Bang boom——, the sound of firecrackers echoed for a long time, and when the sound dissipated, the smoke swirled slowly upward, and the smell of fireworks was everywhere.

Qin Yunshu retracted his gaze, grabbed Xiao Lianqiao with one hand, and patted her shoulder, "Okay, let's go back." ”

"Auntie, where's Uncle? The family reunion on the New Year, I didn't see him yesterday, what about the others? ”

Xiao Lianqiao likes her uncle very much, she used to be in Yuhua Village, he was absent all the year round, and she hadn't seen her since she remembered.

But she knew that she had a particularly powerful uncle, and although he was not at home, every year, all kinds of gifts he gave her would come.

Towards the end of the spring, she waited at the entrance of the village, waiting for the messenger to come.

Qin Yunshu bent down and rubbed her little face affectionately, "He'll be back soon." ”

When the words fell, a burst of horses' hooves came galloping, from far to near, and finally stopped steadily in front of the house.

Qin Yunshu turned his head to see that it was Sun Guang, he didn't follow Jinyan's side and entered the palace early in the morning.

"The subordinates obeyed the order of the marquis and led the lady into the palace."

Sun Guang bowed his hand and said respectfully.

Qin Yunshu thought about yesterday's words, today's palace banquet, as a first-class lady, she will go.

It's usually a dinner party, because that's the beginning of the big feast, why invite her to a small banquet at noon?

"Shu'er, don't be sluggish, you go quickly."

Old Madam Xiao knew that it was powerful, clapped her hands, and then ordered the soldiers next to her, "Go to the backyard and drive the carriage." ”

"Auntie, you're leaving too, when will you come back?"

Xiao Lianqiao was reluctant, she wanted to get together with her aunt, and now one or two are gone.

"Well, I'll be back today."

Qin Yunshu smiled, and kissed Forsythia on the face before leaving, causing a giggle before she let go.

A short time later, the carriage exited through the side gate and stopped in front of the main entrance.

Qin Yunshu said goodbye to Old Madam Xiao, and then got into the carriage.

The moment the curtain was lowered, the axle turned, and it was not long away.

Qin Yunshu calmed down, thinking carefully, before dawn today, Jin Yan left, the National Ceremony Temple of Heaven, civil and military officials all attended, even Zhou Guojun and the crown prince had to attend the ceremony together.

Except for the Empress Dowager and the Empress, the rest of the concubines and female dependents are not allowed to attend.

At this hour, the Temple of Heaven ceremony coincided with the end, and the luncheon was not large.

The king's courtiers set up a banquet in the front hall, and the ladies and dependents were all in the back, which was the harem atrium.

Entering the Qijing main road, the carriage drove slowly, and finally entered the west side and entered through the west gate of the palace.

Qin Yunshu was about to lift the curtain and get out of the car, when he suddenly heard a respectful voice-

"Master Xie."

Her eyes were slightly condensed, why was Xie Yunzhi at the west gate of the palace? This is the place where the forbidden army is on duty, shouldn't he be in the front hall?

After a moment of contemplation, she listened again—

"This ceremony is extraordinary, the internal and external guards are strictly guarded, and there can be no slackness, and the inspection is ordered."

Qin Yunshu understood, after the national ceremony, the ministers rested for a while, and Xie Yunzhi was ordered to inspect the palace gate.

Sixteen palace gates are strictly guarded, and it is estimated that Jin Yan is also patrolling, and Xie Yunzhi happened to pass by the west gate.

So, she immediately lifted the curtain and got out of the car.

"Master Xie."

The manners are good and respectful.

Xie Yunzhi didn't look at her too much, and raised his hand sideways, "Mrs. Hou, please." ”

Every move is the attitude that the courtiers should have towards Mrs. Yipin.

Qin Yunshu nodded, took a few steps forward, and walked into the palace, but Sun Guang couldn't enter.

Because the west gate is the closest to the harem, and when you get inside, you will have your own palace maid to lead the way.

"You can't park here, go to the south, there is an open space, guarded by the forbidden army, you report the three words of Dingbeihou, just do it."

Xie Yunzhi said in a deep voice, when Sun Guang went to pick up Mrs. Hou, Master Hou told him where the car was parked.

At this moment, when Lord Xie reminded him, he bowed down and thanked him, and quickly drove the carriage towards the south side.

The horses' hooves dispersed, and Simon was silent.

Xie Yunzhi didn't leave, and along the vermilion palace door, he stared lightly.

Actually, at this hour, he should be at the small side door of the north.

Counting the hours, he knew she was coming.

The two haven't seen each other for a long time, and she stands out more and more beautifully, lined with a lake blue skirt, hitting her ankles, layered on top of each other, rippling like water.

The wide pure Dan-colored cloak is lined with more and more exquisite posture, and the color is unprecedented and gorgeous.

Such a cloak, in my impression, she has never worn it. Maybe the first day of the spring year, or maybe the first year of her marriage.

Recruited, he hooked his lips and laughed silently.

In the first year of marriage, it was for this reason that she wore this to celebrate.

She is doing very well, and Xiao Jinyan is very protective of her.

"Master Xie."

The beautiful woman's voice suddenly came, Xie Yunzhi retracted his gaze, and the moment he turned around, he saw a woman dressed in a blue and elegant coat.

Because she was blessed to salute, he saw only one head, and he didn't know who.

He wasn't interested, so he said yes and left with a slight flick of his hands and feet.

Chang Zhimo froze, and looked up busily, at this time, the person had gone away.

He was reluctant to give it away at a glance, and just left, not knowing who the person who called him was.

"Miss Zhimo, hurry up, don't tell the Empress Dowager to wait."

The palace maid at the palace gate immediately spoke, she waited for a long time and did not see the figure of Miss Chang, and Mrs. Dingbei Hou passed.

Chang Zhimo returned to his senses and quickly entered the palace gate.

It is indeed a small banquet, an exclusive women's banquet, placed in the palace of the Empress Dowager.

Shoukang Palace

The breeze is blowing, the red silk is fluttering, the roads are covered with red cloth, and even the promenade of the water pavilion is hung with colorful ribbons.

On both sides of the palace gate are traces left by firecrackers, which can not be cleaned until the end of spring.

Chang Zhimo has not yet entered, and he listened to the laughter inside, and many women and ladies.

Even she was invited, and there were many female dependents who entered the palace today.

When she arrived at the courtyard gate, she paused for a moment to look in, and at this time, several ladies standing in front of her looked at her.

Since Man'er and Yun Shu got married one after another, she didn't go out much, living in the boudoir, she didn't know these people.

"Who do I think, it turns out to be the one from Changfu."

The voice is soft and faint, and the lady who is the first to speak has an unclear meaning in her eyes, not like sarcasm or enthusiasm.

"That's it...... Bad health? ”

"Yes, I don't know if she can dress warmly today, don't suddenly get sick then, her illness will be fatal!"

At this point, the tone suddenly became heavier.

Chang Zhi Mo Xiu's eyebrows twisted slightly, and her footsteps turned and passed over those people.

"Miss Chang."

Suddenly, the lady who was the first to speak just now raised her hand to stop her, her eyes were full of smiles, "The banquet hasn't started yet, why are you in such a hurry?" The Empress Dowager is still changing her clothes, and if you go now, you will be disturbed. ”

Chang Zhimo eased her mind and looked at the woman in front of her, "I don't know which young lady you are?" ”

Just ask casually, what is the identity, she is not interested. If she is polite, she can still negotiate a thing or two.

Seeing her ask, the lady smiled softly, full of arrogance, "My grandmother is ......"

"Zhimo."

Before she finished speaking, she was suddenly interrupted by a clear woman's voice, the lady was very angry, she was still talking, so she interjected, it was too rude!