"Come on, why don't you come to the imperial study room to talk too much?" The deep voice came from above, and the unpleasant atmosphere in the words had already brewed faintly in the imperial study room.
After everyone lay down, they naturally felt as if a cool breeze penetrated their bodies. However, everyone was well aware of His Majesty's uncertainty. If the situation was made clear before worrying, His Majesty's holy face would not be so angry after the situation happened.
It's a good idea to have the body and head in a different place. Thinking of this, I finally gained some courage.
Nalan Qinghong was about to say something, but when he raised his eyes, he saw his daughter sitting aside with a sluggish look on his face. When the ministers saw it, they searched his eyes inexplicably and saw the Empress and Empress smiling.
Sitting aside with joy, he played with the swaddled baby and said, "I wish you all the best to see that the empress is a thousand years old."
Seeing her father in the queue, Feng Ning couldn't help but frown, but this was an unchangeable etiquette in a dynasty, so she had no choice but to do as the Romans did. She got up and walked over, "Let's all get back together."
"Thank you, empress."
"Dad, you haven't seen Yun'er yet."
His daughter's joyful voice rang in his ears. Nalan Qinghong took advantage of the opportunity to see the crystal clear child in her arms. Then he felt shocked. This child was so similar to His Majesty. In his watery eyes, he seemed to be able to see
I feel the same indifference as His Majesty.
"Ahem——."
A slow and subdued cough suddenly sounded, and Nalan Qinghong came back to his senses. Only then did he notice that he had lost his composure. The urge to hug his grandson was suppressed, "Your Majesty, I forgive you, I have lost my decency."
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With so many ministers here, something must have happened. Feng Ning smiled faintly at her father, turned around and sat back down again, continuing to tease little Cang Yun in her arms.
"After all, why do you have to come down to court to see me?" The emperor's face softened a little and he said calmly.
I could hear the emperor's voice sounding a little displeased, but Nalan Qinghong still said: "Your Majesty, this time Cangze comes to visit, the date of the audience is your Majesty's birthday and the prince's 100th birthday. I will consider it carefully."
After some research, I realized that it is not as simple as it seems."
General Wang Qun also came forward respectfully, speaking with worry and rigor, "Your Majesty, Yu Shuo defeated Rui Shang. The whole world is shocked. I am afraid that Cangze's visit this time is not good and will bring unnecessary trouble to Yu Shuo."
trouble."
The Minister of War made a statement and said: "What the general said is true. I think that during the visit of the envoy Cangze, more basic defenses in the Central Plains of Minling City should be added to prepare for emergencies."
"I wonder who the envoys will be when Cangze comes to pay me a visit this time."
The emperor didn't say anything, but the empress asked, and the general answered with his hands raised, "Reporting to the empress, there are three people in charge of the envoy, headed by Emperor Cangze's favorite Lin Tiangang, the other two are Lin Tiangang's confidants, and the rest
There are also thirty-one singers, forty-two followers, and sixty-eight guards."
After the general finished speaking, Feng Ning did not say anything, thinking about the word "tentative". Is there anything to do in this?
It had been a long time since I saw Ning'er paying attention. The slight curve on the emperor's lips rose a little more. There was a hint of interest on the brows. He raised his eyes slightly and said, "Ning'er seems to be very interested in Cangze?"
Her squinting eyes met his overflowing look of amusement, and then Feng Ning lowered her eyes and nodded at the bridge of the child's nose, saying: "Of course I'm interested, but the days have been too boring recently, so here comes Cangze to add some spice to the dull life.
A little adjustment would be nice.”
When the ministers heard the words, their hearts tightened. After hearing the words of the Empress, they couldn't help but cast their eyes quietly, and saw that her black hair had leisurely spread down her back, and on her face was the initial smile, teasing her.
The gentle look on the little prince's face has nothing to do with the shocking words he just said. Thinking about what happened on the Lantern Festival night last year, it's no wonder that His Majesty and the Empress always have a deep love for each other. They belong to the same family.
The same kind of people, with the same elusive aura, the same arrogant expression, and the restless and gloomy temperament are all so similar, so naturally the words they say have the same meaning.
She smiled coldly, and looked at Ning'er's jade eyes, as silent as a deep pool, with a little sparkle of interest. The smile on her jade face could not be discerned, but since she said this, it was clear that there was a meaning in her words.
"What I just said is accurate and easy to do. There is no need for any changes from the Ministry of Rites. Just go ahead."
"I obey your decree, long live your majesty."
Before Nalan Qinghong left, he glanced at his daughter with a smile, and was the last one to step out of the royal study.
"Don't Ning'er blame me for taking the initiative to put Yun'er's 100th birthday together with my birthday?" He stood up and left the throne. The inkstone on the imperial desk was filled with a faint ink-colored atmosphere.
Is it her birthday? At this time last year, she seemed to be in the world with her before returning to the palace. "Your Majesty never celebrated her birthday in previous years. Why did you suddenly think of it this year?"
"This morning in the court, the Ministry of Rites reminded Yun'er that the 100-day birthday of Yun'er coincides with my birthday. How could he miss this opportunity? Naturally, he had to spend a lot of money. Half a month ago, he received the official interview document from Cangze.
So we put it all together."
It sounds like a casual and simple statement, but Feng Ning knows that there is a deep meaning in it. As the general said, if Yushuo becomes a strong man, he will definitely encounter the wariness, uneasiness and covetousness of all countries. Cangze's visit this time is indeed
It was an unkind person who came, but since someone didn't worry, why should she bother herself? She smiled lightly and no longer planned to dwell on this issue, "It's past noon, Manager Lin, let's pass on the food."
"Yes, empress——."
In October, I went to Danfeng Xuyuan. Shopkeeper Nian presented the fabric samples for changing the curtains and tablecloths in each elegant room. Feng Ning carefully checked the quality and feel of the fabrics, but the results were not satisfactory to her.
I took some time out today and decided to go to various cloth shops by myself. After looking around all morning, I found that none of the cloth shops suited Feng Ning's wishes.
"Miss, last year our Danfeng Xuyuan changed the batch of materials that we purchased from Chen Kee Silk House. The fabric that I submitted before was also provided by Chen Kee Silk House. I wonder what you think is wrong, Miss?"
The noisy downtown outside the carriage room was full of enthusiasm and people's hopes for life every day. Shopkeeper Nian thought about questions that he didn't understand all the way, and finally summoned up the courage to ask.
Feng Ning slightly let go of her slender hands that held up the curtain, trembled at the green silk hanging down on her chest, and stroked the sleeve edge of the silk jade flower. Her jade eyes were unmoved, just like what she said at this time, "Although the quality is excellent,
The texture is not as good as last year.”
Shopkeeper Nian lowered his eyes when he heard this. The young lady had already responded. Since she had made a decision in her heart, she had better not say anything.
The carriage slowly stopped. After the servant opened the curtain, Zhumei helped Feng Ning get out of the carriage. The Ling's Cloth Shop in front of her was the last high-quality cloth shop in Minling City that Feng Ning had never set foot on.
Entering the cloth shop, this shop is much deserted compared to other shops. If you look up slightly, you will see that the tables and cabinets are filled with bright and bright cloths.
"Girl, please choose what kind of cloth you need." Behind the counter was a man in his thirties. When he saw the woman who had stepped into the shop in vain, he knew with just one glance that she was an extraordinary person.
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With a slight chin, Shi'er looked at the cloth on the cloth table, Shi'er looked at the cloth on the cloth rack, and while looking at it, he said, "Look, the quality of your cloth is not bad, why is the business so deserted?"
The counter didn't hide anything. He told the truth, "You don't know something. The fabric production process of this small Ling's Cloth Shop is meticulous. The owner says you get what you pay for. That's why the place is so quiet."
You get what you pay for? It turned out to be a price issue. He pointed to a place and said, "Bring me that fabric and take a look."
The counter smiled and turned around, bringing the piece of cloth to the customer.
This is a piece of cloth trimmed with water lotus lace. The texture and feel are very satisfactory, and the moderate color is also liked by Feng Ning. "Shopkeeper, please give me twenty pieces of this cloth." He raised his eyes again.
Pointing to a piece of aqua blue cloth, "Give me twenty pieces of that cloth too."
The shopkeeper was shocked. This Lingshi Cloth Shop has never received such a large amount of business since it opened. "Girl, you haven't seen the aqua blue cloth yet. Isn't this decision too hasty?"
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"No, if there is anything wrong with the cloth you prepared, I will come and cause trouble for you."
The smile on his lips was shallow, but there was a hint of coldness. Hearing the words that sounded more like threats than jokes, the counter couldn't help but trembled, and immediately raised his hands and said: "Don't you dare, don't worry, girl."
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Nodding, Feng Ning turned and left, leaving only a few words of explanation in Ruoda's cloth shop, "I will give you one day to prepare, and I will send someone to pick up the goods at this time tomorrow."
Returning to the carriage, Feng Ning said to shopkeeper Nian: "I will order twenty for each of the curtains and tablecloths in the private room. You in the hall can come here tomorrow to make your decision. There is no need to tell me about it."
"Yes, Miss." Shopkeeper Nian continued: "Miss, the new dishes in the building have been prepared for a few days. Can you spare the time to try them today?"
You have already left the palace, and you can just go back when night falls. In the past few days, the palace has been busy preparing for the person's birthday and the child's 100th birthday. They also have to receive congratulatory ministers sent by the small affiliated countries. Go back to the palace.
, he also had no time to care about himself, "Go to Danfeng Xuyuan."
It was already half a cup of tea when we arrived at Danfeng Xuyuan. Since shopkeeper Nian was in the carriage, it was inconvenient for him and Feng Ning to end up in front of the main entrance.
The servant stopped the car at the back door of Danfeng Xuyuan. Shopkeeper Nian knocked on the door and told the person who opened the door how to taste the dishes. After the man left, he asked Feng Ning to get out of the car.
Unexpectedly, before Feng Ning could stand still, a panic-stricken person suddenly ran up to her. He looked like a waiter in a restaurant and said, "Shopkeeper, you are back. Something happened in the front hall."
When shopkeeper Nian heard this, he glanced at the face of the woman beside him uneasily, and then said: "Who is so impudent and dares to run wild in Danfeng Xuyuan?"
"Youngster, I don't know. I only know that we have been making noise at the entrance of the restaurant for half an hour. The class leader has been trying to persuade us, but those people have not left."
"You take this girl to the private room, and I'll go take a look." Shopkeeper Nian ordered softly, without any hesitation in his words.
The waiter nodded hurriedly and was about to lead Feng Ning away when he heard the woman speak unhurriedly, with a hint of coolness in her tone, "You go too."
Then the beautiful maid beside her responded respectfully, "My slave, I obey."