July 18 is the emperor's birthday, he didn't like to do a lot of things, but as an emperor, he can't help it, he doesn't value it himself, and he has his own subordinates Zhang Luo.

On that day, the emperor still went to the early court, but to the main hall, as far as the eye could see, all the courtiers brought congratulatory gifts, a dazzling array of flowers placed on the hall, just like the treasures of the race, each of which is inseparable from the treasure, strange, fine, the most is Ruyi, as well as interstitials, vases, large clusters of coral, bonsai, clocks, lacquerware, ornaments and so on.

As soon as the emperor sat down, the courtiers immediately bowed to the ground three times and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, and the ministers wish my emperor a thousand years of great joy and a long life!" ”

The emperor smiled bitterly, according to the usual practice, today can be regarded as a longevity festival, not to discuss political affairs, just to celebrate his birthday.

He was not interested in these things, but this was his first birthday since he ascended the throne, and the Empress Dowager Rui came to him in person yesterday and said that the new emperor entered the palace, and the first birthday must be passed. Although he is not active, he is not opposed, let the people below do it, he only needs to show his face.

If the emperor reacts a little, smiles, or nods in approval, the person who offers the treasure immediately smiles, as if he has received a gift, it is a great honor.

It's a pity that looking at the treasures they have spent a lot of money to get, the emperor on the dragon chair has a face of joy and sadness as usual, and he has no reaction.

The courtiers have all seen the big scene, and they don't feel embarrassed, the lord didn't react, they had fun by themselves, touting each other, surprised expressions, exaggerated words, bursts of laughter and laughter in the hall from time to time, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.

"Ah, Lord Sima's white jade Buddha, it's really rare to see, it has to be three feet high, there is no trace of impurities in the whole body, the carving is excellent, the Buddha is kind and kind, and it is placed at home to ensure the health of the family."

"To borrow your auspicious words, three feet long, the white jade hit the northern Xinjiang, but the master carver is a famous master in the south, and it is a good sign to take the combination of the north and the south. Ouch, this cloisonné ornament is good, there are not many on the market, right? ”

"You have good eyesight, you can see it, it's not me who blows, our palace office can't make such an ornament, the copper wire is pinched accurately, you look at the color, blue, green and purple, not to mention, only the bright yellow, there is no other cloisonne, the insider looks at the subtleties."

Hao Pingguan stood aside and sang: "Lord Sima, a white jade Buddha, Lord Li, a Western cloisonné ornament ......"

The emperor sat on the high platform, watching coldly, as if the excitement below had nothing to do with him, if it weren't for the rules, he would rather stay in the south study and write a few words to pass the time.

"Lord Yang's interstitial screen is good, brocade embroidery, look at this flower, grass, fish and insects, like a living one, this is not embroidered by ordinary people, not to mention the flower power when flowering, the silk thread is thin, and it will be broken when it is stretched, this has to be Jiangnan ......"

"You guessed right, it is produced by a famous red makeup embroidery workshop in the south of the Yangtze River, and the brocade that was dried and woven by the first jade silk in the spring took more than half a year.

The emperor always took a high look at the things from Jiangnan, and when he heard Hao Pingguan singing the Jiangnan brocade embroidery, he raised his eyelids slightly, Hao Pingguan knew him best, and immediately said: "Come on, move the interstitial screen a little, so that the long live Lord can watch it." ”

Lord Yang, who gave the gift, was overjoyed, followed the interstitial screen, and arched his hand upward, "I wish the emperor a long life than Nanshan, as blessed as the East China Sea, a small congratulatory gift, not a tribute, please smile and accept it!" ”

The emperor didn't have much emotion on his face, and only said two words, "Not bad." He remembered the brocade embroidery in the south of the Yangtze River, Bai Qianfan admired the embroidery workshop for Xiao Shizi to set a close-fitting coat, the brocade is well woven, the embroidery is a must, but the price is a little expensive, Bai Qianfan likes to like it, or too expensive, and then rarely patronized.

The congratulatory gifts that the emperor took a high look at should be picked out separately and sent to the south study or Chengde Hall for the emperor to enjoy, and the rest were sent to the treasury for future rewards.

Lord Yang knelt down to thank him, watching his congratulatory gifts being placed separately, his face was irrepressibly excited, and the gifts he gave were placed under the emperor's nose, which was not only glorious, but also made the emperor remember him from time to time, and he was deeply impressed, and there were always some benefits.

At noon, the emperor set up a banquet in Bifu Palace to entertain the ministers, and the "birthday banquet" has 20 hot dishes, 20 cold dishes, 4 soup dishes, 4 side dishes, 4 fresh fruits, 8 melons and fruits, candied fruits, and 9 pasta dishes such as dim sum, cakes and cakes.

This birthday feast will be eaten for two hours, and it will not end until the time of the deuteron. But the emperor didn't stay that long, he couldn't bear it, the ministers took turns to toast a round of wine, he went to Ci'an Palace, his birthday was also the most difficult day for the Empress Dowager Rui, he will always remember Bai Qianfan's appearance when he gave birth, as if he had died once, he accompanied her to experience the scene of nine deaths, now thinking about it, I don't know how I survived.

If the emperor can still have a residual softness in his heart, it must be for the Empress Dowager Rui. This is his closest person in the world, probably because he has experienced too much, and many things have been seen, and now the Empress Dowager Rui intends to show favor to him, as a son, he should show more gestures.

Concubine Rui was overjoyed when she saw him coming, and Zhang Luo gave him longevity noodles, although the emperor had eaten it, he couldn't brush her mind, and ate a small half bowl with him.

Since that day, Concubine Rui said a lot of heart-wrenching words on the basis of illness, the relationship between mother and son seems to be much better, as long as the emperor is free, he will personally come to ask for peace, ask the queen mother if she can eat fragrantly, sleep peacefully, and ask many little things carefully, the queen mother every time she sees him, she is naturally very happy, smiling like Maitreya Buddha, a warm picture of mother and son's filial piety, the servants on the side are also happy, and the deserted palace finally has a little warm atmosphere.

The mother and son ate noodles, drank tea, chatted a few words, and the emperor took his leave, just out of the palace, saw a few people coming over, and when he saw him, he gave his hand, "It turns out that the imperial brother is hiding here, and the courtiers are easy to find." ”

The emperor smiled lightly, "You don't eat and drink in Bifu Palace, what are you looking for me to do?" ”

"The birthday star is not here, and it's not interesting to drink that wine, let's talk to the royal brother." King Jin seemed to have drunk a lot, his face was full of red light, and he pointed to the people behind him, "It's rare that a few brothers are here, and the emperor brother will ask for a cup of good wine to drink." ”

He came with the kings of the Murong clan in the clan, but except for the king of Jin, no one dared to ask the emperor for wine, they all stood aside and laughed stiffly, they were all afraid of the emperor, and they didn't dare to come to him if they had nothing to do, for fear that they would not do well and be embarrassed, so they drank a few more glasses today, and on a whim, they were dragged over by the king of Jin to have fun. At this time, when I saw the emperor, the wine was sober up a little, and Nuo Nuo's greetings, standing up in good order, did not dare to be as presumptuous as King Jin.