only thing given to Li Huifei was some seeds and seedlings of precious flowers and plants. Li Huifei was so happy that she sent someone to express her gratitude.
Naturally, Chu Ting and Xiao Che did not come to the housewarming banquet. Xiao Ze and Xue'er came with Shen Mingfu. Xiao Ze was also invited to stay at the Princess's Mansion for a few days to visit.
Xue'er naturally followed Shen Mingfu. The princess's mansion was their other home. With Shen Mingzhu here, they were naturally at home and happy.
After a busy day, Shen Mingzhu asked Concubine Xie to stay overnight so that everyone could continue their nightly talk by candlelight.
Concubine Xie had a difficult look on her face, hesitated for a moment but declined, and finally took the others to say goodbye and go back.
Because Shen Mingzhu had to entertain other people, she asked Biyun to send it off on her behalf.
Although the Princess's Mansion is the former Wuding Marquis Mansion, it has been better repaired and decorated, so it is more exquisite than before. The scenery is quiet, the flowers and trees are sparse, and it is as beautiful as a fairyland in the sky.
In addition, Shen Mingzhu had already sent people to clean up the plants, and there were also dedicated people to take care of the plants here, so every corner of the entire Princess Mansion was full of unique artistic conception.
The guests were all very happy and happy, and they repeatedly said that the feng shui of the house had improved with the change of owner.
The next day, Shen Mingzhu had to go to thank everyone for their gifts. She ran to two places in the morning. On the way back, she jokingly said to Liu Bo: "Fortunately, I didn't listen to the Queen's advice to have a big feast, otherwise I would have died of exhaustion."
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