Yongxuan said angrily: "I already have enough headaches, Bage, you are still making fun of me. Do you really want to see me beaten by Huang Ama?"
Yongxun explained on the side: "Brother Eleven, Brother Ba is joking with you. As for Hejia, it's just a petty temper. How can he really complain about these trivial things? When I have time, I
Just make a few things and use them to coax her."
Hearing this, Yongxuan smiled and patted Yongcun on the shoulder and said, "After all that, the twelfth brother's words are the most convincing. I will leave He Jia's side to you."
Yongxun was talking when the palace attendant's voice came from the front, "The Queen has arrived! The Queen Hui has arrived!"
Everyone stood up quickly and saluted. Xia Yue said warmly: "Today is a family banquet. You don't need to be too formal. Please stay calm."
"Thank you, Queen." After everyone stood up, Xia Qing glanced at everyone and said with some surprise: "Is Concubine Ying still in the future?"
Concubine Xin lowered her eyes and said, "Returning to the imperial concubine, I and the others did not see the imperial concubine coming here, but the eighth prince has already arrived."
Xia Qing said worriedly: "Your Majesty, your concubine has been feeling unwell these past few days. Will she be unable to come over?"
Xianyue thought about it, called Yongxuan and said, "Have you ever visited your mother-in-law after my eighth brother came back?"
Yongxuan said respectfully: "When I return to the emperor's mother, I have gone to see her. After a few days of persuading her to take medicine, she is no longer in serious trouble. She must be on her way here now. You don't have to worry." He said
As soon as he finished speaking, the eunuch's high-pitched voice sounded again, "The imperial concubine is here!"
Following the sound, Mrs. Hu came to Xiayue, holding the palace attendant's hand, and said breathlessly: "I have seen this before..." Before she could bend her knees, Xiayue had already supported her and said: "Your concubine's body
I'm not feeling well, no need to be polite, Qiu Ju, help your master to sit down."
After Hu's breath calmed down, Xianyue said: "If the noble concubine is in poor health, just let someone inform me. There is no need to force her to come over."
Mrs. Hu covered her lips and coughed several times, revealing a faint smile, "After drinking the medicine prescribed by Dr. Song, I'm no longer in serious trouble, but I'm still a little weak. Today is August 15th, so it should be lively."
It’s better to make a fuss and celebrate the festival.”
"Forget it, you should be careful. If you feel unwell, please tell me immediately." Faced with Xianyue's concerned words, Mrs. Hu nodded in agreement. While they were talking, Xinpin whispered in the palace's ear.
After a few words, the latter quietly retreated.
With the arrival of Hongli, Ling Ruo and other concubines, the family banquet officially began, with people drinking wine, silk and bamboo music, and dancers dancing under the lanterns. It was extremely lively.
Mrs. Hu and Xia Qing sat at the same table. Although the table was full of delicacies, she had no appetite. She just picked up the wine glass in front of her and drank. As soon as she took a sip, she looked at the palace maid next to her in surprise, "What is this?"
"
The palace maid bent her knees and said: "Return to your Majesty, this is tea brewed from honeysuckle. Empress Xinbin said that your Majesty is still seriously ill and should not drink alcohol. However, this honeysuckle has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, so it is best for your Majesty to drink it, so she specially asked the servant to drink it."
Brew it and give it to the queen to drink."
Mrs. Hu responded and looked in the direction of Xin Bin. The latter noticed her gaze and bowed and smiled. Mrs. Hu raised her lips and said: "Xin Bin is interested, Qiu Ju, go and thank Xin on my behalf."
Concubine."
After Qiu Ju passed by, Xia Qing said softly: "In the past few years, Xin Bin has been favored by the Holy Spirit, but it is quite rare for her to be neither arrogant nor arrogant, and be humble and polite."
Mrs. Hu coughed lightly and said, "Sister, do you think Xin Bin is a good-tempered person?"
Xia Qing lowered her eyes and smiled, "Listening to what my sister said, it seems that she doesn't agree with what I said."
"The fate of Zhang Jia's family is vivid in our minds. Anyone who has a little bit of care should understand that no matter how favored they are, as long as the Queen is here, this palace is not a place where they can be arrogant, otherwise they will end up with the same fate.
Zhang Jia's fate was the same, but she regretted it. At this time, being humble and careful is undoubtedly the best way to protect yourself. My sister didn't see Wei after he came out.
, are you always being careful, don't you dare to act as recklessly as before? As for Xin Bin..." Mrs. Hu was a little breathless as she spoke, and she stroked her chest and said: "I dare not say that she and Mrs. Wei are the same kind of person, but
She has been favored since the 19th year of Qianlong's reign, and even has a place in front of the Queen Mother, which shows that she is not simple. Don't be too careless, and don't trust her easily to avoid being fooled. "
Xia Qing took a sip of pear blossom wine and said with a half-smile: "It is indeed quite rare to be able to keep your temper for six years without showing it. I am not wrong in saying this."
Mrs. Hu was startled, and when she realized what she was doing, she smiled and scolded: "Okay, you have seen it a long time ago, but you deliberately said such words to mislead me, causing me to worry about you in vain. You can tell me what to do."
Punishment?"
"It's obviously my sister who misunderstood me and yet she wants me to be punished. It doesn't make sense." Even so, she still drank three cups as a punishment.
After three rounds of drinking, at the suggestion of Xin Bin, the drinking order began, starting with Hongli, one after another. The loser had to perform in public for entertainment. This performance could be reciting poems, composing poems or even singing and dancing;
Drinking orders came and went, and soon someone was punished for not being able to catch up, and then there were several more people, making the already lively atmosphere even more joyful.
He Jia was the youngest one in the drinking order. I thought she would not be able to answer the question, but unexpectedly she not only answered it, but also answered it very well. Hongli was very happy and ordered Xiao Wu to reward her with a fruit plate.
Back then, Sixi was stabbed in the vital part by Qiao Yan'er while trying to protect Hongli, and he stepped into the gate of hell. Fortunately, he was saved, but his body was not as good as before, and he was also older.
Already, in
In the 16th year of Qianlong's reign, he asked Hongli to retire and return to his hometown. Hongli recognized his loyalty in the palace for many years and gave him a house in his hometown in Sixi.
Salary until the end of life.
After he left, Xiao Wu took over the position of general manager of the palace. The latter had followed Si Xi for many years and was familiar with the affairs of the palace and took care of them properly.
It is also worth mentioning that in the 17th year of Qianlong's reign, Liu Hu, who was nearly 60 years old, retired and returned to his hometown. Hongli fulfilled the promise he made when he was 12 years old and named Liu Hu a minister of the second rank, a first-class loyal and brave man.
He was awarded the title of "Yunqi Lieutenant" and was personally given a plaque of "Loyal and Brave Marquis" so that he could return to his hometown with great honor.
Mrs. Hu looked at the cute He Jia and chuckled: "My sister is really a lucky person to have both sons and daughters in this palace."
After waiting for a while, there was no answer from Xia Qing. She turned around and saw Xia Qing staring blankly at the wine glass. She called out several times before she woke up. Madam Hu asked curiously: "What is my sister thinking about and she is so entranced?"