Nara raised his hand and said warmly: "Everyone, please get up. Don't be too restrained."
After everyone got up, Nala saw Concubine Qin standing with Concubine Yi, walked over and said with a smile: "Is Concubine still well?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Qin hurriedly said: "Thank you, Queen, for your concern. It's quite stable, but I occasionally get headaches and fever. After all, I'm older and can't compare to when I was young."
"That's good. The concubine must take care of herself. Especially at this time, the weather is sultry and it is most likely to suffer from heatstroke." With that said, Nala continued: "I have some Korean ginseng plants over there.
It has been kept in the warehouse without being used. It will be sent to Princess Qin later as a token of my gratitude."
Concubine Qin had come to the palace for banquets in the past, but she had never seen Nala being so polite. She was quite flattered and said: "I am really ashamed of the Queen's kindness."
Nala's smile never faded and she said: "The concubine must not say such out-of-the-way things. You are the elder of this palace, so it is your duty to give you some things to keep you healthy. Besides, this time it is thanks to the escort of the Seventeenth Master.
Concubine Xi sent her back to the palace."
Mentioning this matter, a trace of discomfort flashed across Concubine Qin's face quickly. Although it disappeared quickly, she was still noticed by Nala. She turned around and saw Ping'er beside Concubine Qin.
She had pretty features and pretty eyes. She chuckled and said, "Is this the new maid chosen by the concubine? She is quite delicate."
Concubine Qin smiled slightly. She did not want to say too much about Ping'er's origins. She just said: "Ping'er, why don't you thank the Queen for your compliments?"
Ping'er hurriedly agreed, looked at Nala's Fu Yifu, and said nervously: "Thank you, Queen, for your compliments. In fact, I just have a rough and humble appearance. How can I get into the Queen's eyes?"
Nala smiled and said nothing. After waiting for a while, Hongli and Hongshi accompanied Yinzhen. The banquet officially began after Yinzhen sat down.
Hongli and Hongshi were at the table. When no one was paying attention, Hongli lowered his voice and said: "I have promoted the crown prince position as you said. When did you let Zhaohui and the others go?"
Hongshi took a pleasant sip of the fine pear blossom wine and said, "What is fourth brother doing in such a hurry? I will naturally release it when it's time to release it."
His words made Hong Li frown with anger, "You want to go back on your promise? Hong Shi, if you dare to touch a hair of Zhao Hui or the others, I will tell Huang Ama about your scandal!"
Hongshi played with the wine glass in his hand and said: "Hey, fourth brother, please don't misunderstand me. Second brother, how could I lie to you? I will return them to you intact in two days, but fourth brother, don't forget to let them
Keep your mouth shut, otherwise someone will take their heads off their necks no matter where they are in the world."
Hongli sneered and said: "Since I promised, I will definitely do it, but Hongshi, Tianhuihui, even if I don't say it, one day the scandalous things you have done will be exposed."
"You don't need to worry about this, fourth brother." Hongshi drank the wine in one gulp, motioned to the palace attendant not far away to fill it up again for him, then pulled Hongli and said, "Okay, fourth brother, let's go together.
Go and toast to Emperor Ama and your mother-in-law."
Hongli broke away from his hand and said with a smile, "Second brother, go and pay your respects first. I'll go later."
After Hong Shi left, Hong Zhou, who was sitting on the other side, came over and whispered: "Fourth brother, what was he talking to you just now?"
"It's nothing, it's just a few words." After Hongli replied casually, he looked at Hong Zhou, who was not unfamiliar with him at all, and said, "Have you been able to study and listen to Huang Ama's words if I have not been here for half a year?
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"Of course there is, but after you, fourth brother, were gone, Huang Ama often stayed in the Yangxin Hall for several days. Without taking a step forward, it was rare for me to see Huang Ama once." When talking about this, Hong Zhou felt a little disappointed.
But his smile soon returned, "Fortunately, the fourth brother and the imperial concubine are back. I haven't seen Huang Ama smile so happily for a long time." Before Hongli could speak, he spoke again.
Said: "By the way, fourth brother, I heard that Huang Ama originally wanted to canonize you as the prince, but you refused to accept it. In desperation, Huang Ama changed the title to you as Prince Bao. Is that so?"
When Hong Li nodded, he said anxiously: "Fourth brother, why are you doing this? Why don't you want the prince you got? Wouldn't it be bad if the second brother took the opportunity to take him away in the future? He and you have always been at odds with each other."
Hong Li looked at him seriously and suddenly said: "Hong Zhou, do you believe fourth brother?"
Hong Zhou was confused by the question, but he still nodded heavily and said, "Of course I believe Fourth Brother."
Hongli raised his head and glanced at the starry night sky, and said word by word: "Just believe it. Fourth brother will definitely not let you down."
He has never had the ambition to seize the throne, but E Niang needs his protection. If he fails in this battle to seize the throne, the queen will definitely not let E Niang go. Moreover, with Hong Shi's temperament, let him
If you come to sit on this throne, you will ultimately destroy everything that Emperor Ama has worked so hard to protect.
Therefore, even if he has no ambitions, he will still fight for the position of prince and firmly hold the country of the Qing Dynasty in his hands. He will protect the country that Grandpa Huang and Huang Ama have devoted their whole life to protecting.
Removing the crown prince's position is just a temporary measure. In the future, he will take it all back with benefits, and by then, Hongshi will no longer be able to compete with him.
For some reason, listening to Hong Li's words, Hong Zhou felt as if the blood all over his body was boiling and could not calm down for a long time. It took him a long time before he could utter a sentence, "Well, from now on, no matter what the fourth brother has to do, I will do my best."
I can do it for my fourth brother, even if my fourth brother wants me to die!"
His words made Hong Li feel warm in his heart. He smiled and patted Hong Zhou on the shoulder and said, "Silly old five, why did the fourth brother ask you to die? What we brothers should do is to work together to walk the road ahead."
As he said this, he remembered something, "Hong Zhou, where are you on duty now?"
"I just went to Hubu last month." Hong Zhou's words made Hongli frown slightly, "I remember that my second brother was in Hubu, why did you go there too?"
"It's because he was here that I went, otherwise I wouldn't know what he had done. I begged Huang Ama for a long time, and Huang Ama agreed. I remember that my fourth brother used to be in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
When you come back this time, will Huang Ama let you go to the Ministry of Revenue?"
"I don't want to go to the Ministry of Revenue now." Hongli's answer puzzled Hong Zhou. The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of the country's grain and grass, and could keep an eye on Hong Shi's every move. What was so bad about it?
"Then where does Fourth Brother want to go?" Faced with Hong Zhou's question, Hong Li smiled and said, "You will know when the time comes. Let's not talk about it for now. Let's go toast to Huang Ama together."