Huang said with a serious look: "My Majesty has already done a very good job. I believe that no one in this palace will do better than your Majesty."
Xianyue raised her eyebrows and said, "Why do you have so much confidence in me, Concubine Yi?"
"Because I saw with my own eyes everything that the empress did, and I believe that the Queen Mother and the Emperor also saw it."
Xianyue smiled and did not continue. While they were talking, people arrived one after another, and the six banquet tables were already half full.
At this time, A Luo also came back from the imperial dining room and said: "Master, the imperial dining room is ready and the food can be served at any time."
Xianyue thought about it and said, "Although Anlu is quite cautious in doing things, just in case, you have to check every dish before serving it. I don't want any mistakes to be made."
"I understand, slave." With this agreement, A Luo came to the intersection where the dishes must be served so that he could inspect each dish.
Mr. Yugui, who had just come over, saw this scene and immediately came to Xianyue and Huang. After bowing, he said: "Your Majesty, you have arranged this place so well. No matter where you go, you can smell it."
The fragrance of osmanthus."
Xianyue was about to speak when she turned her eyes and accidentally saw Ling Ruo walking slowly. She quickly stepped forward to salute, and Huang and others followed suit.
"Everyone, please get up." Following Ling Ruo's words, everyone stood up to thank them, and then saluted Concubine Cheng who came with Ling Ruo. The latter signaled them to excuse themselves and said to Xianyue: "Concubine Xian, you
The Queen Mother and I have deep memories of the last New Year's Eve family banquet. I wonder what surprises you have prepared for this family banquet?"
Xianyue quickly replied: "I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint the emperor and the concubine this time. I just prepared some small things like guessing puzzles, crosswords, and drinking orders. There are no surprises."
Before Concubine Cheng could say anything, Ling Ruo already said: "Don't embarrass her. She is already busy enough with the draft and the family dinner these days. There is no time to prepare any surprises."
Concubine Cheng smiled and said: "My sister was just joking with Concubine Xian. The Queen Mother must not take it seriously. But having said that, Concubine Xian's surprise last time was really good. I hope there will be another chance in the future."
Xianyue hurriedly said: "This year's New Year's Eve family banquet, I will definitely make the concubine happy."
Concubine Cheng said happily: "Really? Then I'll just wait. Don't let me rejoice in vain."
Xianyue agreed and helped Ling Ruozhi sit down at the table in front of her. At this time, Mingyu and Concubine Zhe also arrived and hurried over to greet them.
Ling Ruo glanced at Mingyu and said calmly: "Isn't the emperor coming with the queen?"
Mingyu said respectfully: "Yes, the emperor must be still handling state affairs in Yangxin Hall, and I dare not disturb him."
After she finished speaking, Yong Lian, who came with her, stepped forward and saluted Ling Ruo and Ling Ruo respectfully, "My grandson would like to say hello to Grandma Huang, and Grandma Cheng would like to say hello." After the two men signaled him to stand up,
Yonglian saluted Xianyue again, his eyes as bright as stars filled with smiles.
Due to Mingyu's presence, Xianyue couldn't say anything more, so she only said: "Second brother, please get up."
Seeing Yong Lian, Ling Ruo had a smile on her face and waved: "Come here quickly and let Grandma Huang take a good look. Are you really cured?"
Yong Lian stepped forward as instructed and said with a smile: "Really, my grandson doesn't feel uncomfortable at all and is in better spirits than before he fell ill."
After Ling Ruo looked around carefully, she felt relieved and said, "You, you have to be careful in the future. It will be cold in the morning and evening, so you must put on more clothes, otherwise you will easily catch a cold."
Concubine Cheng said from the side: "Second Brother, how long have you been sick? The Queen Mother and I have been worried about this for a long time. We really can't be so careless in the future."
Yong Lian said obediently: "Grandma Huang and Grandma Cheng, please rest assured that your grandson will be careful, and the empress has also made many warm autumn clothes for her grandson."
"Okay." When Ling Ruo nodded, Hongli arrived. After some words, they all sat down. The delicacies from the mountains and seas prepared early in the imperial dining room were brought out one after another. Before each plate was put on the table, A Luo
They will check everything to make sure everything is delicious and fragrant, and there are no mistakes.
Although this family banquet was not as full of surprises as the New Year's Eve, it was not dull either, especially during the drinking order. Several people followed the wrong drinking order and were punished by playing music or reciting poems. It was very lively. Mrs. Lian Cheng
The concubine was also punished with a glass of wine.
Halfway through the banquet, a plate of steamed seabass was served. Concubine Zhe, who was sitting at the same table as Xianyue, took a look and said, "This fish is very fresh. My eldest brother always likes to eat seabass, but he is afraid of the fish bones. Xiao Qi
Son, go pick out the thorns in the fish for Big Brother, don’t get stuck in Big Brother.”
Xianyue took a sip of the sweet-scented osmanthus wine in her glass and said, "Sister is really attentive to my eldest brother."
Concubine Zhe glanced at her and said in a neutral tone: "Of course you have to take good care of the meat that falls off your body." At this point, she changed the topic and said, "But Concubine Xian has never given birth to a child, so she must not be pregnant."
You will understand this feeling. Speaking of which, Concubine Xian has been driving with you for more than ten years. Why has there been no movement? Could it be..." She lowered her voice and said: "Concubine Xian is sick or has done too many harmful things.
That’s why you haven’t been able to conceive a dragon seed for a long time?”
Faced with Concubine Zhe's sarcasm, Xianyue's hand holding the cup tightened slightly and she said coldly: "Sister, what do you mean?"
Concubine Zhe sneered and said, "Isn't that what you meant? Concubine Xian has always been smart, so she can't even understand these few words, right?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Mrs. Jin quickly smoothed things over, "Why are you two ladies suddenly talking about this? Hurry up and try this seabass. It won't taste good when it's cold."
Huang didn't say anything, but quietly pulled Xiayue's sleeve. The latter understood what she meant, and didn't say anything more. She just raised her head and drank the osmanthus wine in her glass.
Concubine Zhe stared at her for a moment, but ultimately said nothing and continued drinking and eating as if nothing had happened.
As for Xiao Qizi, on the order of Concubine Zhe, he took a piece of seabass for Yong Huang and carefully picked out the spines from the fish. Yong Huang said aside: "Xiao Qizi, there is no need to pick. I don't like eating this fish either."
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After Xiao Qizi picked out the last thorn, he placed the fish meat in front of Yong Huang and said: "Brother, the master said that the meat of this sea bass is delicious and the most delicious. Please eat some of it."
Seeing Xiao Qizi carrying Concubine Zhe out, Yonghuang could only nod helplessly, picked up the fish and ate it, and then said: "Okay, I've already eaten. You can go back and serve E Niang."
"Hey!" Xiao Qizi bowed and stepped back. When he passed by Yong Lian, his eyes flashed slightly, his body leaned sideways, and touched the chopsticks placed by Yong Lian on the table to the ground.
Seeing the chopsticks fall to the ground, Xiao Qizi hurriedly knelt down and said: "You deserve to die, second brother, please forgive me."
Yong Lian smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, just go get a new pair."