XXXVIII. Thousand Autumn Festival
It's my birthday again in a blink of an eye, and now it's supposed to be called the Queen's Thousand Autumn Festival. Bo Heng wrapped his fingertips around my hair last night, "On the day of my father's funeral before, our canonization ceremony was done in a hurry and simply, and I have wronged you." Now that it's your Thousand Autumn Festival, I've decided to do it for you. ”
I turned around and was close to Bo Heng's face. His warm snort brushed my cheeks, gilding a soft glow in a candlelight.
Everyone was immersed in grief, especially the queen mother and several concubines, who were crying so sickly. We are holding a lively and lively one, so that everyone can participate and have fun. ”
Bo Heng stroked my cheek, and the cocoon of his palm that had been practicing swords for many years rubbed a little roughly. Gently dropped a kiss between his eyebrows, "Okay, it's all up to you." ”
I wrapped my arms around Bo Heng's neck and pecked him in the face quickly. "My husband is the best!"
The love in Bo Heng's eyes was strong, and he turned over and suppressed me.
Although he already had the sweetness of his first taste, he was still teased and his cheeks were red. "Then tonight, Madame, let's repay my husband well."
Bo Heng blew out the red candle with a roar, and there was an evocative sound rising and falling in the darkness.
Ten days later, the palace was brightly lit, and everyone was busy in an orderly manner.
Yun Chun methodically commanded the palace servants to place the utensils, and after the self-proclaim, I promoted Yun Chun to be the palace maid of Kunning Palace, and she was on the same level as Zhihong.
The stupid girl who is immature sometimes does things so-so, but with Yunchun's help, I am a lot more relaxed.
This time, Bo Heng said that my Qianqiu Festival was going to be a big event, and I thought that it was already very grand to invite the officials and dependents of important ministers, and I didn't want Bo Heng to send Geng posts to various other countries and subject countries like a goddess scattering flowers.
For a time, even the side hall was full. It's so lively that the New Year is not lost, and I'm afraid that the pots and spoons of the imperial kitchen are going to fly.
In the past, when I was a princess, I hated that the crown was too heavy, but now I am the queen, and I am only better. My head is full of pure gold, or the Queen Mother came early in the morning to stare at me before she dressed up and left.
In the words of the Queen Mother, this can show the dignity of Yanqi. I was burdened with a heavy head, and even my clothes were adorned with Dongzhu, so I could only sit in a sedan chair and go to the Sunrise Hall leisurely.
As soon as I saw that Bo Heng had arrived, the hall was very lively. Bo Heng looked at me solemnly, and the corners of his mouth pursed into a smile. If it weren't for the fact that I looked at so many people, I would have poked him, "It's not your bad idea to laugh at what to laugh at." ”
Bo Heng put my hand in the crook of his arm, "Yes, yes, I think today's queen is also very good-looking." With that, we walked towards the temple of the rising sun.
Li Yun's voice His Majesty and Empress arrived, and the palace, which was still bustling like a street market just now, instantly quieted down. Everyone respectfully knelt on the edge of the red carpet and shouted long live the emperor.
Bo Heng and I sat side by side, "Today is the Queen's Thousand Autumn Festival, you don't have to be polite." It was originally to sweep away the gloom of the past and feast all over the world, and I hope everyone tonight will have a good time. ”
It was still the traditional singing and dancing followed by the food and drinks, and I clinked glasses with Bo Heng, and gradually felt a little bored.
Seeing that I was not in high spirits, Bo Heng asked me if the food was not palatable. I thought that Bo Heng had planned the banquet as much as he could, and I didn't want him to feel lost.
It's all good to shirk and say that he shouldn't worry. There was a hint of blush on Bo Heng's face, this old wine is easy to intoxicate.
Bo Heng mysteriously approached me, "I'll take Madame to see something more interesting, okay?" ”
I didn't react a little, and ahhh Without waiting for my answer, Bo Heng took my hand and walked out. Li Yun and Zhihong Yunchun were chasing after them, and the guests were also in an uproar.
I didn't know what was going on, but I got up and followed Bo Heng and me out. Bo Heng's steps were a little hurried, and the hairpin on my head was about to fall apart, so I told him to slow down.
Bypass the Sunrise Hall and come to the wide plaza behind. Bo Heng stopped, and I looked at the scene in front of me in amazement.
The originally empty square has now become a bustling street market. There are various stalls and jugglers, as well as wooden houses that look like small restaurants. The vendors, who looked like merchants, were all selling their belongings, and cauldrons under wooden lids were steaming.
I was pleasantly surprised, "This, isn't this the Fanshui Street of Lingyang." It's exactly the same! ”
Bo Heng took my hand and looked at me with a burning gaze. "Xiao Qi, the world is impermanent, but you broke your promise to go back to Lingyangwu. In order to make up for you, I moved the street market in Lingyang to the palace, do you like it? ”
I was indescribably happy, indulging in Boheng's tenderness. "The concubine likes it very much."
The guests who followed us were also surprised by the lively street market outside the palace, and a bearded man dressed in Persia looked at me and Bo Heng's affectionate veins, "Your Majesty and the Queen are really in love, it is really a blessing for Yanqi!" ”
Everyone agreed, and I was a little shy to withdraw my hand. was held tightly by Bo Heng, and his backhand hung down ten fingers clasped. "It's all here, let's go and see it together."
Bo Heng turned his head to the crowd behind him and said, "Let's go and have a look, this is a rare street market that doesn't require money." ”
With that, he pulled me over, and everyone began to shop around the stalls of their choice.
The aroma drew me to a small stall, and the lady lifted the wooden lid, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the round cakes in the pot. "This is, fish cakes. Lingyang's fish cakes! ”
"This guest officer has a good eye, come and try it, it's all made of pure fish." The eldest lady skillfully picked up one and handed it to me.
I blew it and couldn't wait to take a bite. The sweetness of the fish and the taste of the sea exploded in the mouth, "This fish cake is exactly the same as the one the concubine ate in Lingyang." I handed the fish cake to Bo Heng's mouth, and Bo Heng also took a bite and gave a thumbs up in satisfaction.
Then he slowly walked to the next stall, and an old man skillfully shaved an oyster, took out the fat clam meat, scooped up a spoonful of white pulp and fried the clam meat together into a round cake.
"Uncle, what is this?" I asked curiously.
"Returning officer, this is the only clam patty in Lingyang. Come. You try. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! The old man scooped up the cake that was still bubbling with oil, put it in oiled paper, and handed it to me.
My palms were hot, and I quickly pinched both sides and lifted them. Seeing this, Bo Heng kept blowing for me with his mouth, "I'll take it for my wife." ”
Then I flicked the oiled paper so that I could taste it. Carefully blew and blew before reaching my mouth. I whimpered, not too satisfied.
Bo Heng wiped the corners of his mouth for me dotingly, "Eat slowly, I won't rob my wife." ”
I felt something unusual in my back, and when I turned to look, only the vendors were still hawking. Bo Heng asked me what was wrong, and I saw the juggling troupe again in a blink of an eye, and pulled Bo Heng over again.
But I always felt that there was a gaze on me, which made me feel a little uncomfortable.
Sparks burst into the sky. There were also women lying on the ground, rolling the huge water tank with only their legs. My mouth never closed, and I kept wow.
I saw a man pick up something like a fire gun, light it and shoot it at an arrow target a hundred meters away. There was a loud bang, and there was only half a pole left in the arrow target.
I looked thoughtfully, as if I had been inspired by something. "This is Western gunpowder, the same saltpeter used in our fireworks." Bo Heng thought I didn't know, and explained it to me.
"Is it the same material as our fireworks?" I tilted my head to look at Bo Heng.
Bo Heng nodded, "Yes, almost identical. ”
I clapped my hands happily, "Your Majesty, let's buy this firearm later." It would be a waste for the craftsmen of the manufacturing department to work the same material, and we would only use it to make ornamental fireworks. ”
Bo Heng looked at me hesitantly, and I patted him on the shoulder.
"We can make firebolts that have more attack power and long range than traditional firearms, thus improving the problem of swords only being able to fight in close combat, while bows and arrows need to be changed frequently. In this way, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds? ”
Bo Heng's expression seemed to suddenly brighten, and he picked me up and turned around a few times. "It's still my wife who is smart and will play to her strengths and avoid weaknesses, so she will do what her wife says."
After that, he gave Li Yun a look, and Li Yun went to handle it.
After another half an hour, the market came to an end. Bo Heng and I also returned to the banquet hand in hand, and everyone gradually returned to their seats, praising the extraordinary market just now.
Bo Heng was very happy and drank a few more glasses, and the banquet gradually came to an end.
I was just about to reach for a plate of courgettes when a servant poured wine and collided with me. The rich wine just sprinkled on my dress, and it turned red.
Zhihong hurriedly wiped it for me, and the maid knelt down tremblingly and said that the queen forgave me. I wiped it but found that it had leaked in, I picked up the servant and told her that it was okay that I was careless, and I had no choice but to tell Bo Heng to go and change my clothes first.
Bo Heng was a little drunk, nodded and said let's go. I instructed Li Yun to be optimistic about Bo Heng, so I took Zhihong back to Kunning Palace not far away.
It's a lot easier to take off the heavy clothes, so I simply told Zhihong that the jewelry should also be reduced. Changed into a purple wide-sleeved skirt, and the heavy high bun was also curled into a simple concentric bun.
Then we rushed back to the banquet, I was afraid that Bo Heng would drink too much and Li Yun would not be able to persuade him. A figure came out of the corridor, startling Zhihong. I could see the man's face clearly, and his breath faltered.
"King Yundu, long time no see." I said politely.
Almost three years have passed, and Qu Penanga's appearance has not changed much. Or the wind and sand in the northwest are too big, and people are a little vicissitudes. The brightness in his eyes is no longer what it used to be. It's just the melancholy of a frown.
"Little... The Queen's Mother. Nanga's lips pursed.
Zhihong looked around worriedly, "Niangniang, we..." I know that Qu Penanga's character is so stubborn, it is better to let him die.
"It's okay, Zhihong, you go to the side and guard, just say a few words to King Yundu in this palace." I turned my back and wanted to see what Trpenanga was going to do.
"You seem to have lost a lot of weight." Nanga's brow was full of worry, and I looked away from him.
"Where is King Yundu, now this palace is the mother of the world, and His Majesty is taking care of him. How do you talk about emaciation? The cold tone was even colder than the greetings of ordinary friends.
"I heard that you were injured in Lingyang, I was very..." Nanga was eager to say something, but I interrupted with some displeasure.
"Trpenanga, now you get what you want. I'm also married, and it's really out of place at this moment. I hope that King Yundu will learn Yan Qi's words and be cautious in his words and deeds. ”
Nanga wanted to take a step forward, but I stepped back, pulled up the red and returned to the banquet.