Ajiu

Chapter 144 Play Me
Both the crown prince and Ajiu said that they would go there immediately after changing, because they were both wearing casual clothes at the moment.The waiter Gao had a flattering smile on his face, "Your Highness, this is a family banquet, you can wear casual clothes, there is no need to be too solemn." The waiter Gao was the emperor's favored servant. Although he was glib, he didn't talk nonsense. He said that there is no need to change clothes, and he nodded happily, "That's it, let's go out."

The young couple went out together, first took the shoulder car to the gate of the palace, then changed cars, and soon arrived at the Qianqing Palace.Tonight, several empresses and concubines sat in the side hall of the Qianqing Palace. They were full of rich clothes, jewels and jewels, and their eyes were full of prosperity. "After entering the palace, Ajiu couldn't help feeling emotional when she saw Empress Zhang, Concubine Qiu, Concubine Duan, Concubine Xian and others.I think there was a palace fight here in the past, but now that time has passed, they seem to be unable to fight, and they seem to be in harmony. As for the emotions in their hearts, it is impossible to know.Maybe the battles of those years are really forgotten, maybe the hatred is still buried in the deepest part of the heart, and if there is a chance, they will kill the enemies of the year.

Not only the imperial concubines were there, but also the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth princes who had not yet left the palace to build a mansion were also there. It really seemed like a family banquet was held.The seat of the emperor is at the top, and the seat of Empress Zhang is to the left of his bottom, and the vacant seat on the right is reserved for the crown prince and his wife.Concubine Qiu Gui and the other concubines, as well as the three underage princes, were lined up on both sides, with their seats at the back.

Saluting greetings and taking a seat, the emperor smiled and said, "Xiao Shi and Deyin had a temple meeting ceremony today. After the temple meeting, Deyin will officially be the daughter-in-law of the royal family. Let's have a family dinner tonight to celebrate. Empress Zhang also smiled lovingly, "Forget about Qintian monitoring, the day after tomorrow is a very auspicious day, and a grand celebration ceremony will be held for you the day after tomorrow. Tonight, let's get together with our own family first."

The crown prince blushed slightly, stood up and bowed to thank him, "Father and Queen Mother are thoughtful, and Xiao Shi deserves it." Ajiu and him had a good understanding, and they stood up almost at the same time, bending their knees gracefully, "Deyin is very good gratitude."

The emperor waved his hands and said with a smile: "Xiao Shi, Deyin, sit down and talk. This is a family banquet, not a court meeting. It's just what you usually look like at this time. You don't need to be cautious." The crown prince and Ajiu are both Good obedient boy, the emperor said that there is no need to be restrained, and the two of them really became more relaxed. One raised the chopsticks, "Father, can I start? Xiao Shi is hungry." A cute smile said, "Your Majesty, then I will tell you the truth." To be honest. Tonight, as soon as I entered the palace, I felt a sense of inappropriateness..."

Queen Zhang glanced at her quickly, frowning slightly.You know it's inappropriate, but you still want to say it clearly?Do you think this is the Pei family? You are the only girl, and you are so spoiled that you dare to say anything.This is the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, and there are strict rules. The person sitting at the top is the supreme emperor. You can't treat him as an ordinary father-in-law, and make jokes at will.You are a princess, you should be cautious in your words and deeds, you know?Don't drag Xiao Shi down.

Concubine Qiu Gui and the others also looked over curiously after hearing what Ajiu said felt inappropriate.This new concubine who entered the palace is young and childish, what will she say in front of His Majesty the Emperor?
The emperor said "Oh", "What an inappropriate feeling."

Ajiu giggled, "I suddenly thought of a word, home away from home. Your Majesty, I feel so wrong. I should be one of my own, not a guest, and I can't regard myself as a 'guest', but I just There’s a feeling of being at home, and I don’t know how.”

The emperor was very happy when he heard this, "Deyin, you have been the daughter of the Pei family for 16 years, but you have only been in the palace for three or four days. How could you treat the palace as a family and the people in the palace so quickly? Family? At this time, it is inevitable that you still consider yourself a guest in your heart. If you feel at home, it must be because my family banquet is auspicious and festive, and the atmosphere is warm and happy, so you like it."

Ajiu suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Your Majesty said it, and I understood. To tell you the truth, I was still a little bit sorry just now. How can I treat myself as a guest? It's really wrong." Although the Crown Prince was hungry, , and didn’t care about eating, and reasoned with her seriously, “In the past, you could treat yourself as a guest, but not in the future.” Ajiu smiled and Mimi nodded, “What His Royal Highness said is true.”

The emperor sighed, "Xiao Shi, De Yin is just like you, a sincere child. Easier said than done, she must know in her heart that she is the daughter-in-law of the royal family and a member of the royal family, but it only took three or four days. How can it be corrected? After a while, it will gradually improve."

After the emperor sighed, he rewarded Ajiu with a small hill made of Kunlun Mountain jade, and rewarded her for telling the truth, not prevaricating, and being as virtuous as jade.The crown prince and Ajiu stood up and thanked each other. The emperor joked: "This is for Deyin. What are you thanking, Xiaoshi?" Is it for me?" His upright look made the emperor laugh.

Empress Zhang's eyes deepened. Xiao Shina's concubine, Pei, was courageous enough and lucky enough. Not only was her majesty not angry, she even smiled and rewarded her.Alas, a girl like her was not docile when she was young, so what can she do when she grows up, it is impossible for her to be outstanding, as long as she behaves well and doesn't discredit Xiao Shi, then thank God.

Concubine Qiu, Concubine Duan, Concubine Xian and others saw it, and they were envious and admired for Ajiu.How could she figure out His Majesty's mind so accurately at such a young age?No wonder His Majesty gave her a white jade car. He thought it was to dote on the crown prince, love the house and the crow, but now it seems that it is because of her to please His Majesty, right?The Crown Prince is the number one celebrity in front of His Majesty's eyes, and with such a Crown Princess, he will be invincible in the palace in the future.

This young couple, who can compete with them?His Majesty is obviously very partial.

The emperor announced the opening of the banquet, the band played melodious music, and the gorgeous and enchanting dancers danced lightly on the steps, creating a solemn and warm atmosphere.The crown prince immersed himself in eating hard, and he finished eating in about a cup of tea. He stood up with Ajiu and made a toast in front of the emperor.The young couple of the emperor, one holding the pot and the other holding the cup, cooperated very tacitly, and couldn't help asking, "Xiao Shi, Ajiu, have you two practiced?" The crown prince shook his head, "No." Ajiu smiled flatteringly. , "Father, we are so smart, we can do well without training." The emperor was overjoyed, raised the wine glass presented by Ajiu, and drank happily.

"I have drunk this lotus wine many times, why is the wine so sweet this time?" the emperor drank the wine in the glass, playing with the glass in his hand, and asked with a smile.

The high servant standing next to the emperor looked so winking, bowed his waist and complimented, "Your Majesty, this is the wine offered by your son and daughter-in-law. Of course it is extremely sweet." The crown prince and Ajiu were very modest, "We think so too, But I'm not ashamed to boast like that."

The emperor smiled and stretched out his hand, with the wine glass just in his hand, the crown prince and Ah Jiu picked up the wine pot without thinking, and poured wine for the emperor together.The movements of the two of them seemed to have been practiced many times, it was like flowing clouds and flowing water, very smooth and natural.The emperor saw it, and he was extremely proud. Look, this marriage that I tried my best to facilitate is really a match made in heaven!Xiao Shi and Ajiu don't need to discuss things, they are as good as one person.

The emperor drank three cups in a row and enjoyed himself.

"Go and respect your mother," the emperor cheerfully ordered.The Crown Prince and Ajiu respectfully agreed, and walked up to Empress Zhang to toast. Empress Zhang is a very loving mother tonight, she is not only kind to the Crown Prince, but also affectionate to Ajiu, "Deyin, put the palace Treat it as your own home, if you encounter any embarrassing things, just tell your mother." Ajiu thanked her with a smile, and the crown prince also bowed to her gratefully.

Queen Zhang saw the gratitude in Xiao Shi's eyes, and couldn't tell what it was like.As soon as I was polite to Ah Jiu, Xiao Shi was like this, he really married a daughter-in-law and forgot his mother.Empress Zhang was not convinced, but she couldn't, didn't dare, and didn't want to continue to argue with Xiao Shi.The deposed prince has already lived in seclusion, the position of the ten princes has been established, and with the support of the ministers in the court, it is very stable, and the succession of the ten princes in the future is a foregone conclusion.At this time, no matter how much Empress Zhang had on her mind, she could only put it down and focus on her eyes.She can no longer share her identity with Xiao Shi, she must redeem it.

The status of Queen Zhang is a bit embarrassing.After the abolished prince forced the palace to be abolished, she was "ill" for a while, and the palace affairs were handed over to Concubine Duan by the emperor, so she could only recuperate in Kunning Palace.Later, the "sickness" gradually recovered, and the emperor still left the palace affairs to Concubine Duan on the grounds that she wanted to rest, and did not return them to her.However, the emperor must ensure that Xiaoshi Lichu is in line with the etiquette and will not be too harsh on Queen Zhang. Except that she will not be in charge of palace affairs, the honor that the queen should have is still willing to give her emperor who hates Queen Zhang any more. Xiao Shi will also endure her.

The crown prince and his wife toasted in turn in front of Concubine Qiu and others. These concubines were all courteous, gentle and loving in front of the emperor. They stood up to receive the wine and said many blessings. thank.

The eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth princes are younger brothers. Of course, the crown prince and his wife don't have to toast, and they smiled and said a few words of encouragement.The three princes were said to be old or young, they seemed to be a little afraid of the graceful crown prince, and after a few words on the scene, they kept silent.The crown prince smiled, and returned to his seat with Ah Jiu.

During the banquet, there were hibiscus alcohol, pear blossom white, bamboo leaf green, and several kinds of Western Region wines, either pink or wine red, which were bright and intoxicating.Wine from the Western Regions is rare in the Central Plains, even in the palace. Concubine Qiu Guifei suddenly felt sad when she saw this bottle of fine wine.When she was favored back then, wine from the Western Regions was nothing in Guangfu Palace. Now, there is no big banquet in the palace, so she can't see wine.As a former favorite concubine, as a favorite concubine who had given birth to three princes for the emperor, Concubine Qiu felt deeply wronged.

Why am I falling out of favor?Because of the princess in front of me.If there is no her in the world, my brother-in-law will not propose marriage for Ling Yun; if my brother-in-law does not propose marriage for Ling Yun, I will not force Lin Youhui; if I do not force Lin Youhui, I will already be a royal concubine by now, and I will even rise to the top one liter……

When the wine is in the heart, the worry is even more worrying. After drinking glass after glass of wine, Concubine Qiu's eyes are a little hazy.She got up and left the table, and came before the crown prince and princess concubine, deeply blessed, "His Royal Highness is in charge of military and state affairs, I have something to ask, I don't know if it will be possible."

The crown prince looked at her coldly, anger rising in his heart.I am in charge of all military affairs?You are not drunk, nor are you here to beg, Mrs. Qiu, you are here to provoke.

Ajiu chuckled, "Your Majesty is so funny. Your Majesty is sitting here, but you have to beg the prince for something. Your Majesty, do you not take Your Majesty seriously?"

Ajiu smiled lightly and coldly, Concubine Qiu Gui looked at her in a daze, and half woke up from the wine, "No, no, I was afraid of annoying Your Majesty..." She quickly argued.

Concubine Qiu looked at the emperor helplessly.Although her favor is not as good as before, but she is the biological mother of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth princes, and the emperor treats her tolerantly.The position of noble concubine has been retained, and if the Xingguo government commits illegal acts, there will be no orders for severe sanctions.

The emperor leisurely played with the cup in his hand, "If you have something to tell Xiao Shi, it's the same."

The crown prince gave the emperor a dull look.Dad, just play with me, if I can't help playing, I'll be spoiled, it's up to you!
Concubine Qiu felt drunken in her chest, and impulsively pulled Ajiu's sleeve, "Crown Princess, seeing you like this, I know you must be brothers and sisters. The eleventh prince is about to accept a concubine and become a vassal, his vassal The land is chosen in Zhejiang, do you think it will work?" He didn't even ask the prince, but asked Ajiu directly.

The emperor waved his hand, the music stopped, and the dancers stood still.Everyone in the hall looked at Ajiu like the emperor.

How the prince will respond, they can imagine.How the Crown Princess, who had only entered the palace for a few days, would deal with such a thing, everyone had no idea.Will this 16-year-old princess be too sympathetic to agree, or will she calmly refute?

(End of this chapter)