"Thank you, Emperor Eniang." Hongli and others kowtowed and stood up, then stood next to their respective Eniangs. As for Hongshi, because he was an adult and married, he was able to sit in the back with Nala Lanling, but the two of them
They seemed to be inseparable, and there was no communication at all. Lan Ling was as numb as a marionette, saying nothing.
Nala said kindly: "Lunch has been prepared. Sisters, just wait patiently and then you can sit down. If you are hungry, please have some snacks first."
Dai Jiashi chuckled and said: "I just had a bowl of dumplings at Cining Palace. I am full. How can I be hungry? I am worried that I will not be able to eat it later."
"If you can't eat, eat less." Nala glanced at everyone and suddenly sighed, "It's a pity that Lingxi and Hanyan are not here, otherwise it would be even more lively."
The hall suddenly became silent, and the only sound that could be heard was the sound of charcoal fire burning in the copper basin. Hongshi still said: "After a while, when my sister and the princess are out of confinement, they can come with their children to pay their respects to the emperor's mother.
As for Han Yan, there will always be a chance to meet her in the future, so Huang Eniang doesn’t need to worry too much.”
Nala stroked the phoenix tail embroidered with gold thread between her skirts and said with relief, "I have nothing to do with you, just Concubine Hui... Oh, Concubine Hui, you'd better be more open-minded."
Wen Ruyan sat in the chair and bowed slightly, and said calmly: "Thank you for your concern, the Queen, I am fine now. And I believe that Han Yan, as the emperor's daughter, will have a blessed life."
"That's good if you think so." Nala nodded happily, and then talked to all the concubines. At noon, Sun Mo came in and replied, "Master, lunch has been prepared in the side hall, and we can serve it at any time.
Seats are available."
Nala nodded slightly and said, "Well, where is the emperor? Have you gone to invite him?"
Sun Mo said respectfully: "Returning to the master, I went to invite you, but Eunuch Su said that the emperor had important matters to deal with and could not come over. I asked the master and the ladies to have their own meals."
"Do you know what happened?" Nala asked. Yinzhen left midway just now, which made her wonder. On the first day of the new year, what could be so important that Yinzhen could not stay for a moment longer?
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"Eunuch Su didn't say anything about this. I really don't know." Sun Mo said truthfully.
Nala nodded and stood up, "In that case, let's take a seat."
"Yes!" As Nala stood up, everyone stood up and followed her to the side hall. There was a small door connecting the main hall and the side hall, and the side hall had been burned with charcoal early.
Therefore, some people have never caught the cold. No matter how cold the rain pours outside, they are just as warm as spring inside.
Shumulu was about to sit down with Tong Guiren and others when she saw Nala waving to her and said kindly: "Hui Guiren, come and sit with me."
Before Shumulu could speak, Nian, who was sitting at the same table with Nala, raised his eyebrows and said, "I'm afraid it's inappropriate for your Majesty to be like this. Hui Gui is always just a noble person." Anyone who dares to contradict Nala in person like this,
There is only one person named Nian in the palace.
Sitting at the same table as Nala were Ling Ruo and Wen Ruyan, both of whom said nothing and only watched the development of the situation quietly.
Nala glanced at Nian and said: "Sister, what you said is just a matter of birth. No matter whether you are a nobleman or a concubine, they all serve the emperor the same way. Why do you have to distinguish them so clearly? Sisters, don't you think so?
"
Everyone hurriedly agreed: "Your Majesty's kindness is really a blessing to my concubines and others." Only their own hearts know best what thoughts are hidden under such words.
"Having said that, there must be a distinction between superiors and inferiors. Otherwise, everyone can eat at the same table and there are still rules to do. Instead, we should simply abolish the palace rules and feel more free." Nian didn't give any thought.
The meaning of Nala's face, between the lines, is that Shumulu is resolutely not allowed to sit at the same table. Such words made Nala a little embarrassed, but due to his identity and the difficulty of arguing with Nian, the atmosphere in the side hall suddenly became
Stiffed up.
Seeing that something was wrong, Mrs. Shumulu quickly lowered her eyebrows and said, "I would like to thank you for your love. I can just sit here. I can just talk to Sister Tong and Sister Liu."
Nala knew that she was taking the opportunity to help him out, so he nodded secretly and said: "In that case, I won't force you. Let's build it."
Following Nala's words, the palace people opened the silver covers covering the dishes one after another, and the aroma suddenly hit their nostrils, arousing everyone's appetite. Hot dishes were also served one after another, which was really rich. There were soft voices at the table.
, everyone gathered around and talked and laughed, especially the newly elected people who took the opportunity to try their best to make the Nala family happy. They wanted to get the Nala family's common sense like the Shumulu family, so as to reach the sky in one step and get the emperor.
favor.
However, there was only one person in the Shumulu family, so no matter how happy the Nala family was, they never showed any special favor to anyone.
After the party was over, we sat with him for a while before we said our goodbyes. When we came out, the rain still hadn't stopped, and there were small drops of water on the ground in several places, and small splashes were made when we stepped on our shoes.
When the palace servants were packing things in the side hall, they found a red envelope where Nian was sitting, and immediately presented it to Nala. Jade was helping Nala wash her clothes, and when she saw this, she said rather unfairly: "Concubine Nian doesn't know how to advance or retreat."
, the master kindly gave the third elder brother a red envelope as lucky money, but she just threw it here without taking it back."
"If she knew how to advance and retreat, she wouldn't be like this now." Nalash caressed her face carelessly. She has been in poor health, and she has been too tired in the past few days. Once she takes off the makeup, her face will look a little pale.
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Jade took off the golden phoenix from Nala's bun and said: "Normally, this is not the first year that the master has given red envelopes. She has always accepted them before. Why this time..."
"She is venting her anger on me. My support for Hui Gui made her very unhappy. Besides, fifty taels of silver, how can she be so impressed by her handwriting?" He said,
She casually threw the red envelope to Xiao Ningzi who was waiting at the side, "It's a reward for you, take it."
Xiao Ningzi was overjoyed and quickly knelt down and kowtowed, happily saying: "Thank you, Master, for your grace. Thank you, Master for your grace."
Seeing him holding the red envelope like a precious treasure, Nala couldn't help but smile and said: "It's only fifty taels of silver, is there any need to be so happy?"
"As long as it is rewarded by the master, not to mention fifty taels, even five copper coins will be taken back and offered as tribute." Xiao Ningzi said seriously. Money is a small matter, the most important thing is Nala's attitude.
Nala couldn't help but smile and said to Jade: "Look at his monkey mouth. He is used to pleasing people, but he is very dishonest."
Jade's movement paused slightly, and she quickly glanced at Sanfu, who had his head lowered next to him, and said with a smile: "The first important thing for us as slaves is to please our master, and Xiao Ningzi has done nothing wrong."