Long Harem Road

Chapter 24

The "Christmas" is approaching, and the palace is filled with lights and festoons, full of joy. The queen is busy preparing for the "Christmas", so she canceled the greetings for the last three days. .

It was almost noon when Baozhu woke up, because the emperor had specially ordered her to leave in the morning, no one came to bother her, of course, except for a few close confidants, the following only said that she hadn't left the palace.

Thinking of going out in the middle of the night last night, Baozhu couldn't help feeling depressed, no wonder Zhao Zhen readily agreed to her.

When she cheerfully changed into the men's clothes specially found by the emperor, she excitedly pretended to be Zhao Zhen's personal boy, and led a dozen men in black, and sneaked out of the palace.

Only later did I realize that at midnight, the ancient streets were pitch black and deserted.

Zhao Zhen saw her stunned, Aozu beating her chest and couldn't help but feel overjoyed. Could it be that this little girl is being silly because she wants to go out to play? Doesn't she know that there is a "curfew order" this morning?
Who said that the nightlife of the ancient people was also very rich?Isn't this a misleading disciple? With such a good opportunity to go out of the palace, you can only see a piece of darkness. Baozhu's heart is broken. The hateful "curfew order" must be persuaded to abolish it.

I think that Baozhu has lived here for 16 years, and she usually does not leave the gate or walk out of the gate. When there is news, it is passed on by servants. She really forgot or didn't care about this little law.

But finally, after her stalking, stalking, and heroic devotion once again, the emperor pursed his lips and agreed that he would take her out of the palace every year to celebrate her birthday on this day. Well, the main reason is to leave the palace a few hours earlier. palace.

Although there were a few twists and turns in the process, the purpose of the orb was finally perfectly achieved.

Baozhu stood up under Huanxi's service, seeing the redness and swelling on her body, her face was hot, she was ashamed, Huanxi was after all a young girl who hadn't left the cabinet, her face was red and she lowered her head, she didn't dare to look at Baozhu.

"Master, do you want lunch?" Joyfully entered the inner room, looking at Baozhu sitting in front of the bronze mirror with a face full of spring.

"Well, let's go!"

Kunning Palace

The emperor gave the empress a lot of face, so he went directly to the Kunning Palace to have lunch with the empress. After lunch, Zhao Zhen looked at the elegant and luxurious queen in front of him with an unchanged expression, and the corners of his mouth twitched fiercely.

"Queen, tomorrow is Christmas. You have worked hard the past few days, Queen."

"Sharing the emperor's worries is what a concubine should do." The empress was not surprised by honor or disgrace, sitting opposite the emperor, and the two asked and answered questions. It was indescribably strange for a couple to get along like this.

Zhao Zhen and the empress have been getting along like this for nearly ten years, and he has been fascinated by the relationship between his father and empress since he was a child, and he doesn't think there is anything wrong with it.

In his cognition, it has long been ingrained in his belief that being a wife, especially a queen who is the mother of the world, must be dignified and able to support the scene.

But in front of outsiders, they are dignified and beautiful, and the two of them still respect each other like "ice" when they get along in private. After a long time, it is inevitable that they will be upset.

Zhao Zhen and the empress were discussing about rewarding the harem, but his heart drifted to that smart, lively little woman who pulled him to act like a baby, remembering that she was ever-changing in front of him.

Sometimes smart, sometimes cute, sometimes wise, sometimes clumsy, with a smile on his face, such a lovely person, I don't know if he will give birth to such a beloved baby?

For a long period of time in the future, when Baozhu and Zhao were together, Zhao Zhen stared at her belly and giggled from time to time, which frightened her out of her wits, but she didn't know the source was here.

"Queen, this is the list of rewards for the harem this time. Let's announce the decree at the family banquet after the "Christmas"!"

The empress felt a little bit bitter in her heart, and took the list. Could it be that the emperor accompanies her for lunch once in order to reward other women in the harem, how can she not complain in her heart.

Thinking that the education she received since she was a child is how to be a qualified queen, but she really fell in love with the emperor who should not be tempted the most.

"Your Majesty, is this Ji Jieyu's award a little...?" The queen frowned slightly when she saw Ji Baozhu's award, and looked at the emperor cautiously, hoping it wasn't what she thought.

"Ji Shangshu shared my worries and solved the flood in the south of the Yangtze River, so he should be rewarded!" Zhao Zhen didn't change his face. When he made this list, he thought that the queen would ask, but is it really just because of Ji Shangshu?I'm afraid even the emperor himself can't tell clearly.

"The concubine obeys the decree!" The queen looked at the emperor carefully and frowned slightly, she seemed to be unhappy but did not attack, and then she breathed a sigh of relief, but it was only because of the protection of her father and brother.

That night, the emperor even stayed in the Queen's Kunning Palace, and the next day was "Christmas".

On October [-]th, the emperor's "Birthday" was held for the first time since the emperor took the throne. The atmosphere in the capital was unprecedentedly high, and the people rejoiced.

There are even rumors that the emperor is the real dragon emperor, and the gods tested the emperor for three years, lamenting his diligence and love for the people and caring for the people.

When the emperor's "Birthday" is approaching, to satisfy the emperor's wishes, give big gifts to the people, and reward the obedient people under his rule. Nearly half of the kind people found rewards from the gods at home.

Some local tyrants, evil gentry and local snakes who are full of crimes on weekdays are punished to varying degrees, which adds a mysterious touch to the "Christmas".

The emperor is the lord who loves the people praised by the gods, and the unification of the world is the general trend. The news that the people are blessed by the gods quickly spread across the country.

After the five drums of the day, all civil and military officials will go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to congratulate.

After presenting the birthday gift, the emperor entertained all the ministers.

The Golden Dragon Banquet is extraordinarily rich. There are 28 hot dishes, 29 cold dishes, [-] soup dishes, [-] side dishes, [-] fresh fruits, [-] melons and candied fruits, snacks, cakes, There are [-] types of pasta such as cakes, a total of [-] types.

The emperor brought the queen to the seat with a high profile, and the empress dowager was also invited out. At this time, Baozhu and other concubines were not eligible to participate, so they could only stay in their palace aggrievedly, waiting for the family banquet in the evening.

"I wish the emperor a long life like heaven, and good fortune like the deep sea. Long live the emperor, long live, long live, the empress dowager, thousand years, thousand years, the queen mother, thousand years, thousand years, thousand years!"

The empress supported the empress dowager from left to right, and appeared at the "birthday banquet", and all civil and military officials knelt down to congratulate her birthday.

The emperor swept across the crowd of ministers, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, with an aura of disdain for the world, he waved his hands, "Let's get up, the birthday banquet begins."

For a time, the sound of silk and bamboo was heard endlessly, inspiring life, civil and military officials mingled with each other, speaking cheerfully and enjoying themselves, and the emperor and empress sat on the head with a perfect smile.

The birthday banquet lasted for four hours. It was arranged at noon, held at noon, and ended at noon. Not only the sitting queen and the heavy phoenix crown of the queen mother, but also the royal family and all civil and military officials were already exhausted.

That night, the emperor stayed in Kunning Palace as a matter of course.

Finally came the third day, which was an opportunity for the concubines in the harem to show themselves. The golden autumn and October were crisp and pleasant, the trees were covered with golden leaves, and the blue sky was covered with cotton-like clouds.

The chrysanthemums in the imperial garden are in full bloom, some are beautiful and elegant, some are bright and eye-catching, some hold their heads high... colorful, in various poses, charming and dazzling under the sunlight, this family banquet for the emperor’s birthday is held at The imperial garden.

"Master, do you need makeup today? Master will definitely be able to outshine everyone today." Huanxi muttered while dressing up Baozhu.

"No, just come as usual, it's not a good thing to get the emperor's attention today." Baozhu said lightly.

"Yes!"

"Huanxi, today you and Liu Quan are going to the birthday banquet with me, Huanxi is optimistic about the interior, and there must be no mistakes."

"Yes, Master!"

In the imperial garden, not only the chrysanthemums are competing for beauty, but also the beauties who are graciously dressed are even more beautiful, such as Wei Guifei who is overwhelmed and beautiful, the beautiful and dignified Concubine Xian, and the gentle and pleasant Concubine Liu.

The heroic Zhang Jieyu, the lively and lovely Wang Meiren, the charming Li Cairen, the charming twins Guo Cairen, and even the embarrassing and transparent Ma Cairen who was imprisoned because of Concubine Ma are also showy, gorgeous Ruo Taoli.

There are also the slim Ma Baolin and Liu Baolin, and Baozhu's unnamed Yu Nu and Cai Nu. These beauties are really radiant, and Bao Zhu can't help being dazzled. I don't know whether the emperor is a chrysanthemum admirer or a beauty .

"The emperor is here, the empress dowager is here, and the empress is here!" The empress supported the empress dowager, the emperor led the eldest prince, the empress led the eldest princess, and the nurse behind her hugged the second princess. The whole family came smiling in the sun.

The people waiting in the imperial garden unconsciously clenched the brocade handkerchiefs in their hands. The cruel reality reminded them once again that only the queen can stand side by side with the emperor. When the prince, his face softened.

"Greetings to the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Queen Mother!"

"Get up, everyone. Today is a family banquet. All concubines are welcome." After sitting upright, the emperor looked at the beautifully dressed beauty next to him, and smiled with satisfaction. No one noticed the deep loathing in his eyes.

He swept through the crowd, and easily found the refreshment. Baozhu was also annoyed, her lack of pretense was now accomplished, and she did the opposite. Sitting silently.

(End of this chapter)