Facing Jiang Yaxuan's inquiry, Queen Jiang was silent.

After a while, the anxious expression slowly calmed down, and the vicious color flashed in the phoenix's eyes, and he secretly made up his mind.

Now that everything is arranged, Yan Changle has finally entered the palace, if he misses this opportunity, he doesn't know when he will wait for the next time.

Besides, the Zhong family is in the limelight today, Zhong Zibin has made great contributions, and the old man has also made meritorious contributions.

It was Yan Rongling who recommended Zhong Zibin, if he didn't take advantage of the momentum of the Zhong family now, and the Zhong family chose to submit to Yan Rongling, it would be a big trouble.

"You go to the side hall now and tell Yaomeng that everything is business as usual."

Jiang Yaxuan saw that Queen Jiang had made up her mind, so she didn't dare to persuade again, bowed her head and walked out, docile and obedient.

Only then did Empress Jiang call someone in, change the phoenix crown again, and then put on the ironed golden phoenix robe on the hanger, and then came out to see the other concubines and ladies.

"The emperor has been preparing for a banquet in the Tai'an Palace, and the sisters and their wives will go with the palace."

The small palace maid who had been waiting outside for a long time came in, and one person was in charge of a lady, and she had to take it to the Tai'an Palace, and each family was seated in the designated position.

Empress Jiang walked in the front, followed by the fourth concubine.

As for the other princesses and princesses of the county, they all followed behind Queen Jiang and the four concubines in their respective order. After that, there are several duchess and Mrs. Hou.

There are not many ladies who enter the palace today, only the ladies of the earl and above, as well as the ladies of the six Shangshu of the same department, as well as the ladies of the clan, are eligible to enter the palace.

Gu Fanghua and Zhong Taojiao were also waiting not far from Kunning Palace.

Empress Dowager Zhong does not participate in the palace banquet, then Queen Jiang is the first person in the harem, and no one can cross Queen Jiang and go to Tai'an Hall alone, this is the rule and respect.

"Mingzhu (courtier) has seen the queen's mother, the mother Jin'an!"

Empress Jiang glanced at Gu Fanghua and saw that her apricot yellow court dress was gorgeous and noble, but compared with her own phoenix robe, that is, she suffered a little in color.

I was very unhappy in my heart, just with this court dress, Mingzhu could also suppress the young ladies so that they couldn't raise their heads.

Looking at the two chamberlains standing behind her, the pomp and circumstance were not inferior to the princess. I was a little annoyed for a while, why didn't I leave a princess back then.

However, Empress Jiang still smiled kindly on her face, and beckoned: "Mingzhu, come here, go over with the palace." ”

Gu Fanghua saluted and politely refused: "Aunt Queen, I am still with the young ladies who have not yet left the cabinet." With the queen's aunt, who will look at me more? ”

This is a clever word, and Queen Jiang is not reluctant, nodding and going over first.

Gu Fanghua waited until the young lady's team came over, and then took Zhong Taojiao to the front. The ladies in the back looked at Gu Fanghua's apricot yellow silk court dress, and they were envious in their hearts.

Yan Changle stared at Gu Fanghua's back, and the thoughts in his heart grew like weeds.

When she finishes the things that the queen mother has explained and becomes the county lord again, she must step on Gu Mingzhu. One day, Gu Mingzhu will prostrate at his feet and kneel and beg for mercy!

Tai'an Hall is divided into inner hall and outer hall, and at this time inside and outside the hall are already lively.

Sitting in the outer hall, that is, on the terrace square at the entrance of the Tai'an Palace, there are all civil and military officials above the fifth grade. It is not yet unitary time, and various palace lamps have been hung on both sides of the square.

Because it is a birthday banquet, there are some auspicious patterns on the palace lanterns, and it is conceivable that all the lights will be lit up for a while, how spectacular.

And inside the inner hall, there are seats for the palace dependents and the nobles, important ministers, and clans.

In front of the emperor's throne, a golden dragon banquet table was set up, and the queen's banquet table was placed slightly below the left side. The banquet table of the rest of the concubines was placed behind the queen's banquet table, and the tableware they used was also different.

Below, there are several princesses, princesses, and Mrs. Hou with Gu Fanghua's seats.

Zhong Taojiao was in accordance with the regulations, and it was inconvenient to sit at the same table with Mingzhu, so she sat in the second seat at the back. I don't know who arranged it, but it turned out that Yan Changle was on the left, Jiang Yaxuan was on the right, and Princess Ning was in front.

However, there is a difference between men and women, and the attendants put up a screen of longevity and longevity in front of the female dependents, blocking it.

And at the bottom right of the emperor, there are several envoys, and now Dugu Jia is not there, only the envoys of the four countries remain. Lao Qinguogong, as well as Prince Zhuo and King Chen Liu, they are slightly shorter.

Below, there are the seats of the princes arranged in the order of the five sons, as well as the positions of the princes and princes.

Originally, Zhong Zibin and Xiao Yao were not qualified to be in the front seat, but because they had made great contributions to today's martial arts competition, they were temporarily arranged behind Yan Rongling.

When everyone who should be seated has already taken their seats, the prince came out, shook off the dust, and said loudly: "The emperor has arrived!" ”

Everyone inside and outside the hall got up and left their seats, bowed and saluted, and welcomed Emperor Hong Zheng into his seat. Mouth shouting: "Greetings to the Holy Driver!" Long live the emperor, long live, long live! ”

Emperor Hong Zheng sat down on a high throne, and Long Mu inspected the audience, raised his hand and said, "Flat!" Sit. ”

The prince waited for everyone to return to their seats, and then said in a loud voice: "The palace banquet begins, and the song and dance begins!" ”

The court musician in the corner began to play, and two groups of singers dressed in colorful dance costumes came out from both sides and danced, which was the song "Taiping Tune".

The palace people began to serve food to each seat, of course, the grades were different, the dishes were different, and even the tableware specifications were different.

After the first round of singing and dancing, Emperor Hong Zheng raised his glass and said: "Today, Florida, Mongolia, Huiyi, Fusang, and the four countries came to my Great Zhou for distinguished guests. I salute you. ”

Delisi, King Ge Dan and the others hurriedly raised their glasses and drank together, and then saluted back.

"The emperor is wise and wise, and I am willing to form an alliance with Da Zhou forever. This is the diamond crown, and I wish the emperor a long life! ”

Dai Lisi took out the treasure chest that had been prepared a long time ago and opened it and presented it to Emperor Hong Zheng.

Emperor Hong Zheng was very happy and asked Gonggong Wang to accept it and put it on top of the high table on the side, so that the people below could also see it.

The brothers and sisters of King Ge Dan also got up and said: "The emperor is benevolent and sage, and his reputation is far and wide, this is the most precious thousand-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotus that I have returned, and I will dedicate it to the emperor." I wish the emperor good health and a thousand years of life. ”

It doesn't matter whether the Tianshan Snow Lotus has a thousand years or not, but the gesture of submission of King Ge Dan satisfied Emperor Hongzheng.

After King Ge Dan finished speaking, Hershemin's congratulatory message was much simpler: "I bring a thousand-year-old ginseng to congratulate the emperor on a long life." ”

Emperor Hong Zheng also accepted it with a smile, and it was the turn of Princess Miyoko of Fuso.

She raised her glass and said respectfully: "The emperor is famous, and I am willing to make friends with Da Zhouyong." This night pearl, I wish the emperor eternal blessings! ”

Emperor Hong Zheng accepted the gift and drank it together.

Then he replied with a smile: "I also hope that the four seas can be peaceful, and everyone will always enjoy peace!" ”

The gifts of the courtiers were already registered when they entered the palace. Next, it is the turn of several princes to present birthday gifts, which is also the highlight of tonight.