Hua Jue was moved in her heart and said sheepishly: "Where can any master say that he and his servant are relatives? Your servant is beyond your reach, Qingyi Empress. However, in my heart, I have already regarded you as a relative. I will be yours in this life and this life." As a slave, you will definitely serve your master with all your heart and soul, without any second thoughts!"
Qingyi sighed softly: "Although we are born very different, it is not easy for us to become closer than real sisters in a lonely palace! Hua Jue, don't worry, I will cherish you and me as sisters." My love will never let you down for your devotion to me!"
Today, King Zhui Lan held a winter banquet and prepared sumptuous delicacies to reward those who came to the banquet. Empress Qingyi, who had been ill for a long time, was also present, which was really surprising.
But when everyone saw her again after many years, they felt that she was stunningly beautiful in purple clothes, which really added a touch of national beauty and heavenly fragrance to this winter banquet.
Qi Long, the Minister of Rites, raised his glass and said to Lan Lin: "Your Majesty, I still vaguely remember the grace of Queen Qingyi when she entered the palace for the first time. I was so shocked that I thought it was the fairy who came down to earth and entered the Zhuilan Palace. It's been a long time. After many years, I have the honor to see the appearance of Empress Qingyi again, she is still radiant and stunning in the harem!"
"Who is Master Qi talking about in the harem? What about me, Yenong?"
Queen Ye Nong arrived late. When the ministers saw her, they immediately knelt down and saluted.
"See the Queen—"
Today Ye Nong is wearing a black and red satin phoenix robe, embroidered with dragons and phoenixes, peonies blooming, her makeup is grand and dignified, the golden crown on her head is gorgeous, inlaid with red, blue, and white gems, and her slender Wearing a white pearl bracelet and a golden bracelet on her hand, her entire makeup highlighted her majesty as a queen, and she stood out among a group of concubines.
Qi Long, the Minister of Rites, suddenly felt that he had made a mistake, but fortunately he was also the top scholar in liberal arts at that time, so he immediately explained it: "The Queen is after the orchid, so naturally thousands of birds will pay homage to the phoenix, and she will be loved by thousands of people!"
Ye Nong smiled coldly and sat down next to Lan Lin.
Lan Lin frowned slightly and asked, "Today I have a winter banquet to enjoy with all the civil and military officials. Why are you so late after you have established a country?"
Ye Nong smiled unhurriedly, then reached out and stroked the golden flower hairpin on her bun, and said to him: "Your Majesty has set up a winter banquet to have fun with all the civil and military officials. It is natural that it is indispensable. Madam Warring States is attending the banquet, I have personally invited Madam Warring States for you, she will be here shortly!"
Upon hearing the words "Mrs. Warring States Period", Lan Lin couldn't help but frown slightly, and all the civil and military officials were startled, looking at each other, and then asked Queen Ye Nong with surprise on their faces: "Empress, I didn't expect this time The winter banquet was actually able to invite Mrs. Warring States. She has always been unwilling to participate in court affairs, so how come Yaxing comes to the palace to attend the banquet this time?"
Ye Nong curled her red lips, smiled slightly, and gave Lan Lin a proud look.
Lady Nai Wuying of the Warring States Period was a legendary woman from the Zhuilan Kingdom. She was a woman with great business acumen. She married three men in her life and almost controlled most of the financial resources of the Zhuilan Kingdom. Her third husband, It is Xuanluhou Yicang.
When the country of Zhui Lan was hit by a tsunami and the whole country fell into depression, the national treasury suffered losses and was unable to recover. Wu Ying opened a warehouse to provide relief and helped Lan Lin survive the disaster. From then on, Wu Ying was named the Lady of the Warring States Period. , enjoys a high status in Zhuilan Kingdom.
Even Lan Lin, who is the king of Zhuilan, is very afraid of her. After all, half of the financial resources of Zhuilan Kingdom are in Wuying's hands.
The Warring States Lady Wu Yingye was the first person Ye Nong wanted to win over when he wanted to become king. As long as she had strong financial resources behind her and enough support from courtiers, she could compete with Lan Lin.
Wuying entered the palace. She sat on the carriage specially prepared for her and came slowly. When other courtiers heard that King Zhuilan had hosted a winter banquet, they all rushed to the banquet without stopping. Fortunately for her, it seemed that the whole The whole party was waiting for her alone, unhurriedly, leisurely and leisurely.
Wu Ying had no interest in the boring banquet in the palace, and it was not as fun as the banquet set by their merchants.
The courtiers sat together solemnly, watching the dancers dance, talking around that guy Lan Lin about flattery and nonsense about the peace of the country and the people, and then listened to that guy Lan Lin's long speech.
Big talk, it really hurts my ears.
When Xuanlu Hou Yicang was still alive, she went to the palace with him. After attending several such boring banquets, she vowed not to come again. But this time Queen Ye Nong applied for an invitation, not intending to have a winter banquet, so she naturally had to give it. Her face.
The carriage rattled along the empty road paved with white jade, and the curtains of the carriage were inadvertently lifted by the wind. Mrs. Warring States, who was leaning on the couch, accidentally caught a glimpse of a group of people on the complex road connecting the palace. He was hurriedly passing by carrying melon and fruit cakes for the winter feast.
The leader was a white-faced man dressed in blue and with an imposing appearance.
Mrs. Warring States just had a quick glance in the carriage, and she suddenly became energetic. She raised her round jade hand, opened the curtain of the carriage window, and then asked the maid sent by the queen to greet the carriage: "Who is the leader? The young master of our family? He is so handsome!"
The palace maid said: "Madam has not been to the palace for two years, so of course she doesn't know that he is Eunuch Lin Xie, the eunuch in charge of Zhuilan Palace."
Mrs. Warring States frowned slightly and said, "The eunuch in charge? I remember that the eunuch in charge of Zhui Lan Palace was a bad old man, wasn't he? Why did Eunuch Lin Xie rise to power so quickly?"
The palace maid said: "Back to Madam, he saved your majesty's life at Suoyun Lake two years ago and was brought back to the Zhuilan Palace by your majesty. Later, he became so fond of your majesty that he was promoted to the position of chief eunuch! Serving you!"
Mrs. Warring States raised her lips and smiled: "Haha! Your Majesty is really interesting. You actually turned your savior into a eunuch? I really don't know if he is repaying or taking revenge! Hahaha! It's such a pity for this fair-faced and handsome Lin. Xie, how come such a handsome and extraordinary person is a eunuch?"
After hearing this, the palace maid waved her sleeves and smiled.
As we all know, Lady Wu Ying of the Warring States Period had a bold nature and played with many men in private. Even though Xuanlu Hou Yicang was so angry with her that she returned to the west early, she did not restrain herself at all.
In a gathering of merchants headed by her, if she sees someone who is outstanding and agrees with her, as long as she picks it with her finger, there will be no one she can't hook.
There are many young courtiers in the palace who fall under her pomegranate skirt. After all, with the full help of the Warring States Lady behind her, the future is bright. It is said that the newly promoted No. 1 Scholar has not known this lady for some time. .
When Mrs. Warring States arrived at the winter banquet, it was truly a feast for the eyes. Even Ye Nong, who was arrogant and domineering just now, had to step down to greet her, giving her enough face.
"Wuying meets your majesty!"
Mrs. Warring States held up her skirt and leaned forward slightly to salute Lan Lin. When she leaned over, a piece of spring light was half-covered and half-exposed on her chest, which aroused people's imagination.
Although Mrs. Warring States is famous, she is also a great beauty after all, and she is also a very rich beauty. Who wouldn't like her? All the courtiers were dumbfounded, and their mouths were all wet on the floor.
On the other hand, Lan Lin, who was sitting on the throne, remained unmoved. He just said politely: "Without courtesy, it's really brilliant that Mrs. Warring States can come to attend Gu's winter banquet!"
Mrs. Warring States raised her lips and smiled: "Your Majesty, you are so polite! These are small gifts that Wu Ying brought for Your Majesty, please accept them with your Majesty's approval!"
Mrs. Warring States clapped her hands lightly, and a group of people came up behind her. They were holding extremely expensive treasures, some of which were even better than the usual rewards in the palace, and some of which were so rare that they had seen them for the first time.
Lan Lin was very happy when he saw that Mrs. Warring States still gave him enough face.
Immediately inviting her to the table, Mrs. Warring States sat down next to Queen Ye Nong. She happened to be facing Qingyi, who was sitting next to Lan Lin. Qingyi was amazingly beautiful, but just sitting there, nothing happened. Not to mention it would make you feel ashamed.
Fortunately, the other party is the Warring States Lady, who is backed by half of the wealth of Zhuilan Kingdom, otherwise she would really feel ashamed.
At this moment, Lin Xie led a group of palace servants and once again came forward to serve the dishes for a new round of winter banquet. Everyone drank and drank and enjoyed the singing and dancing of the dancers on the stage.
During this period, Mrs. Warring States looked towards Lin Xie, who was standing next to Lan Lin, intentionally or unintentionally.
Lan Lin is actually a dragon among men, and he has his own attractions. It’s not like Madam Warring States never had a crush on him back then. Didn’t she want to enter the harem and make a mark?
The concubine whose name is unclear is just because she likes Lan Lin's beauty.
If the monarch is willing, it's not like she can't buy him a one-night romance, but it's a pity that Lan Lin seems to be a born fool, turning a blind eye to her beauty trap, which makes him boring in the end.
When she saw him today, Lin Xie, who was standing next to Lan Lin, was the most beautiful man she had ever seen. When a man is beautiful, he will inevitably smell a little like powder.
But Lin Xie was different. His beauty was more heroic, with a cold ascetic face and a serious look that aroused a bit of interest in teasing.
But it turned out to be a eunuch, which immediately made Madam Warring States feel a little disappointed.
On this side of the banquet, Qingyi's eyes were also serving and drinking tea for a moment, scanning Lin Xie indiscriminately.
Lin Xie seemed to be looking directly at the stage, but his body and mind were focused on Qingyi beside him. At this moment, the distance between the two of them was very close, only less than one meter apart. In the banquet in full view of everyone, each of them was Understanding each other's thoughts, affection is conveyed secretly in the bright and sunny weather. From time to time, their eyes meet for a moment, but they soon disperse and seem to be looking elsewhere.
Lan Lin narrowed his eyes slightly and watched the singer dancing on the stage with enjoyment. He tapped his fingers on the table as if he was intoxicated. In fact, no one knew what he was thinking.
After a banquet, everyone had their own thoughts.
Tianchen Palace.
Fu'an served the fragrant tea to Mrs. Warring States, and then carefully stepped aside.
