This is quite reasonable.
The reason why Gu Xuan pleads for Taoxiang and the two nuns is simply because she is worried that they will be punished.
But Xie Ziyue had a distinguished status in the palace, and it was too late for Han Xianzong to pamper her, and the Queen Mother would not do anything... It would be good if she did not punish others, but who could punish her?
My daughter didn't show off either.
Xie Ziyue has a delicate heart, but she gets into trouble because she cares too much about Ah Xuan. At this moment, Tao Xiang calmed her down with a few words, and finally there was a smile on her face.
"I don't know what she can give her father tonight." When she said this, Xie Ziyue smiled all over her face.
The little girl had been preparing mysteriously for so long. Xie Ziyue didn't realize it before, but as time went by, her curiosity was really aroused and she really wanted to take a look.
Tao Xiang felt happy when she saw her happy, and said with a smile: "Why should I be anxious? Anyway, I can see it when the time comes."
The evening dinner is not as formal as noon. It is more like a family dinner than a dinner party.
Noon is a formal occasion, and the ministers and their families are all there, so everyone carries some and cannot make mistakes in formal occasions.
The dinner was much more casual. The ministers had also left the palace, leaving only some relatives who were related to the royal family. It was a great pleasure for everyone to get together and see each other's juniors and their congratulatory gifts. thing.
The dinner parties in the previous two years were all enjoyable, but this year's situation was different.
What happened at noon was still like a thorn in everyone's mind. It was unlucky to see blood at the birthday party, not to mention that a dog broke in... This was really the first time in history.
I heard that Wu Zekai has not completely recovered yet. The Queen Mother and Princess Fukang are still guarding there. There are also people in the palace who have been investigating this matter. In such a tense atmosphere, it is strange to be able to relax. .
Everyone was tense at this moment, fearing that someone would accidentally take advantage of them.
It was not until the dinner was about to begin that Han Xianzong arrived belatedly.
Perhaps because he was young and strong, he didn't care so much about good or bad luck. Even if something unlucky like today happened, he still looked normal.
Even after realizing that the atmosphere was not good, he sat down and started chatting. After talking a lot, the atmosphere of the dinner was finally a bit harmonious.
However, everyone looked and saw that Princess Fukang and the Queen Mother still didn't come.
There are also a few fewer concubines... These are Han Xianzong's family affairs. These people don't know the whereabouts of these concubines, and they can't judge.
However, Xie Ziyue glanced around and knew that Rong Jieyu and several other unknown concubines were not here.
Even Concubine Jin is here, holding the third princess Gu Rou in her arms and talking to Gu Rou.
Taking advantage of the fact that there was a dancer performing at the table, Xie Ziyue tilted her head slightly, and Taoxiang immediately bent down in understanding.
"Except for Rong Jieyu, why didn't the other people come?"
Tao Xiang shook her head, but Concubine De who was sitting next to her curled her lips and said: "Sister, don't mention those useless people. But when I saw the dog that was beaten to death, my face turned pale with fright. After I went back, I wanted to declare The imperial physician, but the imperial physicians are all with Princess Fukang, how can they be free?"
The reason why Concubine De knew about this was because one of the concubines was in her palace, and she was the head of the palace. When she heard her making such a fuss in the courtyard, she felt very upset.
"Really, I don't have the blessing of a noble person, but I have a noble body. I look so weak that I have to bear the breath all day long. Fortunately, I am not favored. Otherwise, His Majesty will see me. I don't have to think about how I rub myself all day long. Grind her!"
Concubine De thought she had been grudged against that person in the palace for a long time, so she took the opportunity to have a good talk with Xie Ziyue.
Xie Ziyue nodded and said nothing, but Gu Xuan thought to herself, these concubines are indeed timid. They are just dogs that were beaten to death, how could they be frightened to the point of getting sick?
"Okay, you don't have to worry about what happens to her. The most important thing now is to take care of Rong'er and step-er. You will definitely be lucky in the future. Don't get involved with other things."
Xie Ziyue has known Concubine De for many years and knows that Concubine De has an upright temper and has no bad intentions towards her, so she is happy to talk to her more.
Concubine De naturally knew these truths, but hearing Xie Ziyue comfort her like this made her feel very comfortable.
Seeing Gu Xuan sitting obediently beside her, she brought the topic to Gu Xuan again: "A Xuan, what gift have you prepared for your father this time?"
Gu Xuan was the eldest among all the princes and daughters, and Concubine De had long heard that she wanted to prepare a gift for Han Xianzong alone.
He asked this now to tease her deliberately, hoping to see if she would tell him.
It was obvious that Gu Xuan's mouth was very tight. She closed it tightly at this moment. When she was asked anxiously, she said: "Empress De, please stop asking. Even if you keep asking me, I won't tell you."
"Yo yo yo, I'm getting anxious now." Concubine De was overjoyed. Seeing her face turn red, she couldn't help teasing:
"Empress De is just asking. If you don't tell me, I won't ask."
"Mother Concubine!" Gu Rong, who was protecting the shortcomings, saw the emperor's face flushed when the mother concubine teased her, and covered Concubine De's mouth with a serious look on her face:
"You are not allowed to bully the imperial sister."
This little guy thought that Concubine De was bullying Gu Xuan.
Concubine De looked innocent, but before she said anything, Gu Ji also joined in and said, "Don't bully the imperial sister."
He is not very old, and his speech is still somewhat stumbling, but his pronunciation is at least more standard than before.
This is an aloof child who has not liked being intimate with others since he was a child. Even now that he is older, if Concubine De wants to kiss her, he will frown.
But the relationship between this child and Gu Xuan is good, and he must protect Gu Xuan anytime and anywhere.
"You are quite lively." Han Xianzong watched them laughing from above, and his mood improved a lot. "Tell me what's so lively about it?"
"It's just these three people working together to bully my concubine." Concubine De said with a smile, "At a young age, they all know how to protect the emperor's sister."
Emperor Xianzong of the Han Dynasty was obviously very happy to see this situation. He laughed a few words, followed by Fujin, and the atmosphere finally became a happy one.
Just at this time, the dancing girl retreated, and it was time for the junior to give gifts.
Naturally, the first person to give gifts must be chosen by Han Xianzong himself, so as to show his honor.
He looked at Gu Xuan without any suspense and said with a smile:
"A-Xuan, please take out your gift and show it to Father. Father wants to see what you have given me."
