It had been lively for a long time, and then someone outside sang again, announcing that it was Eunuch Su Peisheng who wanted to see him. Concubine Nian was refreshed, and she quickly leaned out from the crowd of beauties and said, "Please come in, Eunuch Su!" When everyone heard this, the imperial concubine heard this.
When people arrived, they all calmed down and sat upright.
Su Peisheng walked in with small steps, bowing his waist, with a beam of joy on his face.
He first walked to the center of the front hall, saluted Concubine Nian, Concubine Qi next to him, Concubine Ning, Concubine Yu and others, and said: "Slave Su Peisheng, please give my regards to Concubine Nian, Concubine Qi, Concubine Ning."
Concubine, Concubine Yu, all my masters, please greet me."
Yufei?
Immediately, he kowtowed to Concubine Nian and said: "Congratulations to Concubine Nian on her birthday! I congratulate Concubine Nian on her birthday!".
When Ji Ling heard that Su Peisheng mentioned Concubine Yu, he immediately raised his head and looked beside Concubine Yu.
In the past, when paying respects to the Empress in Kunning Palace, Ji Ling also knew about the existence of Concubine Yu from a distance. However, the atmosphere in Kunning Palace was solemn, the Empress often admonished her, and all the concubines lowered their heads, so
Ji Ling failed to see people clearly every time.
At this time, I looked over unscrupulously, and I saw a woman in her thirties dressed as a palace concubine, sitting next to Concubine Qi, wearing a green and green field-patterned lake silk eight-segment embroidered full moon flag outfit.
Although she was sitting, her back was not straight, and her head was lowered, but she was one shoulder taller than the person next to her. In addition, her figure was relatively strong, and she looked a bit like a female gymnast.
This is Concubine Yu... Ji Ling sighed in her heart.
Looking at this figure... you know that your physical fitness must be very good. No wonder he lived in good health until the Qianlong period, and finally died at the age of ninety-six. What a long life.
Moreover, her son Hongzhou, the fifth elder brother of Yongzheng Dynasty in history, also lived to the age of fifty-nine, and finally died of old age during the Qianlong period without any illness or pain.
Both mother and son are blessed.
Concubine Nian was overjoyed and said with a giggle: "Eunuch Su, Eunuch Su! You've worked hard, get up quickly!" After saying that, she stretched out her hand to help Su Peisheng, and the maid next to her immediately stepped forward to help Su Peisheng up.
Concubine Nian couldn't wait to lean forward slightly and asked expectantly: "Eunuch Su, do you know when the emperor will come?".
Although Su Peisheng stood up, his back was still bowed. At this time, when he heard Concubine Nian's question, he respectfully replied: "As for Concubine Nian, the emperor has just left the morning court and is currently returning to Yangxin Hall.
On the way!".
Concubine Nian was startled, and the smile on her face suddenly froze. She stared at Su Peisheng, and grabbed the peony-carved wood-grain armrest on the seat with her hands, and the long enamel armor was almost knocked off.
Su Peisheng said again unhurriedly: "My Lady, don't be anxious. I would like to ask Lady Nian and other ladies to wait a little longer. The Emperor said that he would go back to Yangxin Hall to change into festive clothes, and he will come to Yikun Palace in a moment."
Concubine Nian breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Su Peisheng, and said with a smile: "Look at what Eunuch Su is saying...half the words and half left! Don't say goodbye to me here in the future."
Su Peisheng agreed, bowed and retreated.
At this time, Concubine Nian's personal maid Zhuyu walked over in small steps, bent down beside Concubine Nian and whispered a few words. Concubine Nian looked around everyone and said with a smile: "Let everyone spend their time in this Yikun Palace.
It’s been a morning, and since the Emperor is coming soon, let’s take our seats first.”
All the concubines said in unison: "Thank you, Concubine Nian!" Then they all stood up from the tea seat and were supported by their respective palace maids and slaves. Under the leadership of the eunuch in charge of Yikun Palace, they walked around to the back hall, where they saw six or seven pictures.
The long table is arranged in a "concave" shape and is covered with silver-red satin with the word "Fu". There are fruits, cold dishes, etc. on the table.
very hungry!
At this time, Ji Ling missed the bowl of short noodles that Xiao Dazi made in the morning.
There are green chopped green onions floating in the soup. The short ribs are cut into small pieces, and each piece is soaked up with the sauce. How fragrant!
Although she ate some pastries from Yi Kun Palace as a token of her time just now, after all the morning's work, she still hasn't had enough to eat...
Ji Ling's stomach growled and began to protest!
Zhang Guiren was standing next to Ji Ling, the closest to her. At this time, he heard the movement of Ji Ling's belly and gave Ji Ling a questioning look, with a slight smile in it.
Ji Ling made a face at her.
Your Majesty, please come quickly... Everyone is waiting hungry...
As if he had heard Ji Ling's call, he finally heard the eunuch's protracted "The Emperor has arrived!" coming from outside.
This voice was shouted three times and spread from the entrance of Yikun Palace to the front hall.
Concubine Nian suddenly stood up and was about to go out to greet her. She stopped again and reached out to stroke her hair on both sides of her temples. Then she went out to welcome her. All the concubines stood up and followed her.
Yin was seen wearing a pair of moon-colored casual clothes, with a thin rabbit skin mandarin jacket on top. He strode in. Seeing that everyone was about to go around the back hall and come forward, he immediately stretched out his hand impatiently to stop.
Concubine Nian rushed forward, knelt down and said softly: "Concubine, please send your greetings to the emperor. Good luck to the emperor!" Yin waved his hand and said: "Concubine Nian is the birthday girl today, so she should be exempted from the gift. Get up!".
Concubine Nian secretly glanced at his expression, stretched out her hand to the maid next to her, stood up gracefully, and said with a sweet smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty!".
When all the concubines saw that she had bowed, they all knelt down and said, "Concubines, please pay your respects to the emperor. Good luck to the emperor!".
Yin said "Huh", which was regarded as an agreement. He reached out and rubbed both sides of the bridge of his nose carelessly, took a deep breath, and then walked to the table and sat down. Ji Ling saw that his eyes were slightly blue, as if
He looked extremely tired after staying up late to review memorials for several days and nights.
When Concubine Nian saw Yin sitting down, she coughed, looked around, and said seriously: "You all get up!" Then she stepped forward with a smile, put a hand on the back of Yin's hand, and said: "Your Majesty, you are not hungry.
My concubine is very hungry, why don't we wait for the right time and just start the banquet?"
Yin responded and said casually: "Well, as you wish, we can eat earlier so that we can go back and rest early."
After hearing this, the concubines secretly exchanged glances with each other.
Concubine Nian was choked by his words, like a bucket of cold water poured on hot coals. She didn't know what to say for a moment. She saw the eunuch who delivered the meal giving instructions at the door, and the palace maids shuttled around like dragons and dragons.
Serve dishes one by one
Ji Ling: Fourth Master, you are so upright... You don't give any face to Concubine Nian... How much do you want to go back?