Zhu Jinghong stood outside for a quarter of an hour, and then a eunuch came out and called him in.
However, after entering the palace, his action of slapping snowflakes made the emperor dissatisfied, and he scolded him again.
So Zhu Jinghong didn't feel comfortable eating this dinner.
In fact, except Zhu Yunsheng, everyone at the scene felt uncomfortable.
The prince and Prince Rui are hostile to each other, Chen Zhi and Yuan Chunxu are at odds with each other, the queen is worried about her son's quarrel, and the emperor can't stand the prince's weakness...
On the surface, the banquet lasted for an hour and ended in a friendly manner, and the three Zhu Jinghong brothers took their leave.
It is now the end of the twelfth lunar month, and when the ten years of orthodoxy are coming to an end, all government offices in the imperial city are very busy.
Reconciliation of accounts, recording of merit, rewards and punishments, promotions... these matters must be handled before the end of the year, so that each government office can rest peacefully in the first month.
Of course, as the emperor, Zhu Xianming would be even busier. He was receiving envoys and giving banquets to his ministers, so the whole day was basically full.
When the emperor himself became busy, his control over his son would weaken, so Zhu Jinghong lived a relaxing life for a few more days.
Every day he either practices riding and shooting with the guards, or goes hunting with some young officers in Shanglinyuan. The main thing is to "not do his job properly".
Of course, Zhu Jinghong did not miss studying either, but instead of going to Wenhua Hall, he went to the East Hall of Kunning Palace.
In the blink of an eye, the time comes to the 30th of the twelfth lunar month, which is New Year's Eve.
Even on the last day of the year, the palace was still very busy.
For example, in Kunning Palace at this moment, the Queen is summoning Mrs. Gaoming, and those summoned today are all in the first rank.
At this moment, Jia Mu also entered the palace and was talking to a group of ladies in the corridor outside the main hall. This was almost impossible to do in the past, and it was obviously due to the influence of Yuanchun's seal.
People outside were chatting, but the newly promoted first-grade imperial ministers who were summoned inside the palace were listening to the Queen's instructions.
In the room on the west side of the main hall, more than a dozen palace maids were ready. Each of them was carrying a tray with bright and gorgeous crown clothes neatly stacked on top.
Obviously, these things will be given to the new emperors outside.
Everything goes smoothly, but sometimes surprises happen suddenly.
Because the palace is so large, additional lighting is needed even during the day, so there are four candlesticks in the room at this moment.
There was no problem at first, but suddenly a strong wind blew open the closed window and knocked down one of the lamps.
Just in time, the candle fell onto one of the trays. Although the nearest palace maid tried her best to save it, the red dress was still burned with a hole.
"What...what should I do?"
The maids in the room hurriedly came forward to watch. They were so frightened when they saw the holes in their clothes that they even forgot to close the window that was blown open.
The leading female officer was also very anxious. She was about to be rewarded. How could she do it if one of her clothes was damaged?
Although the Shangfu Bureau still had stock, it would take at least two quarters of an hour to get there and back, and there was simply no time.
At this moment, a cold voice came from outside: "What's going on?"
Everyone took a closer look and saw that it was a female officer from the Shangfu Bureau. Her arrival meant that the rewards would begin soon.
The leading female official looked anxious and reported, "Hu Shangfu, the wind blew down the candlestick just now and burned one of your clothes!"
"What?"
Hu Shangfu's eyes widened, and he quickly stepped forward to push away the people blocking him, and saw a hole in his clothes.
"You idiots are too careless. How can you explain this to the queen?"
Hu Shangfu scolded fiercely and was thinking of countermeasures, but he had no idea at all.
"It's so good, why are you arguing?"
Hearing this voice, everyone looked towards the door, but it was Zhu Yunsheng who was wandering around out of boredom, and several attendants who were playing with her.
Before anyone could answer, Zhu Yunsheng entered the room and said with a smile: "What good thing can I see?"
Everyone quickly moved out of the way, and then Zhu Yunsheng saw a hole burned into the tray.
"Princess, they are doing things carelessly, and I am teaching them a lesson!" Hu Shangfu replied.
Zhu Yunsheng asked, "I will be rewarded soon. Do you have any remedy?"
Despite his young age, Zhu Yunsheng saw the key issues at a glance.
"This slave is worried about this. It really can't be done... I can only report it to the empress, and I will give up!"
If something goes wrong at this time, severe punishment is certain, and Hu Shangfu also sees it clearly.
"This dress... I also have one over there, why not use it to replace this damaged one!"
Everyone looked at Baochai, Hu Shangfu seemed to be grasping at straws, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "Is what the girl said true?"
Baochai smiled and said, "Why should I lie to you!"
Grabbing Baochai's sleeve, Hu Shangfu was extremely excited: "Without further delay, I would like to ask the girl to get it as soon as possible. I am very grateful!"
"Okay...you guys, please wait a moment!"
Baochai lived in Kunning Palace, and within a few minutes of coming and going, he brought over a brand-new gift suit, which was exactly the same as the one on the tray.
"Thank you girl, thank you girl..." Hu Shangfu beamed with joy.
It was at this moment that a female official appeared outside the room and informed everyone to get ready, as the queen was about to reward the new emperor with official uniforms.
Seeing that the room was getting busy, Zhu Yunsheng led the readers out.
"When did you get this clothes?" Zhu Yunsheng asked the other people's doubts.
Baochai replied calmly: "The Queen gave me a reward a few days ago!"
"Why didn't I hear you say that?"
"This... I don't like glitz and glamour, so I didn't make it public!"
This sentence does not like flashiness, which can be said to be half true and half false. After all, it is true that Baochai was happy and excited when he received the reward.
But her calm and calm look really made Yang Jingting feel heartbroken. She had never received such a reward before.
As for Zhen Qin, she is simply envious of this and fantasizes about when she will be blessed.
Zhu Yunsheng didn't ask any more questions. After wandering around for a while, she returned to the east hall. She was extremely bored at the moment.
Sitting back on the chair in the study, Zhu Yunsheng said sadly: "Why didn't Brother Thirteen come over? He promised to bring me fireworks!"
Just listen to Xiang Yun say: "Princess, don't worry, what Thirteenth Master promised will be done!"
In Xiangyun's heart, Zhu Jinghong is the number one hero in the world, so he naturally trusts him unconditionally.
Seeing the look and tone of her words, Baochai couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "I'm afraid this girl is going to fall into it too!"
Zhen Qin, who was on the side, was not very happy, secretly thinking that even this little girl wanted to get involved.
"In the next three or four months, Master Thirteen will choose a concubine. I have to hurry up to please him!" Zhen Qin secretly encouraged herself.
Besides, in the main hall of Kunning Palace, the newly promoted first-grade emperors were all given obedience and bowed down to express their gratitude before exiting the hall.
During this free time, Hu Shangfu appeared next to the queen and told her about the accident just now.
Hearing that it was Baochai who resolved the incident, Yang Qingyin praised her even more, and then ordered Hu Shangfu to supply Baochai with the gift of clothes, and also rewarded her with a jade Ruyi.
The summons in Kunning Palace continued, and the emperor was also summoning civil and military ministers, and batch after batch of officials entered Qianqing Palace.
In the morning and afternoon, the emperor and empress never rested, and they didn't really finish their work until the sun was about to set.
Today is New Year's Eve. After the country's affairs are finished, the emperor and empress have to be busy with Lao Zhu's family affairs.
At this moment, in the Chonghua Palace, a large number of palace maids and eunuchs are ready. The royal family will hold a family banquet here today.
(End of chapter)
