Chapter 55: The Barren Land 1
The Queen Mother's birthday, even if she doesn't want to do it big, but the specifications are still not small.
There are high-grade concubines in the palace, and they all have to come to congratulate her on her birthday.
Cabaret performances are indispensable.
The emperor handed over this preparation to Li Yi, and he is now accustomed to it, if there is anything, just leave it to Li Yi to do the work.
In terms of favor and trust, in the eyes of outsiders, Li Yi is definitely the first person by the emperor's side.
In this regard, Li Yi just wanted to smack the emperor's face.
Made, I have never seen this kind of person, he doesn't pay for everything, he has to pay for everything, and he won't be reimbursed when it's over.
shameless than him.
"Father-in-law Li."
A little eunuch secretly came to Li Yi's side and whispered a few words, and Li Yi's face immediately became cold.
After pondering for a while, he went to find the emperor.
"Your Majesty, on the Queen Mother's birthday two years ago, she was able to simplify it in order not to burden the treasury."
"This year, let's surprise her, invite hundreds of civil and military officials, and make a big event, so that people all over the world can follow the emperor's filial piety."
"Li Yi, you are really more and more in line with my heart." The emperor took a sip of tea, "This matter will be left to you." ”
"The little one obeys."
Li Yi bowed down and retreated, scolding in his heart, and did not mention the matter of money.
The inner treasury is cleaner than his face, and he has to put money into it himself.
I have to find a few corrupt officials to slaughter and fill my money bag when I go back.
"Niangniang, Xiao Yizi asked someone to pass the word, so that you can look at his eyes at night, melons and fruits are available, but other ......" Xia Ling put it on Xiao Qingyue's ear, and at the end, shook his head.
Xiao Qingyue glanced at Concubine Rong, and only she dared to do it on the Queen Mother's birthday.
"There has been no good news in the palace for a long time, the emperor's heirs are thin, and the mourning family is worried, now that Xiao Zhaoyi has it, you have to step up to open up branches and leaves for the emperor."
The Queen Mother said, her eyes cast on Xiao Qingyue, and her eyes showed a little joy.
She knows the situation in the palace, but Concubine Rong is leaning against the Taiwei Mansion behind her, and no one can help her.
The concubines next to her, even if they are pregnant with a dragon heir, can't keep it.
Behind Xiao Qingyue is the Xiao family, and Concubine Rong will be a little scruples.
The concubine is important, but the emperor and the queen have such a quarrel, and I don't know when it will be.
An emperor, who has been on the throne for a few years, has no prince under his knees, like something.
can't force the emperor to favor Lu Li, and the queen mother is now looking forward to Xiao Qingyue giving birth to an imperial grandson.
The concubines should say in unison, and their eyes fell on Xiao Qingyue, which was envious and meaningful.
There are many concubines in the palace who are pregnant with dragon heirs, but only one concubine was born safely, but she did not prevent the assassination of Concubine Rong, and almost killed her body, and since then she has been injured and has not been conceived again.
This is also the reason why Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong fought to the death, and they didn't even do their faces.
Xiao Zhaoyi, such a cold and cold person, where will she be Concubine Rong's opponent, I don't know how long this baby can be pregnant.
It's okay if you don't show your arms, but if you can move, you may not be heartbreaking.
In the face of these thoughtful eyes, Xiao Qingyue's expression did not change, but she just sat indifferently.
saved a pity or two, and the queen mother asked Xiao Qingyue to come to Cining Palace to ask for peace after today, if there is nothing important.
Reduce the meeting with Concubine Rong and don't attract the woman's eyes, Xiao Qingyue's fetus can be born safely.
The queen mother's thoughts, Concubine Rong just smiled, what kind of tossing and turning, Hengzhi will become blood tonight.
Coming back from the Queen Mother, Xiao Qingyue was retching, Xia Ling hurriedly brought her sour dates to press, and the reaction of the mother was great.
"It's a toss-up."
After Xiao Qingyue rinsed her mouth, she smiled a little weakly.
I don't know if it's as solid as Li Yi, stroking her lower abdomen, Xiao Qingyue has love in her eyes.
On the birthday of the Queen Mother, since the emperor set up a banquet and invited them, how could the officials not go.
Speaking of which, they haven't seen the emperor for half a month.
In the current early dynasty, whether the emperor comes or not depends on his interest, well, he is generally not interested.
But whether he comes or not, it really doesn't matter, it's usually a matter of discussion, put it in front of him, he just needs to nod his head and it's over.
Except for those who have just joined the office, are enthusiastic and don't see the situation clearly, the meeting will persuade the emperor to focus on political affairs, and everyone else should do what they should do.
Li Yi's ability to do things is really not imaginary, time is tight, but the birthday banquet, he is very grand, and he can't see the sense of haste at all.
The emperor was satisfied, and he liked this kind of minion who didn't have to worry about anything.
It's done beautifully and obediently.
If Zheng Yanzhuo is like Li Yi, why should he be worried.
The dinner was harmonious, and everyone was still happy to do it.
The queen was grounded, and the position next to the emperor was naturally Concubine Rong's, "Your Majesty, I saw that Sister Xiao had a banquet until now, and she didn't move her chopsticks, so she couldn't eat heavily for pregnant people." ”
"She should be able to eat this plate of almond tofu on our table, so let someone serve it."
Concubine Rong showed her virtuous and virtuous virtues, and everyone's eyes followed her words, and they all gathered on the plate of tofu, almost all of them were a reaction, I am afraid that something was added.
The emperor's eyes froze, but only for a moment, he chuckled, "Concubine Ai is careful, come, bring it to Xiao Zhaoyi, if you can't eat it, don't force it." ”
The emperor looked at Xiao Qingyue with a hint in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, the yam soup here has not been touched by the concubines, and Zhaoyi Niangniang will like it." A beautiful woman spoke up.
"Let's send it to Xiao Zhaoyi together."
Before the emperor could speak, the queen mother opened her mouth and glanced at Luo Meiren, this is a sensible person.
"Tofu is inferior to yam, and the soup is more nourishing, you can use some of it." The Queen Mother said softly to Xiao Qingyue.
She's a smart person, and she should know what to touch and what not to touch.
For the dragon heir in Xiao Qingyue's womb, the Queen Mother still values it.
It's because she will speak up this time.
Li Yi watched this scene quietly and took a few steps forward.
"Your Majesty, the braised meat on Zhaoyi Niangniang's table, the pregnant person is afraid that it is extremely uncomfortable to smell it, and it is a pity to remove it and pour it, it is better to reward the small one." Li Yi looked like he was begging for grace.
This is a trivial idea, and the emperor is happy to satisfy him.
Li Yi hurriedly thanked her, walked over in three or two steps, knelt on Xiao Qingyue's side, nodded at her, picked up chopsticks, and ate the braised pork on the plate.
This kind of palace banquet is really not much, and there are only three pieces of braised meat on a plate.
Xiao Qingyue looked at Li Yi and was subconsciously a little worried.
He asked her not to eat it, but he took the initiative to beg it, which must not be so simple.
Li Yi confessed to Xiao Qingyue and retreated to the emperor's side, without any interaction with her during the whole process.
Facing the meal sent by Concubine Rong and Luo Meiren, Xiao Qingyue looked at Li Yi, and Li Yi nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Xiao Qingyue asked Xia Ling to scoop half a bowl of yam soup for her.
Xia Linggang scooped the first spoonful, and Li Yi spurted out a mouthful of black blood.
This sudden change immediately made everyone exclaim.
Li Yi fell to the ground, curled up, his expression painful, black blood kept spilling from the corners of his mouth, which was obviously a symptom of poisoning.