Chapter 34: The Queen's Birthday Banquet
Before falling asleep at night, under Nangong Yi'er's repeated questioning, Xiaodong finally confessed what happened that night. When Qiu Feng found her, she was already trembling in the corner of the pavilion, and when she saw Qiu Feng, all the grievances came up, and she was full of Qiu Feng! waited until he had enough crying to realize what he had done, and then he was very embarrassed to withdraw from the arms of Qiu Feng.
Then when Qiu Feng escorted her back to the courtyard of the second princess, but halfway through, a mouse came out, and Xiao Dong was so frightened that he fell into Qiu Feng's arms again, which was completely subconscious, and the two of them were embarrassed and didn't dare to speak all the way. Xiao Dong was even more shy and wanted to burrow into the hole.
The two embraces made Xiaodong feel how kind and reassuring the chest of the autumn wind was. Therefore, Xiaodong has some secret promises, and his good impression of the autumn wind has doubled. Nangong Yi'er secretly thought in her heart, I wonder if Qiu Feng will feel the same way about Xiaodong?
Ao Tianqi turned around this night and couldn't sleep. Thinking of the scene that happened during the day, he actually felt that Nangong Yi'er made sense! I even feel that she has a vibrant appearance, and she has an indescribable feminine charm! He originally wanted to be angry, because Nangong Yi'er had hit his minefield, and he shouldn't mention his parents, especially his mother.
But when he wanted to get angry, when he saw Nangong Yi'er's clear eyes, the nameless fire actually disappeared! Because those eyes reminded him of a familiar person-Qing Yifeng, Ao Tianqi didn't know how to have this illusion in Nangong Yi'er, he couldn't figure it out.
Nangong Yi'er is in Prince Xian's Mansion for such a day, it will take a month to pass, and what she is most concerned about now is her Fancy Building and Youmingtang Clinic, I don't know if she has been out of order in the past few months!
After a month, suddenly Prince Xian's Mansion ushered in a holy decree! The main meaning is to say that tomorrow is the queen's birthday, and the ministers are happy. Ao Tianqi thought that if he didn't want to bring the second princess this time, he had to bring it, because it was clearly written in the holy decree that Prince Xian wanted to bring the princess to the birthday banquet together! No one can disobey the divine decree.
On the same day, Steward Zhang had already informed Nangong Yi'er about the holy decree, and Nangong Yi'er had a premonition that she might be in trouble again, and the queen was probably angry with her last time! I'm afraid it won't be so easy to let her go this time, but her Nangong Yi'er's motto in the face of a provocative enemy is that the soldiers will block the water and cover the earth!
On the night of her birthday, Nangong Yi'er followed Aotian Qi to the birthday banquet hall on time, this time Nangong Yi'er was not much interested in this palace banquet, because in addition to the pomp and circumstance, she really felt that there was nothing special. Next, just wait to eat and drink, and finally pat your ass and leave!
When everyone arrived, the first thing was not a gift, but a wine and food and a singing and dancing performance, Nangong Yi'er ate and drank as hard as last time, and those who didn't know thought that Prince Xian's Mansion had never given her good food! Ao Tianqi coughed and said softly, "Can you eat a little bit?" A woman who eats like this is not afraid of other people's jokes! I thought I hadn't given you anything to eat in a few days! ”
Nangong Yi'er's whole mouth was stuffed with food, and she replied inarticulately: "Your three dishes and one soup in Prince Xian's mansion, where can it compare to the delicacy of the palace!" ”
Ao Tianqi was speechless, although he lifted the ban on Nangong Yi'er last time, he really forgot to restore some of the material benefits that her princess should enjoy. It seems that he has to instruct the housekeeper when he goes back, where does he remember so many trivial things as a big man, and Nangong Yi'er is still in the inspection period!
Although Qiu Feng told him last time that Nangong Yi'er had wandered around the mansion for a long time because he was lost, he still didn't dare to slack off. Because his opponent will make the prince proud of Tianyu by any means! The heart of defense is indispensable!
The banquet lasted for almost an hour, and finally it was time to present the gift. Like last time, it was those civil and military officials who took turns to give gifts, I thought that Ao Tianqi would choose a good one, but I didn't expect it to be a cheesy jade Guanyin, but such a big jade carved Guanyin statue is also rare in the world and priceless! It's just that the statue of Guanyin can be seen in many temples, although it is expensive but also tacky.
The most interesting thing is the prince, who chose a blood jade bracelet for the queen, and the queen was overjoyed when she wore it on her hand! It is difficult to find the second piece of this blood jade bracelet in the three major countries, which shows how expensive it is. The other concubines could only be jealous of the queen in their hearts, and gave birth to a son who was angry, and even this rare blood jade bracelet could be obtained, which was really amazing!
Then it was the maid's gift, and Nangong Yi'er almost didn't fall off the chair after hearing it! Ao Tianqi said jokingly: "It seems that the princess hasn't even prepared the most basic birthday gift!" This king will send you one with kindness! After saying that, he handed over a sandalwood box.
Nangong Yi'er opened it and saw that it was a white porcelain bottle! Thinking that the birthday gift had finally arrived, he said happily: "Thank you, Lord Wang!" Just how much is this bottle worth? ”
Aotian Qi looked at Nangong Yi'er with disdain and replied: "Do you really not know, or do you deliberately pretend to be stupid for this king!" This white porcelain net bottle can't find the third one in the entire Aoyu country, how much do you say it's worth? ”
Nangong Yi'er pursed her lips and replied: "It turns out that the price is also expensive!" Thinking in her heart, she really eats people with a short mouth and is soft, if it weren't for the sake of preparing a birthday gift for her, she would have immediately pushed it over and let him be arrogant here!
Finally waited for Nangong Yi'er to present a gift, she walked up to the stage and opened the gift box and handed it to her father-in-law and said: "Mother, this is my daughter-in-law's birthday gift, I wish you happiness like the East China Sea, and longevity than Nanshan!" ”
The queen looked at the white porcelain net bottle and smiled, but the smile did not reach the bottom of her eyes, and said to Nangong Yi'er: "The second princess's net bottle is very popular with the queen mother!" After taking a closer look, I found that the jade Guanyin sent by Prince Xian and the net bottle sent by the second princess were really right! It seems that your husband and wife are really in love. ”
Nangong Yi'er said: "The queen mother is wonderful! ”
The queen nodded, Nangong Yi'er also retreated obediently, and then the last female princess presented a gift, the princess gave a picture of her own embroidered longevity, and the queen said happily: "The queen mother likes such a thoughtful gift very much, the princess has worked hard!" ”
The crown princess said: "As long as the queen mother likes it, the daughter-in-law still has a gift to give to the queen mother." ”
The queen said, "Oh? And gifts? ”
The crown princess suddenly walked on the stage, sat down in front of the guzheng that had been prepared for a long time, and said, "This is the second gift that the daughter-in-law wants to give to the queen mother!" ”
After the crown princess finished speaking, her fingers began to move on the strings, and a series of skillful and exquisite notes poured out, this is the princess's original fame - mountains and flowing water, I think it was because of this song that the princess was known as the first talented woman! Since that time, the crown princess has not played this song a second time in front of people! Today's performance for the queen's birthday is really eye-opening!
When the last note of the mountain and flowing water fell, the audience erupted in high cheers and applause, which also made the queen earn enough face, and the crown princess also withdrew with a confident and arrogant look.
With the opening of such a talent show, many official ladies volunteered to perform on stage in order to please the queen. It's just that there is not a single person who performs playing the piano! Because if you can't surpass the crown princess's piano skills, wouldn't it be humiliating to play the piano again? Therefore, most of the people either chanted poems or danced and sang, although it was not a very superb talent show, but it still added a fun to this birthday feast.
After all these official ladies finished performing, the crown princess suddenly looked at Nangong Yi'er, and said with a smile: "Seventh sister, what program have you prepared for the queen mother?" ”
Nangong Yi'er was still eating, but when she heard the crown princess suddenly call her, she almost choked! She didn't seem to offend the crown princess, she actually asked her to prepare a show! It seems that the queen must have instructed the crown princess!
Nangong Yi'er said: "The seventh sister is not talented, and she really doesn't know any talent!" ”
The crown princess smiled: "Seventh sister, don't be modest, the last Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, the poems written by the seventh sister are unprecedented, and they have become a good sentence sought after by many talents in Aoyu Kingdom!" Since the poems are so well done, it is conceivable that the other talents of the seventh sister should not be underestimated! Why don't you show off other talents this time and help the queen mother's birthday? ”
As soon as the princess's words came out, many ministers stretched their necks and waited for Nangong Yi'er's answer, they were all present at the last Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, and they still remember it vividly! I'm really looking forward to the performance of the second princess this time!
Nangong Yi'er thought that the princess's mouth was really powerful, and she originally wanted to write a few more poems to get by, but listening to the tone of the princess, she didn't seem to want her to compose poems, but let her perform something else, and there was a momentum of not giving up if she didn't make a fool of her!
Seeing that Nangong Yi'er didn't reply for a long time, the queen asked, "The second princess is unwilling?" ”
Ao Tianqi, who was sitting next to him, suddenly replied: "Queen Mother, the princess only knows a little bit of poetry, and other talents really can't be in the elegant hall!" It's better to let the sons take the place! I don't know what the queen mother thinks? ”
Nangong Yi'er was still a little moved when she watched Ao Tianqi come forward to help her out of the siege, although she knew that he was doing this half for himself, but she was still very grateful for his help three times and twice. And she Nangong Yi'er is not a vegetarian! I didn't want to expose my talent so early, but since people are so aggressive and bully her, she won't be polite to them!
The queen just wanted to reject Ao Tianqi, but before she could say anything, she heard Nangong Yi'er say: "Queen Mother, since they are all talent shows for female dependents, how can the daughter-in-law let her husband replace her?" The daughter-in-law only understands the rhythm of music, so tonight I will present a song to the queen mother! After speaking, he left the banquet and walked towards the stage, it was too late for Ao Tianqi to stop it!
Nangong Yi'er's words were like a bomb thrown into the sea, and it suddenly set off a thousand waves. The ministers below are talking about it, you must know that if these two princesses also choose to play the piano, it will be equivalent to arguing with the crown princess's piano skills! A small number of people are looking forward to the second princess, but most people feel that the second princess is beyond her means!
The crown princess secretly sneered in her heart, her seventh sister is really self-defeating and humiliating! Dare to play the piano with her! She just sat here and watched her jokes.