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Chapter 431: New Year's Ceremony

"You do have a heart." Ling Ruo called Yong Huang close to him, stroked his head and said lovingly: "The dumplings you made are delicious. Can you make them for the Ai family to eat when you have time later?"

Hearing this, Yong Huang nodded happily, "Whenever the imperial grandmother wants to eat, my grandson will prepare it and send it to Cining Palace."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hongli said: "What about me? What should I do if I want to eat it?"

"My son, I should send it to Emperor Ama at the Yangxin Hall." Hearing Yonghuang's words, Hongli laughed loudly, took off the jade wrench in his hand and said, "Take it."

Yonghuang knew that Hongli was going to reward him, and he was overjoyed. He knelt down quickly to thank him, but he still didn't reach out to take it. Seeing this, Hongli raised his eyebrows and said, "What's the matter? Don't you like it?"

Yong Huang hurriedly shook his head and said: "No, Erchen likes it very much." Then he said a little embarrassedly: "It's just that Erchen kneaded his face for a day today. It was fine when he was doing things, but when he stopped, his arms felt sore.

It hurts, I really can’t lift it up, I hope the emperor will forgive me.”

"I've really worked hard on you today." With that said, Hongli motioned for him to come forward, and then personally put the ring on his thumb.

Looking at the loose jade ring on his finger, Yong Huang's eyes turned red, and he almost shed tears with excitement. This was the first time he had received a reward from Hongli, and it was a jade ring that Hongli often wore on his hand and rarely took off.

He choked with sobs and said: "My son, I will definitely do better in the future and not let Huang Ama down."

Hongli patted his thin shoulder, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wait and see."

After Yonghuang returned to his seat and sat down, Hongli looked at Xianyue and said: "The imperial concubine taught the eldest brother very well."

Xianyue quickly said humbly: "I just did my best, I don't dare to praise you like this from the emperor."

"Good means good, there is nothing to be modest about." After saying this, Ling Ruo turned to look at Hongli and said with a smile: "Since the emperor thinks that the imperial concubine teaches well, is there anything to reward her?"

Hongli looked around and said: "My son, I really don't have anything to reward you at the moment. I can only remember it first and reward it later."

"In that case, let the Ai family reward you." After saying that, she motioned Xianyue to step forward and took off the tourmaline bracelet from her wrist. Before Xianyue could refuse, she already said: "The Ai family is older.

I'm not fit to wear such gorgeous beads, so it's just right to give them to you now."

Seeing Ling Ruo say this, Xianyue had no choice but to accept it, lowered her head and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother."

Ling Ruo patted her hand and said: "In the future, you don't have to worry about surprises for family dinners. As long as the whole family gets together to have a good meal, it will be fine." When she said this, she felt a little emotional.

Authentic: "If every New Year's Eve can be like this night, the Ai family will be satisfied."

Jin stood up and said with a smile: "Empress Huang, I'm afraid it won't be the same as tonight."

Ling Ruo's eyes were slightly cold and she said, "Why did Concubine Jia say this?"

Compared with the nervous expressions of others, Jin's expression was calm and authentic: "As for the emperor's mother, in April next year, Yubi will give birth, and then there will be an extra little brother in the palace. How can I still give birth?

Can it be the same as tonight."

Hearing this, Ling Ruo smiled and nodded: "I see, it is indeed different and more lively."

Jin looked at Yubi, who had a big belly, and said again: "Actually, Yubi's belly looks like twins. If this is true, it would be even more joyful."

Concubine Yu stood up holding Xiao Quanzi's hand and said, "I also hope that they are twins. Unfortunately, Dr. Zhou has seen that they are not twins."

"That's such a pity." As Jin finished his words, the sound of fireworks rising into the sky was heard outside, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The fireworks lasted until a stick of incense was set off. Although they were not as novel as the year before, they were more colorful and beautiful.

After the fireworks were set off and the family banquet came to an end, after Ling Ruo and Concubine Cheng left the table one after another, Hongli also stood up.

The last one to leave, when she dragged her tired body back to Yanxi Palace, she was shocked to find Hongli sitting in the palace reading a book. For a moment, she almost thought that she had taken the wrong way and arrived at the Yangxin Palace.

Hongli put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "What's wrong, are you so surprised to see me?"

Xianyue came back to her senses, quickly knelt down and saluted, and then said: "I didn't expect the emperor to come to my place. Aren't you supposed to be in the Yangxin Hall?"

"I am also alone in Yangxin Hall. It is better to come here and talk to you." After that, he looked at Xianyue, stretched out his hand and said, "Are you tired?"

Xianyue stepped forward and held his generous palm, saying: "Yes, there are some. I'll be fine after a little sleep."

"I know you have worked hard these days. After tonight, there should be nothing going on in the palace. You can take the opportunity to have a good rest."

"Hmm." After Xianyue responded, she glanced at the book Hongli put on the table and realized that it was not the book she thought it was, but a gift list. She said curiously: "Your Majesty, this is for this year's New Year's Eve.

Ritual?" The so-called annual rites are the gifts presented to the emperor and the queen mother by civil and military officials, princes and ministers before the New Year.

"Yes, it is the gift list for the New Year's gift." When she said this, Xianyue noticed that Hongli's face changed and asked with concern: "Your Majesty, is there anything wrong?"

Hongli hesitated for a moment and said, "Look at the gift Hongxi sent."

Xianyue took the gift list and looked through it carefully. When she saw Hong Xi's name, her pupils shrank slightly. Under his name, it was clearly written: Goose Yellow Jianyu Yichen.

Goose yellow is the exclusive color of the emperor. Prince Heshuo and below are not allowed to use goose yellow without the emperor's special gift or permission. It is a big taboo for Hongxi to make goose yellow shoulders without permission.

Hongli said coldly: "Have you seen it? Do you really think that I don't know his ambition? He thinks that he is the legitimate son of the old East Palace, and he has ulterior motives. If I don't accept this chariot, he is afraid that he will keep it for himself."

"Then according to the emperor's wishes, should Prince Li be arrested and brought to justice immediately?" Faced with Xianyue's inquiry, Hongli slammed the table and said coldly: "Although I wish to arrest him immediately, but not yet

At that time, we must wait until Hong Zhou finds out who else is conspiring with him, and then capture them in one fell swoop to avoid any trouble in the future."

Xianyue nodded, put together the gift list and handed it to Si Xi beside her, and then said: "The prince is both wise and brave. I believe that he can definitely find out the prince's accomplices for the emperor, and will definitely not let them shake the Qing Dynasty."

Hongli took a deep breath, nodded and said: "If everyone can be like Lao Wu, why would I use so much effort?"

Xianyue pursed her lips and smiled: "Your Majesty is so greedy. How many emperors can't even find a trustworthy brother in their entire lives, but you want everyone to be like a prince."


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