Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 366: Midnight Banquet
Except for Kangxi, Wanxian and the Empress Dowager, everyone in the Jiujing Sanshi Palace was present.

Seeing that the Queen Mother's seat above her was still there, the Crown Princess quickly approached Concubine Tong Jia and reminded her: "Your Majesty, my daughter-in-law went to pay her respects to the Queen Mother today. The Queen Mother gave the order, saying that she was too tired to have dinner. I won’t come over.”

Aunt Hu, who was next to her, also quickly reported back: "It's all my fault. The eunuch from the Queen Mother's Palace also came to report just now. It was my negligence and I forgot to report back to the empress."

Concubine Tong Jia quickly thanked the Crown Princess: "Really, thank you Crown Princess for reminding me. If Lord Long Live comes here, I'm afraid I will be punished for my sins."

The Crown Princess quickly said modestly: "This is also my daughter-in-law's fault. I didn't inform my mother-in-law in advance. My mother-in-law, my daughter-in-law went back first."

After Noble Concubine Tong Jia nodded to the Crown Princess, she quickly ordered to the people below: "Quickly, quickly remove the Queen Mother's table."

The people below quickly removed the tables that had been prepared.

The princess returned and sat down next to the prince.

The prince asked: "What's going on?"

"Ms. Huang Ma is feeling tired and said she won't come over today." The Crown Princess explained to the Prince.

The prince nodded and stopped talking.

The Crown Princess reminded: "Your Majesty, tomorrow you and I will go to pay homage to Mama Huang. Your Majesty, Madam Huang is our elder. She has always cherished our husband and wife. For the sake of Madam Huang In terms of face, Emperor Ama will turn a blind eye to some things."

"The Crown Princess is right. After the morning court tomorrow, Gu and the Crown Princess will go to greet Mother Huang together. By the way, today you take Hong Jin and Lin Jia to greet Mother Huang. Mother Huang is fine. Are you happy?" The prince felt that the princess was right and agreed quickly.

The Crown Princess said: "No, Mama Huang is not unhappy at all. Mama Huang is old, and what she likes most is for the younger generation to pay her respects. Mama Huang also rewarded Hong Jin with a pair of jade pendants. She also rewarded Lin Jia with a pair of jade pendants. To the hairpin ring." The princess said and shouted to Hong Jin behind her: "Hong Jin, come forward."

Hearing the Crown Princess's shout, Hong Jin quickly left his seat and walked to the Crown Princess.

Lin Jiashi looked happily at her son standing in front.

As for Hongxi, her heart has long been filled with the word jealousy.

Galudai looked at Hongxi's appearance, and his heart was already filled with joy. "Bah, you deserve it. I make you look down on your mother and yourself."

Hong Jin stood beside the Crown Princess, respectfully greeted the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess and said, "My son, please give my regards to Amma, my legitimate mother-in-law."

"Get up. Why don't you quickly take out the pair of jade pendants that your mother Wu Ku gave you today and show them to your Ama." The Crown Princess ordered Hong Jin.

"Yes." Hong Jin quickly took out a pair of top-quality flower and bird jade pendants from the belt around his waist.

The Crown Princess took the jade pendant held by Hong Jin in both hands, handed it to the Prince, and explained: "Prince, this is a rare item. I heard from Madam Huang that it is an old item passed down from the previous dynasty. It was originally given to the Emperor by the royal family. Ma Ma’s betrothal gift.”

The prince took the jade pendant and looked at it carefully, and then told Hong Jin: "This is indeed a rare object, and it has such an extraordinary origin. You have to keep it well, and I will follow you in the future." I often go to pay my respects to the Queen Mother. It is not in vain that the Queen Mother loves you."

Hong Jin carefully took back the jade pendant and replied respectfully: "Yes, my son will always follow his mother-in-law to take it to Mother Uku to pay her respects. In the future, my son will also honor Amma and his mother-in-law."

"Yes. You are thoughtful." The Crown Princess praised Hong Jin after hearing what he said.

"Okay, your kindness is rare. Go back and sit down." The prince also ordered with satisfaction.

"Yes, son, please leave." Hong Jin said, clasping his fists in salute and retreating to his seat.

The Crown Princess discussed with the Crown Prince again: "Tomorrow I will go to the warehouse to pick out some good items and give them to Concubine Shumu. This morning, Concubine Shumu gave Galudai a pink bead and tourmaline bracelet. Concubine. Look at it, the pearls are as big as longan cores, and the most rare thing is that they are all pink. I thought, after all, we have to replace Galudai and return the favor to Concubine Shu."

"Pink pearls are rare treasures. I'm afraid the emperor will give them to Concubine Shu. It's hard for Concubine Shu to think about Galudai like this. She deserves a return gift. Princess, please choose more good ones as repayment gifts. "The prince has always trusted the princess to handle these social matters in the harem.

"Yes, I understand." The Crown Princess nodded.

The Crown Princess had just finished speaking when she saw Liang Jiugong walking in from outside the palace, standing in front of the palace door waving a fly whisk and shouting loudly: "Long live the Lord is here. Concubine Shu is here."

Hearing this, everyone sitting in the palace, including the serving maids and eunuchs, knelt on the ground to welcome the holy driver.

"My sons, ministers, and others respectfully welcome Emperor Ama, and respectfully welcome Concubine Shu."

"I am waiting to welcome you, my concubine, and your concubine Shu." Except for Concubine Tong Jia and Wan Xian, who only said "congratulations to my concubine, my concubine." Others had to add the words "concubine Shu" at the end.

"That's it, let's all get up." Kangxi said while pulling Wanxian away.

Walking to Wanxian's table, Kangxi waved his hand for Wanxian to sit down.

Wanxian understood what Kangxi meant, and after a slight salute, she sat back at her seat.

Everyone stood up in unison and said, "My dear sir, thank you Emperor Ama for your kindness."

"Slave, thank you so much for your grace."

Kangxi sat on his dragon chair and looked at the princes and grandsons gathered together, feeling particularly happy.When people get old, they just like the way their descendants gather together and have fun.Kangxi ordered: "The Empress Dowager is tired and will not join us in the fun."

"Long live the Lord, I have already arranged a table of the Empress Dowager's favorite dishes and sent them to the Empress Dowager's Ningchun Hall." Concubine Tong Jia quickly replied, she wanted to show her virtuous appearance at this moment.

Kangxi heard this and boasted: "The noble concubine is determined."

"Long live the Lord, I dare not take credit. This is my duty." Concubine Tong Jia said humbly.Seeing this opportunity, Imperial Concubine Tong Jia was about to toast Kangxi with a glass of wine.

Unexpectedly, Kangxi waved his hand.

Liang Jiugong, who was standing on one side, already understood. He immediately took two steps forward, took a wine bottle and poured a glass of water into Kangxi's wine cup.

Kangxi held the wine glass and said to the people below him: "Come on, today is the Dragon Boat Festival. Our family will gather together and finish this glass."

As soon as Kangxi finished speaking, everyone present quickly stood up, held their wine glasses to Kangxi, and said in return: "Thank you, Lord Long Live, for your grace." After saying this, everyone present drank all the wine in their glasses.

The prince took the princess and stood up quickly and said to Kangxi: "Your Majesty, my ministers and the Crown Princess would like to have a drink with you."

Kangxi laughed and drank another glass of wine.

Seeing this, the third elder brother and Dong E of Fujin also stood up and offered a toast.

But Kangxi said: "I know what you are thinking, but I have been paying attention to health recently and it is not suitable to drink. You all should sit down and drink and eat."

Third elder brother Yinzhi could only respond and sit back on his seat.

When Wanxian saw that Kangxi said it was inconvenient to drink more, she let go of her worries.This is the best. Drinking too much is harmful to your health. It is right for you to drink less.When she thought of this, Wanxian looked at Kangxi who was standing above her.

It happened that Kangxi also looked at Wanxian, and after their eyes met, they both smiled.

Kangxi ordered Galudai, who was sitting on the table, "Galudai."

Galudai quickly stood up and responded: "Huang Mafa, my granddaughter is here."

"Today's luncheon is for you to propose a toast to the mamas, uncles and aunts in your harem on my behalf. You are doing nothing for the two masters. Why don't you take the wine glass and toast." Kangxi ordered Galudai.

"Yes, my granddaughter would like to abide by the grace of Emperor Mafa." Galudai said, holding a wine glass and the palace maid holding a wine flask, and walked up to Kangxi to propose a toast.

Seeing this, Kangxi shook his head and said, "You don't have to respect me. Go and respect your concubine."

"Yes. Granddaughter excuses herself." Galudai said, bowed and walked to Concubine Tong Jia.

Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked.He couldn't help but rejoiced: "Fortunately, Galudai is not an elder brother, otherwise there would be no room for others."

The Crown Princess looked excitedly at her daughter who was toasting Concubine Tong Jia. She knew that this was Lord Long Live supporting her and her daughter.Thinking of this, the Crown Princess couldn't help but turn her head and look at Hong Xi with a jealous look on her face.The Crown Princess shook her head and ate the dishes on the table happily.As long as he is here, he Hongxi can't even think about causing any trouble.

Concubine Hui calmly accepted Galudai's toast, but her heart was already turbulent.Why, why do the prince and his family still enjoy wealth?But his son's family can only hide in the house and eke out an ignoble existence.

(End of this chapter)