Chapter 227: State Banquet
The state banquet that everyone has in their hearts is finally coming, and the palace is full of joy, and everywhere is busy with tomorrow's state banquet in an orderly manner.
At that time, the princess was extremely uneasy, but now that the state banquet was coming and the plan was about to be implemented, she was always vaguely uneasy.
Seeing the princess's appearance, the maids also had some palpitations, so they proposed: "Her Royal Highness the princess is worried about tomorrow's dance?" That being the case, why not call Mrs. Su over and practice again. ”
The princess said in her heart: What she said is also reasonable, because of the state banquet, it is not impossible to call Wanjun over. Others seem to be just because the princess is learning to dance, and only we understand the deep meaning.
Thinking of this, the princess hurriedly called someone to invite Xie Wanjun over.
When the man arrived at the Su Mansion, he reported it but learned that Xie Wanjun was serving in the old lady's house, and although the princess asked them to invite them quickly, they couldn't ignore the elders, so they could only wait.
After a while, Xie Wanjun finally came out: "You have been waiting for a long time, the old lady just vomited the medicine and delayed the time." ”
The person who came arched his hand: "Mrs. Su is hard, the princess said that there will be a state banquet tomorrow, and Mrs. Su must go to the princess's mansion to accompany her tonight." ”
Xie Wanjun thought about it for a while, and it seemed that she had to leave tonight, so she said: "Everyone have another cup of tea, the state banquet is a big event, I need to change my clothes and get up again, and I bother you to wait." ”
Although those people were ordered by the princess to invite quickly, Mrs. Su was a distinguished guest, so she naturally wanted to listen to her, so she had to wait.
Xie Wanjun returned to the room, hurriedly called the little servant over, and only sent him back to Su Qing, saying that the princess would be gracious at the state banquet tomorrow, and he would rest in the princess's mansion tonight to make him feel at ease.
The little guy listened to the words and received the reward again, so he was naturally happy, and hurriedly ran over to tell Su Qing.
Xie Wanjun changed her clothes, a lotus pink placket, a pair of gold and jade earrings, and a princess reward for a jade phoenix hairpin, which was in line with Su Qing's official attire, decent and unassuming, and did not lose decency. After changing their clothes and coming out, those people just had a cup of tea, and the group went to the princess's mansion.
When the princess saw Xie Wanjun coming, she felt a lot more relieved, but she still couldn't help complaining: "I haven't seen anyone for so long, and I thought you wouldn't come." ”
Xie Wanjun looked at her like that, and was a little funny: "Where is this, the princess is affectionate, how dare I slack off, but because of some trivial matters, it was delayed." ”
The princess also covered her mouth and smiled: "Yes, Mrs. Su is busy, so she should have let others wait." ”
When Xie Wanjun heard this, she was willing to obey, and she was busy laughing with the princess.
In the evening, the two were chatting in the room, and the princess was anxious, so she couldn't care so much, so she hurriedly took Xie Wanjun's hand and said: "Tomorrow is the state banquet, I don't know what to do, are you willing to go with me?" ”
Xie Wanjun comforted: "You can relax, do what you should do, everything will be natural, and we will take care of the rest." ”
When the princess heard this, she became even more anxious: "What do you mean, you don't go with me?" ”
Xie Wanjun couldn't help laughing, and couldn't help laughing: "Look at you, what kind of confusion you have become, I don't know what to think in my heart, otherwise I can't even see what I'm wearing." ”
The princess looked at it and was embarrassed. Fang Cai only cared about talking, and he didn't even look at Xie Wanjun's outfit carefully, isn't this the life costume of the state banquet. It's just that Xie Wanjun has always been low-key and dressed more elegantly.
Early the next morning, the princess woke up, because of anxiety in her heart, she couldn't sleep peacefully all night, but Xie Wanjun slept better than the princess, and I think it was also because of drowsiness during pregnancy.
When the princess saw that Xie Wanjun was awake, she hurriedly sent the maid in to dress and wash the two of them.
On the upper body of fat powder, the two of them sat together, really two stunners, and even the maid couldn't help but praise: "The princess and Mrs. Su look like this, I think it can be compared to Yang Guifei's 'Six Palaces Pink Dai without color'." He laughed stupidly.
Xie Wanjun was embarrassed by the praise, but it was the princess, who only stared at her, which made Xie Wanjun look puzzled.
"Princess, but what's wrong with me?"
The princess was not ambiguous, and nodded slightly: "Since you are going with me, it is more elegant to dress up like this, come on, bring my pair of gilded phoenix hairpins, as well as the pair of fine mutton fat jade bracelets and the red coral necklace, and the golden step shake rewarded by the queen mother last time." ”
When Xie Wanjun heard about such a valuable item, she repeatedly pushed it and said no.
But the princess was a little unhappy in her heart: "Wanjun, why are you polite to me, such things are not lacking in my house, even if they are missing, it is understandable to give them to you." ”
Xie Wanjun thought about it, the princess's mansion is indeed not lacking in these, plus the princess is leaving, it will be difficult to see each other in the future, it must be a thought, so she accepted it and let the maid wear it on her body.
After the two finished dressing up, they entered the palace together and went to the state banquet.
When she arrived in the palace, Xie Wanjun wanted to find a lower seat to sit on, and it was not overstepping, but the princess pulled her by her side, which made Xie Wanjun embarrassed.
The princess whispered in her ear: "You don't know each other, and besides, with this princess supporting you, you don't have to abide by this rule." ”
Xie Wanjun heard this, and sat down beside the princess.
At today's state banquet, the concubines of the palace did their best to amaze the audience, and at a glance, the flowers were really beautiful.
Below are the princes and their respective princesses, who are also dressed in palace clothes, but they are more plain than the concubines, but they are also very good-looking. What's more, the princesses were born well, and they were all born into famous families, so they naturally have a unique charm in their gestures.
The officials and court wives at the head of the city were also dressed in decent clothes and wore all kinds of well-behaved jewelry, although they were slightly inferior to the imperial concubines, but because of their proper maintenance, they were better with plain elegance.
There were still a few empty tables not far from the emperor, presumably for the envoys, who had not been summoned by His Majesty, so they did not see anyone.
After a while, the audience fell silent, and only the great eunuch could be heard shouting, "Your Majesty has arrived ......."
For a while, everyone knelt down and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live......
The emperor raised his sleeves: "Everyone, today is a state banquet, although the rules are here, but it should also be fun." ”
That being said, no one dares to make a mistake.
The emperor looked to the princess, with a hint of love in his eyes, and then looked at Xie Wanjun: "Today's outfit is very good. ”
Xie Wanjun's heart tightened, but she had to kneel down and thank you: "The people's daughter Xie Emperor praised falsely." ”
Seeing this, the princess hurriedly said: "My father is so partial, and he doesn't praise his own daughter, but praises others." After speaking, he pouted.
The emperor was amused and laughed, and he didn't look at Xie Wanjun for a while, and Xie Wanjun also breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, a eunuch came from outside to report: "Your Majesty, the envoy asks to see you." ”
The Emperor nodded, "Please let them in." ”
After the envoys took their seats, the great eunuch here announced that the auspicious time had arrived, and the banquet began, and the lively scene resumed for a while.
The banquet began, with music, singing and dancing.
The dances in the middle are all special in the palace, and the dances are all dances at banquets, which are beautiful, but they are also a little more restrained, after all, taking into account the royal face, not to mention, most people are used to seeing this kind of dance. So after looking at it for a while, everyone showed fatigue.
Seeing this, the emperor looked at the princess, and then said: "There are distinguished guests coming from afar today, and I, as the host, should naturally be well entertained. ”
When the envoy heard this, he immediately became interested: "Then Your Majesty the Emperor, what do you say, how to entertain you?" ”
The emperor smiled: "You envoys don't know, the princess's dancing posture can be described as the best in the world, because of her noble status, she usually does not dance in front of outsiders at will." But today, when a distinguished guest comes, it is natural to sell face. ”
After hearing this, the corners of the envoy's mouth arced: "His Majesty the Emperor is really hospitable, then we might as well be respectful." ”
The princess here also withdrew from her seat, but she was too nervous when she left, and she couldn't help but stumble, Xie Wanjun saw this, frowned, and hurriedly asked, "Are you okay?" ”
The princess nodded, but her brow was full of sorrow.
Xie Wanjun's heart was crossed, and she knelt down and said: "I ask the emperor's permission, the princess is my hand in learning the dance*, and I usually practice together, can the folk girl complete this dance with the princess in such a scene today." ”
There was a sigh at the bottom, and I thought that Xie Wanjun was not self-sufficient, and the princess danced, how could she let others disturb at will.
However, the princess's stumbling just now also fell in the eyes of the emperor, thinking that the princess was indeed too nervous today, so she said to Xie Wanjun: "I'm right." ”
There was a sigh at the bottom, such a request, it is rare for the emperor to grant it, it is really incredible.
At this time, the princess looked at Xie Wanjun, her eyes were full of gratitude, on such an occasion, Wanjun could also come forward, such a friendship, how could she not be moved?
What's more, this is also considered trespassing, if the father is unhappy, it can be regarded as a big crime. Wanjun is so careful on weekdays, but she dares to do so today, which shows her position in her heart, and she can't help but feel a little warmer in her heart.
Seeing this, Su Qing at the bottom was already seven up and eight down, how could Wanjun be so reckless today. On the state banquet, there is such a limelight, not to mention, the slightest carelessness is a big crime. Although the emperor is not to blame now, but Wanjun, Wanjun, you are still pregnant, if you don't dance well, isn't it a crime? What can you tell me to do?
Bai Xiannuo's palms were already full of sweat, and Bai Miaomiao was also scared, but she was better than Bai Xiannuo, so she comforted her: "Brother, don't worry, the princess is measured." ”
Although Bai Xiannuo said a faint "um", where can he rest assured, if the princess is really fancied, it will be the fate of the relatives. In this way, where is there still the possibility of staying with yourself.
Bai Miaomiao also knew what Bai Xiannuo was thinking, but she still kept comforting: "Second brother, don't worry, the princess has a deep affection for you and will not live up to your heart." ”