Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 353 Dragon Boat Festival Greetings
The sedan carriages of a group of concubines stopped on the other side of Ningchun Hall.

Several small boats had already stopped on the shore, and the concubines boarded the boats in order.

It was rare that Concubine Yi did not follow Concubine Hui on the boat, but humbly let Concubine Rong board the boat first.As for Concubine Liang, who was behind Concubine Rong, she had already boarded Concubine Hui's ship.

As soon as she saw Wanxian, Concubine Yi took the initiative and said humbly: "Sister Concubine Shu, it's a rare meeting today, why don't we take a boat together."

Wanxian couldn't say no, so she nodded quickly and said, "Okay, sister Yifei, please go first."

After Yifei nodded, she was helped by the palace maid to get on the boat.

Wanxian immediately followed and was supported by Qiaoguo and Yunxia into the boat.

Hebi is a smart person. She knew that Concubine Yi would have something to say if she wanted to talk to Concubine Shu at this time.So he and his concubine took care of themselves and boarded a separate boat, enjoying themselves alone.

After Wanxian sat down, Concubine Yi quickly said jokingly: "Sister Concubine Shu, the plate of tourmaline beads you are wearing today is a new reward from Lord Long Live, right? It's really beautiful."

Hearing this, Wanxian unconsciously touched the tourmaline beads under Dongzhu's collar. She was very happy for others to boast about the favor shown to her by Long Live Lord.So he rarely replied: "Yes, this is a new reward from Lord Long live this morning. I like it very much, so I brought it with me."

Even if you already know in your heart the favor that Long Live Lord has shown to Concubine Shu, and you already have the intention to be on good terms with Concubine Shu.But listening to the showy air in Shu Fei's mouth, I still couldn't help but feel sour in my heart.Concubine Yi finally suppressed the sourness in her heart and said kindly to Wanxian: "I invite my sister to take the boat with me today for no other reason. One is to apologize to my sister in person, and the other is to say thank you to my sister. I thought it would be better in the morning I’ve been talking to my sister since the day before, but I’ve been feeling unwell recently. That’s why I’m talking to you, sister, today.”

As soon as Wanxian heard what Yifei said, she knew that Yifei was apologizing for what her sister Guo Luoluo had promised.However, after these few days of pleasant life, Wanxian's previous anger has disappeared.So Wanxian quickly said: "Sister Yifei, please don't worry about it. I have already forgotten what Guo Luoluo promised."

Concubine Yi saw the disapproval on Wanxian's face, and then thought of her son Yinzhen's errand in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.He also knew that Wanxian was only concerned about the situation and not the person, otherwise she would not have talked about Yinzhen in front of Long Live Lord.Concubine Yi sighed and complained to Wanxian: "I know that you have a lot of energy, sister, but this matter is indeed a lie made by my unlucky sister. But my sister is in the Buddhist hall now. You can't leave the Buddhist hall easily while reciting the Buddha's name. Therefore, I still have to apologize to you in person." After saying this, Concubine Yi stood up and performed a blessing salute to Wanxian.

However, before Yi Fei finished, she was helped up by an anxious Wanxian and said: "Sister Yi Fei is so polite, but it is just a trivial matter. I cannot afford to be like you, sister Yi Fei."

Concubine Yi took Wanxian's hand and said sincerely: "Thank you so much, Sister Shu, for your magnanimity. So, I have to thank you, sister. Thank you so much, sister, for speaking in front of Long Live Lord and for my unsatisfactory performance." The ninth elder brother got a job in the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

"Sister Yi Fei, you are so polite. I was just saying it smoothly in front of Lord Long Live. It is naturally the grace of Lord Long Live and Brother Nine's own ability that the ninth elder brother got the job of the Ministry of Internal Affairs." Wanxian declined. .I really just said that.

"Having said that..." Concubine Yi was very happy that Wanxian mentioned Brother Jiu's own ability, and then said: "But if you hadn't started talking like this, sister, how could Lord Long Live have thought of Yinzhen's own talents? . So I have to thank my sister."

Wanxian was held by Concubine Yi enthusiastically, and she didn't know what to say.

When Concubine Yi saw that Wanxian was silent, she quickly said, "Sister Concubine Shu, Yinzhen sent a lot of jewelry and ornaments a few days ago. I specially selected some of the best ones and thought of giving them to my sister."

Wanxian excused herself: "Sister Yi Fei is so polite, so you don't need these things."

"Oh, that's not what you said. Although these things are not as good as those that Long live the Lord rewarded you, they are still good things. Sister Shufei, you can keep them for your own fun or to reward people." Concubine Yi naturally said Not wanting Wanxian to shirk, she quickly spoke up.

Before Wanxian could continue to evade, she heard Wan Hai, the eunuch in charge of Yi Fei outside, replying: "To my Majesty Yi Fei and Empress Shu Fei, the boat has pulled over. Please come ashore."

Seeing this, Concubine Yi quickly pulled Wanxian away and said, "Sister Concubine Shu, let's get ashore quickly. It's not good to make the Queen Mother wait."

Wanxian had no choice but to follow Yi Fei's footsteps and walk out of the boat.

When Concubine Yi and Wanxian came ashore, they saw that Concubine Tong Jia, Concubine Hui, Concubine Rong, Concubine Liang and concubines were all ready.

So the group of people walked towards the gate of Ningchun Hall.

The eunuch on duty at the door quickly reported inside.

When all the concubines arrived at the main courtyard of Ningchun Hall, they saw Nanny Ning, who was waiting beside the Empress Dowager, walking out.

"I would like to say hello to the imperial concubine, and to all the empresses. The Queen Mother is already sitting in the main hall, and has ordered the servants to invite all the empresses to come in." Aunt Ning saluted respectfully and said.

After hearing this, the other six people, led by Concubine Tong Jia, divided into two rows and walked into the main hall.As soon as he entered the main hall, he saw the empress dowager sitting dignifiedly on the throne in court clothes.The Crown Princess, Galudai Gege, and Lin Jiafujin all stood aside.

There are already seven futons placed in the center of the main hall.

All the concubines hurriedly knelt down on the futon one by one, kowtowed to the Empress Dowager and said, "I will pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. I wish the Empress Dowager a happy Dragon Boat Festival and a long happy life." After saying this, they bowed to the Empress Dowager and bowed three times. Kowtow.

After the ceremony, the Empress Dowager waved her hand and said kindly in Mongolian: "Let's all kowtow."

Aunt Ning hurriedly translated: "The Queen Mother has ordered that all ladies and gentlemen please stand up."

All the concubines were helped up by their respective maids.

The Queen Mother said again: "Everyone, please sit down."

Concubine Tong Jia quickly thanked the Queen Mother and said, "I would like to thank the Queen Mother for her grace."

Wait until Concubine Tong Jia sat down on the first seat on the left.Concubine Hui originally wanted to sit down opposite Concubine Tong Jia, but looking at the Crown Princess standing next to the Queen Mother, she helplessly sat down below Concubine Tong Jia.

As the Crown Princess, her status is actually more noble than that of a noble concubine.It's just that the Crown Princess knows etiquette and always gives way to the noble concubine.

The rest of the people followed Concubine Hui's movements and sat down one by one.The Queen Mother gently patted the Crown Princess's hand and said, "Go and sit down quickly. Galudai, why don't you sit down next to your Grandma Sumama?"

After Galudai responded crisply, he happily sat down on Wanxian's head.

The Crown Princess looked at her cheerful daughter, shook her head helplessly and apologized to the Queen Mother: "Please calm down the Queen Mother, Galudai is still young after all."

The Queen Mother looked at Wanxian and Galudai who were whispering, and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, the Ai family will be happy to see them like this. Just go and do it."

The princess felt relieved and sat in her seat with peace of mind.

Everyone saw the empress dowager looking lovingly at Wanxian and Galudai who were whispering below, and they began to think deeply in their hearts unconsciously.

Seeing that Lin Jiafujin was the only one left standing awkwardly in the hall, Grandma Ning had no choice but to approach the Empress Dowager and remind her.

The Queen Mother glanced sideways at Lin Jiafujin, who looked embarrassed, and waved to Aunt Ning.

Nanny Ning immediately stepped forward and pulled the hem of Lin Jiafujin's clothes, leading Lin Jiafujin to sit down next to the concubine.

As soon as Galudai sat down under Wanxian, he said to Wanxian: "Suma Ma, be safe during the Dragon Boat Festival."

"You are also well. You look really good in court clothes today." Wanxian praised Galudai who was neatly dressed.

After Galudai smiled at Wanxian, he saw the tourmaline beads on Wanxian's chest at a glance, and quickly praised: "Suma Ma, the plate of tourmaline beads you brought today is really beautiful, and the color is also beautiful. .”

Wanxian touched her tourmaline beads and said, "Yes, I also think the color is beautiful. By the way, I have something good for you." Wanxian said as she was about to take it off her wrist. When a pink beaded tourmaline bracelet was put on Galudai's hand.

The eunuch outside had already come in to greet you and reported back: "I would like to send my greetings to the Empress Dowager. To inform the Empress Dowager, clan Fujin, Prince Fujin, and clan princesses have come to greet you."

Listening to Nanny Ning's translation, the Queen Mother ordered: "Let them come in."

As soon as the Empress Dowager gave the order, a group of princes Fujin and clan relatives Fujin and clan Gege walked into the main hall and knelt on the ground to greet the Empress Dowager and said: "I would like to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. I wish the Empress Dowager a happy Dragon Boat Festival and good fortune." That's it. After Liu Su knelt down and bowed three times, he then greeted the concubines and said, "I will pay my respects to all of you, and wish you happiness and peace."

(End of this chapter)