Jiaochu

Chapter 126 New Year’s Eve Palace Banquet ([-])

When Ye Lingxi followed Concubine Lan to the Queen's Palace, Concubine Liu had already arrived first. Ye Yuyao was sitting next to Concubine Liu, wearing an apricot-colored cloak. The color was slightly elegant, but it made her become more well-behaved and quiet. .Later, Concubine Rong also arrived, and several concubines arrived one after another. Finally, Concubine Xiao's voice came in from behind the curtain, "I am late." The palace maid opened the curtain, and Concubine Xiao walked away with a smile on her face. Come in, dressed elegantly and with brilliant embroidery, like a fairy concubine.

Several concubines enthusiastically praised Concubine Xiao for the beautiful clothes she was wearing and the beautiful jewelry she wore on her head. Concubine Xiao responded modestly that they were just some old things that the emperor had rewarded before. Several concubines took the opportunity to flatter her and talked about how the emperor treated Concubine Xiao. He took it to heart and focused on trying to please the queen, not even caring about the queen's face.

The queen was as calm and dignified as ever, with no hint of displeasure on her face.

"The pair of earrings worn by the imperial concubine are really beautiful. The color of the jade is really transparent. Could it be the water drop jade that was sent as tribute from Qingzhou?"

"I heard that this water drop jade is very rare. It is the best among jade. The color of this jade is as transparent as water. When you walk, it seems like water waves are swaying. It is very beautiful. I heard that it can also make the skin smell fragrant."

I heard that this jade was so precious and magical, and several pairs of eyes looked at the pair of jade earrings shaped like water droplets with envy.

Concubine Xiao touched the earrings casually and glanced at Concubine Lan again, "The white jade earrings my sister is wearing are a bit plainer in color. Why aren't you wearing the pair of agate earrings you gave me last time? I'm looking at that It’s better to wear it in color.”

Ye Lingxi was originally talking in front of the queen, but when she heard that Concubine Xiao was bothering her mother-in-law again, she raised her voice and asked, "Why isn't your father coming?"

The queen smiled kindly and said: "The emperor is still at the Hall of Supreme Harmony at the moment, and he will not be able to come over for a while."

"If you don't give me a red envelope when you come over later, you won't let me in." Ye Lingxi put her hands on her hips with an air of dignity, like a chubby little door god. Not only was the queen who was closest to him amused, but Concubine Lan and Concubine Lan were also amused. Several other concubines were amused.

Concubine Xiao waved Ye Lingxi over, looked at her from head to toe with a smile on her face, took her hand affectionately, patted it, and praised: "Lingxi has indeed been a beauty since she was a child. Wait a few days." Now that he has grown up, there may be many people rushing to propose marriage to the emperor." He then said to Concubine Lan, "I think the second son of the Su family is quite good."

Hearing this, Ye Yuyao tightened her hands in her cloak, fearing that others would detect her emotions, and lowered her gaze.

"I heard that the child has outstanding literary talent and will definitely be successful in the future. He and Lingxi play well together. Isn't this what people often call childhood sweethearts? They know the basics and will never wrong us Lingxi in the future."

"Your Majesty, Lingxi doesn't want to get married. Lingxi wants to stay with his father and mother."

"What nonsense are you talking about? How can a girl's family not get married?"

Ye Lingxi pursed her cherry lips and hid in Lan Fei's arms like a coquettish little dumpling.

Just as the emperor was shouting outside, Ye Lanchen walked in, followed by the three princes Ye Qingran, Ye Lingjue and Ye Xingye.

Seeing that His Highness Ye Qingran also came over, several concubines were a little surprised. Previously, His Highness had come alone early to pay New Year greetings to the Queen. By the time the concubines came over, they had already left. , so several people thought that this year would be the same. Unexpectedly, they came with the emperor. They secretly speculated on the emperor's attitude. After returning from the paddock, several people thought that the emperor would pay attention to the eldest son. Later, when they saw the emperor's His attitude was also indifferent. I think the Emperor's most important thing is His Highness. Now that I saw the Emperor bringing someone with me, I couldn't guess what the Emperor was thinking.

Before anyone could figure it out, Ye Lingxi had already run over and called her "Father" in a sweet and sweet voice, and then called her eldest brother, second brother and third brother in turn. The queen also took Concubine Xiao and Concubine Rong with her. , Concubine Lan, Concubine Liu and several others stood up to greet them. "Today is the New Year, no need to be polite, just get up." Ye Lanchen raised her hand, her gaze lingering on Concubine Lan's beautiful and gentle face for two more seconds. Concubine Xiao narrowed her eyes unhappily and faced her. Ye Lanchen looked virtuous again, "Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty. Thanks to Your Majesty, the people can live and work in peace and contentment." After saying this, she looked behind Ye Lanchen with a smile, "In a few years, the three of us will The prince can also help the emperor share his worries."

"Lingxi can also help my father take care of his worries."

Concubine Xiao looked at Ye Lingxi with a smile on her face, as if to say: Why are you everywhere? If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute!

Ye Lingxi pretended that she didn't see anything, and stretched out her hand to hold her father's hand to move forward, "Lingxi." Lan Fei's tone was slightly angry, but she didn't mean to blame, she was just afraid that her little girl would be accused of not knowing the rules.Knowing what her mother was worried about, Ye Lingxi obediently returned behind Concubine Lan.

First, the queen took the concubines and princesses to pay New Year greetings to Ye Lanchen, then the prince and princess paid New Year greetings to the queen, and then distributed rewards. Ye Lanchen wrote New Year messages to both the prince and princess.

"Lingxi, look, this is what my father wrote for me." Ye Xingye showed his own to Ye Lingxi, and asked curiously, "Let me take a look at what my father wrote for you." She was also shown to Ye Xingye, who went to see Ye Qingran and Ye Lingjue's, and then to Ye Yuyao's, shuttling back and forth like a hard-working little bee.Concubine Rong looked over with a slightly stern look, and Ye Xingye, the industrious little bee, immediately calmed down.

"How old is your Third Highness? Concubine Rong, you are a bit harsh." Concubine Xiao said.

Concubine Rong apologized to Ye Lanchen and the Queen: "It was my concubine who treated the prince harshly."

The queen comforted her a little, and Ye Lanchen didn't mean to blame her. On the contrary, it seemed that Concubine Xiao was a bit talkative, which made her a little embarrassed.

"If Xing'er is as stable as His Highness and His Highness, I will feel relieved," Concubine Rong said.

Ye Xingye lowered his head, and Ye Lingxi reached out and gently pulled his sleeves, conveying comfort and encouragement with his eyes. Ye Xingye smiled at her. Although his mood was better, he still looked a little down.

At almost noon, everyone left one after another.

Ye Lanchen stayed to have lunch with the queen, and in the afternoon he would visit some concubines in their palaces.

After leaving the palace gate, Concubine Rong stopped Ye Xingye. Seeing Ye Xingye walking over with his head lowered, Concubine Rong's slightly stern eyes softened a little.

"What did the emperor write for you? Please read it, mother concubine."

Ye Xingye immediately handed over the red paper, and the slight depression in his eyes disappeared.

On the way back to Ganquan Palace, Ye Xingye walked briskly and hummed a brisk tune. He went out of tune and a round dumpling suddenly jumped out from the roadside. He was suddenly startled and he stared intently. Look, it turns out to be the little royal sister.

(End of this chapter)