Chapter 1,397
Because the funeral had just taken place, the ladies who came to the palace were all dressed simply and elegantly. Ling Yu herself was no exception. She wore a moon-white brocade skirt and a fox fur collared gown.
Although it's freezing cold, I don't feel cold even when I'm busy.
Concubine Shao and the Empress Dowager helped receive her, as did several sensible princesses.
Xiao Tong followed the Empress Dowager. She was mute and could not speak, so she stood quietly and listened.
Some married women still didn't know that Xiao Tong had become mute, and they were a little uncomfortable seeing the formerly arrogant princess being so quiet today.
These married women have all brought their legitimate daughters today.
Although they couldn't wear fancy clothes, all the ladies put effort into dressing up.
Emperor Shengwu came to the throne, and there were only Ling Yu and two nobles in the harem. As long as they performed well, they would have the opportunity to become the new emperor's favorite concubines.
These ladies and wives gathered in front of the Empress Dowager and Concubine Shao, trying their best to please them.
Xiao Tong had lived in the palace for half her life, so how could she not know what these women were thinking? She sneered in her heart.
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Is it any use that you are trying every possible means to please the Empress Dowager?
With Ling Yu in the harem, who of you can get past her?
Xiao Tong glanced at the male guests from time to time. Concubine Shao promised to let her marry Pei Yu, but with Ling Yu here, how could Ling Yu allow Ling Wan to be a concubine!
Ling Yu, just be proud of yourself for now. If you want to ascend to the position of queen tomorrow, how is that possible?
Today is the day when your reputation will be ruined. This time, you will never escape this disaster!
On the male guest's side, Pei Yu, An Zhe and other officials were all writing with Xiao Lintian.
The generals were not interested in this, so they all sat and drank tea.
All the civil servants wrote hard and wrote the word "Fu" one after another.
Xiao Lintian had no interest in this at all. He just thought that there were no entertainment activities today. If he didn't take the lead in participating, the banquet would seem deserted.
"The word "Zhao Xiang" is so strong and powerful, like a flying dragon or a snake, he has quite a character!"
Although he was dissatisfied with Zhao Hui's political views, Xiao Lintian still praised him objectively when he saw his words.
"Your Majesty is so complimentary!"
Zhao Hui said modestly, but his face showed a hint of pride. What he was most proud of was his own handwriting.
He feels that he can fully deserve the title of master calligrapher.
Qin Shan lost an arm, but it did not affect his writing. He wrote a few pictures at the right time, then sat aside to drink tea, waited for the banquet to end, and then went back to spend the New Year with his mother.
As soon as Qin Ruosi died, Mrs. Qin felt that her family was deserted. If it hadn't been for the funeral of Emperor Wu'an, Mrs. Qin would have wanted to buy a woman for Qin Shan to be his concubine.
Qin Shan had no such intention. Xiao Lintian ascended the throne, and as his right-hand man, his burden became even heavier.
Qin Shan was not only in charge of the Ministry of Industry, but also received Xiao Lintian's instructions to prepare for Enke in the spring.
Xiao Lintian ascended the throne and specially added Enke to select talents for himself.
This means that the people selected by Enke this time are all disciples of the emperor, and they are all Xiao Lintian's people. This task is so important that Qin Shan wishes he had three heads and six arms to do it perfectly.
An Zhe is in charge of Enke, who is responsible for the martial arts examination. Nowadays, there is a serious shortage of military commanders, and An Zhe also feels a heavy responsibility.
When he saw Qin Shan sitting alone, he came over to exchange experiences with Qin Shan.
Xiao Lintian hasn't said anything about this yet, but he has already revealed the news. Seeing the two adults in charge of civil and military affairs sitting together, some officials who wanted to install their own people came over to get familiar with each other first. Easy to do.
Although An Zhe and Qin Shan didn't like these people's tendency to follow others' influence, they wanted to stabilize the officials for Xiao Lintian, so they had no choice but to sit with them and communicate with them.
