The sound of firecrackers reminds people that Chinese New Year's Eve has arrived. For most people, this is a festive day, but Zhang Mengjie doesn't like it, because a palace banquet will be held on this special day, although she has been here for more than half a year, she still doesn't adapt to this kind of day that is too extravagant.

The most annoying thing is that some courtiers will try their best to show off at this kind of banquet, as a queen, you can't just appreciate and not comment, she is not good at this ancient entertainment, so how can she say that she is ugly.

This is not a banquet before the trouble has started, and he came to the door: "Queen, this matter has to be bothered to discuss with the emperor before the banquet tonight!" It is said that the person who spoke was Han Shizhong, the Taifu who was quite appreciated by the emperor.

Zhang Mengjie said: "Mrs. Han, this matter of choosing a concubine is just a process in the palace, and the emperor and the ministers have to decide in advance, right?" ”

Han Shizhong said: "This matter has been mentioned to the emperor by the ministers and ministers in the early dynasty, and the emperor only said that it will be said in the spring of next year. ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "Since the emperor has agreed, what else do you have to worry about, this spring is less than a month, why should you rush at this time." ”

Han Shizhong said: "According to the Chaogang, when you are over fifteen, whether you are a commoner or a daughter, you are eligible to be selected, but the etiquette, speech and behavior of civilians are always not as decent as the daughters of the government. Therefore, Weichen and the ministers hope that the queen can persuade the emperor that the remaining two concubines will be decided in the official palace at tonight's banquet. ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "What does Taifu mean is that the etiquette, speech and demeanor of the palace and the queen mother are inappropriate, and they are not in the eyes of the ministers?" ”

Only then did Mrs. Han realize that she had inadvertently offended the two women with the highest power today, after all, she had come from the wind and waves all these years and immediately said: "Weichen didn't mean this, the queen mother and the queen have their own demeanor as the mother of this country, how can ordinary women look at it." ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "The palace knows what Mrs. Han means, if there is indeed a special young lady at the banquet tonight, the palace will pay attention to reminding the emperor." ”

Although Mrs. Han was not very satisfied with this result, she was not disappointed either.

After Han Shizhong left, Qingyu said: "Niangniang, can you really choose a concubine for the emperor tonight?" ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "It's not a question of whether I want to or not, but a problem that I have to face sooner or later." ”

Qingyu said: "Niangniang, are you happy?" ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "If it were you, would you be willing to help you choose a concubine?" ”

Qingyu said: "I don't have a husband. ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "I mean what if." ”

Qingyu said: "I won't make trouble for myself!" ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "That's not it." ”

Qingyu said: "That lady also promised Mrs. Han just now. ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "If I didn't say that just now, can I send Mrs. Han away?" Besides, I only said that if there is a particularly outstanding one, the most important thing is to see whether the emperor is happy or not. ”

Long Tingxiao, who was standing outside the door, had recently come to the Luanfeng Hall unconsciously when he had nothing to do, and just now he saw Han Shizhong coming out of the Luanfeng Hall and knew what he was doing. Long Tingxiao listened to what Zhang Mengjie said and had an idea in his heart.

The ministers at the banquet discussed and brought their most valued daughters dressed up in fancy ways.

The daughters knew very well what they were here for tonight, and did their best to express themselves during Gong E's dance.

However, in Zhang Mengjie's view, these so-called talents and skills are useless things. Can the calligraphy and paintings they made in this era be sold? No, even if it is secretly sold by someone with a heart, the silver will not have their share, and if they don't get it, they will lose some silver or cause some trouble.

Can you make a living dancing on the piano? Not for them, at most they can show off like tonight. Compared with Li Yuqi, who is the first dancer in Dragon City, and Zhuang Xinyan, who is outstanding in piano, they are much inferior.

Zhang Mengjie felt that since women in this era could only stay at home, these things might as well be able to run the family.

Of course, this is just what Zhang Mengjie thinks, those ministers are still very satisfied with the performance of their daughters, and in addition to judging the daughters of others, they also do not forget to show off their daughters.

Before the banquet ended, Han Shizhong said: "The emperor, the queen mother, and the queen don't know if you are satisfied with the performance of the ministers' daughters?" ”

Long Tingxiao said: "Very good. ”

When Han Shizhong heard these two words, he felt that there was still a chance, and hurriedly glanced at Zhang Mengjie.

Of course, Zhang Mengjie knew what he meant, deliberately pretending not to see it.

Murong Xue on the other side said, "Han Aiqing, what's wrong with your eyes?" ”

Han Shizhong said: "Just now, there was sand and soil in Weichen's eyes. ”

Murong Xue said, "Then do you want to let the imperial doctor help you take a look?" ”

Han Shizhong said: "Thank you, Queen Mother, no need, Weichen is fine now." ”

Murong Xue said: "That's good, Han Aiqing is the courtier that the emperor relied on the most, and I believe that he is also the courtier who is the most popular with the emperor." If the mourning family remembers correctly, it will be the day of the draft again at the beginning of spring next year, right? ”

Didn't Zhang Mengjie see his hints? Han Shizhong was worried about how to open his mouth about this matter, but he didn't expect Murong Xue to take the initiative to mention it just in line with his heart: "Yes, the Queen Mother has a really good memory!" ”

Murong Xue said: "It's not that the mourning family has a good memory, it's that you are too obvious." This draft was originally a matter for the ministers and the emperor and the queen to worry about, and there was no need to worry about the mourning family. Do you think what you're doing tonight is appropriate? Although it is unfair to others in the sincerity of the daughters, how about the emperor and queen give them a chance? ”

Zhang Mengjie said: "The concubines listen to the emperor." ”

Long Tingxiao said: "Just after my mother, I want to ask Zhong Aiqing a question, when you return to the mansion after a busy day, do you want to see the ladies in the mansion busy showing you the calligraphy and paintings they made and also playing the piano and dancing for you, or do you want your ladies to run the family in a good way, so that you don't have to worry about family affairs after a busy day's business?" ”

Long Tingxiao glanced at them and said, "I believe that Zhong Aiqing thinks the same as me." If you can run a family, you must have a delicate heart, I overheard a question that I thought was very interesting, I want to hear your answer to this question, I don't mind that you Aiqing and your daughter discuss the answer to this question together. ”

When the ministers heard Long Tingxiao say this, they knew that this problem was not so simple, but for the sake of this opportunity, they were still willing to give it a try.

Han Shizhong said: "I don't know the emperor's problem? ”

Long Tingxiao said: "My question is very simple, how did the pig and the cow die? ”

It's really simple, but is it really that simple? Those who want to answer this question are a little hesitant.

Zhang Mengjie looked at Qian San in surprise, and when she saw him with the same expression as her, she knew that they hadn't asked this question to anyone outside, but how did Long Tingxiao know?