Chapter 362: Keeping the New Year
Ning Jian was very aggrieved in her heart, she was a dignified prince and concubine, and she couldn't even compare to the limelight of a lady Shangshu, all because of Ning Zhao, a slut!
It's okay to steal the limelight from childhood to adulthood, but now that I'm married, I still don't know how to restrain myself, and Ning Lian hates it very much in her heart!
After Ning Zhao dealt with a few ladies, he had to sit for a while, and the county lord was also pestered by a few people, Ning Zhao smiled helplessly, and took the opportunity to eat something to cushion his stomach, and he had to stay up in the middle of the night.
There is also Jin Yuan, who has already drunk a lot of wine, Ning Zhao was worried that he would get drunk again, so he put some food into Jin Yuan's bowl with his own hands, and instructed softly: "Don't keep remembering to drink, eat something, otherwise your body won't be able to stand it." ”
Jin Yuan looked sideways, his eyes were already stained with wine, and he looked a little lazy without his usual elegance, "Madame, do you want to feed me?" ”
Ning Zhao hurriedly looked around, reached out and pinched Jin Yuan under the table, and scolded in a low voice: "You dare to talk nonsense on any occasion!" I see that you are already drunk, obediently eat something, someone can toast it, if you are really drunk, I don't care about you. ”
Jin Yuan was naturally not drunk, he raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and when there were many people and no one noticed them, he approached Ning Zhao and asked, "Madam can really be so ruthless?" Madame have forgotten, what did you promise me before? ”
"What?" Ning Zhao knew that Jin Yuan didn't have any good words in his mouth, and there were too many people around, so she didn't dare to make too much noise, so she pinched Jin Yuan's leg again and threatened: "I advise adults to be cautious, otherwise I won't remember what I said." ”
"Tsk......" Jin Yuan frowned slightly, he hooked half of the corners of his lips, and his voice was full of temptation, "For the reward of the husband, the husband will be obedient and obedient, don't worry, madam." ”
It just so happened that someone came to toast again, Ning Zhao was relieved, but he didn't forget to remind Jin Yuan to drink less, and when the wine had passed the third round, it was almost noon, and there were a lot of drunken people in the hall, and there were many sober people.
Everyone chatted in a low voice, the old emperor was old, and he couldn't help staying up late to watch the New Year's Eve like this, so he was helped by the inner attendant to the side hall for a short rest.
The old emperor and empress were gone, and the crown prince and the king of Chu were still left in the palace, and all the ministers relaxed a little and spoke loudly.
The atmosphere has always been good, and it would have been nice if there was a bed where people could lie down and sleep. Ning Zhao thought so.
Jin Yuan was called away by the elder of the pavilion, and the county lord was not idle, Ning Zhao was very bored, and he became more and more sleepy.
"Sister." Cold, Ning Zhuo's voice remembered above his head, Ning Zhao looked up, and saw Ning Lian's belly standing up and bigger, looking at himself with a smile.
"Mother, Wan'an." Ning Zhao got up and saluted, and said with a light smile: "Niangniang's body is heavy, but you should pay attention to this is, especially under your feet, don't fall." ”
Ning Jian smiled and said, "Thank you sister for your concern, this palace will naturally pay attention." ”
"Today's Yuan Spring Festival, this palace can't help but think of the time when you and I were still in the house when we were young." Ning Jian looked at Ning Zhao with a smile, looked farther away, and said quietly: "At that time, my mother and grandmother were still there, and the atmosphere in the house was also very lively. ”
Ning Zhao was not interested in reminiscing about the past with her, and said lightly: "Now that Niangniang has a body, it won't be long before she can have children around her knees and share her family, and there is no need to miss the past." ”
"Hehe......" Ning Lian covered his lips and smiled, and said: "Then I will inherit my sister's auspicious words, but it will take a few days for children to go around their knees or something, we are sisters, and we can still share a family." ”
"Come, the palace can't drink, so I will toast my sister with tea instead of wine." Ning Jian raised his teacup to Ning Zhao and said with a smile: "There are a lot of people to deal with today, and I didn't come to greet my sister for the first time, so don't blame my sister." ”
"It's the same with my sister, don't be weird." Ning Zhao raised his wine glass, the two of them were close at hand, and Ning Zhao didn't mean to clink glasses.
While the two were talking, the county lord of Zhuyue was free, and when he came back to see Ning Lian, he saluted her politely, and said with a smile: "I have seen the side concubine." ”
"The county lord doesn't need to be polite, please take a seat." Ning Jian stretched out her hand to help, her smile was very kind, as gentle and dignified as she always was, and she had pretended to be perfect for half her life.
The county lord sat down beside Ning Zhao, pressed his temples helplessly, and said with a smile: "It's been a long time since I've survived so late, and I'm still uncomfortable." ”
"When the son is about to arrive in a while, the county is mainly tired, so you can close your eyes and recuperate." Ning Zhao poured her a cup of tea and said with a smile.
Seeing that the two of them were so familiar, Ning Lian's eyes narrowed, and then he regained his gentle expression, and said with a smile: "It's rare for Lord Zhuyue to come to Kyoto, I never thought that I would be so good with my sister." ”
The county lord of Zhuyue smiled and said, "My mother was seriously ill before, but thanks to Madame's help, she has improved, and I am very grateful to Madame." ”
"The county lord is here again, didn't we say we wouldn't mention it?" Ning Zhao smiled helplessly, looked at Ning Jian again, and asked, "Is there anything else to do with Niangniang?" ”
Ning Jian was stunned for a moment, then looked at the vacant seat next to him, and sat down directly, "I'm ashamed, although this palace married into the royal family, it is now the first year, and I am not very comfortable with this kind of banquet, I am restrained and no one speaks, and I am very bored." ”
"Now that the emperor and the queen are leaving, it just so happens that the palace can also move around wantonly, looking for my sister and talking to the county lord." As he spoke, Ning Jian looked at the county lord of Zhuyue and asked, "This palace has not disturbed the county lord." ”
"Naturally not, I can accompany my mother to relieve my boredom, and I am happy to do it month by month." The county lord replied one by one.
"What about my sister? Is there a disgust that your sister has hindered you from talking privately with the county lord? Ning Jian asked Ning Zhao again.
Ning Zhao wanted to say that it was in the way, but the county lord of Zhuyue didn't mind, and now that she was in the palace, she couldn't say anything, so she had to smile and shake her head.
Ning Zhao stayed like this, looking for some topics to chat with the county lord from time to time, but Ning Zhao became more and more bored, and just wanted to leave the palace quickly, even if he went back to accompany Yaohua to keep the New Year, it was better than listening to Ning Lian's coy attitude.
"It's time!" After a long time, Ning Zhao finally looked forward to the singing of the ceremonial official.
Everyone got up and walked towards the outside of the hall, Jin Yuan was also let back by several pavilion elders, he glanced at Ning Zhao beside him, stretched out his hand to lead Ning Zhao and walked out.
"Burn the lamp! Flowers are in full bloom, congratulations to the coming year, good luck and rain, and the country is Yanchang! ”
The voice of the ceremonial official fell, and the whole red phoenix lantern was lit, and the lights spread, and the eyes were peaceful and festive.
Fireworks burst into flames, illuminating the entire sky.
Jin Yuan and Ning Zhao glanced at each other, their pupils dyed with firelight, flowing with all kinds of splendor.
The Spring Festival dinner is over at this moment, and those who can't hold it can go back to their homes to rest, and those who want to stay can continue to accompany the royal family to keep the New Year.
Ning Zhao and Jin Yuan naturally didn't want to stay, and after the fireworks were over, they said goodbye to the crown prince and the king of Chu.
Before leaving, Ning Zhao invited the county lord of Zhuyue to wait for the county lord to be busy for a few days, and then went to Liuliju to talk about it.
The county lord of Zhuyue happily agreed, and Ning Zhao went back to Shangshu Mansion with Jin Yuan.