On the day of the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, Yun Nan brought Mrs. Yun and Yun Zixiang into the palace. The carriage drove them to the entrance of the palace, and then the father-in-law took them into the Shouxi Palace, which was the place where banquets were held in the past.
Due to severe flooding and drought this year, the banquet was held extremely simply, and the Queen Mother did not say anything. It had been a long time since there had been such a big happy event in the palace.
The seats at the banquet were separated for men and women. Mrs. Yun and Yun Zixiang sat among the female relatives. There were also some familiar faces at the banquet. Princess Xuanzhao and Lin Jinyue also came, but it was not good to sit closer to the front. After talking to them, the banquet gradually started as people gradually arrived...
Since this birthday banquet was organized by the Queen, she arrived earlier. She greeted the ladies from various families. She usually dressed in simple and elegant clothes, but today she was also wearing a pure red palace dress, which was floor-length and had a thin waist. The belt is restrained, showing a tight grip, and a nine-treasure coral hairpin in the hair, which makes her face look like a peony, actually outshines the beautiful concubine beside her, which inevitably attracts more attention.
The queen was holding Miss Song's hand and talking to her with a smile.
Because of the Queen's majesty, Song Yinwan could only smile and cater to her, unable to see her emotions.
It was not difficult for everyone to see that the queen intended to marry Miss Song to the prince.
The princes also cheered up and paid attention to every move here.
Yes, the queen's mother's family has long been in decline. If we don't find good protection for the prince now, in a few years, when the other princes become more prosperous, there will be no place for their mother and son.
Yun Zixiang also received greetings from some official ladies, and he brushed them off one by one. After all, who was sincere? They just relied on his father's promotion and being related to the Lin family.
His eyes unconsciously glanced at Chu Qian, who was drinking with his colleagues. When he noticed his gaze, he met Yun Zixiang's eyes. He curled his lips and raised his glass.
Yun Zixiang turned his head away in embarrassment and raised his tea cup to hide his embarrassment.
At this time, the father-in-law's voice came: "The Emperor and the Queen Mother are here!"
With these words, everyone stood up to greet the most distinguished men and women in Chu.
"See the Emperor and the Queen Mother! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Queen Mother! Thousand years live the Queen Mother!"
Emperor Chu Wen walked to the dragon chair above and sat down, and the Queen Mother followed suit and sat on the throne next to him.
"Today is the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. No need to be polite, please sit down."
Emperor Chu Wen said with a smile
"Write the Emperor's grace!"
After hearing these words, everyone sat down at ease and resumed the liveliness just now, chatting from time to time.
"I will take advantage of this good day to marry the two newlyweds!"
Everyone in the audience has already guessed who it is. It is a great honor to have the emperor personally grant the marriage.
Emperor Wen of Chu pointed out: "Song Aiqing! I heard that you have a daughter with unparalleled talent and beauty, and a beautiful heart. Is she here today?"
Prime Minister Song stood up and said, "My little girl is stupid and cannot bear such praise from the emperor."
Everyone could hear Prime Minister Song's modesty. After all, Miss Song has a good reputation.
Seeing this, Song Yinwan hurriedly came out to salute and kneel down and said: "My little girl Song Yinwan is here to see the Emperor!"
"Get up and talk"
"The prince has asked me to marry you for a long time. How about I give you to the prince as his concubine now?"
He originally disagreed, but when he thought about the Queen's mother's contribution, he felt a little guilty. The Queen had never asked him for anything, so he couldn't refuse, so he had to agree.
Emperor Chu Wen wanted to ask, but the majesty in his words was indeed audible to others, and he could not tolerate your refusal.
Song Yinwan remained silent, and finally said helplessly in the eyes of her father's intimidation: "My lord, thank you for your grace!"
Kowtow, it seems that this life will be spent in the palace wall
That's how the royal family is, even if you don't get what you want, you still have to agree with a smile, and you won't be even slightly satisfied.
The two of them stepped back, and the prince stepped forward to thank him. He looked at Song Yinwan with a look that was sure to win.
"This second happy event is the marriage between Chu Aiqing and the daughter of the Yun family. The two of them are in love, I..."
Before Emperor Chu Wen could finish speaking, the Queen Mother interrupted: "Your Majesty! Yue'er is not young anymore, and she also likes this child Qi'an. It's better for you to fulfill her, and forget about this palace's worries."
The "Yue'er" in her mouth was Su Xinyue, the legitimate daughter of the second wife of the Su family. She was looking at Chu Qian shyly at this time, but he didn't even look at her, just waiting for the emperor's answer.
Yun Zixiang also immediately thought of it. After all, Su Qing had just died in Nan'an Palace, so it was natural to send a new one, and the most suitable person for this was none other than the Su family.
The Queen Mother spoke so earnestly and thoughtfully that people didn't know how to refuse. After all, today is the Queen Mother's birthday. It would be a big sin to disturb her mood.
Even Emperor Chu Wen didn't expect that she would be so disrespectful to him and promise their daughter from the Su family to Qi An in public. As today was the Queen Mother's birthday, Emperor Chu Wen didn't show any bad expression.
After a pause, he looked in the direction of Yun Zixiang and said, "I wonder what you think?"
This time he threw the question to Yun Zixiang
Yun Zixiang thought for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, and then walked out and saluted: "Go back to the emperor, I don't want to serve the same husband with him, and I don't want a third party to appear in their relationship."
Knowing that I was a little rude, I knelt down
The Queen Mother seemed a little dissatisfied and said, "As a girl, how can you be so small-minded!"
Chu Qian looked at her worriedly, but he believed she could solve it
"My daughter will only marry one person in her life. Master Chu made a promise to me. As a gentleman, he will definitely abide by it. As a woman, who would want a third person to appear? I hope the Queen Mother will fulfill her promise. Zi Xiangding I will keep in mind Her Majesty’s wishes for success today!”
She spoke so loudly that everyone took a breath, not expecting that she would be so bold.
"You..." The Queen Mother pointed at her angrily
It wasn't until the nanny next to me reminded me that I was rude and I quickly recovered.
"But is it true, Qi'an!" Emperor Wen of Chu asked
"Exactly! I will never marry anyone other than Zixiang in my life."
After hearing this, Emperor Wen of Chu laughed heartily and said, "Queen Mother! You have heard it, right? I can't do this thing of beating mandarin ducks."
Completely ignoring the angry face of the queen mother next to her
After a long while, the Queen Mother sighed and waved her hands and said: "That's all, get up, I won't interfere anymore."
"My lord, thank you, the Queen Mother, for your success!"
Yun Zixiang was helped up by Chu Qian, and she didn't know when he came over.
The faces of the Su family are not very good either, everyone's face is gloomy.
Everyone is envious of this relationship. It won’t be long before the story of Chu Qian and Yun Zixiang will spread throughout the streets.
They both knelt down to thank the Emperor for his grace.
Finally, the banquet came to an end, and everyone wished the Queen Mother: "Blessed as the East Sea, and as long as the Southern Mountains!"
The banquet has dispersed, but everyone is still interested.
When he left, many people congratulated him: "Master Chu! Congratulations, congratulations!"
"You just scared me to death. Don't do this kind of thing again in the future." Mrs. Yun said worriedly on the way back.
"I think you have the spirit of my Yun family just now!" Yun Nan rarely spoke sarcastically to his wife.
I only got a blank look from my wife
Yun Nan: "..."
