The fifteenth day of the lunar month is the fiftieth birthday of the mother of the Great Qin State, and as early as a few months ago, the mansions of various princes and the officials of the imperial court have begun to prepare for the birthday ceremony. 35xs

Xiao Liuli also received an invitation from the inner court servant half a month ago, and of course Mrs. Dou was also with her.

"Liuli, you have such a big face. I haven't seen anyone's daughter receive the invitation alone," Mrs. Dou said to her daughter happily: "Don't look at just a thin piece of paper, even gold and silver are difficult to buy." ”

"Mother laughed, it was the queen mother who invited me to the birthday banquet for the sake of my father's face." Xiao Liuli said: "It's not that I have anything special. ”

"There are no outsiders here, so what's wrong with telling the truth?" Mrs. Dou said dotingly: "The queen sent someone to send you an invitation, which is clearly to show that you are different." On the surface, I asked you to go to the birthday party, but in fact, I wanted to see you. Maybe at this birthday banquet, I will personally promise you and Prince Zhaojing's family affairs! ”

"Mother, don't say that, it's a joke," Xiao Liuli has always been cautious, even at this time, she still didn't dare to be careless: "Take everything one step at a time!" ”

Mrs. Dou listened to her words, but she only smiled and said no more, and the two of them dressed up and prepared to enter the palace to congratulate them at the right time.

Besides, other people's inner houses are all talking about the queen sending invitations to Xiao Liuli alone. 35xs

They all felt that this was the queen's performance of promoting her, and of course there were also people who were not angry, comparing the young ladies that the queen had taken a fancy to before, saying that they were afraid that Xiao Liuli would not have that blessing, but would invite trouble.

But compared to these contrarians, the vast majority of them still think that the marriage between Xiao Liuli and Prince Zhaojing has been decided, after all, the previous rumors were not fermented by the White Hair Sect.

At the time of the hour, there was already a full line of carriages and horses in front of the harem, all of whom came to congratulate the queen's birthday from various palaces.

When the palace gate was slowly opened, a special eunuch came out to lead the horse, and all the servants brought by the various prefectures were not allowed to enter.

Xiao Liuli and her mother, Mrs. Dou, sat in the car, she had also been in the palace when she was a child, but that was more than ten years ago, when she was still young, and many impressions were blurred.

The carriage entered the first gate and stopped outside the second gate, and everyone had to get out of the car and walk.

Xiao Liuli supported her mother, and naturally had to greet other people's relatives along the way, and the attitude of these people was obviously flattering.

Even the lady of the Anping Mansion, who had always been the most capable of putting on a show, took the initiative to talk to Mrs. Dou.

Mrs. Dou looked at it, and there were many young ladies among these relatives who came, and she was even more proud in her heart, but she didn't bring it out on her face.

Some of these young ladies who came were acquaintances with Xiao Liuli, but the others were seeing her for the first time. First, Xiao Liuli was a few years older than them, and second, Xiao Liuli had not stayed in Ling Tiancheng for nearly ten years.

"This daughter of the Xiao family is really good-looking," someone whispered: "I really can't tell that she is in her early twenties, and it seems that she is usually extremely maintenance-heavy." ”

"The cinnabar mole in the center of her eyebrows, I'm afraid that it won't be very good," At this time, there are still people who don't believe in evil: "So bright, won't the prince be unhappy when he sees it?" ”

"It is said that Xiao Liuli went to Zhaojing Wangfu to eat a closed door last month, which shows that the prince does not value her very much," Some people are jealous of Xiao Liuli from the bottom of their hearts: "If she is wise, she should give the cinnabar mole in the center of her eyebrows." ”

Although Xiao Liuli couldn't hear what these people were talking about, she also knew in her heart that most of them were not good words, she was too lazy to worry about these people, when would the phoenix be in the same group as the sparrows?

If you really see them like them, you will lower your status.

If you want to be a princess, in addition to having a good appearance and background, you must also be generous. Xiao Liuli naturally knows how important this is, so she always behaves very self-contained.

Crossing the two-story palace gate, to the three-story palace gate, only to see the red felt paving the ground, extending to the Yueqing Palace.

All the entrusting relatives were to salute the queen here, and then go to the apse to attend the birthday feast.

The queen sat on the hall wearing a red auspicious dress and a phoenix crown, and everyone went in and knelt down in turn.

The performer sings the salute, and everyone salutes in turn, after three bows and three bows. The queen said warmly: "Ladies and gentlemen, please get up quickly!" ”

When everyone got up, they all took their seats. The queen asked again, "Which one is the eldest lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion?" ”

When everyone heard this, they all focused their eyes on Xiao Liuli. Xiao Liuli got up, saluted the queen, and said softly: "Courtier Xiao Liuli, meet Feng Jia." ”

"Excuse me, come forward." The queen beckoned to her.

Xiao Liuli walked forward slowly, the queen looked at her carefully, stretched out her hand and said, "I have long heard that you are dignified and knowledgeable, and it is really good to see you today." ”

"The queen praised it falsely, Liuli has shallow knowledge and rough appearance, so she can't be praised by the queen like this." Xiao Liuli responded decently.

"I look very good," the queen looked at her and nodded, "the first time we met, there was no suitable gift for you, this string of prayer beads is often hung on the body, give it to you as a greeting gift, may the Buddha bless you with good health and all the best." ”

Xiao Liuli took the rosary and knelt down to thank her.

Although the room full of people didn't speak, they all knew that this was clearly the queen's approval of her and regarded her as a manifestation of Princess Zhaojing, otherwise how could she call her out alone, not only praise her, but also give her gifts.

In this way, the marriage between the Prime Minister's Mansion and Prince Zhaojing has basically been decided.

Mrs. Dou was the most excited in her heart, she didn't expect her daughter to really get what she wanted. Although this is just a daughter's family matter, the significance is indeed too great, not only is the door of the entire Prime Minister's Mansion several times higher than before, but even her mother's face is bright.

When everyone saw that Xiao Liuli had received such a great favor, they still looked as usual, but they also admired her extraordinary bearing from the bottom of their hearts.

If it's someone else, I don't know how happy I am, but I can't help it.

"Qi Yu Niangniang, the birthday banquet has been prepared, do you want to move to the apse?" The chief warden-in-chief came over and asked carefully.

"Alright, then let's go to the apse! It's a lot warmer than here. The queen stood up as she spoke, and specially ordered: "Let the prime minister's wife sit next to me, I haven't seen her for a long time, and I should have a good chat." ”

The inner chamberlain hurriedly agreed.

Mrs. Dou was naturally overjoyed and held her daughter's hand in the envious eyes of everyone. It's hard to say anything in front of everyone, but he just squeezed Xiao Liuli's hand hard, and his joy was beyond words.