Chapter 23: The Way Home

Nanli didn't know Qingxu's plans.

The queen's birthday banquet is approaching, and the Shen family wants to take her into the palace, taking the opportunity to let everyone know that she has been found back, and what etiquette she has been learning these days.

Nanli is smart, she can see it at a glance, and she doesn't have to worry about Shen at all.

On the day of the birthday banquet, she was pulled up early, and let Mama and Yuan Bao dress her up.

As before, she wore an embroidered gold skirt on her body, a small gold crown, and a pair of excellent green bracelets on her wrists, and she understood at this moment why those official ladies had to be supported when they went in and out.

She has a good body and bones, and she is not tired when she dresses, but she is very particular when she walks and sits, otherwise she will be too rude and rude, which makes her unable to open her legs and open her hands, and it is quite uncomfortable just standing.

Chu Hanlin and the Shen family brought Nanli into the palace alone.

The carriage stopped at the side palace gate, and after handing the post for inspection, it was able to enter the palace.

Since ancient times, the palace has been like a battlefield, some palace people died quietly, and I don't know how many unjust souls have gathered, so along the way, Nanli feels a little cold.

But this is the palace, and she is here for the birthday banquet today, and this is not her business.

She has survived the last days and has long understood what power is.

Once she makes a mistake in the palace, it will affect the whole family, so she must be cautious.

Today is a banquet in the Qianlong Palace.

There was still half an hour before the banquet, and many people had already come to the hall.

Chu Hanlin and his wife greeted their daughters one by one, and many people had a little disdain in their eyes, and a few of them congratulated them from the bottom of their hearts, and they were also kind to Nanli.

Nanli wrote down these people, and if they have needs in the future, they can give them a discount.

The banquet was about to start, and the two emperors and queens also arrived, followed by Emperor Muwu's sibling sister, Princess Huiping.

The people knelt down and saluted.

Emperor Mu Wu is the eldest son of the first emperor and is nearly forty years old.

Since the death of the first emperor two years ago, he has been reading and reviewing the recitals day and night, discussing state affairs with important ministers, and he is a little tired.

Empress Xie was dressed up and looked a little similar to the Marquis of Zhenbei.

But when Nanli saw her eyes, she knew that the queen was actually sick.

She insisted on attending her birthday banquet, apparently to reassure her ministers.

Emperor Mu Wu smiled and asked everyone to get up, and everyone took the opportunity to congratulate Empress Xie on her birthday, and then sat down one after another.

As soon as the banquet began, the palace maid was serving the food like a fish, and a message came from outside: "King Yu has arrived!" ”

It's the Nine Princes.

Emperor Mu Wu and Empress Xie had joy on their faces, and they hurriedly asked the palace people to prepare their seats.

Since Ye Siheng injured his leg and was unable to walk, he rarely participated in palace banquets, and today he came, Queen Xie smiled a little deeper, and her spirit was bright.

It was still Qing Feng who pushed Ye Si Heng into the hall.

He was wearing a dark brocade robe, a gold crown and jade belt, the brocade robe was inlaid with gorgeous gold edges, the needlework was delicate, and the python dragon pattern on it was vividly embroidered.

He had a handsome face and an impeccable silhouette that immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Although he can't walk, he still has an innate nobility, which makes people feel that he is spotless and unattainable.

Ye Siheng's eyes swept and soon found Nanli's figure.

She was a little powdery, and she was so cute that it took him a long time to withdraw his gaze.

"See the royal brother and sister-in-law." Ye Siheng's voice was clear.

"No need to be polite." Emperor Mu Wu smiled and instructed Qing Feng to push Ye Si Heng into the seat.

This is his youngest brother and the most powerful brother.

In the past, when Ye Siheng's feet were convenient, the northern border was unbreakable.

Half a year ago, the enemy country saw that Ye Siheng couldn't walk on his legs, and gathered troops and horses to attack and wanted to be ashamed.

But even if Ye Siheng can't go to the battlefield in person, he is like a god with soldiers, so that the enemy soldiers will never return!

Emperor Mu Wu was very happy, because Ye Si Heng had been sealed, so in the end, he was exempted from Ye Si Heng's kneeling ceremony, and then rewarded the mansion and a lot of gold, silver and jewelry.

It can be said that Ye Siheng is under one person and above ten thousand people in the country of Mu.

He is the only one who can sit next to Emperor Muwu.

Such an honor is unmatched even by today's crown prince.

After three rounds of drinking, Empress Xie remembered that Mrs. Anyang Hou brought her daughter into the palace today.

Her brother went to the palace one day and said that the sixth lady was of good character and had some ability, and saved her nephew, so she wanted to see her in person.

"I heard that Anyang Hou's long-lost daughter has finally been found, congratulations." Empress Xie said with a smile.

Chu Hanlin immediately took his wife and daughter to get up and thank him, "With the blessing of the emperor and the queen, the ministers and their daughters can recognize and see each other." ”

Everyone had already seen Nanli, and now when they saw her well-behaved thanks, there was no stage fright and twisting, but they admired her.

The eldest princess of Huiping said: "Sure enough, she looks delicate and lovely, and she looks a little like Mrs. Hou." I just don't know if the piano skills are as outstanding as Mrs. Hou, why don't you play a song, celebrate the queen's birthday, and talk about your heart. ”

Shen Shi looked embarrassed.

Her daughter didn't like this, and she never wanted to force her to learn it.

But the eldest princess of Huiping opened her mouth, if she refused, it would be disrespectful to the queen.

There was a girl on the opposite side who got up, it was the daughter of the prime minister's family, Lu Yanyan.

She said: "I heard that Miss Six grew up in the countryside before, and she didn't come back for long, so she probably won't. Eldest princess, it's better to let the courtiers sacrifice their ugliness. ”

A lot of people covered their mouths and chuckled, and looked at Nanli's eyes with a little more disdain.

The eldest princess of Huiping raised her eyebrows, "That is ...... so"

"I know that I am ugly, and I still want to show off?" The cold night Siheng suddenly spoke, his eyes glazed.

Lu Yanyan's face stiffened, and her eyes turned red instantly.

The prime minister felt sorry for his daughter, and couldn't help but say: "Why is the ninth prince aggressive? The little girl is just relieving Miss Six. ”

"Whether it is to break the siege or want to humiliate, this king thinks, and everyone present can hear it." Ye Siheng said.

The eldest princess of Huiping glanced at him, "Ninth brother, Miss Lu is telling the truth, why are you so aggressive." ”

Lu Yanyan has admired Ye Siheng for a long time, she doesn't think that he is defending the sixth lady, but simply wants to embarrass Lu Yanyan.

She was staring at Nanli, and her voice was a little mean: "Miss Six, your mother's piano skills are unique, you have to study hard." ”

Nanli thought to herself, it's really troublesome to be an official lady.

She didn't want to follow the crowd and be a knowledgeable woman who washed her hands and made soup for her husband, so she might as well set up a good character for herself today.

"The Empress Dowager Chengde played a good swordsmanship and saved Emperor Taizu from danger, so it can be seen that women do not have to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting." Nanli walked out slowly, "I don't know Gongzi Lu, but you are willing to learn a thing or two from me, so as to celebrate the queen's birthday." ”

Before Lu Zheng could answer, Lu Yanyan had already said, "With you? You look weak, can you survive three moves in front of my eldest brother? ”

Lu Zhengneng is famous in Beijing.

He had a good character, first scolded Lu Yanyan, and then got up and said, "Sixth Miss, you and I have a difference in strength between men and women, I'm afraid it's not appropriate." ”