Chapter 36: This Time It's My Turn
The birthday banquet was set up in the Queen Mother's Yiyang Palace, and the banquet was divided into two places, the male guests were in the front hall, and the female guests were in the *.
Probably because of people's happy events, the Queen Mother is in excellent spirits today, with a little powder, a purple palace skirt is luxurious, and the Jiufeng Chaoyang hairpin is shining in front of her forehead, lighting up her somewhat sick face, adding a bit of noble and eye-eyed air, and the wind of the mother is fully revealed.
The concubines of all levels in the harem offered their own gifts, which were nothing more than all kinds of precious treasures, one bigger than the other, and one more valuable than the other, as if they were measuring their hearts by this.
Although the family members of the officials are not more valuable than the gifts of the concubines, most of them are not extraordinary, they are all rare things scavenged from all over the people, and the emphasis is on the rarity.
No matter who the Queen Mother is, she always maintains the standard smile of the mother's world, and she can't see joy or anger. But the discerning person knew at a glance that none of those gifts could get into her eyes.
In a blink of an eye, it was the turn of the Ningguo Mansion to present a gift, and Mrs. Ning ordered someone to offer a one-foot-high Lantian Jade Buddha, and everyone looked at it and was amazed and in an uproar.
"Such a large piece of jade is hard to see, it is the same color, it is really not ordinary!"
"Lantian jade is a specialty of Xishu, most of them are small and exquisite, and it is really rare to see such a big one. ”
"Isn't it?, the largest one sent by Xishu last year was only the size of a palm, but Mrs. Ning's one was several times bigger!"
"Looking at the carving, it seems to be made by the famous teacher in Xishu, Mrs. Ning is really generous!"
"Who doesn't know that the Queen Mother is from Xishu, Mrs. Ning has seen it right. ”
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Everyone was chattering about how wonderful this Jade Buddha was, but no one noticed that the faces of the higher-ranking concubines had changed.
It's okay to give gifts, and it's okay to get ahead if you want to, but you can't ride on the head of someone higher than yourself, it's taboo!
Ning Ke drank tea, the corners of his lips sneered, this Mrs. Ning was afraid that she was stupid in the face of the wall, and she didn't even think of this relationship?
Mrs. Ning only heard those compliments, but did not guess the thoughts of the nobles, smiled very proudly, her eyes fell on Ning Ke's body, and asked loudly.
"Ke'er is the most favored by the Queen Mother on weekdays, I don't know what kind of gift she is preparing this time?"
Concubine Shu's injuries were not yet healed, but she also came, and took Mrs. Ning's words with a smile, "That's right! The Queen Mother treats Ke'er as a treasure on weekdays, and presumably Ke'er will also give a big gift." ”
Attention was suddenly shifted to Ning Ke, and everyone's eyes were burning, and they all looked forward to seeing what kind of gift she had prepared.
Ning Keluo smiled generously, let Qingqiang present it, and slowly removed the red satin in front of the Queen Mother in front of everyone.
When everyone saw it, they were stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.
"Is this also called a big gift? Hahaha! Don't laugh at people to death!"
"It's the same every year, it's either a handkerchief or a purse, it's really cold!"
"Isn't it? What is that now? Lump of wood? It looks ugly!"
In the face of ridicule, Ning Ke laughed, bowed to the Queen Mother, and explained: "Queen Mother, this is the Wuxian wood that Ke'er specially went to Baolin Zhai for the Queen Mother, the taste is fragrant and pleasant, and it can be worn on the body to avoid poisonous insects, snakes and ants, calm the mind, and prolong life." Although it looks ugly, it is also made by Ke'er herself, I hope the Queen Mother likes it. ”
The Queen Mother ordered someone to take it over and take a look, and immediately smiled and bent her eyebrows, and immediately put it on her body, looking happy, "Ke'er has a heart! The mourning family likes it very much!
"If the Queen Mother doesn't dislike it, then Ke'er will be relieved. Ning Ke smiled generously and sat down indifferently.
Everyone looked at each other, this time they really couldn't laugh anymore, the Queen Mother received so many gifts, never said a word of like, but now she is so appreciative of Ning Ke's wooden lump! It can be seen that the Queen Mother really loves Ning Ke!
Ning Yu had been waiting to see her show, but she didn't expect her to be favored by the Queen Mother again!
Next, Ning Yu offered her own gift, which was originally a good warm jade pillow, which was very beneficial to her body, but with Ning Ke's gift in front of her, she was not very good this time.
However, she is not in a hurry, the best is yet to come!
The feast soon began, and Kyoto's most famous troupe was invited to sing and dance, and it was lively and festive.
The surrounding palace dependents were talking like warblers and swallows, comparing with each other whose clothes and jewelry were good-looking, gossiping about whose daughters had been born without a handle, talking loudly, and noisy like birds.
Ning Ke didn't know anyone, and no one paid attention to her, she was happy, eating and drinking by herself, and when she was almost done, she wanted to get up and take a walk, and at that moment, the wine glass in Ning Yu's hand suddenly slipped.
"Whoa!" the entire glass of wine spilled on Ning Ke's snow-white skirt.
"Ahh
Ning Ke looked at her condescendingly, didn't speak, and saw that she made her skirt unpresentable, before she spoke, "My sister has soiled my skirt, how is this good?"
"It's okay, I brought an extra set and put it in the side hall, sister, you can go and change it with me!" Ning Yu said kindly.
Ning Ke glanced at her and smiled cooperatively: "Okay, then ask my sister to lead the way!"
"Sister, please come with me, I will definitely make you beautiful!" Ning Yu curled the corners of her lips and smiled, and a touch of viciousness flashed under her eyes.
Ning Ke didn't seem to see the conspiracy in her eyes, and followed her to the so-called side hall.
The clothes were indeed ready, and they were placed on the table. Ning Ke's nose moved slightly, and he smelled a familiar and strange fragrance.
At that moment, Ning Yu sneered, pushed Ning Ke in, and then locked the door outside.
"My good sister, you can change your clothes! Oh, I forgot to tell you, sister, I also prepared a beautiful man for you to change your clothes, don't be grateful to me!"
Ning Ke's eyes were cold, and he glanced at the corner of the wall, where there was indeed a noble son who didn't know which family, motionless, and didn't know if he was drugged and short of breath.
This Ning Yu is really vicious, today is the birthday of the Queen Mother, and all the subject countries of the Quartet will come to worship, once she is caught, then she will definitely be ruined! And for the sake of face, the emperor will definitely cancel her marriage contract with the second prince, and then put her to death!
The aroma in the hall became stronger and stronger, Ning Ke held her breath, and was about to take out the pill to avoid the poisonous incense, when the person in the corner of the wall suddenly stood up and smiled at her with a charming smile.
"Xiao Ke'er, what a coincidence, we met again. ”
Ning Ke's eyes lit up, and Chu Junyue walked over with a graceful face, his face was as red as a peach blossom, his eyebrows and eyes were as rippling as water, and his red lips were smiling enchantingly.
"Why are you here?" she was wary, her eyes staring at him, this guy must have been poisoned too, right?
She's fine alone, but this guy is poisoned, and it's really entangled, and she can't be sure to protect herself!
"Waiting for you!" Chu Junyue looked scorching hot, and as he walked, he ripped open his brocade robe, revealing a delicate collarbone.
Ning Ke subconsciously wanted to retreat, but he suddenly rushed over like lightning and hugged her in an instant.
"Let go!" she struggled, but he hugged him tighter, eating and laughing, "Don't let go, I'm uncomfortable, you help me ......"
Ning Ke was about to pull out the needle again, but Chu Junyue seemed to have experience, and immediately imprisoned her hands and feet, and then bullied her body and pressed down.
"Last time you pressed me, this time it's time for me to be on it. ”
"What last time...... Hmm...... "The lips were blocked instantly......