Chapter 112: Qin'an Palace
The Imperial Garden, a place for the emperor and his concubines to rest and play, exquisite and unique all kinds of buildings are delicate and beautiful, the strange stones in the garden, the beautiful trees are verdant, and the ancient cypress vines are all centuries-old things with a long history, and the garden is decorated with full of interest.
The chief manager behind the emperor, Gonggong Cao, sang in a sharp voice, "The emperor is driving the Qin'an Palace, and the concubine selection banquet is about to begin, please take the ladies!" ”
Then with a wave of dust, he bowed his waist and followed behind the emperor, and walked towards the Qin'an Hall where the banquet was held in the imperial garden, passing by Ling Yiyi's side, and glanced at Ling Yiyi meaningfully.
The daughters of several mansions who participated in the concubine selection banquet, after Gonggong Cao read out the emperor's mouth, they didn't dare to talk about the small steps followed, for fear of angering the emperor and being punished, and they were also jealous of Ling Yiyi in their hearts!
On the other side, the queen and the concubines in the Kunning Palace, as well as the old ladies and ladies of the various mansions, heard the palace people report that the emperor had gone to the imperial garden, and the concubine selection banquet began immediately, so under the leadership of the queen, they walked quickly towards the Qin'an Palace.
The queen secretly guessed in her heart, why did the emperor suddenly advance the concubine selection banquet? Didn't the emperor take a few princes to secretly observe the ladies of the various provinces? Could it be that something happened that they didn't know about?
Thinking of this, the queen swept her aunt behind her with phoenix eyes, and saw that the aunt left the team quietly, thinking that she was going to inquire about the news.
Not only did the queen think so, but the concubines and concubines of the palace also thought that today's concubine selection banquet was extraordinary, they did not allow any accidents to happen, and they all quietly sent people to take the first step to find out why the concubine selection banquet was advanced.
Old Madam Ling's taste is second only to Empress Meng Guifei, and she is the lady of the second grade, so her position is only after the concubines, and like the prime minister's wife, before the ladies of the various mansions.
Old Madam Ling secretly recited the Buddha's name in her heart, praying in her heart that Ling Yiyi would not give her a business trip in the palace, thinking of Ling Yiyi's arrogant, bold and reckless nature before, her heart and liver were about to jump out of worry.
The queen and her wives walked quickly, and when they came to the Qin'an Palace, they happened to meet the emperor and several princes, and immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Concubines, concubines, and courtiers have seen the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor!"
The daughters and princes of the various mansions who followed the emperor, as well as the palace people, saw the queen saluting, and immediately knelt down respectfully, shouting loudly, "The queen mother is a thousand years old!" ”
Of course, Ling Yiyi is also among them, she with her head lowered, which makes people feel very humble, but she doesn't know that at this time, she is thinking about choosing a back position later and trying to be an invisible person.
The emperor was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe and stood beside the queen, although he was still middle-aged, his good-looking facial features glanced at everyone and gave him a handful, "Flat!" ”
After that, he took the queen and the harem concubines towards the Qin'an Hall not far away, and all the young ladies who were like flowers and jade got up, and followed cautiously without saying much.
Qin'an Hall in the Imperial Garden, built in the center of the Imperial Garden, a delicate pavilion, the pavilion is based on white marble, and the roof of the pillar is carved with the pattern of dragon and phoenix on all sides, which is extremely exquisite.
There is a beautifully carved golden dragon banquet table and chair in the pavilion, the emperor's table banquet is placed on the left side of the queen's slightly smaller golden dragon banquet table, the right head is placed on the banquet table of the concubine, and then the banquet table of the concubines is placed on the left and right, and then the banquet table of the princes who choose the concubines.
Finally, in the spacious garden, there are two rows of small desks on the left and right, one in front and one in the back, on which are placed with wine, food and dried fruits.
Emperor Zhou looked unpredictable and took the graceful and luxurious queen and the noble and charming Meng Guifei, as well as the concubine into the Qin'an Palace, and waited for the emperor to sit on the dragon chair behind the big golden dragon banquet table, the queen said, "The concubine selection banquet begins, take the seat!" ”
After that, the queen in a big red phoenix dress sat behind the golden dragon table, and the other concubines and princes also sat down separately.
"Thank you, Emperor! Queen Mother! ”
Under the leadership of the housewife and the old lady, the ladies of each province saluted the emperor and queen of the upper throne and thanked them, and then slowly entered the table politely.
The Auxiliary General's Mansion is the residence of the second-rank general, so the position where Mrs. Ling sits is relatively close to the front, Mrs. Ling is seated elegantly and moderately, Ling Wanrou is the second lady, and Ling Yiyi should sit on the left and right of Mrs. Ling, in front of the desk in the first row, Ling Xuerou and Ling Kerou should sit in the second row behind Mrs. Ling.
Ling Xuerou pouted unhappily and stood on the side, glanced at Ling Wanrou who had already sat down, looked at Ling Yiyi who seemed to be seated with pity, reached out and pulled Ling Yiyi's sleeve, and shook it gently, "Sister, Xue'er wants to sit next to her grandmother and watch the performance, sister, can you change places with Xue'er!" ”
Ling Yiyi glanced at the light green sleeves that were tightly pulled, and saw that the sleeves seemed to be torn off, and then raised her eyes and glanced at Ling Kerou, who was already sitting in the second row, with a displeased face, and nodded gently.
Ling Xuerou was so happy when she heard that her little face was like a flower, she immediately let go of Ling Yiyi's sleeves, and quickly sat down beside Old Madam Ling, before she raised her head and thanked her with a smile, "Thank you, sister!" ”
Old Madam Ling's inquiring gaze was aimed at Ling Yiyi, who turned around and walked to the second row, and then looked back at the emperor in the Qin'an Palace, and the palace maid who quietly returned to the queen and concubines.
Just now she heard Wanrou talk about the conflict between Yiyi and the fourth princess, and she also heard about Yiyi's frightening words, what she said, "Maybe, later, Yiyi will be pointed out to a certain prince, no matter whether Yiyi enters that mansion, as long as the grandfather asks the emperor for advice, he will definitely become the concubine in that mansion!" Is it time for Yiyi to enter the Xuan Palace? Or is it a royal palace? Or is it really difficult for my grandmother to accept King Xian's proposal? ”
This granddaughter of hers is still so arrogant and brainless, can these words be said casually? No matter how you listen to it, you have a sense of power leaning towards the government and the opposition, and I don't know if the emperor has listened to it? If the emperor is jealous of the General's Mansion because of this, I am afraid that the entire General's Mansion will be suppressed!
There are also the queen and Meng Guifei, as well as the concubines of the palace, who are afraid that they also know what Ling Yiyi said just now, and what Yiyi did, I am afraid that no concubine will take a fancy to her and let her be her daughter-in-law!
Of course, Ling Yiyi felt all kinds of eyes rushing towards her from all directions, but as if she didn't know, she sat elegantly in the second row, separated from the angry Ling Kerou.
Tielan and Mo Lan stood behind Ling Yiyi in a regular manner and helped Ling Yiyi with vegetables.
After everyone was seated, the queen looked at the young ladies with their own merits with deep eyes, and said softly, "That daughter has a good start!" ”
After that, the daughters sitting below looked at each other, and they didn't dare to come out rashly, only a few women from the important minister's family were a little eager to try.